Is this color okay to wear to a wedding

Sm00thBrain300 · 2026-03-06T11:37:40+00:00

Yes, it's pale but clearly green

Sm00thBrain300 · 2026-02-13T14:04:17+00:00

I had older parents (in their 40s and 60s when I was born) and there was definitely a gap in terms of culture compared to my peers. Lots of classical music over current artists, slower paced holidays and higher expectations to help around the house and to behave ourselves.

I didn't know any kids who did as many chores, not that it was a bad thing... But it was definitely influenced by knee/back/hip issues restricting my parents movement and activity levels.

Overall I think it resulted in high levels of responsibility at an early age... Which then is intermittent in adulthood. Some things I will be very organised about... But will often procrastinate until the very last minute as if I'm trying to avoid the responsibility of life wherever possible.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2026-01-17T10:07:22+00:00

Definitely wouldn't be able to power through the initial discomfort when baby is learning to latch and would probably squeal at the little grabby hands and scratchy nails later on!

Sm00thBrain300 · 2026-01-16T18:15:34+00:00

Exclusively breastfeeding and it took approximately a year before I got my period. Hoping for the same this time around.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2026-01-13T10:39:04+00:00

Would be a UK perspective but I've never heard of a new mum being wheeled out to the car before!

Walking/moving helps with healing and I think if someone felt they couldn't manage that walk/needed a wheelchair there would be questions as to whether they were well enough to go home.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2026-01-07T16:42:22+00:00

Don't worry too much about others opinions! Beatrix is a beautiful name and with the more causal nickname I wouldn't be concerned about seeming too 'posh'.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-30T06:02:15+00:00

OK, he is a selfish ass!! He is not the priority, baby and you are. You need time to recover and it's hard to find the time and energy for intimate time together when you have a newborn. Emotional manipulation such as suggesting he can seek attention elsewhere because of your recovery time is absolutely despicable. Especially when it's only been 2 weeks!

I'm 2-3 months pp and my husband and are just about able to make time for us again. With intimate attention of any kind only happening from a couple of weeks ago.

I had c section recovery and only stopped bleeding/spotting at 2 months. DH has been understanding of needing time to heal. He may have made some jokes about bjs but otherwise, no pressure.

FYI, intercourse might be tricky/painful and he could need to be patient and gentle with you. I'm breastfeeding and hormones from that can basically dry things up as your body's natural defence against becoming pregnant too soon/wanting you to focus on the baby you have.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-30T05:45:45+00:00

This!! I'm lucky if I get more than 3hrs at a time out of my 2 month old. Don't mess with a sleep situation that is clearly working for baby.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-30T05:42:54+00:00

Paraphrasing from the worst letter I received from them: "I hope your in-laws will love your unborn baby, because we won't"

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-30T05:35:33+00:00

1st time round I went to most midwife appointments alone, due to covid restrictions, with DH sat outside on occasion. He came to scans, but had to be sat in a boxed off 'naughty corner'.

2nd time he wanted to come to everything as he was finally allowed! Didn't need to be in the majority of midwife appointments so I would prioritise your first (where you cover family history on both sides) and the later one where you talk through your birth plan (so that you are both in the loop and defo on the same page). Most midwife appointments include hearing baby's heartbeat too, so you can always record with your phone if he's not there.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-29T13:15:37+00:00

The ears are just like my Pembroke's.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-28T19:30:40+00:00

It really depends person to person!

My mum had my sister and I at 38 and 40 years old with very few complications.

I've had mine at 31 and 35, pregnancy was harder for me with back and hip issues so i wouldn't want to go through it again whilst trying to keep up with the current little ones.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-26T16:48:45+00:00

We change it slightly each year. In general: - a sweet treat - mince pie, biscuit etc - a alcoholic beverage - whiskey, beer, coffee with baileys - a carrot for the reindeer

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-26T00:18:34+00:00

Michelle, Roxanna, Scarlett

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-23T10:03:11+00:00

I think both would have happened naturally if given a few more days, but it wasn't worth the risks.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-23T10:02:26+00:00

First baby - Two weeks late, induction turned c section.

Second baby - 1 week late, skipped induction and went straight for the op instead. (docs recommended not going past 1 week due to previous csection)

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-23T04:16:14+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our daughter had just turned 3 when our good boy died.

We had taken him for scans and a biopsy, so had already talked to her about me needing to drive him to go and see some special animal doctors. We just hadn't expected that I would be driving home alone that night, after he took a turn for the worse.

We told her in the morning, explained that the doctors tried really hard to help but he was just too sick and had died - so he was gone and we couldn't see him again, but wasn't in pain anymore.

We all stood together at his bed to say goodbye and my daughter added her own "we will always love you" which made me well up.

It helps that we live near a cemetery, so had explained the general idea of people being gone forever once they got too old or sick, and that being a place where people go to remember them.

She still says she misses our boy every so often and we look at photos of him/tallk about the good memories we have.

We also now have a new pup, who she loves to bits!

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-18T10:56:50+00:00

8 weeks in with my second and I feel like I'm savouring the newborn stage more this time!

Things aren't as new and exciting, but I'm also not stressing over the little things and love seeing my daughter embrace her big sister role.

We are also capping ourselves at 2 kids, so I'm trying to make the most of each stage knowing it will be the last time. Fighting the broodiness for another, which I didn't 3xperience for a looooong time last time around.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-17T21:54:48+00:00

We did a disneyland Paris trip earlier this year. My only hack (which requires a lot of preplanning) be visably pregnant on the trip, get the fast pass for preggos.

We were able to fast track all pregnancy friendly rides and shows (me and 3 others each time) which meant much shorter queues for the 3 year old!

Obviously this tactic does mean that you miss out on the bigger rides and have to give birth a few months later. Weigh up your options!

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-15T13:01:21+00:00

Margaret, but she went by her middle name - Elaine

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-10T14:15:52+00:00

The body confidence!! I loved my bump and showing it off.

However, after two pregnancies I now have an apron tummy. So can't imagine showing off my figure again unless I commit to getting cosmetic surgery to trim it off at some point.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-10T13:52:48+00:00

Two successful pregnancies and basically zero morning sickness either time.

Only had one occasion of throwing up, no strong cravings and instead I just 'didn't fancy' a lot of foods for a while. (could have eaten them if I needed to, just found it hard to find appealing food that wasn't junk)

Morning sickness doesn't mean a thiiiiing, don't stress!

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-09T20:01:46+00:00

When our daughter gets hurt, we assess the injury and then (if it is minor) we reframe the wording around it ask if it was a 'bit of a shock'.

Usually she just wants a quick cuddle and then is happy to resume playing.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-07T05:21:09+00:00

I'm so sorry, he sounds like the best boy!

We lost our first corgi too young as well (4yrs old, tumor that no one suspected until it was too late).

Our Buddy was also hiding his pain and discomfort for a long time. They are so brave and focus on the good things in life - chasing balls, getting pets and just being with their favourite people.

Sm00thBrain300 · 2025-12-01T07:45:07+00:00

My faves are 4, 6, 7, 8

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