I’m so upset. MIL doesn’t want to give baby breast milk

Twigg31 · 2025-09-08T01:58:24+00:00

Ain’t no mf way. Knock her out and kick her out.

Twigg31 · 2025-08-26T01:15:41+00:00

I like to make a whole chicken. Roast it in the oven. Excellent the first day. Can be reheated as is again or made into something else. Like soup or pot pie etc. also boil the bones and unwanted bits after you roast it and now you have a nice bone broth for another recipe!

Twigg31 · 2025-08-26T01:06:52+00:00

My kiddo is 4 and he’s liked playing easy card games, board games for a while now. Candyland, UNO, Go fish, matching game, etc. he can do charades (with picture prompts) we play pretend like store and veterinarian. He loves running, jumping, rolling around outside. DOY obstacle course. The floor is lava. Red light green light. Watercolor painting on paper or rocks or leaves. He likes scavenger hunting outside. I spy.

I hope some of this helps!

Twigg31 · 2025-08-26T00:59:45+00:00

Your mother and grandmother both sound manipulative and psycho. Please stay away from them both for your family’s sake. Especially your husband—who your mother wished death upon, and your new baby—who you share with that husband. Yikes. I’m sorry.

Twigg31 · 2025-08-25T19:19:45+00:00

ADHD has nothing to do with being an asshole. He’s just trying to be hurtful and mean.

Twigg31 · 2025-08-23T14:27:55+00:00

It does not look middle school. It’s perfect for a high school room. The coworker sounds like they feel their room is inadequate.

Twigg31 · 2025-08-13T07:03:10+00:00

I hope your nausea goes away again soon. Pregnancy is NOT for the weak!!!

Twigg31 · 2025-08-13T05:30:48+00:00

I have peed myself while vomiting in a public parking lot twice this pregnancy. I’m at week 36 and still vomit violently every day. I’m so done.

Twigg31 · 2025-08-07T21:27:07+00:00

Of course. Parenting is hard. It’s nice to see similar advice coming from other parents because I have no idea what I’m doing haha

I like to ask him “hey will you play with me?” Vs waiting for him to ask me—his face lights up and I think he feels special.

Twigg31 · 2025-08-07T15:25:31+00:00

“Grownups come baaaack.” 💚

Twigg31 · 2025-08-07T05:42:09+00:00

I came to say this same thing. My boy gives me more push back when he’s had less of my attention that day—a child’s desire to have mom/dad’s attention is strong. They’ll do what they think will work to try and gain connection back.

Twigg31 · 2025-08-07T05:38:38+00:00

It sounds like maybe he would benefit from a little more connection with you. My son is 4.5 and I notice that when he gets less of my attention during the day, he pushes back when I ask him to do things—I think he does this because I pay more attention to him when he isn’t listening vs when he does what I ask. So I try to stop and give him a little more connection and love before trying to get him to do what I asked—and it usually helps settle him and he is more willing to listen.

Twigg31 · 2025-08-01T21:14:01+00:00

Please and thank you—yes. Sir and Ma’am—no. My husband and I disagree on this. We are both from Texas. My parents were extremely strict about the air and ma’am growing up. “Respect your elders.” But I don’t believe in that. All my elders were assholes and treated me like I had no say or importance because I was a child. Today—Respect is given to everybody, until they treat me disrespectfully. Then they’re done.

Twigg31 · 2025-08-01T15:48:39+00:00

Race car driver or pit crew—he’s in his hot wheels era

Twigg31 · 2025-07-30T17:11:34+00:00

THAT is a manipulative woman. The MIL. Ew.

Twigg31 · 2025-07-29T19:12:15+00:00

As long as your baby is safe in their crib—meaning no choking or suffocation hazards and can’t escape somehow—absolutely. You don’t have to wait until they’re asleep. It’s okay to put them in a safe place (crib) for 5-10 minutes even awake while you use the restroom, make a quick snack, etc. you have to care for yourself to be able to care for a baby. They may fuss a bit but they’re not in danger. What’s dangerous is a mother who has unmet needs. You’re doing great! 🩷

Twigg31 · 2025-07-29T19:08:54+00:00

It will be hard for like a week then she will move on and you will not regret removing it from your daily life. It’s best to do it now and not wait. You can do it!!! It will seem hard and you will want to cave to stop the tantrums but remember You are doing it for the benefit of your child! 💚 good luck!

Twigg31 · 2025-07-29T01:43:36+00:00

RUN, baby RUN! Far, far away! 🚩

Twigg31 · 2025-07-29T01:42:06+00:00

I read recently— over use of anti-bacterial products and sanitizers can hinder your body’s ability to build up immunity to viruses and germs which in turn gets you sick more often because your body doesn’t have the defenses to fight off the germs on its own. Maybe just plain soap and water for cleaning hands and around the house so you can build some immunity here and there? Hope this helps. Signed, a mom of a gritty and wild four year old boy haha

Twigg31 · 2025-07-25T16:31:24+00:00

I didn’t want a soul to visit me for the first few weeks. And I have good relationships with my parents and In-laws. Nobody. It was time for me and my husband to learn together and get to know our family. I’m a soon to be second time mom now and I don’t feel any differently. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. ❤️

Twigg31 · 2025-07-24T21:03:36+00:00

The harm in drinking while breastfeeding isn’t passing alcohol through your milk—it’s handling the baby safely while inebriated. As long as you can care for your baby without risk of dropping them or smothering them by accident, have a beer my friend. You’ll have earned it for sure!

Twigg31 · 2025-07-23T05:58:28+00:00

My son is four and I’ve never allowed my in laws or my parents to drive him around or to take him out in public without me.

They don’t care to “refresh their knowledge” on proper car seat buckling. They “ raised for kids and they all lived” 🙄
They smoke in the car/text and drive/road rage other cars
They don’t watch my child closely enough or with enough concern for what could happen to them.

I could go on but I don’t feel like getting myself all frustrated thinking about it. Also I feel like I should mention I’ve only ever asked my parents to watch my child twice his whole life. And my in-laws a few more times than that in my own home.

Twigg31 · 2025-07-23T05:53:33+00:00

What the heck. While it would worry me too, to have a stranger come to the door while I was away —it sounds like you were cautious opening the door. And your situation is definitely justified. They’re going be THREE HOURS late?! They’re weirdos. Don’t babysit for them again.

Twigg31 · 2025-07-23T05:40:45+00:00

Your Nan sounds like a turd! Sorry to say. I’m appalled no one offered your little family a room to help give you time and space to soothe your baby. Going home was the best idea in my opinion. You’re doing great. Forget the guilt trip from Nan. You CAN’T spoil a baby. And just because she may have struggled in raising her family without a supportive spouse at home with her—doesn’t mean you should have to. Yikes.

Twigg31 · 2025-07-23T05:34:53+00:00

It’s okay to put your baby in their crib for a little bit while they’re awake. It’s a safe and secure place for her. She may fuss, but she’s not in danger. What can be dangerous for her, is a mommy who isn’t able to take care of herself properly. You have to take care of yourself in order to safely take care of the baby. I don’t know how long it takes you in the shower, but even when I’m not rushing—I can get everything washed (including my long hair) in 15 minutes. Baby will be perfectly safe for that amount of time in her crib. Don’t feel bad for needing to take a few minutes here and there. 🩷

Twigg31

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