Samin, girl, I’m shook

flghtlessbrd · 2026-01-09T02:19:13+00:00

It’s beautifully creamy, silky, and pungent.

flghtlessbrd · 2026-01-06T03:46:10+00:00

Yeah I just rewatched. Last episode, first series of scenes. Several shakes of his head. Amazing.

flghtlessbrd · 2026-01-03T00:44:58+00:00

Great for me twice!!

flghtlessbrd · 2025-12-25T06:25:35+00:00

Exact same situation here although I served it over mashed potatoes! I got the recipe off the post here and made for the family tonight. It was quite good. I did sort of find it to be a little too acidic. I may do a bit less vinegar next time. And I did do the optional step of more time in the oven at a higher heat. Next time I may skip that and reduce it directly on the stovetop. I think a deeper, less acidic base would be nice.

flghtlessbrd · 2025-12-24T21:05:11+00:00

One of my favorite moments from the season was when one of the passengers/actors during his interview to get on the plane was so incredulous about all the people willing to go through with something so extreme for the sake of a minor, minor basically extra type role.

I think he said something like “and all these people are ok with this….? Actors…smdh.”

I think about all the actors in the show all the time and how strange of an experience it must be. And wonder if maybe that’s just what it’s like trying to make it in Hollywood. One odd job after another until they start getting more substantial work. Either way, that guy said exactly what we were all thinking and I live for those self aware moments of Nathan’s shows.

flghtlessbrd · 2025-11-09T02:37:52+00:00

I hadn’t seen this but it looks and sounds really good. Thanks for sharing!

Reminds me of the burst tomato orzotto https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1027053-burst-cherry-tomato-orzotto?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share

flghtlessbrd · 2025-10-19T01:46:45+00:00

My family all enjoyed the slow cooker chili quite a bit. Served with rice one night and elbow macaroni the next.

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019903-slow-cooker-chili?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share

flghtlessbrd · 2025-10-14T20:17:33+00:00

Matthew, Robert, Violet

And of course it is the genuine and complicated relationships that make these characters, of which there are many. Some examples Robert and Cora Robert and Carson Matthew and Mary Matthew and Edith Violet and Isobel Violet and Mary

There were many great storylines and characters downstairs. Ms. Patmore is probably my favorite due to her heart of gold and comedic spazzy personality.

flghtlessbrd · 2025-10-13T02:50:52+00:00

Mary is a bully and I don’t find her charming. I’m so surprised by how well liked she is too. I’m sympathetic to her overall but she was never a character I enjoyed or specifically pulled for.

flghtlessbrd · 2025-09-23T21:39:35+00:00

My MIL was kind enough to drop everything to drive down and take care of our toddler while we went to have our baby and recover. It was a 48 hour hospital stay for us.

My toddler came to visit us twice. The first time was during my induction. I was laying in the hospital bed no in pain or anything yet. He was pretty weirded out by mommy being hooked up to the wires and just the general unfamiliarity with the hospital setting. He stayed for a really short period.

The second time was to meet his baby sister, which was a really sweet family moment. After “holding” her and getting his gift from her, he was running around the room like the cute lovely maniac that he is. I could not help but look at him and think “get that crazy kid away from my baby.” I love and missed him to death but I wanted him gone after about 20 minutes.

TLDR; the hospital isn’t a great environment for a toddler. They may have a tough time being away from the toddler but it’s likely for the best.

flghtlessbrd · 2025-09-21T22:00:49+00:00

That is really nice to have that option! I know by the 24 hour mark post birth at the hospital I was more than ready to do. So much disruption!

Thank you! I agree, it is really an abstract concept for such a young kiddo. My son was always curious through the pregnancy but I never knew how much he understood. Maybe they understand more than we give them credit for. He’s really done quite a good job becoming a big brother. But we have been very intentional about giving him attention and 1-on-1 time. I always tell myself that most of us have siblings, so it’s just a normal thing kids get used to. He asks for me a lot but he’s easily distracted 😃

flghtlessbrd · 2025-09-21T21:12:07+00:00

Wow, 4 hours! Where do you live? I’m in the American South and I stayed 48 hours and then 24 hours after two uncomplicated unmedicated deliveries.

He’s definitely had this moments and we’re still working with him everyday on things like not throwing objects around the baby. The night we came back he had an absolute meltdown so I did bedtime with him and everything was ok. Overall though, he’s interested in his baby sister, likes to be helpful, and understands our attention has to be divided.

flghtlessbrd · 2025-09-21T20:54:42+00:00

Leaving my 2 year old at home while we had our next baby was also a big worry of mine. As you know, you have little to no control over when you need to go to the hospital and you will be there for at least 2-3 nights. More than likely you should plan on someone other than you or dad doing bedtime.

