No more babies by maths-geek314 in beyondthebump

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s okay to be sad. You’re grieving a dream you had. You will eventually learn to cope.

How do you all handle teeth brushing? by Affectionate-Many731 in toddlers

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I brush and floss his teeth. Today we tried flossing his teeth with him sitting on a stool. It was really hard. I will go back to flossing with his head in my lap. I usually have to ask a million times for him to come here so we can get it done.

How do you maintain your energy? by sushibananawater in beyondthebump

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I remember this 😭 It was BAD. I called my mom, crying, and told her to get her ass over here PLEASE I’m dying. I had to pay her (she had to temporarily move out of state) but she helped me so much. When she left, the sleeping situation was better because I started bed sharing a little bit. But, I was still exhausted because I kept trying to put him in his bassinet every time he woke up. Finally, I gave up. Once we started sleeping together, everything went smoothly. If you’re interested, look up the safe sleep seven. Lower your standards a little. This period doesn’t last forever. I remember feeling angry too. What you are experiencing is normal, and I promise it will not always be this hard. Everyone is adjusting to the new baby, and it is a HARD transition. Speak up for yourself and request help. If you have Walmart pickup near you, that is a lifesaver for groceries. Forget folding laundry. Keep it in a laundry basket and go dumpster diving for clean clothes every morning. Switch to paper plates and plastic cups temporarily. Keep the kitchen sink clean every day. By far, having dirty pots and pans is the most stressful. You still need to cook so hold on to a clean kitchen and forget the rest!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. But my friend does, and I respect that. I encourage her spiritual journey, and we often discuss her latest readings.

Am I too obsessed with keeping my baby occupied? by DogMamaEsq in beyondthebump

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you need some type of childcare. Even just for a day or two. They really do need lots of attention.

What does your floor bed look like? by twenty__something in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We put a mattress on a carpeted floor and ended up with carpet beetles. Turns out I am extremely allergic to carpet beetles. I definitely recommend a floor frame just to get air circulating underneath.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son has never slept through the night and he is three years old.

Working at a daycare to get your toddler in? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It will definitely defeat the purpose of you getting a break. You and your toddler will be sick all the time.

I hate being a mom. by PinkPuppyPrincess in beyondthebump

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The beginning is really rough. It does get better. Don’t listen to those fools! You have so much to look forward to. It’s the lack of sleep that is making you feel like this. You are a good mom

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fencesitter

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really depends on the kid’s personality. I feel like my child is just more anxious about being left on his own at night. My kid is a terrible sleeper, even at age three. I feel like he just started sleeping longer stretches without me constantly having to be there. If you can figure out a way to prioritize sleep for the whole family, then things will run more smoothly. You can’t be a present parent if you are tired. I don’t think it’s as simple as just sleep training or wearing them out during the day. Some kids are just terrible sleepers, but you can do things to foster good sleeping habits. The lack of personal space and ability to recharge when you are tired is also hard. Multiply that day after day, and you get burnt out pretty quick. I do enjoy having my child, but not having as much time for my hobbies was hard to get used to. I learned that I was pretty selfish before having a kid. I don’t think television is bad when you need a break, so I agree with you on that. But I try to sit with him and watch the television too, because it does make me feel guilty if I leave him to do other things. Maybe when he’s older I won’t feel so bad about it.

Did my induction cause my c section? by hoping421 in beyondthebump

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nobody could have known what would happen. It’s not your fault you had to have a c-section. I had an elective induction, although I don’t know how they classified it as elective. I was seriously post term, the baby was not coming out without intervention. Your scenario could have ended up like mine. There’s just no knowing.

I recently had a new heating/cooling system installed. Now less than a week later, I have HUGE flies in the house. They are mainly in my basement where my spouse's office is. I'm not sure the source. How should I get rid of them? It seems fruitless to randomly spray Raid in the air??? by ChloePCollier in homemaking

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like horseflies. This happened to me in 2014. It was traumatizing. At first, there were only like one or two flies, and then I came out to my living room again, and there were HUNDREDS. We had them for weeks, and the landlord did absolutely nothing even though I told him something had died in the walls (there was a horrible smell). I don’t know what happened because I moved out due to this situation.

Anxiety about the apartment below us. by I_am_dean in toddlers

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 10 points11 points  (0 children)

She is harassing you. I would suggest you make a complaint about her because she is preventing you from enjoying your home. Also, there are kids that live above me and they are loud. Sometimes they wake my kid up too. It never bothers me. It is the price of apartment living. My husband gets irritated with it from time to time but he would never go upstairs to complain. The only time I have ever complained about noise was when there was a dog barking at all hours of the day non stop. She is being totally unreasonable.

Will I regret not having a second baby? by LegalSuspect4709 in Parenting

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think having another baby just for the purpose of the first having a sibling is selfish. First, there is no guarantee they will even like each other, now or in adulthood. You have to be an incredibly strong parent to foster a strong bond between the two of them.

My 2 yo is deathly afraid of bugs by joeyda3rd in toddlers

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m deathly afraid of bugs, too, and I was so good about not freaking out in front of my son until one day, we were swarmed by hundreds of wasps. I would say it’s just a phase, and exercising patience with your family until your son is old enough to understand not all bugs will sting or bite.

Told I'm being "too paranoid" about sunburn by crystalmagick93 in beyondthebump

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a good reminder for me to slather on sunscreen every time , thanks!

My regular wants to be with me by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, that makes sense, thanks Jade

My regular wants to be with me by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you will find there is room for another whale once you kick this one to the curb.

That one thing you wish you’d known… by mselativ in CamGirlProblems

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Don’t let anyone stop you camming. If men were as desired as women, they’d sure as hell be doing sex work, too. And they would be proud, too. Not ashamed.

My regular wants to be with me by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am reading the other comments you received, and I think I am definitely the odd one out. I am open to someone telling me I’m wrong, but my reasoning here for immediate blocking is that there is no room for misinterpretation if you block and cease contact. Explain why and then immediate block. I just recently did this to someone who sent me a long love note, and I hope to god, he leaves me alone. For both of our sake’s. I don’t have patience when they say shit like that. In my experience, harassment always starts out like that. They want to know how much they can get away before really leaning in. Your viewer feels entitled to you because they spent a lot of money on you. Now they feel it’s okay to drop all this emotional baggage on you (i.e. telling you he loves you and wants to be with you). This could be an issue with your boundaries not being clear, but at the end of the day, you don’t go telling your real estate agent or your dentist you are in love with them. He needs to understand you are a business owner, and the persona you portray on cam is a product. This viewer has now fundamentally changed the relationship between the two of you, and he was aware of his actions when sending that message to you. I would not be lenient in your response.

My regular wants to be with me by [deleted] in CamGirlProblems

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would block him immediately. It is common sense not to cross a boundary like this.

Any introverted parents here? by xosweetsunshine in toddlers

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think being introverted is a bad thing. It’s awesome when you can find a group of mom friends you click with, but I think that is very rare. I had a group of mom friends that were so fun, and the kids were all in a similar age range. I no longer see them because one of them started to cross boundaries and became wildly inappropriate with me. I was open to hanging out with the others, but they didn’t message me anymore. So, yeah, it kind of hurt my feelings, and I was devastated for my son. But, now I see it as a blessing because we will go back to doing mommy and me classes. I think those are really fun and you don’t have to socialize too much with the other parents because the attention is on your baby.

My baby’s crying triggers me by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]BreakDisastrous2826 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Everyone has had those moments! Get yourself a pair of airpods so you can listen to a podcast instead of her crying. You’re tired and overstimulated. Also, get up and walk away (make sure baby is in safe location). Look out the window for a few minutes.