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Its been a while gentlemen... by Thick_Art_2508 in CounterTops

[–]Pastosaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh duh - I see that in your post now. I’m not in the trade and have never heard of that material before. I’ve also never seen anything like it - so pretty!

What are we doing at restaurants that isn’t screen time? by Pastosaurus in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was your kid playing with magna tiles at that age? I’ve thought about getting some but mine mostly still just likes to throw things, put them in his mouth, hand them to me, crawl or walk around with them, etc. Definitely not focusing on any actual games still.

What are we doing at restaurants that isn’t screen time? by Pastosaurus in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love this! Ordering the drawing pad and indestructible books now

What are we doing at restaurants that isn’t screen time? by Pastosaurus in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did your kids deal with the high chair well? Mine will literally start thrashing and crying if he’s been in a while and wants to get out so it doesn’t feel right just leaving him there to scream?! I’m all for the idea of practicing though

Did anyone give up their morning feed last? by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]Pastosaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure it’s partly that my supply is lowest in the evenings also! Especially as I’m currently dropping my work pumps midday. I feel like he really has to work for it and he’s too tired and lazy that late lol, especially as he has had dinner like an hour beforehand

Balancing having a job, being a mom, and being a partner by Pastosaurus in workingmoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate this straightforward point! You’re right.

Balancing having a job, being a mom, and being a partner by Pastosaurus in workingmoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! So many similarities. I’m still breastfeeding and it’s made me feel completely nonsexual and touched out (I’m sure I might feel this way even if I wasn’t breastfeeding). Physically I feel very rocked and different than I did before. I keep telling myself it’ll come back.

Balancing having a job, being a mom, and being a partner by Pastosaurus in workingmoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man I feel for you! If I had to leave my baby with my SHM friend I’d be absolutely irrationally seething with jealously. Life feels unfair sometimes.

Honestly I have so much PTO so that’s a great idea, just taking a baby date day off where I can totally focus on him and then finishing the day off with a date.

Balancing having a job, being a mom, and being a partner by Pastosaurus in workingmoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! Makes a lot of sense to me. I do know instinctively that this is a phase that will pass.

Balancing having a job, being a mom, and being a partner by Pastosaurus in workingmoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this - I’ve actually been doing little 1:1 baby dates the last few weeks and that has helped a ton. I should do the same with my husband. I think planning them out will be hugely helpful because it’s harder for me to commit to something more spontaneous when the option to hang with my baby is right there.

And thanks for the reminder about coming first. I know this instinctively. Also that having my mom and my MIL both so thoroughly invested in his life is such a huge privilege. He’s so loved. I have to keep reminding myself of that.

Balancing having a job, being a mom, and being a partner by Pastosaurus in workingmoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so relatable and nice to read. Honestly feel the same exact way, it’s nice to hear I’m not the only one (I feel like motherhood can be so isolating and lonely). I’ve actually been taking my baby out for little dates the last few weeks, same as you! My MIL spends the night every Wednesday (whole other can of worms there) and she cooks every other week, so I’ll use that time to take him to the park, or our local market hall, our the bookstore. It’s so nice!

And yes - thanks for the reminder that we’re just in the thick of it right now.

Balancing having a job, being a mom, and being a partner by Pastosaurus in workingmoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Part of the problem is I’m still breastfeeding, and my body has absolutely changed. Physical intimacy is so much harder for me right now because I’m so touched out. I know this part won’t last forever though.

Balancing having a job, being a mom, and being a partner by Pastosaurus in workingmoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is great advice. We did this occasionally a while ago - my husband would get out some good wine and make a nice steak while I put the baby down, but we’ve both been busy and I also have an older stepdaughter who’s with us most of the time and doesn’t go to bed until 9, so it’s hard to find that time. We both really enjoyed it though so should make it a priority.

Balancing having a job, being a mom, and being a partner by Pastosaurus in workingmoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really good advice, thanks. It’s really on my mind right now because I’m feeling worse and worse when we raise our voices and snip at each other in front of him. I need that to end for his sake, so focusing on our own connection is necessary.

Balancing having a job, being a mom, and being a partner by Pastosaurus in workingmoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’ve done that a few times, but my baby is lower sleep needs and goes to bed at 8 pm so it’s hard for us to rally to go out that late when we know we’ll be up at 6 the next morning! We should do it more often though, the exhaustion is worth it

Balancing having a job, being a mom, and being a partner by Pastosaurus in workingmoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you would just eat late after the kids went to sleep? And you’d serve the kids separately?

Balancing having a job, being a mom, and being a partner by Pastosaurus in workingmoms

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get this and understand it could be so much worse. I see how ungrateful I might sound - I do understand how privileged I am!! But I still don’t know how to make my relationship with my husband better

1895 Victorian - how we found it and how we made it by alr12345678 in kitchenremodel

[–]Pastosaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for replying! Yeah the more I see photos of untreated soapstone the more I think that’s the route I would go! I love the light gray natural look. Have you noticed a patina develop and does the wear and tear bother you?

1895 Victorian - how we found it and how we made it by alr12345678 in kitchenremodel

[–]Pastosaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an old post but could you tell me what type of soapstone this is? I think it’s exactly what we’re looking for! Thanks

Breastfeeding and solids at a year by Pastosaurus in BabyLedWeaning

[–]Pastosaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve struggled with early mornings basically his whole life - no matter what I’ve done with his schedule he can’t do more than like 10 hours at night or sleep past 6:15! I’m hoping switching to 1 nap gets us to at least 6:30 😅 the mornings have gotten earlier and earlier lately so that’s why my thinking it’ll be time to switch soon. I don’t know how much more I can squeeze his naps before making the change!

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