I'm declaring freedom from Millennial Gray. One room down! ๐ฆ
Gabrielle Rystedt
2,384 posts
Catholic mom of 8. Twin mom. Second-generation homeschooler. ๐ก ๐ซ
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Joined December 2023
- I am 40 weeks postpartum from having twins. I've had 8 babies in 10 years. I work out daily at home while kids crawl all over me. I take a bunch of supplements and multiple prescription medications to address extreme inflammation and imbalances from using my body to create andI am 36 weeks postpartum. I have had 4 babies in 4 years. Donโt believe the lies that having kids destroys you.
- Replying to @allie__vossEven *infants* who supposedly aren't affected by seasonal allergies have reactions at this level. Ask me how I know ๐ซ
- Took all 8 kids to the dentist this morning. Got there on time. No one flipped out. Only one cavity. I am unstoppable.
- That is parenting. You don't have to be a jerk to get your kids to straighten up, especially when you're in public. Example: my 3yo decided to throw a tantrum in Costco yesterday. I say evenly, "I'm not going to tolerate that, and you're going to stop." Shaped up instantly.At a resort pool. A mom and her 4 year old playing in front of me. โYouโre stupid!โ says the child. The mom: โHey buddy, if you want to talk to me like that weโre going to get out of the water.โ Parents do not parent anymore and itโs not going to be good for any of us.
- If you were a 2yo with a Costco-sized container of kimchi, where would you stash it?
- When they suddenly remember that they were the same zygote.
- I adore my children, but I'm a little over the large family management right now. There is never a break. There are always a million things that have to be addressed. The house is not clean. I am not designed to tolerate chaotic living and mess.
- My husband was 20 and made 12k a year when we got married. I'd say we're doing just fine these days.As a man, Don't rush to date or marry. It makes no sense to date while you're broke. Stay single until you get your money, body and mind right. Love is a reward for success No woman loves you unconditionally.
- You can just wear your babies and go to mass. ๐ฉท
- Have the babies first. The rest will work out. We are officially homeowners ๐ฅณ
- My husband "retired" me at age 30. Going to an office every day would be a trillion times easier than homeschooling a 5th grader, two 3rd graders, and a 1st grader, while also keeping a 4yo, 2yo, and baby twins from dying/destroying the house. Monday morning meetings would be a
- If you want to raise not picky eaters, feed them a variety of flavors while theyre still babies! My 10mo twins had cedar plank smoked salmon, okra, and fresh figs for dinner tonight and at about 80% of what they were served. Dont be afraid of seasonings, either! Babies enjoy

















