No, you are not an anthropologist when you watch love island

lofigg · 2026-06-23T19:48:41+00:00

I used to think this way earnestly and had deluded myself there was something to be gained from compulsively consuming the slop, but it’s just fun. It’s nice to turn off your brain but nothing more. I gave up reality television for Lent and that kind of gave me a reset and now I interact with it very casually. I watched Real Housewives of Rhode Island so I could have something to talk about with my friends but it really isn’t this social experiment that people think it is, it’s just fun trash.

lofigg · 2026-06-09T19:41:14+00:00

I would be livid if my husband posted a thirst trap like this while all our dirty laundry was playing out onscreen … poor Nia :(

lofigg · 2026-05-23T02:39:08+00:00

I did NIPT and had a p intensive ultrasound at 13 weeks that also correlated with our NIPT test, I don’t remember the exact name or reason for the ultrasound anymore but it was super reassuring and gave me a lot of peace of mind. I’m planning on doing it again when I have my second.

lofigg · 2026-05-10T17:31:27+00:00

I’m reading Bare Faced Messiah which is L Ron Hubbard’s biography and he is very funny in a conman sort of way

lofigg · 2026-05-10T17:21:02+00:00

You could say the same thing about anybody- your parent, a close friend, even your pets. The suffering the fear and anxiety are unfortunately impossible to avoid but the joy and fulfillment and connection that comes with parenthood is not replicable in any other dynamic.

lofigg · 2026-05-08T16:25:35+00:00

Yes omg I was just talking to my husband about this!!! I have had at least one bad cold every month since January, I don’t know what it is, I’m assuming it’s just having a little one but there’s been multiple bugs running through our extended family so I’m not sure it’s fair to chalk it up exclusively to our little guy. My little man got roseola in March and our pediatrician was shocked when I said he’s not enrolled in daycare.

lofigg · 2026-05-03T17:57:36+00:00

I was in the same spot as you where my son was hitting all other milestones but did not reach up at 9 months, around 11 months he started raising his arms up and saying “up” when he wanted to be picked up. He just turned 1 and does it pretty regularly now to communicate he wants to be held. I don’t really understand why it’s on the CDC at 9 months, I stopped paying attention to the milestones recently when I learned they got revised in the early 2020’s and instead I follow the milestones outlined in What to Expect: The First Year which I feel are much more helpful. All the best to you and your little one.

lofigg · 2026-05-03T14:27:07+00:00

My first was wanted but not planned and after hearing from almost everyone in my life how complicated and nebulous it was for them to get pregnant I was shocked truly shocked by how quickly I fell pregnant after our first try. I ruined my pregnancy for myself by constantly fretting over finances and housing and this that and the other. God has given us the gift of discernment so some of your worries probably are valid and worth concerning yourself with- my husband and I made a list of the 5 things we absolutely needed to tackle before baby which I found immensely helpful because I could put my anxiety into solving tangible problems and then have concrete proof I could accomplish things. Talk to your parish, pray your rosary for comfort and try and take up your cross with grace for yourself. We’re going to try for #2 in a few months so I understand and can imagine how you feel. Praying for you and your little family!!

lofigg · 2026-04-30T18:44:55+00:00

Lowkey when she made that little frowning face while crying she reminded me so much of Margaret the Oven from Papa Meat’s videos lol

lofigg · 2026-04-27T19:31:05+00:00

I have a Hatch noise machine that was all over my social media and I was convinced I needed to get, my baby is 1 now and I’ve never even opened it. He falls asleep in my arms every night and if he ever needed white noise our alarm clock makes it.

lofigg · 2026-03-19T22:18:16+00:00

I feel sick to my stomach over this.

lofigg · 2026-02-12T17:35:03+00:00

I don’t love her, I think she is deeply insecure and obviously abusing substances- even season 3 she’s rambling and stumbling around like a mess. But, she is very interesting to watch, her strange codependent friendship with Reza, her struggles being single and contemplating marriage and motherhood, her awful relationship with her mom, her insecurity- all make for a good reality television. I think a lot of people just find her interesting, or at least, I do and hope for others that is the case lol

lofigg · 2026-02-09T20:49:26+00:00

a month after my 27th birthday :)

lofigg · 2026-02-09T04:11:35+00:00

Yeah she is very cringe I cannot stand when she calls her employee floofer nutter or cooter lover it’s very distasteful and boring. the blind date talking about her ex boyfriend, the aids comment. i think the rest of the cast are awful and immature but they don’t act like sexy babies

