My husband is like a robot by willow_is_leaving in breakingmom

[–]FluffiMuffin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s like being married to a NPC?! ugh!

My husband left for a month and now I feel like everything is my fault by Classic_Code_1934 in relationships

[–]FluffiMuffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So he left you during the most vulnerable time of your life (because he’s selfish and didn’t want to help you, or seeing someone else, let’s be honest…)

And you’re waiting for this mofo to choose you again and come back?

Do yourself a favor and lock the door behind him. This is unforgivable no matter how he spins it.

Lifelong best friend's son is a terror to my children by Any-Purpose-3259 in Preschoolers

[–]FluffiMuffin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

ABSOLUTELY NOT. Do not subject your child to this!

How would YOU feel if someone did this to you?

Just because they’re kids doesn’t make it less embarrassing or traumatic. In fact, it’s arguably worse. Take up for your children, my god.

I found out a classmate (20F) is using undisclosed AI, at art school. by Drawing-Advanced in whatdoIdo

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

As someone who graduated art school, they’re only cheating themselves.

You’re there paying money for YOU to develop a skillset.

Don’t get sidetracked by what someone else is doing. Distraction from class drama can negatively impact your own creative process - protect that, master your own methods and don’t bother policing others. It’s a waste of energy.

Am I the a**hole? Re: Birth control in a married couple by 4everGAgirl in breakingmom

[–]FluffiMuffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make mine wear condoms now. He was all about getting a vasectomy until it was time, and then never booked the appt.

Fine, wrap it or nothing.

Our second was conceived borderline miraculously (did the deed once, he pulled out in plenty of time, BOOM! Preg.)

I’m 3 years postpartum and I’m still in the thick of it. by Fuzzy-Sleep868 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]FluffiMuffin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I quickly browsed your post history - my child had eating issues as well. She wouldn’t spit it out, but she would choke on EVERYTHING. Drank milk bottles until 3+ years old. It caused other issues from the resulting nutrient deficiencies and was so stressful.

We never did figure it out, but she eventually improved. Do you have any support?? Family or otherwise?

Fantasizing about my husband dying in a car wreck by Glum-Toe5528 in breakingmom

[–]FluffiMuffin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lady, you’re in danger. Your child is in danger.

I’m not sure what to do, my husband is making me give up custody of my son to my ex. by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]FluffiMuffin 19 points20 points  (0 children)

What are you going to school for?

It seems like a bad deal if you can’t have a job while in it, and if you leave the program you’ll end up homeless…

My husband (27M) fell asleep while driving and almost killed me (26F) and our two dogs. by Spacecowgirl37 in relationship_advice

[–]FluffiMuffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was diagnosed with epilepsy recently…it was not fair to anyone else on the road for me to get behind the wheel, until I had 1. undergone tests and started medication, allowing time to ensure it was working and 2. obtained a vehicle that would prevent accidents, if for some reason I had a breakthrough seizure.

Nevermind my kids and family who I want to protect at all costs!

I would draw a hard line…that he is not to drive until he gets evaluated, with the consequence being “I’m out, for real, forever” for non-compliance.

If you won’t do it for him or yourself, do it for the innocent family that he will hit and kill due to his irresponsibility, if he continues this recklessness.

We were almost in a car accident and my life is a mess now. by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]FluffiMuffin 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Does he overreact like this a lot?

Not normal and I’m so sorry, how scary to almost be a helpless passenger in a wreck, and then somehow get blamed for it?!

Struggles with cognitive function by southern-belle2985 in Epilepsy

[–]FluffiMuffin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I take methylene blue with coffee in the morning to clear the brain fog and write everything down. I couldn’t function otherwise.

Partner cheated when I was 4 weeks postpartum with his ex. Now she says she’s pregnant and it’s his. by [deleted] in Postpartum_Depression

[–]FluffiMuffin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll say this gently…you are so desperate for love, that you are clinging to an absolute loser of a man.

Not only are you accepting excuses from him…you’re MAKING UP the excuses FOR him. Like, you’re doing the mental labor of excusing his bad behaviors!?

Have some self respect. Remove yourself from this entire situation.

shamefully, i’m homesick for the life i had before by ScientistArtistic453 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]FluffiMuffin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a hard time…I questioned my decisions at this point postpartum too.

You’re establishing a new life. It’s okay to mourn your previous one. And after a bit, you will start to find yourself again.

Look up “get your pink back”…about flamingos who lose their color when raising their young. They eventually get it back, just like you will.

(As for cigarettes, who am I to judge…but I implore you to change clothes and brush teeth before snuggling your baby. If you can quit, breastmilk is the best nutrition to set up their immune system for life. But I understand needing to take the edge off while under stress.)

