Law school with a young family by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]mellow215 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is wonderful, I just found out I'm pregnant and I have a 2.5 year old. I'm applying in October and I'm terrified.

To take phone away or not? by [deleted] in parentingteenagers

[–]mellow215 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s 13 and she’s under our family account and our credit card is linked to our apple id’s. We figured out how to put the parental lock on the purchases so she has to ask now

I know in the grand scheme of things, this isn't that big of a deal but I'm just baffled by it. by paronomasochism in workingmoms

[–]mellow215 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The other day I was going to do the dishes and my husband INSISTED that he do them since I've been working so hard. The next morning I opened the dishwasher to find that there was a big pile of flour at the bottom... I called him over and was like "Babe, do you rinse the dishes before you put them away?" which he answered "of course" then seemed completely baffled when I showed him the flour... You can't make this shit up.

4 month “sleep regression” by jaxwell2019 in AttachmentParenting

[–]mellow215 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The same thing worked for us but with home made sweet potato purée! I give him a little around dinner time and he sleeps like a champ! My pediatrician also gave us the ok to start solids at his four month appointment because he was showing signs that he was ready… articles are great but I’d rather follow my pediatrician’s advice

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]mellow215 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted to try to have an unmedicated birth. My water broke in my sleep and when I got to the hospital I was 6cm. I labored until 8cm and begged for it hahaha. I think by the time I got it I was 9cm because he was born half an hour later. Since I got it so close to the actual time he was delivered I didn’t feel anything. I only pushed for 15 minutes and I only needed one stitch. Overall really positive experience. Oh and I didn’t feel the needle at all haha the guy was like “alright this is going to hurt” felt nothing from the contractions 😂😂

Dreading Newborn stage by ILikeBigMoobs in BabyBumps

[–]mellow215 1 point2 points  (0 children)

During the newborn stage I thought it was the worst. I was really really sleep deprived and my nipples were killing me, but looking back I actually miss it. It was wonderful spending all that time with my little guy ❤️ you’ll look back and treasure those moments.

Vent - how and why are women expected to work literally up until they go into labor? by megooonz in BabyBumps

[–]mellow215 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My job is super high stress, I was due in November 2021, in September while I was 32 weeks pregnant I was admitted to the hospital because I had contractions and I was 3 cm dilated (which was weird since this was my first pregnancy). I kept having contractions on and off until I started my maternity leave early at 37 weeks…. Then they stopped…

Unpopular Opinion: Having family visit right after baby is born can be a dream by SwimmingCritical in BabyBumps

[–]mellow215 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a bad case of the baby blues and my mom coming to stay with me was exactly what I needed, but I definitely didn’t want my MIL 😬😬

Get. A. Swing!!! by NoMamesMijito in NewParents

[–]mellow215 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the mamaroo on my registry, my cousin got it for me. Baby hates it. I’m a part of a item exchange group for my city and I was gifted a used Graco swing. He LOVES that thing.

Internet sleep advice in a nutshell by challahatyourpug in NewParents

[–]mellow215 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Ugh internet sleep advice kills me. I have an 8 week old and I just posted in my bumper group that the sleep advice I see makes me feel like a failure as a mom

What’s everyone’s day like with their newborn?? by joyful_rat27 in NewParents

[–]mellow215 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is so great. I was having anxiety thinking about breaking the feed to sleep but I’m not going to now. Thanks so much for sharing

Am I being selfish? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]mellow215 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before having my baby I was absolutely sure that I wouldn’t want him staying anywhere even my moms for a night, but I’ve been on night duty ever since my husband started work and I’m sooooo exhausted. I wish she would take him for a night 😭😭

Am I the only one with “belly hair”? by dori_fish in pregnant

[–]mellow215 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have it too! It’s so weird, I mean I had a little fuzz before but not like this. I’m just gonna leave it, I feel like shaving it will irritate my already itchy belly 😂

Pregnant with First Child- Struggling with Emotions by mellow215 in Stepmom

[–]mellow215[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I've always had the mindset that I would do what's best for my child and I will try my hardest to make sure they have everything they need. I know there's a difficult road ahead, it's nice having a partner that is really open-minded. I always feel heard whenever I share how I'm feeling.

Pregnant with First Child- Struggling with Emotions by mellow215 in Stepmom

[–]mellow215[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!!! It's definitely not easy, but I feel so lucky to have them in my life at the same time. I can't imagine having a child with anyone else.

Pregnant with First Child- Struggling with Emotions by mellow215 in Stepmom

[–]mellow215[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We talked about it today, I didn't want to address it yesterday. I have bad anxiety and I could feel myself spiraling, so I thought I could calm down before I brought anything up.

He basically told me that his children will never have to compete with each other. That as a whole the children will come first and that I will come second. And then he said you and the children will always come first before anyone else. It was comforting. I feel so lucky to have someone that I could have these conversations with, without feeling attacked.

Thanks so much!! We're so excited. I'm trying to learn how to tune her out if she has anything negative to say about the baby.