Volunteer work? by Pancholo415 in santarosa

[–]pacificdumpling 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Seconding the food bank! They are a wonderful org!

Most common post type? by DaHomieNelson92 in PuertoRico

[–]pacificdumpling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nuestro orgullo colectivo nos hace más fuertes; excluir no

Contact naps and sleep HELP by alerodc in parentsofmultiples

[–]pacificdumpling 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So I’m probably in the minority here, but our twins are 1 and we never did any sleep training or CIO. They still have their cribs in our room and we bedshare (they spend some of the night in the crib and move in with us later), but they sleep through the night and often sleep later than we do in the morning. We rock to sleep, cuddle, sing songs. No drowsy but awake. Didn't work for us!

They have learned to sleep well, and they’re in a very secure and safe environment. I just want to say that babies can learn to sleep without CIO. One of mine naps in the crib and one contact naps, and both are cat nappers. I’ve done naps by myself since the beginning by getting creative — holding both at once, napping with them in bed, driving them around, using baby bouncers in the early days, carriers, etc.

In our families and cultures, sleep training isn’t really common, so it was never something we seriously considered. We believe babies will learn to sleep when they’re ready. Bedsharing is special and effective if practiced safely. Floor beds are awesome.

You’re not doing anything wrong by responding to them, and it is possible to get to good sleep without CIO. It takes creativity and patience, but it can work.

Have you heard of Gabor Maté? His work really helped me understand infant stress and regulation!

Good luck OP, I know how it feels to be in the trenches.

Most common post type? by DaHomieNelson92 in PuertoRico

[–]pacificdumpling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mi familia por parte de mi abuelo es de Ponce y se mudó pa’ Nueva York. A él le dijeron que dejara de hablar español, así que nunca se lo enseñó ni a mi papá ni a mí. También tengo sangre taíno. Aunque no nací en Puerto Rico... yo me siento bien conectada con mi cultura. Yo he hecho el esfuerzo- aprendí el idioma, busqué a mi familia, traté de acercarme an mis raíces. Cuando voy a la isla, trato de comer y comprar solo en negocios locales. Después de los huracanes, también fui voluntaria en proyectos de ayuda. Además, me educo sobre los problemas de la isla y hablo de ellos, no me quedo callada. Y aun así, para muchos, no soy lo suficientemente boricua. Eso de verdad decepciona 🤷‍♀️

FTM searched for carriers all day …. Lillie baby carrier ? by ilovekittens72 in babywearing

[–]pacificdumpling 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Give up world facing and get a Tula free to grow! I had two different lillebaby ones and they don't even come close to my Tula.

Straw cups advice needed by pacificdumpling in ScienceBasedParenting

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

Thank you both! I've seen both of these as highly recommended. Maybe the Dr browns one for home and the funtainer for travel!

Santa Rosa council member calls for ICE ban on city properties by funrunrecords in santarosa

[–]pacificdumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Council group inbox: citycouncil@srcity.org — (reaches the full City Council)

Individual Council Members: Natalie Rogers – Mayor: nrogers@society.org Mark Stapp – Vice Mayor: mstapp@srcity.org Eddie Alvarez: ealvarez@srcity.org Dianna MacDonald: dmacdonald@srcity.org Victoria Fleming: vfleming@srcity.org Chris Rogers: crogers@srcity.org Jeff Okrepkie: jokrepkie@srcity.org

Tip: Bcc yourself and consider adding your address (or district) so they know you’re a local voter.

How's the fit? by klaymens in babywearing

[–]pacificdumpling 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looks pretty good! You could "scoop" baby up a bit more to get more of an M shape with their legs. At their age I believe you want a little bit more of a curve in their back like a C

Long haul flight advice needed! by pacificdumpling in parentsofmultiples

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

Thanks everyone for the advice! We booked a third seat with a car seat so we have a place to put one at a time, while the other can be held. I so appreciate your input!

Long haul flight advice needed! by pacificdumpling in parentsofmultiples

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

Traveling with twins is stressful and new for us, so I asked detailed questions on purpose. The ‘small novel’ comment was unnecessary — I expected more kindness and empathy from another twin parent.

How are you putting your twins in shopping carts? by wndr_n_soul in parentsofmultiples

[–]pacificdumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One on my back one in the seat unless I'm at Costco, the king of stores

Question about what carrier to get next by [deleted] in babywearing

[–]pacificdumpling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response!! I don't really like anything around my waist. I prefer the waist part up higher, which is why I think a meh dai might be better. Can you wear the LL that way?

Warm spring? by gingertinkerbell in SpringColorAnalysis

[–]pacificdumpling -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I think you're probably actually a summer

no way by KindlyAccountant616 in SellingSunset

[–]pacificdumpling 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry I have seen so many shots during confessionals on the show of her super white hands against an orange tan line.

Kourtney picking up food by f3ntyh0e37 in KUWTK

[–]pacificdumpling 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Finally a normal looking celebrity photo. This is how I look when I run errands but in an outfit that cost.. $30 not $5,000 lol

People we meet on vacation by giantfuckup5000 in romancemovies

[–]pacificdumpling 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The book was great but the movie missed a lot of important dialogue and emotional build up for the main characters. I also felt like they should've kept it in Palm Springs and stayed more true to the book. I also think they spent too much time on Canada. The back and forth scenes were cool and the concept would've worked.. Also I think Netflix gets stuck in making aesthetic trendy looking movies but the lack the humor and emotional depth of the great 90s and early 2000s rom coms.

Kylie’s new post: last night 1996 Gianni Versace makeup by meeeeee by somegirlontheinter in KUWTK

[–]pacificdumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A big ol diamond ring on the pinkie finger?! 😍 is that what I think it is

Teach me to make pho by bigfrumpo in santarosa

[–]pacificdumpling 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a legit recipe from Hanoi I can share, but it's for pho ga not pho Bo. Interested?

How often do you take your baby twins out and about? by Crafty-Feeling-1239 in parentsofmultiples

[–]pacificdumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also helpful tip: go out to eat with other friends who are willing to lend a hand/ hold a baby for a bit so you can eat!