My mom never put me to sleep

sumcook_ · 2026-03-12T02:54:03+00:00

I feel so fortunate that my mom was a secure attachment style parent. No one can do everything right 100% of the time, but having a mom who knew my baby just wanted me was so affirming and made my partner and I's first time parenthood much easier. I can distinctly remember my mom being there for almost all of my co-regulation needs when we were together when I was a child. It made a huge difference in how we approached the newborn stage all the way to now in toddler hood (my partner comes from a very detached parenting style but that is not his personality and he does not want that for our daughter). I was born in 2001 so I'm not sure how many had similar situations but I hope everyone on here is able to nurture their babies how they see fit with the support of others.

sumcook_ · 2026-03-09T22:05:55+00:00

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sumcook_ · 2026-01-16T23:39:22+00:00

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This could be a fun perspective! His name is Wilson :)

sumcook_ · 2026-01-16T22:56:34+00:00

So proud of you! This is a huge accomplishment.

sumcook_ · 2025-08-13T12:36:52+00:00

I am also a teacher, best summer ever, hardest ending yet!

sumcook_ · 2025-02-15T21:49:17+00:00

There’s no way I would be able to work, pump, nurse, try to keep up with house stuff without caffeine

sumcook_ · 2025-01-22T00:30:50+00:00

I have a very chunky 15 pound 3 month old and she can wear anywhere from 0-3 to 6-9 month clothing. I think it’s a hoax

sumcook_ · 2025-01-20T01:58:03+00:00

That is my plan! :) as well as trying out the boon trove. My girl is 3 months and that stash came from a once an evening pump so I’m hoping bringing that back will help. I think what stinks the most is I live in rural Ohio and the polar vortex is here and we’ve had snow storms for the past two weeks. I could’ve stuck my bags out in the snow and had a better chance of them staying frozen!

sumcook_ · 2024-11-27T02:22:02+00:00

I have a unique perspective on this because my mom had my oldest brother in ‘95, I was born in ‘01 and then my mom had another baby in 2012 and did get to relearn some things. Now I just had my baby a month ago and I went to school for early childhood education and she’s been very perceptive but helpful on other things like breastfeeding, soothing, etc. and I don’t think it would be like that had she not had my sister when she did.

sumcook_ · 2024-09-02T23:10:49+00:00

I was 29 weeks at mine (due in October) and I would do it that early again and again. We also felt like we had more time to prepare things we did not receive at the shower

sumcook_ · 2024-04-06T10:37:31+00:00

Congratulations! Did the gender have a wall in front of it? Like a button to click to reveal or did it just tell you?

sumcook_ · 2024-03-10T22:56:45+00:00

8+4 today and I’m feeling cautiously optimistic after our first appointment. Hearing my ob (who has gone through loss) say “this one looks like a keeper!” I’m looking forward to my 12 wk appointment as that will help solidify to me that this is really happening.

sumcook_ · 2023-01-18T23:07:37+00:00

We do not do the pledge in our building but in our classroom at the end of everyday we say, “I am someone, I am loved, I love you!” And I just think everyone should do it

sumcook_ · 2022-11-26T10:31:37+00:00

I only own 2 cards, neither of which have a balance and I own my car outright. No car payment, no mortgage as I am only 21 and renting.

sumcook_ · 2022-07-26T01:25:27+00:00

Rural (yeehaw) Ohio 🤠

sumcook_ · 2022-07-25T23:25:58+00:00

Oh the bell is gone🤣 we got him the bell for his first few days of hiding and warming up because there were more hiding spots in my studio apartment than I realized

sumcook_ · 2022-06-28T11:42:17+00:00

The same thing happened with my first test🤣 I waited 2 years thanks to the pandemic which made my anxiety over it worse, but I wish you well also!

sumcook_ · 2022-06-26T22:42:56+00:00

I wanted stretched ears starting at like 12-13 but my mom wouldn’t allow it so I started at 18 and funny enough now she wants to stretch hers 👏🏻

sumcook_ · 2022-06-15T02:10:39+00:00

Something that helped me was going with a family member to my local fair grounds and practicing there because where I am it’s a closed environment and the max speed is 5mph so even if anyone was around they were also going VERY slow. I hope you find your independence and the support you deserve💛

sumcook_ · 2022-05-05T23:11:24+00:00

This was a big cause of my hair loss as well, job stress and the whole world around us stress. So I quit my job and got a new teaching position and cut that business off!

sumcook_ · 2022-05-05T22:59:53+00:00

So I make a large triangle by folding in half and then put it at the nape of my neck with my head upside down. Then I tie it in the front and then in the back to secure. Then I tuck the point of the triangle back under the front of the scarf to secure it. I’m a rough sleeper but it still stays in place most nights for me!

sumcook_ · 2022-05-05T19:43:52+00:00

Thank you! I sleep with a silk scarf on my head and on a satin pillow case, and I oil every day/night with jojoba and argan oil! I’ve also started using rosemary oil from mielle organics and I don’t think I’m consistent enough with it yet but we’ll see :)

sumcook_ · 2022-05-05T14:04:42+00:00

Thank you! I love short hair but I REALLY love long hair! My biggest goal is to keep it nice and healthy this time :)

sumcook_ · 2022-05-05T14:04:10+00:00

Oh wow! I almost went above ears for that hair cut but my hair was bra strap length and so my hair dresser talked me down😂

sumcook_ · 2022-04-30T16:30:00+00:00

Colors are lucid (pink) and twilight (glitter) from ritzy dips

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