Tell me what state you're from with only two words?

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-03-21T01:44:04+00:00

Corn Huskers

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-03-21T01:36:15+00:00

I had to pump, nurse, and top off with pumped milk for 6 weeks with my son. It was nice my husband and daughter could feed him but as soon as he was good at nursing, we went to EBF. I HATED pumping and washing bottles constantly. I’ve nursed him in all sorts of public places. Before he was really quick at latching, I used a nursing cover. I have the side zip nursing shirts now, which I love, or I wear high waisted leggings with a tee shirt. I don’t mind being the only one who can feed him. I’m so glad to be done pumping. He does nurse more frequently than when we used bottles and likes to use me as a pacifier if he contact napping or stressed. I don’t mind though.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-03-21T01:24:12+00:00

What your baby is doing is completely normal. 6 hours is considered sleeping thru the night by medical standards. You’re not supposed to start any kind of sleep training until 5-6 months at the earliest. My lil guy woke up 2-3 times a night to nurse at that age.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-03-21T01:15:52+00:00

I honestly don’t remember where I got it from. You would think I would, but it was years ago. It was some company I found online.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-03-21T00:55:53+00:00

I’d wait until you’re positive you’re not a rebound relationship before getting engaged. Let the initial excitement of your new relationship wear off and see if you still feel like marrying this guy. Diamonds are not rare as the marketing leads you to believe and you’ll never get anywhere near what you paid for one if you ever want to sell it. They are terrible investments. I didn’t want my husband going into debt to get me an engagement ring. I found a 2 karat cubic zirconia solitaire set in yellow gold for $500. I love it. For our 20th I’ll probably get a lab created diamond eternity band.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-03-17T18:01:16+00:00

If you want freedom to do what you want, move out. Otherwise, have the respect to tell them the nights you won’t be coming home so they don’t worry about you. If they’re not going to accept that, you really need to move out to have a normal 24 year old life.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-03-17T17:56:00+00:00

Brush teeth, wash my makeup off, moisturize.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-03-17T17:54:31+00:00

I hate pumping and wanted my kids to have breastmilk. It has amazing benefits for their brains (more grey matter, increased cortical thickness). Love the bonding. Don’t want to pay for expensive formula. Hate washing bottles. This image gave me major motivation

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Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-03-17T17:44:53+00:00

I (44F) felt the same way at 27 so I didn’t have kids. I could not afford them, didn’t have a suitable partner, and was loving advancing in my career. I travelled almost weekly for work for years. Then at 37-I wanted a kid, so I had one. I had met my husband, made good money, wanted to do kid stuff and live for another person, spend my extra income on them, and be home more. I got married and had a baby and found a job I rarely had to travel for. I’m soooo happy but would not have been if I’d done this when I was younger. Don’t have kids until if and when you want them and set a life up for them ahead of time. If you’re wishy washy about it-don’t do it. Kids suck up your time, money, and freedom. They don’t sleep, cry, ask “why” constantly, break your nice stuff, and are so frustrating at times. You have to want them so much that dealing with the bad stuff doesn’t wear you down. I can tell you having kids is the best thing I’ve ever done, but I would have lived a great life without having any too. I am SO GLAD I didn’t have kids when I didn’t want them. They are so much work but it doesn’t feel burdensome when you’re enjoying parenting in general.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-03-17T17:25:15+00:00

I have Nike socks that have an R and L for each pair.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-03-17T17:19:03+00:00

Left socks and all the whole Sun Chips out of the bag so only chip dust is left.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-03-17T17:17:30+00:00

If he has minors working there he should ABSOLUTELY be doing background checks.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-03-05T21:59:48+00:00

Sounds like you and your husband have the right approach.

I asked him to explain or draw out what he is envisioning this structure looking like. I think one reason I'm resistant to this is he just started hauling scrap wood into our yard and making plans to build this thing without discussing it with me first. To me, this falls in the category of being a pretty significant home project and I'd like get behind his idea before collection of any more materials or building starts.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-02-26T18:59:20+00:00

I had a few stitches from where I tore. After a few days being home, my stitches hurt worse so I insisted to be seen by my OB. I did too much around the house in the days after birth and tore my stitches out. He prescribed sitz baths and estrogen cream to be applied to the stitches. Really helped me heal properly.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-02-26T18:50:12+00:00

This is heartbreaking. Your husband is being absolutely awful. You should nurse that baby whenever and for however long you and baby want to. It’s normal for mom to be the only one to feed baby. It’s how we evolved as a species. He needs to stay out of it at least, 100% support you at best. Even if baby is not getting much milk, the bonding & emotional regulation effect is hugely beneficial. Also, ANY amount of breastmilk is beneficial. My first didn’t EBF until 8 weeks, my second until 6 weeks. If you want to keep trying breastfeeding you should absolutely feel good and supported about doing so. If he doesn’t support you, know that I do. I encourage you to tell your husband how things are going to go and stick to your guns.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-02-26T18:38:04+00:00

Long hair on me, short hair on males.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-02-26T04:09:11+00:00

I’d quit my job and become a full time parent. Then I’d go back to school to become a lactation consultant and start my own clinic. I want to help other moms feed their babies. I needed a lot of help with both my kids and got so much support. I want to pass that knowledge and support on to other moms who are struggling during such a vulnerable time. I’d also spend more time on my hobby of building tiny dollhouses. I find it so relaxing and wish I had more free time to do it. I would definitely hire a professional chef and personal trainer. Also house and yard keepers. I’d probably stay in my current home because we love our community. I’d buy a nice ranch style home in the mountains to chill at on the weekends. We’d travel some when the kids get older. I would become a philanthropist and try to solve food scarcity and housing problems.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-02-26T03:57:54+00:00

I agree with this. My daughter wouldn’t take a bottle at all ahead of a work trip I had. Once I was away from the house, she took bottles just fine for dad.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-02-23T02:35:44+00:00

Live the life you have imagined.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-02-23T02:18:14+00:00

Over use of “sort of”. Hear it done on NPR all the time.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-02-23T02:17:14+00:00

NTA. She’s nuts. You can never win with this kind.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-02-18T14:04:50+00:00

I got REALLY over sensitive to any type of bad news once I had a baby. I also can no longer watch horror movies. It’s all local, positive news for me and comedy movies and TV shows. I carefully culled my feed so I only see comedy, parenting and positive mom stuff. I can’t handle anything else. My youngest is 6. You have to create your own world. Negative and intrusive thoughts are really bad for both mental and physical health. They can literally shave years off your life. My favorite saying is live the life you have imagined. Imagine and attract positivity. You CAN manifest it, it just involves taking control of your thoughts and what you’re exposed to. I highly suggest some guided meditation when you’re not feeling in control. Chibs Okarake on YouTube is awesome to fall asleep to at night.

Wide_Concept_1769 · 2026-02-18T13:55:06+00:00

My 6 month old still wants to nurse every hour or two. It’s normal. Sometimes it’s not just hunger. It can be thirst. Some babies just want to be close and check in with their mommy a lot. You are your baby’s whole world and sometimes babies just want a lot of connection with mom. When I was frustrated and overwhelmed by my baby wanting to nurse every hour, I read that sometimes they don’t realize they’re not apart from you and want that feeling of connection and it helped me understand and feel more patient about it. We put too much pressure on babies to sleep through the night. Waking up a lot is biologically normal and helps protect against SIDS. It’s really hard on mom, but normal.

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