Kids are 7 and 3, and I'm a SAHM who is overstimulated, overtouched, and not exactly feeling like she's in her "Sexy Era." Once a week, max twice. Morning is an absolute NO GO. I'm not a morning person for literally ANY activity, but the likelihood of my kids waking up and/or busting in just absolutely kills my vibe. (Actually...it can't kill it cause it never even started). I've had to really battle to get my husband to understand that one!
What are y’all asking for Mother’s Day? My birthday is this month too so I need specific ideas/links lol. I got a really cute bike with a basket last year that I picked out and riding bikes with my kiddos on the weekend is one of my favorite things to do! I wish I didn’t live in hilly Austin and had actual restaurants close by, but the bike is still so much fun! What else? I’ve never asked for/received jewelry - does anyone have pieces that are really special? Even inexpensive! Send me your ideas!!
This is SUCH a struggle because I was never taught about my hormones! And now at 34 I am learning about my own body!
I wanted to share with the Mombrain community an upcoming event in Austin on Friday, May 17th at Vintage Book Store about this topic!
There's a woman named Bailey who wrote a book and is on a mission to give girls a better foundation by providing hormone education early!
She'll be selling copies of her books + hosting a discussion about this topic but she also does 1:1 coaching!
Register for the event here: https://lu.ma/8j1t8ssn?tk=bsiriF
I have found myself working through lunch and then realizing at 2:30pm that I'm starving and then I'm not hungry at 6pm with the fam for dinner. What are y'all eating for lunch during the week that you can easily prepare ahead of time or quickly throw together?
Mother's Day is coming up...do y'all buy your own gifts for holidays? Or is it just me...
Working Moms, how do you find time to workout? It's hard in the morning if I don't sleep the night before due to kid wake ups and after work is not happening.
What is your FAVORITE bra that you've found now that you're left with your post-baby boobs? Like...actual bra...not a bralette or a sports bra...
How to talk to our young kids about what’s appropriate and inappropriate clothing.
For instance, one of my kids, a kindergarten, her friend wears sparkly Taylor Swift sparkly dresses and makeup to school. Having to explain why I don’t feel like that’s appropriate yet her friends mom thinks it’s ok. Explaining why it’s inappropriate, being honest and open about it rather than “because I said so”.
Soooo, what is a “normal” weekly sex life for a couple with two young kids?? Anyone else SO exhausted and can’t find the “perfect” time during the day for sex.
Has anyone read "The Anxious Generation" and if so, have you thought about holding smartphones from your kids til' 16? Tough topic, I know, but he talks about parents creating this community where it's more of a norm for a kid NOT to have a phone! Super interested to hear?
My child is being tested for dyslexia, I’m at a loss for how I help. She refuses to do any work at home with me, won’t try to read, try to do sight words, or anything, but I have her with a tutor 2x per week. She told me she tries to hide to everyone that she can’t read (1st grade). Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Has anyone had a boob job where they don't actually insert an implant? Wondering if they are able to do some type of lift, and add excess fat or something from somewhere else in the body!! If you live in Texas, its a plus if you have the doctor name you used!
Does anyone have any helpful tips for routines and things that help you keep your life together as the cruise ship director of the home? I feel like I’m organized but this may just not exist and all I can do is the best I can do 😂 husband is great and I can give him direct instruction but any tips to help maintain some semblance of routine/organization with all facets of life?
Hi!
We have 3 kids, and my husband go back and forth if we should have a 4th. Everyone says 3 is the hardest number on a marriage and sibling dynamic. Would love advice from families with 3 that went for the 4th, and ones that are just 3. We have a mix of genders - girl, and 2 boys, all under 7. Youngest is almost 3.
One of my friends was telling me about this cotton stick (sorta like a tampon) that you insert after having sex and it soaks up all the cum/juice/whatever all that stuff is hahaha is this legit?? It would be nice to not have cum dripping out of me the next day even after I pee and shower.
What is your advice on getting toddler to stop biting at daycare when he doesn’t bite us at home.
Anyone dealing with hemorrhoids after birth? Spill the tea.
Does anyone have a favorite company or have tried Factor or Cook Unity? Husband travels for work so looking for a healthy & convenient option when it’s just me.
What books have you found yourself delighted to read to your kids for the first few times?! Inevitably you will read them 100s more times and they will lose their luster… but they can bring joy for a bit!
For my 4 year old: the book with no pictures, Snatchabook, Bear Snores on, Color blocked, Giraffes can’t dance, stand back said the elephant, what would Danny do (was fun in the beginning)
For the younger kids (2 and under): The belly button book by Sandra Boynton. Go Dog Go. Sheep in a jeep. I even loved the pout pout fish the first time I read that.
What else is out there?
What are some strategies to improve my toddler’s eating habits? Will eat all fruits and always wants snacks, not substantial food! We put out a meal and its barely touched. Frustrating! Lots of wasted food.
I’m a first time mom and looking for advice on the best bassinet to put on my registry. Thank you!