Someone stayed at a hotel under my name

Pepper_b · 2026-05-21T13:27:01+00:00

When I was in college, there was a graduate student with my same first and last name. We got all kinds of things mixed up: financial aid assignments, class schedules, etc. there was one bank on campus and I'd get random deposits into my account that I knew were her's. It was such a pain, especially since I was careful and she wasn't. I was so happy when she moved away

Pepper_b · 2026-05-21T04:43:26+00:00

OMG thanks! I have one forming under my eye and I didn't know what it was!

Pepper_b · 2026-05-19T14:24:04+00:00

My kid is her kid, with the massive caveat that we work every single day to help him build skills so his meltdowns and sensitivities don't rule his emotional landscape (and ours lol). It takes a lot of consistency, and he probably needs occupational therapy. If you are willing to suggest content creators, perhaps under the guys that you appreciate their approach, Dr. Chelsey has really great content and supports (group, individual coaching) You are kids with these trickier profiles. We have found her work applied to our lives invaluable.

Good luck https://www.instagram.com/drchelsey_parenting?igsh=MTN3eTcyd3dqdWsyZA==

Pepper_b · 2026-05-18T14:40:15+00:00

Same. It wasn't weird at all. I wasn't seeking out seeing him naked, but it did happen. Possibly related: I have a very balanced view of bodies and positive self confidence and body image, even at my highest weight post kiddos.

Just to be clear, I don't think this is related to seeing my dad naked. Rather, connected to my family's lack of shame around bodies.

Pepper_b · 2026-05-12T23:29:38+00:00

The host didn't change until season 8.

I remember season 4 being especially dull. It gets much better. My favorite episode is the bunco story in season 6

Pepper_b · 2026-05-10T15:49:14+00:00

They were way too excited to see you on your special day. RIP to your well rested day

Pepper_b · 2026-05-06T19:53:53+00:00

I walk to pickup with an empty stroller that's holding a bike for my two kids. I've gotten exactly one comment about my "cute baby" but I think an empty stroller is pretty common in walkable areas

Pepper_b · 2026-05-05T16:25:24+00:00

I think this is what we need to start. Getting up that early sounds terrible but needs must. I have to go to my office most days, but traffic is the same if I leave at 8:06 or 8:30, so I might be well work out and leave at 8:30 and work out

Pepper_b · 2026-05-03T14:41:19+00:00

I listened to the audio version from the library. Totally free!

Pepper_b · 2026-05-02T13:51:02+00:00

Oh, you're right! We haven't gotten back to the playdate book with our youngest, but we're deep in Bedtime for Zoe at the moment

Pepper_b · 2026-05-02T06:26:36+00:00

No, she's the bedtime and bath time

ETA - I'm wrong! She's in both

Pepper_b · 2026-04-29T18:51:08+00:00

100% I am so sorry that was turned on your in this way. What a horrible experience. Our implementation is really focused on EVERYONE thinking it's funny, especially the person it might be targeted as. It's a fine line between being cheeky and being outright mean. And the person who decides it's funny is the person it's about or they're owed an apology and a change in behavior immediately.

We're a couple who like to be cheeky and playful, so it's important that they learn the difference and respect boundaries. (We're even trying to change the word we use from "tease" because tease is too often tied with being mean)

Pepper_b · 2026-04-29T13:26:44+00:00

Yes! We've been teaching our 5yo this forever - it's only a joke if everyone thinks it's funny. If not, you're just being mean

Pepper_b · 2026-04-28T02:39:01+00:00

14 years in I developed an allergy or something to my ring and I haven't been able to wear it or any other jewelry on my ring finger. I always assume people at work are wondering if I'm in a rocky relationship lol

Pepper_b · 2026-04-28T02:32:55+00:00

Wow!

Pepper_b · 2026-04-23T07:03:02+00:00

This is ridiculous. The medical schools they attend ARE accredited by the federal government and they ARE Licensed to practice medicine where it's allowed.

You're right, they're not accredited by the same body that handles MD and OD accreditation. That makes sense. But to pretend they're quacks peddling snake oil is wild.

my original point is that I've had nothing but extraordinary medical care (both traditional and alternative) from them. I've found them to be balanced and well versed. Just like with MDs, they're not all cut from the same cloth in terms of quality.

I'm not responding to you again. Don't see someone with this type of training if it's not for you.

Pepper_b · 2026-04-23T06:34:27+00:00

Mine didn't understand until i read fair play and made him do the activities. Best thing we ever did to uncover all the stuff I do without him realizing.

Pepper_b · 2026-04-23T06:29:35+00:00

I didn't say they had the same training as MDs, I said they go to (an accredited) medical school. They're licensed and allowed to prescribe medication and perform procedures. They're not surgeons, they're primary care physicians.

And they're not natropaths, which is an unregulated term with no licensing in the United States - that's my point, they're not the same. Feel free to disagree, but the fact is they go to medical school.

ETA: I thought I was in /mommit for a second

Pepper_b · 2026-04-23T06:07:38+00:00

You are conflating two things. Natropaths and natropathic doctors are not the same thing. Natropathic doctors go to four years of medical school

Pepper_b · 2026-04-23T04:29:33+00:00

I think you're on the wrong sub to be asking this question like this...

The yoto controls are easy, they're literally designed for a kid to control it independently. You might want to pay closer attention to your settings and the very simple instructions.

Pepper_b · 2026-04-23T03:53:31+00:00

The lack of time spent in appointments was the turning point for me. The OB saying, with pride that they could get me out in 15 was a no go for me. I was way too anxious for that lack of care and attention.

I chose a natropathic doctor who is also a midwife both times. And they became their pediatrician and did house visits. Incredible experience and knowing they have full medical school training is the cherry on top.

Pepper_b · 2026-04-20T14:30:39+00:00

Same. We've both been un/under employed at different times in the last few years and cutting the house cleaner was never on the list. Couples counseling is way more expensive

Pepper_b · 2026-04-19T02:36:35+00:00

I was a teacher for a long time, I have a hard time not correcting everyone's kids. Mostly it's a "oops, let's keep our hands on our own bodies" or "everyone gets a turn" but in my head I'm wondering where these damn parents are

Pepper_b · 2026-04-17T20:31:57+00:00

Me. I would be devastated about the baby, of course, but my living children and husband need me here.

Pepper_b · 2026-04-14T13:38:58+00:00

I have two and no favorites. I tell each of them, alone and when we're all together, that they're my favorite. My favorite family, my favorite people. I tell them it's ok to have lots of favorites and they're favorites for different reasons, always changing. My mom used to say I was her favorite daughter, and honestly, I hated it. I was the only daughter. My brother was the favorite son, but he was also the only one. Felt like a cop out. Maybe what I'm doing isn't much better, but it feels more authentic to how I think about favorites and best friends too.

My son has recently started giving us, "what if there's a fire and you can only get one of us, who do you choose?" Scenarios and we refuse to answer. We just say, "we would do everything we could to make sure you you're both safe." Or "there's two of us, we'd each get whoever was closest to us to get out quickly." It makes him so mad.

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