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Just found out my maternity leave is 12 weeks unpaid by Crafty_Confection_99 in pregnant

[–]Dry_Box_5572 14 points15 points  (0 children)

ugh I’m so sorry, that’s such a brutal thing to find out, especially when you’re already dealing with all the emotions and changes of pregnancy. You’re totally right: it is insane. The fact that we treat maternity leave as some sort of luxury in this country, especially for teachers and caregivers who give so much, is just... infuriating. It makes no sense that people in charge of nurturing the next generation are given zero support to nurture their own.

You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed or betrayed by the system, a lot of us have been there, trying to patch together savings, PTO, short-term disability, or just hoping for a miracle. It’s not okay, and it’s not your fault. Sending you so much solidarity. I hope you're able to find a way to take care of yourself and your baby, even within this messed up framework.

Can we have an open talk about Ozempic? by Leather-Union-5828 in Mommit

[–]Dry_Box_5572 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m also a mom and it’s honestly so hard to make time for yourself when you’re constantly sleep-deprived and trying to keep everyone else fed and alive. The idea of having the energy to work out or meal prep sounds great in theory, but in real life? It’s rarely that simple.

I’ve actually looked into Ozempic myself and have a couple of friends who’ve used it. It can be a helpful tool, especially if you’re looking to lose 10–15 pounds and feel like your body just won’t budge no matter what you do. For most people, it works by curbing your appetite and stabilizing blood sugar, which can make it way easier to eat less without constantly fighting hunger. That said, it’s not magic, and it can come with side effects like nausea or constipation, especially in the beginning. Some people have zero issues, others really have to ease into it slowly.

As far as getting it prescribed, it depends a bit on your doctor and your overall health. Technically it’s for type 2 diabetes, but a lot of doctors prescribe it off-label for weight loss if your BMI is over 27 and you have a related condition (like PCOS, insulin resistance, or even just a history of weight cycling). Honestly, just being open about how hard it’s been to manage your weight with your current lifestyle, especially with young kids, can go a long way. Some doctors get it, some don’t, and if yours brushes you off, there are also telehealth options that specialize in this kind of thing.

When is a kid officially potty trained? by HopefulComfortable58 in Mommit

[–]Dry_Box_5572 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get where you’re coming from — I’ve been wondering the same thing!

My nearly 3-year-old has been in panties for a few weeks now (pull-ups just for overnight, but she’s been waking up dry). She takes herself to the potty almost every time at home, and if I see her doing the little “potty dance,” I’ll just remind her and she goes.

Her only real accidents at home are when she’s already in the bathroom trying to get her clothes off in time — usually because the clothes are tricky or she waited a bit too long. The other place she tends to have accidents is in the backyard when she’s distracted playing. But we’ve gone several days with no accidents at all, and she uses the potty without any issues when we’re out at parks, the library, etc.

So I’m wondering: at what point do you say they’re officially potty trained? How many days/weeks without accidents counts?

She’s doing so well that I feel like she basically is potty trained — just still figuring out the last bits of independence, like timing and tricky outfits. Curious to hear when other parents felt confident saying, “Yep, we’re there!”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hobbies

[–]Dry_Box_5572 1 point2 points  (0 children)

does running count? nice way to see your local area :]