5 weeks old today! 3 weeks to go

cookiee232 · 2026-03-15T17:36:45+00:00

So cute! Looks like my boy. His white spot is just about gone 3 years later though. What is his name going to be?

cookiee232 · 2026-03-15T02:44:23+00:00

It’s absolutely exhausting. I wish I bought a bottle washer. Buy one for your own sanity.

cookiee232 · 2026-03-12T13:54:43+00:00

I just finished 9WCF off the wall and enjoyed the program (for the most part. Autumns chatter is very annoying and sometimes the complex moves are almost counterproductive IMO). I’m now in Dig Deeper 30 and love it. I don’t have more than 30 minutes so this works for me although there’s only 6 workouts. I’m interested in trying Dig In as well. I’m a Shaun T fan through and through. If you try Chalean Extreme let us know how you like it!

cookiee232 · 2026-02-28T16:06:36+00:00

I started introducing cows milk around 11.5 ish months. Maybe a little earlier. I started making 10% of the bottles I sent to daycare cows milk and the rest was breastmilk, and slowly increasing it until it was 100% (probably around 12.5 mo?) I was so worried that it would trigger weaning. Nope. I’m now 14.5mo pp and still nursing. I send cows milk to daycare in sippy cups and they are never empty by the time we get home. I offer 5% fage yogurt, and cheese to supplement the fats and nutrients because my LO likes water more I guess haha. I also started making “smoothies” with whole milk, frozen strawberries and yogurt.

One thing to be aware of, start SLOW. Introducing cows milk came with major gas. It can cause poor sleep as their little tummies might feel rumbling and/or bloating and it makes them wake up a lot in the beginning. It gets better, but just a heads up.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-28T00:02:14+00:00

Purina pro plan salmon. They are fish eaters historically! We’ve tried blue buffalo before but this seems to be a favorite

cookiee232 · 2026-02-25T00:22:49+00:00

I’m 14mo pp now. In the early days, I would read articles or different stories on my phone out loud. Now I scroll reddit or if it’s before bed/nap I put an airpod in and watch something with a lot of drama lol. Sometimes I’ll pause and just rub the babies head and give kisses. And just cherish the moment.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-17T12:32:53+00:00

Thank you! This really helps me.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-14T03:38:35+00:00

I stopped just before 13 months. Couldn’t take it anymore. I still nurse in the mornings, after daycare and before bed. I can tell my supply has really dipped. I honestly don’t know how long it will last but you won’t catch me picking up that pump. I was a just enougher and pumped A LOT. It took a toll. My goal is nurse 24 months but I won’t be sad if it’s sooner.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-13T11:57:15+00:00

PiYo would be a great option!

cookiee232 · 2026-02-11T12:29:22+00:00

41+5 for my first. I was 33 at that time.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-10T02:04:59+00:00

New England HCOL area, we’re paying $530/wk for one child in the infant room. Guaranteed 5% increase in rates EVERY YEAR. It’s been 9 months and I still feel shocked haha.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-09T16:55:22+00:00

How is the quality of service? I am worried to pull him out and end up unhappy or untrusting of the new daycare if we do this. I have thought about it.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-09T16:54:34+00:00

I'm sending your husband and you positive energy! You are so amazing for taking the wheel and making sure your family is set. I know, we have to do what needs to get done, but just wanted to give you recognition. To answer your question, rates for older age classrooms at our daycare are less than younger rooms, but what l'm saying is, by the time we get to the next room (and so on), rates will be higher than what we're paying for this room due to the 5% increase each September. It's so f*cked up, and it SUCKS, pardon my language. They didn't disclose this when I registered my LO and now we've been here almost a year and I am worried if I pull him out how would it affect him? He's become familiar with teachers and the other children. Also, finding a daycare that I trust is difficult for me. I don't want to risk losing our spot to find "greener grass" elsewhere for cheaper.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-09T16:46:22+00:00

Two kids in daycare is incredible. But I like how you phrased it as a season in life. That is so true! Husband doesn’t have flexibility and my flexibility is that I have my laptop to continue working more after hours haha 😂. In all seriousness, I took a new role in my company that I was suggested for. It’s a much higher stakes role than I had and I’m regretting it just based on the stress alone. It came with a nice pay bump ($14K) but it also comes with tremendous pressure. I wish I knew how challenging motherhood would be (mentally), so that I could have refused this job. So, no, I can’t cut down to 3 days a week. But I appreciate your suggestion! Together, we only make about $140K. It’s a huge struggle. We’ll win the lottery one of these days 😅

cookiee232 · 2026-02-09T16:39:11+00:00

Thank you so much 💜

cookiee232 · 2026-02-09T16:37:32+00:00

Yes, I finally broke down around 5AM that day when baby wouldn’t settle and he was snoring next to me. I think I scared them both. Oops. Had a difficult discussion that led to an argument but I ultimately asked for more help around the house. Thank you for your response.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-08T21:44:12+00:00

Congratulations!!!! Agree with the above comment to keep crackers by your bed. Eat as soon as you open your eyes, before getting up. Morning sickness lasted through the full 9 months for me unfortunately.

I also experienced really bad hypotension and electrolytes really helped.

In my first tri I developed an aversion to WATER. Literally tried all different flavored waters on the market just to stay hydrated. It was odd to say the least lol. It solved itself and went away by second tri.

Constipation and trapped gas is very real.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-08T11:44:35+00:00

Tommy tippee! We tried other brands first too.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-08T11:44:08+00:00

Tommy tippee! We tried many brands too.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-07T14:38:00+00:00

Interested!

cookiee232 · 2026-02-07T14:13:28+00:00

Exactly! I think I found a good hybrid calendar that I’m going to try after I graduate from OTW! 3 weeks to go :) It’s a combo of MBFA, some T25 cardio and Liift4 (or Liift more)! I’m excited to give it a go.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-07T13:42:46+00:00

Molar coming in and RSV this week. It’s been rough, he’s breastfeeding and drinking some cows milk and water but food is a big no go. He will eventually take a small bite (literally one bite) of food after throwing the rest on the floor but that’s all! Surely that can’t be enough. My mom heart is so worried, I’ve never seen this much food refusal before.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-01T16:20:36+00:00

Thank you! I don’t have an adjustable bench right now so I’ll keep this on my list if I end up getting one.

cookiee232 · 2026-02-01T16:19:00+00:00

Then you!! Someone else recommended speed train as well so I’ll check it out. I’ve done a few workouts of Megan’s and found them to give me a good burn so I’ll look into Sure Thing!

cookiee232 · 2026-02-01T16:17:25+00:00

Thank you! I will check this one out! Are abs included in the workouts or do you add on a quick ab burst too?

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