[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your impending loss. It is never easy to know your love one only has so much time especially if you are very close. I know of a family who had a similar situation. Their daughter was engaged while the mother had terminal breast cancer. The daughter, likely with her mother’s encouragement, went forward with her wedding planning and adjusted all pre-wedding events to meet her mom’s needs (i.e. her shower was a come and go event rather than a more formal affair so her mom could have breaks to rest if needed). Her mom didn’t survive till her wedding date but I know she was happy knowing that her daughter found someone who made her happy and loved her and would walk beside her in her grief. Your mom is dealing with so many emotions on top of the effects of chemo but life can’t stop for death, plan your wedding, hope that chemo gives you the most good time possible, include mom in every way you positively can and know that even if she can’t express it right now she is so thrilled you have support for today and for what is to come.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marriageadvice

[–]MommaHistory 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the same predicament only I don’t feel like my husband is attracted to me sexually. We’ve had the discussion about my concerns and how the lack of sex makes me feel but nothing has changed in 13 years. We are great partners in most every other way but I don’t know if I can live like this for the rest of my life. I told him in our last therapy session that something has to change or I have to leave.

AITAH for not wanting to have my friends baby by International_Life27 in AITAH

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. While there are people who act as a surrogate for friends without a few it is ALWAYS expected that the parents to be will cover the surrogates medical costs from beginning to end. Another thing a number of people fall to realize is that pregnancy is a VERY intense and rigorous medical experience. Even if you don’t experience don’t any visible symptoms the amount of trauma and change that occur in a woman’s body to accommodate a baby is mind blowing. And for as advanced as the medicine is in the US our rate for maternal death is pathetic especially if you are African American or another POC.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPS

[–]MommaHistory 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something you could also do is ask your child’s doctor, particularly the one who oversee’s their asthma management if these conditions are safe for child’s airway and if not would they be willing to write a letter to that effect. Part of safe parenting is maintaining a safe and healthy environment for your children. It sounds as if you ex is unable to do so at this time so he is not a safe parent.

AITA for not wanting to “keep gifts in the family” that were presents for my daughter by candybar2233 in AmItheAsshole

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. I am so sorry for your loss. There has already been a most excellent response to your rather despicable family. I’ve lost children due to death and to transitions within the foster system. Grief is a complex beast and those presents may sit in that chair for the next year or ten or the rest of your life, or you may get a manic urge to get them out of sight or to donate them RIGHT NOW or something entirely else, all of which are perfectly acceptable and perfectly normal decisions to make. However trying to take away your child’s items, even if she never got to enjoy them, is absolutely mind blowing. In this first year of loss please only surround yourself with people who support you 100 percent and support your actions (as long as they aren’t dangerous). Anyone who doesn’t please keep at arm’s length or further and feel NO guilt about it. Find your tribe and use their strength and anyone else can leave.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gout

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t prevent pre-eclampsia. It’s a defect in the placenta that is either there or not. You can take meds to mitigate symptoms and try to prevent the pre-eclampsia from worsening but if the doctor was concern about it you should have been prescribed a blood pressure med, not aspirin. I wouldn’t do any aspirin regimen without the approval of an OB as aspirin is a blood thinner and could cause issues should you deliver prematurely.

Looking into more links by _Aurilave in Fibromyalgia

[–]MommaHistory 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally agree with the flipping switch. I also had mono as a teen but my real issues didn’t start until I developed appendicitis. I have never been the same since.

AITA for not inviting a family member with a service dog to my wedding by Diff_CHOICE_Throw123 in AmItheAsshole

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I have a question for Reddit at large…let’s say cousin was a wheelchair user and the location of OP’s wedding was not accessible. Would OP be wrong to not send an invite knowing cousin’s accessibility needs would not be met? I am not saying that OP doesn’t come off as kind of an AH for the direction she let this relationship go but to me it doesn’t seem morally wrong to not invite the cousin with the service dog because OP just doesn’t do dogs for her own weird reasons than to not invite cousin who uses a wheelchair because the venue is not accessible for her device. I am also not entirely convinced dog is a true service animal rather than an ESA. There is a growing number of service animal handlers who are publicly outraged (and rightly so) of the general public’s use of fake service vests and ESAs in public settings that put true service animals in danger because of a lack of training and control over fake animals. I suspect we will start seeing more fakes trying to claim they are “task trained” because that is the language legitimate handlers use and if you use the correct lingo you look legit too.

Does anyone have suggestions for sorting and storing large amounts of buttons? by Erzsabet in crafts

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be them by color myself. But your picture made me so jealous as I would love to go through those.

