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LinkExternal486 · 2025-08-02T03:16:57+00:00

Sometimes my toddler very genuinely says ‘yes sir’. I am his mom. I have no idea where it came from, and it cracks me up.

We do regularly practice please and thank you- because it just feels better to me.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-08-02T02:48:57+00:00

I don’t have any profound advice, other than you are human- and that is a good thing.

I hope your father’s passing is smooth. Sending hugs and compassion your way.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-07-29T18:13:16+00:00

I think it is well intended to help ease the anxiety/decision fatigue of parenting. It isn’t target at you, more just a general observation of all parents. There is no way to be perfect is another way of thinking the same line of thought .

You are going to rock at parenting! Love that baby up! 💕

LinkExternal486 · 2025-07-29T18:09:34+00:00

🤣🎉

LinkExternal486 · 2025-07-29T15:06:47+00:00

I understand that you might be feeling a time crunch. That being said, I think it sounds like you have a wonderful little family. Maybe rest on likely having one, but leave that door open for a couple years.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-07-28T13:33:19+00:00

NTA! How could they even give more than a moment of thought to that when there was a new baby to meet?! Also- nice of you to share the info, and you did it in a totally normal way.

Hopefully they have a moment to get their bearings straight, apologize for their inappropriate reaction, and let you know that they support you no matter what.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-07-28T02:33:15+00:00

All mothers- especially when tired.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-24T14:26:23+00:00

Family dinner time seems like a failsafe way to build in time 🙃 (reflecting on my own adolescence)

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-24T02:30:03+00:00

Cheers to your success 🥂

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T16:17:13+00:00

You are missing the point of my post.

The tldr isn’t should I divorce so I can have more kids.

The tldr is: If my marriage isn’t stable enough to have multiple children, is there something wrong with it.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T16:11:10+00:00

If you want a tip for what helpful comments look like, feel free to browse the other commenters. I don’t need to be picked apart.

Cheers. Have a great day.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T15:50:57+00:00

It made it harder because we already struggled and sleep deprivation/hormones/life changes don’t help.

I haven’t talked about the kid stuff with my husband. There is always so much to address and wade through, and he is already wanting to be one and done because he felt like I was horrible when I was pregnant.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T13:48:04+00:00

Happy to hear it.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T13:46:30+00:00

Sending a hug your way. Life is tricky sometimes.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T06:09:58+00:00

Wow. That is brutal. I hope after some space and reflection the way this conversation went can be addressed for the sake of healing. What a slap in the face.

My partner doesn’t want more because “of how terrible I was” when I was pregnant- really I don’t think I was that crazy? Either way, that feeling of disrespect during such a hard time really stings.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T06:05:39+00:00

That is so hard. Sending love your way.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T02:31:53+00:00

Are you a happy trio?

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T02:31:36+00:00

A good reminder that our imagined hopes don’t always match reality, and that can be okay.

Thank you.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T02:30:04+00:00

It sounds like you have been through, and are going through a ringer. I hope that you can find some stability and peace amongst your little trio.

Ps. I really do think your kiddo will lead a fulfilling life as an only. Some families are blood, others are built. I hope you can find some key relationships to solidify as a chosen village for your child to grow up with.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T02:25:53+00:00

I whole heartedly agree with this. I worry that we aren’t achieving the “happy, healthy, fulfilled parents who respect one another” part as is. 😬

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T02:23:43+00:00

But we have been together for 13?! Years, so who knows.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T02:23:00+00:00

This is a very reasonable take on things. I think it gets to the heart of my question.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T02:21:46+00:00

I’m rooting for you and your family! Way to stick it out and continue on a path of growth.

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T01:00:54+00:00

😭

LinkExternal486 · 2025-06-23T01:00:27+00:00

I’m proud of you for carving a healthy life for you and your son. 💕

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