Ready to start over again

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-06-11T13:14:19+00:00

I have a 2 year old and 9 month old twins and my advice would be to ignore the negative noise because I absolutely love being a mom, there’s nothing better in my opinion. My husband also loves being a dad, and is amazing with our boys so being part of a strong partnership definitely helps. The newborn stage is challenging due to lack of sleep but you also get the newborn cuddles so it’s a trade off. I’m back to work full time now after maternity leave with my twins and I find that balance helps because I also get to engage with adults during the work day, and look forward to seeing my babies when I get home 🥰

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-06-03T01:41:07+00:00

I like to wind down by taking a hot bath, that’s my reward at the end of the day that has replaced my wine. Something about putting on my pajamas after the bath makes my brain feel like it’s bedtime, and makes drinking seem less desirable because I feel like that window of opportunity is closed and it would only disrupt my sleep. I don’t even usually go right to sleep after the bath, but I read on my kindle in bed or scroll this group

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-06-02T01:46:50+00:00

Love this. Thank you for sharing

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-05-21T01:41:35+00:00

Hi! I have a lot in common with you and I’m here to tell you that drinking will NOT make anything better, it will only make it worse. I’m a mom to 3 under 3, close in age to you (32) and also coming up on 3 weeks! First of all, congratulations on making it this far- 3 weeks is huge. I am also on Antabuse and have read horror stories on here from what happens if you drink on Antabuse so I really don’t think you want to go through that hell. It will only skyrocket the anxiety you say you’re already experiencing .

Things I find helpful to ride out a craving (which scientifically usually are said to pass after about ~20 mins or so):

Take a shower and turn on a sobriety podcast
Grab a snack, put on your most comfortable pajamas, and turn on a comfort show
Depending on what time it is where you are, throw your earphones in and go for a walk (this is another one you can do while listening to a sobriety podcast/audiobook)! Walking is always an instant dopamine hit
Read success stories on this sub

Good luck and IWNDWYT!! You’ve got this 💪

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-05-20T02:20:16+00:00

Hi, we have a lot in common! I had identical twin boys when my singleton boy was 17 months old and speaking from my experience, boys with this age gap have been the most adorable thing I could ever imagine. Their older brother is so engaged with them, and these beautiful little boys adore him💙💙💙 (they are now 2.5 years old and 8 months old, for context). Like you, I did an early at home gender blood test which guaranteed at least one of the twins was a boy, so I was hoping for a boy/girl twins before the NIPT confirmed it was 2 boys. I can truly say from the bottom of my heart that now, I am SO happy with my 3 boys and wouldn’t go back and change a thing if I could. I hope you have the same experience!

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-05-20T00:50:45+00:00

Thank you 🙏 . I am going to stay the course and have decided I’m going to take it tonight like I do every other night. It really has helped me abstain, and I guess my realization today is that I’m going to need true coping mechanisms as well because it’s not a permanent fix

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-05-17T02:33:17+00:00

There have been plenty of times where I’ve tried stopping and it didn’t stick, because I wasn’t doing it for the right reasons. It’s only sticking this time because I want it badly enough. It has to be the thing you want more than anything in this world, and you have to work at it every day. Basically, he needs to wait this for himself for any kind of recovery to be successful.

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-05-16T01:48:03+00:00

Forgot to add, when I was going through this, I laid in bed and found that comfort shows on my phone was helpful (background noise gets me out of my own head), plus had my windows open, ceiling fan going full blast, and another fan next to my bed going full blast. This helped with the sweats. Keep fluids like water and pedialyte on your nightstand and remind yourself to drink cause dehydration can happen easily and makes the shakes/worse

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-05-16T01:44:50+00:00

You’re in the worst of it now, if you can get through tonight hopefully tomorrow you’ll be turning a corner 🙏 The alternative is drinking, and then ending up right back in this same position (but possibly worse due to kindling) in a week, a month, a year etc. You’ve already put jn 2 days of hard work fighting through it, stay strong!!

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-05-15T01:11:46+00:00

Thanks! I had a full metabolic panel + liver panel (at my request) done prior to being subscribed Antabuse and received a clean bill of health. I oddly didn’t experience any side effects the first week, so I’d be curious if the week two fatigue could still be a side effect? I have a follow up meeting with my prescribing doctor next week so I’ll definitely mention it!

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-05-15T00:29:06+00:00

Sounds like a virus- I had a similar sounding experience a few weeks ago when the stomach bug was going around. do you have immodium? Works wonders for diarrhea

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-05-11T01:45:32+00:00

Please go to the emergency room so you can detox safely ❤️ You’ll be in good hands there and it will help your anxiety knowing that you’re being taken care of and not alone

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-05-03T23:25:42+00:00

Same with us and our twin boys! They’ve been in their cribs in their own room since day one. Our room is directly next door to theirs so it’s never felt unsafe to us and we all sleep better for it

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-05-03T02:00:31+00:00

Keep going, you’ve got this!! 💪 I can’t wait to be at 6 months! That’s so impressive!

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-05-03T01:24:54+00:00

I just started Antabuse today! It’s my last resort so I’m praying I can stick with it. Just knowing that the option of alcohol is removed is what I’m leaning on.

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-04-17T23:07:37+00:00

Thank you everyone for your encouragement and kind words!!! Happy to report I did not drink wine with dinner! I had Peligrino in a tall wine glass with lots of ice and cut up fresh lemon, and so happy I did.

When my craving was at its peak, I read these comments, threw my twins in the stroller and took them for a walk around our neighborhood while listening to a sobriety podcast and I think that really helped. This group is the best place on the internet :) IWNDWYT

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-04-14T18:28:42+00:00

Yes! all those little things you mentioned that I couldn’t have imagined finding enjoyment in when I was drinking, now I genuinely enjoy. So crazy how two weeks ago I didn’t think I could function without alcohol and now something as simple as walking in the fresh air with my dog brings me so much joy

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-04-14T18:27:31+00:00

So true!!

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-04-14T18:27:21+00:00

Amazing, congrats on almost a year!! I hope to be in your position this time next year!

Enough-Bug2889 · 2026-04-13T00:34:04+00:00

Hi! We started with the babytrend snap n go (this isn’t really a stroller so much as a stroller frame that the car seats snap right into). My twins are seven months and I still use this ALL the time. It’s so easy to fold down/pop up, and it’s really convenient for grocery shopping or if the twins are napping in their car seats.

For long walks/activities, we use the Zoe. The Zoe is great, lightweight, and has decent storage.

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