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When I was a kid, I had an extremely sensitive scalp. Anytime someone besides me brushed my hair, I always ended up in tears. I wouldn’t even sit to get my hair French braided at camp, so you know it was truly an issue, because what tween girl passes up French braids?! I’ve heard a lot about these Wet Brushes and how they’re miracle workers on tangly kid hair. I haven’t used them myself, and my son doesn’t have much hair to brush, so I can’t say I have any personal experience, but I’ve heard good things. They now come in a “plush” version where a little animal friend is attached to the brush head. Very cute — and hopefully it will encourage tear-free brushing. Puppy, kitten, unicorn, and panda brushes are available at Target for $12.99. Detangler Plush Hair Brush
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I have had an adult skincare routine for exactly 24 hours now. Feel free to pat me on the back :-P
Signed- 31-year-old woman who finally upgraded from Cetaphil
anon
Jul 12, 2019 8:55 am
Has anyone had trouble paying for a pump with FSA monies? Our FSA administrator is terrible and is denying the costs of my pump not covered by insurance. All my research indicates pumps are fsa eligible, is this not the case anymore?
I just booked a steam train experience with a Thomas meet and greet for my son’s 2nd birthday and he’s going to lose it. He’s obsessed with the one Thomas book I’ve allowed into the house and his Brio set and I can’t wait to see his face. We’re meeting the grandparents in Portugal for his actual birthday.
Anon
Jul 12, 2019 10:15 am
Help me believe that having a second kid won’t be a disaster?
Kid 1 is easy, and our transition into parenthood was easy too. But now kid 2 decision time is nearing, and I can’t help but think it’ll be a disaster. Small house, daycare commute, just LIFE with 2 kids. I bought into the idea that people either have a rough transition with kid 1 or with kid 2, and since 1 was easy . . .
Justneedtotellsomeone
Jul 12, 2019 10:18 am
I had a miscarriage about a month ago. One of my close friends just found out that she miscarried yesterday. I am really angry right now. Also hosting a house full of people for the next week. Last night trying to put my 2 year old to bed and he woke up like 10 times b/c of noise of people going in and out of the house. Looking for how people processed their miscarriages from an emotional standpoint.
Anonymous
Jul 12, 2019 10:31 am
Omg heard The Mother by Brandi Carlile last night and I’m still shattered
Adoption gift?
Jul 12, 2019 10:45 am
Any ideas what to gift someone who is adopting a child? I’d like to get my friend something to acknowledge this big occasion but I have no idea what might be appropriate. I want to say the adoptee is 4ish.
anon
Jul 12, 2019 11:20 am
Just a complaint. I failed the 1-hr glucose, so took the 3-hr a month ago. And passed it. Phew. …Only to be told yesterday that there was a “lab error” and, in fact, I did not pass. So I’ve had untreated diabetes this entire time. What. Even.
And now I get to feel bad about how I cut loose and had all sorts of carbs and simple sugars in the past month thinking I was fine (I am high-risk for GD, so was generally watching the carbs before thinking I was in the clear).
Just. Argh.
Anon
Jul 12, 2019 12:16 pm
Just a psa. If you’re thinking of replacing your Bob with a Thule, they are on major sale as part of the Nordstrom anniversary sale. We bought a double for our twins during Black Friday and this is an even better price
AnonLaywer
Jul 12, 2019 12:49 pm
Any advice on bassinets/sleepers for the early months when baby is in your bedroom? The Graco pack ‘n play with bassinet insert is on sale at Target for $70. I’m considering buying for that purpose (my friend has offered me her used one, but I also want one for our downstairs area to set the baby in). My friend has also offered me her Arms Reach Co-Sleeper, but it’s quite old so I’d want to replace the mattress. Not sure what the best option for bedside sleeping would be, though.
Babymoon?
Jul 12, 2019 1:21 pm
Babymoon ideas? We’re looking to go someplace for 5-6 days this October. Coming from San Diego but willing to travel. We are totally open to location – would love to head somewhere luxurious and warm. We’ve done Hawaii quite a bit so we’d like to go someplace new.
shortperson
Jul 12, 2019 1:48 pm
my 5 yo wants light up shoes for this school year. i want to avoid shoes that are hideous. any suggestions?
ALC
Jul 12, 2019 1:51 pm
Just toured a daycare center that looks amazing, but… it’s more than my mortgage. We can swing it, but wow, sticker shock is real.
Lana Del Raygun
Jul 12, 2019 2:17 pm
What do you do when the government is violating the law? My friend’s CHIP application was rejected because they’re basing it on gross income when it should be based on MAGI. No one she can get on the phone will let her speak to a supervisor. How do you escalate something like this?
