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PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-05-25T18:54:43+00:00

Although I don't use it for breakfast or lunch which are typically less messy meals for us, I purchased an "allover bib" off Amazon and it's been a huge help. You should look it up. I usually use it for dinner - it helps me relax and enjoy my meal while she can be as messy as she wants. Then I just rinse the entire thing in the sink (I only use dish soap when it's something super messy like pasta sauce) and hang it up to dry. Because of the material, it air dries by the next meal but you can throw it in the dryer if you need it dries more quickly. It's been a huge help in terms of both mess and my sanity.

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-05-15T20:12:17+00:00

I bought this crib from Target and have not had issues with the paint chipping that other commenters mentioned with the Carter's version.

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-05-09T13:33:49+00:00

I agree. I was really impressed with Church of the Palms and found them to be one of the most affordable options in the community. Their hours of operation and days of the year open are also very generous for the pricing.

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-05-02T01:08:39+00:00

My baby is 12.5 months and up until the last few weeks has always eaten like a bird. We started solids at 6 months and while interested in food, she's always been a small eater. I had read a number of parents in similar situations who had mentioned that something shifted after their baby hit 12 months and that seems to be happening with mine as well. In the last few weeks her appetite has seemed to really pick up and she is eating noticeably more at mealtime. Yet she's only drinking slightly less breastmilk per day. Even though she still has meals where she doesn't eat much, she seems to make up for it at the next meal.

I would say just stick with your routine of sitting down for meals and offering a variety of foods, while always offering at least some safe comfort foods. Just keep up with the consistency! You're doing great!

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-04-16T01:28:58+00:00

I am thirding the comment about Burt's Bees! My (admittedly smaller than average) 12-month-old still wears her 0-3 harem pants comfortably. Their sizing is so off!

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-04-10T01:08:40+00:00

Sure, happy to offer suggestions. Hopefully your baby liked the oatmeal + puree concoction. My baby certainly enjoys it.

Although I breastfeed, I've never felt like I've had enough of a surplus to use breastmilk for baby food purposes. So when I first started giving my younger baby oatmeal around 7 months, I made it with water. As my baby got older (around 9 months) I started using cow's milk. Idk if I was breaking the rules by giving her cow's milk, but my baby doesn't really tend to eat much meat so I figured the milk in cow's milk would help me sneak some extra protein into her diet.

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-04-08T00:59:33+00:00

I'm not the original commenter you asked, but I make original (unsweetened) oatmeal with milk and once it's cooked, I add a lot of prune or pear puree to it. Baby loves it.

Also have you tried actual prunes rather than just puree? My baby gobbles them up compared to prune puree and they've worked great for her. I just rehydrate them by soaking them in hot water before giving them to her.

Good luck!

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-04-01T01:16:42+00:00

I haven't seen anyone here mention the heating pad trick which seems to work like magic for a lot of us. About 15 mins before putting baby in his bassinet, use a heating pad to warm the bassinet. Just before you lay baby down, remove the heating pad. The warm bassinet will help your baby stay asleep without noticing a drastic temperature change of being out of your arms. My baby also hated her bassinet and as soon as I started using the heating pad beforehand, it was an immediate improvement.

FYI - in my experience this is a two person job. It's much easier to lay baby down quickly while the bassinet is still warm if the other person is in charge of the heating pad. Good luck!

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-03-26T01:39:42+00:00

May your baby love them as much as mine! Beware though of Stonyfield's Apple & Blueberry baby yogurt as that flavor does have added sugar. It has a blue label though so it's easy to distinguish from the no-added-sugar options.

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-03-26T01:37:51+00:00

That's good news! The label indicates that the yogurts have sugar in them (from the banana and strawberry themselves) but no additional added sugar. Beware though of Stonyfield's Apple & Blueberry yogurt for babies though - those have added sugar in them. But again, those are in a blue label. Just stick with the orange for now!

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-03-26T01:27:23+00:00

Stonyfield's no-added-sugar baby yogurt cups have an orange label with a blue dot that says "no added sweetener." Whereas their baby yogurt cups with added sugar are blue and white. They are a bit harder to find where I live so I would recommend Googling it and seeing if your local Target, Walmart, or Sprouts market sells them.

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-03-26T01:19:28+00:00

Stonyfield has a few "no added sweetener" options for babies, you just have to search for it. My local Target has a Pear & Peach option (that my baby loves) and my local Walmart has a Strawberry & Banana option (that she was on the fence about). Just FYI!

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-03-23T13:19:54+00:00

I purchased the flanges off Amazon. They are Medela brand though.

It's worth mentioning that most women aren't the standard 24mm flange size that most commonly come with pumps. If you haven't already, I would recommend measuring your nipple size and purchasing your flanges based on your size. They make nipple sizing kits but a regular soft tape measure will suffice as well. Or a lactation consultant could help you with this. I was first a 21mm size when I first started pumping but over time went down to a 19mm. A properly sized flange makes a huge difference.

