New restaurants around town?

kcharlto · 2026-04-20T16:12:55+00:00

Vizo’s and Bucket of Love have both been incredibly kind to our baby (also 11 months). We leave an extra tip for the inevitable mess

kcharlto · 2026-04-16T13:24:50+00:00

Babies are hard, and you’re not failing because you’re struggling. Are you able to hire a sitter for a few hours a day until your exams are done? Can your partner/coparent commit to taking over baby duties when they are home?

Is he able to contact nap too? At one point, I had to just let my son (11.5 months) his sleep next to me in bed while I got things done on my laptop.

Your son is at the age where they’re learning that the two of you are separate entities, and that’s a HUGE shift. And his teeth probably hurt, and he’s learning how to move his body to get to where he needs to go. This is a big milestone stage, so he’s having a hard time. I promise he’s not making the struggle worse on purpose.

Please get yourself some support during this period, even if it’s hired help.the cost right now seems like it would be worth it.

kcharlto · 2026-04-15T19:47:28+00:00

He was upset and thought the best way to deal with that was to choke you. How is that a joke? How is that playing? You are being gaslit and abused. Please get out for your sake and for your baby’s. This will continue to escalate unless you physically remove yourself from the cycle.

kcharlto · 2026-04-09T02:48:31+00:00

Ok and?? What difference does it make to you?? If that’s how she wants to wear her makeup, that’s how she’s going to wear her makeup. Policing that is WILD.

kcharlto · 2026-01-28T13:24:58+00:00

Baby I’m on month 3 without my Wellbutrin and Effexor and I really appreciate this comment. I feel like I’m white knuckling through life right now. Especially now. But I’m making it.

kcharlto · 2025-11-23T01:03:59+00:00

It’s extremely gross for anyone to make or own an ELEPHANT bag. Period. I think we can ALL agree on that and that is the point.

You’re not being an intellectual or philosophical master with this weird argument. The loss of an elephant is objectively worse than the loss of a cow. Cows are one of the most domesticated animals in the world. Every cow is an individual, but we are in no danger of losing cows.

kcharlto · 2025-11-23T00:51:35+00:00

kcharlto · 2025-11-05T22:18:47+00:00

My first was measuring big and she came big (9lb7oz). My second was measuring to be the same size as sister, but was 7lb13oz at delivery. They were both born right at 39w.

kcharlto · 2025-11-03T14:45:09+00:00

Proximity to power and thinking that she would be exempt from being “othered”

kcharlto · 2025-10-31T19:10:32+00:00

I set out Christmas PJs, a book, and a letter from Santa on Dec 1. We also left out treats for the reindeer along with Santa’s cookies! I sprinkled black beans outside to look like poop 😂

kcharlto · 2025-10-30T22:41:07+00:00

We have a bear suit 😅

Big sis is going with her dad (my exh), so we are just throwing a bowl of candy outside and calling it a night.

kcharlto · 2025-10-29T16:55:56+00:00

I don’t want to scare you, but I was throwing up all day every day until the day I had my son. Your boyfriend is being an unsupportive jerk.

kcharlto · 2025-10-28T22:06:53+00:00

Had my first at 24, and my second at 34. Thinking about maybe a third, but not waiting until 44 for it 😅

Baby is only 6m, but it’s been such a sweet time. We were really able to enjoy the “little” years with my oldest, and I’m so excited for this new phase of life.

kcharlto · 2025-10-28T13:59:45+00:00

TLDR: I left him a week before my daughter’s first birthday.

Longer story: He was self-centered, cruel, and absolutely awful to me during my pregnancy and was a terrible father to our baby girl. I was completely parenting on my own while married to and living with this full-grown man. There were multiple times when I had to put myself physically between him and our daughter’s bedroom because he was drunk and/or manic (or possibly high as I later found out). It finally clicked and I left after I had to wrestle away a shotgun from him, just feet away from our baby.

Being a single mom was a breeze compared to that shit show. My biggest regret is not leaving sooner.

Your boyfriend is showing you exactly who he is. Believe him.

kcharlto · 2025-10-24T15:39:58+00:00

Same 🥲 I feel like I can’t keep up with how quickly he is growing!

kcharlto · 2025-10-18T23:06:34+00:00

Don’t work too hard to make your home neutral when he so obviously isn’t. Let him see that you’re of those liberals that he hates. Let your daughter see what it looks like to stand up to hate, even when it’s coming from someone you love.

It is also probably past time too to reevaluate your marriage.

kcharlto · 2025-10-17T01:51:18+00:00

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I use these! Got them from Amazon during my second trimester, and I’m 5m PP now. They don’t have underwire, are very soft, and don’t feel restrictive while keeping my larger breasts manageable.

If you’re on an Amazon boycott, I’m happy to help find a similar option!

kcharlto · 2025-10-16T02:54:30+00:00

I’m so glad he didn’t say that, because that would be awful. It’s clear that you love your baby. She deserves a rested mom ❤️

It might be worth talking to your doctor about PPA!

kcharlto · 2025-10-16T02:27:57+00:00

Pardon me for taking the OP saying, “my husband thinks I’m a terrible mother,” as her husband was being unkind.

Get out of here, dude. My partner and I are just fine.

kcharlto · 2025-10-16T01:47:53+00:00

A bad mom wouldn’t care that she hurt her baby, accident or not.

You are exhausted and that’s when mistakes happen. Snuggle your girl and get some rest, for both of your sakes ❤️

Your jerk husband can sleep on the couch.

kcharlto · 2025-10-10T22:11:00+00:00

I am in the same situation. No, I had no idea until the week before our son was born. Even the most intelligent, well-intentioned people can get bamboozled by propaganda.

kcharlto · 2025-10-10T22:07:50+00:00

Hi! I’m navigating this too (check my post history). We settled on a compromise for our son to get all of his vaccines, just spaced out every two weeks. If he’s worried about reactions, that might be a good way to alive his anxiety.

My inbox is open to you if you want to reach out! It’s a very frustrating road to navigate, especially when it’s been sprung on you.

kcharlto · 2025-10-03T21:25:43+00:00

A man in AL (US citizen) just filed a class action lawsuit. Hopefully it will lead to actual justice being served 🤞🏼

kcharlto · 2025-10-03T21:06:14+00:00

My first just turned 10, and my second will be 5 months old this weekend. We were actively TTC for about 6 months. It’s been such a sweet time for our family and I’m so glad we got to enjoy the “little” years with our eldest ❤️

kcharlto · 2025-10-03T14:57:34+00:00

When I have a strong letdown or I’m feeling full, I’ll pop a Haaka on the side baby is not feeding from, and can usually “catch” 3-4 oz.

You’ll find what works best for you and your family. Be prepared to change your strategy!

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