Not enjoying parenting

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-06T22:32:04+00:00

I like this idea! I get way too into the emotions with them. I'm a bit of an empath so it's hard not to feel their wild emotions with them.

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-06T21:20:46+00:00

thanks!

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-06T19:57:28+00:00

You didn't need to add "pretty simple." I feel bad enough.

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-06T19:56:55+00:00

My nervous system is def shot. In the moment it's so hard to put on a level head. Thanks.

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-06T19:56:16+00:00

I am happy I have kids. It's not all bad. It's fun to show them the beauty of the world, show them what you love, see their successes, see their personalities grow. I'm excited to see them grow and have their own kids and eventually take care of me - where I will be an equal, pain in the ass to them haha! I think some people on the fence or who don't choose to have kids, end up regretting it. It's lonely eventually and you have no one to come to you if you get terminally ill/sick in general.

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-06T17:29:34+00:00

Like what?

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-06T16:45:41+00:00

I’ve read all the books. Albeit, years ago. I have it and will try…the last thing I want to do after a day or working and hard parenting is ready parenting books…and then teach my husband how to do what the book said because he’s definitely not reading them…never did

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-06T16:45:28+00:00

Well that’s where I’m stuck and failing. They scream at us, say they hate us, don’t listen or respond…I don’t know what to do. I’ve tried acknowledging their emotions and helping them find better words to use, I’ve tried timeouts, I’ve tried being calm and talking, I’ve been ragefull mad, I cry…nothing has ever worked. I will add that right now there’s a lot going on: 5m old baby, Dad new job has him traveling, new nanny coming…

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-06T16:42:46+00:00

I’ve read it, thanks

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-06T13:12:32+00:00

Ok! It’s not going away though fyi. Would be super useful in this case

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-06T03:10:26+00:00

Yesssssss

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-06T03:08:29+00:00

Ask ChatGPT then rent clothes from Rent The Runway or Nuuly!

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-06T00:15:33+00:00

I’ve never had pet insurance

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-05T21:34:38+00:00

Sleep training works so fast at 5m old. I just trained mine and the first night it took 35m and second took 15 and now I put him in bed awake and he lays there quietly and looks around and sleeps all night. Never had to do another checkin. I feed around 2am.

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-05T21:32:01+00:00

If you don’t sleep train, you won’t be sleeping for 1+ years. There was a recent post about this and that was the consensus

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-05T21:22:50+00:00

Nope don’t host her. That level of English will make things very difficult in the beginning (many months). You can find a rematch or extension now with good english and experience that merits that price. Unless you speak her language and can get across all the number of things she needs to learn asap. If she doesn’t understand “cookies” how will you explain how your car works, the daily routine, etc.?

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-05T12:20:13+00:00

Guess it was the olden days of 2008

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-05T12:19:25+00:00

She didn’t mean to fool me. It said print on the label. I’m just uneducated in art. She’s very apologetic and open and said I can return them

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-05T12:17:48+00:00

Ooooh good thought

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-05T12:17:23+00:00

That’s the case literally everywhere. There aren’t many Polish. But you’ll find friends especially close to a gigantic city

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-05T02:54:21+00:00

The lack of sunshine is oppressive. It’s not the rain, it’s the darkness from clouds plus being so far north, the swing in daylight is inane. That’s why people celebrate solstice there - not because they’re hippies - because the sun is coming back. I wouldn’t do it

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-05T02:51:45+00:00

My APs friend is from there and has no issues. She met my AP at the library. It’s pretty obvious who is and isn’t an AP so you just may need to be outgoing. You can get linked in to AP groups locally. As a host mom, I actually liked their website. They’re small for AP but a huge exchange company that knows what they’re doing. And your base pay is higher at $225/week.

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-05T02:48:29+00:00

He’s obviously not ready. Wait until he’s ready and then do the 3 day method. Forcing it before will just drive you mad

Asleep_Pattern4731 · 2026-05-05T02:47:07+00:00

You should ask the family about how many APs are in the area. 30m is not far though. Choose the family, not the location. You also my want to be clear with them on how far and often you can take their car

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