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I live in IL and I am hoping to find children’s Spanish books.
I bought four books from Cinco Books but thought it was a little expensive to spend $75 for the four books.
I purchased
Adentro Afuera by Alejandra
Mi arbol, mi casa, hormiga
Somos by juventud
Tengo una voz by Patricia
By baby is 5M but i don’t mind reading books meant for “older children.

On average I spend about $10 on English kids book or less. Hoping for Spanish books I can find similarly priced…

think I may just be venting and hoping for advice because I don’t have many people around me to vent to besides unfortunately AI sometimes 😅

I am a mother to a 5M and a stay at home mother. My boyfriend of 8 years is a great business owner and an amazing financial provider. But sometimes I feel like that is all. Emotionally, I feel like we speak completely different languages. He can be very rude in the way he speaks to me and I constantly leave interactions feeling small, corrected, or stupid.

For example, I was leaving the house and was already out the door, but came back inside to bring in some packages. I hear him yelling for me:
“A A A WHAT YOU DON’T HEAR ME?!”

I explained to him where I was and that I wanted to have a good day and asked him to watch how he talks to me. He responded that he wanted to have a good day too and that I should give him attention.

Another example: I started building a shoe rack on my own because honestly, from past experiences, doing things like that with him usually ends with me feeling stupid. He saw me and came to help. He asked if we could make one shelf longer and I thought that meant we would lose a shelf because we’d be using those bars differently. He immediately responded with:
“No, why would we have less shelves? I’m confused as to why you’re confused or if you’re just not explaining yourself well.”

I kept trying to explain what I meant, but he would cut me off and tell me I was wrong or that I just didn’t understand.

I don’t know if I’m fully capturing the tone and frequency of these interactions, but it feels like he constantly speaks to me as if I am less intelligent than him. He says something is always wrong with the way I think, explain things, or understand things. His way is the best way, he is always right, and he is very good at logically explaining why he is right, to the point that my voice never really feels heard.

I try explaining to him that it’s not just about the disagreement itself, it’s about his tone, micro expressions, interruptions, and overall energy during these moments. He’ll apologize sometimes, but it never really changes.

I don’t mind disagreements or him being more knowledgeable in certain areas. It’s the way I consistently leave interactions feeling diminished, corrected, or emotionally small.

He says this is because he is a business owner and has a certain mentality that benefits him at work and is hard to turn off at home. But from all the conversations we’ve had, I don’t think he understands that for me these interactions feel emotional and relational, while for him everything becomes logistical and analytical.

I guess I’m wondering:
Has anyone else experienced a dynamic like this? Am I becoming overly sensitive, or does this actually sound emotionally exhausting/unhealthy over time?

I own the Artipoppe Zeitgeist in Java, but after reading a lot of comments about it — especially regarding forward-facing being less ideal — I’m considering purchasing a different carrier. (If anyone is interested in buying it 😅)

I think one of my main issues is that the Artipoppe feels a little stiff, and I’m wondering if I’d prefer something with a softer fabric and overall feel.
Is there any baby carriers where the baby can move a little more freely?

My baby is almost 5 months old, around 20 lbs already, and very tall for her age. I’ve recently realized there are so many things to consider when buying a carrier that I never even knew about before.

Does anyone have recommendations for softer, more comfortable carriers for bigger/taller babies? Or things I should specifically look for when choosing one?

Hello! My skin is extremely clog-prone while also being very dry and sensitive, so I’ve had a hard time finding products that hydrate without breaking me out.
My current routine is:
Morning:
Splash of water only

Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion (oil-free)
Haruharu Wonder Rice Toner

Night:
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Dr. Sams flawless cleanser
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion
Haruharu rice toner

Almost every serum I try seems to break me out. For example:
Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum

Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum

Vanicream products in general

They usually give me closed comedones, tiny bumps, or irritation.
I recently started using azelaic acid, and I’m already noticing some redness and closed comedones, but I’m planning to stick with it for now and only use it twice a week while my skin adjusts.
I also really want to add a sunscreen to my routine, but I’m nervous because my skin reacts so easily. Does anyone with similar skin have recommendations for hydrating but clog-safe sunscreens or general routine advice?