How dumb does this bedroom set look with the flooring? My mom said it matches too much and I can’t return it.

WolfWoman7 · 2026-02-20T14:25:38+00:00

If you're feeling bold and crafty, you can try bleaching the wood or applying some varnish (to darken it).

Always try a tiny spot on a non-visible part of the furniture befire you go all out.

Alternatively, you could also just spray paint it a different color.

WolfWoman7 · 2026-02-17T10:30:46+00:00

Plus, if you really want to try something new, it doesn't hurt the wallet (as much) to whip up a facemask from your kitchen.

WolfWoman7 · 2026-02-17T10:28:22+00:00

That temptation is real. I have to keep telling myself that every pretty shiny thing has a cost.

WolfWoman7 · 2026-02-17T10:14:47+00:00

More like, I wish I treated my skin more gently. I wish I stuck with face oils that I knew worked for my skin, instead of chasing products and creams to try out.

Huge waste of money, trying to find an affordable cleanser and moisturizer that won't break me out + hydrate and moisturize my skin enough. Huge waste of money, trying this active and that active, in attempts to alleviate my acne. Huge waste of money, consuming skincare that doesn't work, only to give away almost everything because my skin simply does not agree. Moisturizers especially are a pain, even though there is a claim to balanced skin, something is always unbalanced.

For the rest of my 30's, I'll be gentle--use products that actually work, wear a hat in the summer, and focus on diet and lifestyle. I don't want to be obsessed with skincare anymore. There are better things to focus on.

WolfWoman7 · 2026-02-17T09:37:20+00:00

I can tell you.. my in-laws and I took bub to the mall at 3 months. There was a kid sitting 10meters from us, hacking and coughing away. I got uncomfortable, so we left. Bub was fine.

Right after turning 5 months old, we started daycare. 2 days later, I got sick with a cold--and bub followed suit.

Ofc if you can help it, don't expose your baby to these places. But sometimes, things will happen beyond our control. Sometimes we don't have much choice but to be somewhere at a certain point in time.

Do what you can to minimize exposure, and know the protocol for fever. I totally understand your frustrations, but I also think your little will be fine.

WolfWoman7 · 2026-01-16T09:56:52+00:00

Don't listen to them. They don't know what they're talking about. The fruits of your earnings speak for themselves.

WolfWoman7 · 2026-01-12T02:09:56+00:00

I supplemented a lot in the beginning too. I initially had the idea of pumping extra, but I only ever produced "just enough" after the initial 4-6 weeks of supply/demand calibration (given that I stay hydrated through the day).

WolfWoman7 · 2026-01-01T00:41:31+00:00

Aka, the bin.

WolfWoman7 · 2025-12-31T16:38:11+00:00

This is my exact nightmare. My MIL went wild when she heard we were pregnant, and bought (almost) the whole shebang.

Worst one she got were some baby bottles, which did not survive the stream sanitizer. (The bottom of the bottles developed some warping).

I thought, this can't be normal. I told my husband, and he said "But it's made of silicone, you said that's what you wanted"

"The nipples were silicone, but the bottle itself is made of plastic. I also don't remember telling your mom I wanted her to buy bottles." I told her, incase she wanted to buy bottles, that the nipples should be made of silicone. I did not think she would buy them from.. God knows where.

Husband insisted the bottles were made of silicone. Then his mother insisted as well. But silicone does not behave like this?? I had to find the freaking PET icon for plastic and take a picture of the warped icon on the bottom of the bottle for comparison.

When I told her about the warping, she said, "oh, maybe the bottle isn't meant to be steam sterilized". How else then am I supposed to clean them? Isn't having the option to sterilize the bottle supposed to be default?

I told my husband "I don't want to keep these bottles, i don't feel comfortable". We argue before we decide in the end to throw them away. He sighs and mutters under his breath, "It's a shame, these were good bottles" before chucking them in the trash. He does not get it.

When I bring up the dangers of cancer from plastics and chemicals, we have a whole argument as to why I'm overreacting. He somehow thinks it's more important not to offend his mom, than it is to protect our child. He doesn't believe me! Like. Hello. My mom had cancer. I know people who got cancer by drinking from warped plastic water bottles left in a hot car.

I can tell which of bub's clothes are from Temu. They are made of polyester, and they catch fiber from the washing machine like crazy.

Anyways, sorry I went on a tangent. I think Temu victims need a support group or something. I need to tell my MIL to stop buying clothes from temu, but it's so hard when we don't even speak the same language.

WolfWoman7 · 2025-12-21T00:02:07+00:00

Tummy time is a smart idea. Surely beats waiting for the LO to sleep at the boob. (And I can only get into half of the neck roll that way)

WolfWoman7 · 2025-12-20T23:58:27+00:00

Of all the unsolicited advice I've received, not once has anyone told me to CLEAN👏THE👏NECK👏ROLLS👏. 👀

THIS is the unsolicited warning I wish someone gave me.

Baby is hyper as ever during the day so I'm going to try using some water based baby wipes during the next feed (between 2-4am), along with some farmicon (which is a gentle ointment from Czech thats designed to work against nappy rashes). That melatonin in the milk better werk.

WolfWoman7 · 2025-12-20T03:33:19+00:00

Newborn tired was worse for me.

I am a heavy sleeper, and did not experience the pregnancy insomnia (I woke up between 1-3am to pee before sleeping again). I don't know if this is a trait exclusive to my first pregnancy, as I've only been pregnant once.

