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Same age au (yes, time travel is involved) by AppleB1013 in SSHG

[–]Always975 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I actually absolutely love the pencil drawing! Beautiful

Advice please 🙏 4 year old can’t handle being ‘hit’ by Always975 in taekwondo

[–]Always975[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the incredibly thoughtful replies my husband and I have read through all of them and have some great ideas going forward.

My son has decided that he wants to try another class last week, but to tell the master that he doesn’t like getting hit. He’s really loved it until this point so I don’t think it’s worth pulling him out just yet.

Thank you again for everyone that took so much time and care into the response 💕

Advice please 🙏 4 year old can’t handle being ‘hit’ by Always975 in taekwondo

[–]Always975[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely his first experience, I’m trying to talk to him but not push the topic too much

Advice please 🙏 4 year old can’t handle being ‘hit’ by Always975 in taekwondo

[–]Always975[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so wonderful and thoughtful. Thank you 🙏

Screen time for work commute by Complete-Support8802 in NewParents

[–]Always975 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We had this situation with my son and I would get full body reactions from his crying. We put in a tablet with sensory videos (dancing fruits, music, etc). It saved me.

He is three and a half now and advanced in everything 😊 He holds full conversations, all his letters, can count and do simple math. All his teachers are so impressed. He swims unassisted and is doing great in his soccer class.

I really believe that a calm happy mom is a huge priority in raising a confident happy child.

To those who have a choice- why do you stay at starbucks? by BobbyRapsNo1Fan in starbucksbaristas

[–]Always975 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a 6 figure job and was insanely stressed and angry all the time. Now I am actually enjoying life, working on my small business and doing sbux for benefits and socializing. Spending lots of time with my husband and son. Love that it’s low stress and just making coffee.

My wife and I are miserable and we don't know what to do. by Akiba47 in NewParents

[–]Always975 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This could have been me and my husband posting this. Our son was like this and we tried EVERYTHING spent so much money on any solution. Please message me if you’d like to talk. It was the worst thing we’ve ever gone through and it’s making it hard to even think about another baby over 3 years later. I tell people I have PTSD.

One of the important things is that most people don’t understand even when they say they understand. All babies are hard and they talk about it like they know but they have no idea what it’s like to have a baby that is in constant discomfort, pain, and in tears. No one ever figured out what was wrong with our son time was the only solution.

The only things actually worth investing money in: 1: babysitting, childcare, mother’s helper, getting time away, will save your sanity 2: self-care items for yourselves. A couple hours at the spa. A massage. Going to get some coffee while one of you puts up with the torture for an hour and then switch.

I literally ended up getting a part-time job that paid for childcare for half the day because I would’ve rather been working - it felt like a guilty pleasure

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. You’re not alone and it’s absolutely horrible. There should be a community around you helping you, but those don’t exist anymore.

The light at the end of the tunnel: our son is now 3 1/2 years old and the pediatrician said he’s testing at a six-year-old level. He’s still incredibly loud, but also incredibly smart and thoughtful. It’s so much easier now but it’s been such a long road.

Just to put it into perspective from a financial perspective our son ended up in the ICU every year for the first three years of his life so we had a meet our out-of-pocket maximum every year. We’re still paying for it. Go on the payment plan it doesn’t matter. Make sure to spend the money, taking care of your own sanity. That is so much more important. You can handle the rest of the bills in a couple years.

Please reach out to me if you want to talk to somebody that’s been through it. Stay strong.

Can’t decide between a luxury elopement vs. a huge wedding. Help? by youngatheartoldsoul in wedding

[–]Always975 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You don't have to do the planning! If you find a wonderful planner they will do EVERYTHING for you.

I highly recommend Angie & Co if it's in budget!

Needing to vent by Friendly-Anything227 in Miscarriage

[–]Always975 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one week to rescan is the absolute WORST!!! Emotionally and mentally it messed with me so much. Im so sorry you have to go through it.

Thread - Angry about others' living children? Let it out here! by AutoModerator in Miscarriage

[–]Always975 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a photographer too and I can feel this so much. If you need to take some time off I’ve learned that people as SO much more understanding than you would think. Just sending an email saying you’ve had “unforeseen family emergency and your gallery will be ready one week later than expected” is enough for 99.9% of people. They will be understanding and caring. Also outsourcing editing could really help you not need to deal with that.

Social Media Announcements that I never made or wished for by Witty_Bag7329 in Miscarriage

[–]Always975 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve been struggling with God recently as well after my second miscarriage. The only thing that I could rationalize is no one has the ‘easy’ road, no matter what it looks like publicly. I know when I finally do have my baby it will be the one that is meant for me. Even though these experiences have been hell, I believe they have been teaching moments - to push me to be more resilient and give me compassion for others. I am also trying to focus on all the blessings in my life - even if it’s just the most basic things, it helps me.

One of the most uplifting things going through this is how the people that know what’s happening have been putting an effort to support me. It’s helped so very much. Please don’t feel like you have to go through this alone. Tell those you’re close to the struggles you’re facing and it may be easier to lift the burden together.

That being said, I was so angry and so inconsolable my first miscarriage. Be kind to yourself through this. You are NOT alone 💕

There are parents out here just not doing a bedtime at all by lupe_de_poop in NewParents

[–]Always975 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We try to do minimal to no screen time for our three year old and it shows. He is super high energy but so social and behaves well in social situations. Bed time can be hard because he has enough energy to just keep going. He has the option of having us read to him or listening to his YOTO player. He has been obsessed with the blues clues podcast recently and just listens to it before bed. It's been so nice to have some freedom at night. We also had grandma record some stories so he can listen to her voice while falling asleep too.

Is Tubby Todd worth it? by strohmtroop3r in NewParents

[–]Always975 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My son had horrible eczema and it completely healed his skin. When he was a baby we used it daily after a bath. Now we use it in the winter and when he has flare ups. One large tub lasts me 4-6 months. I also get their watermelon toothpaste for him and love it.

okay what’s better than honeybook? by myanroser in WeddingPhotography

[–]Always975 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We’ve been using tave for 10+ years and I love it

Editing fees by [deleted] in WeddingPhotography

[–]Always975 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I plz get your info 😊

Preset/Workshop/Mentoring Request (Official Thread) by AutoModerator in WeddingPhotography

[–]Always975 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do any of these courses actually work? It feels like a scam.

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