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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Woman Cancels Lunch with Mom After She Makes Insensitive Joke About Her Postpartum Body
The mom told her daughter that she was "just trying to motivate" herNEED TO KNOW Taking to Reddit, a new mom wanted to know if she overreacted by canceling lunch with her mother after she joked about her postpartum body The woman said that her mom called her "dramatic" and claimed that the comment was meant to "motivate" her Fellow Redditors had a lot of thoughts about the joke and the momA new mom wants to know if she did the right thing after her mom made a cruel comment about her body. Taking to Reddit's "Am I Overreacting" forum, the 30-year-old woman explained that she welcomed a baby boy three months ago. She noted that motherhood has been an "adjustment," and she's "been really self-conscious about [her] body." "Yesterday my mom came over to drop something off. I was wearing leggings and a tank top when she looked me up and down and said: 'Well… at least you still sort of have a waistline. Not for long if you keep snacking though!'" she recalled. All she could do was stare, but then her mom "laughed and said, 'Oh relax, I'm kidding!' " In the aftermath, she texted her mom and canceled their upcoming lunch plans because she "wasn't feeling up to it." However, her mom brushed off her feelings as being "dramatic." The mother insisted she was "just trying to motivate" her daughter. "Now she's telling my aunts that I 'canceled over nothing,'" the woman writes, asking if her mom's joke was "really inappropriate" or if she was overreacting. Fellow Redditors rushed to assure the new mom that she was in the right. "I'm a mom to a daughter, and I just want to tell you that you aren't overreacting. This is some mean girl s--- right here- cruel insults that are lazily justified because they're 'jokes.' They aren't jokes. It isn't funny. She even admitted that what she said wasn't a joke when she said she was trying to 'motivate' you. Which is it, Mean Girl Mom??" one user wrote, reminding the woman that her "body took nine months to build a baby, and it will take at least nine months to heal from building that baby." Another noted that the woman took a necessary step in her relationship with her mom, writing, "What you've done is express a boundary that it's not ok to talk about your body like that. Some might think it's OR but I suspect that for your mum to get the message, she might need this type of reaction." "Your mom's job after you have a baby is to support you, advise you when asked and to help you find your confidence as a new mom. Your mother has failed at her only job at this point in your life. She wasn't joking and you're right to be hurt and angry," someone else said. While one user had conflicted thoughts about the situation, their opinion changed after hearing the mom's reasoning. Now, they replied, "She's being a jerk." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "I struggle with the same thing with my mom - always a comment on how I look and I've told her if she can't help herself then her time around my child will be limited as he gets older because I want my son to be kind and accepting. Part of that is knowing it's not ok to comment on the way people look," one person sympathized. Dubbing the mom a "mean girl," yet another Redditor had some advice on how to handle the situation in the future: "Every time she insults you, say 'That's mean and unacceptable. Please leave now.' Keep repeating it until she leaves. If you are out with her, 'That was mean and unacceptable. I'm leaving.' " "Do this every single time," they urged. "This will train her to keep unkind thoughts to she wants to spend time with you and her grandchild." Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Olivia Culpo Responds to Getting ‘Roasted' for Her Over-the-Top Hospital Bag
NEED TO KNOW Olivia Culpo broke down all of the items she packed in her hospital bags ahead of the birth of her first baby and shared it in a video posted to TikTok on July 11 The social media influencer responded to getting "roasted" by viewers who shared their mixed opinions in the comment section of her video Among the items Culpo packed in her two large suitcases were "flameless" candles and a photo of her dogOlivia Culpo is standing by her hospital go-bag prep. The social media influencer, 33, went viral on TikTok after posting a video of herself breaking down her lengthy list of items packed in her hospital bags ahead of giving birth to her first child with husband Christian McCaffrey, 29. Since the TikTok was first shared on Friday, July 11, the post has sparked debate among her 2 million-plus viewers who commented on the influencers essentials, which she shared in the clip. Her list of must-haves included an "extra fluffy" comforters, "flameless flickering candles" and a photo of her dog. Three days after announcing the news that her daughter, Colette Annalise McCaffrey, was born in a post shared on July 13, Culpo responded to getting "roasted" in a since expired post shared on her Instagram Stories. "Look what I still couldn't part ways with 🕯🤪 these really have been AMAZING post c section," she wrote over a photo of a dark room featuring her flickering candles on display. "I got roasted a little for what I packed- but I ended up using it ALL," the influencer continued