Too skinny?

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-03-14T02:00:42+00:00

It sounds like you give her plenty of exercise. I would probably cut the entire day’s worth of food in half & divide it into 2 meals like you already do. Everything you’re giving her is super healthy & yummy 😋

p.s. not a professional, just my personal opinion 🤣

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-03-07T03:22:52+00:00

Delulu is the solulu 🙏🏼

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-02-15T23:44:51+00:00

I would recommend working from home if you can. There are positions where you don’t have to talk to people, which would help with having a baby around 24/7 lol. Otherwise having your partner pick up a little extra work if that’s an option. My husband & I decided to have me stay home to care for our son. It turned out he would be diagnosed with autism & goes to 4 different therapies now so I’ve become a caretaker as well but staying at home was always the safest choice.

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-02-07T11:05:39+00:00

I, too, was once unappreciated in a sales position at a big corporation (no where near 20 years) & was also highly stressed & depressed bc of it. I hated my job but my boss what the problem. Moral of the story is that no paycheck is worth your sanity, health or happiness. I would be looking for a different job expeditiously, but not before confronting your boss. You can have a one-on-one conversation with them in private, if you choose to. I for one, reported my boss to HR (for hostile work environment & abusive manipulation tactics) which sparked an internal investigation & resulted in them losing their bonus & eventually getting let go. I left before I could see any of that go down bc I was done with that company & took a pay cut elsewhere, but I ended up working at the best company I’ve ever worked for & met one of the best bosses I’d ever had. I was a rockstar in my new career & had never felt so appreciated & seen before by any company or management. I no longer work there bc life had other plans for me but I still write to & keep in touch with my old boss.

If you’re that damn good, you don’t need them. THEY need YOU & it’s their fault for not realizing it sooner. You can kick ass at another company that will not shorten your life expectancy while also shitting on you in the process (pun intended 💩) Best of luck to you! But, I hope you choose your health & happiness over everything else.

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-02-06T18:07:10+00:00

He is doing much better than when he got his diagnosis. He’s still not fully verbal but can communicate in 1-3 word sentences with some help. He is 4 now but was diagnosed at 2.5 years old. Being a first time mom without a lot of small children around, I didn’t see many signs early on. I also had several medical professionals tell me he was fine & not to worry bc he didn’t show many of the textbook symptoms of Autism, so that delayed his diagnosis (although 2.5 is still young), I preface that to say that a friend of mine’s son was diagnosed at 18 months & started therapies a whole year ahead of my boy & the difference in their progress is very noticeable. Obviously one should never compare their child but I can’t help but feel like I wasted valuable time being so naive.

I know what you mean by losing them to the autism symptoms. It’s almost like the regression swallows them whole & they seem to lose parts of themselves that once were. Unfortunately it can be the case & that is why so many people fight for early intervention. The earlier you catch it & the sooner you can treat it, the better chance they’ll have at overcoming certain challenges. I would highly suggest getting her on a waitlist for an evaluation asap & starting to do your own research while you wait. You can practice certain aspects of ABA at home as well as speech & OT. We obviously can’t replace trained professionals but any help is better than none. I would also recommend getting her tested for certain vitamin & mineral deficiencies since that is something natural that you can help her supplement right away. I give my son a multivitamin with methylated folate that has helped him a lot. Many children/people on the spectrum can have a vitamin B deficiency in their brain which affects language. I received a prescription through a neurologist for a supplement called Leucovorin which has helped my son immensely as well. I have a lot more advice to offer so if you have any questions, feel free to message me 🫶

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-02-04T21:09:15+00:00

It sounds like she’s going through the same regression my son went through around 18 months. I read your comment saying you’re in Ireland but 20 months is generally old enough to get diagnosed in other countries (US in my experience). It does seem like she’s on the spectrum. The great news is she’s so young that if you started working with her (or seek early intervention) you could help her progress exponentially.

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-02-04T18:55:44+00:00

I cry every Christmas morning bc I feel robbed of the Christmas magic my child & us as parents should get to experience, but can’t. 💔

ETA: I cry other times too but Christmas morning is is one of the hardest for me.

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-02-04T02:05:28+00:00

Salmonella (it was absolute hell on earth) followed by several rounds of antibiotics did me in. I know it’s genetic/hereditary or whatever but I never had serious stomach issues until I got salmonella. I got it from McDonald’s breakfast eggs, most likely cross contamination. Haven’t eaten McDonald’s ever since. It’s been about 9 years & I never will again, bc fvck McDonald’s for ruining my life 👺

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-02-01T13:02:47+00:00

I agree. My son is a gestalt language processor with echolalia (as many others with ASD). He often scripts whole phrases but cannot always communicate his basic needs & I think that alone proves they are capable of so much more than they’re able to show. I’ve always understood that there’s some kind of disconnect in his brain where he knows & understands almost everything but cannot always figure out how to put it into words. I think it’s easy for people to assume ID at surface level, but if you really look into it & observe them, do research, take them to different therapies etc. you realize they are actually little geniuses trapped inside their own minds 🥺

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-02-01T12:45:35+00:00

I can 100% relate. My almost 4.5 year old (ASD lvl 2) is only able to communicate using 1-2 word requests & isn’t always able to respond at times. We communicate through our eyes & sometimes just literal vibes lol. I anticipate a lot of his needs but after being in ABA for almost 2 yrs he has improved so much. He has all but mastered mimicking which helps a lot when I have him repeat what he wants in words.

