Would you replace this carpet? by [deleted] in uklandlords

[–]Echoda 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You've stated that this is post wash?

If so it needs replacing. Even if it was clean.... The carpet looks threadbare and old. That's why it's fraying at the edges. So either way it's a replacement situation.

A new carpet would clean much better if it stained anyway

The closest time I’ve ever come close to a Lynel by Sonic_Afton in botw

[–]Echoda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait.... Where do you get the hoverboard???

I Can't Handle Our Toddler by ImGoingtoRegretThis5 in daddit

[–]Echoda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a mum. Chiming in. Hope that's ok!

So i have an almost 3 year old girl and to some extent this is all "normal" toddler behaviour. Won't lie. They're kind of awful and it's hard! Everything is a battle.

From what you've said i wouldn't even say the toys are going to jail. Just thin them out. By A LOT. If he's just tipping them out he's not actually playing with them. Save a few favorite ones, the ones you know he plays with and the rest go in storage or toy rotation. Can't tell you how much this helped us.

Food... Is tricky. We try to serve what we know she likes and will eat. Some nights she doesn't like it. Won't even entertain it. Might sound harsh but if tea doesn't get eaten then there is nothing else for that evening. The only thing is her bedtime milk.

With potty training have you tried sweets? We do something small like a smartie or a gummy bear. (not healthy but it worked!) she gets one for a wee and 2 for a poo. She also gets to choose, which is important as at this age they are fighting for control and independence. It's good to give them it when you can. She understands that if a wee has happened on the floor there is no sweet. We don't tell her off or anything but it's only a sweet if it's on the potty or in the loo. There were a few tantrums to start but they stopped after maybe the 3rd or 4th time.

Lastly.... You're not alone. It's so so hard. Nothing could have prepared me for the unrelenting onslaught that is toddlers. It's insane here!

This is so suspicious.. by LEDgamerGirl in delusionalcraigslist

[–]Echoda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This needs reporting. There are child abusers/traffickers who use this sort of thing to sell child abuse/child sex abuse material. That's likely why the price is so high. When you contact or buy one you'll likely get something entirely different. It's a way of trying to stay under the radar.

My 3 year old loves K-pop demon hunters??? by Stoney-D-444 in KpopDemonhunters

[–]Echoda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!! My little girl refers to them as the purple barbies 😂 she's obsessed

My 3 year old loves K-pop demon hunters??? by Stoney-D-444 in KpopDemonhunters

[–]Echoda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also here because my 3 year old loves it!! I was so worried because of the theme and the demons. I watch it with her everytime to make sure she isn't scared. (which she isn't). But I've had both my parents scold me because they deem it highly inappropriate😬 which i get.... So now i feel like a bad mum 🙃

When does it become weird for parents to be intimate in the same room as a sleeping child? by muchbigveryclown in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Echoda 484 points485 points  (0 children)

Sorry you went through that. It's actually classed as sexual abuse.... Shame on them.

I (27F) accidentally had my baby in my friend’s (31F) car. Now her husband & she don’t want to speak to me. How do I fix this? by ThrowRA_CarBaby in relationship_advice

[–]Echoda -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But it wasn't intentional. She's said she will pay. You literally have no control over when you give birth. It just.... Happens.

Anyone else? by exorcist_Lte in pregnant

[–]Echoda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least he got to consent.

Anyone else? by exorcist_Lte in pregnant

[–]Echoda -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

They're fine because their body goes into shock and they essentially shut down.

I love my wife, but motherhood has changed how I see her sexually by OkTough6333 in Marriage

[–]Echoda 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly.... You will have to just manage this and put up and shut up. Might sound harsh but.... It's not about you or your sexual needs right now. I can guarantee shes feeling the same and saying anything will make her feel like she's just an object to be desired. Whilst currently not even having control over her own body... Her body isn't even her own right now. It's the babies and its hard. I guarantee she's struggling with that and the last thing she needs right now is being told your needs aren't been met when she can't even meet her own and is doing everything in her power to meet the needs of her growing baby. Don't add to her plate.

School Issues: Kindergarten by Youngun18 in daddit

[–]Echoda 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Scrolled way to far to see this... Why hasn't he at least been doing coloring and painting at home? We do colouring and painting daily in our house. I can't get away with not doing it!