in text over the picture. "When you're recovering from a C-section and stuck in the hospital for 3-4+ days, having your creature comforts is no joke. Sharing in case it helps another comfort queen." She added a link to "more hospital bag recs" on her post. Elsewhere in the original TikTok that featured Culpo breaking down the contents of her hospital bag, she made it clear that it was her "first time" packing in preparation for the arrival of a little one. She added that she "worked really hard" on it, too. "I know how overwhelming the whole process is, and I committed a while ago to making a video," she explained. "I'm hoping to be a resource to people because I've watched so many of these and they're really interesting." Packing lightly was not an option for Culpo, who said she packed "two large suitcases" for her trip to the hospital. "Everything in this first suitcase is, like, my comfort stuff," she shared in the video. "Two fluffy comforters, twin size for Christian and I ... Two sleep masks. I have one mini fan. I actually got another one." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Culpo then showed off items she planned to pack for aromatherapy, in addition to a plushy robe and a photo of her dog ("My firstborn," she joked). Culpo declared the "most ridiculous" item she packed was the flameless flickering candles. When it comes to the outfits, the influencer — who has created a massive following on social media for her fashion-forward content over the years — was ready, from a coordinating lounge robe set to "all of my favorite pajama sets." She also packed an "all-cashmere black outfit," nursing bras and products for foot swelling. Culpo concluded her TikTok by showing off her sense of humor as she poked fun at herself and her hospital bag necessities. "I hope you guys find it useful, but if you didn't find any of this helpful and you think I'm ridiculous... then I slightly agree with you," she joked. The TikTok comment section on Culpo's video was filled with mixed thoughts on her choices. While some people criticized the new mom for the items she packed, others came to her defense. "OLIVIA ARE YOU MOVING TO THE HOSPITAL," one TikTok user wrote. To which Culpo replied, "Cara is the friend who packs a carry-on wherever we go. I am the friend who brings double of all the things I know she forgot to pack 😂." "As a labor nurse… literally bring whatever you want, comfort is important especially if you have a c-section and have a longer hospital stay!" commented another. Culpo responded, "I ended up being there for 4 days and I'm so grateful I was comfortable... well as comfortable as you can be after getting your entire stomach sliced open. 😅" "The flickering candles made me literally LOL 🤣😭," wrote a third user. The media personality replied, "I am SOOOOOO happy I had these 😭 They come with a remote control.. I had a c section so I couldn't get up to turn on or off the lights (which are horrible and fluorescent anyway) .. I wanted to be able to see the baby at night etc. No one will ever convince me these were a bad idea I'm sorry 😂." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! A fourth user wrote, "Hating on this is crazy… she's about to give BIRTH!!! to a whole human!!! God forbid she wants to feel as comfortable as possible." While a fifth penned, "A physical photo in a frame of your dog hahahah I'm dying." Culpo, who's been married to San Fransisco 49ers quarterback McCaffrey since June 2024, announced the arrival of her little girl in an Instagram post on Sunday, July 13. In the post — which was captioned with the baby's name and a white heart emoji — black-and-white photos show Olivia in the hospital with her NFL star husband. "The scariest and most rewarding of all experiences," Culpo wrote on her Instagram Stories alongside a color photo of herself during the birth. "As soon as he came into the room I felt most at peace. Look at the grip." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Moms Share the Most 'Unhinged' Things They Did After Having a Baby
When Lauren Nolan gave birth to her first child, Charlie, six months ago, she remembers feeling a bit "unhinged." "Postpartum hormones really threw me for a loop," she tells "That combined with an emergency C-section recovery and first time baby ... it's all very overwhelming." So the Chicago-based content creator decided to start a conversation with her followers based on a popular trend. "Moms — tell me the most unhinged thing you did freshly postpartum," she wrote on an Instagram reel on April 19. "Not like 'I cried a lot,' or, 'I only wore pjs.' I'm talking 'unhinged.'" And oh baby, did her audience deliver. She still receives comments on the reel every day. Here are a selection of our favorite responses: "I walked to the coffee shop down the street and realized I was wearing only the baby in the carrier on top. No shirt. No bra. Just the baby." "I was holding my daughter and dropped the remote control on her head while nursing her by accident. I then cried and laid on the couch and dropped the remote control on my own head a few times to see how bad it hurt. 😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫" "I dreamt that I had twins. I woke up in a panic because I couldn't find the other baby. Legit was looking for it for a good 15 minutes before I realized I only had the one baby." "Dialed 911 in a panic because I saw on the monitor that someone was standing over my baby's crib in the middle of the night. It was me. I was the one standing over the crib. 