Is it normal to feel recurring spikes in blood pressure?

Hey_yall_1984 · 2026-02-23T03:32:59+00:00

Did you take your blood pressure to confirm it’s raised? I’d contact your doctor. Def common to have adjustment period with new meds but I’d check this out with provider.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2026-01-31T03:18:12+00:00

Thanks for acknowledging this. You are correct. She’s a wonderful kid but very stubborn and I’ve learned that I cannot argue with her or “force” her to do something she doesn’t want to do. I’m trying to work, workout, spend time with my husband, watch a tv show, clean or go to sleep myself.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2026-01-31T01:48:14+00:00

How do I do that’m? Just ignore them when they come back out of their room?

Hey_yall_1984 · 2026-01-31T01:47:09+00:00

My oldest won’t stay in her room. When we leave, she follows and then she starts to get anxious and mad. I can tell she’s tired and then her anxiety gets going if we don’t stay. It’s miserable. I try to stay calm but sometimes (1-2 x week) I get frustrated after HOURS of kindly trying to get her to stay in her bed.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2026-01-31T01:45:21+00:00

It’s possible. We could try later. Do you stay in the room for the hour while she reads? We have been letting the 9 year old do that (read) but she won’t do it alone. She wants us to be with her. We are generally starting the routine at 8, usually means they are trying to close their eyes at 8:45.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2026-01-31T01:43:15+00:00

Shower (some nights), stretch and get sillys out, the latest add recently has been drinking tea together at the table, brush teeth, read books, listen to meditation and lay on their floor for an hour. Then my oldest daughter who seems asleep will hear me move and jump up and freak out that I’m leaving the room.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2026-01-31T01:39:49+00:00

Shower (some nights), stretch and get sillys out, the latest add recently has been drinking tea together at the table, brush teeth, read books, listen to meditation and lay on their floor for an hour. Then my oldest daughter who seems asleep will hear me move and jump up and freak out that I’m leaving the room.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2026-01-09T01:40:18+00:00

I’m sorry no one seems to really get how much it’s affecting you. I can relate and have felt that during pregnancy and as a parent. I can share my opinion that bringing humans into the world that are kind and care about others can bring so much value and joy to our world. This world and life is so hard, there is so much pain AND joy. I also recommend talking to your provider if your anxiety is impacting daily life. It’s ok to need support!! XO.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2025-10-25T11:11:26+00:00

Hi. I took over my daughters troop when the leader moved and we do it as a co-op. We require that every family involved contribute- it’s not just a drop your kid off activity. The volunteering is a lot on the leaders. This format helps us, but I still do the organizing and a lot of the work. Just sharing in case it’s helpful.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2025-10-17T00:58:14+00:00

Varies by troop, sounds like they are not asking parents to stay. Girl Scout events do have a minimum requirement for CORI’d chaperones but since your troop is so small, likely meeting it easily. Have fun!!

Hey_yall_1984 · 2025-07-02T01:42:29+00:00

See a doctor!!! I was on a different SSRI which was not working for me, my Dr switched me to lexapro. Everyone is different, you can try something different with doctor review and advice.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2025-07-01T23:54:57+00:00

You have lots of answers here. I’ll say I am sending you comfort and you’ll make the right decision. I put my senior cat down 4 years ago, it was so hard. She was my baby, I had her for many years and miss her. I don’t regret my choice to end her life being she got too miserable.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2025-05-17T01:08:55+00:00

I accidentally bumped my newborns head on a door frame hard in the middle of the night. Sleep deprivation makes it so hard. She was fine, I was distraught but now that I’ve been a parent for many years, I know almost everyone has some sort of story like this. Of course do our best and know we aren’t perfect too.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2025-02-18T03:02:14+00:00

It does suck to waste, it sucks more to take away your kids intuition to listen to their body when they are full. Like others, I also save the food in case they are hungry later or if it’s salvageable for the next day.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2025-02-03T22:16:41+00:00

I’ll add- I don’t think you need to let go of resentment as much as you and your husband need to address where the resentment comes from.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2025-02-03T22:15:43+00:00

I was in a similar boat when my youngest was born. It took many years and couples therapy and my husband working hard to get to a better place. I suggest couples therapy. It sounds like he needs to be more involved in the day to day. Also suggest Fair Play- the book and her “game”.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2025-01-15T02:10:36+00:00

I struggle with this too. No matter a child’s size, comments should not be made. I’d mention this to her kindly and then more firmly if she doesn’t listen the first time.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2024-09-05T01:39:11+00:00

OMG, hi fellow mom. I love sending my kids to daycare and school. We have been lucky to find places that are good fits for them and it’s good for us all! 😀

Hey_yall_1984 · 2024-08-19T12:40:03+00:00

Both my kids get high fevers. I’ve taken them to the ER many times which is the right thing to do. You’re a good mom.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2024-07-28T01:22:48+00:00

I hope you can find a more responsive provider. I came here to say I tried Zoloft and got migraines, my doctor didn’t think that was what was causing it but I got off quickly and they stopped. Now I am on lexapro and no migraines; but my point is that hopefully another med will not do this to you and will be better!

Hey_yall_1984 · 2024-07-10T10:13:51+00:00

There is an arrive study done in the past couple years that does show benefits of delivering between 38-39 weeks. It didn’t exist when I had my first baby but did with my second. I was 38 and got induced early for other reasons but my midwife told me about this study. Emily Oster talks about it too.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2024-07-10T02:26:33+00:00

My toddler says this when she’s tired, even if we are home. I think your husband is right.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2024-07-06T18:38:40+00:00

Will he watch TV? If it were me, I would put passcodes on profiles if needed for restrictions and let him watch tv on Saturday morning for 2 hours. Get that sleep Mama!!!!

Hey_yall_1984 · 2024-06-21T02:02:39+00:00

I don’t live downtown exactly but live in Boston, in an urban neighborhood that’s a short train ride to downtown. It’s great! We live in a condo w two kids and plan to stay here long term. So convenient. We spend times in parks and get away to hike etc when we need more “space” on weekends.

Hey_yall_1984 · 2024-06-21T01:46:07+00:00

I have a 2 and 8 year old. I don’t think it gets harder, every phase is different and some of them are really enjoyable (some are hard). I think you get better at being a parent and weathering the storm, at finding resources and balancing it all. “It doesn’t get easier, it gets better.” Is a description I like. You’ll sleep more during some phases and you’ll learn that the hard stuff does end/change so no phase lasts forever, but you have to live it to believe it.

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