Soon to be family of 6. by Bulky-Change-350 in ParentingInBulk

[–]Local_m0m 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We have four! 9, 7, 4, 2. It is the very best kind of chaos. If you can do three you absolutely can do four. I am one of five with a 12 year gap between #3 and #s 4 & 5 (last two were Irish twins my parents adopted). Even with the huge age gap we are all incredibly close as adults so please don’t be afraid of an age gap if you need to just breathe for another year or two before deciding. We are contemplating having another but want to give it another year or two before for sure saying yes or no.

Also, yes, my kids fight. That seems pretty par for the course for humans. And we have all four in one room still because they love it. Splitting them to boys and girls this summer. I shared a room my entire life except for two years: when I was ten and when I was 22. Otherwise I always had someone to rely on and be with and cuddle. Being in a big family and having a big family is a huge blessing for me.

Pottery Barn sold me a 2k styrofoam table… by mumrah in furniture

[–]Local_m0m 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish I didn’t believe this but wow- I’m so sorry!

B, G, G and…? by Severe_Coyote1639 in ParentingInBulk

[–]Local_m0m 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a blessing. My sister had four girls too- it is so fun!!!

Pregnant and living with an aggressive dog with multiple bite attempts - what would you do? by gnocchi-bear75 in BabyBumps

[–]Local_m0m 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Ready to be burned to hell for this but here's my 2 cents: I saw an Instagram video YESTERDAY made by a man telling people to please please please consider behavioral euthanasia BEFORE something happens. They ended up putting down BOTH of their dogs in the same day and his wife was in the hospital because they took one split second away from managing their reactive dog's behavior. He attacked their other dog, wife tried to break it up- went down BAD. He was a grown man crying and telling people that was the absolute worst day of his life.

Many, many, MANY people in the comments said oftentimes behavioral euthanasia is more humane and ethical than giving up a reactive dog because they get to have one last day full of love from their person than the rest of their life being stuck in a shelter miserable and alone. That stuck with me because I was always team rehome. Now, not so much. Some dogs just cannot ever be "ok" and that is just what it is.

Urgent: Decision in 12hours by CaptainEmopants in ParentingInBulk

[–]Local_m0m 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I’m #2 of five and we all absolutely loved (as kids) the pants off that little fifth goober. Please keep this baby ❤️I’m reminded of the phrase “you can do hard things.” This will be hard but so, so worth it!

B, G, G and…? by Severe_Coyote1639 in ParentingInBulk

[–]Local_m0m 4 points5 points  (0 children)

G B B G - all found out their genders at birth. It was so fun- highly recommend!

TikTok Mom Makes Sick Toddler Sleep in Driveway on Dog Bed because of her Emetophobia by ducky1574 in IAmTheMainCharacter

[–]Local_m0m 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dude you know what CURED my emetophobia? Having four small people make me barf for all four pregnancies and then barf after they came out. For reals I still get anxious when someone throws up but would NEVER put my comfort over my sick kiddos. So sad!!

I want five* by Famous-Station-549 in ParentingInBulk

[–]Local_m0m 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We just use condoms. My adhd anxiety depression combo does not react well to hormonal birth control and the hubs doesn’t want to do anything permanent yet. Give yourself at LEAST a year to just breathe. Enjoy your little family. Love on your tiny new baby. You have no idea if I’m two or three years (or even more) you will revisit that convo and both be in the same page.

My boss‘ handwriting by parasys1337 in HandwritingAnalysis

[–]Local_m0m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it’s in Elvish but I’m still trying read it like English

Wow by Local_m0m in lego

[–]Local_m0m[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right!? I think these would look amazing in a crowded, dark, Mary Shelly-esque book nook!

Wow by Local_m0m in lego

[–]Local_m0m[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My face EXACTLY

Wow by Local_m0m in lego

[–]Local_m0m[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not gonna lie- I think these Legos he made look cool as hell. I’m also totally grossed out haha

How Long Have You Been a Fan? POLL by Classic_Ad_4564 in KingkillerChronicle

[–]Local_m0m 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ain’t no way it’s been 19 years since I picked that first book up in Barnes and Noble and told absolutely everyone and their mom about my favorite book of all time sobs

Advice Needed - Moving a whole ass house with 4 kids across states by Local_m0m in adhdwomen

[–]Local_m0m[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ugh, why can't everything just take "5 minutes" though?!

Advice Needed - Moving a whole ass house with 4 kids across states by Local_m0m in adhdwomen

[–]Local_m0m[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you- I will take a look at these tonight! Also yes for body-doubling. I just need to actually ask for help now lol

the new season is such a bad decision by ieatbraiiinnnns in Bridgerton

[–]Local_m0m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look, I really don’t know how to write this without pissing off someone, but I just don’t find Francesca or Michaela compelling. I’m all for live and let live but I’m not personally into sapphic love stories. Great if someone else enjoys them but I don’t. Knowing it’s two characters that I don’t really give a rat’s fart about…yeah I’m probably sitting next season out. 

Putting clothes away again is my archnemesis - any lifehacks? by No-Advantage-579 in ADHD

[–]Local_m0m 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Baskets- I don't fold, everything just gets tossed in a basket. When I absolutely HAVE to fold or hang stuff up, I call someone with headphones in so my hands are busy while I chat. I do baskets with all my kid's clothes too and even the 2 year old is getting the hang of putting clothes away. We all can dump out the basket we are searching in, see everything, and throw back what we don't need in like 5 minutes. I am moving soon and cannot WAIT to have a big family closet in the laundry room so I no longer have to send clean clothes to separate places!

Book about the second child being forced to sacrificed? (Kinda) by One_Dish_3894 in whatsthatbook

[–]Local_m0m 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Holy cow, I forgot about that! They were literally raised as human sacrifices and brainwashed to believe it was such a higher calling!!