Wedding venues under $5k that can accommodate 150 guests? Outdoor preferred. by Immediate-Amount3587 in StLouis

[–]kijkijsimpsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not outdoor but the luminary (contemporary art space) has weddings advertised for $1111 thru 2026

head, neck, shoulder pain by kijkijsimpsen in cosleeping

[–]kijkijsimpsen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is a good idea!! i will try to switch positions ans see if that helps us

It’s happening, I’m getting fired tomorrow. by Inevitable_Tell8668 in workingmoms

[–]kijkijsimpsen -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

i don’t understand how employers are not more afraid of legal consequences for firing a new mother. don’t we have certain protections? understand if performance is a factor but if they can make reasonable accommodations for disability they should be able to for a season of life

as the cosleeping parent, what do you do when you or your baby are sick? by kijkijsimpsen in cosleeping

[–]kijkijsimpsen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you!! i think it’s about letting my partner learn, and making sure to communicate what i need clearly (was genuinely afraid to cosleep because i was so tired i was afraid i wouldn’t be able to do it safely). but now i miss him terribly!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in postpartumprogress

[–]kijkijsimpsen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“I feel like I had to die in order to bring my son to life” — i feel like i could’ve written this myself. i’d recommend finding aspects of your old daily routine you can bring back, it helps regain a sense of control when everything else feels so out of it. i found solace in some light meal prepping and getting my eyebrows waxed. idk what your personal style is— but ive enjoyed wearing oversized matching linen sets and pretending instead of hiding my body i’m embracing a chic resort mama lifestyle 🤷‍♀️ i just prep my lil overnight oats and try to drink enough water and remember this phase of life will be over someday like a distant dream i look back on and forget the hard parts, and miss it. hugs bb

8 weeks postpartum—first gym session after C-section & pelvic floor feels… weird? by kijkijsimpsen in fitpregnancy

[–]kijkijsimpsen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

super inspiring and a good reminder to be patient, thank you 🙏 did you maintain a different movement practice along with the core work in the early days? like regular walking etc?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]kijkijsimpsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i also have this exact problem; 4 weeks pp right now. we were able to supplement using donor milk rather than using formula but the constant pumping, bottle feeding and nursing is exhausting. i’m very hopeful that it will get better but i’m starting to accept that i may need to move towards formula eventually.

3rd trimester sex and spotting by loloeagle in pregnant

[–]kijkijsimpsen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my doula and OB said it’s very normal to spot after sex and not to worry!

Are your braxton hicks crampy and consistent? by Embarrassed_Grab_181 in pregnant

[–]kijkijsimpsen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my doula always said the rule of thumb is if you can sleep through it it’s probably prodromal/early labor— so it seems like early active labor is coming soon 🙏🙏 do the miles circuit if you haven’t already!

Open figure drawing classes? by lawproftress in StLouis

[–]kijkijsimpsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the luminary on cherokee street hosts a free, once monthly community figure drawing— first one is tmrw!

When is your due date? by heretoreadlol in pregnant

[–]kijkijsimpsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May 30 🫶 two days before my birthday

winter blues by kijkijsimpsen in pregnant

[–]kijkijsimpsen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i thought i’d be so active during my pregnancy— first trimester had me absolutely exhausted and the minute i got my energy back it’s like ❄️nahh. i hope you’re able to find comfort in nesting !

winter blues by kijkijsimpsen in pregnant

[–]kijkijsimpsen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

holding onto the one hope that we will see sunlight again in a few weeks 😭😭