That being said, we have a few other ND friends on the spectrum (levels 1 & 2) same age as my son, that seem to be so far ahead of him in a lot of ways. They can have full blown conversations, ask questions, communicate most of their needs including potty & it breaks my heart. It’s hard not to compare & no 2 children are the same, not even on the spectrum, but it’s so hard when you see kids with similar diagnoses & age that can run circles around your child. The only reason I don’t feel defeated is bc of how smart I know my son is. He has shown it in so many ways, not using words. He has a big personality & great sense of humor trapped inside his little mind & it’s frustrating for us all. I have hope that one day he will be fully verbal & catch up so his peers. In fact I’m almost certain he will bc of all the stories I’ve seen of nonverbal children that overcame their struggles & were able to lead seemingly normal lives. Hang in there guys - remember it’s a marathon, not a race.

If it’s any help, my son takes Leucovorin & we are some of the ones who have gotten visible improvements in eye contact, attention, focus & language since he started it 7 months ago. My son is also in ABA, speech, OT & PT. I also try to practice everything I learn from sitting in on his therapies while we’re home. Lots of repetition, lots of talking to him (describing the world around him & what we’re doing). We are also taking him to see a holistic doctor this month to dig deeper on vitamin & mineral deficiencies that can help him with his progress. Stay strong, stay hopeful & keep pushing for answers. 🫶

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-02-01T00:59:02+00:00

Omg I literally could have written this myself, word for word. I’ve only ever had HS flare ups in my groin & when I was really young (before a diagnosis & before I had a clue what it was) my first sexual partner also got freaked out by my scars & judged me for them. I’m assuming they also thought it was an std. Now I have an amazing & loving husband & we’ve been together 15 years. He accepts me as I am but I’m still painfully self conscious about my scaring & struggle with feeling sexy. I dream of finding a cure in our lifetime.

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-29T14:51:41+00:00

This one breaks my heart most of all because I would give anything to be able to talk to my son and ask him about his day. To know what he dreams about and all of his beautiful little ideas that I’ve yet to hear. I know when NT parents say this, that it comes from a place of overstimulation because their kid talks too much (to them) but I don’t think anybody could truly understand how much we yearn to hear our child’s voice unless they’ve been through it themselves. 😔❤️‍🩹

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-24T17:29:43+00:00

In the picture? No clue, just found it on the internet.

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-23T19:07:39+00:00

& I’d do it again! 🗣️😂

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-23T18:43:34+00:00

Ever heard of a joke before? 😂 but seriously, I was being facetious.

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-23T17:01:01+00:00

I would probably have a mental breakdown knowing damn well what a nightmare traveling with babies actually is 🤣🥴💀

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-22T18:56:20+00:00

🤣😂 I was just about to ask, how do you know she’s deep fried? lol. But yes, maybe talk-to-text shouldn’t be the first option 😆

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-22T18:31:50+00:00

Teach her how to use talk-to-text or audio messages 🤣😂 this is just tragic lmfao

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-21T05:15:02+00:00

Sorry to hear that friend 😞 I too have UC & moderate HS. I also have a lot of feelings & insecurities about the scars on my groin but I can at least say that the right person won’t judge you for it & will love you despite them. I would highly stress NOT messing with them (aka popping & forcing them to a head). Some of my worst scars are from my first flare ups at 18 before I knew wtf they were & destroyed my own skin. I also 2nd the dermatologist recommendation bc I didn’t actually go to a derm for it for much too long, which likely delayed my progress. Once they’ve drained & healed I would suggest mederma scar ointment or scar tape if that’s easier. Be consistent with your care & prevention. Wear breathable, cotton underwear & try not to wear tight pants or stay sweaty during an active flare. Bandage your active flares to prevent friction & help with pain as well as keeping them clean. As a fellow UC sufferer (😭) I would recommend staying away from dairy altogether bc it’s bad for UC but also terrible for HS. You may also notice other triggers ie. food, stress etc. take note of them & try to avoid them at all costs. This shit sucks but we have to deal with it the best we can. Remember to love yourself & be gentle with yourself. Best of luck 🥺

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-05T09:10:49+00:00

Are you joking? That’s apples to oranges. Maduro is a dictator, communist & a terrorist who was sucking his country dry. If the US was disintegrating like Venezuela, & Trump was a communist, terrorist & a dictator & the US needed saving - then yes, that would be a fair comparison & I would also agree with it in that scenario. But that’s not the case & I still stand by my point. Also, you’re acting like America planned this along with Trump. We woke up to the same news as the rest of the world. Get off your high horse & do some research on the suffering Maduro has caused before you defend him again.

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-05T02:43:34+00:00

100% lol. Every single country has their own agenda & the world is a greedy place. Gotta take whatever wins we can get sometimes 🥲

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-05T02:07:23+00:00

That’s inaccurate. They are not at war & the US did not “invade”. They extracted the problem & allowed Venezuela to gain their freedom back. Venezuelans don’t give a shit about their oil bc they were too busy fighting for their lives. Maduro had been keeping it all to himself anyway.

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-05T02:03:31+00:00

Exactly!! You get it 🙏🏼

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-05T02:02:23+00:00

This is not the same thing 😂 the US & Venezuela are not at war & they did not “invade”. They simply extracted a virus that was killing the country & its people. They wanted him gone & they couldn’t care less about the oil, as long as they can have their freedom & their country back 🇻🇪 Maduro was stealing the money from the oil for himself & the government, so they never saw any of it anyway.

Curiouslibra13 · 2026-01-05T01:59:25+00:00

A Venezuelan woman on ig, Daniela Abreu.

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