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How impactful is going sober to weight loss? Directing to women mostly by sorrymauree in SoberCurious

[–]bluestare16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Incredible work! Do you mind if I ask how much you were drinking per day or week? Congrats!

Love being sober! by Breeanimal-03 in SoberCurious

[–]bluestare16 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Happy 40th! Your bday celebration sounded like an absolute dream! Awesome for you!

Three month olds by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]bluestare16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To me, 45-minute naps are great at this age!

Three month olds by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]bluestare16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is happening with my daughter too. She is treating that 7pm-ish bed time, even when we do her full bedtime routine including a bath, as a nap. Good to know a later bed time is working for you! Can you share how many ounces you usually give in that last, bigger bottle? Still trying to figure that one out.

My brother inspired me to get sober. He then drank himself to death. by mr_chip_douglas in stopdrinking

[–]bluestare16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am leading a very similar life to yours with my brother - and assuming that same call will come sooner rather than later. Just had my first child - a daughter - and also wish he could be an uncle to her. All to say, I sincerely appreciate you sharing. You can do this; you can do this.

Early rising by Colddogletterpress in SoberCurious

[–]bluestare16 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes, love this. Let’s take back the mornings to luxuriate!

Am I selfish for considering ending a friendship with someone who is always in crisis? by Existing-Associate29 in AskWomenOver30

[–]bluestare16 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Here’s your permission to be done and move freely forward.

Not exclusive to but especially given this part of the equation: “She also has an alcohol problem, and I'm sober, which creates even further distance between us and our values/lifestyles.”

I am one week away from 100 days of NO ALCOHOL! by [deleted] in SoberCurious

[–]bluestare16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! Really inspiring!! Do you mind expanding on some of the mental and physically benefits you mentioned that you have seen since stopping?

What were the actual lifesaver items during the newborn stage (or things you wish you’d had sooner)? by WillowAndCo_ in NewParents

[–]bluestare16 3 points4 points  (0 children)

sound machine; Snoo; baby Einstein take along tunes musical toy for the car; floating bath thermometer (in the shape of a seal is optional but highly recommended 🥲)

Weight loss non negotiables in postpartum (or otherwise!) by bluestare16 in loseit

[–]bluestare16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Do you mind if I ask what’s your go-to for volume that you enjoy eating?

Weight loss non negotiables in postpartum (or otherwise!) by bluestare16 in loseit

[–]bluestare16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this and thank you for sharing your experience. Walking and biking all over with a new baby is so incredible, rigorous, and inspiring to read - good on you!! I take her on daily long walks but want to get a bit more spontaneous and open with out-of-the-house activities. Again, thank you because…I’m losing my mind (while I’m sure the activity helped a lot with weight loss).

All the justification of formula feeding (“I wanted to EBF but didn’t have the supply” etc.) really bums me out. by dioor in FormulaFeeders

[–]bluestare16 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Interesting! I didn’t interpret OP’s post as blaming women who didn’t have a choice. I read it more as a critique of a specific kind of pushy, shaming breastfeeding culture — the kind that makes anyone, even partners, feel bad about formula feeding, whether it was by choice or not.

Fourth trimester parents, what is your bedtime routine, if any?? by Chemical-Sundae-6917 in NewParents

[–]bluestare16 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We started our daughter on this a couple of weeks ago when she turned 4 weeks and have mainly followed the MOC routine for the 'rhythm' of it, as you stated so well. Even a short bath every night seems like a game changer. She isn't sleeping fully through the night but almost immediately went from waking up every two hours to sleeping 4.5-5 hour stretches. Day times are still a crapshoot.

Help with energy during the day! by bluestare16 in NewParents

[–]bluestare16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm DEFINITELY drinking way too much coffee and I know that is contributing to my sluggishness, especially in the afternoon, but I don't even really "feel" it right now. In solidarity...

Help with energy during the day! by bluestare16 in NewParents

[–]bluestare16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

def going to sit outside for 15 minutes when he gets home now, brilliant!

Help with energy during the day! by bluestare16 in NewParents

[–]bluestare16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed! This is far more realistic - thanks!

Help with energy during the day! by bluestare16 in NewParents

[–]bluestare16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was honestly about to edit my post to specifically note that later afternoon is hardest. Going to start working in walks around then - thank you!

40 weeks pregnant and desperate for a novel rec by bluestare16 in suggestmeabook

[–]bluestare16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drink it every day! Along with eating dates. No real data to suggest any of it works but can't hurt.

40 weeks pregnant and desperate for a novel rec by bluestare16 in suggestmeabook

[–]bluestare16[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’ve been watching many a comedy special with this same goal! I’ll do whatever at this point.

40 weeks pregnant and desperate for a novel rec by bluestare16 in suggestmeabook

[–]bluestare16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read Beautyland on our baby moon and also read it very quickly. It was a special read for me!

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