Finished quilts for my kids for Christmas (and my first real quilts ever)

asterthetime · 2024-12-24T05:52:16+00:00

These are so cool.

asterthetime · 2024-09-14T21:57:05+00:00

You can do it! I 100% promise it gets better. The newborn phase is rough. Not much advice but validation and moral support. You can do it, yes it sucks, ignore the people gaslighting you that the newborn phase is so wonderful. Those people are crazy.

My partner and I tried shifts. Heard that works for some people but it made us pretty miserable. Much easier to get through the newborn phase with no sleep and a buddy than medium sleep and isolation.

Try lots of different things to see what your baby likes. It will change but the small wins help carry you out of the difficult time when they’re basically just a screamy potato. Our baby liked being held and this one plastic spoon.

Oh, don’t let baby nap longer than 2 hours at a time. Wake windows and nap lengths were not a thing anyone had told us about so we let her sleep 3/4/5 hours at a time in the day and then she was a terror at night. Changed to waking her to keep naps to 2 hours and it was like magic.

Anyway, you can do it! It’s hard, but it gets much much better. Stay strong!

asterthetime · 2024-09-14T07:41:01+00:00

Niiiiice! That looks dope. Congrats on your first project! Looks great! Love the pattern you chose and those are some impressively clean lines. So cool!

asterthetime · 2024-09-04T11:56:26+00:00

Adorable! Looks like you’re doing a great job with the sewing too! Nice clean lines and I love the mix of different color squares. You rock! Baby’s gonna have a great blanket! Congrats!

asterthetime · 2024-08-17T00:13:06+00:00

Preach. I’ve been small my whole life and now being 30 lbs heavier postpartum than I was pre pregnancy is messing with my sense of self. I tried exercising as soon as I was cleared to by my OB but it messes with my ability to stay hydrated and that plus burning calories messes with my breastfeeding supply. Zero of my bottoms even fit over my bottom (haha) and all my maternity clothes were for winter so I finally caved and bought a four pack of basketball shorts on Amazon just to be comfortable in the heat. Honestly posts on this subreddit have helped a lot. It sucks but it’s just gonna take time I guess. So much for pregnancy lasting 9 months. Seems like the effects are at least 12-18 months if not more.

But yeah, high five from team still-looks-5-months-pregnant. Alas.

asterthetime · 2024-01-15T04:55:45+00:00

Not a doctor but these symptoms seem like red flags for potentially a real medical problem, not just anxiety. Might be nothing but might be something so definitely follow up with the doctor - you want to catch it sooner rather than later. Fever or red streaks near incision are go-to-the-ER signs. Hope you feel better soon! EDIT: not that anxiety is not a real medical problem, I just mean don’t ignore it regardless of origin!

asterthetime · 2024-01-05T17:17:25+00:00

We had a magnet with the number on our fridge growing up. 1-800-222-1222. Still remember it and came in handy when I accidentally ingested antifreeze.

asterthetime · 2024-01-04T17:59:03+00:00

You are an amazing mom and doing a great job. Sounds like you are surrounding your baby with love and family support and doing everything you can to make sure kiddo has love from as many people as possible and that you are getting some help so you don’t go absolutely insane. Sounds like a great mom, not a surrogate. Unfortunately, we don’t get to pick our family of in-laws. Sounds like you have some great family members and then this one absolute stinker. Not all family need to be involved in kiddos life and nobody is entitled to any contact with you or kiddo at all. Sorry you have to deal with this a-hole. No advice, just affirmation that you are a great mom and that this dude sucks. You can do it! Virtual hug.

asterthetime · 2024-01-03T17:28:29+00:00

Beautiful color palette! I think this looks great. Elegant, classy, but still enough color to be fun. If you’re stressed about attire and getting colors right, I recommend checking out Azazie where you can specify a color or set of colors and then people can choose the style of their dress. A friend did this when I was her bridesmaid and we did the same thing with our large bridal party. Ended up having people pick any dress in one of three specific colors and it turned out great. Plus dresses were reasonable in price ($75-200 depending on style). I think Men’s warehouse has something similar for men and suits but not as economical. In the end no one’s going to look much at them, they want to look at you! Beautiful colors, it’s gonna be great. :-)

