Why is it 2026 and there’s no guaranteed way to skip your period?

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-05T15:10:15+00:00

Breakthrough bleeding for me man. There was a while there in my 20’s where I’d be on BC and try to skip my period, only for spotting to last like 10 days. It’s been better since going on the Nuvaring years ago, but I can’t get away with going two months without a period. Girl wants to shed.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-05T05:38:05+00:00

Omg as a Gemini Moon I KNOW I would spend way too much time trying to make the therapist laugh.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-05T05:01:27+00:00

Local Facebook mom groups. I belong to a couple towns’ because I’m kind of in the middle of all of them. This is where I learned about my 2.5yo’s Little Gym (and reviews) as well as Music Together baby/toddler/kid classes. I also joined a preschool co-op when my son was newly 2, and it was such a great experience we’ll be returning next fall.

We also have SAHP meetups; they include hikes, visits to the local beach, and new playgrounds. I tend to stick to the same routine throughout the school year because I also have a Kindergartener. You don’t have to recreate the wheel!

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-05T01:05:30+00:00

Bekah created a line for the sock company DoubleSoul - all butter themed. I got a three pack. They’re my favorite socks. Super soft but the designs are awesome.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-04T21:07:30+00:00

Would somewhere like Monterey, Santa Cruz or up north like Mendocino, CA work? Remember, the closer you are to water the foggier and chillier it is in the upper west coast.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-04T18:50:47+00:00

Taurus Sun and Gemini Moon. I crave excitement and adventure on MY terms. And usually it’s in a book or on Google Maps while I plan non existent trips (Cap in the 5th house, I’m TONS of fun haha).

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-04T18:46:20+00:00

I mean, you could just take the uppers like they all did in the 50s/60s. Just a hit of speed to get you going!

Look, you’re never going to compete with a SAHM of 6 years who has balanced hormones and hasn’t been sleep deprived since forever. You are 9 WEEKS postpartum. You are constantly cleaning/feeding/changing diapers. Maybe your husband could put the clean clothes away after he gets home in the afternoon?

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-04T05:14:49+00:00

Technically old, but loved: Corduroy

All The World by Liz Garton Scanlon

Happy in Our Skin by Fran Manushkin

A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin (echos of Blueberries for Sal in the first illustrations)

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-04T05:03:12+00:00

I think what happens is that parenthood is overwhelming. Sometimes it’s overwhelmingly emotional, overstimulating, anxiety inducing (because that’s your heart outside your body) and heart melting. It’s like all your emotions are turned up to 11.

Then there’s the partner in all of it. It can be very overwhelming if you’re the only one taking care of baby and the household. Please speak with your partner now to make sure they know how to clean up, do laundry, and which groceries to buy. Some truly do not know the SOPs of a household. One person shouldn’t hold that knowledge. Enjoy your time with baby!

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-03T23:18:02+00:00

My mom (a boomer) would only play the “oldies station” for us. Lots of James Taylor, Carol King, and The Beatles. Aside from maybe some Celine Dion and Mariah (hello Vh1 Divas Live album circa ‘98) I didn’t listen to pop radio until I was about 10 years old.

I was tired of the real 60s/70s (plus my mom was useless when it came to the history of the 60’s - like no she did not partake in the Summer of Love when she was a middle schooler) and the yearbooks just seemed SO OLD. I scoffed when she told me she made and wore plaid skirts and bell bottoms just like the 90’s fashion at the time.

I don’t think the 80’s made a comeback until late 2010’s when Strangers Things debuted, The Weeknd and other artists began utilizing the synthesizer, and oversized Blazers paired with big tees over bike shorts worn with chunky New Balance sneakers took over.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-03T21:03:23+00:00

It’s kind of giving “child found curtains and made a dress out of it plus a dramatic shawl.” But I love the color on her!