Anon
Jul 12, 2019 2:33 pm
My 16 month old recently started daycare. It’s going great except she’s sleeping dramatically less. She went, pretty suddenly, from sleeping 12 hours at night with a 2-3 hour nap (so ~14-15 hours/day most days, which I know is a lot of sleep for a toddler) to taking a 1 hour nap at daycare and only sleeping ~11 hours/night for a total of ~12 hours/day. That’s a huge shift right? I wouldn’t worry about it so much except she definitely seems cranky and overtired in the evenings. The teachers say she is an angel at school, but as soon as we get home it’s just tears and tantrums left and right. We have tried a late afternoon nap (she naps from 12-1 at daycare and we have tried letting her come home and take a nap at 3:30 or 4) and varying degrees of earlier bedtimes. She fights both, although I think the sun setting so late (after 9 pm) is definitely a factor with bedtime and hopefully that will improve in the fall. We don’t wake her in the mornings and she wakes pretty consistently at the same time she always did (8 am). Any suggestions?
I have had an adult skincare routine for exactly 24 hours now. Feel free to pat me on the back :-P
Signed- 31-year-old woman who finally upgraded from Cetaphil
Has anyone had trouble paying for a pump with FSA monies? Our FSA administrator is terrible and is denying the costs of my pump not covered by insurance. All my research indicates pumps are fsa eligible, is this not the case anymore?
I just booked a steam train experience with a Thomas meet and greet for my son’s 2nd birthday and he’s going to lose it. He’s obsessed with the one Thomas book I’ve allowed into the house and his Brio set and I can’t wait to see his face. We’re meeting the grandparents in Portugal for his actual birthday.
Help me believe that having a second kid won’t be a disaster?
Kid 1 is easy, and our transition into parenthood was easy too. But now kid 2 decision time is nearing, and I can’t help but think it’ll be a disaster. Small house, daycare commute, just LIFE with 2 kids. I bought into the idea that people either have a rough transition with kid 1 or with kid 2, and since 1 was easy . . .
I had a miscarriage about a month ago. One of my close friends just found out that she miscarried yesterday. I am really angry right now. Also hosting a house full of people for the next week. Last night trying to put my 2 year old to bed and he woke up like 10 times b/c of noise of people going in and out of the house. Looking for how people processed their miscarriages from an emotional standpoint.
Omg heard The Mother by Brandi Carlile last night and I’m still shattered
Any ideas what to gift someone who is adopting a child? I’d like to get my friend something to acknowledge this big occasion but I have no idea what might be appropriate. I want to say the adoptee is 4ish.
Just a complaint. I failed the 1-hr glucose, so took the 3-hr a month ago. And passed it. Phew. …Only to be told yesterday that there was a “lab error” and, in fact, I did not pass. So I’ve had untreated diabetes this entire time. What. Even.
And now I get to feel bad about how I cut loose and had all sorts of carbs and simple sugars in the past month thinking I was fine (I am high-risk for GD, so was generally watching the carbs before thinking I was in the clear).
Just. Argh.
Just a psa. If you’re thinking of replacing your Bob with a Thule, they are on major sale as part of the Nordstrom anniversary sale. We bought a double for our twins during Black Friday and this is an even better price
Any advice on bassinets/sleepers for the early months when baby is in your bedroom? The Graco pack ‘n play with bassinet insert is on sale at Target for $70. I’m considering buying for that purpose (my friend has offered me her used one, but I also want one for our downstairs area to set the baby in). My friend has also offered me her Arms Reach Co-Sleeper, but it’s quite old so I’d want to replace the mattress. Not sure what the best option for bedside sleeping would be, though.
Babymoon ideas? We’re looking to go someplace for 5-6 days this October. Coming from San Diego but willing to travel. We are totally open to location – would love to head somewhere luxurious and warm. We’ve done Hawaii quite a bit so we’d like to go someplace new.
my 5 yo wants light up shoes for this school year. i want to avoid shoes that are hideous. any suggestions?
Just toured a daycare center that looks amazing, but… it’s more than my mortgage. We can swing it, but wow, sticker shock is real.
What do you do when the government is violating the law? My friend’s CHIP application was rejected because they’re basing it on gross income when it should be based on MAGI. No one she can get on the phone will let her speak to a supervisor. How do you escalate something like this?
My 16 month old recently started daycare. It’s going great except she’s sleeping dramatically less. She went, pretty suddenly, from sleeping 12 hours at night with a 2-3 hour nap (so ~14-15 hours/day most days, which I know is a lot of sleep for a toddler) to taking a 1 hour nap at daycare and only sleeping ~11 hours/night for a total of ~12 hours/day. That’s a huge shift right? I wouldn’t worry about it so much except she definitely seems cranky and overtired in the evenings. The teachers say she is an angel at school, but as soon as we get home it’s just tears and tantrums left and right. We have tried a late afternoon nap (she naps from 12-1 at daycare and we have tried letting her come home and take a nap at 3:30 or 4) and varying degrees of earlier bedtimes. She fights both, although I think the sun setting so late (after 9 pm) is definitely a factor with bedtime and hopefully that will improve in the fall. We don’t wake her in the mornings and she wakes pretty consistently at the same time she always did (8 am). Any suggestions?