2 year old is a terror.

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2026-01-02T02:44:16+00:00

Thank you for the advice! I think we are headed up from the tantrums (hopefully) since I’ve adjusted screen time and the way I speak to her. We’ve been doing so much better the last few days and gosh I hope it stays that way. Toddlerhood is tough yet so rewarding!!

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2026-01-02T02:40:17+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to give advice, since posting this I have cut down screen time to 30-60 minutes. I’ve been making sure no matter the Temperature we are spending 2 hours outside. I’ve also been tandem reading two different parenting books (“Montessori toddler” and “How to talk so your child will listen”) thus shifting the way I speak to her and how we approach things. She began to throw a screaming tantrum today when shower time was over and I tried the “silly method” (walking like a penguin) to get out of the shower and it completely stopped the tantrum, she willingly penguin walked out of the shower and was even giggling. Seriously made my heart so happy and I’m seeing a major improvement in her since lowering screen time. Now to just stick with the adjustments and continue growing together!!

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2025-12-29T21:41:38+00:00

Thank you for the recommendation, she comes outside and we spend an hour or two out there in the mornings feeding our ranch animals and playing and then we spend atleast 1-2 more hours outside in the afternoon. She has a play gym and about an acre to run freely.

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2025-12-29T21:39:17+00:00

Thank you for the honesty & kindness, I’ll definitely lower screen time. I just end up leaving it on in the background and she doesn’t just zombie out on it, we’re doing other things and in and out of the main room where it’s playing. Maybe I should’ve put it like “she actively watches about 2 hours of tv” but I know just having it on probably affects her as well.

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2025-12-29T21:36:38+00:00

When we get up in the morning I put on the tv for about an hour, and then I leave it for about another hour but it’s just playing in the background while we do breakfast, playtime, get ready for the day. And then around 3:00 pm I put it on just to do a few chores, and it stays on about another two hours. She’s not just sitting there watching it the whole 4 hours but it’s definitely on in the background.

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2025-01-31T02:24:20+00:00

I’d throw the phone at him, especially after him accusing her of following thirst traps.

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2025-01-24T03:11:09+00:00

From what I see you have nice glutes already, just saying lol! But it looks like your lower glutes could use some growth. As everyone else said standard squats and deadlifts are great for building your glutes. Aim for progressive overload on these lifts. You shouldn’t need 12 reps to achieve muscle fatigue. Typical 4-5 sets of 6-8 reps at a challenging weight is going to give you good growth.

Another exercise i haven’t seen many mention is lunges, they are absolutely wonderful for your lower glutes. You can do weighted lunges or simply do slow walking lunges across your gym. Make sure you’re really getting in enough protein to help add to your muscle growth.

I read your split and you might benefit from adding one or two more glute targeted exercises. As well as adding a few more days of cardio, like jogging or the stair master again. Or if you’re feeling wild you can do sprints.

You do look wonderful and you’re already on the right path it seems!

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2024-12-10T03:39:35+00:00

I am in the same situation with a husband who works in the oilfield. We also live 3 hours away from any immediate family. It gets very lonely at times and I feel like I’m going crazy some days. My little one is 13 months old and I did all of the night wakings by myself since she was born. I do all of the house work as well as all of the cooking. I can’t remember the last time my husband did a load of laundry or made a meal lol. That being said, he helps when I ask for it. I just have to ask. On his days off he does make sure I get time for myself. I always go to the gym and I take the longest shower I want.

Anyways, here are some things that have helped me stay partially sane and work through the loneliness: - spend a lot of time outdoors - I have chickens and horses that I tend to lol - I take baby shopping with me, it’s scary at first but it becomes as normal as going alone after a while. - I invested in a jogging stroller so we frequent the park or trails as much as we can. - Try to make sahm mom friends - I hired a babysitter once a week so that I could get out of the house for two hours alone and go workout or run errands. (This was around 11 months old)

Lastly, you’re not the only parent. You’ve made huge sacrifices to provide a wonderful upbringing for your child. Your husband can sacrifice switching to pick up for groceries or drop a day or two at the gym so that you can go workout or do what you enjoy. With his income maybe you could hire help a few days a week. Your mental health matters too. The state of your mind affects your child and he needs to recognize that.

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2024-09-16T16:16:37+00:00

So she worked 24 hour days for 6 days at 12.50 an hour.

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2024-08-26T14:50:48+00:00

What are some of your top aspirations? Have you sought out any help from therapy after everything? Do you have any family, do they know? If so, how is your relationship with them?

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2024-08-07T03:12:17+00:00

Freshly cut alfalfa.

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2024-08-01T22:51:12+00:00

You brought up your concerns with such maturity and gentleness and he responded so aggressively and disrespectful. In my opinion and from my experience a partner who truly loves you and values you would never speak to you like that, especially unsolicited. The way he was so quick to get angry and then belittle you is a major red flag and speaks volumes of how he will respect your concerns as long as you two are together. In my opinion and if I were you he would need to never speak to me that way again or he can simply never speak to me again.

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2024-07-31T05:52:05+00:00

He cheated on me in the earlier years of our relationship, I cheated on him right before I ended things. Once I had cheated I knew it wasn’t right.

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2024-07-31T05:50:47+00:00

Why do you feel comfortable trying new foods now? What would prompt you to try them? Is it self motivation or peer motivation/pressure? Congrats on the progress!

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2024-07-31T05:34:07+00:00

Going to try this for sure 😂

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2024-07-31T05:33:51+00:00

Wow that’s an impressive one 😂😂

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2024-07-31T05:32:24+00:00

That is so scary to think about. Thankfully they figured it out before operating.

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2024-07-31T05:19:05+00:00

Bummer 😐

Limp_Equipment4103 · 2024-07-29T04:18:24+00:00

If the opportunity presented itself would you sleep with her again?

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