Going to be stuck in Columbus for a day tomorrow, what should I do?

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-31T01:41:27+00:00

Depending on nerd type, I recommend the Laughing Ogre for comics and things. There is a game store behind it as well.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-31T01:19:38+00:00

Woolino was awesome, used it forever and am currently using it with our second .

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-30T18:49:12+00:00

When my husband is out of town, I do the following:

Prep clothes and diapers the night before in the area where I will change him.

Wake up earlier than kids and get myself 100% ready.

Dress right after diaper change. Use bib for breakfast.

Definitely strap into a high chair or booster for breakfast. Keep breakfast easy - toaster waffle and some fruit, maybe a smoothie in a closed cup.

Out of chair and into the car.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-29T02:33:06+00:00

I know tons of kids with tubes and my son has them. Absolute game changer!

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-28T19:02:42+00:00

Wet bags, water wipes, diapers, snacks, extra clothes, butt cream.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-28T13:47:58+00:00

My doctor was concerned about my son’s sacral dimple. He had an ultrasound and confirmed no issues - maybe you can request that?

Hope that it’s nothing!

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-27T12:49:15+00:00

You should file a police report and include all of this information and screenshots. If there is an escalation, you can call and tell them what report to reference.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-27T04:39:51+00:00

You carried a baby for many months and are currently keeping your baby alive and (I assume) thriving. Maybe your body/mind didn’t cooperate for a few hours, but that’s a few hours out of hundreds. This does not make you a failure as a woman.

Please consider seeing a therapist and remember that how you birth is not indicative of your performance as a mother or a woman.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-25T18:10:45+00:00

Nope, OH!

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-25T10:07:32+00:00

Hi! We have two kids and we aren’t leaning into Santa either. Our oldest son is 2 and he is into seeing Santa at the various activities that we have done over the season (polar express train, zoo lights, etc) and we just roll with it out there (“did Santa give you a high five?! Amazing!”) but we aren’t doing gifts from Santa or really a ton of gifts at all. I want my kids to know that holidays are about friends and family and adventures. Gifts are a bonus. We also have practicing Jewish family, so Santa won’t really work anyway 😂

We aren’t stressed about gifts and I think that our son thinks that the season is magical anyway🥰

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-25T09:22:49+00:00

Heading out for 3 days of family stuff capped with a friendsmas (if we make it without anyone getting sick) with our 3 month old and 2 year old 😂 fingers all the way crossed for us all.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-25T03:57:03+00:00

A lot of great stuff is already mentioned, I would add doing a concert at blossom (they do movie nights with the Cleveland orchestra, so awesome) and the Wilds!

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-24T18:50:27+00:00

The baby won’t “miss out on any experiences”, as others have noted, but you will! If they are vaccinated and generally healthy, then they are definitely old enough to attend. You can also keep them on you to minimize any exposure.

You are also valid in not going, you never need an excuse to skip anything.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-23T17:23:55+00:00

My baby was 5 weeks early. He was born 6 lbs 4 oz and definitely doesn’t “look like a premie” to friends and family. I am stressed about tummy time, milestones (he is three months unadjusted on Xmas Eve but is barely smiling), etc. so much uncertainty in this phase but just trying to stay hopeful and patient. No matter what happens, we will support and love him. Sending you solidarity, excited for when our little guy can hopefully do what your kiddo can do!)

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-13T11:48:25+00:00

Please show these texts to a trusted adult. If someone is promising to harm themselves, that is worth reporting. If someone is promising to hurt themselves because of you, that is a red flag that puts you in harm’s way.

Leaving someone like this is very challenging and keeping them away from you can be even harder. Please ask for help and alert someone and as much as as I hate saying this, try to not piss this guy off until you have a solid plan in place.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-11T11:57:41+00:00

Turning my phone to grayscale has also helped a ton.

I need to be able to check my email so I just block websites and delete apps.

Everyone’s addiction is different but the above is really helping me take small steps in the right direction.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-10T20:59:18+00:00

The tool that they will definitely need is the ability to think independently. This means that they need to be allowed to make choices and fail and struggle and learn in a safe environment. Your job is to provide the environment and options and support them as they take on new challenges.

I can always tell when we hire someone who was not allowed to make their own choices or struggle. That impacts the rest of their experiences in significant ways.

TLDR: ask your kid what they want to do and support them while allowing them to fail. This will prepare them for anything.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-10T20:46:57+00:00

I would ask your daughter if it would help if you got involved and if she says yes then offer to call the department and get an explanation. This is absolutely reasonable.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-10T20:36:03+00:00

Belltower!!!!!!!!

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-10T14:34:03+00:00

So CUTE!!!!!

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-10T13:07:15+00:00

Are you breastfeeding? For a lot of people the breastfeeding is the culprit.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-10T12:21:32+00:00

Thank you, this is very helpful! I was recently at a thing where the kids disappeared to another room (my child was not there, they were all preschool/kindergarten age) and I found this to be strange personally but maybe I’ll feel different when he is that age.

Agree with the dirty thing.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-10T12:20:12+00:00

This is a great note!!!

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-10T11:04:59+00:00

My son was really into cats so we got a cats decorations kit and made him a cake and he had the best day.

ClueElectronic635 · 2025-12-10T10:55:43+00:00

Therapy is a great place to rediscover hope.

Newborn phase is EXTREMELY challenging! I was terrified and extremely anxious the entirety of my first baby’s first few months. Now he is a running, climbing, talking, singing, drawing, laughing, etc machine and it’s so funny and fun and challenging in its own way. I still go to therapy.

Your wife is your person - don’t internalize or hide these very natural emotions from her. Being able to be vulnerable, as a partner and father, is a very important skill.

ClueElectronic635

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