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I’m currently making Menudo… I wanted to try to make it for my husband who is Mexican. And I’m so nervous that it won’t be good. lol

Only because I’ve never eaten or cooked this before. I soaked,washed and soaked And washed the tripe for like 4hrs. I’m about to turn the heat down and check on it. And updated the picture . lol

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Really feeling the lack of not having a village

I love being a mom. I’ve been so lucky. Im just coming out of that newborn bubble I just went back to work. & now I’m really seeing how I really don’t have anyone. My family is so disconnected. I’m lucky that my BFs mom watches baby and his siblings are great but that feels like his village. I just feel alone in it ...

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I’ve planned out my obituary…☠️

I’ve planned out my obituary…☠️ When my time on earth is done, I want people to think of me and say… “Now THAT was a woman who was fully alive. She LIVED. Darcel played the game of life and won. She left NOTHING on the table. And the best part, Darcel showed me how I could be and do anything too.“ Babe, I am liv...

Darcel Being
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Maternal care

Anyone else worried about their health and potential life threatening complications in the Texas political climate?? I’m a Texan, but have moved away, and am moving back home to be near family and friends with baby- but I’m honestly concerned about my health care. I’ll be in Dallas

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Chat gpt has been my postpartum doula

Love this response, but how do yall respond to a (friend) asking when can they come by to meet the baby.

Incognito
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Extreme vaginal dryness postpartum: what type of lube do you use and any brand recommendations?

I was using a water based one but it dried up quickly and had to reapply multiple times 🤔

Incognito
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Man not going to lie

I don’t know what it is but i hate Christmas. What I hate the most is the pressure to remember everyone ,get them something they would like/use and get everyone. Plus the decoration 🥲 maybe because I’m insecure I just want it to be over I think since becoming a mom tho so like the mom responsibility? Idk but I’m a…

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Sex

Honest answers how active are you and your partners sexually

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Sex

Okay honest answers how active are you and your spouses sex life

Incognito
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Lovevery Play Gym: Is it necessary to sign up for the toy subscription?

Those who have the lovevery play gym, is it worth it to sign up for the toy subscription? If so, do you still need to buy additional toys or can the toys from the subscription be enough for the baby to learn and play with?

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Finding it hard being a mum

I’m pretty much a single mum , my baby is 4 months .. I hate how I look I feel sick looking at myself in the mirror , I love my baby but I miss the freedom of doing what I wanted , I don’t regret my baby she is my world and I feel guilty for even feeling like this. I’m sad I don’t have a partner mainly for support ...

Incognito
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PP exercises

Hiya guys, I've been going to the gym since 8 weeks pp. I want more exercises to get rid of the mum pouch😂 and to tone my stomach muscles too. Does anyone have any recommendations on what type of exercises to do?

Incognito
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NJ Disability question

Hi ladies! 40 y.o FTM from NJ and am very confused regarding my temporary disability. I thought after birth, we get 12 weeks from the state? I had my baby on 8/13 via c section but my doctor put the recovery date as 10/18. Does this mean I won’t get paid after 10/18? I’m out on maternity leave until January, and sta...

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Question for SAHM

How many days in a row do you normally stay at home?

Incognito
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Childcare help

Hey so, I took extended maternity and due back 7th Jan! My little girl is 1 on the 6th December. I’m getting no maternity pay, but applied for universal credit so I am getting that. I’m guessing my UC will probably stop when I go back to work? I’m planning on sending her to a childminder for 2 days a week, when ...

Incognito
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Feeling lost

I don’t know if this is just me or do other people feel lost since having kids like I don’t know who I am anymore the person I was before having kids I don’t know how to be that person, I trying so hard to find myself again and I don’t know how to do it

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When (are/did) you sharing on social?

I’m at 14.4 weeks now and starting to tell more close friends and family but unsure on when to share on social! Keep going back and forth on waiting or not.

Incognito
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Canyon-Amarillo moms

Any moms want to chat🙏🏼👋🏼

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Christmas gifts

Hi all, I’m curious to hear what others plan on spending per child for the Christmas holiday. Do you spend less when they’re younger? How many gifts do you try to have for each child? Thanks in advance

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Christmas presents

I want to get my partner a little something from our daughter for Christmas but no idea what. Has anyone got any ideas

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