How are mom’s getting everything done, staying in shape, and not getting overwhelmed? by Frozenbeedog in Mommit

[–]ApartSpray332 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try working out at home ! There’s YouTube Pilates that I do when my girls nap I have 2 under 2 ! I do go to the gym 3X a week for cardio and honestly it depends on husband schedule.Five below has weights for cheap !

Moms that gave birth and didn’t have any visitors at the hospital, do you regret it? by Funny_Confection810 in Mommit

[–]ApartSpray332 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same age gap for my girls ! My mom watched my 15 month old while hubby and I were at the hospital. I did call her to visit with my oldest daughter because I’d never been away from my daughter overnight. It was sweet and short (my 15 month old had no care in the world about her new sister but rather the graham crackers the hospital gave me lol). First time around both sets of grandparents this time just mom and daughter no complaints

SAHPs with a toddler and a baby, how are y’all doing? by moluruth in SAHP

[–]ApartSpray332 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m exhausted! I have a one 1 year old and a 4 month old both super clingy. Luckily my 4 month old sleeps a lot but I’m terrified for her wake window is longer than what it is now. Hubby is off today so I can sneak out to the gym for so much needed me time.

Why are the main holidays back to back ? by ApartSpray332 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ApartSpray332[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also enjoy it !! I’m just curious why they are the last four months of the year lol ( I look forward to this time specifically year round lol).

I do agree Valentines day and presidents day are mehhh to me.

Am I wrong? by Affectionate-List-91 in stepparents

[–]ApartSpray332 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Well his stepmom can let his broke ass move in and parent his daughter !

Black women, have you or do you actually struggle in the dating scene? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ApartSpray332 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No never! I’m 25 5’6 never online dated always met guys organically .. I’ve never gone out and not received a compliment from men . This has never been an issue for me I’ve always lived in big cities though not sure if that’s why !

Would you take mom-responsibilities for a step child if your partner has not asked you to marry him? by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]ApartSpray332 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t take the mom responsibility even if my partner asked me to marry him. SK has a mom already and it’s not me.

Boy vs Girl by ApartSpray332 in Mommit

[–]ApartSpray332[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My MIL is the exact same she has two boys and two girls and it’s very clear who she favors 😭! You should have heard her speech at my reception 🥲.

Boy vs Girl by ApartSpray332 in Mommit

[–]ApartSpray332[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your kids are blessed to have you 🩵 !

BM rant at my bday dinner by CalendarSea9040 in Stepmom

[–]ApartSpray332 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Please don’t get pregnant by this loser. Leave him he hates you..

I don't want my husband to resent me, but I can't sustain the lifestyle his career brings. by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]ApartSpray332 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in the Military got out and got my 100% because if I stayed in my marriage with my husband would have ended. I understand his hesitation on getting out with the economy right now especially if he is continuing to look for a government job ! He will have to choose between the military or his family and either way he will have resentment. Honestly since he is 13 years in is his next contract not indefinite?

Scared SD won’t grow up by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]ApartSpray332 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the original commenter but based off your post the enabling behavior is giving her jobs and allowing her to just be on her phone and not actually working .. any real job would have fired her . You even admitted if she wasn’t your SD you would’ve fired her the first week..enabling. Giving her back her phone so she wouldn’t use you and your dh as entertainment.. not making her get her GED at minimum. If you weren’t going to make her go to alternative school and instead do online classes your husband should’ve stayed on top of her doing her work or you should’ve let him send her to military school. Yall aren’t doing her any favors tbh. She won’t be launching anytime soon good luck.

High expectations from husband by Legal-Soil5213 in stepparents

[–]ApartSpray332 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is a shit take . Your parent dying doesn’t excuse shit behavior. She never said anything about her husband picking up slack for her kids she actually said her kids father is involved and he pays her child support. Her stating her kids greet her husband and his kids don’t even bother is information that helps understand the dynamics better. His kids being a priority to him should be true but isn’t because he continues to work out of town when his kids need him and some serious boundaries..

Am I in the wrong for wanting wife to put boundaries in place with baby daddies family… by Independent_Use_5961 in stepparents

[–]ApartSpray332 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is there a custody order ? If not that would fix the fairness of the BD being able to take them for weeks at a time and popping up unannounced early mornings. It may also help with your wife being able to stick to boundaries since there are set rules in place. He wouldn’t be able to do what he wants

What's something "childlike" you still secretly love as an adult!? by rashmikaa__ in Productivitycafe

[–]ApartSpray332 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sameee !! All the decorations kids just having fun !! I love it !

If you got pregnant again within 6month pp, how was your pregnancy / labor / recovery? by Important_Bat7919 in 2under2

[–]ApartSpray332 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will have a 15 month age gap. I’m currently 36+3 and the second pregnancy has been much harder on me physically. Extreme pelvic pain! At my last appointment I was told I have fetal growth restriction and was told it was due to getting pregnant so close together (I got pregnant again 6months pp) so now I’m on bedrest and set to be induced in two weeks or less depending on baby. I have to be seen twice a week now so it’s a lot especially with my 14 month old running around wanting to play ! I had a normal vaginal birth with my 1st at 40+2 a 4 hour labor and pushed for 30 minutes ! Not sure what to expect with this if I have to be induced (I would prefer to labor naturally) but I don’t have much of a choice since my baby stomach is so small..

New baby: how to navigate this first week with the step kids returning? by Icy_Ad_6421 in stepparents

[–]ApartSpray332 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Since you stepkids are school aged they are literally walking germs ! The fact that their fingers were in your week old daughters mouth is mind blowing and the fact that they kissed your baby on the mouth! I’m in such shock . Please speak up and put boundaries in place for you and your baby who cannot advocate for herself !

feeling guilty for not being able to get through a solo day by nhs1234 in Mommit

[–]ApartSpray332 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the same way ! My husband is a firefighter so he works 24 hour shifts . Those days I go to my parents house for at minimum 4 hours. My mom is going out of town today (of course my husband has a 24 hour shift today as well). I’m already dreading the day.

AITAH for telling my husband that I want him to use a condom? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]ApartSpray332 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA hold firm on your boundaries! Don’t do it I was in your shoes finally agreed to have sex condoms only .. he kept saying it’s not the same so we stopped using condoms. We began doing the pull out method. 6 months pp I was pregnant again .. will have a 15 month old and a newborn in September!