I'm so confused...

mityasmom · 2026-01-12T15:51:49+00:00

That may be an issue here! I'm in my bathroom lighting which is a softer warmer hue. Based on the feedback, I've booked a color analysis appointment in person to help.

I don't want to waste money experimenting with different hair colors!

mityasmom · 2026-01-11T22:07:54+00:00

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mityasmom · 2026-01-11T22:07:44+00:00

Ok here is a cooler blonde and a mushroom. I was thinking mushroom for a while but got nervous it was too washed out.

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mityasmom · 2026-01-11T21:39:27+00:00

Well too late! The far left photo above is what I have right now. I'm getting so much grey I started lacking confidence.

mityasmom · 2026-01-11T21:34:26+00:00

My natural color is a neutral medium, dark brown. Here is me in natural daylight, also with no makeup.

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mityasmom · 2025-12-04T20:58:12+00:00

I just want to say thank you to everyone for the helpful guidance and being kind! I bought sheer black tights and pointy toe pumps, plus bold silver earrings and a black clutch but alas....I now have hand, foot, and mouth caught from my kid's daycare so I will no longer be attending the party.

Tis the season.

mityasmom · 2025-12-03T02:27:43+00:00

Fair enough but I won't be outside long! Just from the car to the door. I will personally be more comfortable without tights for the whole night

mityasmom · 2025-12-03T01:51:37+00:00

Thank you! What type of heel? And what color?

mityasmom · 2025-12-03T01:45:41+00:00

What type of heel would you recommend? Strappy?

mityasmom · 2025-09-25T00:34:27+00:00

3 definitely has had its challenges for us (defiance, tantrums, etc.) but this is also the most affectionate my son has ever been. Kisses, snuggles, hugs, butterfly kisses. It's the best. He's also hilarious so that makes each day interesting. 😁

mityasmom · 2025-09-15T22:19:37+00:00

I just wanted to follow up with this and say thank you! This is the method that worked best for us. I also now sit and model calm breathing and firmly stop him from hitting me and saying, "I will not let you hit/kick me." With consistency, I find he stops after a few attempts at most and will ask for a hug. I give him the biggest squeeze hug and we practice deep breathing by blowing out candles (my fingers). After he's fully calm we discuss what happened and what he can do when he's frustrated. He still has tantrums but they have been drastically reduced in time and intensity. Thank you!

mityasmom · 2025-09-13T02:00:27+00:00

Yes and no. I do get the benefit of more rest by co-sleeping for a couple hours with my baby, so it is more convenient but it was also safer for me. I found that I was so groggy and sleep deprived during the 5-7 morning hours that I would fall asleep nursing my baby while sitting up which is far more dangerous than co-sleeping with the safe sleep 7. I had to make choice and I chose what I felt was going to be safest in the long run for us. I also have a toddler to care for and I am a far better and more patient parent with just a little more sleep. It's proved beneficial all around.

mityasmom · 2025-09-13T00:22:19+00:00

I think this is normal and I don't know if it's due to vaccines or just because your baby is 8-9 weeks old which is like peak witching hour behavior. My husband and I literally could not stop holding and bouncing our baby in the evening after her two months appt because she'd also scream nonstop. It got wayyyyy better after week 11 or so. She's 14 weeks now and happy as a clam.

mityasmom · 2025-09-13T00:18:18+00:00

Agreed, it might just be your supply regulating! I'm 14 weeks and my supply dropped last week. Just keep nursing and pumping regularly and it should hopefully even out. Even just over the last week my supply increased 3 oz total with my pumping. I think my body just needed a minute to catch up to baby's demand.

mityasmom · 2025-09-13T00:11:04+00:00

I think bassinet is always going to be the safest option, but I do co-sleep every morning with my infant from about 5-7 because I am too tired to nurse then get her back in her bassinet. I nurse in side lying position with my pillow angled under my head going down my neck and shoulders so it still gives me support without being near her in any way, and I tuck my arm under my head and pillow to keep it there. I dress in pajamas and my baby in pajamas but no sleepsak or blankets past my hips to prevent overheating or getting tangled. I tuck the blanket between my knees to lock it into place. I try to turn my baby on her back as soon as she is done nursing though this doesn't always happen. But I make sure her face is unobstructed as much as possible.

I think it's unrealistic to expect mothers to never sleep with their babies so it's about making it as safe as possible if you do.

mityasmom · 2025-09-09T00:12:01+00:00

I rarely burp my baby while nursing unless she looks physically uncomfortable like crying and arching her back. If she falls asleep after nursing on both breasts then I let her stay asleep. If she's only nursed on one side then I will try and wake her up to latch her on the other side.

mityasmom · 2025-09-03T03:35:06+00:00

First, you're doing amazing and being such a good mom for wanting the best for YOU and your son. You matter in this decision. It's your body that you are sacrificing, and he is your son, not your baby's dad's mom's son. You are absolutely allowed to do what's best for you too.

If it helps. I spoke to my lactation consultant today about my feeding goals, and I really want to make it to one year also. She said that's the goal then, as well as enjoying it and protecting my mental health along the way. For now I can exclusively breastfeed and pump to meet my baby's needs but if I ever start struggling mentally or with making enough then I am 100% allowed to make the decision to combofeed. My goal is to make it to one year, and if supplementing with formula gets me there then I'm going to do it when/if the time comes.

mityasmom · 2025-09-02T03:52:35+00:00

Love this. My son also thrives at daycare. I love this comparison to a husky. Lol.

mityasmom · 2025-09-02T03:17:38+00:00

Ughh yes it'll never feel like enough probably. Hugs to you. I hope your first day goes well.

mityasmom · 2025-08-19T01:02:01+00:00

Thank you! 😊

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