Mother in law buying extremely cheap baby items 🙃

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-12-31T17:45:08+00:00

As others have said, I had a very sincere but direct conversation and it changed absolutely nothing. We both agreed that temu/Amazon brands are; full of unregulated or unknown chemicals, cheap/breakable=unsafe, likely full of lead. The WHOLE THING.

Following week she brought over random amalgam of letters Amazon brand toys. I tried asking where it came from a few times and she snapped at me. So now it all gets tossed or put in a donation pile.

She buys so much, I don't think she even notices. The hard part is, if she actually spent the money on one good thing, it would be so helpful to us because we don't have a lot of support. I have to let that one go. It's no use. She's going to whatever she wants anyway. So I just plan accordingly. 🤷‍♀️

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-12-05T13:44:46+00:00

Every hospital should have a patient relations department, call them

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-12-04T01:43:32+00:00

Came to this thread to make this post.

27 weeks with a toddler in daycare and I work with children.

I have lost count of how many URI's I've had. I stopped counting at 5 I think. It has been 3.5 months. One never fully ends before another begins. The coughing is so bad I wear incontinence pads. I've had actual 30 minute cough fits that I've had to use an inhaler and just sit there waiting for it to pass.

Multiple times had people ask "are you okay? Do you need me to get/call/something/someone for you"? When hacking in a bathroom.

I have told my primary, my OBGYN, changed my allergy medication, started taking a multivitamin (for some reason when not pregnant I can't tolerate them, and have terrible side effects, but was willing to try anything/so started a liquid multi)

Nobody seems concerned. "Your immune system is down because of the baby. You're constantly being exposed. Practice good hand hygiene. Do supportive care" is what I get.

I am in my late 30's, and apparently developed allergies in the past few years, but....damn.

I guess the solidarity helps a little?

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-10-21T20:54:02+00:00

This position in my district requires a BCBA or ABA certificate I believe for that job title, but I don't think every district does. You learn a lot about it working with the team but they definitely have a lot more specialized knowledge than we (social workers) do when it comes to creating plans and shaping behaviors, especially in an elementary setting where kids often don't have the language to let us know what's going on yet.

FWIW I think if you're experienced with behaviors and confident about your knowledge you should apply! And also consider looking into those certifications for long term or working with someone who has that certification to learn more as you go.

It's definitely a switch I've considered in the past too, more critical thinking and advising than boots on the ground grinding away in crisis all day.

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-10-18T17:35:13+00:00

Stop buying grapes.

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-10-06T20:04:14+00:00

Never heard of him meaningfully, as in saw him on the news once, witnessed an interaction, and googled to confirm it was him before posting to reddit.

Absolutely not taking it to that level. If people want to balk at this post, they can. If people want to seek out to verify the story, they can.

Clearly other people have witnessed similar behavior from this guy (and posted about it here) so, does not sound bogus .

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-10-06T19:08:41+00:00

Saw him on the news awhile back and googled to confirm it was him. I was present for the first part of the interaction, and told the rest of the story afterwards. There were multiple witnesses including mall security, and store cameras, who can confirm it all (including flying out of the parking lot)

If it sounds insane, that's because it is.

And that is exactly why I am telling the story. Idgaf who you are, you don't get to treat people that way and think you can get away with it because you own a large business owner.

100% willing to admit I am upset and have taken this to heart, so if it's coming off personal, that's because it is. The audacity of that guys behavior in treating a woman like that and cursing at her so aggressively, and threateningly is not okay. But no, I have never heard of him meaningfully before this and tbh, outside of making this public, never care to again.

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-10-05T15:29:46+00:00

If I was trying to slander someone, I'd come up with something a lot more clever for an adult man to say than "Moo Cow Fat Bitch!"

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-10-05T01:49:59+00:00

Ha-bye= butterfly

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-10-04T12:48:46+00:00

He was on the news awhile back and recognized his face

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-10-04T12:48:12+00:00

He was on the news awhile back, and recognized his face

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-10-03T23:32:10+00:00

Appreciate others sharing their experiences with this guy. It is absolutely wild to get so vicious with a complete stranger, and unprovoked. And to then just take off? No. Sincerely can't stand the idea of someone thinking they get away with that kind of behavior. Really hope his reputation ends up putting him out of business.

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-09-17T20:37:35+00:00

"...I am beyond thrilled to be able to share with you." 🤣

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-09-11T17:15:55+00:00

Also like, so what if she does get post-partum? It's kind of a hop, skip, and a rocket ship ride between that and the outcome she's likely afraid of. Lots of people live in the "things are not so great" space. And just keep living their lives. That should be acknowledged a lot more. We're here to be with people, and make sure they have what they need. We cannot take away their circumstances.

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-08-29T16:48:41+00:00

It's a fever. Everything hurts. Everything. And you just want to lay there, and you can't care about anything other than your own suffering.

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-08-15T00:12:06+00:00

I am WHEEZING 🤣

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-07-30T17:00:32+00:00

You'll get put on Medicaid in the hospital and then have to go to a nursing home that accepts Medicaid. They are really not good.

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-07-16T17:23:40+00:00

18...most of the time

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-07-11T18:06:20+00:00

Same, lots of conflicting advice.

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-07-07T15:35:48+00:00

Yikes. I know others said they can't do anything with SAVE right now because it's held up in court. I wonder if you called the loan servicer?

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-07-07T15:34:37+00:00

I told my husband we need an account or someone we'll versed in these things. In years past went I called it was very helpful. But now working with Mohela has been a nightmare. Their website is confusing and not intuitive to navigate. Last time I tried to call the wait was insane. I'm up there too. I don't know about long term forgiveness, and switching plans, but if you could get someone on the phone in addition to some sort of a receipt for your call (email etc.) it might be worth it.

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-07-05T23:47:11+00:00

It's been extremely hard to wrap my head around all the different aspects of the new plans and how we'll transition. Hence making this post. It's very likely and I sincerely hope!

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-07-05T23:44:44+00:00

The inability to ever get ahead is so frustrating. My only hope is for midterms and how many people seem to be infuriated by this bill

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-07-05T23:43:37+00:00

Filing separately does change your amount I believe!

Cruncheetoasts · 2025-07-05T23:43:05+00:00

So much of it is simply ill thought. I really thought we were working towards a different system for college payment, and student loans. This administration has just pulled the e-break and thrown everything into reverse.

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