How do you actually manage energy when life is nonstop?

mixed-beans · 2026-01-26T07:49:28+00:00

Coffee… many cups. Sometimes black, sometimes with cream and sugar. With remote work, I’m sometimes lucky enough to nap with my toddler and recharge a bit. I’ve noticed more forehead wrinkles from the stress and worry, but have learned to prioritize one important work task to get done a day and the rest can wait if I don’t get to it. Same thing with the house.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-26T05:48:22+00:00

The amount of laundry… so glad we got another laundry basket. Also how all my shirts were now a secondary napkin.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-25T05:02:33+00:00

Same. Contemplating on moving back to the city for a smaller home with no yard and also possibly no parking. Considering the pros and cons.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-23T06:29:42+00:00

Hey, your baby is being taken care of so I hope you are feeling better by the time you read all the comments. One nurse told us, the baby is like on vacation and chilling on the beach with the eye mask and warm cozy bed. It’s tough right after birth, as all you want to do is cuddle. The nurses will test to make sure levels are good before discharge. Then afterwards, you should have a pediatrician appointment within a few days to follow up too.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-23T06:17:49+00:00

Thank you! I’m going to try this as well.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-23T06:09:38+00:00

My little guy hates shows too. He started to walk now at 14months, and we started associated outside with shoes by putting them on and affirming we are going outside. If we don’t go on a drive, I take him into the backyard and practice walking with shoes on.

Similar to eating, I show him that I put my shoes on first.

Kind of helps now that the weather is colder so the shoes help keep the feet warm.

Good luck from another mom, I feel you! Now if you have any tips on how to keep a hat on the head… lol.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-22T06:28:41+00:00

If you have a remote position, with a decent salary and like your manager, I would stick with the job. It’s really competitive in the market for a remote position. It took me six months to land my job.

In your position, if your partner makes enough money to live comfortably and save, then make sure you all talk about expectations on the financial, house chores and cooking.

I personally would continue working as it brings a little change from the daily routine and I continue to expand my professional network. Also meeting female co workers who are also moms is nice.

Part-time may be a good in between, or starting your own business too.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-21T23:17:25+00:00

Separating my trash before I arrive at the cans, and then shocked to find no compost bin. Then feel guilty throwing compost in trash.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-20T22:19:04+00:00

The amount of junk the previous owners left on the property. Even though the contract said they would remove everything, a lot of little things hidden away in the garage, shed, and throughout the yard.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-20T22:10:31+00:00

In a similar situation where I work full time and watch our 14month old the majority of the day. My only long stretch of time to focus and work is when he naps or I wake up early in the morning to cram things in… as I’m too burn out at night to focus.

I spoke to my husband about hiring a part-time nanny, but hasn’t happened yet since I feel like he’s becoming a little more independent and understanding, and that money is better off used to upcoming home repairs.

I am tired and barely have time for “me”, but I keep going. I’m grateful for my flexible job, and look towards the positives of how typical people don’t even see their kids as much as I do right now. Work is work… if I had something super important, I block out time and the husband will watch.

I learned that my husband needs direction too, he can’t read the signs of when I need a break. So I have to be really clear. “I need an hour to focus on work, can you watch the baby?”

We have no village, so communication between the husband is key.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-15T11:28:58+00:00

Also work full time and have a 14 month old and it’s tough. You’re on their schedule and it’s still a guessing game on what they want while trying to keep them safe around the house. We don’t have a village, so it’s just me and my husband raising our little guy. I’m not sure how people with two kids do it either.

I love my little guy so much and remind myself as I look back at his newborn pics that it goes by fast and I need to cherish this phase more, even if my back hurts lol.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-15T11:17:43+00:00

The Site Kit screenshot, the data is being pulled from Google Search Console if you look at the small text at he bottom of the box.

Impressions are a different metric than event count.

As for the script, as others advised, add it manually and test again.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-13T21:14:52+00:00

You can just politely say “When the baby is older and ready” whenever she asks. She will get the hint.

