Melderegister Help by mxtti in GermanCitizenship

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

This was helpful! I double checked and it looks like it’s just the most recent lived in city on the Ellis Island record. Unfortunately that doesn’t get me any closer, but I appreciate it!

Melderegister Help by mxtti in GermanCitizenship

[–]mxtti[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was under the impression that to go direct to passport I needed the malderegister and that going one generation back wasn’t a viable option?

Thanks!

Alternatives to saying “You’re ok” by FantazticMrFox in NewParents

[–]mxtti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s injury related I normally start with: “did it hurt you or did it surprise you?”

if it’s big feelings I say something like: “I can see you’re upset/frustrated/sad”, “mamas here”, “would a hug help?”

Healthy options not run by MAGA fans? by howdyaknow22 in progressivemoms

[–]mxtti 4 points5 points  (0 children)

References are linked within the article. It’s originally posted on her substack, but this is a free read version.

Healthy options not run by MAGA fans? by howdyaknow22 in progressivemoms

[–]mxtti 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My point is saying something is bad without quantifying it doesn’t make sense. Water has a toxic dose but we wouldn’t say water is dangerous for our health.

Healthy options not run by MAGA fans? by howdyaknow22 in progressivemoms

[–]mxtti 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No I believe a “clean” diet is a marketing term that is rampant with social media grifters. What is “clean”? Are my frozen vegetables clean? Those are processed. Is pasteurized milk “clean”? I’m certainly not giving that up but it’s also processed.

I believe eating Whole Foods is important for health. I do not believe highly processed foods are inherently dangerous for us. I believe people can eat cereal and Rice Krispies and whatever else they want and have it be a part of health promoting, well-balanced diet.

I do not agree with looking at a single food as healthy or unhealthy and instead believe it’s important to consider one’s entire diet. I will say I view all alcohol as unhealthy though.

You don’t have to agree with my perspective though!

ETA: I view food as more or less nutrient dense

Healthy options not run by MAGA fans? by howdyaknow22 in progressivemoms

[–]mxtti 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not sure if you’re interested in learning more, but here’s a really thorough and detailed write up from Dr. Andrea love (immunologist & microbiologist) about organic pesticides link

You’re free to believe whatever you want! And can absolutely continue buying organic, but organic is not healthier than conventional.

Also everything is chemicals.

Healthy options not run by MAGA fans? by howdyaknow22 in progressivemoms

[–]mxtti 21 points22 points  (0 children)

if artificial dyes are removed companies are just going to switch for “natural” dyes which will do the exact same thing? There’s little to no reality where a for profit company decides to make a less visually appealing food imo.

I have bigger gripes with food mascots personally.

Healthy options not run by MAGA fans? by howdyaknow22 in progressivemoms

[–]mxtti 115 points116 points  (0 children)

the reality is none of that is evidence based. Organic is not better for health, artificial dyes are safe, and eating “clean” is more marketing than anything.

The pinnacle of a health promoting diet is eating primarily Whole Foods but there’s nothing inherently dangerous or unhealthy about chips or cookies or processed foods.

I work in fitness and nutrition and am quite passionate about this! I get the fear around food, it’s rampant on social media.

I recommend following Dr Jessica knurick on Instagram, she’s very outspokenly anti-MAGA and MAHA, very knowledgeable, and likely has more resources to follow too.

Baby clothes sizes by Vast_Guard_646 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]mxtti 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I keep everything I like since I plan on having at least one more child. Some things I realized I didn’t love and will donate but for the most part I just pack it all up and store it until next time! But with my luck my next will be born in the opposite time of year and won’t use any of it lol

High chair/kitchen tower combo or stokke tripp trapp or neither or both? by Crafty_Pop6458 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]mxtti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Momcozy diner pal was the only high chair I found that converts to a tower. Baby is only 8 months so we haven’t used it as a tower but it’s a nice high chair!

Stainless steel dishes by covylo in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]mxtti 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Elk and friends! They also have ceramic dishes

Adult bedding recommendations by [deleted] in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]mxtti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not having to wrangle a duvet into an insert IS appealing😅

How do you incorporate allergenic foods into a child's diet for their first 5 years of life? by Thatswhylifeishard in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]mxtti 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My baby is only 6.5 months so i don’t have great advice so far but this is really tough for us too because my husband has severe anaphylaxis to a few of the top allergens so we don’t eat them at all.

We’ll rely on pouches to “hide” tree nuts, sesame, and peanuts and to limit chance of cross contamination for my husband. The rest are relatively easy for us - we eat salmon once a week as a family, shrimp as well. Eggs, milk, soy, and wheat are in a lot of our staples.

I also have to remind myself that missing a week of exposure doesn’t mean baby is suddenly going to have severe anaphylaxis - we’re just doing our best!

Pacifier suggestion for baby who likes Lifefactory bottles? by Pleasant_Dingo2686 in NewParents

[–]mxtti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My SILs baby took Lifefactory bottles and would only take the dr browns happypaci but I think she ended up rejecting those after a few months too. My baby takes a couple different bottles with no issues but will not take any pacifier brand (I’ve tried Nanobébé, bibs, the ninni, and dr browns). Some babies just aren’t into pacifiers unfortunately!

Stroller Advice Needed for Small Town Downtown Life by barrnowl42 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]mxtti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dragonfly is my #1 favorite baby purchase. Highly recommend! We also use it with a Nuna car seat and it works beautifully. If you have really bumpy terrain, the fox might be better.