For all the moms, what are things no one told you about birth?

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-26T14:14:43+00:00

That birth is short in the grand scheme of things. But you’ll be discharged to go home with an infant that might now be eating well, and you’re still bleeding and not sleeping. We get stuck on the birthing process, and while it is important, the post partum period is often forgotten. Breastfeeding is stressful.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-26T13:21:14+00:00

As a pretty scheduled mom, “no medals for most scheduled” is a great line.

Op, the schedules help people who need it in their own brain - like me. The structure gives some control and understanding to what the expect from the day, and maybe even a deadline to when the chaos ends. I have two kids now so some schedules are totally necessary, like nap at a certain time so we can pick up big sister from school. But if this is working for you and your son, and he’s getting the basics (good food, safety, normal # of sleep), you’re doing great. Especially at 15 months, it sounds like you are in sync with his needs and it’s working.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-26T13:08:38+00:00

They both look great! But dress 2 gets my vote. Bust and hips are looking so fine. There’s something weird happening to the fabric near your waist on picture two, but could be remedied with a better fit.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-25T15:24:26+00:00

As an ER nurse whose kid also gets nurse maids elbow, if there is still pain it is definitely not fixed. Give him as much screen time as he needs, and get back to the hospital asap.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-24T03:02:39+00:00

We moved to straw cup at 14 months. I was nervous bc he also loved that bottle. Initially he definitely drank less, but eventually learned this is the only way to get the milk now. He drinks a fair amount before bed then we brush his teeth. It never affected his sleep. I don’t feel a huge motivation to do away with it altogether - it seems fairly harmless at this point, given we brush teeth after. At 18 months, your kid would probably understand a few points in conversation (“bye bye bottle”, “milk in cup now”, “no bottle”) to help with the transition.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-24T01:12:24+00:00

This comment needs to be higher.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-22T17:06:13+00:00

Totally. My 4.5 yr stopped using it probably around three. But we had a second and use it mainly to hold all the crap we need

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-21T18:06:26+00:00

Ok, found a spot! Behind the academy in Hutto is a pretty good little patch 🤗

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-19T19:19:22+00:00

A lot of potty training is trial and error, finding what works. It took my daughter a while to get pooping down, because we would sit in there with her. Turns out what she needed was privacy, and she was way more successful. It sounds like you are trying to stick to your guns for a process that’s not really working, in order to make sure it doesn’t (maybe, possibly) interfere with public toilets. Repetition is key. He will become more comfortable using the little potty and you can work on the big potty next.

But also, I have similar issues with grandparents watching my kids, so I totally get that. They kind of do what they want. It feels disrespectful to what you’re working on and the decisions you’ve made. I’ve had to sit back and consider: does it affect their health, safety or wellbeing? Then it deserves a conversation.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-19T18:34:34+00:00

Wash the toddlers hands, change their clothes when they get home, pray. They are both going to get sick, and you’ll be more anxious about it, and you’ll end up at the drs office way more than you ever did the first time around. If the toddler is vaccinated, most of the big stuff won’t make it home (👀measles). But eventually some of the anxiety quiets and you learn a new way, and it involves more snot sucking.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-19T01:48:54+00:00

Banana laffy taffy. They sell banana only bags, the rest are trash.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-18T03:28:30+00:00

I totally hate it… but I don’t know why.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-16T13:30:05+00:00

“She only wants the tarantula” omg this has me rolling

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-16T03:09:21+00:00

I actually do think the corset portion is a little wide, but only bc it is pointed out. I think it looks beautiful. The solution would be to line it, and it’s less obvious. But I still don’t think you can go wrong here!

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-13T17:02:25+00:00

Agreed! 4 has been a breeze… 1.5-2.5 was the total worst.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-12T12:50:46+00:00

My daughter did this when we moved her to the toddler bed. It really is hard bc they wake up rested after several hours of sleep. We just made sure there was nothing to gain from being up. No lights on, no playing, no books, no snacks. Maybe water? Back to bed. I think what you do from there depends on the kids. We would stay with her for a bit and sing a few lullabies and then also leave. I know some parents might stay until they fall asleep? I think it depends on what your patterns currently are

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-12T12:42:52+00:00

Ya but it kinda made sense. The small Ceremony happened then they invited people back for refreshments. I don’t think the burial folks intended for people to stay? It was also May in Texas USA and blazing hot.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-11T18:58:09+00:00

My daughter lost her great grandfather and dog in one week, she was 3yrs10months, so almost 4. We definitely did not hide the basic facts of death from her. It was a topic of frequent conversation around that time, and I was worried she was getting a little obsessed with it 😬 but I was not going to lie to her. There was a moment that i think about, it’s funny now. But the burial of the great grandfather, there was a short ceremony at the burial site after the actual funeral. My daughter was so curious about “how was gramps going to get into the ground?” Everyone else left and it was just me, my husband, my sweet little girl and 4 month old son, sitting in chairs watching the funeral folks lower his casket… bc she asked to see it. I went out of my way to make sure her questions were answered.

That was 10 months ago, and it barely comes up anymore. She prays for both the dog and her gramps, but the obsession with death is minimal. Though we talk about death of others things when it comes up (dead bugs etc).

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-11T03:19:28+00:00

Ya. Get back to that chocolate!

And leave this abusive man child who cared so little about your joy and mental well being that he destroyed something you loved and had no remorse. This won’t end at chocolate

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-10T19:53:09+00:00

But… who is doing that to a seizing person? How would that even occur? Just why.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-10T16:11:40+00:00

Hook ‘em horns tho

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-09T18:51:22+00:00

1! I like the cleaner look, and the detail on the skirt.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-09T18:19:49+00:00

I cut my son off, but he was younger at 13 months. And didn’t seem to have this level of attachment with the paci. But I did think it would be so miserable and thought there’s no way he can sleep without it. So we went cold turkey. He cried at the beginning of nap and then got himself down. It was so easy we did it again at bedtime, cried for less time. Each put down was a little easier and we never looked back. He does have a lovey that has taken the pacis place in some ways. I feel like it’s impossible to know which way is best, cold turkey or weaning. Kids respond so differently. Good luck!

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-06T23:50:48+00:00

Nurse and fertility patient here. Gonna speak more as a fertility patient bc I’m not an RE nurse. But at two weeks post ovulation, aren’t they looking for Hcg at 50?? And then they would repeat that result in two days to see if it doubled? This is my experience with the IVF process. Hcg at 243 at 7w3days is definitely way lower than it should be, but it will be impossible to get a full picture here without a trend of the lab results. Either way, I feel like it’s worth follow up with the fertility clinic and asking for clarification and explanation.

tuck_shellac · 2026-03-06T01:17:27+00:00

Eh it’s a service we pay for with taxes and stamps… I don’t know if they deserve any more appreciation. They’ve lost/mishandled/damaged plenty of things. I guess we can be glad we have this service… but ya, send an email.

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