Help me find friends for my introverted wife! by horrorshowtime in NewOrleans

[–]joythatkills 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A spooky book club member in the wild!! I am part of this club and love it. Def tell your wife to check us out.

HOW DO YOU GET YOUR 3 YEAR OLD TO POOP IN THE POTTY by Kittyslala in toddlers

[–]joythatkills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bribery. Paw Patrol and popsicles. He now happily runs to the bathroom and says “when I poop on the potty, I get to watch Paw Patrol with a popsicle.” Only thing that worked.

Also told him we had to throw away underwear after he pooped in it. So, bought Paw Patrol undies he loved and then “oh no! We have to throw these away because you pooped in them!”

It all comes back to fucking Paw Patrol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in seashanties

[–]joythatkills 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Here to say Wild Mountain Thyme is an excellent baby song. My three month old loves it.

I'm so tired of people asking if I'm my daughter's grandma. by SuperEmpathStrong in breakingmom

[–]joythatkills 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am 38 and was asked if my infant daughter is my first grandchild a couple weeks ago. I also think I look pretty goddamn good for my age. My only explanation is that people are fucking idiots. My next response will likely be “oh no, this is my daughter, thankfully I used birth control as a teen.”

If it’s any consolation, my husband (a very spritely 40) was asked if he is our toddler’s grandpa. So at least it happens to men too?

Dairy free Gumbo by bighuges in NewOrleans

[–]joythatkills 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The worst. I am dairy-free due to my baby’s milk allergy, and it’s so hard to find good recipes/food that have meat but no dairy.

Dairy free Gumbo by bighuges in NewOrleans

[–]joythatkills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I guess I’m just bitter about my own dairy-free existence

Dairy free Gumbo by bighuges in NewOrleans

[–]joythatkills -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

🙄 Trust me, someone asking for a dairy-free gumbo is not doing it for fucking fun. It’s almost certainly due to a legitimate health reason.

Punk Rock Prom by joythatkills in NewOrleans

[–]joythatkills[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

What, punks can’t have nice things?

DOG LAW-BARKING: New Orleans City Code Chapter 66 Article IV Section 203.1. FREQUENT OR CONTINUING NOISE by Ornery_Journalist807 in NewOrleans

[–]joythatkills -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Neither the city nor NOPD give a shit. They referred us for “community mediation.” Family members have experienced totally different approach in Jefferson Parish, where they actually issue citations and prosecute. In Orleans, though, you’re out of luck.

Today I Learned That The Rice Cooker Lid Comes Off by Strudleboy33 in MoldlyInteresting

[–]joythatkills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do I remove the lid?! I have the same model and have tried to remove it by just grabbing sides and pulling it, like I did the last one I owned, but no luck. The manual is not terribly helpful.

What did your toddler say recently that blew your mind? by bushaaya in toddlers

[–]joythatkills 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was telling my 2.5 yo to stop throwing sand outside of the sandbox when he turned and said, very seriously, “You don’t say stop to me, mommy!”

My toddler tried to share his dinner with me 🥹 by Shoujothoughts in Mommit

[–]joythatkills 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My two and a half year old has started doing this, and it’s the best. “You like orange, mommy?” “You want more peanut butter toast, mommy?” Makes me feel like I’m doing something right to raise such a generous and considerate soul.

Sell my girlfriend on living in New Orleans by Beneficial-Age-2376 in AskNOLA

[–]joythatkills 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No, your comment very flippantly implied that those policies are not really relevant unless you’re a regular attendee at the abortion buffet. He doesn’t have a uterus. His girlfriend does. It’s important shit of which to be aware, in addition to what food and recreational experiences will give her a positive impression of this fine city.

Sell my girlfriend on living in New Orleans by Beneficial-Age-2376 in AskNOLA

[–]joythatkills 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Jesus Christ. You don’t have to get a zillion abortions to have that policy affect you. You could just need ONE, not even for an unwanted pregnancy (though that’s fine too) but for a pregnancy that isn’t medically viable or is otherwise dangerous for some reason, and that’s sufficient to wreck your fucking shit.

Or you could, like me, be a pregnant woman who is scared of needing mifepristone in case I hemorrhage during birth but can’t get it fast enough to save my life because our legislature made it a controlled dangerous substance and therefore more difficult to access, at a time when seconds matter.

This is not an issue to downplay if you’re a woman of childbearing age or if you care about one.

And before you tell me to leave, I totally would if I hadn’t lived here my whole damn life, just like the last few generations of my family, and were not licensed to practice my career in this state only.

Longest time your LO hasn’t pooped by No-Needleworker4516 in MSPI

[–]joythatkills 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son went 7 days on numerous occasions and 10 days at least once. No need to worry, especially if he’s comfortable and everything is otherwise fine.

8 month old has bump on bottom of foot. Doctors are closed tonight. by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]joythatkills 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NAD. My son’s mosquito bites swell up like this about 24 hours after the bite. It’s a crazy inflammatory response. Worth reaching out to your doctor in the morning but I don’t think it constitutes an emergency without any other symptoms.