😭🫠" "Took the dog to the vet to get his nails clipped. Was wearing an eye patch for postpartum Bell's palsy. Forgot the dog at home." 'I woke up in the middle of the night with my 1-week-old at the time and had forgotten what I named him and started crying. I had to wake my husband up to ask him.' "Woke up one night nursing, burping and then rocking baby to sleep. Was about to put him back in the bassinet only to realize baby is asleep in the bassinet and I was nursing and burping my phone." "Shaved my head. One of my kids came home from elementary with lice 10 days after birth. I just shaved everyone's head cause I couldn't handle hours of combing four children." "I cried all day long because my 3-day-old baby didn't have any friends 😂" Though the vast majority of the comments are lighthearted, some touched on more troubling emotions that can follow childbirth. So, how do you know if your unhinged postpartum moments are normal or something more worrisome? Dr. Catherine Birndorf, a reproductive psychiatrist and co-founder of The Motherhood Center, tells when to reach out to a trusted medical professional. "A rapid drop in hormones after childbirth can cause you to do things you normally wouldn't do, which can be unnerving. In fact, 80% of people who give birth experience 'baby blues' in the first two weeks," Birndorf shares. "But I'm surprised more people don't lose it." Baby blues are "a non-pathological state, not an illness like postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety," she explains. Most of the comments Birndorf saw on the Instagram reel fit into the baby blues category, but if moms continue feeling "overwhelmed, mad, guilty or helpless" for more than two weeks, she says it is time to seek help. Nolan, who experienced what she describes as the "normal" amount of unhinged behavior, says that she found a lot of validation in reading the comments and hopes other new moms do too. 'You just grew a human and birthed a human, and then are taking care of a human, and as much as your partner wants to understand and support you, there's no way of explaining that to someone else who hasn't been through it,' she says. "Of course we're all crying. Of course we're all struggling. We're sleep deprived. We're recovering," she adds. Reading other women's stories "made me feel a lot less alone. It reminded me that every new mom feels that way." This article was originally published on
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
A stranger told me her son didn't call her anymore, and to enjoy time with my newborn. It set the tone for how I parent.
I was still figuring out how to do things outside the house when a stranger stopped me. She said her son didn't call her anymore, and told me to enjoy my time with my baby. Over 10 years later, I still think about what she said. I was a brand-new mom and still not used to having a baby. In fact, I was still getting used to taking him out anywhere. For many months at the beginning of my motherhood journey, our biggest outing was the grocery store. I would keep him in his car seat, carefully place him inside the cart, and then drape a blanket over the top, leaving an opening so that I could still check on him. Then a stranger said something to me that I still think about to this day. I had just entered the store with my baby tucked away in the cart when an older woman came over to me in the deli. Without saying anything to me at first, she peered over the blanket to get a good look at my son, who was still very small. As if almost speaking to herself, she said, "Enjoy it. My son never even calls me now." Then, she just walked away. I remember feeling very taken aback. When I got home, I called my aunt to tell her about what had happened. She was the person I called for all my new parent questions, like "Is this normal?" or "What should I do?" She seemed upset about what the woman had said. I got the impression that maybe it had hit a little too close to home for her, as it had for me, since she also had a young son. As I processed the woman's comment, what I thought the most was that I didn't want to have a son who grew up and never called me. Here I was with a baby who consumed my every waking thought and almost all of my time, but the idea of him growing up and becoming more and more distant from me had been introduced to me. My son is 11 now, and over a decade later, I still think about this encounter every now and then. It really set the tone for the kind of relationship I wanted to have with my son. I wasn't going to put any less effort into parenting than I already was, but I wanted that effort to be mindful. I wanted to make sure I was fostering a relationship with him that felt like a place he would want to visit as an adult. I became so acutely aware that one day he would go off on his own. And that made me really want to be present for all of it, as I saw that every stage of his life was going to be temporary. I knew that he would only be little for so long. I knew those things would still be there for me when he grew up, but he would not. While the woman's words initially terrified me, I've grown thankful for the encounter. At the time, my aunt exclaimed that she shouldn't have said that to me and that my son would, of course, call me. But the truth is, neither of us knew that for sure. I was able to accept so early on in my son's life that I could do my very best as a mom, and he still might grow up to barely talk to me. At my core, I knew there was nothing I could really do to completely prevent that. To handle that fear, I constantly reassess whether I'm doing a good job. As long as I feel like I am, I know there will be less to regret one day when he's grown. I realize that my son leaving the nest is the natural order of things and that he should leave me. I want him to have his own life that's separate from me. I just hope he wants to call me every once and a while to tell me all about it. Read the original article on Business Insider