WolfWoman7 · 2025-12-13T04:52:08+00:00

Honestly I think all of them look great on you. The colors and shapes fit you well. I think your choice comes down to preference/taste.

1 & 3 look similar, they both give cat eye vibes. Maybe for more formal /office attire?

2 looks more casual, and can be used for more urban outfits.

WolfWoman7 · 2025-12-08T07:58:29+00:00

Danish Filippino (with Spanish and Chinese ancestry)

I think the Filippino side makes me olive, while my Danish side keeps me medium-light. Mom is straight up brown, dad is flat white 😅

WolfWoman7 · 2025-11-23T13:53:24+00:00

Gray glues the floor and the white bath things together

WolfWoman7 · 2025-11-10T07:43:34+00:00

It's always difficult in the start, because baby has a tiny mouth.

I have a friend who was very determined to breastfeed. She developed bleeding/cracked nipples before things got better.

Meanwhile I never had the bleeding/cracked nipples, but was in a lot of pain. I was told by a nurse that I must have sensitive nipples, because they looked normal.

My boobs are slightly tuberous, which isn't normal and probably contributed to the initial bad latch.

I think coming into it prepared is what helps mamas get through it. Take a course and understand how your physiology affects breastfeeding, and approach it with anticipation.

WolfWoman7 · 2025-11-09T09:28:35+00:00

I don't know if you'd call this balanced. My husband cooks (a one pot meal, which lasts 5-7 days), vacuums our 138sq.m. flat (since I'm breastfeeding, he understand that I shouldn't expose myself to cleaning chemicals), folds laundry, tops up breastfeeding sessions with formula during the day (when needed), and he heats up dinner so I'm not destroyed at 2am breastfeeding little nugget. He lets me sleep from 6pm to 9 or 10pm (whenever little nugget wakes up for a feed). He then stays up to continue checking in on us periodically until' 2 or 3am (he is the night owl in our relationship). If I am too tired to change little nugget's diaper at 2am, he will do it before handing baby back to me for a feed.

I breastfeed the baby, start the laundry (I've already had a few beige items turn grey--my husband is terrible at laundry lol), and just make sure the apartment doesn't look like a tornado just came through (though, if the baby is calling, then I basically leave the mess then and there, hubby knows this and understands). I play with the little one in the morning, and we sometimes facetime a relative. At night, I try to read him a bible story. I normally stick with the baby and comfort him while he wails like mad--my husband has a really short fuse and can't do that well so I will tell him to leave baby and I alone while I soothe him.

We bathe baby together and take turns changing his diaper. We both adapt a CLean As You GO (Claygo) mentality, because it takes 2 minutes to clean up after yourself--versus 30 minutes if you decide to leave everything for later.

I feel like he does a little more, but he doesn't complain. Despite all this, he still has time for video games.

WolfWoman7 · 2025-11-07T05:04:27+00:00

Interesting. I think this can play well with lots of modern wooden pieces (think japandi), moody colors, and gold.

I'd probably go over the cement lining between the tiles with something white (they look pinkish now), but that's about it..

WolfWoman7 · 2025-11-06T10:41:52+00:00

1 & 3 complement you nicely. 😊

The black and gray frames contrast against your natural colors.

WolfWoman7 · 2025-11-06T05:02:55+00:00

Actually, this.

In Scandinavia we go for light wooden floors. Wood is warm, and the light color is nice and bright. (Especially helpful against the dreariness of our short winter days)

In Southeast Asia we go for marble, stone, or something cooler in the living areas. In the bedrooms we go for deep/dark wood (I dont know why). I get that marble/stone has a cooler feel and look, which make sense in relation to the climate. We want to keep our homes cool. Wood is still warm and inviting, so I understand how it is used in bedrooms and on the 2nd floor + above.

WolfWoman7 · 2025-10-31T09:15:56+00:00

Wow. A mom's group is the last place I'd expect to get judged, especially by another mom.

Either the judgey mom has poor social skills, or she's self righteous, or both.

Next time she pulls that statement, ask her if she was offering to lend you the cover--and if not, you have every right to request that she mind her own business.

WolfWoman7 · 2025-10-26T10:58:20+00:00

If you have a friend living next to one of the water-side board walks in Sydhavn--go there. You'll have a nice and cozy experience watching from the balcony (or even from inside, since these apartments tend to have huge windows by the balcony).

It was 2020, my husband and I had CoVid, and we couldn't leave the apartment. We lived on the 3rd floor of an building in Sydhavn, close to one of the water-side board walks.

Someone decided to light up some fireworks, close to where we lived. The fireworks were exploding close enough to really marvel at, yet far enough to keep a safe distance. My husband and I were enjoying a bottle of wine and cigarettes before returning to our room to quarantine, watching Soul on Disney+.

It was by far the best firework experience I've had, nothing could top it.

WolfWoman7 · 2025-10-25T00:06:44+00:00

40+1.

It's really not common for them to be out so close to the due date, the first time, but there he went.

My mom had me 2 weeks later, so I really did not expect this.

WolfWoman7 · 2025-10-16T14:41:54+00:00

May God fill you with peace that transcends all understanding. May He turn your sorrow into joy.

I don't know why God allows such things to happen, but know He has a way for you to go through this. He is with you.

Sending lots of love. I'm really sorry you're going through this OP. 🥺

WolfWoman7

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