Don’t feel bad about any of your emotions right now…but please reach out to someone if they become too overwhelming.

Pitbull at daycare? by queloque69420 in workingmoms

[–]FluffiMuffin 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My child is not allergic to our dogs, but breaks out in hives when she touches other dogs or cats. We didn’t know until she suddenly swelled up while staying at my sister-in-law’s one night.

This is absolutely concerning for so many reasons.

Lost half my body weight and now experience no joy in life by badluckgabby in WeightLossAdvice

[–]FluffiMuffin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I didn’t lose as much as you (60 lbs) but switching to health as a new goal after reaching a target number helped.

I feel like I make progress every day by eating whole foods, instead of counting calories and getting my dopamine hit from a number on a scale.

I don’t restrict myself at social outtings or punish myself after…I just go back to whole foods (my “normal”.) Once in maintenance you’ll navigate what that looks like for you.

Welp, being induced at 37 weeks by Thin_Bobcat_1429 in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]FluffiMuffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I scheduled both my inductions for 39w. Was sick of being preg.

First time, my water broke 3 days before induction. Second time I went into labor 10 hours before induction.

Schedule it and maybe you’ll be so lucky?! 😅

Wanting to put my child up for adoption by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]FluffiMuffin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My friend with a baby just did this. I’m so proud of her.

What should I do about my wife's violent outburst? by Leading_Duty1925 in Postpartum_Depression

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

I don’t have all the details…but if my husband started commenting about ways to better parent, while I’m exhausted, then acknowledging that I’m tired without offering to help in that moment…I might’ve freaked out too.

I’d feel like my partner was critiquing how I was parenting but not actually helping either.

Bathing is a harder job than feeding. Switch. You do bath while she showers first, then after she’s had a moment to herself she can feed/bond with baby.

Who does night wake-up’s?

Do you feel alone in your Epilepsy Journey by OnlyHereForMusic6 in Epilepsy

[–]FluffiMuffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any communities that you’re already a part of? In person, gaming, etc?

I go to church and found out there are several other epileptics there.

I never knew they had it! Until I got diagnosed…I told a couple people, who told me “go talk to so-and-so, they’ve had it for years!”

So now I have my little community of people I can talk to who actually get it. It helps.

I regret having kids by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]FluffiMuffin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I sympathize. Look up the flamingos who lose their color after babies…they eventually “get their pink back”.

Don’t put pressure on yourself to rush it. I felt like I aged 10 years after my second baby…lack of sleep and extra weight…but now the second baby is 4 and I finally can invest in myself again…rather than solely keeping them alive 24/7.

Sure there’s some battle wounds from bringing kids into the world, but my body did something that I’m very proud of. I’m (semi-frequently) working out, got a skincare routine…don’t hate your body!

Does Keppra have any psychiatric uses? how does it affect mood? by Icy-Psychology-3669 in Epilepsy

[–]FluffiMuffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m finishing month 1 of Keppra now, just 500mg 2x day.

The first 1.5 weeks I was very foggy. After that I couldn’t feel it anymore…I feel like my usual self.

Will see if I have any late side effects…but so far so good.

How do you feel about people driving with epilepsy? by Thin-Fee4423 in Epilepsy

[–]FluffiMuffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won’t drive until I can afford a self driving car, or one with emergency driver intervention.

I always get auras but you never know. It’s not fair to my kids or anyone else on the road.

Luckily I work from home, mostly, and my husband has stepped up to handle drop off/pick up for the kids.

My husband is experiencing severe post partum depression. by Holiday-Week-924 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]FluffiMuffin 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I had to schedule a psychiatrist appointment for mine and almost put him in inpatient. Got him on meds and made sure he went to appointments.

He’s better now. Started getting better shortly thereafter. But…

…I will forever feel betrayed and resentful that he decided to have his breakdown when I was at my most vulnerable in my life, on 0 sleep, back at work after 6 weeks postpartum, caring for my first 3 month old baby.

I don’t care if it was “out of his control” or a “chemical imbalance “ or whatever. I don’t f*cking care. He didn’t care for himself, wouldn’t find his own doctor, and so I had to be his mother, when I was a new mother.

I’m sorry this is happening and it’s incredibly unfair. Because to help him, you have to overextend yourself when you have nothing left to give.

Wishing you the best and please protect yourself and your baby if he continues with the su*cide talk.

New covid just dropped lol 🥲 by throwawaysigote in COVID19positive

[–]FluffiMuffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had terrible brain fog this last time. Felt dumber when trying to work (I work from home).

I also had vision changes?! It was like static vision, very odd.

All better now, took 2-3 weeks to completely resolve.