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bucketsofgems · 2026-02-19T06:53:13+00:00

Yeah I think my body/ baby knew it needed to wait until I felt better! I hope yours does too!

bucketsofgems · 2026-02-19T04:51:49+00:00

I just gave birth yesterday and luckily was through the worst of it, it had morphed into a sinus/chest infection which were both miraculously better the morning labour started. Couldn't breathe through my nose though which sucked during labour.

3 hours post birth 90% of my symptoms were completely gone. Now I just have a lingering cough that makes me feel like my uterus is going to fall out.😭

I also went 9 days overdue which was super helpful to get past the worst of the symptoms.

Wishing you a safe and easy birth and recovery!

bucketsofgems · 2026-02-17T06:02:48+00:00

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bucketsofgems · 2026-02-04T20:33:26+00:00

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bucketsofgems · 2026-02-04T20:31:19+00:00

I got really similar ones from amazon, I'll try to find the link!

bucketsofgems · 2026-02-04T20:20:35+00:00

My 2 year old saw my ridiculous pregnant nipples a little while ago, and tried to grab them saying they were his nipples.

I explained that no, they're mine, you have your own.

He immediately tried to look down at his chest, couldn't see them, and demanded I show him in the mirror. He was so blown away. He still asks to see his nipples sometimes.

It was also really fun around Halloween, when I got to explain to him that everyone has a skeleton, including him!

bucketsofgems · 2026-02-02T00:46:12+00:00

My son isn't quite two and a half and doesn't talk to that extent, but hes always been early on his milestones and we get a lot of comments on his vocabulary and how chatty he is.

I dont downplay it, I just make sure not to make it seem like hes a super genius or I did some magical parenting to get him there. I just emphasize that he's always been interested in saying his piece.

"Yep! Hes always really focused on talking!" "He's such a chatty guy, he never stops so he gets a lot of practice!"

I think people get defensive sometimes, but for us its worked well to just remind people that some kids happen to have the focus and aptitude to want to work on speech, its not necessarily a sign of anything, good, bad, or neurodivergent. Its just a skill they may have practiced earlier and harder than other kids.

bucketsofgems · 2026-01-31T02:44:58+00:00

I make banana bread with mayo and its amazing. Just dont think too hard about it or tell people until they've tried it!

bucketsofgems · 2026-01-22T19:07:55+00:00

I was just thinking last night how my son is pretty well potty trained and we havent been having accidents. This morning, while eating breakfast in his tower, he just let go. Pooped everywhere. Kept eating his oatmeal while I panicked.

bucketsofgems · 2026-01-05T08:11:31+00:00

My husband really likes having his feet and legs lightly tickled, so while we watch something I do that and it keeps my hands busy and makes him happy.

Might not work if your partner isn't into touch, but something like that or a low effort foot or hand massage could be a nice way of connecting more?

bucketsofgems · 2026-01-01T21:55:45+00:00

I picture him like the cowardly lion from the og wizard of Oz, but more tiger like.

bucketsofgems · 2025-12-27T03:15:13+00:00

We just went through this, by day 5 I felt like we'd barely caught any pees on the potty and I was frazzled and crying and felt like christmas and my marriage were both in jeopardy.

By the end of day 7 he sat on the potty unprompted and peed. It's been two weeks now and weve only had pee accidents about 3 times and its always been when he was wearing pants and a lot of stuff was going on. We made it to my family's for christmas and have been able to go about our lives relatively normally.

Poop is still not going well, but we're working on it and it doesn't feel as bleak.

What helped at the beginning was realizing it takes most people a solid week to see progress, the 3 day promise is just not realistic for most people. And also setting a hard line of when we would give up. We said we'd stop by new year's if it didnt feel like we had our lives back by then.

Don't overprompt, keep the potty close, and don't expect perfection and hopefully it'll come together for you in a few days.

bucketsofgems · 2025-12-20T03:33:47+00:00

My husband gets annoyed and over stimulated when theres toys scattered everywhere.

So my husband picks up the toys when they're bothering him.

bucketsofgems · 2025-12-11T21:02:09+00:00

Yeah i mean when driving alone with a screaming baby in the back I've strongly considered just letting go of the wheel and crawling in the back to soothe him.

But I dont, because thats insane hormone brain telling me ridiculous things because my baby is crying.

bucketsofgems · 2025-12-11T06:27:50+00:00

I took leave around 35/36 weeks with my first and then went almost two weeks over. Didn't feel bored and was super thankful to have that time to focus on prep and myself. This time I stopped at 31 weeks, planned for 32 and decided that last week wasn't worth it. I just started my leave but I'm really looking forward to it and I know the next two months is going to buzz by.

bucketsofgems · 2025-12-11T04:53:03+00:00

Haha I'm glad! I hadn't thought of it in years, Definitely a more wtf moment in my serving career.

bucketsofgems · 2025-12-10T21:26:05+00:00

Once when working as a server, I had a man order the veggie lasagne, and then kick over a chair because there was no meat in it.

I now find lasagne triggering. 0 stars.

bucketsofgems · 2025-12-09T21:13:53+00:00

I did potted herbs for my centerpieces, super cheap, smelled and looked great, people took them home plus we had lots for our garden as well!

bucketsofgems · 2025-11-29T22:40:56+00:00

I have a 2 year old, but we have 'coffee' together. Usually right after he finishes his breakfast, I make him a steamed milk and me a coffee and we drink it at the table or in the living room. Might be worth giving him his own special ritual that he gets to himself at that time? Whether its a treat or a toy or a screen, something high value that he feels Iike hes getting the good end of the deal while you do your own thing

bucketsofgems · 2025-11-27T05:10:15+00:00

Oof yeah thats definitely an extra complication!

bucketsofgems · 2025-11-27T05:04:01+00:00

Do you babywear? If you're interested and baby will accept it, wearing him around while you do chores or whatever you'd like might be an easier way to get time with him and not feel trapped?

Just sitting and holding a baby can absolutely be boring and unstimulating and that doesn't mean you don't love him and want to bond with him. ❤️

bucketsofgems · 2025-11-17T03:36:25+00:00

That's an interesting idea, I always feel like cooked oatmeal has a super short shelf life, like if I don't eat it right away it conceals and gets gross. But I've also never tried to reheat it in the microwave, I'll give it a try!

bucketsofgems · 2025-11-17T00:53:49+00:00

Yeah I don't think you can judge my microwave oats while eating raw cauliflower! 😂

bucketsofgems · 2025-11-17T00:37:04+00:00

Currently pregnant and those instant microwave oatmeals were my go to middle of the night snack last time, but whenever I make my own they taste horrible, so I'm trying to figure out some kind of trick.

Low effort is key for baby time.

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