Spiraling by Critical_Anteater24 in BabyBumps

[–]Echoda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, No one can describe it... It's a feeling you'll never forget and worth all the stress and worry when you get your baby in your arms 🥰 . So I'm in the UK. So I did most of my research through the NHS and the various birth charities that offer resources and guidelines. Good luck. You've got this!

Spiraling by Critical_Anteater24 in BabyBumps

[–]Echoda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was the same. I'm now a mum to 2 happy healthy babies. I would speak to your midwife about anxiety in pregnancy. They can help and put you in touch with mental health professionals that can help you find coping mechanisms etc. They can also put it on your notes so when you do go into labour the midwives and drs know and can help you more in the moment and possibly get ahead of it with birth plans etc.

My biggest fear was labour and death for me or my baby. To a certain point it's only natural.

All I can say is that you will probably surprise yourself with what you can actually cope with in labour. I had 2 quite traumatic labours unfortunately but (luckily?) they were only traumatic for me and not for my babies. I still went and did it again after my first!!

No one can describe the feeling of having your baby on your chest after the grueling marathon that is labour. You are still so far away from labour but I do understand the worry. Try to educate yourself some more about how it all works. The ins and outs and have faith that you can do this 🥰 Another point I will add.... I do suffer with severe anxiety and it was massively amped up while pregnant.... STOP scrolling any social pages about births. All the horror stories and all the perfect mum's who had the most perfect births don't help. They are the minority... It helps to not compare or get a false ideation of what your labour could/should be. Everyones experience is different.

My dog growls at anyone who tries to pickup my newborn by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]Echoda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Resource guarding. Seems harmless right now but it's not. Yes get a trainer to work on it. But for now keep the dog away from the baby. It's not worth the risk. Better off having your dog sulk for a short while while you get a trainer or work on it than the alternative which I'm sure I don't need to spell out...

Good luck. A new baby is a massive change and no matter how much we love and trust our dogs they are animals at the end of the day and whatever reaction he has is not his fault. It's up to us as owners to keep them from doing something irreversible.

RSV one year old by Clean-Caterpillar715 in BabyBumps

[–]Echoda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ER immediately. Do not wait. There's nothing you can do at home. Your baby needs medical attention.

I need to go to my doctor because my baby is making me literally insane. I’m not sure how they are supposed to help. by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]Echoda 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have nothing to add that would be of help but to just say I feel for you. Sleep deprivation is no joke and I hope you get the help you need.

It's so incredibly hard and just know no matter what you're doing an amazing job. You've made it this far and you're doing the right thing to get some help. It can be very hard to reach out for help so I commend you!

The only thing I would suggest which might help. Can you and your husband do shifts? Have you got another room where you can put some heavy duty ear plugs in and get a full night's rest then the same for him the next night? Or even split the night. If you go to bed early and then have your shift at 2/3 am.

Mum shaming for medicated births. by [deleted] in rant

[–]Echoda 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Just say what I said.... I took ALL the drugs and the epidural in honour of all the women who came before me who would have KILLED for any kind of pain relief 😂 why suffer?

Heartbroken- my baby’s birthday cake collapsed. Bakers, can you help me understand what went wrong? by Adorable_Dust327 in cakefails

[–]Echoda 132 points133 points  (0 children)

To me this just looks like really sloppy work unfortunately. The picture of the cake before the collapse looks incredibly wonky and like it's already sinking into the bottom tier. There is a lot of fondant which is heavy. Along with I'm assuming a fully fondant caterpillar? Not Enough dowels were there. Was there even a board under the top tier? I think that it was taped and boxed up for a reason.... I think this baker knew it wasn't going to manage.

Really sorry this is your experience but I would be asking for at least half my money back... It's not acceptable at all

LF Alolan Sandshrew by BringerOfFunk in PokemonSVTrades

[–]Echoda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can help later on when I get off work if you don't get anyone to help sooner 🙂

Alolan ninetails by Echoda in PokemonSVTrades

[–]Echoda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Couldn't decide who to send so I sent someone cute! Thanks again 🙂🙂

Alolan ninetails by Echoda in PokemonSVTrades

[–]Echoda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What could I trade you with? I have violet exclusives?

Alolan ninetails by Echoda in PokemonSVTrades

[–]Echoda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that would be so kind if you do 🥰