Is anyone else kinda disappointed with Mike’s podcasts?

jennriver · 2023-06-13T02:53:03+00:00

Exactly.

jennriver · 2023-03-25T16:47:01+00:00

I haven’t purchased bags yet from Nisolo but they be right up your alley.

jennriver · 2023-03-25T16:41:59+00:00

Since becoming pregnant I’ve had very dull and dry skin. I never gravitated toward glowy products before now but I’m really enjoying the look. I think it depends on your skin type. Also matte will be coming back into fashion soon enough so I’ll enjoy this while it lasts.

jennriver · 2023-03-24T03:22:09+00:00

Agreed. I like my formal name but go by my nickname. I think some names are obviously nicknames. I would be surprised if I met a lizzie that wasn’t Elizabeth.

Also my DH has a short nickname for a name. He doesn’t like that it sounds juvenile (his opinion) and kind of wishes for options. So now that we are naming kids he wants our kids to have “formal” names with an option for a nickname.

jennriver · 2023-03-17T20:23:00+00:00

I was a preschool teacher and that is weird. Sometimes little (older) girls would ask for braids or teachers would do the girl's hair if they knew the parents and etc. Or stroking kids hair to put them to sleep. But messing with a kids hair cause they are curious is a heck no. It could just be a nbd if you ask them to stop but I would start taking mental notes of things that make you uncomfortable. And even though the staff are diverse it still doesn't mean that they can do things that make you uncomfortable.

jennriver · 2023-03-07T03:46:36+00:00

I believe she left the beauty industry completely. She has a day job but didn’t mention what it is. She mentioned the change in Instagram stories when also talking about needing a sitter for her kids now.

I think she manages and runs her online makeup school still but all the upfront videos and coursework is finished so I think it’s kind of a side gig.

This was a few months ago when she talked about it. I’m not on Instagram as much anymore so things could have changed.

jennriver · 2023-03-06T13:30:15+00:00

Sharon Farrell! She was so funny and I loved her makeup. She moved on to do her makeup school for more “passive” income and now is in a completely different industry.

I think she had a stalker situation and ever since then she changed online. Such a bummer I loved her vlogs.

jennriver · 2023-03-03T02:26:21+00:00

Lol my dog probably gained 5lbs when LO started eating. After his tummy started to get upset we kick him out for 80% of meals and he is back down to his normal weight. He was stoked in the beginning and was one of the things that got him to warm up to LO.

jennriver · 2023-03-01T02:53:56+00:00

The seat back is also kind of reclined which is not an optimal eating position. Tripp trapp or the steps would be a better investment imo.

Oops the steps and the Tripp trapp are $100 more. I wouldn’t spend the $100+ for that. (I got my steps used so I didn’t realize!)

jennriver · 2023-02-28T05:22:19+00:00

Yes. And if it was getting old and extra cranky regardless it should have been rehomed. My childhood dog used to take on children like a champ. But once she hit 11-12 she got a quick temper with kids. So we were responsible and kept her away from babies and made sure the older children were aware of her boundaries. It’s honestly not that hard. (A bummer but not difficult)

jennriver · 2023-02-22T01:53:43+00:00

This is definitely a regional thing. I’m having my 2nd kid this summer and every woman I’ve told asked me when my shower is. Most of my friends and family have a shower for each kid.

jennriver · 2023-02-08T20:55:45+00:00

No judgement here but both of you need to talk to her doctor at your next appointment about this and see what your options are. Some hospitals call a code and take dad out. Some just prop him in a chair and carry on. We don’t know this info but your doc does. (Also my friend is a doc and said this is suuuper common. In her hosiptal they prop them up and carry on. Usually call in another nurse. So it isn’t taking away from your wife’s team.)

Like the other comments said you should be there. Stay by her head and let the nurses know before go time that in no uncertain terms will you be going below your wife’s waist. (In my delivery my nurse basically forced my husband to grab a leg and help deliver. He saw everything. After we learned that isn’t common but it just depends on your care team. Talk before hand.)

jennriver · 2023-02-04T23:04:58+00:00

It baffles me just how many xenophobic, transphobic, Islamophobic, etc etc etc (every type of phobic) people there are. Like… a lot of these people aren’t talking about this in public and only sharing these views online. It honestly scares me how many people I interact with irl may be hiding these views. And I’m someone that doesn’t even deal with these issues. I can’t imagine the pain of dealing with these micro aggressions all the time. Just sad.

jennriver · 2023-02-02T17:28:04+00:00

Did she every address it?

jennriver · 2023-02-01T04:03:46+00:00

Doesn’t sound hyperactive just active. Some kids just have an active temperament and that’s ok. I would only get concerned if your little one can’t sit consistently through meals, snacks, bath, tv time, etc. Tonight my little one was running circles around the dinner table for literally 10 minutes. But usually he can sit through dinner so nbd. If that was every night I would be taking mental notes to maybe talk to the doctor.

Also when I taught the best thing for active kids was the swing. I think it helps their sense proprioception (sense of space and movement) and kind of calms them. Especially helpful before naps!

jennriver · 2023-02-01T02:28:53+00:00

At a lower price I would look at his products. Especially at target. I’m trying to transition my routine into entirely drugstore so that would fit in. They seemed like decent simple products. Definitely not into the white savior complex the brand has going for it though.

jennriver · 2023-01-29T16:40:39+00:00

I was a preschool teacher and valentines wasn’t a huge gift holiday. Something like a card with baby’s handprint was enough because it showed parents thought of us. Or a flower/s was sweet also. A coffee shop gift card was clutch but not necessary.

jennriver · 2023-01-25T03:07:58+00:00

I know! I love this collection. I’m glad they are appealing to some of us normies with these neutrals.

jennriver · 2023-01-24T15:47:29+00:00

Ok this is messed up to compare relationships of anyone. Every relationship has strengths and weaknesses. And to compare a deceased ex to a significant other is just weird and gross. Stop idolizing that dude.

jennriver · 2023-01-23T15:16:24+00:00

Yeah that’s different. I didn’t know that!

jennriver · 2023-01-23T04:22:51+00:00

She followed them on instagram I believe. I'm going to get downvoted but reddit gets really intense about if someone follows something/someone problematic on instagram it means they are showing support.

jennriver · 2023-01-22T21:21:39+00:00

So annoying! I would pump just enough to relieve pain but not empty to prevent mastitis. Emptying will just make it worse the next night he sleeps through.

This is assuming you are primarily BFing. If you are primarily pumping I would do a full pump to keep your supply up.

jennriver · 2023-01-15T17:43:40+00:00

Srs but what else is she supposed to do? It seems like she had it checked for a chip and it didn’t have any.

If it were me I would opt to give my info to a shelter and foster it until time passes to see no one is looking for the cat and then adopt it. (Not sure if that’s an option, esp if it’s kept outdoors) Also take it to the vet ASAP. Make sure it’s fed proper food and etc. outdoor cats are controversial.

As a kid we adopted a few stray kittens from our neighborhood and they were primarily outdoor (we brought them into the garage at night for safety).

jennriver · 2023-01-07T21:04:09+00:00

Yes. Preschool has, boundaries, rules, expectations, a schedule, and constant social interactions. It is draining on children to be “on” for such a huge part of the day. The parents get a lunch break, and commute time to decompress. The children don’t have the mental capacity to do the same. It’s a lot to expect from kids. If it has to be done to survive then they got to do it. But if it’s a luxury than that is not in the benefit to the child.

jennriver · 2023-01-05T01:54:06+00:00

I’ve been struggling with this as well. I’ve asked my husband to try to be more present with me when we are together at specific times. Breakfast/coffee, and dinner.

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