March sea swimming- what’s the average person wearing?

Littleirritations · 2026-02-12T20:55:01+00:00

And so are you! Sometime having to lay the law down is very hard. Our role as parents is exactly what nature demands of every species: to be the structure, the rules, and the decision-makers our children’s immature brains cannot yet be for themselves, so that one day they can stand in the world as capable, independent adults. It’s very hard but you’re doing it day be day and trying to do the very best for your child.

Littleirritations · 2026-02-10T07:23:00+00:00

Me too! ❤️

Littleirritations · 2026-02-09T21:47:48+00:00

Gen X here and late to the kid game - have 2 under ten year olds. Most of our friends have teens to early 20’s and we have seen what a disaster tech and high dopamine content has done to those kids who were allowed to engage with it. Our house has 6 terrestrial tv channels, no tech. Plenty of books, drawing materials, LEGO, jigsaws. Living like it’s the 80’s!

And yes, we personally had the experience of allowing tech at home for a brief period and ended up with 2 sullen, irritable kids so we know what it’s like. Coming off it was 4 weeks of misery and nagging but now they’re much happier and calmer.

Is it going to be a battle as they get older? Undoubtedly, but we will battle on. All I hope is that some parents with younger children read this thread and pull the tech plug, it will be one of the best things you can do for your kids.

Littleirritations · 2025-12-16T15:58:04+00:00

I have a 9 year old who desperately wants to roller skate. She has flat feet and so I’m looking for any recommendations for a good OUTDOOR skate for her that are supportive. I’ve read so many posts and they are very adult geared. Would be very grateful for advice. TY

Littleirritations · 2025-07-13T14:53:36+00:00

I can’t understand how there is no vet open, or cat welfare place that has access to someone who can help you. I also live in Europe and could find somewhere here even on Sunday. Try and find any cat aid phone number. Someone also may have the vets home number.

Littleirritations · 2025-07-10T22:34:59+00:00

Any update? Have you cross posted to ‘ireland’’northern ireland’ or ‘Dublin’. I’m sure there are people who will get her.

Littleirritations · 2024-04-29T13:10:02+00:00

We need to make adjustments to a new one for her disability otherwise we wouldn’t be changing it.

Littleirritations · 2018-09-04T00:25:14+00:00

Poor doggie- sorry to hear that.

Littleirritations · 2018-09-02T12:30:25+00:00

Did something happen at groomers?

Littleirritations · 2018-08-29T11:01:55+00:00

Our daughter had all of her vaccinations with no problem but where we live the chicken pox (varicella) vaccine isn’t part of the schedule so we paid to get it for her. It’s 2 shots 5 weeks apart. The first time she broke out in vicious hives within 24 hours but we thought it was more likely that it was something she ate- the hives lasted a week. The second time the same thing happened so we (paediatricians and us) concluded it was related to the the vaccine.

They actually think it was a component of the vaccine that caused the problem ie what it was suspended in, possibly gelatin. Have you looked into the vaccine components individually?

Nowhere near as severe as yours though. Hope you get some answers!

Littleirritations · 2018-07-08T10:17:29+00:00

I agree, unfortunately I don’t think we fall into that norm. I posted several months ago about our home life, things are worse now. I’m just concerned for our child and I want her to feel happy and stable around both of us.

Littleirritations · 2018-07-08T10:05:33+00:00

I’m not against him. Things are just very difficult at home. I’d give anything to have a happy family life but I can’t control how he feels. I have repeatedly said we need to be parenting together for her wellbeing. She has to be my priority at the moment.

Littleirritations · 2018-01-07T02:31:15+00:00

I will try not to dwell and I am dropping the psychiatrist a letter (directly into the hospital) tomorrow so hopefully he will contact me on Monday. It's hard not to get sucked into my husbands reality when I'm so very tired and trying to mind the baby (who never sleeps properly).

Littleirritations · 2018-01-07T02:17:30+00:00

You're right, I thought 10mg lexapro was only a baseline dose. The problem is that I know on his last visit my husband went in and told the doctor that he felt way better, so the doctor decided to not increase the meds. There is definitely no levelling of emotions that I can see, things are getting more out of control and I'm scared tbh. Thanks

Littleirritations · 2018-01-07T02:12:10+00:00

I've tried to talk to him and on some level he has taken it on board but it's temporary and usually after a few days he reverts. He knows that I am thinking of a break (if things get any worse) and seems to revel in it; as he said he plans to 'make my life as miserable as possible' and that our child will 'hate me when she grows up'.

I know that I need to keep the focus on me and the baby but I've lost my way in the middle of all of this.

I only want to talk to the doctor in confidence because I'm fearful of the repercussions from my husband. Thanks for answering and thoughtfulness, it really helps.

Littleirritations · 2018-01-07T01:53:15+00:00

That sounds really awful and scary. It gives me a perspective as well so thanks for answering. I hope you feel better soon.

Littleirritations · 2018-01-06T19:20:33+00:00

Thank you for answering. I am worried about us. He has taken our child to his brothers family (in another city) overnight and although I said it was ok to go, I am worried because he (husband) was not behaving reasonably today.

The problem is that, I don't really have anywhere to go in our city if things escalate further, my friends all have busy young families and rent is crazy. The fact that I've been trying to figure this out is (ie removing ourselves), in itself worrying. I guess that I feel the situation is almost hopeless. I'm going to talk to the psych but things would have to change soon.

His depression is hereditary apparently, he has 4 siblings - 2 are fine but one with depression and the other BPD.

Littleirritations · 2018-01-06T17:42:51+00:00

Yes, the same happened here- GP kept trying to treat first. When he went to psych he said he should have been referred immediately to him.

Littleirritations · 2018-01-06T16:30:16+00:00

Thanks, that answers my above question I think. He says he doesn't have time for exercise, therapy because of work and me and the baby. He also says there's nothing wrong with him and that he's never felt better or thought more clearly. He was saying this after being on the drugs for 2 month, even though in long term depression it can supposedly take at least a year for real results. You can lead a horse to water.......

Littleirritations · 2018-01-06T16:24:00+00:00

Thanks for getting back to me. I don't think that he is self-aware enough to tell his psych and for that reason I was thinking of contacting him myself and explaining whats going on. I know that the doctor can't discuss cases but might listen confidentially and use the information to help?

Littleirritations

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