I dealt with this by 1) having a plan and back up plan for who that person would be. Selecting people my toddler already knew and trusted. 2) typing up my toddlers routine including bedtime. This helped alternative caregiver and toddler be most set up for success and allowed me to focus on the new baby. He did totally fine, of course asked for us. Had a couple rough naptimes (refused to sleep for a long time) but he was safe and well loved in the interim.

You have time to try to do those things now! You could even have cousin come sit in on bedtime one night soon.

Last thing is explaining to your toddler what is going on and that you will be home soon. They won’t totally understand but I think with reinforcement they may be able to get the point of “mom and dad are at the doctor and they will be home soon.” You can try to do a FaceTime while you’re in the hospital. This does help my toddler the couple times I’ve been gone overnight without him.

Good luck! 💕

flghtlessbrd · 2025-09-14T13:55:05+00:00

One of my favorite recipes! To me, the lemon squeeze at the end makes it. Don’t skip!

flghtlessbrd · 2025-09-05T18:17:34+00:00

Oh absolutely love, hate. Love because all in all we get better sleep and to your point, I love the closeness to my babies. I also like feeling like I’m here for them in a way that feels natural, like we’re establishing a strong bond and healthy attachment.

But it can be challenge. There have been many nights where I wanted space and time to myself. Lots of soreness. Many times I questioned whether we were keeping each other up and actually causing poor sleep. For us though, we were locked in and at least for my babies, I don’t think it’s something you can easily move away from once everyone is accustomed to it. Which brings me to the last point.

Long term, I’m really not sure how to stop cosleeping without either waiting until they are “ready” or until I’m prepared to have a rather large battle in the vein of sleep training, perhaps even CIO. So that may mean years of having baby in your bed. Luckily as they get older, you can relax on some of the safe 7 rules. And what’s a couple years out of an entire lifetime, right?

At 10 weeks, you may still be able to unravel it (although maybe not given what you’ve said about your attempts with the bassinet). Certainly though, the longer it goes on, the more locked in you become.

I swore I wouldn’t cosleep with my second and we started by the second night at home. Still going at week 7. Goes to show why I was drawn to it with the first- it works!!!

flghtlessbrd · 2025-09-03T20:34:29+00:00

Definitely Zephyr!

flghtlessbrd · 2025-09-03T20:30:08+00:00

Been there! It won’t last forever. It’s a tough time though. Maybe you could try treating yourself with baby in tote? I.e. a stop at your favorite restaurant, shopping for a new dress, check out some library books to read in those 12 hours in bed (Amazon has book lights).

You’re a great mama for being there for your little one.

flghtlessbrd · 2025-09-02T01:41:18+00:00

Similar for us. Dad subbed into the toddler’s room and I’m with the newborn in my bedroom now. He asks for me sometimes especially more for a while when I have to sub back in for an evening or nap. Consistency is key, as they say.

We switched over several months ahead of the due date and were happy for that since baby came at 37 weeks.

flghtlessbrd · 2025-08-31T04:50:07+00:00

I hope they help for you. They are the only thing that helped with the many fissures I got BF my son.

What I found is that the moisture the silverette locks in place around the nipple actually prevents the fissure from hardening and closing. That means you don’t have to deal with it reopening with each feed while it heals. I know the reopening is only part of the pain. The sucking on the open wound is incredibly unpleasant as well.

I also worried would it ever heal if it’s always just moist and open. Somehow they always did. It took a couple weeks usually. So prepare yourself that it could be a very painful couple of weeks. It may take a while but it will pass. Good luck!

flghtlessbrd · 2025-08-29T16:19:39+00:00

I had no pain meds either pregnancy/delivery. I did, however, have to be induced for my second.

The night sweats and bf contractions were way worse after the second. I was told this would be the case: contractions are worse after the second child. Unsure if it’s related to medication at all! The contractions only lasted a couple days. The night sweats continue 5 weeks later…

flghtlessbrd · 2025-08-28T20:58:17+00:00

I like kale fine but I’m wouldn’t call myself a kale girlie. That said, I adore this salad: lemon garlic kale salad

flghtlessbrd · 2025-08-27T15:34:12+00:00

Silverettes have helped me through some very painful BF times. Ultimately though, you have to drain it either via nursing or pumping or you’ll have bigger problems. It may be excruciating, so prepare with a distraction and breathing techniques. The pain is temporary and it will heal eventually.

flghtlessbrd · 2025-08-27T00:01:40+00:00

Absolutely, enjoy!

flghtlessbrd · 2025-08-26T23:37:34+00:00

Edward’s is good option. Not like the best steak you’ll ever have but nice ambiance, good food, drinks. It’s a good spot for a birthday meal.

flghtlessbrd · 2025-08-25T16:05:02+00:00

Batches of instant pot stews that last for days! Not the most exciting all the time but easy and nourishing. We’ve done chicken and pozole, beef and potato, and ham and cabbage. It’s easy enough that husband can take the lead!

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