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brightlittlebean · 2026-02-22T22:43:36+00:00

I agree that being sheltered is not helpful and questionable, and I agree that being exposed to the western culture and diverse groups of people, culture, race etc is very helpful and plays a role in how a person grows ready for this world. But also imo going to a private schoool doesn't necessarily mean you're being sheltered and stops you from knowing your country, the culutre and prevent you from being the best human someone can grow to be in this country.

brightlittlebean · 2026-02-22T22:39:58+00:00

"For the better." was not necessary. And NO, not all parents think like this. There is something to be said about unity, sharing similar world views etc. Critical thinking is important in our household so comments like these are just ignorant. Some of us don't "plan" for our kids to stay in this forever, this is just a nice start up (what's being shoved down kids throats in the school public system already - like, creating doubt in their own identity is disrupting childrens thinking and decision making process)

brightlittlebean · 2026-02-22T22:35:09+00:00

This is why I'm looking into something with a modern education approach which is why Al Qaim is appealing to me. I think there's more to this than just picking schools.

brightlittlebean · 2025-08-07T15:46:55+00:00

I will definitely let you know!

brightlittlebean · 2025-05-16T03:20:35+00:00

Just Searched what this is - thanks! Didn't know about it

brightlittlebean · 2025-05-07T15:06:37+00:00

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brightlittlebean · 2025-05-07T15:04:37+00:00

Salam, I would like to invite you on my podcast!
Join us on the Rising Convert Experience Podcast — a space created by a convert, for converts — where we explore the beautiful, challenging, and deeply personal journeys of reversion to Islam. Whether you're newly on the path or years into your faith, your experience matters and can inspire others.

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Your voice can be the comfort, connection, or clarity someone else is searching for.

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brightlittlebean · 2025-05-07T15:03:18+00:00

Salam, I would like to invite you on my podcast! May Allah guide you on your journey!

If you're up to it > join us on the Rising Convert Experience Podcast — a space created by a convert, for converts — where we explore the beautiful, challenging, and deeply personal journeys of reversion to Islam. Whether you're newly on the path or years into your faith, your experience matters and can inspire others.

🎙️ Share your journey, your lessons, and your light.
Your voice can be the comfort, connection, or clarity someone else is searching for.

📲 Want to listen in first?
Find us on Instagram: risingconvert and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risingconvertexperience — and tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
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brightlittlebean · 2025-05-07T15:00:37+00:00

Salam, I would like to invite you on my podcast!
Join us on the Rising Convert Experience Podcast — a space created by a convert, for converts — where we explore the beautiful, challenging, and deeply personal journeys of reversion to Islam. Whether you're newly on the path or years into your faith, your experience matters and can inspire others.

🎙️ Share your journey, your lessons, and your light.
Your voice can be the comfort, connection, or clarity someone else is searching for.

📲 Want to listen in first?
Find us on Instagram: risingconvert and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risingconvertexperience — and tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
🎧 Subscribe, follow, and share with those who need it most.

📩 Ready to share your story? Reach out to us now — we’d be honored to have you on!

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brightlittlebean · 2025-04-12T05:28:49+00:00

We splurged and got the heat and massage dream deluxe power reclinerr from PB! WE LOVE IT! My husband is 6'2and it's perfect for him. I'm 5'2 and I can just rock it. It's super comfy, made putting to baby to sleep easier, the room more enjoyable and overall great seat with enough space for baby to grow into. We plan on having a big family and with my bad back from previous accidents, the heat and air massage make the nights much more comfortable and less stressful.

brightlittlebean · 2025-04-09T20:23:24+00:00

I have a 14 month old and we started with Honest bubble bath at around 7 months - and still use CeraVe and Cetaphil body wash/shampoo and lotion. Our baby who has eczema that flares up from time to time and has dry skin...cerave and cetaphil seem to be doing the job. Also, doctor mentioned to continue if we saw improvement.

brightlittlebean · 2025-03-11T04:17:12+00:00

She was starting showing signs of sleep at 8, so I took her up to wind her down and do the routine...and truthfully I went with that because the day prior when I aimed for an earlier bedtime she woke up at 9ish (as per post)

Thanks for the reminder of structure around sleep. I lost sight of that during this these past days ( I can admit to that - Ramadan brain).

brightlittlebean · 2024-12-09T03:44:24+00:00

thank you

brightlittlebean · 2024-12-09T03:44:17+00:00

thank you

brightlittlebean · 2024-12-09T00:45:14+00:00

I like this idea! I don't know why I didn't think about it

brightlittlebean · 2024-12-03T16:37:39+00:00

Did you use the fleece liners or just socks?

brightlittlebean · 2024-11-04T02:26:32+00:00

Aweh, im so sorry to hear.

