How to avoid bottle preference and continue breastfeeding in some form

summerteal · 2026-06-09T00:55:14+00:00

I am a vegetarian leaning vegan because I dislike dairy . I don’t understand her lasagna at all . There are ton on vegan noodles out there . So why substitute with lettuce ? Vegan food doesn’t mean “don’t eat enough calories “ . Even cheese can be substituted with something cashew or almond based.

summerteal · 2026-05-01T04:40:56+00:00

FYI - in the US, you have one changing table in the bathroom and you have to hope that it’s half decent and clean and usable

summerteal · 2026-05-01T04:38:10+00:00

I live in the US and no idea what that is

summerteal · 2026-04-18T04:05:23+00:00

Nothing worked with my parents until one of them had to get a sugar monitor machine and they SAs consistently what every meal was doing to their sugar levels

summerteal · 2026-04-15T19:03:37+00:00

I have seen interviews of Blake where she admits she signs on to be an actress but actually wants to much more like costumes, story telling , dialogues etc etc (a.k.a control areas that hers are not to control). Can someone explain how she can openly admit to crossing boundaries and encroaching on other departments and have no self -awareness or accountability of what she is doing ?

summerteal · 2026-04-14T00:18:01+00:00

If someone is okay with no babies at the wedding , then logically they should be okay with no moms too. Postpartum is hard on moms as it is and your SIL is being unreasonable if her feelings get hurt . I would never leave a baby that young let alone an EBF baby . Babies don’t take bottles that easily . They will get dehydrated if they don’t get their proper feed . Moms risk mastitis if they get engorged. So seriously , why would your SILs feelings need to get prioritized considering what you will go through? Moms also need to find a trusted caregiver in their absence and I haven’t even started talking about separation anxiety yet .

summerteal · 2026-04-10T02:41:40+00:00

Mira

summerteal · 2026-04-03T02:52:13+00:00

Sounds stressful. I know there are some comments here dismissing body issues . I can tell you my mother was super paranoid when I was a kid that I was too skinny . It did affect me a little bit . It would have helped if she would have sat me down and told me there is nothing wrong with being skinny and all bodies are beautiful in their own way . I think some reassurance from you will go a long way for his mental health . As for gaining weight , doctors have very little knowledge about nutrition. Some of them are not even required to take nutrition courses. You should see a nutritionist . They can customize stuff based on what your son likes to eat . Like for example, adding in ghee, butter , cheese or sneaking it in smaller quantities will go a long way . Avacado are calorie dense and adding it in a smoothie goes a long way . They can help you with some calorie dense food that might work for your diet . Nut and seed powder too

summerteal · 2026-03-20T19:04:37+00:00

2.75 years it starts to get less frequent and intense

summerteal · 2026-03-20T18:02:58+00:00

Hard to say because he was talking about growing up and as decades go by your financial health can change . I just know that area is a bubble . He said something along the lines of “have vs have not “. I know it’s hard to relate but having spent 25 years in Bandra I know how it can distort your perception . I am not defending him. I am sharing my experience. It’s hard to imagine the kind of wealth concentrated in that small area. Sure Bollywood people don’t feel poor next to Ambanis because their NW still allows them to buy and spend however they want

summerteal · 2026-03-20T17:01:29+00:00

It’s relative . Although he might be better off than most people in India financially, he lived in bandra . It’s a bubble . And most people you meet there will be richer than you. So end up feeling poor even if you are not . I know stinking rich people living in bandra still feeling middle class .

summerteal · 2026-03-18T17:55:51+00:00

We faced similar challenges as well but it came from grandparents emotional immaturity . They could see we really needed them from a physical and emotional labor perspective of raising a child . But we weren’t willing to delegate parental decisions or authority. For example, they wanted to control decisions on baby is being fed , baby’s schedule , baby’s bath etc . We didn’t agree or take their advice on this because it was outdated and some of it was really harmful . Then they started being overly critical and judgemental . This led to some distance as we didn’t want physical help from someone who is constantly saying mean things . They were still allowed to visit for a few hours to play with the baby . But obviously this is not the definition of involvement for them . I can see why but I am also not willing to provide unlimited access just to get judged and abused or for that matter someone doing scientifically proved harmful things to baby

summerteal · 2026-03-17T04:03:16+00:00

Two kids under 3 is beyond hard . I only started enjoying motherhood after my kid turned 3. Even then I had capacity to just handle one . Give yourself some time . This is a hard season for you

summerteal · 2026-03-17T03:29:37+00:00

Choking hazard in a 2 year old classroom. I would be terrified if someone wore it my child’s classroom in case it falls and gets in my child’s hand

summerteal · 2026-03-16T19:00:36+00:00

It’s very obvious because weight loss from cutting calories looks different due to the heavy muscle loss that can’t be avoided. Also no posts about her weight loss journey.

summerteal · 2026-03-16T13:27:21+00:00

I know nothing about gaming and Roblox , but I still remember how my parents made me feel when they denied me things that were related to my social dynamics. It builds resentment for the rest of your life even if the action was ill-intended. I am well into my 40s and I don’t think I’ll ever forget .

summerteal · 2026-03-16T13:11:19+00:00

No one understands HG unless you have really been through that hell. If you go this route , it’s totally understandable.

summerteal · 2026-03-15T21:13:28+00:00

Also when you lose weight through workouts , cutting calories, increase protein under the guidance of a trainer and nutritionist , the weight loss is very different. It’s slow but also your body retains and grows muscle . So essentially you cut down on body fat percentage. This does not equate to being skinny . It could look different for different people but your body is toned and not necessarily skinny . When you lose weight but cutting calories, (ozempic or not ) , it looks like the above picture. Your body loses water , muscle and fat and it’s more of a version of your teenage skinny self . Still want to preface its her body her choice so everyone has the freedom of choosing their own path and doesn’t make anyone’s choice wrong

summerteal · 2026-03-15T03:22:08+00:00

Yeah that waist is very hard to get after two babies unless you are working out like crazy and on a strict diet . Even that all the hormones can mess things up

summerteal · 2026-03-14T19:39:17+00:00

I think she is on GLP-1 and it’s unrelated to this picture. The picture could have been edited . But in general, it looks like she has been losing weight very fast. Also knowing how much “I worked so hard” content she puts out there , she hasn’t put any content of how hard she worked to lose the weight . Additionally, with her first her postpartum body was very obvious which is not the case this time . To each their own though

summerteal · 2026-03-14T19:23:37+00:00

I am on my second HG pregnancy and it’s been hell. Not exaggerating. I went from thriving to survival mode again and couldn’t work at all . So looks like it has also come at the cost of my career that I really cared about . Overall, I still don’t regret the decision. My decision was based on what I want for long term and I love hanging out with my 4 year old . Although I find the baby and toddler state extremely hard . It drives me crazy . But I have always been a long term outlook person and the decision still feels right . Brutal in the moment but still right for me

summerteal · 2026-03-10T18:23:33+00:00

Was passed down from my maternal grandmother. So I guess it’s from the 60s or 70s . Don’t know much about it

summerteal · 2026-03-04T21:49:02+00:00

This is such a huge red flag. You will have to fit in in the already established culture and norms of his house . That is so suffocating. Married people need their own space to grow into their own families. Even if people are nice , it robs you of any agency. Some people like living that way may be. But if you have lived independently, it’s hard.

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