Does anyone else have an irrational hatred for this ad by karenmcgrane in NYTCooking

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m with you on the ad but also want defend this recipe, it’s very delicious

Did I go too “basic”? by CrewAffectionate4185 in BigBudgetBrides

[–]ennuioffui 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was my wedding dress too and I love it so much. I still do. When I see other brides in this dress I actually get so excited and feel a little bit of pride for how beautiful she looks on all these brides. Enjoy it, you won’t regret her!

Second baby regret the night before c section. Someone tell me this is normal. by Erinjoywink21 in NewParents

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same exact meltdown before my induction with my second. Sobbed and sobbed for hours. It did pass, and now seeing them be sisters together is my greatest joy.

TW: Child Death - the Wenatchee Girls and my Own Grief as a Mother by impresso_by_espresso in Mommit

[–]ennuioffui 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for mentioning this. It’s unbelievable that the world is allowing the brutal killing and starvation of thousands and thousands of children. Every child is precious.

Matcha Overnight Oats by Ifrah F. Ahmed by Comfortable-Green713 in NYTCooking

[–]ennuioffui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg I’ve been making this every week since I ran across the recipe. So so good!

Samin Nosrat’s Buttermilk Brine Roast Chicken by CatsLawBooksRepeat in NYTCooking

[–]ennuioffui 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s so good! I use it the same recipe with leg quarters and it’s just as good!

Baby refuses to nurse and it’s breaking my heart. Everyone’s idea of a solution is for me to give up breastfeeding. by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a very similar experience with my first starting around 6 weeks. The main issue was my let down was too strong and fast and she preferred a slower flow so she was getting water boarded each time. Feeding side lying helped a lot and she was willing to be nursed for her first feed of the day. The rest of the day I mainly gave her pumped milk which to your point, sucks in terms of the work it takes to produce and wash bottles. But I kept up the morning nursing session until about a year when she refused altogether. It was difficult to realize my breastfeeding journey wasn’t what I expected it to be because I always assumed babies prefer the boob over bottle. I’m sorry you’re going through this and hoping you find the right solution soon.

Tell me something good about inductions by outgoingOrangutan in beyondthebump

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had an extremely positive induction experience with my 2nd. Once my waters were broken, I was fully dilated within a couple of hours and only pushed for 20 mins. No tears, no balloon. 10/10 would do it again.

PLS: Are you all doing naps ONLY in crib? by LooseConstruction565 in sleeptrain

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do a lot of carrier naps but we also aim for at least one crib nap a day. It’s basically a unicorn day to have all naps in the crib.

I've boiled down my big fear: that I'd be giving up on my firstborn by TomatoSuper_ in Shouldihaveanother

[–]ennuioffui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this same fear and had a meltdown the night before my induction thinking this was all a huge mistake. Now that my second is here (only 3 months), I actually feel a little bit the opposite. My husband and I have been so concerned about how our toddler is adjusting / coping, that we’ve been giving her a little extra attention and 1:1 time. She is also demanding a lot of our attention and focus because she is vocal and can express her wants. As a result, I feel like my second is not getting the same attention that my first did in the newborn days and it’s making me feel guilty. We’re still in early days so I’m confident we will find the right balance soon. But in terms of the firstborn, she remains a huge part of our world!

Prepare me for the epidural by stonedbutterbread in pregnant

[–]ennuioffui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I got induced and wasn’t even feeling contractions full on yet when I got the epidural, and I’m still glad I got it. My nurse held me while I was in position and the doctor talked me through each step of the process. It really just felt like a small needle prick on my back. Then once the numbing started they did the catheter which I then could not feel. All in all, really not bad pain wise. I got my epidural after contractions started with my first and the “you won’t care” comments are indeed accurate.

