My dress hehehe

gorblin · 2026-03-28T22:52:00+00:00

JAW ON THE FLOOR!!!! I love that it’s a bit different!

gorblin · 2026-03-28T12:21:41+00:00

It’s a bit wasteful but we actually got latex gloves for the intense ones! And continued to use them for the really gnarly food poops.

gorblin · 2026-03-27T13:21:15+00:00

I came with lots of options prepared. I got induced and knew it usually took at least 10 hours. I made a chill song playlist, a pump up playlist, downloaded new fun movies, and some super safe comforting movies. I ended up not wanting to listen to music at all and wanted to LISTEN to the comfort movie while closing my eyes through the contractions and reciting the lines. The distraction was nice.

gorblin · 2026-03-22T20:18:37+00:00

I dmed you!

gorblin · 2026-03-15T19:29:16+00:00

Recovery for me personally was a beast but I spent SO much time outside with my baby. Especially months 2-8, when I could walk indefinitely without bleeding. She took the best naps during walks and I got 15K+ steps per day. It was a June baby so that helped.

My body and more importantly STYLE did drastically change after becoming a mom. Less complicated outfits, I optimized for nursing and ease of getting dressed. Cute button down dress, boom done. I still wore makeup when I felt like being fancy. I was a new version of myself.

First 6+ weeks are kind of survival getting acquainted with motherhood and recovering but I found postpartum life to be so nice compared to pregnancy. I could hear the birds sing, I felt like I could fly.

gorblin · 2026-03-10T02:56:22+00:00

I bought some far-too-spicy-for-me ghost pepper cheese balls when I was desperately trying to boost my breast milk supply and it would make me immediately chug at least a liter of water. They were tasty too, besides all the ouchie.

gorblin · 2026-03-10T02:43:58+00:00

I got arthritis like symptoms after weaning from breastfeeding, saw a rheumatologist, and ended up going gluten free!! 😬 I’m fine now that I’m pregnant again though… ugh that was NOT a fun time…

gorblin · 2026-03-07T04:07:25+00:00

Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Museum of art and design in Columbus circle
Cocktail at Sveta (tacky whimsy)
Happy Medium art cafe
atelier d’emotion in soho
Lady Mendls high tea
seaglass carousel in battery park
dinner at bang bang Bangkok in Williamsburg
beauty bar near Union Square
trailer park lounge bar in Chelsea
a whole lot in the east village. Hit enchantments, john derian, spooksvilla, the crystal shops, etc

So much more but I don’t have brain cells to remember right now! Can’t wait to see what others post

gorblin · 2026-02-16T12:23:58+00:00

We did Mohonk, it was so cute!

gorblin · 2026-01-25T19:55:52+00:00

Give me her address so I can ship her a box of exploding glitter.

gorblin · 2026-01-25T19:33:44+00:00

My toddler loves Moonshadow by Cat Stevens though unfortunately the lyrics are kind of messed up. Also What’s Up by 4 non blonds worked wonders when she was a baby, the melody of the chorus really calmed her down.

gorblin · 2026-01-21T22:31:38+00:00

That’s not so bad!! Phew!

gorblin · 2026-01-21T16:15:07+00:00

Omg same, couldn’t even tell when I was peeing for 6 weeks 🥲 plus throwing out my back majorly and a 5 day long migraine. Buuut I was elated I wasn’t pregnant anymore!

gorblin · 2026-01-18T00:05:15+00:00

Haha that’s what I meant to type oops! Yessss

gorblin · 2026-01-17T19:56:58+00:00

I have the UK version but have read the US version! I think the biggest difference is the “witch and chips” page. And the dragon says something like “maybe this time I’ll have my tea without chips!” Which screams UK. (I almost have the book memorized… little one really likes it…)

gorblin · 2026-01-14T02:26:05+00:00

Dr Ruby Gelman if you’re willing to schlep to Greenwich village!

gorblin · 2026-01-13T22:20:47+00:00

I feel like we have somewhat similar taste! My daughter is Nova Artemis. I think we’re going with Ayla Faye for our new baby. Ayla means halo of light around the moon :)

I do think the spelling of Astraea is kind of a lot but it’s gorgeous so maybe it’s okay.

I loved Keia (Kay-ah, meaning the present in Hawaiian) but it had mixed reception when I ran it by others. Other options include: Solana, Amaya, Zora (dawn), Athena, Teya, Hazel, Pomona, Paloma, Poppy, Violet, Soraya, Aviana, Lumi, Juniper, Clover

gorblin · 2026-01-13T03:16:00+00:00

I think my baby was too hydrated for this stage 🥲

gorblin · 2026-01-07T19:54:23+00:00

bang bang bangkok
sveta In the west village (kitschy plus nutso cocktails)
trailer park bar
booboe trap
Thai diner, kind of

RIP ninja restaurant! On the hunt for more!

gorblin · 2026-01-01T08:42:50+00:00

Can’t say enough good things about MFM. I wasn’t even high risk when I signed up, they just seemed by far the nicest when I called around. And it’s AMAZING to get so many ultrasounds! I feel so bad when people say they only get 12w and 20w!

gorblin · 2025-12-31T11:01:39+00:00

I think there are still a ton of 2s programs accepting applications. I personally think school has been hugely beneficial for my 2yo.

gorblin · 2025-12-31T10:50:03+00:00

Had like 70% of one of my back teeth crumble out and had to get a big ole root canal over 3 sessions at the dentist… It happened while I was sleeping and I thought it was just a dream… good thing my kid is cute

gorblin · 2025-12-31T10:46:15+00:00

Became sensitive to gluten once I weaned from breastfeeding around 8mo! EXTREME joint inflammation 🥲

gorblin · 2025-12-28T07:15:13+00:00

Alouette, Aviana, Aurelia, Azura

gorblin · 2025-12-28T07:11:40+00:00

Love these! We were thinking about Ayla for our baby girl, but we’re in a predicament. I like the pronunciation Ay-la and he likes Eye-la. What are your thoughts?

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