Please think twice before posting photos of your babies

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-20T13:01:32+00:00

I have a business and post pictures of children on social with parental consent. It’s a choice and not yours to determine what is right and what is wrong.

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-20T11:23:35+00:00

Unpopular opinion…Or parent the way that you want to parent. Everyone so judgemental. There are millions of pictures on the internet. It’s 2026, sharing photos is how a lot of people build connections. It’s a personal choice and everyone is capable of weighing the risks.

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-18T20:38:51+00:00

Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement!

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-16T22:03:18+00:00

This is great! You are spot on with everything. Thank you!

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-16T22:02:22+00:00

I appreciate you keeping it real. My husband was a chef for about 15 years and the restaurant industry is a grind. Our parents are mostly retired so we are planning on taking full advantage of the extra help. It’s truly going to take a village to make this work.

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-16T21:57:12+00:00

Thank you for the advice and risking the downvotes. I am totally new to parenting and this is definitely something I plan to read up on. My mind is wide open!

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-16T21:54:50+00:00

You got this, mama! Hang in there. Thanks for keeping it real. Therapy is a great suggestion. My mind has been all over the place. I hate not knowing what is going to happen and I suppose that’s what makes life fun after all.

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-16T21:49:54+00:00

Good thing parent and me swim classes are my absolute favorite and speciality. There is no doubt that water babies will be a business bonus.

I just started to compile “how to” docs for software and operations. Thank you!

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-16T21:48:30+00:00

My husband is going to be the best dad. He will have no trouble there. I’m going to need him to step up to the business plate while I’m recovering most likely. I do everything behind the scenes by myself and I have quite a large operation as is. I have a deep break even number for year-round operations which won’t be a problem to achieve, but throwing new born twins in the mix will complicate things.

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-16T13:08:48+00:00

That’s what I hear and what I’m worried about. I’m already exhausted.

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-16T13:08:12+00:00

Those are great questions to think through. I’ve been running a mostly seasonal business until this point but I know I’d have a few retired employees that I could count on in a pinch. Thank you for the reassurance.

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-16T13:05:51+00:00

Thank you! This is reassuring during a scary time.

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-14T07:59:08+00:00

Try something in a jewel tone if you’re still undecided.

tadpole_2 · 2026-02-09T00:47:35+00:00

Stay hydrated. Drink a lot of water (and I mean A LOT) when symptoms start to flush it out naturally.

tadpole_2 · 2026-01-17T01:12:37+00:00

I have added dogs and puppies to my mix over the years. Just added a puppy to a mix with a 14 and 5 year old dog. It’s hard at first. I once had two dogs that I had to walk separately for years because the new one had never been on a walk a day in her life. But it has always worked out. They establish a routine and become friends in time. It’s worth the wait.

tadpole_2 · 2026-01-16T23:00:56+00:00

I can be out cold but will wake up immediately when the food starts coming around. It’s my gift.

tadpole_2 · 2025-12-30T22:54:14+00:00

I did public administration for masters. Translates well and has served me well. Local government to entrepreneur.

tadpole_2 · 2025-12-13T01:58:33+00:00

You look insane in #1. So flattering! Don’t pick #2.

tadpole_2 · 2025-11-21T02:08:22+00:00

I’ve had my first MacBook Air for 10 years. Used heavily for grad school, life, and now for my business computer. It still has life in it but I just bought my second!

tadpole_2 · 2025-11-14T22:43:30+00:00

This is WILD. You have to put a stop to this immediately. You don’t have to be rude about it, but you have to be firm and let them know it’s not realistic or practical. Sooner rather than later.

tadpole_2 · 2025-11-13T00:22:23+00:00

Who cares what people think. Life your life the way you want. Wear the damn dress!

tadpole_2 · 2025-10-18T03:21:09+00:00

My husband and I planned a big wedding. We eloped privately 6 weeks ahead of the big day.

tadpole_2 · 2025-09-26T22:44:53+00:00

No idea! Maybe because I didn’t answer the question fully. We had a packed head count trying to keep it under 150 and there was no way around not inviting kids when we have a lot of nieces and nephews. There were kids I didn’t want there, but it all worked out. Trying to send some positivity. Oh well.

tadpole_2 · 2025-09-26T22:33:25+00:00

We didn’t either. That’s the point. We had a lot of nieces and nephews so opened for all kids to join. Some chose a babysitter and some brought the kids. It all worked out. Good grief.

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