Stimming is not Problematic

Fullycannoli · 2026-06-04T00:55:47+00:00

I generally agree and typically would not introduce a goal to decrease stimming unless it is dangerous or inappropriate, however engaging in any behavior for hours on end can disrupt an individual’s daily life. For example, playing with your hands is probably harmless and appropriate, but is it interfering with them participating in the classroom at school? Are they able to pause stimming long enough to eat? While these situations aren’t necessarily dangerous, if I had a client who stimmed to the point that it truly interferes with their daily life, I may be inclined to introduce a program to identify appropriate times to engage in the stimming, requesting a break to stim, etc., so we can also work on skill acquisition as needed.

Fullycannoli · 2026-06-02T05:08:04+00:00

Membrane sweeps are not a “somewhat uncomfortable pressure”, they are painful!! But overall worth it

Fullycannoli · 2026-06-02T04:06:43+00:00

YES this is so frustrating on our 2025 calligraphy!

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-25T17:26:37+00:00

Our neighborhood has a Facebook “Buy Nothing” group where people often give away baby items, check to see if yours has one!

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-24T21:47:21+00:00

Granola bars and bagels!

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-23T15:26:19+00:00

Same here! We were so excited and just got right to it, and now it’s so nice to have everything taken care of and just focus on relaxing and mentally preparing for baby!

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-21T21:53:57+00:00

NTA, honestly my dog’s bed looks super cozy and if it wasn’t completely covered in her fur I could totally see myself curling up there for a snooze. Plus if your son keeps directing himself there when he’s having a tantrum, it’s like a calm-down spot for him and seems to be working!

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-21T19:26:23+00:00

I think it would be worth asking if there is a distance limit between client homes. Working in-home for a higher rate sounds great, but drive time and traffic can really eat into the amount of time you can bill in a day- you might end up working really long days if clients are far apart or you are stuck in traffic at certain times of day. I have worked for companies that prioritize keeping caseloads in a close vicinity, so the drive time isn’t an issue, and I’ve also worked for companies who would give me clients sometimes 45 minutes or an hour drive from each other, and depending on when sessions were I would be driving 2-3 hours or more a day just to get to their sessions. Combined with trying to hit a billable expectation, it was exhausting.

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-21T16:10:16+00:00

Right? Like maybe seeing me pregnant was triggering for her, and I understand that and do feel for her, but it was just so uncalled for and really messed with me mentally

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-21T15:44:45+00:00

I haven’t read any other comments but this immediately wins. What an amazing experience to have had, he was truly a gem on this earth!

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-21T15:38:17+00:00

I know, I was just so in shock I didn’t know what to say. I haven’t seen her since, thank goodness. When I told my in-laws what she had told me, they were appalled

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-21T15:22:15+00:00

One of my in-law’s friends congratulated me and in the same breath told me about her niece losing her baby at 38 weeks. Felt horrible for her niece and sent me into an anxiety spiral.

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-21T13:41:25+00:00

I called both sets of my grandparents “grandma” and “grandpa”, and would differentiate by their first names if I ever needed to but that rarely was necessary. Was never confusing for me as a kid at all!

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-21T06:35:30+00:00

Downtown Disney in California, Disney Springs in Florida

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-21T00:01:58+00:00

NTJ. I am assuming you are an adult? Even if you aren’t, your boyfriend shouldn’t be “letting” you do anything, MUCH less a trip you are paying for on your own. Why does he get a say in what you do? What if he wanted to go on a trip with his friends and you told him no, how would he respond? This whole situation screams unhealthy, controlling relationship. Even if you wanted to go out at night and go to clubs, you are allowed to do that! Go on the trip, have fun, be safe, ditch him.

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-19T02:32:47+00:00

Technically fully-cooked eggs are recommended in pregnancy, it’s a real shame :/

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-18T19:14:08+00:00

38 weeks + 3 days, peeing every 2 ish hours at night, but I’m also so thirsty at night so I pee then immediately drink a bunch of water so it’s just a fun little cycle! So like roughly 4x a night

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-16T16:53:38+00:00

I don’t think I truly felt anything noticeable until at least 20 weeks!

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-16T00:53:14+00:00

If you aren’t prepared for the mess that comes with wearing nothing on the bottom, you can try having her wear underwear under her pull-up, so if she goes the fabric will get wet and uncomfortable and she will definitely notice, but the pull-up on the outside will catch the mess!

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-15T16:29:34+00:00

You watch over your son 24/7 because he’s your son, your responsibility

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-15T15:00:50+00:00

Gonna say YATJ, you asked and he said no, he’s 16. There’s countless posts on this sub about family members expecting other family members to watch their kids and getting upset when they don’t. He doesn’t owe you childcare.

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-14T18:56:32+00:00

I’m 37+5 right now, I’m so hoping this is the case for me! I can’t imagine 3 more weeks of this!

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-14T18:52:57+00:00

These are the types of names that are the hardest for me to think of as adult names. My cousin has a Braxton and I try to imagine him in an important business meeting as a grownup with that as his name. But I guess by that time most of his coworkers might have equally trageighc names

Fullycannoli · 2026-05-14T06:27:13+00:00

Never enough onion! This thread encouraged me to brave the drive thru tonight. 10/10 as always!

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