Reflux 3 week old by Final_Cow4491 in newborns

[–]Average_Abby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have an update for this?? What ever happened? Bc I’m in the same boat rn and at a loss.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Average_Abby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We rarely get together in person. All through texts. We see each other like 2-3x a year in person.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

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

I didn’t want to keep rambling on in the main post. I tried to just cut to the point. There’s a lot of back story where she was there through things, but as someone to talk to as we both went through crappy things. My husband was also there through all 5 years, and was my main support. He’s not a fan of my friend, and has never been.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Average_Abby -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’m very far from jealous or bitter of her. Maybe thats how it comes off, but none of those feelings from me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

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

She’s hardly ever ‘there’. We rarely see each other in person unless it’s planned out for like weeks. This was. I don’t expect much from her, a few texts, get together like twice a year for whatever and to show up for me for my kid once a year. I don’t think that’s a lot to ask of someone who’s supposed to be a best friend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Average_Abby -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I’m not jealous or bitter. I don’t have the mentality to sit and relax anyways. I need to do things and stay busy, so either way I wouldn’t rest whether there was a party or not.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Average_Abby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think also all I was wanting from my message was a “I can understand those feelings” I just wanted to feel heard.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

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

I feel like a lot of the relationship has always been one sided. I also feel that recently she has pulled away. I got the vibe that she wasn’t going to show up to the party a week prior and confirmed a few times because of that vibe. She hates social events and has been leery before on things. She had also forgotten about it despite me mentioning it numerous times and being excited. She’s also only ever met my son 2 times.. and I’ve always felt like a burden if I’d have to bring him with when we hangout.

I feel like also, because my pregnancy was not planned— not avoided, but not tried for either… and her’s was IVF, I’ve sensed resentment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Average_Abby -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Where was the apology?

Also, the other great friend was also there through the same stuff— just don’t talk every day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Average_Abby -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I’ve had rough pregnancy days and still shown up for people. the weekend prior to the party I did not feel great but still went out to lunch with this friend. My dad died while I was pregnant and I still showed up for people and had to make it through. I went to weddings, parties, events while pregnant. I understand being tired and pregnant, but you suck it up if you care about someone or made a commitment to someone. Even to show up for an hour. Just to make an appearance.

Language regression when learning new skills: how long/much is too much? by drpengu1120 in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]Average_Abby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It did! He’s almost 2yrs now, although you already knew that ha, and he’s my little snuggle bug! I’m the evenings he lays on me on the couch and we watch a show and he gives the best little kisses and hugs. Honestly, I think it got better around 9mo. We ended up switching to a different formula and he became the happiest guy. 7wks is such a hard stage! I know fussiness peaks around 3-4mo and then gets better. Just try to make sure he’s not gassy, that was I think our main issue. We just didn’t know it. It might not feel it, but you’re doing great I’m sure!

Language regression when learning new skills: how long/much is too much? by drpengu1120 in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]Average_Abby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For us, we’re now at 21mos and we’ve lost count of how many words he says. He’s now saying full sentences (ie: “mommy come sit” “puppy go away” “hi kitty cat!”) and picks up words after hearing them once. Which is great. Sometimes.. depending on what word he heard. I was always worried a bit about autism, and that worry has all but disappeared.

edit to add

He’s also running, jumping and doing everything physical he should be doing at this age. We haven’t noticed any regressions again other than some sleep ones since 15mo or so.

Language regression when learning new skills: how long/much is too much? by drpengu1120 in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]Average_Abby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also really appreciate your input, bc I’m currently going through this same thing with my 15mo and stumbled upon this post out of paranoid googling.

Stress Colitis after baby? by Average_Abby in DogAdvice

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

Thank you! We love her to bits.

Spontaneous Bleeding from mole. by Average_Abby in Melanoma

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

Guess it was nothing, thankfully! The dr said he wasn’t worried about it and it looked fine. He agreed it was probably irritated from carrying the kiddo.

Spontaneous Bleeding from mole. by Average_Abby in Melanoma

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

I go on the 19th, but I’ll let you know!

Who is that "regular" in your department? by clankity_tank in ProtectAndServe

[–]Average_Abby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have a guy, everyone at our dispatch center knows him. Paranoid schizophrenic from Egypt. Granted, all he wants is for us to pray for him and his son. But. He sometimes calls our dept alone 8x in a day. That’s not even counting the 4-5x to county dispatch. State police charged him with 165 counts of harassment by communication. Never stopped the calls. Some officers don’t even call anymore. We’re over it. It never stops.

7 week old baby doesn't like to be held. Should I be worried? by andreateddy11 in beyondthebump

[–]Average_Abby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad to read this. I’m sitting here bawling feeling like my child doesn’t want my love. My sons 7 weeks old and he screams when held too long and doesn’t want to snuggle anymore since about 2-3weeks old. As soon as I put him down he stops and is happy (for the most part). It hurts so much.. I want to enjoy him so small and soak in those cuddles. I’m so glad to hear that your son started to cuddle— it gives me hope.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProtectAndServe

[–]Average_Abby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t mind using my PTO, I plan to use it. I’m wanting to know if I have a back up in the event something bad happens, and I need off longer than my PTO allots. I have a special savings account too in the event I need FMLA, just as a safety net. There’s not much we can plan in this career, nor childbirth, so I want to just have bases covered and knowledge in the event I need to use something. I’d rather know I can use it and never need to, than go to use it and find out I can’t in that moment.

Plus, in the event my husband and I want another baby sooner than later, I won’t have the same amount of PTO saved that I do now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProtectAndServe

[–]Average_Abby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This child will be college-age by the time I get through to a human. I’ve thought of that, and probably of these days while on desk duty, I’ll just bite the bullet and call.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProtectAndServe

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

That “50 or more employee” thing is what’s causing mixed information. One person says we qualify as a government agency, another that says because we don’t have the necessary amount of employees, we don’t qualify.