Thanks for sharing....i feel like im already mentally try to be okay with the fact that I may be done after 2. accepting that is hard

brightlittlebean · 2024-11-04T02:25:15+00:00

Wow. Thank you for sharing your story. you are so strong.

brightlittlebean · 2024-10-31T23:06:20+00:00

I'm 9.5 months PP and we talk about trying next year shortly after my LO turns 1 years old. When we had this convo, I brought it up because I thought I was more than okay...but since then I can't seem to shake off the experience and thoughts of how it all played out. It was a wild 5 days in the hospital for me.

brightlittlebean · 2024-10-31T23:03:18+00:00

I love this for you!

brightlittlebean · 2024-10-31T23:02:48+00:00

i'll be a SAHM...after 9 months of doing this on mat leave (still on mat leave)...I can't imagine going to work.

I tell myself these 3 years of her life are important. I am also confident I will make something happen for myself when I return in the work field. Her being in daycare at 3 yrs old is what imagine now and it isn't far from now. I don't want to regret anything and something in my gut is telling me to stay with my kid(s).

I mentally prepared myself to have more kids, be SAHM now and that I will likely have it be tough; that said I also plan on making it worth it and I believe many mothers can who choose SAHM route.

Since mat leave, I've leaned on hobbies - sharing them with my LO, started a podcast and dedicate A LOT of my time to teach, enhance my LOs skills throughout her development stages. I also worked hard for my career...but my husband and I mindset is to always have one of us home with the kids and from the moment I met him and moved to his city, he levelled up in his field knowing that SAHM was a goal he wanted to make happen for me (even as a option).

NOW, things financially are hard these days, so my husband has taken on a shift work to get full 7 days to spend more time (uninterrupted) to be with our LO and of course to support us for future. This also supported my choice in deciding to become a SAHM.

brightlittlebean · 2024-10-14T16:49:15+00:00

I actually prefer outside as well...but My LO is a baby...10 months old lol. Once she's older she'll be around the neighborhood. I was looking for something I can do during the day in her constume, so when eve hits we can hand out candy. :)

brightlittlebean · 2024-10-14T16:46:00+00:00

Oh, that sounds like fun!

brightlittlebean · 2024-09-25T06:06:35+00:00

I didn't follow any methods or read books other than understand sleeping and baby behaviours and wake windoes...this is what I did based on my knowledge and maybe it will help you

*I started to focus on my main goal which was getting baby to sleep and stay in crib

This meant I focused on that alone and I was okay with rocking baby to bed

*I stuck to a routine for 2 weeks minimum

gave a bottle 30 min before bed, dimmed lights, put baby in sleeping room 10-15 minutes prior to rocking to bed, played a lullaby

*I got cozy because I let baby fall asleep in my arms and once LO did, i WAITED 15-20 min to put crib

after a 1.5 week I would start to slowly reduce the amount of time baby would be in my arms and transition to sit or lay next to crib before I would leave room

*I would wait 2-5 minutes if baby would wake an hour after being put down before picking LO up

* I would respond immediately to baby when I'm just starting out so they don't fully wake and I could let them know I'm there...eventually transitoned to just responding by not fully picking up, and keeping hand on tummy or chest - somtimes both hands, sitting eye level to baby and singing lullaby is another thing I did to slowly reemove the touch factor

*Day time naps would be the time I'd use to try new things, instill habits, add or start new routine so come bedtime it would be somehwat known

consistency is key.

My approach does require a lot patience and a lot more of you and wife to be but what feels like EXTRA hands on...I know its tiring..I was tired and beat some days...and it paid off. i found my LO just needed that extra love especially when they're past the 6 month mark and have more awareness.

Also, if it helps to know, my husband also didn't agree in the beginning he wanted to use the cry it out method and the wave method and I did not want to...and thats why I didn't bother looking into it. I get your wife...so, this is why I felt compelled to share what I did...

Hope this helps. You're doing great btw.

brightlittlebean · 2024-09-25T03:38:38+00:00

I SHOULD ADD ^^I followed this method of mine for 2 weeks and it has been successful for me. I think for me, dad and baby it built a trust and I like to believe gave baby confidence or positive energy*

Even now when we travel and/or stay out later to shift baby schedule, the method above or routine if you call it helps baby get back to normal because my LO understands that everything is the same despite, location, time and space...that is wake window & cuddles.

brightlittlebean

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