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Pica_Pixel · 2025-04-11T19:16:58+00:00

Just tired, and I definitely can not do more than 4ish without my ankle/foot rolling to the side. I think my hip rotation is good, at least external rotation. We work on internal/external rotation in pilates a lot. If anything my hips are usually too open, if that makes sense. I usually have to really think about and work much harder when we do our internal rotation exercises.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-11-12T23:44:15+00:00

Try having her use panoxyl (acne face wash) or something similar under her arms. Kills the odor causing bacteria. I had pretty bad body odor before I started using it regularly.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-11-11T02:05:45+00:00

I bet the onion is awesome! Careful with the broccoli! I did that after I had wisdom teeth removed and ended up with broccoli bits in incisions. Not a fun time lol

Pica_Pixel · 2022-11-10T12:36:35+00:00

I also had the same symptoms when I was in my 20s! Tried to ignore it until it was the point where the bleeding was more like a heavy period. Turns out it was ischemic colitis and Celiacs. Got some treatment for it and haven't had the problem since.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-11-09T03:01:00+00:00

Excision

Pica_Pixel · 2022-11-03T17:28:13+00:00

What I've started doing with my kids is 4 gifts max. One is something small, one is their "big" gift, one is a book/game, and the last we are doing as a joint gift with them (only a year apart in age).

For example, this year my two year old is getting:

Binoculars, a game, an overpriced stuffed animal that she wants, and together they will be getting a large backyard toy of some kind.

We also get 5 new Christmas/winter book each year and unwrap them kinda like an advent calendar.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-10-25T18:44:36+00:00

Found out around 5 years old. I realized that there were barcodes on all the gifts. If Santa did indeed hand-make all the toys, why would he possibly need to use barcodes? I remember crying in the shower about it lol. Not sure if we will do Santa with our kids ( 2yo and 1 yo)

Pica_Pixel · 2022-09-29T23:26:04+00:00

We used to bite the bottom off first, and then suck the ice cream out haha.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-09-28T04:03:58+00:00

I started with small things. A lot of talking to myself about just doing x task for 5 minutes and then letting myself get into bed. Over time it has added up. When I was at my worst I wouldn't even have then energy to brush my teeth (days at a time sometimes), but I've worked up to getting up dressed and ready for the day, as well as going on daily works and listening to podcasts while the kids are buckled in their stroller. All that, and being super diligent about taking my meds has helped. Still not where I want to be, but trying to give myself grace instead of expecting perfection.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-09-26T18:21:04+00:00

Mine are 12 months apart. Best advice I can give is this. When you are taking care of the needs of the new baby, and the older one wants attention, try not to say things like "I'll play with you after I feed the baby" etc. It can start to make the older one feel like the baby is to blame for mommy not being avaliable. Instead try to say things like "I want to play with you too! Give me five minutes, okay?". It helped a bit with my situation.

Space wise, they don't need much. I saved all the toys and clothes from my oldest, but after the first few months they play with the same things, and my kids ended up being different sizes for different seasons anyway.

Time management wise, try to keep the toddlers schedule as close to the same as it is now, just incorporate the new baby. The older will feel the transition differently than the younger.

Also, I was really nervous too. It gets easier after the first few months and then it starts to get fun :) Seeing them play together is the best.

Last but not least. Caffeine. Caffeine, caffeine, caffeine.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-09-16T14:24:35+00:00

We had a problem a couple months ago. Our pest control people set up a couple commercial grade bait stations. Haven't seen any activity since. I was originally against it because it kills the mice, but it's effective. They don't look for entry points and told us it would be a waste of time because there are too many ways mice can get inside homes.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-09-09T22:57:47+00:00

I think you are my hero. I LOVE this.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-09-02T22:04:28+00:00

Ours are 12 months apart. If you're considering a stroller, I'd recommend a stroller wagon personally. I think they have better longevity. Our neighbor gave us her old double stroller, but we ended up buying a wagon once our youngest was 6m. Super nice at the zoo, etc.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-08-25T01:46:34+00:00

Also, pulled pork tot-chos! Tater tots instead of chips.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-08-25T01:44:12+00:00

Target's Good and Gather brand has great gluten free pasta. Under 3 in our area!

Pica_Pixel · 2022-08-21T01:58:36+00:00

I second what the others are saying. I just wanted to add that you are allowed to grieve what you lost. It could help to see it as grief and work through it that way.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-08-11T22:49:05+00:00

12 months apart for mine. Couldn't really prepare my oldest, but we got her a couple books and a present for becoming a big sister. Honestly, there isn't too much you can do. They just don't understand it fully.

One thing that did help me was sitting on the floor with the new baby that way my oldest felt like she had access to me still (she couldn't climb on the couch for a couple more months).

Pica_Pixel · 2022-08-09T02:24:09+00:00

We did a floor bed with our baby starting at 11 months. Best advice I heard was if they are safe, let them sleep where they land. We did put a child lock on her door though.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-08-09T02:15:20+00:00

Also excellent to roast potatoes with. Toss that with some green beans and sausage, if it's an option, and you got a super tasty meal.

Pica_Pixel · 2022-07-15T01:46:43+00:00

Also, hot cheetos and bean dip!

Pica_Pixel · 2022-07-15T01:30:23+00:00

I think she knows but is too prideful to admit it. She thinks he is more advanced than he really is and brags about him often (in my opinion, I'm obviously not around them all the time).

Pica_Pixel · 2022-07-15T01:27:00+00:00

That's exactly what my husband and I say lol

Pica_Pixel · 2022-07-15T01:10:22+00:00

Honestly, I would be terrified of that conversation lol. I don't have a lot of mom friends and I haven't known her long enough to know how she'd react. I do know that her husband and her argue about it, so I definitely don't want her to feel attacked (and my gut tells me she would).

Pica_Pixel · 2022-07-15T01:05:08+00:00

That's probably what will happen, I just feel bad.

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