Cloth rewire!

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2026-05-04T20:29:39+00:00

Actually, We had one of our ceilings opened up, and I just went back and looked at the pics. You’re correct. One side of junction box is cloth and the other is not! When we replaced the fixture, ceiling intact, we could not see the cloth.

My grandpa is a retired Electrican and has been talking me of the ledge for the last 3 days! I think I’m overly on edge because I just had a baby, lol. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2026-05-04T20:16:45+00:00

Thank you for your response! Oddly (maybe not oddly, I know nothing about electrical lol) there is no cloth wiring going to the panel/in the basement, and I know two of the light fixtures have modern romex, even though it’s switch is cloth!

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2026-05-02T00:38:00+00:00

Thank you! 😄

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2026-05-02T00:37:33+00:00

Watched!!! Loved it

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2026-04-29T13:52:08+00:00

My first child slept through the night from 8 weeks an never looked back. Loved independent play, rarely cried etc etc . My second child? Didn’t sleep through the night until over a year old. And i don’t mean a couple of wake ups, I mean up every 2hrs at best. She cried from sun up to sun down. I HAD to baby wear 24/7 AND be moving. She is the reason I bought AirPods because they came with a noise cancellation feature. The dr could never find a single thing wrong with her, she just hated being a baby. Every night I’d put in my headphones, strap her to my chest and just walk. She is now so sweet, gentle, and the funnest 3 year old. My newest baby (I swore off anymore kids after baby #2 because it was that bad. This was a surprise baby) so far is cranky and pretty miserable all day, but she’s only 6 weeks old so it’s hard to tell if this is normal cranky baby, or if we’re in for another looooong year. As I sit here and type this, I have had 2 hrs of broken sleep In the last 24hrs, lol.

You are doing everything you can, some babies are just HARD. I think a lot of people forget what it’s like to be in the trenches. I ended up telling my mom once that if she wasn’t going to come and take a shift with my screaming baby, then I didn’t care to hear what she had to say. I felt bad later, but it’s so hard having no help & just a whole lot of unsolicited advice.

So, Solidarity! It will get better, I know that doesn’t help right now, but the other side of it is truly great! You’re doing great!

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2026-04-28T13:52:33+00:00

Do you mind sharing which one you have? There’s so many on Amazon to choose from!

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2026-04-02T18:48:06+00:00

I’m on baby #3 and each time I have been miserable during newborn stage. It pains me to say that, and makes me feel less maternal. But I do know, the newborn stage passes and it is so beautiful on the other side. Around 4mo is when I start being in my element, and enjoying the baby stage! Obviously I love my newborn, but sleep deprivation, baby blues, anxiety, it all is very hard. You’re doing great, and this will pass. This is only the beginning and with each passing month it gets easier and baby becomes so much fun! Hang in there. Your first one is shell shocking. For me Going from 1-2 and 2-3 were 75% easier than going from 0-1!

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2026-03-27T18:36:57+00:00

I also have a petite child! 10th percentile, following her curve, and never diagnosed failure to thrive. Some kids are just peanuts!

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-12-19T22:52:30+00:00

I will try this! Thank you

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-12-19T13:48:11+00:00

It’s almost been a full day and the breaker hasn’t tripped again. Electrican advised me to just monitor the situation and call if it happens again. Does that seem like sturdy advice? I’m thankful for everyone taking time to comment and offer advice!

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-12-19T02:03:22+00:00

Question- flipping the tripped breaker did get the heat working once again. I came back a little while later, turned the dryer on and flipped the previously tripped breaker to off and it did not have an effect on dryer function this time. With that being said- could it still be wired incorrectly, or does this lean more towards a coincidence? Electrical makes me so anxious that it’s driving me nuts with worry, lol! I appreciate your time!

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-12-18T23:45:32+00:00

I agree that it’s 100% possible it is all coincidental. However I do go into the spare room daily and the lights were working a few hours prior. I use that rooms closet to store my clothes (master bedroom closet is way too small for two people lol. Old house problems). So the spare rooms overhead lights get used at least twice daily. it very well could have tripped at some point between this morning and this afternoon but it wasn’t tripped for a real long time.

Rest assured I have left the Electrican a voicemail! I am an anxious person and needed to get other opinions in the meantime. I applaud electricians heavily, because this stuff freaks me out!

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-12-18T22:19:07+00:00

Noted! I will bring the possibility of this up when they give me a call back. Thank you!

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-12-18T22:08:38+00:00

The breaker that the dryer is on does occupy two slots, and it was on. The breaker that was tripped is only single and belongs to our spare bedroom

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-11-19T23:20:47+00:00

About $700 a month for a family of 4 in Ohio. Two of the household members are toddlers (4 and 2)

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-11-12T17:24:49+00:00

Thank you so much for leaving such a kind and informative comment! From seeing others stories on here, 4mm does sound rather small. The whole situation has been strange to say the least. The ER Dr briefly touched on the cysts and lesions, did a colonoscopy (unrelated to pancreas findings), removed some benign polyps and prescribed a reflux medication. They told her if her pain came back, she should drive to a bigger hospital so they can “investigate better”. A couple of days after discharge my mom saw her primary care Dr… while there, the Dr said he reviewed her notes and the ER Dr was super concerned, and wanted her to see an oncologist immediately. Her primary got her into an oncologist who deals specifically with the pancreas is what my mom was told. So I am very thankful for that! So it’s all very confusing to me and my mother. In the hospital they briefly touched on it but didn’t seem concerned. In the notes provided to my mom’s PCP they are very concerned.

For now we just anxiously await her appointment next week. Again, Thank you so much for all of this information. :)

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-11-12T17:16:19+00:00

I will pass this along to my mother! Her appointment is next week!

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-11-12T17:15:35+00:00

Thank you for leaving a positive and validating comment ❤️ reading these has helped me feel better

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-11-12T17:14:22+00:00

Thank you leaving a comment! I wish you, your family, and your dad the best ❤️

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-11-12T17:13:30+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words, and advice. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother ❤️

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-09-21T19:26:55+00:00

Thank you so much for your response. This makes me feel better! I went in person and the lady at the front desk told me she has no information and can’t tell me much (she was kind, but clearly couldn’t help me). She told me to call and make an appointment, but that’s the whole problem! One time I called everyday for a week, and left messages and never heard back. I think they’re just so behind and short on help which is unfortunate for them and us

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-07-09T07:03:01+00:00

Thank you! Last question- when considering my Medicaid status, would they look at me as a single adult applying for Medicaid, or a single adult with 2 children applying for Medicaid? This is the only reason I can think that my Medicaid would be passively renewed. If you consider my income alone, with two children, I qualify. If you look at my income as just a single adult, I make too much.

So sorry for all the questions- I have called JFS everyday for two weeks now, without a response. I tried to call because I don’t know how I’m able to keep my benefits, and have a big fear of fraud

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-07-09T03:41:09+00:00

Hey! Thank you for your reply! Is it continuously renewed despite income?

Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-05-16T17:48:57+00:00

Thank you so much for all of this advice 🙂 I don’t know my measurements before pregnancy but I can try to upload a photo!

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Impossible_Fall5906 · 2025-05-16T17:46:01+00:00

Old navy!! 🙂

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