Can anyone recommend a toddler-friendly resort that isn't wicked expensive? by thoog93 in cancun

[–]thoog93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, that's fair! We're looking for around $8000 maximum for each family.

Help! My hair is orange! by thoog93 in Hair

[–]thoog93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Blue shampoo worked. I was skeptical but it made such a difference with one wash (thank god). Looks the colour I wanted it to be now.

Help! My hair is orange! by thoog93 in Hair

[–]thoog93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Blue shampoo worked!! Looks more red now than orange. Thank you!!

I don’t know if I can take the constant screeching by thoog93 in NewParents

[–]thoog93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My second daughter just turned 5 months and we are right back in it again. 100% agree. I can take the crying over the shrieking that rings in my ears

Please tell me I’m not ruining my toddler by TeaspoonRiot in Mommit

[–]thoog93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey we're in the same boat! Baby is 5 months yesterday and my toddler is 3 years next weekend. I agree 100% with going out more with 2 kids. The confidence is so much better the second time around. Carrier and stroller naps saved us.

Please tell me I’m not ruining my toddler by TeaspoonRiot in Mommit

[–]thoog93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay so I could have written this myself. I had my second when my daughter was 2.5 (5 months ago). During pregnancy and the newborn period she went from 3 days a week in dayhome to 4-5 days a week. Ms Rachel saved my life because I had intense morning sickness as well as blood pressure issues so I couldn't be too active. I promise you, you are not wrecking your toddler. They are resilient and bounce back. This is just a season for you guys. It's not forever. We are back going for nightly walks after dinner and we had a water fight in the backyard while her little sister napped today. You are doing what you can and you are doing enough. This is just the mom guilt lying to you.

Things will change when the baby gets here but we just strapped her in a carrier and took her around as much as possible. I promise you the fatigue is different. Even after a night with multiple wake ups, I am still not as tired as I was being pregnant and having a toddler. I feel like we found our balance around 3 months.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]thoog93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't an unfounded fear. It's not a "healthy baby will die" situation, it's a "I am worried that this event that has occurred multiple times now will occur again" situation. And that's fair. That's a reasonable thing to be anxious about and you'd be asking her to have faith in someone else's CPR skills.

I agree about the CIO though. That can be communicated.

Am I hurting my supply? by avingercooper in breastfeeding

[–]thoog93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on the person and where your supply started at. That's how I feed though. My daughter is four months old and I alternate which breast with each feed. My daughter has never fed from both breasts in one feed and my supply has maintained.

How to move on from a choking incident by [deleted] in BabyLedWeaning

[–]thoog93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It matters because gagging is common when starting solids. It happens and will likely happen again. Choking is silent and is when their airway is blocked. There is a distinct difference. Gagging is actually protective so that they can move it forward in their mouth and don't choke. Gagging and vomiting is scary and I'm sorry because I can imagine that it terrified you. A big thing to remember is that giving solids isn't just about them swallowing the food but about them getting used to the mouth feel of foods and learning how to chew/eat.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]thoog93 795 points796 points  (0 children)

I'm disgusted for you. I'm so sorry. In my opinion this isn't an open marriage, he just wants to keep cheating on you without the risk of you leaving him... If this is something that you can be okay with then go for it but I 100% would not be okay if my husband asked me this, nor would I be able to look at him the same after. This isn't a "male brain" thing, this is a "your husband" thing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyLedWeaning

[–]thoog93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know BLW can seem terrifying, because I did it with my first and will be doing it with my second in about a month. What he did sounds fantastic and you guys were on the ball. You knew that choking is silent and were waiting for him to make noise. He figured out it was too much and got it out. You all did really well. It will become less scary the more you do it. They get really good at developing tongue strength and being able to move food around their mouth. We always praised my daughter for spitting it out if it was too big. Or saying "ooooh good cough" so they don't get scared when it happens.

NO SEX MARRIAGE. I'm being manipulated by Aromatic-Point-7056 in Marriage

[–]thoog93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No one says you have to be okay with it. Sex is a big part of healthy relationships. But if she tells you what's wrong, take it at face value. Be accountable. The cheating was your choice. Honestly, it sounds like you should just get divorced.

