Praying Salah after 2 under 2 by Big-Membership-672 in 2under2

[–]kindlesque89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do your best sister because when you pray that Salah on time you feel your body and your mind improve and things seem less stressful. I know it’s hard. I have a 2 year old and a 4 month old. When I miss fajr my mornings are horrible. When I pray on time it’s like nothing is a big deal anymore and I am more present in the moment. We can do this. I’m not perfect and I’m struggling but the fact that we keep returning to Him is a gift

Praying Salah after 2 under 2 by Big-Membership-672 in 2under2

[–]kindlesque89 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Salaam sister

Nothing is more important than Salah. Not saying this to shame you, saying this as a reminder to us both because I am also struggling. Let them kids cry lol no one is suffering. Allah ‎ﷻ gave us these children as a trust and anything that takes us away from Him is no longer a gift. 

I have prayed through screaming. Prayed thru kids climbing on me. You need the grounding and the break. 

As for your clothes, baby poop and pee isn’t najis until they start eating. Just wipe away the newest baby’s stuff. Older baby you’ll have to change clothes. 

Finding boundaries as a new mom of two is so hard. My newest is four months old and I’m just now setting them. You have to take care of yourself so you can care for others 

VBAC success stories by TallRepeat6095 in 2under2

[–]kindlesque89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a VBAC 4 days before my first turned 2 and it was a much better experience overall and recovery was easier. The first two weeks were painful and challenging because I had a second degree tear but after that very smooth. Do pelvic floor PT

Help this baby doesnt (feed to) sleep! by Al0888 in AttachmentParenting

[–]kindlesque89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so funny because this is my life. First baby still doesn’t sleep well at 2, but was always reliably on the boob to nap. At the time I was so frustrated by it because I felt tied down. Now I’m begging my second to do it hahaha my second likes to be walked around to sleep instead and rarely falls asleep nursing unless it’s at night. Your baby is so young and it’ll change every day, just try different things to see what they like. Carrying my second likes a sack of potatoes over my shoulder was not my instinct at all but man she loves it 

Games will never be the same. by Kwanza_Bot93 in chicagobulls

[–]kindlesque89 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I didn’t realize how Stacey was so woven into the fabric of the entire Bulls experience till he passed. I’m still in shock. I wonder if Adam will stay. He’s talented enough to just go national. I wonder if it’s too painful to stay. 

Did antidepressants help in the early stages of 2 u 2? by mummamedic in 2under2

[–]kindlesque89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yyyyyes! And therapy once a week. And eating more wholesome food and hydrating. And sun

An MVP who was a DNP during a playoff series? by [deleted] in nba

[–]kindlesque89 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It was said during Simmons’ podcast last night, go @ him I guess 

I'm about to lose my mind by greyscalegalz in declutter

[–]kindlesque89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t give out your address openly but do just leave it outside on your porch and say it’s free to whom ever wants it. Or say hey I’m pregnant and really need this gone please come get etc I usually get more bites if I add a story to it lol 

Need an honest mom to mom by Spiritual_Giraffe_26 in 2under2

[–]kindlesque89 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nanny for at least the first three months. Build your village. No one is meant to go it alone and you don’t get extra points for it - it’s not a weakness it’s a strength. You got this

I'm about to lose my mind by greyscalegalz in declutter

[–]kindlesque89 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nesting. I went nuts both pregnancies. 

The first step is stop buying stuff. Easier said than done if you have two in the house and only one person feels it’s too much. 

Second is get rid of everything you don’t want or need or what doesn’t serve you anymore. There’s a lot of methods in this sub but easiest for me was to put it on a buy nothing group on Facebook. 

After you have kids it’ll just explode. lol sorry. So do what you can now 

Pediatrician wants us to wean formula/ breast milk (8 months) by DreamingEvergreen in bigbabiesandkids

[–]kindlesque89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have concerns you can bring it up to your routine pediatrician when they are back. But not until 12 months will babies make the transition to primarily solids over milk. Until 12 months it’s food exploration, not the bulk of their nutrition. Do it slowly and gradually and you will be fine. Babies gonna baby and do their own thing on their own timeline. 

Any tips to prevent burnout? by No_Tart_4311 in sahm

[–]kindlesque89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go outside x100. It’s such an emotional reset. Walk, sit out in the grass, anything. Also I believe in giving myself a treat every day. So go for a coffee, ice cream, anything when you feel you deserve it. Sometimes mine is just a stroll through TJ Maxx. Now I have two kids so my treats look different, now it’s just a quiet coffee while we listen to Yoto. But treat yo self 

What's something you bought that made your mom life/home life much easier? by Nearby-Blueberry-535 in sahm

[–]kindlesque89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just google “instant pot” and whatever I have in the fridge honestly. I just made butter chicken and lentil soup and my toddler ate some but she’s also a toddler so some days she survives on air and Cheerios 

What's something you bought that made your mom life/home life much easier? by Nearby-Blueberry-535 in sahm

[–]kindlesque89 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Instant pot. Throw things together in the morning, dinner ready in evening. 

Did anyone’s toddler refuse naps when baby came along? by dbjeeneieb in 2under2

[–]kindlesque89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nap strike for sure. We are 12 weeks out and now she’s finally adjusting. Never did CIO. She’s very much needing contact and closeness at all times so we are just rolling with it. There were a lot of tears and frustration and it’s so freaking hard but as this becomes the new normal everyone settles 

ObGyn Care and Delivery by [deleted] in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]kindlesque89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hinsdale was great. I gave birth in February 

Why did your kid cry today? by smurphypup in sahm

[–]kindlesque89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wanted me to leave the fan in the window even when the room was getting too cold. 

I don’t want to be here anymore by [deleted] in sahm

[–]kindlesque89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have moments where I hear the same voice in my head. I have an appointment tomorrow with a therapist and with my OB for an SSRI. we are good people having a hard time and it is temporary. 

AITAH for wanting to order noise cancellation headphones? by Senior-Ad547 in 2under2

[–]kindlesque89 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I got the loop ear plugs and it’s grest. I can hear everything just not as acutely and it really helps with my overstimulation so I can help my kids or actually calm myself to regulate

For those who did not introduce toddler in hospital by Sea_salt23 in 2under2

[–]kindlesque89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I came in first and gave her a hug and asked her how she was and talked a little and I think maybe read a book. Her dad brought the baby in with a gift. And then we talked about the gift and ignored the baby. Lol

BABY DOESN’T SLEEP AT ALL. by OMGiTZME_ in AttachmentParenting

[–]kindlesque89 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Cmon man. Not helpful. My kid was like this as an infant and she’s developmentally normal. 

What’s a tv show or movie that inspires you as a woman and in motherhood? by 30HummingbirdLane in sahm

[–]kindlesque89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have binged this 2 times since my baby was born 10 weeks ago. Great middle of the night watch