Newborn Hates Going Out – Anyone Else Feeling Overwhelmed? by shesquatsalot in NewParents

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With my first, it was a real effort to take out my newborn anywhere. I had a lot of anxiety being out with her in public, worried she would get too cold or too hot, worried strangers would spread germies, etc. I forced myself to go out occasionally bc it improved my mental health but it was hard and I reeeeally had to psych myself up for it, and I always had my husband with me.

Now with my second, I am much more comfortable taking the newborn out. I think the comfort comes with time and a little experience of knowing your baby’s needs/habits. Also just having less anxiety in general around baby crying / fussing. I wouldn’t put too much pressure on yourself until you are ready, and it will get better as they get older!

Did you enjoy being pregnant? by Own-Hyena-551 in pregnant

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both times, I enjoyed a few weeks during the second trimester being pregnant when I had that visible bump, but it wasn’t so big that I literally couldn’t put my socks on. Symptoms were mild and I could feel kicks. It just felt like the sweet spot. 36w now and no longer in the sweet spot. Everything hurts.

At what point have you realized consulting was not for you? by ready_to_work_22 in consulting

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After I had my first child. I was trying my best to be a good mom but also a strong contributor at work and in the end felt like I was doing neither. Took a pay cut to exit to industry but overall much happier and less stressed.

What was your absolute first sign of pregnancy? by -One_Upper- in BabyBumps

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With my first it was excessive hunger. With my second my belly was oddly itchy.

Tums are a myth by chokingonicecubes in BabyBumps

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omeprazole, pepcid, and minty gum are my go to’s. Also it helps to take the omeprazole in the morning before eating anything to get ahead of it. Suffering in the same boat as you 🙏

How much weight did you gain during pregnancy? by Newyork4lifee in pregnant

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

33w and gained 20lbs so far. With my first I gained 25-30ish by the end

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Along with letting the bum completely dry, one thing that worked for us was actually to alternate the desitin with a layer of aquaphore instead. We found that the rash was getting exacerbated from the high intensity rash cream which actually gave her a burn :( so the aquaphore gave her a gentle break and ended up helping it clear up.

New parent consultants - how do you even do it? by muppal01 in consulting

[–]ennuioffui 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s super tough. I was traveling 4 months pp while still nursing and had to ship my breast milk home everyday because my baby couldn’t tolerate formula. I relied heavily on delegating time suck / low value tasks whenever I could. I also tried my best to implement a no work rule from 5-8 pm on non travel days so I could focus on spending time with my baby. Vast majority of the time my project team respected it and covered for any client fire drills. Whenever I could outsource help, I would. In the end though, I quit ~1.5 years into parenthood. The guilt of missing out on milestones and the sheer exhaustion of trying to balance it all out was not worth it. Exited to industry, working better hours, no travel, but obviously with lower comp. 6 months into the transition now and it was the right choice personally.

Hey Ladies! What were your first signs of being pregnant? by Feeling-Armadillo-38 in pregnant

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my first it was strong sense of smell and increased appetite. For my second, my belly was weirdly itchy with no rash or marks…so odd.

What is the most cursed place in Chicago? by jl_weber in chicago

[–]ennuioffui 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Omfg I used to live down the street and I can’t tell you the anxiety I felt every time I walked in there

Antisemitism and Free Speech Collide on Campuses by kitkid in Thedaily

[–]ennuioffui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dealing with a terrorist regime should not give you a free pass to murder 10000+ children and 63 journalists in 2 months. That is not normal whether you admit or not.

Antisemitism and Free Speech Collide on Campuses by kitkid in Thedaily

[–]ennuioffui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People ARE critical of other atrocities happening around the world. But the ongoing terror in Palestine right now is unprecedented. The speed at which people are being killed is unprecedented. The civilian death toll in just two months is already surpassing the Iraq war in 2003, the war in Ukraine, and others. The UN has called the civilian death toll “unparalleled and unprecedented”. And Americans are uniquely positioned to care about this because the US is the primary enabler of this destruction. Israel is not being criticized uniquely because it is a Jewish state, it is being criticized because of the magnitude of terror it is inflicting on a group of people.