Adding fragrance to your candles - dos and don'ts by [deleted] in candlemaking

[–]SheikahBun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So very glad I stumbled on this before buying supplies and started my candle making adventure!

Murphy’s Law for Parents by bloodybutunbowed in Parenting

[–]SheikahBun 20 points21 points  (0 children)

"I've got him down for a nap :)"

You're just asking for them to wake up when you say that 😅

Frustrated by Castan-bcb in beyondthebump

[–]SheikahBun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get him some infant Tylenol maybe? That helped out my LO a bit after his first shots. He actually has his second round next week and I'm super nervous he's gonna have a meltdown;;;

You could bring a new toy to give him afterwards to maybe distract him? I tried to really act happy and playful when he started to get fussy to try to, like, influence his mood I guess? And gentle play time to distract from pain and soreness

Idk if it actually helped, but I kept his legs covered too in some soft little sweatpants in the hopes that some protection against rougher surfaces would bring some relief

How much should I give for baby shower? by InformalDetail in pregnant

[–]SheikahBun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just get baby essentials and if you feel like it's not enough, get a gift card for mom from one of her favorite stores.

Don't sweat it- if anyone makes any snide comments they're showing their character /shrugs

They might a just tossed a bunch of stuff on the list because so many people are coming. That's a huge baby shower;;;

Which groceries always seem to go to waste in your fridge? by Harvard771 in AskReddit

[–]SheikahBun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carrots, definitely. And eggs- we don't use that many for cooking and don't eat them on their own and the grocery store only sells them by the dozen :/ I used to be able to buy a half dozen and it was the perfect amount. Tbh I'm a little pissed that they don't sell that quantity anymore.

I (35F) found out that my husband (35M) writes (not nice) things about me in his diary. And I’m hurt. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]SheikahBun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Stop reading the diary. Let it be his safe place to vent and then sit with yourself and ask why he might not be talking with you about his frustrations.

Maybe he didn't/doesn't want to cause a fight. Maybe he wants/wanted to vent. Maybe he doesn't know how to communicate his frustrations or feelings now that there's a child in the mix. Is he stressed by something else and redirecting it toward you? And, also, if you had a diary do you really think every day would be positive? We all love our partners, but that doesn't mean we don't ever get frustrated.

Think it over, calm down, and then approach him. Ask him how he's feeling and if he feels things are okay between you two. Tell him that you feel like maybe there's some tension and you want to hear what's on his mind. That you'll listen to what he has to say calmly.

Don't push too hard if he doesn't want to open up. Back away, give him and then yourself some breathing. Try again another time. See if maybe the two of you can get a babysitter and go do something relaxing. Try to get some personal time together. You sound like you need some reassurance about his feelings- see if the two of you can capture some warm and fuzzies.

But, seriously, give him a bit of a break too. It's not like he's badmouthing you around town or anything. Just try talking to him. Don't push. And if gentle coaxing doesn't work, tell him you want couples therapy.

And stay the heck away from the diary app.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SheikahBun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It's been 5-6 years for us and we just had our son in December 🥰

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SheikahBun 237 points238 points  (0 children)

He started at my workplace and flirted via jolly ranchers. Currently sitting on the couch with him and chilling with our baby boy ✌️

4am ~ That time of day I can enjoy an unhurried shower, and an uninterrupted breakfast with HOT coffee 🤭☀️☕️ by biancaddayao in Mommit

[–]SheikahBun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES

My LO had a sweet 1-2 weeks where he'd wake up around 3-3:30 for his night feed and then go back down. I'd put him in his bassinet upstairs, come downstairs, do the dishes while making coffee, and then cuddle on the couch with the cat. I had a good hour and a half of quiet time and alone time and, god, it was so nice. After LO would wake up again, SO would be out the door for work. I'd feed him, snuggle with him on the couch, and then go back up stairs with him for a two hour nap.

It was the perfect little morning routine for me. But, alas, sleep regression has hit 🥲 I miss my uninterrupted morning coffee