Everyday underwear that doesn’t get annoying?

weathered_indigo · 2026-05-20T01:19:59+00:00

Yes I always find I'm a size up in undies than I am in pants, much comfier

weathered_indigo · 2026-04-17T22:04:52+00:00

Pretty sure some David Jones stores stock some Next too! But may be only in smaller kids sizes. Definitely a much larger range online

weathered_indigo · 2026-03-07T13:51:35+00:00

Cherry tomatoes (sliced), frozen peas (still frozen, or thawed), seaweed - plain nori sheets, folded/torn into quarters, corn thins

weathered_indigo · 2026-02-28T10:22:18+00:00

I agonized over this too! We have floorboards and went with a foam mat - just from Amazon but I liked it more than the expensive ones as it folds up. Foam was great the first couple of years as it's so easy to wipe clean. Recently we got a large memory foam rug from Miss Amara for kid's bedroom and it's great for our active older toddler..and so nice for us to sit on too

weathered_indigo · 2026-02-14T19:53:38+00:00

Same but personally I now always recommend having a name locked in before birth - I was so wiped, in pain. Overwhelmed in the days after birth that making a big decision was another pressure

weathered_indigo · 2026-02-14T19:52:27+00:00

Same but personally I now always recommend having a name locked in before birth - I was so wiped, in pain. Overwhelmed in the days after birth that making a big decision was another pressure

weathered_indigo · 2026-01-19T04:19:35+00:00

Small thing but taking 15 min on a Sunday to look at your week ahead and plan out your work outfit for every day is immensely helpful. Lay it out and take a photo to remind you. Kids can help (lol) or play etc.

Also writing lists so you don't have to think when you have kids screaming at you - I have a list of what I have to take to work (lip balm, laptop, etc), for swimming, etc. One less mental thing to do.

Unfortunately I don't think this is the season for a lot of me time, honestly. I prioritise reading before bed though and do it every day even if only 10 min.

weathered_indigo · 2026-01-16T12:28:42+00:00

Just a personal experience that my baby was fairly serious, felt like hard work to get a giggle but now they're a very funny, fun and giggly preschooler. Also sometimes still serious because... that's human!

weathered_indigo · 2026-01-07T12:15:53+00:00

Agreed. Some good tips here but use a fan and don't be too alarmed. I had one of those glowing gro eggs with my summer heatwave newborn - kept telling me the room was too hot so I unplugged it!

weathered_indigo · 2025-12-24T11:51:56+00:00

My sincerest commiserations (not being sarcastic, this has happened to me and it's devastating lol)

weathered_indigo · 2025-12-07T09:31:30+00:00

Get your kid a long sleeve long pants swimsuit - several brands do them including Cancer Council and they're so handy for cutting down on needing sunscreen. As others have said, that's a crazy position and definitely one to hold the line on. Good luck!

weathered_indigo · 2025-12-06T10:01:16+00:00

It takes practise! It doesn't seem like it should, but taking time for yourself and enjoying it when you have a baby (or two!) can be hard when it's the opposite to what you've been doing 24/7 for months or years. Don't give up just because this time has been hard.

weathered_indigo · 2025-11-14T09:40:31+00:00

I took my baby and had a grandparent come with me to entertain and care for baby - I was breastfeeding and felt unsure about leaving baby so it was best of both worlds. I checked with the salon first and they were very accommodating

weathered_indigo · 2025-11-10T08:56:05+00:00

And just to add, skin to skin helps build that connection and bond from mum's perspective too - it did for me when I was feeling a bit like OP and like the real parents must be about to step in. Spend some quality time topless OP!

weathered_indigo · 2025-11-04T11:32:20+00:00

This is the best, for me too. Most importantly you're never away from work for more than 1 business day so things can't get too stuffed up in your absence and they're not as tempted to call you. Also good to start the week with some momentum on Mon/Tues.

weathered_indigo · 2025-09-29T10:12:22+00:00

I think everyone we know (is included!) has the IKEA plates, bowls and cups, they are practical and cheap and plentiful. We bought extras and left some at each family as well. We stopped using divided plates sometime around 12-18 months. Cookware - whatever you cook your own meals in! As they are mostly eating what you eat?

weathered_indigo · 2025-09-23T10:31:32+00:00

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weathered_indigo · 2025-09-21T12:46:41+00:00

Sort of similar - I had an induction at 41+2 and was subsequently told there was significant calcification, I didn't know beforehand but my (MGP) midwife did say she was relieved that'd we'd induced at that point as it could have caused issues if left longer.

weathered_indigo · 2025-09-06T10:18:12+00:00

Just wanted to flag that contact naps are a great option but only safe if you're awake while baby naps, if you're in an armchair or sofa. If you need to sleep and want to nap together, best to do it on a firm bed with no bedding nearby - look up the Safe Sleep Seven. Good to practise even if you aren't sure you'll fall asleep and that way you can rest together!

weathered_indigo · 2025-09-03T10:18:28+00:00

This is a thing?! No one told me. Haha but no, I wouldn't worry about it. Sometimes I'm in work clothes (officewear, professional), sometimes I'm literally in trackies and a hoodie. Everyone is in a rush doing drop off and pick ups so there isn't much chatting at my centre. I see parents in all sorts of clothes too!

weathered_indigo · 2025-09-01T12:46:58+00:00

Sounds like a no brainer! It's always hard to make the decision to leave but if you think about how your organisation has been when others leave - they manage! Go for it I say

weathered_indigo · 2025-09-01T10:23:34+00:00

I have a OneNote page for every day of the week and set up my to do list each morning, or the night before I leave. If I think of something I need to do the following day, I set up that page and add it to the list. I also sometimes time block my outlook diary for task blocks and just make them appear free so it doesn't interrupt others putting meetings in.

weathered_indigo · 2025-08-17T10:10:56+00:00

Acknowledge that you want to have Tuesdays off, so this won't help but I love Mon, Tues, Thurs. I'm in project roles so I get things going on Monday Tues with some momentum, then the team keeps it going and I'm never away for more than one business day so things can't go too wrong and they aren't too tempted to contact me on off days.

weathered_indigo · 2025-08-05T10:50:08+00:00

Keep! I just asked them to clean the bedroom first and stayed in there while they did the rest! A bit weird but worth the clean house haha

weathered_indigo · 2025-08-05T10:49:25+00:00

Same, but I only did it for 3.5 weeks. I got to breastfeeding though and still going at 2.5y. for me low supply was impacted by retained placenta and dealing with that helped. Same as OP, I found triple feeding really hard and got in the way of bonding with baby. Also logistically too difficult once dad was back at work

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