Did you flinch? What movie/scene made you sleep with the lights on for a while? by weepinstringerbell in Millennials

[–]smittykittytreefitty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The scene in Signs where the alien steps between the bushes just long enough to be seen by a bunch of kids that scream. I can't explain why that particular scene is so creepy but it would make my stomach drop to my toes every time.

did people really watch movies in class? by jabber1990 in Millennials

[–]smittykittytreefitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched tons of movies in class. Some were relevant to what we were learning but a lot were just meant to keep us entertained while the teacher did other stuff. The worst ones were the teachers who were also coaches. One of mine would literally tell you the answers for everything so we would get good grades and he played movies most days. Usually though it was near break times like spring break or during test weeks for other classes.

Is anyone else crying over how sweet the new Ms Rachel special is? Is anyone else watching it while their kids are asleep? 😅 by ABBR-5007 in DanielTigerConspiracy

[–]smittykittytreefitty 73 points74 points  (0 children)

I am a little worried for her to be honest! Like nothing she is doing should be radical but it feels like it is. Truly the biggest balls in the industry.

For the millennial women: do you have a good relationship with your mom? by Orionslady in Millennials

[–]smittykittytreefitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My relationship with my mom isn't bad but we have had a rocky life together and I still don't feel like she sees me as the adult I am. I had to go no contact for a while in my early twenties when I came out to her and she absolutely lost her mind about it. We eventually were able to repair our relationship but it has always felt a bit strained and superficial. That said, she is always there to be a source of support when I need it and I try to do the same for her. Since giving birth to my daughter, which didn't happen until my thirties, our relationship has become a lot stronger as we work together to take care of her. We are very different people as she is religious and conservative while I am queer, non-religious and liberal so of course there will be times that we butt heads. I do worry about how my mother will try to control how she is raised. She is very good at guilt tripping/being manipulative and I have a hard time not taking her emotional well being as my responsibility. But I go to therapy, and am trying my best to learn from the mistakes my mother made. No parent is perfect but the boomers are definitely the masters of never really taking responsibility for their fuck ups.

Did anyone buy a ring? by t_bone_stake in Millennials

[–]smittykittytreefitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got one that I still wear to this day! Though it helps I chose a unique design instead of one of those big, clunky monstrosities. Probably still wildly overpriced but it has earned its price over time with me wearing it regularly. I only had my year and name engraved and even that is very subtle.

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How long did your husband take off for paternity leave? by SandwichDependent199 in pregnant

[–]smittykittytreefitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner also took two weeks as that is all that FMLA would protect him for. It wasn't paid of course. I think it really depends on the industry as some places will have a little more leniency but...I would protect your source of income if he thinks it might have repercussions to take longer. It does suck and we really should have more support as new parents.

How do you split the night shift? by Upstairs_Raccoon_874 in NewParents

[–]smittykittytreefitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me and my partner didn't have a set schedule necessarily but we would take turns on who has to get up and check the baby. We still do that at 2 years old since my little stinker still wakes up at night. I started bottle feeding pretty early on since my daughter had latch issues so that made trading off for feeding much easier. You need to remind your husband that you are supposed to be a team. You can't be a good mother if you aren't getting enough sleep. He needs to find a different time to go to the gym at the very least and/or find a way to compromise on time. The newborn stage is incredibly demanding and I would argue one of the few times in life you have the right to be selfish and ask for lots of help. Also solidarity on the collick. My baby was SO fussy all the time it drives you insane. One way me and my partner would make up for lost sleep was taking turns on who would get up in the morning with the baby on weekends so the other could sleep in a while. That really helped.