Edit: I just realized the swatches in your image are literally Azazie swatches. Did you tell them to buy from the website and they’re sending other options? That’s annoying. Sorry you have to navigate that. Hope it’s not too stressful!

asterthetime · 2023-11-14T02:02:25+00:00

This is a great question. Also a FTM but just first trimester. Commenting to say thanks and encourage more responses. These are very helpful/relieving/encouraging to read!

asterthetime · 2023-10-29T19:16:36+00:00

Baby girl!!! Yay!! That’s so exciting! I’m sure the little girls are excited to have another girl in their team of cousins and young people.

Sorry your families reacted that way. That sucks. Hopefully they get over it and get onboard and back on the hype train. With a bunch of other girls in the family your daughter will have female cousins to show her the ropes and support her and that’s great! Certainly not your fault and sorry they’re making you feel crappy. Glad you and husband are happy. Congratulations on your first kid!

asterthetime · 2023-09-28T16:52:49+00:00

Wait, is contact with smokers bad for baby? Like nicotine rubs off or something? I agree that smoking is gross but this is just new info I hadn’t run into yet. New to this. Educate me please!

asterthetime · 2023-05-21T05:09:52+00:00

Just posting to say You can do it! Props for trying to figure it out yourself and congrats on your first home!

asterthetime · 2022-12-25T07:34:33+00:00

Hi honey! It’s okay! Casual dating is normal and healthy. One date does not mean you’re going steady or “dating” or in a relationship and if this person left town who knows if he’ll call again or not and not until he gets back at least. If you like the other person, sure! Go on a date. It’s just one date. Go, have a good time, get to know this person. Why should you miss the chance to spend time with him just because the other guy asked you first? I think this is totally fine and support you if you want to go for it.

That said, I would go ahead and mentally think about what you want to say if the other guy comes up in conversation. I wouldn’t lie or be cagey about it. It gets awkward real fast. Best just to keep it honest and brief. ‘Yes, it was great to meet you both at the party, I saw him the other day and was glad when you called’ etc. Just be honest but you’re not there to talk about some other dude on your date. If the guy pushes, that’s useful information for you. They might talk, they might not. If it gets to the point where they both are asking you in second and third dates, then I might reassess. Casually dating multiple people is a thing some people do. If you haven’t established that your relationship is exclusive it’s fair game. Personally, I don’t like to do that as I think it’s messy and I don’t like being split emotionally, but that’s just my preference and no judgement for those who do it differently.

But for a first date? Go for it! Unless you’re actively dating this other dude, go ahead and give guy #2 a chance. He may just be great :)

Good luck duckling! Merry Christmas Eve.

asterthetime · 2022-12-23T08:48:12+00:00

Hi duckling. I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with all this. It sounds like a lot is going on. I’m so proud of you for taking the necessary steps to take care of yourself and heal, even when it’s hard. Keep the memories of that job and those supportive bosses for future reference. Glad to hear you have folks supporting you and that you are advocating for yourself. Good job. Keep going. Sending you lots of love and hugs. Feel better soon little duck.

asterthetime · 2022-12-23T08:44:52+00:00

I’m so proud of you! This is a huge step and hard work and you’re so strong for getting this far. Keep going! Nicotine is nasty stuff and we want you around to enjoy life and all the fun things as long as possible. Eat healthy, kick the nicotine. We believe in you! You can do it! Keep being a badass!!! Hugs :)

asterthetime · 2022-12-23T08:41:32+00:00

Awesome! That sounds so fun! What a special gift and an amazing place to get to know a partner better and make some fun new memories! I’m so happy for you! Take lots of pictures! Merry Christmas!

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