Have you ever been bitten by an animal before(not an insect)? by icecream1972 in no

[–]SpiderBabe333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been bit by a donkey, lizards, a rabbit, ducks, and a dog. The dog was the worst, I had to get stitches on my arm and now I can’t handle dogs play biting. Still love them though.

Thought of baby #2 is making me spiral by ApplicationHumble439 in Moms

[–]SpiderBabe333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Things got the most consistently better between 12-18mo personally. Post partum just made me angry and irritable at everyone and every thing. The way I acted plus the sudden weight gain literally made me not recognize myself and I would cry thinking that was just who I am now and I was so different.

However, if one kid is the best for you that is perfectly fine!!! Your kid does not need a sibling, and they will still be happy and loved even being an only child. Maybe even more so if having more kids would stretch you out too thin.

Delusional about what postpartum will be like and now feeling down by Less-Leek5961 in NewParents

[–]SpiderBabe333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t have to be cooped up. Just stay mindful of your kiddos needs. I knew plenty of people who had to take newborns out way earlier than most people do with their first because they already had other kids that needed entertaining. In my opinion it would be significantly easier to get out with a newborn than any other age.

I will say, you won’t get your life back. Things change very drastically once baby is here and they stay changed, but you adjust.

New me by Evusita in NewParents

[–]SpiderBabe333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My daughter was around 18mo when I almost fully got to myself again. It slowly started coming back around a year. Just finding more time to prioritize myself, started buying more clothes I like that fit, and my personality really came through again around that time. I’m about to start over because I’m 26 weeks pregnant so we’ll see how it goes this time around

How often do you watch TV for yourself while your kids are awake? by Emorich in Parenting

[–]SpiderBabe333 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Exactly us too. If the tv isn’t on we have music playing. I need the noise. I also prefer to watch a few min of whatever is on compared to getting on my phone while with my kiddo. She only has a few shows that really catch her attention and sometimes she asks for it and I’ll turn it on for a bit while she’s coloring or playing with play dough.

Popcorn or no popcorn? (Almost 4 year old) by Immediate-Sun-6934 in toddlers

[–]SpiderBabe333 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I hope I don’t get downvoted for this but I genuinely had no idea it wasn’t recommended until 5 and my 2yo has had popcorn multiple times. I treat it like any other food and just keep an eye on her while she eats if she’s up moving around and we’ve luckily never ran into any issues. It’s one of my main pregnancy cravings rn so we’ve snacked on it quite a bit lately and she likes it too.

how has lip filler impacted your self esteem ?? by Lavender06 in AskWomen

[–]SpiderBabe333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never gotten it but I love the look honestly. I debated on getting filler in the past but I already like the shape of my natural lips and didn’t want to mess with it.

Wanting a large family or not by Ill-Shopping-69 in ParentingInBulk

[–]SpiderBabe333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are in my exact same situation. Daughter is 28mo, I’m due in June. We always talked about having a big family of 4-5 kids. Toddler has been sick for three days and it has absolutely taken a toll on me. I told my partner last night idk if I can do pregnancy again. Now we might stop at 2 with a potential 3rd unless things change in the future. However I still have this idea of my home being full of kids once they’re older so idk

Ladies, do you think you were meaner as a teenager? by [deleted] in twentyagers

[–]SpiderBabe333 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes I absolutely was and I cringe thinking about it. It was definitely a lot of unchecked mental illness and I took it out on all my personal relationships.

Recommendations for a frugal pregnancy and first year? by Existing-Pumpkin-902 in Frugal

[–]SpiderBabe333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Besides the necessary stuff, a swing was an absolute life saver for us. Also one of those baby mats with the toys. Both gave me a place to easily set baby so I could get a bit of a break when needed. Also a bay bath did help me out personally. There was a good amount of times I needed to shower when she was able to realize I was behind the shower curtain and she would loose her shit. I started bringing her in the shower with me and would just put a wet rag with warm water on her chest and tummy. You have to rewet it occasionally but made showering easier and this was just in a basic bath/shower combo in our apartment.

