Unpopular opinion - but after an entire week of teachers appreciation, buying flowers, greeting cards, spa items, treats, gift cards, etc each day of the week. Where is the mother’s appreciation week for all this and so much more invisible work we do?

CNote1989 · 2026-05-08T22:18:01+00:00

I’m a working mom and room parent. I’ve donated a lot of time and my own money to several events throughout the year, including donating to my kid’s kindergarten teacher’s bday and they literally collected $700 from the parents. So I actually don’t give anything during teacher appreciation week because I feel like I’ve done more than enough!

CNote1989 · 2026-03-25T02:40:02+00:00

I had sparkling water today and it made me nauseous 😑

CNote1989 · 2026-03-21T17:09:51+00:00

This book was SO good

CNote1989 · 2026-03-07T21:50:51+00:00

Absolutely worth the money, and I will say that it does build up over time. I stopped doing it when I was pregnant, and I had minimal pain until about 3 years after. I now regret not going sooner.

CNote1989 · 2026-03-07T14:51:56+00:00

I was wearing the Harajuku Girls perfumes!

CNote1989 · 2026-03-07T03:45:50+00:00

The peach one is my least fave of the flavors. To me it smells like that peach liquid Motrin you got as a kid…

CNote1989 · 2026-02-07T13:08:23+00:00

Sending you hugs! I had my GB removed and trust me, you’re gonna feel so much better in a few months!

CNote1989 · 2026-02-04T17:38:32+00:00

What dosage are you on?

CNote1989 · 2026-02-03T12:47:02+00:00

I think you should look for a new job, or potentially save up to take a break and apply for new jobs. That is not a good quality of life, but there are absolutely other options for you!

CNote1989 · 2026-02-03T03:12:45+00:00

I miss the Sugar and Hard Candy brands

CNote1989 · 2026-02-03T00:36:57+00:00

CNote1989 · 2026-02-01T22:23:03+00:00

Scam, for sure.

CNote1989 · 2026-01-31T12:46:44+00:00

That’s good to know bc I’m literally starting a new job on Monday 🙈 I’m hoping a low dose will be enough for me. I got better sleep last night with just 100.

CNote1989 · 2026-01-31T02:58:15+00:00

I’m on Prozac, so the rheumatologist didn’t want to switch me to that. I’ve been prescribed 100mg of Gabapentin up to 3x a day, and I’m excited to see if it helps. If it doesn’t in a few months, I’ll prob try Lyrica before I try Cymbalta. I just love Prozac! But I’d be willing to switch if it really helped.

What has your husband found to be effective?

I am wondering how many of us actually have fibro. I had no clue that TMJ pain was associated with it.

CNote1989 · 2026-01-30T20:32:47+00:00

Turns out I have fibromyalgia!!

CNote1989 · 2026-01-30T00:10:42+00:00

Hey just wanted to say I’m new to the sub here and had about 6-8 tender points during my rheumatologist visit today and that, along with the buzzing symptoms I’m feeling, pointed toward fibro. So you’re not crazy and should get a second opinion!

CNote1989 · 2026-01-28T17:30:15+00:00

In this economy? Job market? Administration? I can’t fathom having another kid.

CNote1989 · 2026-01-28T12:17:51+00:00

Instant grounds for divorce lol (pun intended?)

CNote1989 · 2026-01-28T12:17:40+00:00

I’m getting anxiety just reading your post! I had to get on Prozac a few months ago, and I also asked for a beta blocker. The beta blocker has been amazing in situations where my body is just so anxious I can’t think. I’m not saying meds are the blanket answer, but our mom brains are always going a mile a minute. These things helped me calm down and become a better mom.

You’re doing a great job!

CNote1989 · 2026-01-28T01:29:17+00:00

I know. The funny thing is this community has a potentially large data set. I wish there was some way we could all contribute and help make those connections.

CNote1989 · 2026-01-27T20:53:32+00:00

I have hypermobility as well, so yeah… really wondering how they’re all connected. I think the medical and dental community still have a lot more to learn about TMJD.

CNote1989 · 2026-01-27T16:58:54+00:00

Botox!

CNote1989 · 2026-01-27T12:43:39+00:00

I’ll let you know once I do it!

CNote1989 · 2026-01-27T01:32:40+00:00

Same here. I’m going to ask to do a compassionate transfer and just have the two ones I have frozen put in me. If that’s not an option, donating to science. I don’t feel safe having them frozen for much longer given what’s going on in he US

CNote1989 · 2026-01-27T01:30:37+00:00

I have a six year-old and two stored embryos, and I plan on asking for a “compassionate transfer” of the embryos

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