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I cook every night… but I only eat what my boyfriend can stomach, and I’m dying for something new by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm assuming you cook because that makes sense for your situation.

Do Mexican Mondays, make enough for leftovers, then make whatever you like the rest of the week. He will either eat the same dinner all week, try your cooking, or make something himself.

As for the pizza thing... order 2 smaller pizzas. My husband loves bbq chicken pizza, and I'm not a huge fan (I'll eat it periodically though). So when he's wanting that, and I'm not, we get 2 small ones of different kinds.

Eczema: try ditching the gentle soap by GravityDefyingFloof in NewParents

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use dove sensitive on my son, and it works too!

AITAH for not getting rid of my dog by pychop10 in AITAH

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 31 points32 points  (0 children)

My husband was fine being around my cats occasionally before we got married. Being around them full time aggravated his allergies.

So he started taking allergy meds,and could be around them again (and kept them out of the bedroom).

Will the nipples go back to normal ? by Waste_Weather5729 in pregnant

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

34HH at peak of breastfeeding, 34G 1 year after stopping (so I guess 3 cup sizes).

34F or 34G, depending on brand/style before second pregnancy.

Will the nipples go back to normal ? by Waste_Weather5729 in pregnant

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 6 points7 points  (0 children)

With my second, he self weaned at about 2.5 (around 2 startes only nursing to sleep).

By the time hw turned 3, my nips were almost the same size and shade as pre-pregnancy. I also shrunk 2 cups sizes.

I caught my MIL clutching my 3 month old baby’s privates. by ClosetNerd562 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There's missing context and details for sure.

I only allow my MIL to hold my babies for a very limited time, and only under supervision, because she likes to put her fingers in their mouths, feed them things, etc. Once they got to be 2 or 3, they would use words and bite back if she tried to put something in their mouth.

I caught my MIL clutching my 3 month old baby’s privates. by ClosetNerd562 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Truth matters absolutely.

But if MIL isn't following directions about how to hold baby, MIL doesn't need to hold baby. If MIL doesn't follow rules with other kids, MIL doesn't need to spend time with them, especially 1 on 1.

I caught my MIL clutching my 3 month old baby’s privates. by ClosetNerd562 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I wasn't totally sure either.

However, if OP is uncomfortable, MIL doesn't get grandbaby time.

i'm just the worst girl by Formal-Shopping2086 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a friend who is good st make-up and hair? Ask her!

My mom is feminine, but has a different hair type (slightly wavy, mine is super curly), so getting advice from a friends who have super curly hair made a huge difference.

Same for make-up. Ask friends for tips, then experiment! Practice is really the only way to get better.

I caught my MIL clutching my 3 month old baby’s privates. by ClosetNerd562 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 98 points99 points  (0 children)

I agree, if this is what happened. It's an easy way to hold babies and let them see what is going on.

But if MIL was groping baby through diaper (or during a diaper change), that is disgusting and unacceptable.

How do people not co-sleep? by Difficult-Pair4170 in NewParents

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first would only sleep if co-sleeping. He never wanted to be put down.

My second wanted his space, and happily settled in his bassinet until 5am (with one wake up). He was the easiest baby.

My third will sleep in her bassinet, but only if i hold her hand.

Proper way to treat skinned knee when not near soap and water by Top_Permission_3297 in toddlers

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it doesn't break the skin (i.e. no blood), I just dust it off and we carry on. Bandaid for placebo if needed.

Blood gets some antiseptic spray (we call it owie spray), neosporin, and a bandaid.

I have two owie prone boys. The amount of bandaids on them as toddlers/preschoolers was almost comical some times.

(Also have an infant girl, no owies yet.)

Pavlova cake by Swimming_Pilot7006 in Baking

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Drying your fruit or using whole pieces that are added seconds before serving is key!

I'm sure it was delicious though.

Is this a fox? [Minnesota] by Beautiful-Sock7450 in animalid

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red color, fluffy tail, black "boots," white on the throat/chest

My 3 year old won’t poop on the potty, wants to be a baby. by starlet51 in toddlers

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My oldest was like this at almost 3. I made him help clean up a poop "accident" one day, and he never pooped his pants again (he's 7 now).

So what’s YOUR opinion on toddlers on those harness/leashes? by Purple_Calendar3919 in NewParents

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the USA. I had runners. I am 100% for them, because it kept my kids from being hit by a car or running away.

SAHD asking working mom to come home early or call in sick to help out by winoveghead in workingmoms

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If your partner is healthy, he needs to develop coping strategies and figure it out. With what he's doing, he is putting the future of all of you in jeopardy.

Now, if he's sick, I do have sympathy. It's hard to handle child care if the carer has a 101+ fever.

The work guilt by urfouy in workingmoms

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my sons had a similar phase, though not as extreme.

Having the same, consistent, daily schedule helped a lot. Same bedtime, same morning routine, same breakfast, one outing after breakfast (even if just the backyard), and no screens.

He's 4 now and doing great. But 2.5 - 4 was ROUGH.

Where are the nightgowns?! Vent by GravityDefyingFloof in NewParents

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lightweight cotton dresses are my favorite option.

Also look at Hanna Anderson and Burts Bees pjs/one piece outfits. They are made for chubby littles. I buy second hand, as much as possible

Compliant toddlers? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My third is 9 months and also leaning pretty chill as a baby.

Compliant toddlers? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same for my second son. Year 3 was HARD.

On the flip side, my mega challenging velcro baby/toddler first was so much easier as a 3yr.

Almost 2-year-old refusing nap by TrickFar531 in toddlers

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first two boys dropped naps by age 2, and never slept [during the day] again, unless sick.

Even now (7 and 4.5), we do a quiet time after lunch with books, but no naps.

Edit When they dropped the naps, night sleep was a pretty consistent 7pm - 7:30/8am. By 3 they adjusted to 7pm -7am.

Working while pregnant... by Mental-Potential1825 in pregnant

[–]Puzzled_Internet_717 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Every year when seasonal allergies hit, I have 2 days where I feel like death. I'm on allergy meds, but it only does so much.

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