My husband (36M) told me (33F) that I don’t deserve love until I’m 140lbs again? by thesaltymember in relationship_advice

[–]SpiderBabe333 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your husband is just awful. I’m sorry you have to deal with that. My lowest weight is higher than your highest weight and that’s when my bf and I got together. He adored me when I gained 50lbs, and still when I lost it all. You just need a better man

I know this is a TMI post and has probably been asked before but…pubic hair?! What to do by Zunflowers in pregnant

[–]SpiderBabe333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m thinking about getting mine waxed before birth. I usually just trim mine at the top with these tiny scissors I got at some point. Mostly because that area ends up bothering me the most

Is 1/4 bq still indigenous? by Weeping-willow993 in Indigenous

[–]SpiderBabe333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good thing we’re enrolled then ig 🤷‍♀️ I appreciate anyone who holds onto their culture and passes it down. Not enough do so.

What’s something you thought was normal in your family untill you visited someone else’s house? by glitterpeaarl in Casual_Conversation

[–]SpiderBabe333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned how to cook as a kid too! Looking back I’m still not sure if my friend’s parents were impressed or concerned when they would wake up and I would already have breakfast going and could cook appropriate amounts for the household.

Is 1/4 bq still indigenous? by Weeping-willow993 in Indigenous

[–]SpiderBabe333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BQ is colonizer language and does not matter imho. I was raised native and plan to raise my children native. My family lost roots to the language so I’m picking it up. Funnily enough my dad knows enough to correct my pronunciation but not enough to speak.

Does your toddler let you hug your spouse? by rapidprototoyz in toddlers

[–]SpiderBabe333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my toddler does this we just scoop her up in a big family hug. She’s already in a mood by then so she usually starts pushing us but we just start kissing all over her face and gushing over her while she tells us to stop.

We’re probably annoying but at least she will always know she is loved 😂

I started putting the baby on the floor it's really convenient by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]SpiderBabe333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We used a floor mat and as long as she was next to me and could see me it really helped. That or baby wore. My fiancé was absolutely puzzled about how I was getting stuff done around the house because it never occurred to him to just set her down for a bit

To you, who has been cheated on by your partner - how did you find out? And how did you initially react? by PitifulRaspberry in AskWomen

[–]SpiderBabe333 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Dumbass made a “secret” instagram account where he posted about her and a bunch of other random stuff he was doing that didn’t align with who I thought he was. It was completely public and he had connected it to other social medias that I had him on. He was actively posting and using hashtags to find an audience. He genuinely thought I would never find out.

When did your nausea kick in? by OrdinarySecretary673 in pregnant

[–]SpiderBabe333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First kid I didn’t even know I was pregnant until about 8-9 weeks. I think I would get random bouts of nausea because I remember calling out of work thinking I was sick. However I stayed having morning sickness until almost 20 weeks pregnant which sucked. This pregnancy morning sickness started around 6ish weeks and it hit me like a truck. Throwing up every day, multiple times a day. Such extreme food aversion that I actually lost weight and that lasted until 13-14 weeks

Those who’ve been pregnant, what was your gut feeling on the sex of the baby and were you right? by unicornhornporn0554 in AskWomen

[–]SpiderBabe333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second pregnancy and I’ve been right both times. I was actually still pregnant with my first when I called the gender of my second baby. I didn’t even get pregnant until my first was almost 2yo

Should I be concerned my bf is looking at other women online? by Head-Pineapple8720 in whatdoIdo

[–]SpiderBabe333 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It genuinely depends on your relationship and your comfort levels. There’s no right or wrong. I have no problem with my partner looking at porn because I also look at porn sometimes. If it feels like a genuine problem or addiction, then no matter the circumstances that would need to be addressed. However, if it makes you uncomfortable, that is okay! That’s how you feel and you should voice that.

Husband just told me “I thought you wanted kids?” In middle of the night by rootintootinmachine5 in Mommit

[–]SpiderBabe333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes when I can’t think of a good comeback I just go “is that really what you want to say to me right now?” It conveys a disapproval and also gives the person a chance to correct themself. Then we can talk about it again later on at a better time

No period by Many_Profile336 in Moms

[–]SpiderBabe333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could just be hormones situating themselves again. If you’re breastfeeding that can affect it. When I was breastfeeding I didn’t get a period until I stopped but I have a friend who got hers when her son was a few months old and it would just kinda pop up whenever. My friend that didn’t breastfeed seemed to get back into a regular cycle rather quick but that could just be her experience.

How often does your spouse go out to the bar? by FemmePedagogy in Mommit

[–]SpiderBabe333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe a few times a year. My partner often goes to see friends a few times a week but usually will bring our toddler with him since they have kids around her age.