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
The Prime Day Baby Deals I'm Buying as a Toddler Mom with Another on the Way
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a currently pregnant toddler mom, I'm in a pretty unique position when it comes to the best baby toys and products on the market. Not only do I know what's trending with new moms (as I'm about to dive headfirst back into the newborn days myself), but I also have recent experience knowing what products are actually useful (my daughter is only 1.5!). And, as I'm sure you know, there are a lot of baby products out there. And I'll let you in on a little secret: most of them are super unnecessary. But then there are the life-saving products that I thank myself for panic buying after a 3 A.M. feed because I know just how much use I'll get out of them in a few months, and I'm sharing all of those with you. Whether you're a new mom or, like me, are gearing up to add a new sibling to the mix, then you're well aware that baby gear can get expensive! That's why I'm stocking my cart now with past favorites and products I'm excited to try while Amazon is hosting their Prime Day sale. It's the best time of year to score a deal on splurges, like a new piece of furniture (a rocker, crib, etc.) as well as the everyday items you'll be using constantly. The once-a-year sale is already under way and ends on Friday, but deals have been coming and going the past two days (looking at you Solly baby wrap), so, as a shopping editor, I'd advise not letting these deals sit in your cart too long!I solely relied on a heavy-duty baby carrier from the time my first was a newborn, and that was a huge mistake. I don't care what the product promises, babies under 10 weeks old will not find that bulky carrier comfortable. I think of all the time I could've saved by strapping my daughter in this cozy wrap and getting things done around the house rather than sitting nap trapped for hours a day. Lesson learned: I'm adding this to my cart immediately. $59.20 at baby is ready to move to a bigger carrier, then consider this ergonomic one. I've had friends recommend it to me more times than I can count, and it's reportedly a really great dupe for another carrier that's twice the price. You never know if you're going to get a velcro baby, and so many little ones would rather be strapped to you than in a stroller. $129.00 at wish I was joking when I tell you that this is the first product I price checked as soon as my eyes opened this morning. I didn't think I needed the SNOO with my first, and I was majorly wrong. After months of hearing how great my friends' babies were sleeping in their SNOOs, I vowed to get one for my next child. I've been price tracking this bassinet for months now and this is the lowest price I've seen it across the board. Buy now if you've been eyeing it, too! $1186.50 at disclosure: this is not the lowest price I've seen on this car seat. It'll probably dip in price again over the next six months, but if you're expecting soon and need a car seat, then take advantage of this deal while you can get it! Everyone in the daycare line who's seen me unload my daughter is obsessed with this rotating car seat, and I'm right there with them, even after a whole year of owning it. It makes wrangling her in and out of the seat so much easier, and I love that this car seat has great safety ratings and will allow me to keep my daughter rear-facing for longer than usual, a huge plus in the car seat safety category. $492.99 at you're even thinking about breast feeding, I'd highly recommend buying this hands-free pump now rather than going a week with your hospital-issued corded one and rage buying this at full price—speaking from personal experience. No one wants to be attached to the wall by a corded pump, and this wireless one is pretty powerful, super customizable, and allowed me to move around with my newborn while pumping. $132.99 at another product I really didn't think I needed with my first, I panic bought this monitor just a few days after she was born and we had a short stay in the NICU for some fairly common breathing issues. Now, I'll never have a newborn without the Owlet sock. You never realize just how fragile newborns are until you see your own peacefully sleeping in their bassinet and have the urge to check their breathing every ten seconds. I slept so much more soundly knowing that this monitor would alert me to any sort of abnormalities in breathing or heart rate. I used this my daughter's entire first year and she never threw any sort of fuss about putting it on, and I'm so happy to have it on hand and ready to go for our second. $199.00 at are a lot of really snazzy and expensive