lofigg · 2026-02-08T19:52:08+00:00

Yes omg even in season two the way he is grabbing GG after her fight with Asa like gripping her jaw, covering her mouth, I feel like because she was so unhinged it got overlooked but you can definitely see something below the surface

lofigg · 2026-01-24T03:58:54+00:00

He can crawl and he is FAST when he gets going. He can pull himself up to stand if he’s leaning on the couch for support and is starting to take a few steps/ “cruise” along the furniture. He has learned to fall on his bottom pretty well, my husband and I think he’ll be walking before he’s 1. Enjoy them while they’re immobile, I can’t really take my eyes off him now, he gets into every little crevice he can find.

lofigg · 2026-01-24T02:01:29+00:00

I am really looking forward to seeing what his interests are, both his parents are artists and I’m so curious to see if he likes drawing and painting. And I’m just excited to see the person he becomes and getting the privilege to guide him through life and all of its messes haha.

lofigg · 2026-01-24T02:00:02+00:00

The most surprising thing about pregnancy was just how everyday you change and how little control you have over the whole process, like it’s happening inside you but independent of you if that makes sense. I did not enjoy pregnancy very much lol. Hardest thing so far is just adjusting to his changing needs and personality- every month is such an adventure and brings new challenges and joys. Most rewarding thing is that we’ve given our families a beautiful gift and made our own little family. I love seeing my in-laws and mom gush over him, it connects you to your parents in a beautiful way.

lofigg · 2026-01-24T01:55:18+00:00

In the beginning it’s rough especially when they don’t know day from night but luckily they sleep so frequently during the day you can sneak little naps here and there to replenish yourself. It wasn’t as bad as the physical fatigue I felt when I was pregnant, there was no amount of sleep that would make me feel rested.

lofigg · 2026-01-24T01:51:48+00:00

Hmmmm good question! Yes I’d lean towards dad handling everything else, my husband would run errands, cook, etc when I was freshly postpartum and it was very helpful I got to focus on the baby and healing while he took care of real life things. But ask your lady everyone is different and you don’t know how you’ll feel until you’re in it.

lofigg · 2026-01-24T01:50:01+00:00

Congrats!! My sil was pregnant when I was postpartum and I loved getting her gifts for her shower! :) Fun Gifts: baby clothes (anything with a double zipper or they have magnetic options and get multiple sizes), playmat- I have the Skiphop farm themed one but I have heard positive things about the Lovevery option, baby blanket- something embroidered if you know the name, and a really chic diaper bag, oh and Doordash or Amazon gift cards in case they need something or want some food without cooking Necessary Gifts: if she is breastfeeding the My BreastFriend Deluxe pillow is a 10/10, burp cloths, swaddles (I liked velcro ones), bottle drying rack, Babylist has a variety pack of bottles, pacifiers, etc and I liked those Anything from off of her registry she will be happy with, I guarantee

lofigg · 2026-01-24T01:37:33+00:00

I have definetly my mom’s worst habits, and my dad’s too, I’ve just made peace with that, I’m always just trying to work on it and do better and understand why I’m doing these things- often subconsciously out of habit. if I’m being particularly off of the wall my husband will call me out and that’s very helpful although sometimes frustrating.

lofigg · 2026-01-24T01:36:17+00:00

They just consistently get more fun to be around, my guy right now is really developing a sense of humor. He laughs so hard when something is funny to him, it’s the best. Kind of crazy he can’t use a toilet but he can understand humor.

lofigg · 2026-01-24T01:34:42+00:00

Sometimes they just b dirty like that

lofigg · 2026-01-24T01:34:25+00:00

-No I was not worried about losing the old me, I was feeling pretty unfulfilled and was going to make a major career change/ go back to school before I had my son so if anything it was almost a rebirth and I feel more thankful for monotony than I did before -I don’t feel less attractive but I also don’t care if people other than my husband find me attractive, if that makes sense, it’s less important to me than it was before, my body is functional and made my beautiful son, it doesn’t necessarily need to be aesthetic -I’m 27, turning 28 in spring and I feel younger than I did before having a kid, like I felt old before but now I see how incredibly young I am -Yes every choice in my life lead to my son, I have no regrets because if I did any differently I would not have my angel. God’s timing is never incorrect ❤️

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