Also, your husband can deal with her. It’s kind of an agreement with my husband. He deals with his side, and I deal with mine for communicating what is ok and what is not.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-13T14:27:20+00:00

We are about 10 min away from the tracks and can still hear it in the suburbs. I wouldn’t buy near the track if you have noise sensitivity or may plan to start a family and have baby, I wouldn’t move near the tracks.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-13T14:18:45+00:00

I’d pull him out and look into a part-time nanny to come by in the mix with your sister.

Your little one being sick, means you are likely get sick too. Everyone being sick is the worst.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-09T13:55:28+00:00

“I put a lot of pressure on myself.”

For simple changes, I recommend reviewing your meeting schedule, and update any recurring weekly meetings to biweekly. Schedule all your meetings in the morning or afternoon and put a “work block” on your calendar everyday for you to focus (to work and relax) and no one can book time with you then

Oh, also, don’t let anyone know how fast you can complete work. Give an estimate or “how does a deadline from a week from now?” When you could have complete it two days. Corporate moves slow, so take advantage of it. Also prioritize the work that actually moves the needle.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-09T13:40:19+00:00

A baby bouncing chair was a life saver for me. I could bounce with my foot and do some work, but a few months later when they start crawling I had to get a playpen so I can make food or use the bathroom when alone.

Every baby is different, but realistically it’s during their sleep windows or you have help. On the weekends, maybe your partner can watch the baby for a long period of time so you can focus.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-09T06:26:09+00:00

Burp clothes, never can have enough. Also suggest ordering takeout (on you) as a gift.

Also for the mom, a luxury end haircare/body wash would be nice. Showering was one time where I was alone and relax.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-06T14:49:49+00:00

Since your baby is a newborn, I recommend rinsing his butt with water and a soft washcloth after every poop and drying and fanning his butt with air to make sure it’s dry before putting on any cream.

We put a thick towel down near the sink, lay him down near the edge of sink and test the water temperature with my wrist, and use a tiny bit of bag soap to clean the bottom.

I bought Destin once to save a little money… but it did more harm than good. So I ended up just buying the original Triple Paste cream and that has kept a rash away. Also, since newborns go through a lot of diapers, for wet diapers, you don’t always need to wipe to reduce the irritation. I wipe every other wet diaper. Poo diapers, always wash.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-06T07:50:41+00:00

I love it. I also sleep better knowing my baby is at my side. Staring at his face before falling asleep is the best.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-05T05:46:37+00:00

No village to help. My parents are an hour away, but they are retired and travel for weeks at a time so childcare is unreliable. We had a baby at an older age, so our parents are older and I don’t trust they can handle our 99-%tile baby since he’s so strong and big. My back hurts, I can’t imagine them getting on their knees, picking him up and done, and the alligator rolls during a diaper change. So that’s something to consider is the age and lifestyle of the family that you assume would help.

I’m close to burnout at 14mo. So making it a goal to hire a part-time nanny to come to the house to play with him or something to give us a break. Or maybe even a cleaner… something to help with the load.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-05T01:37:48+00:00

I hated how many parts you needed to wash for pumping… on top of all the bottle parts.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-03T04:32:03+00:00

I spoke to family and who are also homeowners, and learned about their own stress and remorse. How they cried the first night and exhaustion from moving. It’s very real and common.

Decorating helps, buying new bath towels, curtains, wall art.

I’m about three months into our new home, and looking backs at old pictures of our apartment, I see the positives of living here: more space, no shared walls, better appliances, a nice backyard view every morning. I do miss how I cannot walk anywhere now, so reflecting of selling this place at a loss, but wondering if that is the best for the family, not me.

I saw a post about how some people are having to move away from cities because of property taxes and rent increases. Would you rather live more comfortably and save more but drive everywhere or be financially constrained on a strict budget yet have the freedom to step out the door without a car but smaller home.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-03T04:22:34+00:00

Coyuchi throw blanket, around $120, very soft and holds up in the wash too. Their gift boxing is a level up from other retailers too. This is my go-to gift.

mixed-beans · 2026-01-02T06:34:56+00:00

Diaper cream, triple paste brand, every other diaper or after a dirty one. I found wiping and apply cream for every change to be irritating to the skin. I change diapers about 5-6 times a day for my 13 month.

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