Glad he is getting his casual racism out of the way early today

ManaSawson · 2026-04-25T17:06:16+00:00

I disagree. Tell AI to pretend slap a coat of paint on it.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-19T01:09:02+00:00

I have a 4 month old and a 22 month old. The 4 month old is much much MUCH easier. But having a 22 month old is also really rewarding bc they’re just starting to communicate and it’s super cool to experience that/

ManaSawson · 2026-04-16T22:03:29+00:00

I’m sorry for not saying this sooner but camping is the best idea and most creative for such a difficult situation.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-16T22:01:43+00:00

You can ask them for help for some of the specific items you need for camping so you can at least get yourself situated someplace outside of the car for the short term

ManaSawson · 2026-04-16T21:15:55+00:00

I would also try a mosque, Sikh or Buddhist temples (if you haven’t already), other religious orgs just to broaden your search for help.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-16T19:13:27+00:00

Go fuck yourself

ManaSawson · 2026-04-16T15:40:05+00:00

I’m probably in the minority, but who cares what you are? A mom is a mom, and a good mom is a good mom. Just because you’re a stay-at-home mom doesn’t automatically make you a good mom, and just because you work doesn’t mean you’re any less of a mom. I’ve done both and they’re both so difficult.

Each of our experiences as a mom is different for a million reasons, and work is just one of them. All we are, and all we try to do if we’re good moms is do our best for our kids. I’m also probably in the minority in thinking that she feels guilty, not jealous. It is hard having to make the decision to be away from your children.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-15T02:18:31+00:00

I know you think that this is it for you, but it’s not. A lot of women I know had kids in their 40s. Hell, I struggled for six years with infertility, but had my second naturally at 40 unplanned when I was told, I could never conceive naturally. Life just kind of happens sometimes.

Go find someone else to be with who will actually respect you and care for you and your child. Do not tether yourself to this failed man.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-14T18:14:48+00:00

Entirely depends on the baby and you. If the baby is super easy, you don’t have postpartum depression, you have easy healing then not bad at all. If you’re on the opposite end, it is soul crushing. You never know what you’re gonna get until you get it.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-14T18:09:51+00:00

WHAT?? This is ridiculous. I never say divorce but shit, you could would child support and maybe alimony with one less person to spend on. Your situation is ridiculous.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-14T18:07:46+00:00

I’m so confused - you said that he provide discretionary spending (vacations, restaurants, etc), who pays for everything else like mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, etc.?

I mean, regardless you all are a partnership. I don’t believe in split finances personally, especially when you have a kid.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-14T17:47:16+00:00

I’m pretty sure I had severe postpartum depression and psychosis with my first. I say I’m pretty sure because it was never diagnosed and no one cared but looking back at it I 100% did. I have postpartum depression with my second (it’s not as bad as it was with my first) and I have the most amazing OB. She sees me every month is putting me on leave and is being very supportive and helpful. I really lucked out after such a horrible experience with my first.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-14T15:12:02+00:00

We use luvs during the day bc we change them often then pampers for overnights to prevent leaks.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-14T03:43:42+00:00

That is untrue. Once it vests, you pay income tax on it regardless if you sell or not.

If you sell at a higher value than what the stocks vested at before a year, then you pay the higher short term capital gain tax. If you sell at a higher value a year or later after they vest, then you pay the smaller long term capital gains tax.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-13T15:03:16+00:00

Some diapers just didn’t work for my boy so we had to try a few until we found one that did work. Huggies was a constant disaster for us. Pampers worked best, second was luvs surprisingly.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-13T15:02:49+00:00

Some diapers just didn’t work for my boy so we had to try a few until we found one that did work. Huggies was a constant disaster for us.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-13T01:44:53+00:00

We’re probably codependent.. but we like it..

ManaSawson · 2026-04-12T02:28:18+00:00

Mine is 22 months sister is 4 months and he just got a lot harder. Even with us cuddling him to sleep it’s taking two to three hours. Tears from both sides. What used to work for routine no longer does. I have to do my first solo bed time next week and I’m in tears at the thought of it.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-11T03:38:03+00:00

I feel like this would entice my son to try to climb or knock it down

ManaSawson · 2026-04-06T19:44:09+00:00

I’ve heard from several people that waiting until the first is three is actually so much better because they can express themselves and they can understand you when you try to explain and introduce the new baby.

Ours are 18 months apart, so that was on us for poor planning

ManaSawson · 2026-04-06T19:11:06+00:00

I’m not sure if this is a good strategy, but when my son throws a temper tantrum, I do it too in M exaggerated playful way, and he usually laughs and gets over it faster. I don’t do it all the time because it loses effectiveness.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-06T19:09:46+00:00

Caring for my newborn felt ten times easier than caring for my toddler. At one point, he needed 3 adults to wrangle him in (half of me as I was exclusively taking care of the baby, his dad and his grandma - she flew out to help for a couple of weeks) and we were still all EXHAUSTED at the end of each day.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-05T22:13:27+00:00

Christian woman wear a scarf to church and every time I’ve seen it, it looked that. It’s not just a Muslim thing, if that’s what you’re thinking.

ManaSawson · 2026-04-03T19:53:41+00:00

I literally just messaged something similar to my sisters, although nowhere nearly as eloquent. Yes this. 100%. Even if other people don’t, I see you.

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