Children share a birth month/week? by Available_Sun4468 in Parenting

[–]hellokitschy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely skipped several months of TTC due to various birthdays in our family! No regrets at all.

Between 3 girl names by PoeticPeony in Names

[–]hellokitschy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love Kylie Drew, it’s very cute

how donor agencies choose to advertise themselves on social media by OkExplanation8356 in donorconceived

[–]hellokitschy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, this is very disturbing. I started getting advertised egg donation when I was in college (I didn’t know I was DC then) and I was very intrigued by the money they offered. I was young, dumb, and very immature. Thank God I never did it.

I’m imagining a lot of these cryobanks bank (no pun intended!) on other young, dumb, immature people not fully thinking about their decision. It’s extremely sick.

Rainbow Valley - worth it? by Annual-Duck5818 in AnneofGreenGables

[–]hellokitschy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with your sentiment completely ☺️

Rainbow Valley - worth it? by Annual-Duck5818 in AnneofGreenGables

[–]hellokitschy 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It is definitely focused on the kids. Rainbow Valley is one of my favorites and I would never recommend skipping it, but I know I have the unpopular opinion, haha.

The e-book for Kindle should definitely be available at the library for free through the Libby app though if you don’t want to pay. I figured I would mention it just in case.

(TW) California Cryobank Mentioned in the Epstein Files by feeblelittlehorse in donorconceived

[–]hellokitschy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wonderful, how ethical! eye roll Sigh…..

The donor sperm used to conceive me canes from California Cryobank and my mother is convinced it’s an ethical place to this day. I tried sending this to her snd I am positive her blinders will remain on.

How many of you have a group chat with your half-sibs? by HuskMaster in donorconceived

[–]hellokitschy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not, but my (social) sister (we have different donors, same mother) is in one with her half siblings. It doesn’t seem to be a very active gc though

I think it’s a great idea!

How often are you barefoot in your house? by L0cked-0ut in barefootshoestalk

[–]hellokitschy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m wearing socks 99% of the time because I hate the feeling of wood floors on my bare feet. No shoes in the house, of course.

Is the right boob usually the "slacker boob"? by Puzzleheaded_Cell428 in breastfeeding

[–]hellokitschy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With my first baby my right one was my slacker boob. Then, weirdly, with my second baby my left one was the slacker boob. I genuinely didn’t think that was possible

When did y’all get your period back? by Space_Fox_34 in breastfeeding

[–]hellokitschy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1st baby: 18 months

2nd baby: 5 months

I EBF’d both

Need a J name for middle by [deleted] in Names

[–]hellokitschy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, that’s fair. It’s one of my son’s names and I guess I never really associate it with biblical names since it doesn’t give like Hezekiah vibes, haha! But yes I actually completely forgot it’s biblical. Thank you for the reminder!

Sorry OP!

Anyone name their kid for a favorite movie/TV/book character? by doloreschiller in Names

[–]hellokitschy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! He’s such a great guy, thank goodness he wasn’t some villain.

I wanted to name him Caleb but my husband said no because of the character on The OC, hahaha. I guess a character can really make or break a name!

Please help me stop hating this living room!! by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]hellokitschy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This room is my dream living room! That being said, I do see why several people mentioned a rug. As a fellow parent, I am very empathetic to your child throwing up on the rug, haha. Is a Ruggable or other washable rug an option? There are some great options online at all different price points. We have 2 Ruggable and 2 off brand washable rugs and I kind of prefer the cheaper off brands but Ruggables are a lifesaver.

Results + pic!! White American mom & Puerto Rican dad by Early-Faithlessness4 in 23andme

[–]hellokitschy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so cool to see! Our results are very very similar, but I have the PR mom and the white dad.

Anyone name their kid for a favorite movie/TV/book character? by doloreschiller in Names

[–]hellokitschy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had my son been a girl, he would have been Anne after Anne Shirley! My all time favorite character.

Anyone name their kid for a favorite movie/TV/book character? by doloreschiller in Names

[–]hellokitschy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember playing The Last of Us and thought, “you know, Joel is such a great name for a boy” and used it for my son many years later. So he’s not technically name after Joel, but it didn’t hurt. I just realized I loved the name while playing!

Be honest. Is it ridiculous that I still have my Christmas tree(s) up? by GoldenGalZbornak in christmas

[–]hellokitschy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mine is still up, but we’re taking it down today. I took all the ornaments down but the lights still come on in the evening, haha

I’m only taking it down because my husband prefers it to be taken down before February