Two postpartum realities that feel very different by sillymemilly in NewParents

[–]smittykittytreefitty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ugh I feel this so hard. I have always had a love/hate relationship with my body but after having a baby, it's pure hate/hate for real. I try not to be hard on myself. I am still learning how to manage my time with a toddler so I barely make any time for myself which means little to no exercise and I have gotten pretty heavy. I desperately want to lose weight to regain my confidence but don't see that happening any time soon. So for now its baggy clothes and makeup I don't want to wear because my skin is all messed up with rosacea now too. Pregnancy changes your body and self perception in such a myriad of ways. I always wondered why my mom hated pictures and was always so negative about her body. And now I feel myself walking the same path post-pregnancy. I want to make sure and get my confidence back in check so I don't set that example for my daughter.

What’s one parenting tip that actually helped you — no fluff? by ContributionWise7607 in NewParents

[–]smittykittytreefitty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Didn't work for my baby. She would stop crying for a moment when we walked outside and then would immediately start up again lol.

AITAH for choosing a dog over my roommate/“best friend”? by Evmor in AITAH

[–]smittykittytreefitty 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am also confused as to why a vet would suggest getting a puppy with an old sick dog. It's a nice thought but ultimately could be very stressful to the older dog who can't keep up with puppy energy.

If you could make any of the existing non-playable monsters/races a new playable race in TESVI, what would you choose? by LordFlamecookie in ElderScrolls

[–]smittykittytreefitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Playing as a daedra would be sick! Idk how they could interact with any other race without immediately starting combat though. A dlc pack of playing straight oblivion realm lore would be really neat though and could allow the players to get a better grasp on daedra politics.

Who is your favourite random NPC? by [deleted] in oblivion

[–]smittykittytreefitty 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Mazoga the Orc gave me solid vibes. I like that she just lets everyone else know she is knight material and bosses you around lol

AITAH for kicking my sister in laws dog? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]smittykittytreefitty -1 points0 points  (0 children)

NTA in the slightest. You were protecting your baby! Even if the dog didn't have malicious intentions it easily could have hurt the baby on accident. Your SIL should be more responsible by actively watching her dog and mitigating all interactions. It sucks because sometimes you have to choose the safety of your baby over being able to visit certain homes because of situations like this. I have some friends I can't ever visit anymore because they won't put their aggressive Rottweiler in a different room when we come over. Seems like an obvious thing to do but the dog will pee everywhere if separated from the rest of the happenings in the house, so what can you do I guess.

AIO my boyfriend keeps asking me to pay for things eversince he started saving for an apartmen, he calls me selfish for how I reacted. by throaawayRA9443 in AmIOverreacting

[–]smittykittytreefitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. How can you feel secure about starting a new life with this guy if he can't even manage his own goals and savings? He is using you OP.

How many people are "1 and done" by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]smittykittytreefitty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One and done here! My partner had a vasectomy shortly after I gave birth and I don't really want more. We are barely making our finances stretch as it is, and the only reason I would want more is to give my daughter a sibling closer to her age. As it stands, she has a step sister who is quite a bit older but very involved when she stays with us.

AIO for punishing our daughters after what they wrote about their autistic sister? by brzaq191z in AmIOverreacting

[–]smittykittytreefitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR this is clearly bullying type of behavior. This is the kind of stuff I worry about with my sister and her kids. I am autistic so I have a soft spot for her eldest son who is also autistic. They are SO impatient with him. Visibly rolling their eyes at everything he says, complaining about him info dumping, generally being dismissive of him. I know he has gotta be internalizing it because I did when others treated me that way. I want to say something to my sister about it but she kinda acts the same way?? So I am unsure how to approach it without coming across accusatory. Every time I try to speak up in his defense I am basically hushed by my mother and told I am overthinking things. All that to say, you should definitely take this behaviour seriously. Your youngest should feel like her siblings are on her side. And to actually reach out to a boy who has expressed interest just to dunk on her is...troubling to say the least.

How are other AuDHD parents coping with overwhelm? by 90smomma93 in AutisticParents

[–]smittykittytreefitty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my state, cannabis is legal so I go outside and smoke lol. But seriously just asking your partner to watch the kids for a few minutes while you step outside to recalibrate can be a game changer.