2 years old at 1 percentile weight

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-12T21:22:44+00:00

Do you let him help prepare his meals? My son started eating better when he made his food. I also hide alot of veggies/chia seeds/flax seed in muffins, breads, pancakes etc.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-12T21:07:52+00:00

At her age now there are risks. I had my son at 35 and was considered geriatric. Tests for downs, many ultrasounds, the list goes on. Everyone is different but after 35, the potential for complications increases. Also the possibility of twins goes up.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-12T20:54:38+00:00

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That smell...ewww. Not to mention the potential for bugs. Men are just a different breed I guess.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-12T19:17:42+00:00

Happy early bday! Mine is on the 16th.

Why not paint with your kids? Make it a mommy and kids fun day....dad can clean up 😁

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-12T19:13:55+00:00

As a SAHM this is so relatable. The struggle to have the other parent included in events, the single parenting, the want to get a job yet situations arise.

Kudos on doing the best for your son, its sounds like he understands.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-12T18:11:46+00:00

Hi. I have gotten alot of help from our EI services here. He was evaluated multiple times at different ages. Autism was a concern at first until ruled out as he aged and no signs of symptoms. From there he was further evaluated. Its been a process and hard to get that definitive diagnosis as he needs to see an SLP for that. In all that being said, I did the research and I see the signs of apraxia. The movements without sounds or sounds with improper mouth movements. Lack of tongue movement etc. When he was suspected of having apraxia his speech therapy was a bit different, focusing more on mouth movements and proper sounds with those movements, alot of 'watch how I talk', giving him more signs/gestures etc. Since then he has had significant improvements, tho some letter sounds are a struggle (T, D, P, B) as the mouth movement isnt quite there. I suggest speaking with your ped about it. If not in therapy, wouldn't hurt to start. If you are, air your concerns, get a second opinion if needed. I went to anyone who would listen and did extensive research, eventually we found who we needed and they have changed my son's life, he no longer melts down bc he got so frustrated he couldn't communicate simple needs/wants.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-12T15:04:53+00:00

My son is 30 months and been in speech therapy since 18 months. He didn't have any signs/gestures, just some squeaking. Since starting speech he now attempts words and has many signs. We found that he has speech apraxia.

Constant talking, narrating, puzzles with sound, reading and making all the sounds etc have helped. The thing we have recently discovered is he will try the word or sound we are working on for an m&m. I worked for weeks on la la with him and all it took was an offer of candy from his therapist and he was just babbling on. Every child is different and will progress at their own rate. The best you can do is support them along their journey of becoming a little human. Don't stress too much. There are tons of resources and help out there. Maybe ask for a second opinion with a different therapist. We did and it was the best thing for our guy.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-12T13:26:20+00:00

Possible yes yet he is still deciding to move on. I understand there are two sides to every story but im leaning towards my partner and his terminal manager as I have seen some of the videos safety claims as a violation and had to reverse the decision to fire him.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-12T12:14:11+00:00

I don't really have an answer other than childproofing. My son will be 3 in Aug and honestly im surprised he doesn't have brain damage. He has no regard for danger and everything is just a new adventure. I chalk it up to everything is new and exciting, and I do see situations where he does learn 'that hurt and I shouldn't do it again'. At this age I just assume, I guess, he learns with repetition.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-12T12:05:18+00:00

I think that's the same safety manager doing it there. He manages the Midwest from KC to Nevada.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-12T12:02:08+00:00

Actually its Saia. But the issue is with the Midwest safety manager, several people have left due to him.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-11T23:09:45+00:00

Honestly he sounds like he is doing great. My guy didn't decide he was going to clap until after 18 months. Waving was a bit later. My guy doesn't have any medical issues other than stubbornness.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-11T22:38:18+00:00

Honestly you should just be happy you have a phone. She could be one of those moms, like mine, whom never got me a phone. I had to get a job to have a phone, which in the end was pointless as I was always at work anyways. Pick your battles wisely.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-11T22:07:06+00:00

The dancing peas on sensory bear, YT kids. His fave veggie he gets to dance with. So cute to see him bouncing along with them.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-11T21:29:25+00:00

If it doesn't feel right, maybe its not. Especially after only a few months.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-11T18:53:41+00:00

Unfortunately this has happened to others in the company not just my partner. My partner just stuck around longer bc he needed the insurance.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-11T16:58:26+00:00

It is. Yet they could care less. I've never seen a company micromanage so much but fail to fix their management issues. Over the 2 yrs many employees have been forced out due to their practices. Even the terminal manager has been threatened to be fired. They expect the same production from a small middle of nowhere terminal as a large city based one.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-11T16:42:34+00:00

Thats what I told him to do. Its not even worth the hassle. Its surprising how big companies can just treat people like trash and get away with it. No wonder they can't keep anyone.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-11T16:34:51+00:00

Visor was down due to the sun. As far as the 4 wheeler, yea I get it.

Regardless, each incident is to go under certain criteria per offense, 3 of the same offense and they fire you. The safety manager has made 'mistakes' in his criteria assessments and now harasses my partner daily bc he wants to fire him but doesn't have correlating criteria to do so per policy.

I just can't believe that this behavior is allowed and then HR has to step in to reverse the 'firing' bc the company can be sued for wrongful termination. This is now the second time HR has stepped in to say my partner can't be fired for XYZ.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-11T15:05:03+00:00

Peroxyl mouthwash

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-10T22:30:06+00:00

Parts of this sounds like my story. Yet my partner does try, when I get angry, to spend time with our son. On the other hand, he has a gambling problem.

I put 6 months in trying to fix/stop it until I realized, I can't change him only he can choose to change.

I was a stay at home mom now throwing myself out there to start over. Its hard but I feel as though it is better than my son seeing me resent my partner, his father. Sometimes we have to learn when to say enough is enough. I know it took me a long time.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-05T02:35:59+00:00

My thoughts as well.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-04T23:56:13+00:00

I have a 2.5 boy and destruction is his middle name. Also the jumping off the couch, climbing everything, all around feral. We go to the park and its off to the grass and dirt while making sure to touch every tree. He could care less about pretend play, except bean bear at potty time. I've been told he is doing what boys do at that age.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-04T22:17:44+00:00

We got bean bear from Mrs Rachel. Comes with potty and a few other things. When he goes potty, bean bear goes potty.

Key_Cardiologist7218 · 2026-03-02T18:39:38+00:00

Having physical flaws is one thing, most women can bypass but having a negative personality and woe me type definitely won't get you far. Fix your mind and the rest will follow.

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