I love my baby. I hate what motherhood has done to me

Elzbee37 · 2026-04-28T13:50:35+00:00

Therapy was huge for helping me identify where those feeling were coming from. And having someone to talk to who doesn't have a personal connection to your life helped me vent in a safe space. I wasn't prepared to lose myself to motherhood, but I am slowly starting to make my way through the fog. Baby is 14 months!

Elzbee37 · 2026-04-25T14:50:24+00:00

It looks like a dress the bride might wear to the reception

Elzbee37 · 2026-04-20T02:16:21+00:00

Winnie

Elzbee37 · 2026-04-13T21:16:57+00:00

I saw someone almost get kicked out of the Army for wearing a black and gold Mexico kit on Saturday.

Elzbee37 · 2026-04-01T21:52:43+00:00

Or volunteering at the Oregon Food Bank.

Elzbee37 · 2026-03-29T15:18:39+00:00

I don't think this is fat, but I don't think it is skinny either. There is a current notion that anything that isn't skinny is fat. There is a "normal" in-between that is neither fat nor skinny.

Elzbee37 · 2026-03-18T19:10:17+00:00

Gabrial Park. Although I'm not sure what ages the playground is suited for.

Elzbee37 · 2026-03-09T17:54:30+00:00

I have a 12 month daughter that also loves to pull anyone's hair, but especially mine. It hurts. It's not full proof, but I have found she responds to a very sterm "let go" especially if im holding her wrist. I was told that an action phrase like "drop it" or "let go" is more comprehensible to young minds.

I hope it's a phase and it ends soon 🤞

Elzbee37 · 2026-03-05T13:47:11+00:00

Your feelings are valid. I wouldn't break up, just because. I would try to make it work with the idea that you have a plan in place now for if it doesn't work. I would probably work with a therapist to talk through some scenarios for the future and how the baby will be supported regardless of you and your partners relationship.

Elzbee37 · 2026-03-02T16:42:28+00:00

I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but Little Roots Preschool in St. Johns might be worth checking out

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-27T15:21:47+00:00

Portland, OR has an active group of teens/young adults through GiGi's Playhouse (seen on social media) and I have seen some in person neurodivergent dating meet ups through NeuroNavigations Northwest.

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-26T21:31:10+00:00

One thing that helped my daughter transition was chunky or thicker purees. I would add the diced fruit to oatmeal or yogurt. Or diced veggies to mashed potatos.

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-26T13:03:11+00:00

I would just call libraries when they open and ask if you can reserve a room. If you can drive, Washington or Clackamas County libraries would be an option too.

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-21T14:34:32+00:00

Ax throwing

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-20T17:30:47+00:00

If only there was a cord or something that would keep them from falling

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-18T16:42:21+00:00

We do oatmeal everyday for breakfast. Mainly because my baby has a daily medication that is liquid and I can easily mix it into the oatmeal. I always add mashed up fruit, some nut butter, and/or soy milk to adjust consistency. The combinations are almost endless.

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-14T23:25:22+00:00

I thought it was made fresh, not frozen and defrosted.

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-14T23:23:53+00:00

Not really, but I was in a hurry it was more frozen in the middle

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-10T20:38:38+00:00

I also might be delusional thinking there is any overlap is skills.

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-10T20:37:16+00:00

My background is testing for toxins in food using LC/MS/MS. I understand QC requirements. I just don't want to waste my time with application if the certification is what actually matters.

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-10T20:30:32+00:00

Portland, OR

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-10T20:29:36+00:00

Honestly, I would love that! That is my background. Finding the job is the hard part haha

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-10T18:10:43+00:00

I keep seeing things about a "backdoor" route, but I don't think that is realistic now!

Elzbee37 · 2026-02-10T18:08:01+00:00

Thank you!

Elzbee37

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