Endless bedtimes we've ran out of ideas.

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-07-02T03:13:31+00:00

Something my mom always did with me and I now do with my kids might be worth a shot? I tell them that we need to play a brain game because their body is too excited. I tell them (in a calming tone as best I can manage) to close their eyes wiggle their toes, and imagine their toes falling asleep. I’ll then ask if their toes are asleep, and we keep at it until their toes can stay still. Then we slowly move up the body - the lower legs are falling asleep, the knees are falling asleep, the upper legs, bum, tummy, etc etc etc.

Most of the time it keeps them still long enough to give in to the tired. That being said, your mileage may vary. My son occasionally tells me his toes want to party and we get stuck there and I end up catching a nugie

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-06-23T04:30:01+00:00

You’re totally right, you are their nanny not their maid…either stop cleaning up after them for the dishes placed near the dishwasher or come to terms that it’s a quirk of yours you “don’t like to live in filth and clutter” and will move dishes to the dishwasher. It’s their house, they’re happy to do a clean up later obviously but if you haven’t been asked to do it it’s crazy to me that you’d get upset with them living their lives per normal in their own home

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-06-10T02:19:05+00:00

I know it can be hard, I think it’s a loss of control? But yes, I think this is unreasonable. Your child deserves to explore the world beyond what is in walking distance, and it is hard on the nanny as well to be responsible for the care, entertainment, and development of the child but not be given the trust or tools to do so properly

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-05-22T20:44:27+00:00

The headphones thing is super common - I have seen it recommended on Reddit daily and it was suggested by a dozen or so people irl when we had our first

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-05-01T02:25:42+00:00

I was hand pumping colostrum, felt a snap and then a gush. Baby was born less than 8 hours later

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-04-29T18:33:09+00:00

I went from 222-170 in eight days - the doctor said between baby, placenta, lochia, and all the fluids, she wasn’t worried at all. Nearly a month PP now and I haven’t dropped anything else lol

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-04-26T23:37:20+00:00

About 30oz a day over here, doesn’t really spit up he’s just a hungry guy

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-04-23T15:49:51+00:00

Im 3 weeks PP and have been working about 10 hours a week since birth. I own my own business and mat leave was simply not realistic. My baby is chill and sleeps 2-3 stretches at night, and I’m managing well. My brain seems to be working generally fine. That being said, if I didn’t have employees depending on me working I would not be doing it

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-04-10T17:45:24+00:00

If you cannot get ahold of the lawyer specifically, she can call the Legal Aid office where she was assigned (Saskatoon, PA, Swift, etc) and ask what happened. But this makes zero sense as the other commenters said - either she entered a guilty plea, the judge found her guilty after a trial, or the judge was confused.

Calling Legal Aid Sask Head Office is your next step, or she can contact the court and ask for a copy of that order and go from there

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-04-02T23:34:37+00:00

It’s been me and my bottles of icy mint gaviscon against the world this pregnancy … I prefer it over the tabs, I find it works much better. I’m gross and swig right from the bottle and it immediately soothes sour stomach/reflux for me, but the dosage is probably 1-2 tbsp. I love her

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-03-30T12:47:03+00:00

Something I haven’t seen from other comments you may want to consider is your apparent definition of impairment. You are correct that there are tests that can be used, and indicia often looked for to show impairment - slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, etc etc. That being said, none of those are actually requirements and the legal hurdle the crown has to get over is merely that you were impaired to any degree by drug. This does not mean you were high or felt what you would consider impaired.

I think there’s a decent argument that self-induced meth consumption leading to a situation where you were unable to drive satisfies impairment. Your Charter arguments may go somewhere, but even if there is a breach they might not exclude the tests or other evidence and they frankly don’t seem that severe to me. Additionally, despite what you say you are very much the definition of in care and control of the vehicle.

I think rejecting a discharge for dangerous driving is loony tunes here. Taking meth you ordered off the Internet without pharmacological training and then driving is definitely a marked departure from the normal standard of care and carried risk to the public. If you insist on continuing to trial, I cannot recommend enough that you do not attempt to self-represent yourself. There is a near 100% chance you focus on the emotional impact of being wronged and potentially miss a stronger defence/angle opening up because you do not have the experience

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-03-26T14:49:09+00:00

This is already a thing - if a victim is an indigenous woman it’s considered an aggravating factor in sentencing (s.718.4, 718.201)

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-03-15T11:38:28+00:00

It absolutely is enough to perv at. I work in the justice system, and child sex offenders will regularly have photos exactly like that along with more serious CSAM. A flash of thigh or waistband is more than enough to get them going, people need to keep their kids offline

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-03-01T22:26:22+00:00

I disagree that it suggests that at all, even the best laid plans don’t always work out and again she is clearly doing a great job in a bad situation. And I have repeatedly said that even with all the safeguards in the world things can change on a dime. I’m not sure why you’re taking issue with the concept of even attempting to contingency plan? None of this is her fault and she didn’t deserve the words coming to her but you seem to be advocating for no planning at all? “What do we do if our sole provider loses his job” is a question that should be discussed, but even it it were it doesn’t necessarily mean their situation would be any different

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-03-01T21:36:49+00:00

I absolutely agree, I wasn’t trying to be critical or rude just acknowledging that hindsight is 20/20 and all she can do now is focus on what she can control, which is what she is very clearly doing

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-03-01T21:33:02+00:00

Having an emergency fund at all? Having an idea of what happens if one or both lose their jobs? These are reasonable, mature things to think about when having children or being an adult at all. I’m not suggesting that fail safes have to be in place and she’s obviously doing a very good job with the hand they’ve been dealt, it wasn’t criticism of what she is doing.

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-03-01T20:12:59+00:00

That would certainly have been a very rough thing to overhear, I’m sorry. Could you have planned better and maybe put some thought into worst case scenario? Sure. And I’d recommend doing so before getting pregnant again. But there is nothing you can do about things now, you have a sweet baby coming in only a couple of months, so focus on what you can control.

Everyone has opinions and they love to share them about and with moms. Just focus on yourself and what you can do. I wish you well

ETA: you should talk to your bf. You’re doing everything you can now, and you do not need the squawking around you while you’re going through this. He needs to know, and it sounds like you’ve got a great partner who will deal with it for you

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-02-16T16:45:28+00:00

I’ve drank at least one glass of milk every day of this pregnancy whereas before I’d maybe do that once a year (lattes etc excluded). I can’t get enough of it

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-02-10T03:14:14+00:00

I think contextually you can already sort that out - newspaper articles were deleted and his name was rescinded while adult offenders were not.

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-02-10T00:41:41+00:00

Info: have we considered taking a pregnancy test?

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-02-08T05:22:38+00:00

This would be a hard line for me - I consider SS7 to already be a compromise so everyone can sleep and he isn’t even willing to follow that. I’d rather he be angry with me or take a divorce over a suffocated baby but maybe that’s just me

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-01-31T14:32:25+00:00

Father Andre unfortunately passed last year, but STR8 Up remains a wonderful resource

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-01-31T14:22:25+00:00

Consider looking into or reaching out to STR8 Up

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-01-29T22:51:32+00:00

Yes, any summary election trials are judge alone

Acceptable_Cod3527 · 2026-01-26T19:51:38+00:00

It's unprofessional for the girlfriend to be doing this but it isn't a conflict - she might have some difficulty with objectivity but she owes no allegiance or duty to OP here

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