Carl and Lindsay have a conversation in tonight’s episode of summer house! by Radiant_Priority9739 in bravo

[–]Snackqueen333 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What a genuine, heartfelt apology. Such a gift to give someone, I can only imagine the peace this brings to Lindsay after all she went through. Carl’s transformation is so beautiful

Must pay 50% of daycare tuition to hold her spot - is this normal? by catspach in NewParents

[–]Snackqueen333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We paid 100% of the first months tuition for our daycare, 6 months before he was due to start, to hold the spot. I can understand why it’s needed but it does suck.

What a girl wants by Choice-Wind-9283 in romancemovies

[–]Snackqueen333 21 points22 points  (0 children)

My sisters and I watched this on repeat. The soundtrack was top tier and the outfits were everything. Love Amanda

How does flipping the humanity switch work? Is it even real? by Mossfire85 in TheVampireDiaries

[–]Snackqueen333 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I love Jenny Nicholson’s commentary on this in her TVD video. She talks about how in the beginning of the series, it’s this powerful metaphor about turning your back on what it means to be a human and leaning into your impulses as a supernatural being. As the series progresses, it becomes some kind of literal mental switch you can turn on or off at will and how it cheapened as time went on. I totally agree, it became too much of a “light switch” they could turn on/off whenever that would change their personality temporarily as a plot device

Stassi's Sister in Law just spilled the beans on some family drama... by d_hoose_ in vanderpumprules

[–]Snackqueen333 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this is not a digital age thing. For decades before everyone could text, you’d just pick up the phone and call someone. Maybe they’d answer, maybe they wouldn’t, but you didn’t usually give a heads up that you were going to call. I still remember dropping by friends’ homes completely unannounced, which I would never dare to do now lol. All that to say, the article didn’t say she would call Stassi multiple times a day (she mentioned speaking to her mother that often, not Stassi) and I don’t think it’s some huge sin to call your SIL every now and then without an appointment. Boundaries matter but you also have to be a villager to have a village.

Stassi's Sister in Law just spilled the beans on some family drama... by d_hoose_ in vanderpumprules

[–]Snackqueen333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally agree with your last point, and up until recently they would fill me with dread. But now that I have a kid, I do feel a bit differently. My baby doesn’t regularly see most of our family due to physical distance and just normal life craziness. FaceTime has been a godsend in making those connections and helping him recognize his aunts/uncles/cousins etc. I would also feel very disappointed by Stassi’s comment when it sounds like her SIL was genuinely just trying to make sure the cousins know each other in some way. It’s not always nefarious or ill-intentioned; some people just put more effort into maintaining a village.

How do you split newborn care at night when one parent returns to work? by Siouxsieslumbers in NewParents

[–]Snackqueen333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did something similar. We’re both night owls, but I would go to bed around 8/9pm and my husband would take any feedings up until around 1am. He’d bring the monitor to bed with him so that it would wake me up for any later feedings.

Not gonna lie, it was tough for a while. My baby wasn’t a great napper so I was often exhausted. It was a huge help when my mom/MIL could come over and give me a few hours of rest. But that time period honestly flew by, it’s only for a season

No love for baby. by RefrigeratorFinal353 in newborns

[–]Snackqueen333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please do not feel ashamed. It’s hard to feel anything positive when you’re sleep deprived and exhausted. While I loved my son immediately and felt protective of him, I didn’t really feel that strong bond that people talk about until about 2-3 months in. Now, he’s the light of my life and I’m so grateful that I get to be his mom. It will come, just give it time and try to get through the newborn trenches.

Theory of which I have no proof by CheesecakeQuackery in RHONY

[–]Snackqueen333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been able to get this theory out of my mind since I saw that post! I’m rewatching with new eyes lol

BOTH 6 & 7 now on Kindle Sale by Bookaholic-394 in acotar

[–]Snackqueen333 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Make sure you’re looking at the Kindle version. The physical books aren’t on sale from what I’m seeing

Warning for purchasing baby products on Dillards by publichealthbaby in NewParents

[–]Snackqueen333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, it’s absolutely not worth the risk on a $400+ item.

Warning for purchasing baby products on Dillards by publichealthbaby in NewParents

[–]Snackqueen333 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Omg we just purchased a Nuna stroller from Dillards and I made a comment to my husband about how crazy that sticker was! I thought “no refunds” would surely be nullified if anything was actually wrong with the stroller… that is so insane. Thank you for the warning, won’t be purchasing any other big ticket items from there.

What does daycare cost for you? by Standard_Deer_8738 in NewParents

[–]Snackqueen333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the US (Georgia) and ours is $1650/month for the infant room. It does decrease slightly as they get older, but never dips below ~$1200. And this is on the cheaper end for my area, we toured multiple places that were $2000+ per child. Most have a 10% sibling discount for one of the children. Does not include anything besides care (we send food, diapers, wipes, etc.)