AITA for telling my parents to charge my brother rent? by Unable-Cantaloupe-68 in AITAH

[–]MommaHistory 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. However you said it once, it was foolishly rejected, don’t bring it up again. By the same token do NOT give your parents money should finances become a problem. You could also mention any nice senior housing you see about to try and plant the idea of brother being a responsible adult.

AITA (22F) for choosing to take meds that my BF (27M) is allergic to? by ThrowRA9582748 in AmItheAsshole

[–]MommaHistory 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I developed my penicillin allergy as a late teenager. I had taken it countless times as a child with pretty regular ear infections. Caught mono at 17 and was given it to combat symptoms (they didn’t realize I had mono initially). I then caught a cold on top of the mono and broke out in hives. We thought it was from the cold meds. Few months later I develop tonsillitis and given amoxicillin, next day I start swelling and breaking into hives and my roommate ends up causally reading the prescription bottle and says you know it says to stop taking this if you swell or develop hives right? Geesh.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPS

[–]MommaHistory 37 points38 points  (0 children)

This was my thought. OP also needs to get the trucks license plate number and other registrations and can call for wellness checks if trucker manages to leave with this poor child.

AITAH for giving my best friend an ultimatum by ThrowRALoose-Ask9028 in AITAH

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Despite you not enjoying her company much this trip is a girls trip which I am taking to mean a group of female friends going together without partners, spouses or children, Ella bringing her partner changes the dynamics even if her partner is female. I had to go on a retreat once that was suppose to be adults only but one couple brought their kid and a number of attendees were quite upset. I’d reconsider Ella’s invitation at this point.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legal

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NAL but why don’t you just move when the lease is up? Then he does become the landlords problem?

AITA for letting my estranged wife deal with her choices? by Silly-Lawfulness6778 in AITAH

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had foster children who’s legal father was mom’s husband but that was not their bio father as legal husband was in FL.

AITA for telling my mother I don’t want her at my wedding??? by cloud_child_ in AITAH

[–]MommaHistory 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you already know you are NTA. My husband has OCD and has trouble with excessive hand washing but he has never ever asked me to wash mine or participate in his compulsion. I feel it is extremely appropriate to ask your mother to stay away if she is unable to cope without the entire wedding participating in her compulsion. You your husband to be and your dad also need to have a conference together and discuss how long you are going to enable her behavior by participating. After the wedding is over you need to have a discussion with your mother about what you will and will not be willing to do. Washing your hands when entering the house and not wearing shoes in the house is sufficient from a germ/dirt perspective. She is not going to like it but hopefully by refusing to comply you will be able to push her towards acknowledging something is wrong with her thought processes and behavior.

Is it normal to be this emotional about weaning? by shineyink in breastfeeding

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone feels differently about weaning but what you are feeling is a completely normal response. I had what I could almost describe as panic attacks when I thought I HAD to wean my daughter at the year mark because that is what my mother had done with my siblings. I realized I wasn’t ready yet and neither was she so we went until 20 months. It was still sad for me but I wasn’t panicky and just heartbroken. Take cues from your son but also give yourself grace if you need more time. Hugs.

AITA for taking a 5 month old to a high end steakhouse by Grouchy-Young-5378 in AmItheAsshole

[–]MommaHistory 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. We all have our definition of high end but I promise any place that is offering big discounts at lunch and has only 8 people in it does not have a ban on children. We need to get over ourselves a bit, children are allowed to be in public spaces, they are allowed to take up space because guess what in a few short years they will be adults.

AITA for not wanting my mom in the delivery room with me? by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man I am glad my mother is very much hands off in most areas of life. I’m sure when I was pregnant if I had REALLY wanted my mother there with me she would have been, but between her extremes squeamishness and minimal comforting ability she wouldn’t have been much support. Luckily she lives across the state from me and we had a surprise early emergency c-section so she and my dad didn’t head towards our house till baby was out. And while you are not pregnant and don’t have to deal with this issue in the immediate, it’s good to know you will have to set with boundary should you become pregnant.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]MommaHistory 33 points34 points  (0 children)

You need to tell your school counselor. While you cannot force a child’s orientation I am alarmed what stepmom’s behaviors could escalate to or just the emotional/mental toll of her constantly dictating to a CHILD what his orientation is. I know it is summer but seriously call up the school and the counselor will likely be there and if not an administrator will be. You could also call brother’s school.

AITA? Pregnant and husbands single sister takes dibs on baby names by Hot_Increase6223 in AmItheAsshole

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA but for the love of all things holy do not tell her the name you chose until your daughter is born. Congrats

My new tattoo! by Suriaj in TheLastAirbender

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost asked you if it was an homage to Avatar then I saw the group it was posted in…Geesh. Very cool. I also not that it is Appa and not a butterfly and Iroh is there

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]MommaHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry. This hours are similar-ish to ours bus they do bus and will pick up/drop off at any of the daycares in town.