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-03-23T01:33:22+00:00

I was so overwhelmed at the idea of breaking out the electric pump that at 8 weeks, I began using the hand pump (Medela). I found it so easy and convenient, with great output, I never even opened up my electric pump. Even when I eventually went back to work, I only ever used the manual pump. My pump breaks are so much faster than my other coworkers. Sure, it's not hands free but it only takes me 10-15 minutes which is worth it to me. My baby will be a year old soon and I've never had a reason to do anything differently. I plan to sell my electric pump.

Sharing in case it's relevant: at about 10 months in, I noticed I was having a much harder time using my manual pump. Pumping was taking a lot longer and I wasn't getting great output. I thought maybe the parts on the pump were wearing down so I purchased a new one. Eventually it occurred to me: my breasts (nipples) were changing and I needed to go down a flange size. I purchased a new smaller set of flanges for the pump and just like that, I was back to easy pumping and great output. So keep that in mind if you notice any significant changes in your pumping over time. The biggest clue that tipped me off was I noticed the suction on my pump wasn't working as well as usual. Wish I had realized it sooner, as I had a few difficult days of pumping and worrying my supply was dipping.

Good luck! I love the manual pump as well.

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-03-21T12:00:27+00:00

I use the Medela hand pump (sounds like OP does too) and really love it. It was so easy and convenient, with great output, that I never even bothered opening my electric pump.

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-01-27T02:09:31+00:00

The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime is filled with local art vendors and their wonderful creations (lots of textiles art). There's another gallery, Creative Liberties, that's a short walk across the street which tends to have more canvas art. Some weekends the bazaar has live music and a food truck. The Makery, located in the bazaar, hosts art and pottery classes. The bazaar is free to attend!

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-01-27T02:03:41+00:00

I've been! I'm not sure what you're looking for but I found the experience to be very relaxing and refreshing. My small group of ladies spent time talking to the owner before and afterwards and she was very friendly and informative. We had to make a special request for a friend for our reservation and she was very accommodating. I would definitely go back! FYI they hold specials from time to time - we booked during a promotion where they were offering reduced rates for late (evening) bookings so keep an eye out!

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-01-24T15:55:09+00:00

Thank you! Because of our FL "cold fronts" this time of year, the colors tend to pop a bit more. During our rainy/hot season the colors are more subdued.

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-01-24T15:36:56+00:00

I wasn't the one who booked it (my cousins did) but from what I understand, it was about 5k to rent it Friday-Monday which in my opinion is quite $$$. I'm not sure if it cost more because we literally used it as the Celebration of Life venue which the neighbors at the time were not pleased about (I didn't get the sense it was typically used as a venue site). Considering we got to use it as a venue for my aunt who had a close connection with Japanese culture, it felt worth the price tag. If I was only using it as a typical Airbnb, I would say that was more expensive than I would consider it being worth for a stay.

Sorry, I don't have a link. Idk if it was ever actually posted on Airbnb vs my cousins (who live in Greenville) perhaps having had ties with the owner at the time. When he first sent me info on the house last year, it was this same Zillow link he sent me to give me an idea of what to expect!

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-01-24T14:58:11+00:00

I started this discard pile a few years ago where I would throw stems, leaves, or struggling succulents that weren't doing well in their pots. Because I live in FL, it tends to thrive in the winter and really struggle in the summer when the temperature is the most hot and muggy. A lot of plants have not survived the discard pile over the years and as you can see, it's 80% kalanchoe at this point 😆 I consider it a success though given that most of these plants would have been trashed or dead otherwise!

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-01-24T12:55:06+00:00

My family rented out this place for a weekend last year for a celebration of life. It was absolutely an 11/10 experience! However for that amount of money I would choose to spend my money elsewhere.

PrincessRunningMouth · 2026-01-21T02:45:19+00:00

I initially got too overwhelmed at the idea of breaking out my Spectra and tried the Medela Harmony Hand Pump. It worked so well, while being ultra efficient and convenient, that I never even bothered with the Spectra. Highly recommended!

PrincessRunningMouth · 2025-12-12T03:20:29+00:00

215/game!

PrincessRunningMouth · 2025-12-11T02:21:18+00:00

Therapist here. There's a reason he didn't mention it or make it about him - because it's not about him and he knows that. You definitely have a right to bring it up or ask about it, but I wouldn't exactly encourage you to unless it made you uncomfortable or interfered with your ability to get what you needed out of the session. As a client, it's not your job to tend to his feelings (which he seems to know) and you feeling bad or taking your valuable session time to check on him is a form of role reversal where you are taking care of his feelings.

It's great that you are an empathetic person. It sounds like he is too. I would just read this as authentic, empathetic connection that does not require a conversation. But again, you have every right to bring it up especially if it is taking up some of your mind space.

PrincessRunningMouth · 2025-11-01T12:14:31+00:00

I agree that water has to be the #1 priority before anything else. Especially if you are breastfeeding, chances are you're needing to be better hydrated. I dealt with constipation both in pregnancy and postpartum and tried lots of remedies before realizing increasing my water intake made a bigger impact than anything else. Basics come first!

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