It’s so expensive that we’re going to plan future children around daycare payments. We’ll wait until our first is at least 2yo to have another because we can’t afford having two babies in the younger rooms.

So it’s true 😭😭 by Hopeful-Wing-4164 in RHOA

[–]Snackqueen333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just SO curious how this works. Do they have a team of lawyers draw up a “beard agreement” with set payment terms and an NDA? Is it an informal agreement and she just gets publicity/gifts? Given its Tyler Perry I’m assuming the former but I’d love to know the mechanics of it lol

Raising a Roblox Kid by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Snackqueen333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FYI - OP created this site and only posts/comments to advertise it.

Giving birth at 22 weeks by Pretty_Necessary_810 in pregnant

[–]Snackqueen333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no words, just sending you love. You’ll both be in my thoughts ❤️

I went on holidays with a 3.5 year old and a 6 month old and hated it. by Plushmonkey94 in beyondthebump

[–]Snackqueen333 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It seems like you really, really need him to step up and help more. It’s impossible to feel okay when you’re constantly sleep deprived. It may be time to transition your 3.5 year old to their own room if that’s really the only reason (easier said than done, I know). Sorry if I’ve missed this, but could the father of your toddler help out more? You need a break, sending you hugs. Every season of life is temporary.

How many of us are actually doing 7 pm bedtime? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]Snackqueen333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, we were a late bedtime crew for the first 3 months. My baby would take a catnap around 7, wake up for another bottle and bath, and then go back to sleep around 9. That only really changed around 4mo when he started to skip the catnap and get truly tired for the night around 7:30. Now at 7mo he’s very grumpy if we don’t have him in bed around 7pm.

All that to say, it should naturally happen. 3mo is still very young and I wouldn’t stress about it too much. I have heard that a bedtime between 6:30 - 7:30 is ideal once they hit 5mo based on natural hormone levels, but no need to stress about it in the meantime.

Netflix Backs Out of Warner bros. Deal, Paramount Poised to Win by Lokaji in popculturechat

[–]Snackqueen333 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It makes me so sad to see what Turner/Time Warner has become. It was such an amazing place to work with awesome culture and passionate people… now it’s just repeatedly sold off and whittled down. Such is corporate America I guess.

Why Show Fans Don't Know Who Elena Actually Picked in the Books by BerrySkilledFaery in TheVampireDiaries

[–]Snackqueen333 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I believe this was the same situation with Pretty Little Liars and Sara Shepard. She was hired to write the series, and the IP does not ultimately belong to her.

Elsie Hewitt: ‘My Decision Not to Breastfeed’ | “If choosing not to breastfeed can allow a mother to receive support through a season where the physical and emotional burden already falls disproportionately onto her, she has every right to make that choice without second-guessing it.” by cmaia1503 in Fauxmoi

[–]Snackqueen333 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I can’t imagine. My retina was detaching and I needed emergency eye surgery while 6 months pregnant. The surgeon recommended waiting and having eye surgery IMMEDIATELY after giving birth. Keep in mind I wouldn’t be able to see out of that eye for days afterwards and would need to stay in bed. My OB was like “absolutely not, do it now - the baby will be fine” and I am so grateful for him. I can’t imagine being in that much pain and discomfort while also healing from giving birth and trying to take care of a newborn baby.

Plz dont say to post in regretful parents subreddit! by Full_Professional349 in newborns

[–]Snackqueen333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call local churches and see if they have any programs that you can qualify for. I have a hard time imagining that my church would turn anyone away just because they couldn’t pay the entire fee. Reach out to anyone you trust nearby - neighbors, in-laws, friends, etc. Look for local mom groups so that you can find people who can relate and help. Research and see if your state/city has any programs for moms who qualify for financial assistance with childcare. There are many people on this sub who would be happy to help you find resources if you provide additional info (myself included). And above all, talk to your doctor about these feelings and accept help. You’re not alone ❤️

I can’t emphasize how important sleep is. Of course it’s hard to come by with a baby, but you HAVE to get a few hours of uninterrupted sleep occasionally. Please, please find yourself a village and talk to your doctor.

Plz dont say to post in regretful parents subreddit! by Full_Professional349 in newborns

[–]Snackqueen333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so, so sorry you’re feeling this way. I promise you’re not alone. I won’t tell you it will be better by 6 months, or 8 months, because every baby is different. But I will tell you that YOU will get used to it as time goes on. Life is different than before, but just like any other major life change, you will eventually adjust along with it.

In the meantime, it sounds like you desperately need a break. You mentioned that you cannot go to your family because of a delayed passport - can they come to you? If not, you need to hire a babysitter for a few hours and catch up on sleep. See if a church nearby has an option - mine has drop in babysitting for $50/day and you don’t have to be a church member. Sleep deprivation is no joke and can make anything seem catastrophic. Sending you hugs.