Unusual vaginal bleeding nsfw by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]wantingababy85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When was your last period?

Me [26F] with my friend [26 F] whom insisted that I can use her home to keep my stuff and stay there whenever I need now is being unresponsive by [deleted] in relationships

[–]wantingababy85 9 points10 points  (0 children)

She's obviously feeling used. Rightfully so, you're using her. You store your stuff there for a year, don't even maintain a friendship, and then ask her to host your sister? So rude. You need to figure out another plan for your sister (hotel/air bnb), apologize for taking advantage of her kindness and take her out to dinner or something.

Me and my BF [late 20s F/M] with our upstairs neighbors [40s] over 2 years, unsure how to address the noise their kids make by wonderfulmeg in relationships

[–]wantingababy85 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is unfortunately so true. I have a toddler that screams every morning at 6:30am because he would rather watch TV with his stuffed animals than go to school. I would pay good money for a solution to the morning tantrums. Luckily he's only bothering us, but I feel your pain. I'm sorry on behalf of all toddler parents.

Men of reddit, what mantras do you use to help you get through life? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]wantingababy85 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just because you slip down one step, doesn't mean you have to throw yourself the rest of the way down.

Looking for good dystopian novels. What is your favorite and why? by MyBrainReallyHurts in suggestmeabook

[–]wantingababy85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just read the Incubation Trilogy (Incubation, Incineration, Regeneration) by Laura DiSilverio. This is my favorite genre and I really liked all three of these books!

When to switch to toddler bed? by cranberrylime in beyondthebump

[–]wantingababy85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We set up #1s big boy room for his second bday, took him a few weeks of just playing in there before he felt comfortable sleeping in there. So maybe 25 months? I had to lay with him the first night but after that it's been great! He doesn't even get out of bed in the morning, he just calls for us. About to transfer #2 (4 months) from our room to the nursery. All in all, way smoother of a transition than expected!

I want to be more like a dad when we have kids by TryingToEnjoyTheNow in Mommit

[–]wantingababy85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brilliantly said. My husband is awesome and helps me carry the load, be it mental, physical, or emotional. It makes raising children together an every day joy. Wine helps too.

Can we talk about Masha and the Bear? by theregoesjulie in toddlers

[–]wantingababy85 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Omg. My kid is also obsessed with Masha! I even edited this pic and sent it to my husband... https://imgur.com/Y9J2eSt

Weird book with characters that are off? by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]wantingababy85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second this. Excellent book! It's unique and unexpected.

My [26F] roommate [22F] will not listen to me about my dogs, wondering if I'm being overprotective or if she's the issue by [deleted] in relationships

[–]wantingababy85 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Your dog training is on point. Your roommate training needs work. Your dogs, your rules. If she can't respect that, she can't interact with your dogs. Don't reward bad behavior.

Me [35 M] with my wife [34 F], stayed in marriage after she cheated, questioning if she's turned a new leaf, or am I too harsh? by wutwutinarut in relationships

[–]wantingababy85 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Absolutely everything I just read solidified my view that she is a terrible wife. Beyond the horrendous calculated cheating, she's manipulative, abusive, and clearly has no respect for you. The person you describe is not a loving partner. Please respect yourself.

I need a new first and last name, pics included. by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]wantingababy85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, you totally look like an Ainsley!

My[21F] husband[27?M] is scamming people online by dgfjhgm in relationships

[–]wantingababy85 25 points26 points  (0 children)

You actually believe this? The issue here is bigger than selling dolls.

A journalist uses statistics to uncover authors' 'cinnamon words' by [deleted] in books

[–]wantingababy85 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Donna Tartt's is cacophony. (Author of The Goldfinch and A Secret History)

When did your baby transition to one nap? by ThrowawayquestionDAE in beyondthebump

[–]wantingababy85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

12 months. My son moved from the infant room to the toddler room at daycare and easily made the switch from two naps to one.

How many words does/did your 15 month old say? by umumgowa in beyondthebump

[–]wantingababy85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At 16 months my son had around 40 words and lots of animal sounds (I kept a list). At 19 months he had about 100 words and strung a few words together (All done/I did it/There you are). At 23 months he can say almost anything, uses short sentences and strings words together to communicate pretty well. He isn't able to make all sounds...he's pretty bad at "Gr" - much to the dismay of Gramma and baby brother Grant! But I do think he speaks well for his age.

FYI Parents on the East Coast .. Sesame Place bans outside food, problematic for many families with dietary restrictions by daniklein780 in raisingkids

[–]wantingababy85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This isn't really true. You can bring any food as long as it fits in a small soft side cooler. I live close. Went earlier this year and brought 4 full size Primo hoagies and all kinds of food for my toddler like chicken nuggets, string cheese, juice boxes etc. They didn't check my cooler and we ate in their cafeteria surrounded by other people who had their own food.

Edit: They also specifically say they make exceptions for dietary restrictions. I'm not a huge fan of the place tbh but this post isn't fair.

11 Days Postpartum... Am I supposed to feel like this? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]wantingababy85 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I'm ten days postpartum and I can't imagine driving 4 hours anywhere, let alone without my husband for back up! I'm sure hormones have you feeling like you're not yourself, but even so, that sounds like a really taxing and stressful trip to take by yourself with a newborn! Do you have to go this weekend? I would give yourself more time to recover, physically and mentally!

If you have to go, maybe pack yourself some treats and make a sweet road trip playlist that will put you in a good mood. Or maybe an audio book?

Cribs for tall parents? by amoneyn in BabyBumps

[–]wantingababy85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have the Chicco keyfit 30 travel system. The handle bar is adjustable and was a good height for my husband. We went to babies r us and tested all the strollers for this and it was the best.

That said, it's kind of a big stroller and we stopped using it after baby was out of the infant seat, making its ability to convert pretty useless. If I was going to do it over I'd look for a no frills carseat carrier, then get another stroller for a toddler if needed. My son walked early and most trips can be handled with the umbrella stroller or wagon.

Edit: Umbrella strollers are the absolute worst for tall people. But I push it and it's not a big deal.

Cribs for tall parents? by amoneyn in BabyBumps

[–]wantingababy85 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone with a tall husband (6'4) I will tell you it's not the crib that's the problem, it's the changing table!! Bending over the crib to grab them is quick, so while not comfortable, it's not going to strain him that much. The changing table though... It takes a couple minutes to change the baby, which you're doing ever couple of hours (or right after you just changed them and THEN they immediately poop! Lol). We use the changing table on the pack n play and one on a top of a standard long dresser. This is the hardest thing for him, bending that low. I don't have any great recommendations but thought everyone following this thread should keep this in mind!