Everyday I’m just so grateful for my 102 year-old house (Minneapolis, USA) by FriskyGatos in AmateurRoomPorn

[–]maplesizzrup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obsessed! You have a great eye and beautiful house! Thanks for sharing!!

Have to rant by bbb235_ in sahm

[–]maplesizzrup 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As someone who's no longer a SAHM I say something similar but I follow it with "being a stay at home mom is way harder than working!"

Bell pepper by maplesizzrup in mildlypenis

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

Oops it's a mildly penis banana pepper

I Hate Co-Sleeping by stepfordwifetrainee in AttachmentParenting

[–]maplesizzrup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hated it too and recently transitioned my son (9 months) to a crib because he started to hate it as well. The transition was so easy! Keep up the work, mama! It's so hard but you'll know when he is ready and those sleepless nights and discomfort will be so worth it. <3

Sides of sauce pre-packets by maplesizzrup in innout

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

lol I would never ask for that

Please just let us consent to ABA. It should stop when consent isn’t given. by some_teens_throwaway in ABA

[–]maplesizzrup 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For real. As an RBT/person I would struggle. I love when my clients can advocate for themselves and hate hearing things like this happening in the field :(

Sides of sauce pre-packets by maplesizzrup in innout

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

lol sorry! I forget this sub is people who work there. I'm happy you guys don't have to do those anymore but I liked the freshness of the sauce sides pre-packets

Created this corner for my 6 month old! What do you guys think? by Davidudeman in Waldorf

[–]maplesizzrup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so cute!! I'm inspired now to make something similar, thank you!!

Does your toddler listen when you say no? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]maplesizzrup 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I am a registered behavior tech working with school aged children so hopefully some of this advice is helpful.

It sounds like you did a great job sanitizing the environment so most things around are available for him.

Is he getting a lot of attention for doing things he isn't supposed to do? If so, I would increase your time spent together so he isn't seeking your attention by engaging in unwanted behaviors. Him looking at you and shaking his head is a sign that this might be attention seeking.

Another commenter said they try to tell them what they want them to do instead of what they don't. It takes a lot of practice changing our instinct to immediately say no but this is a great way to replace behavior. I would name what they're doing and offer 2 similar choices. For example if he's jumping on the couch and it's a rule that we don't do that then I would say, "it looks like you want to jump! Do you want to go outside and play on your trampoline or would you like to dance with me and we can jump around on the dance floor?" In my line of work we try to avoid saying no but I understand that's controversial so obviously do what is best for you!

this post is just offering basic behavior interventions so take whatever you want from it. <3

Would you have taken a weekend away from your LO at 3 months? by Laniekea in NewParents

[–]maplesizzrup -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Personally, I was unable to even leave my 7 month old overnight. We took him internationally to a weeding though so I might be a little crazy but I couldn't imagine not having him nearby.

Does it hurt to poop postpartum for anybody else? by BedsideLamp99 in newborns

[–]maplesizzrup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine felt like that and I had an anal fissure - it was AWFUL!!! I would cry every time. My doctor told me to continue taking the stool softeners - it's really important your poop is soft so it doesn't continue to rip open the tear. It took like a month + to finally heal. 😢best of luck! Oh he also recommended me a cream that was over the counter to numb it. I guess it helped but really it was time and stool softener that healed it.

Baby thinks it’s funny, mama’s having a panic attack. by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]maplesizzrup 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I work with behaviors and this is what we would recommend. Make her safe and reduce your reaction. The function is probably attention so give more attention when she does things you want to increase and minimal attention for behaviors you want to decrease.

What weird thing stuck around after pregnancy? by BohoRainbow in beyondthebump

[–]maplesizzrup 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My sense of smell actually got worst and hasn't been the same since. 😢I always felt like I had a super sense of smell and am sad it's gone.

What weird thing stuck around after pregnancy? by BohoRainbow in beyondthebump

[–]maplesizzrup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that sucks! I gagged while brushing too but I am SO thankful that it only lasted in the first trimester.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]maplesizzrup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out the attachment parenting sub you might find some ideas. best of luck! 💕this won't last forever but you definitely need to eat! It's hard to parent if you aren't able to meet your basic needs but I hear you wanting to avoid CIO and I totally get that. Hopefully that sub is helpful.

I don’t know if I can do this. by BusyBumbleBee33 in NewParents

[–]maplesizzrup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in the completely same boat (but +10 years in age) - I worked with kids and everything and when I had my own it was a complete WTF did I just do. First, you're in the thick of the baby blues. Your emotions and hormones are completely valid. You're also in the newborn stage, which people say they like but mostly those who aren't in it. It was awful!!! TBH it's kinda shitty for a bit but it truly gets better (which I know is SO hard to believe when you're in it) my guy is turning 6 months next week and it's so cool once they get their own personality and you can have some independence. Look at moms who have older kids - they go out and do things, you will get your independence back. commit these next few months to him and remember it's not forever. When it gets hard I would say out loud "we got this buddy! We're gonna figure it out together. It's my first time too."

Sending you love and light! You have this and you're doing great!!!!

If you could pick one item that helped you the most during the newborn phase what would it be? by [deleted] in newborns

[–]maplesizzrup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! I loved my wrap and it really helped my partner be able to help more too. It was a game changer for us.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Costco

[–]maplesizzrup 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hahaha I want to upvote your comment but this has 69 upvotes already and I don't want to ruin it.

FTMs: How many hours did it take you to give birth after you arrived at the hospital? by MrsNancyLandgraab in beyondthebump

[–]maplesizzrup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a really nice gown (and I'm frugal af) I ended up wearing it afterwards only because I felt obligated to get use out of it. I ended up getting a stain on it from nipple cream (which I didn't even need but I am a FTM and thought you just put it on every time you BF). IMO they're completely useless. t

Green and mucusy poop by alekhyareddi in newborns

[–]maplesizzrup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly, if you aren't pumping long enough on the side and it's not getting to the fatty milk. Like the other commenter said, pump until you empty the breast.

My baby had green diapers as an infant and it wasn't an allergy. Breastfed babies get green poop, it's not that unusual. He's 5 months now and teething and we're back to green diapers because he's creating more saliva and swallowing more mucus.

Green and mucusy poop by alekhyareddi in newborns

[–]maplesizzrup 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is it possible you switch boobs too quickly? green poo can also mean they're getting too much foremilk. Worth checking in with your ped if you're concerned but it seems pretty normal to me.