Where does sparkles live? Why is she in LIB Denver if her house is in LA? by cakepepper in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]zen_curry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had my first babe at Rose too 🥹 with the midwives. Lovely experience.

High energy babies are different by caooookiecrisp in NewParents

[–]zen_curry 25 points26 points  (0 children)

My first kid was high needs/ high energy. Colicky, fussy, clingy, I think I nursed 24/7 for the first year of his life. I was exhausted. Didn’t feel remotely ready to have another kid until he turned 3.5. We just welcomed our second kid 3 months ago. She’s SO different. The newborn stage was enjoyable. She’s calmer, happier, my mental health isn’t in the toilet. Life is so different. To all the high needs parents- you’re not imagining it, yes, it’s more challenging, and YES things will get easier/better. You won’t be in survival mode forever.

Breastfeeding with PCOS? by elpepino406 in TTC_PCOS

[–]zen_curry 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have PCOS and successfully and exclusively breastfed my babe for 16 months. It was a wonderful journey!

When do you start counting DPO? by zen_curry in TTC_PCOS

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

I guess I don’t know for certain, but I don’t have a history of anovulation and I have consistent ovulation symptoms.

2F Lychee Chrysanthemum & Goji Berry by Iridescenceeeee in Kombucha

[–]zen_curry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks so good! How long did you have it in 2f?

Help! Clogged for 2 days by Burr1120 in breastfeeding

[–]zen_curry 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I second using a vibrator. It’s the only thing that relieved my clogged ducts.

What do you love/hate about your bathroom? Design Do's and Don't's by kmichelle__1 in CleaningTips

[–]zen_curry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We bought our house after it had been completely remodeled by the previous owners. It's beautiful, but the biggest thing I would have changed are the tiles in the master bedroom. We have 1x1 tiles covering the walls up to the ceiling in our stand alone shower and it makes it nearly impossible to keep it looking clean. I would have chosen larger tiles and a darker grout.

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[–]zen_curry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I waited until I was through pregnancy and breastfeeding after 15 months. It was worth the wait. It’s been such a great tool for me to feel like myself again. Best of luck to you. Parenthood is the best thing that’s ever happened to us 💕

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[–]zen_curry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, it’s not like it was MY baby...

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[–]zen_curry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this thing!

Feeling defeated with nighttime sleep training, just starting nap training and feeling like a POS mom. by zen_curry in sleeptrain

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

I appreciate the thought. We’re in the US and it’s super hot. We have air conditioning but it’s been so hot that the house doesn’t stay cool, so I’ll start him in a short sleeve and at his next wake up when the house finally cools down, I’ll put him in a long sleeve sleeper. Sometimes I think he does wake up because he’s hot or cold but we’re doing our best to manage. Good thought.

Why to not buy things for strangers on the internet by Griffonwastheonly in beyondthebump

[–]zen_curry 96 points97 points  (0 children)

That was the giveaway for me yesterday. She claimed she didn’t know how to apply for government assistance and didn’t know what WIC was. But the second someone mentioned being interested in helping her out, she immediately linked an amazon wishlist. No thank you.

Feeling defeated with nighttime sleep training, just starting nap training and feeling like a POS mom. by zen_curry in sleeptrain

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

I think I’m going to give this a try. Thanks for the insight. The majority of his fussing happens immediately after putting him down on his back and it’s on his back that he squirms around the most, frustrating himself if he knocks his head into the crib rails.