play yards on the market. You don't need them. This classic from Graco works just as well as any expensive brand, and it even has a few extra features. We particularly loved the bassinet attachment when my oldest was a newborn because we could detach it and let her sleep just about anywhere. We still use the main play yard as her travel crib to this day, and she's nearly two. $159.99 at only had the SlumberPod for a few months now and I'm left wondering why on earth I didn't buy it sooner. The first night we used it, my early-riser slept in past 8 A.M. This thing is worth it's weight in gold. We didn't even fully enclose her because we were worried she'd get scared, and she still slept a full hour past her normal wake time. Now that's what I call a vacation. $219.99 at car seat stroller combo is so much better than the one you've seen raved about for years. For starters, it looks so much nicer and high quality, especially with the leather detailing on the handle. But I've also found that it's incredibly more efficient because you can detach the car seat portion from the wheels and use it like a normal infant car seat carrier and even attach it to a larger stroller. The best part? It's currently cheaper than the competition. $449.99 at on a nicer stroller is something I've thanked myself for time and time again the last two years. We use our Ypsi constantly, from walks around the neighborhood to trips to the zoo and even grocery shopping. My daughter loves being in it and I love that it'll be easy to convert to a double stroller once number two makes her debut. I'm especially excited to use the bassinet attachment this time around since it's finally back in stock. This stroller rides so smoothly it's basically the Cadillac of strollers—nothing compares. $559.99 at diaper pail isn't going to make or break your newborn experience, but I do have an affinity for this one after a couple of years of use. Most importantly: it holds the stench in. I really don't need to go into details, so just trust me on this one. I also love that if there is a reason that we need to get the trash out before the bag is full (like going out of town), we can cut the bag wherever we need to without being worried about being wasteful. $54.95 at than one fellow CL editor has told me about how much they love their Nanit monitor. If you're looking for a more all-in-one monitoring approach instead of the Owlet sock and a video monitor, this is the way to go. $260.41 at definitely not the most glamorous pick on this list, but I immediately added these to my cart for my impending arrival. And, just a heads up, you're going to want these on hand for at least the first few days, whether you plan to breast feed, pump, or formula feed! $15.77 at first baby was born at the start of fall, but this baby won't be so lucky and will have to suffer through at least the end of a Southern summer (aka the worst part). I know this stroller fan will be a diaper bag must have, right up there with diapers. Bonus: these are great to take to the hospital with you for labor and delivery! $22.94 at people really love their activity gyms that light up and make music, but, in those early days, I really preferred something quieter that didn't overstimulate my newborn. This play gym has a few toys littles can stare at, as well as a mirror that's super fascinating, and is great for tummy time thanks to the included pillow. I loved setting my daughter up whether she could either see herself in the mirror or stare at her favorite high-contrast book for tummy time. $69.99 at tried more bath toy baskets than I'd like to admit, and this is the only one that's stuck around. It stays suctioned to my bathtub walls, has plenty of storage space, and the quick-drying mesh has prevented any mold or mildew from forming. $10.37 at swear by using portable sound machines all the time because they take up way less space and you never have to worry about your baby being too accustomed to their "home noise" to not sleep anywhere else. I recently tried out this one and I'm hooked and can't wait to use it for my newborn. It has tons of sound options including a baby shusher noise, one I couldn't find on many portable sound machines. $18.74 at all-in-one tub option is elite in comparison to swapping out a lounger for a seat and so on. It's a bit bulky, but it can hang from a towel rack and lasted my baby until she was nine months old and we were ready to move her to the real tub. $33.24 at designed wipe-clean changing pads needs to retire, because there's no better invention than this. If baby has an accident, there's no need to remove the cover and throw it in the wash—just grab a wipe and there you go! I bought a much more expensive one for my first and am excited to have found an option that's just as nice and half the price this time around. $79.99 at probably going to be spending quite a bit of time in your nursery rocker, so you want to make sure it's a place you enjoy as much as your newborn. A swivel glider is great for trying different rocking motions to get baby to sleep, and the quiet electric recline will allow you to get some relaxation in while nap trapped. And thanks to the built-in USB port, you don't even have to worry about your phone or Kindle dying. $679.15 at You Might Also Like 70 Impressive Tiny Houses That Maximize Function and Style 30+ Paint Colors That Will Instantly Transform Your Kitchen
