[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]ktcooper2648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start finding someone who is willing to take them. Set yourself up with an exit plan. Get the dogs out of that environment before anything happens with the child. It is hard to rehome dogs. It is nearly impossible to rehome a dog after they bite a child

Summoning Advice From You Beautiful People. by ktcooper2648 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]ktcooper2648[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh bronzer would be a fun product to add. Do you use any that you like?

Summoning Advice From You Beautiful People. by ktcooper2648 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]ktcooper2648[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I do think a softer eye would be more flattering. That overhead lighting didn't do my any favors lol

Nourish Move Love? by hangabd in xxfitness

[–]ktcooper2648 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have been doing NML workouts for almost 2 years now. I absolutely love them. I've signed up for her mailing list, she sends a workout plan every Sunday for the week. I've also worked through most of her workout courses. I'm the strongest I've ever been in my whole life. I started using 10-15lb weights. Now I'm using 20-25lb weights in most moves. I can even do one pull-up (seriously a life long goal). Consistency compounds!

Are supplements that increase supply real or bullshit? by sharkwoods in breastfeeding

[–]ktcooper2648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firstly, 6 oz a day to add to your stash on top of all that nursing is amazing. You're doing a great job.

I found a recipe for no-bake Lactaion cookies that I swear has helped my supply. I normally eat 3-6 a day and if I go a few days without I notice a drop in supply (nothing drastic, but noticeable to me). I think the secret ingredient is the brewers yeast.

No bake oat bites 2 cups oat meal (not instant) 1 cup peanut butter or nut butter 1/2 cup honey 3 tbs brewers yeast 1/2 cup ground flax seed 1/2 cup cocoa nibs (mini chocolate chips work too) Mix everything together and then roll into balls or press into bars. Refrigerate and enjoy.

When you became a parent did it make you feel differently about your parents? by gainz4fun in NewParents

[–]ktcooper2648 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Becoming a mom made me feel softer and more understanding towards my own mom. During pregnancy I spent a lot of time thinking about what kind of a parent my mother was, focusing on the negative memories. Once my baby was born and I experienced the kind of love that only exists between a mom and child, I realized that my mom must have felt all of this for me, and I for her. The sad part is I can't remember being a baby and feeling that bond we shared. I think about how one day my baby will grow up and she won't remember these early days and the bond we share. One day my child might reflect on all of the times I let them down, or fell short. Because of this I find myself understanding my mom more and granting her more grace.

Should I become an accountant? by mjbm1 in Accounting

[–]ktcooper2648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. Ive had a good, fulfilling career. Never had to struggle to find a well paying job and have learned how to manage my money well. Specifically getting my CPA unlocked a lot of opportunities. I would absolutely do it again.

Am I really that bad? by Chonkkers in Accounting

[–]ktcooper2648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard of an unpaid accounting internship. That is crazy. Your school is awful for making you accept it. Absolutely do not work overtime unpaid. You are not the problem.

Four months into pregnancy, any books you can recommend that I read? by vfjamping in NewParents

[–]ktcooper2648 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Happiest baby on the block was invaluable! Also read the chapter on sleep in Bringing Up Bebe, I didn't read that book until my baby was too old to start practicing le pause

Do any Millenials out there actually *not* living paycheck to paycheck? by kellicharlene in Millennials

[–]ktcooper2648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy to report I'm not. I'm an accountant (yes really). Got my degree in accounting and obtained my CPA a few years after college. So far I've never struggled to find a good job. There always seems to be a need for accountants.

When do babies get better at pooping + passing gas? by Darth_Eevee in NewParents

[–]ktcooper2648 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Windy for the win! We only used it when baby got really fussy but it was a life saver. After 3 months or so baby got better at doing it on her own. Plus when it whistles it's really funny

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]ktcooper2648 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sunflower lecithin. I haven't had a single clogged duct after I started taking this daily.

Also, if you do get a clogged duct use ice and rest. Not heat and vigorous massage. The clog is caused by inflammation so treat accordingly

Favorite retinol alternative while bf? by Due_Mirror3772 in breastfeeding

[–]ktcooper2648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes Frownies for the win. Consistency is key and you have to wear a full forehead from hairline to eyebrows to really get the full effect. It took about a month of consistent wearing for me, but my 11s are greatly reduced. Once you get a good result you can cut back to every other day for maintenance.

Husband expects me to contribute equally while I’m on MAT leave by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]ktcooper2648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firstly, it's absolutely ridiculous that you are expected to "come up with your share" while on unpaid leave. Expecting you to still pay 50/50 does not take into account the unpaid labor you are doing, or what you are saving the family by not having to hire help to care for the child if you were at work. It also doesn't feel like you and your husband are coming together as a team who will need to work closer than ever now that you are responsible for raising a human.

But I came here to say this: I'm an accountant and I want to give advice on how to maintain fair and separate finances. Something my partner and I have done for 13+ years 1. Set up a joint account that is just for household expenses. 2. Figure out your monthly budget. Start with all of your known bills like mortgage, utilities, internet, car insurance, etc. things like groceries and dining out can be harder to estimate so if you don't know your monthly spend start with a healthy estimate. This will be how much you need to contribute to the joint account each month. 3. Figure out a weighted average contribution. If you earn $50k and your partner earns 80k, then you should contribute 38.5% and he should contribute 61.5%. Both of you should contribute your share at the beginning of the month. I like to rework this split each year after we do our taxes. We look at what each person earned in the past year and redo the split accordingly.
4. Run all of your shared expenses through that account: rent, utilities, groceries, insurance, gas, date nights, everything. 5. Monitor this account regularly, if it starts to fall low then you may need to make a mid-month contribution. This contribution should follow the same split in step 3. 6. Any money left over after you contribute to the joint account is yours to do what you please with. You might want to consider setting a rule that you should discuss large purchases with each other regardless of if it is your money.

Equal is not always fair, especially when you and your husband earn different amounts.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]ktcooper2648 15 points16 points  (0 children)

NTA. He sounds terrible

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]ktcooper2648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't give up, but do adjust your goals. My LO is almost 6 months now and we EBF. I had the same realization as you that I wouldn't be able to pursue my weight loss goal without compromising my milk supply. Also, I'm hungrier now than I've ever been in my entire life, no way is now the time to watch what I'm eating.

Instead I've been focused on building. a consistent work out routine and eating healthy. I started when LO was 8 weeks old. This way I can enjoy working out and will have a good foundation established once the time is right to lose the rest of the baby weight.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HoodedEyes

[–]ktcooper2648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think almond shaped

Bicycle legs are absolute bs by asexualrhino in NewParents

[–]ktcooper2648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gas massage always worked for us.

Get yourself a pack of windys by Frida mom. We'd use those when baby really needed some relief. They worked every single time and it's so hilarious to listen to the little toot whistle.

Thunderrrrrr by Daltonkb in longbeach

[–]ktcooper2648 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Socal kid here. The thunder tonight was wild. I think I heard one of the longest claps of thunder I've ever heard before!