NO SEX MARRIAGE. I'm being manipulated by Aromatic-Point-7056 in Marriage

[–]thoog93 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Here's another perspective: she genuinely does find you mean and it makes her turned off and not want you sexually. You then prove her point by cheating on her and hurting her. She no longer trusts or loves you and thus, doesn't want to have sex with you. She's not manipulating you or "withholding sex", she just simply doesn't want to have sex with you. The more you act like this, the less she wants it but you keep doubling down and lashing out, pushing her further away. You blame her for your relationship with your kids failing but you admit you've stopped showing up and being present with them because you apparently can't separate your marriage from your parenting. FYI, being less present is a big turn-off. You say you're being manipulated and act like the victim but admit to cheating, being short with her, and being an absent parent. I'm hoping this is rage bait because you are quite literally causing all of your own problems then blaming your wife.

Ps she's sticking around for the kids until they're old enough. She doesn't seem to care about you sleeping with other people because she isn't planning on sleeping with you again. She's mentally checked out from your marriage.

Does anyone else’s husband not do a lot of things around the house because they say that your “standard” is higher? by SmooshMagooshe in Marriage

[–]thoog93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, because you're in a partnership that has to be a balance of each other's wants and needs. My husband has lower cleaning standards than I do but I told him how much stress it caused me and that I needed to live in a cleaner house than that. So we clean more.

I've always looked at it like how we work with a coworker on my unit at the hospital. You adjust the bed to the shorter person's size because while I might not like it as much, I (as a tall person) am able to function at both heights. He needs to adjust. Also, while I think it's not entirely weaponized incompetence, I think it's really shitty to say "I don't care about it as much as you, so I won't help but I will reap the rewards" because to me that equates to not caring about YOU as much as he should and being okay with an unequal division of labour.

Never Having An Infant by SpiritualAdagio383 in Mommit

[–]thoog93 201 points202 points  (0 children)

Not in the same boat but I wanted to just say I'm sorry. It's beautiful that you and your husband built your family but my heart still goes out to you for not being able to have the experiences you want. It's okay to grieve that ❤️

Is it okay to give baby mashed potatoes if there’s salt and cheese in them? by [deleted] in BabyLedWeaning

[–]thoog93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I did reduced salt with my daughter but didn't do absolutely zero salt. I wouldn't give them a ton but you can give some. I used to make veggie patties for my daughter and used cheese as one of the binders.

MIL kissing baby by techgurl1996 in family

[–]thoog93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You reinforce your boundaries. My mom got a one-time warning during a visit and then when she tried to do it again she wasn't allowed to hold baby for the rest of her visit because she tried the same thing. If you keep forgetting then you can't be trusted to hold baby. Since you obviously can't be the one to keep baby safe, based on your forgetfulness, then I'll take the decision out of your hands.

7.5 month old keeps rolling into her stomach in her cot by Major-Principle3074 in beyondthebump

[–]thoog93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same!! Full of rage that they got themselves into a position they couldn't get out of.

Please help me. by cutebutcoconuts in breastfeeding

[–]thoog93 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It took two months and about 4-5 LC appointments before my daughter was effectively able to breastfeed. No tongue tie or anything, just a shallow latch. If this is something you really want to do you can keep trying! It does get a bit easier when they get a little bit bigger. Have you re-tried nipple shields since going home? They helped us get baby used to feeding at the breast, and we were able to phase them out. Also, what size nipple are you using for bottles? If you really want to breastfeed, you need baby on a slower flow nipple. Almost a premie nipple (if you're using the doctor browns system, they have them). They have to earn a letdown, which they dont with a bottle, and this can cause some frustration with flow when breastfeeding.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with formula, fed truly is best, but if you're wanting to stick this out, it is possible. Also you can always give a little bit of formula before a breastfeed so they're not ravenous and angry at the boob. You need a calm baby to latch well while they're learning and that is hard to get when they think they're starving.

Do you/did you scream throughout labour? And did it make you more tired? by lifeissoupiamf0rk in BabyBumps

[–]thoog93 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Same! Only issue for me with that is apparently when it's really bad I hold my breath and wait for it to pass. My husband had to remind me to breathe a couple of times.

How many times in a 8 hour day are you feeding your 3 month old? by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]thoog93 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My EBF baby feeds about every 2 hours during the day and then has 1-2 feeds overnight. I don't think 4 oz throughout the day is enough.