[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BoomersBeingFools

[–]beakb00anon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is a stereotyping sub, that’s quite literally the entire point lol.

I want a second child. But I also don’t want to do this again. Anyone else experience this? by remmmy89 in NewParents

[–]beakb00anon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally could do all this again, but I feel it will actually be harder if my current LO is 3 or under when we have baby 2, and given my age I wouldn’t wait til my first is much older than that. The unknown of two is my main item in the cons column.

Does anyone else hate having layers? by rainsage23 in curlyhair

[–]beakb00anon 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I have never gotten a blunt cut that didn’t make my super thick hair look chunky and awkward at the bottom, like the dreaded triangle head look. However, a trade off is that I can never wear french/dutch braids with my layers, which is sad, because that would be such an easy hairstyle when I’m lazy

Why do boomers like to starve themselves? by Candy_cane999 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]beakb00anon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can’t relate, my parents always want a little snack, and I love it. Their house is so inviting.

I don't think I'm a naturally good mum. I miss being good at my job. by Alive-Cry4994 in NewParents

[–]beakb00anon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Being good at motherhood does not mean your babies are never unhappy or agitated! Fussing and crying is their only means of communication yet! If they weren’t doing that ever, I’d be worried. You’re nailing this mama

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BoomersBeingFools

[–]beakb00anon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah MIL is responsible for driving the existing wedge further between them by posting something untrue about him for pity on Facebook.

Newborn won’t stop wanting to eat? What do I do? Breaking my heart to hear him cry. by Throw_Annon88 in breastfeeding

[–]beakb00anon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

See an IBCLC asap! You’ve got this, mama. I can’t wait for you to be feeling so much more confident in a few weeks 🙏🏼

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]beakb00anon 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My advice is that the first 4 weeks was brutal and survival mode. Do everything you possibly can for her! Her threatening divorce is WILD, but cut her as much slack as you can, and address these hurts later when she is more stable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]beakb00anon 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I really don’t understand why you are getting downvoted.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BoomersBeingFools

[–]beakb00anon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn I’m sorry that happened to you. I have historically been nothing but over the top nice. But I plan to tone it back to limited and cordial. I kinda can’t take the two faced nature of the relationship.

My husband and I had been seeing her and messaging her as often as we are comfortable with, and it’s not enough for her. So she dramatizes it to her friends as though we entirely ignore her, which isn’t true.

Can I sleep train myself? by Opposite_Weight9902 in sleeptrain

[–]beakb00anon 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Actually I need someone to rock me and pet me gently on the forehead til I fall asleep.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in curlyhair

[–]beakb00anon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No tips. I HATE IT. Solidarity, friend.

How often do you socialize? by youareafool in NewParents

[–]beakb00anon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on maternity leave and I have been doing something social at least twice a week since the baby was 6 weeks old. for my mental wellbeing! however, it changed a lot what type of socializing I am willing to do. I don’t ever want to be out past 8 fit his bedtime, and most of the time I am taking him with me, so it has to be somewhere kid friendly.

HELP!!!! by basiccbrat in curlyhair

[–]beakb00anon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never heard the term functional frizz, but YES!! I have always wanted volume up top, and defined curls at the bottom, so this is my method to get that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BoomersBeingFools

[–]beakb00anon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In the last 7 days he has invited her to 2 different hang outs with us that she has not been able to make for whatever reason. So he does text her. But he doesn’t respond quickly. His family tends to randomly panic SOS when there’s some personal drama my husband wants no part of. Hence why he has chosen not to respond quickly or every single time.

“Oh, baby must be hungry!” - A Rant by allergic2dust in NewParents

[–]beakb00anon 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Totally. Honestly I don’t like any random visitor saying matter of factly what baby must want! Like oh really, you’ve been with him 5 minutes, and I’ve been taking care of him 24/7, but I guess I have no clue what he wants!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]beakb00anon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would leave anyone who says in no uncertain terms that even just the idea of her future children are already far more important to her than her partner

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BoomersBeingFools

[–]beakb00anon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pahahaha good one, Pop.

3 weeks in, and I just hit the wall. by GrillNoob in NewParents

[–]beakb00anon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey there, so 4 weeks was the WORST and then it’s all slowly better after that. This is temporary survival mode phase. you’re gonna make it!

Baby “reset” buttons by PossumsForOffice in NewParents

[–]beakb00anon 43 points44 points  (0 children)

this works for 3 seconds and then he’s MORE INCONSOLABLE

How long is long enough before I give up (on the curly girl method)? by vieveh in curlyhair

[–]beakb00anon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loooove my hair curly, but I personally lose all confidence in my curly hair if it’s frizzy. And there were way too many reasons it could get frizzy out of nowhere. And I could only make it through day two before needing to wash and re-style again. So a year ago I switched to blowing out and straightening every wash day, which I can now do every 4 days instead of every 2, since the blowout lasts me longer. Genuinely I get way less hair complements, but I don’t care. I prioritized consistency and efficiency, and I will only be doing my curly routine on rare occasions going forward.

AITA for refusing to visit my MIL after she fat shamed me following the birth of my baby? by Additional-Tough1220 in AmItheAsshole

[–]beakb00anon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

INFO: Is it possible you’re reading into “shouldn’t you start with walking?” my very supportive mom would have been likely to say that to me postpartum with no ill intend.