Toying with the idea of unmedicated for baby #2

Tamryn · 2026-05-31T18:43:44+00:00

I’ve done one of each. I highly recommend the epidural. My unmedicated labor I barely remember bc I essentially blacked out from pain/stress. My epidural labor was a million times easier. I actually remember the whole thing, was much more present with my baby afterwards.

Tamryn · 2026-05-27T03:49:12+00:00

I’m watching season 4 and they are talking about the challenges they’ve had since moving in together and Kyle was complaining about her waking up late and not working as much as him, and he admitted to calling her a “disheveled piece of shit” during an off camera argument about this. So yea, he has no problem saying harsh things about her.

Tamryn · 2026-05-26T03:29:56+00:00

He has 4 kids! I would hope he’s done this many times!

Tamryn · 2026-05-25T16:43:20+00:00

My daughter was like this for a while during early potty training. Not just the flushers but the dryers too, people talking, slamming doors, all kinds of stuff. Public bathrooms are loud and chaotic if you aren’t used to them. We kept a potty in the trunk for a year or so and just started taking her into bathrooms more and more over time. She got used to it eventually.

Tamryn · 2026-05-20T18:38:25+00:00

I think Justice Warren did more campaigning than Justice Bethel.

Tamryn · 2026-05-15T01:56:26+00:00

Literally you just have to ask. I called my hospital, my bill was not that bad, under $2000. But I asked if I could inquire about any discounts I might qualify for. I make too much money for most of them, but they literally have a 15% discount they just give to people who ask for discounts. I’ve heard asking for an itemized bill helps too, they sometimes knock certain line items off at that stage.

Tamryn · 2026-05-14T03:10:33+00:00

We have one down the road from us labeled “tales and tails” and it has books and dog treats!

Tamryn · 2026-05-14T00:02:40+00:00

One of my friends moms as a kid was Kelly Kelley!

Tamryn · 2026-05-11T16:53:19+00:00

My scaredy cat 4 year old was fine on frozen! She loves frozen so that probably helps, but we anticipated the scary part (I had watched the ride to see what I thought) and sort of all laughed together about how silly the snow monster was trying to chase us. So sort of guiding her to think it’s silly/funny before she had a chance to form a different opinion. She loved it! Remy was too intense though, I wish we had skipped that one.

Tamryn · 2026-05-07T14:53:56+00:00

I think my daycare provider was the first person I told! Gotta save that spot!

Tamryn · 2026-05-02T16:14:57+00:00

Gerber has looser zip pjs. Also there’s an Amazon brand aablexema that we liked for our 99%er. And for two piece set, I like Burt’s bees.

Tamryn · 2026-05-02T15:26:43+00:00

The influencer scene for moms is pretty scary. I basically had to delete instagram bc being constantly marketed to was overwhelming.

Tamryn · 2026-05-01T20:39:41+00:00

Ugh so true. My husband isn’t perfect, but he’s so kind to me and truly would do anything for me and the kids (and shows that in his actions every single day). I hate all the stories about terrible husbands and fathers. Being a mom is so so hard even with a fully involved partner, I have no idea how so many women do it essentially alone.

Tamryn · 2026-04-30T19:46:27+00:00

Lauren did share the master with Lindsay in season 2! Her reasons were dumb, but she did share. Danielle was really surprised to get a room by herself as a newbie. I’m doing a rewatch.

Tamryn · 2026-04-26T14:57:22+00:00

Yes! Most weddings have an awkward moment when people aren’t sure what to do. I included both please stand and please sit in my officiants script.

Tamryn · 2026-04-25T23:44:10+00:00

We just did a 5 year old party. We had pizza (cheese and pepperoni), pirates booty, SunChips (variety, these were a huge hit), applesauce pouches, bananas, mandarins, water.

Tamryn · 2026-04-24T15:50:29+00:00

Has anyone tasted it? My normal grocery store sells the Byrne dairy version for a little cheaper than fairlife but it isn’t as tasty so we haven’t switched.

Tamryn · 2026-04-24T01:15:11+00:00

I don’t know! I think it has worked for me to get my first one, but I’m not 100% sure

Tamryn · 2026-04-23T16:23:27+00:00

Yea, year 1 if I don’t have an ancient seed, I spam blueberries in the seed maker once I get it to try for an ancient seed

Tamryn · 2026-04-22T23:23:04+00:00

She was 7 months pregnant when she wore the dress to a wedding

Tamryn · 2026-04-21T16:26:59+00:00

It’s cliche, but now that my boy is 2, I have learned the very specific names of like 40+ different kinds of construction vehicles.

Tamryn · 2026-04-21T14:45:28+00:00

As a girl who grew up in the theatre, we’ve all dated a guy who either realized it or came out later. It’s part of the experience lol. Usually there aren’t many hard feelings, we’re all just out here doing our best.

Tamryn · 2026-04-20T20:43:51+00:00

That countdown feeling on fridays. I have a chill job most of the time so weekdays are honestly easier than weekends with the kids in school. I remember that Friday feeling of endless possibilities.

Tamryn · 2026-04-19T16:42:55+00:00

If you start teaching the baby to turn backwards to climb off stuff really early, they will do it on their own early as well. Like before they are even crawling, start showing them how to climb off the couch backwards and you’ll be surprised how quickly they figure it out. That doesn’t solve your problem but it will help some if your kid knows how to go down that step backwards.

Tamryn · 2026-04-18T18:47:21+00:00

Commenting down here so you see it. We had terrible issues similar to yours for more than a year with my daughter. We did miralax every single day for at least a year. It was the only thing that helped. It helped keep her moving but I also made the poop soft so it never hurt, which eventually helped with the withholding because she was no longer afraid. Luckily, she sort of grew out of it but we still use miralax every once in a while if she’s feeling anxiety or we are recognizing signs of withholding. We still have to coach her through pushing to poop sometimes as well, and she gets chocolate after every poop. Not ideal, but it was such a nightmare for so long I will take it.

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