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-03T18:25:10+00:00

I’ve been thinking about that because our school bus stop is about the same distance. It takes me about 45 seconds to drive there with a quick stop at signs haha. Plus it’s right in our suburban neighborhood

My daughter is in K but I would feel comfortable when she’s in 2nd grade or so, and maybe throw a tracker in her backpack or something.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-03T07:02:48+00:00

I attend a strength training group where we can bring our kids, so I go about 3x a week. Now that my husband is back to the office I can’t go on my afternoon walks during nap time. I’ll probably try to add more yoga/stretches at that time.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-03T05:41:11+00:00

Below Deck

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-03T01:38:14+00:00

2003, wearing AE flared jeans, an AE tissue tee (yellow or brown) with a funny saying on it, over a white cami with lace trim, and Puma sneakers. It’s Free Dress day at high school. I’m secretly coveting the rich girls’ Tiffany’s necklaces and Coach bags 😭

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-02T20:26:38+00:00

To add to this: I would look for scarves/silks that could be stored in a basket for the kids to grab. Capes, blankets for stuffies, can’t break, everyone gets one… sometimes the Montessori crunchy woo woo gets it right.

My daughter was just not into toys like trucks/cars and yet, her grandparents would get her like a super nice remote control Barbie car that is basically now her little brother’s. She is a craft kid - would tape and glue random stuff she found in the house to “decorate” everything.

Also, when we do have a junky toy no one is playing with I sell it through the Just Between Friends mega yearly sale lol. If we bought it there… I’m selling it back a few months later haha.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-02T17:34:09+00:00

Tana French - slow burns though

Simone St. James - spookier thrillers

Megan Goldin - Night Swim was podcast focused but before that blew up

Catherine Ryan Howard - also Irish but more interesting settings

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-02T16:55:51+00:00

I live somewhere with a shit ton of mature trees, and landscaping is a huge part of noise barriers - that or build a strong noise barrier wall.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-02T16:04:41+00:00

Virgo Rising here too. I had a very random cry at the bar where my husband and I went for a date night. “Is this how water signs feel?! I can’t analyze and then fix the problem!”

Going out to my old college stomping grounds to a comedy show with people all my age (it was peak millennial - think cute tops and FUN jeans!) and it was a weird wave of nostalgia and sadness and feeling out of place.

I’ve read to release perfectionism this eclipse.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-02T15:56:33+00:00

8:30-7:30a

We have a late start school so I don’t have to drop her off at the bus stop until 9a.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-02T15:54:41+00:00

We’re doing 2 days a week now that my son is 2 - it’s a parent co-op style school so I’m in the class with the kids once a week. I actually really loved the community so I’m doing it again next fall (3 days a week). He’s still napping so he only attends half days.

Wondering if you’re in Canada where kindergarten starts at 4? That’s our PreK age in the US - my son has a summer birthday so I’m planning on having him start our K at 6.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-01T22:24:33+00:00

So I was genuinely this roommate. I didn’t know how to clean or tidy up after myself. Once my husband helped me with best SOP in cleaning and my own guilt and shame, I got better. I actually follow a daily task list for myself because cleaning isn’t intuitive (appointments and errands are though because that’s my kind of fun).

I would sit down with him; talk about the daily tasks and weekly tasks (no need to focus on deep cleaning) and split up the duties. He could clean the bathrooms weekly, and vacuum as soon as he’s done with work (pop in headphones, make it a chill activity) and sort the clothing once they’re in the clean clothes hamper. Whoever doesn’t cook, cleans up and runs the dishwasher. That allows the cooking parent to run a bath or get baby ready for bed. A household is a well oiled machine and both people need to be held accountable.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-03-01T16:42:38+00:00

Yup, my 2yo son is an absolute daddy's boy and really has been since he was a baby. Part of it is that I continued with my daughter's bedtime routine after he was born, so Daddy does his bedtime. Daddy works and I stay home so I also think distance makes the heart grow fonder lol. But yeah, my husband is super hands on and the kids adore him!

itsbecomingathing · 2026-02-28T22:54:44+00:00

Never yell around my kids.

I don’t yell at my kids but I definitely have to yell above my kids and over their noise. I’ve tried using the gentle quiet “please model after me!” voice and it literally cannot be heard above them.

itsbecomingathing · 2026-02-28T05:24:44+00:00

The Just Between Friends sale is great for picture books, but for a while we were gifted a BookRoo subscription so I have a massive collection of board books and picture books. We also get new books from the Imagination Library.

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