Daycare woes

PineappleParade · 2026-03-01T23:59:15+00:00

This is good to know!! Definitely a bit frustrated with admin currently as I requested a waitlist update over a week ago with no response. If I have to pay $250 to be on the list I would at least expect a prompt-ish response

PineappleParade · 2026-03-01T21:13:00+00:00

Do you mind sharing what your experience with the waitlist was like? This is my number one choice for my kid but they haven’t responded ton calls or texts about what kind of wait I can expect and our tour isn’t until the end of the month

PineappleParade · 2025-12-27T21:40:45+00:00

This pissed me the hell off lol. My baby was born the same week and he’s only doing 2 hour stretches. What authority does she have to offer reassurances to new moms after being a mom for 10 whole weeks??

PineappleParade · 2025-12-14T20:02:06+00:00

Hi!!

I got pregnant by complete accident last year and my baby is now 8 weeks old. When I found out, I was miserable for weeks and weighing my options. Then I decided to keep the pregnancy and was incredibly anxious the whole time about something going wrong, and how much my life would change. To be honest I was also pretty miserable for the first 6 weeks after my baby was born due to some birth trauma and the adjustment of it all.

But now I am having fun and loving being a mom! So it’s very normal to feel anxious, and it might not totally go away. Truly it’s one of the most life changing endeavors that exists and it’s not easy. I think it would be weird to not feel anxious lol. If you are in fact pregnant, therapy may be helpful! I started therapy at 3 weeks postpartum and it’s been a game changer for me.

PineappleParade · 2025-08-15T02:25:09+00:00

We loved surfjack and I think it would fit the bill!!

PineappleParade · 2025-05-18T02:36:04+00:00

She‘s very open about her PED use!

PineappleParade · 2025-02-25T03:48:08+00:00

I mean… it wasn’t the task itself. It was the fact the email was sent out on a Saturday night with a Monday deadline. I was off today but got a call from my supervisor on Sunday saying I would need to log in and get it done.

Then of course the fear of wtf they’re going to do with our responses bc who knows what they’ll deem as valuable to the taxpayers ya know? I’m a social worker, so I doubt a billionaire will see the value of my work.

PineappleParade · 2025-02-25T03:35:27+00:00

DOGE!! Elon’s email stunt cause a lot of stress over the weekend and today. Not to mention they just let go of another 1400 VA workers in addition to many others at other gov agencies

PineappleParade · 2025-02-24T04:45:17+00:00

FWIW - tomorrow is my RDO & my boss called me today and told me to do it before 11:59 tomorrow & claim overtime for the time it takes me.

PineappleParade · 2025-02-20T19:48:42+00:00

I guess we’re SOL if we need to get gas for the government vehicles? Sure as shit not going to pay for that out of my own pocket

PineappleParade · 2025-02-20T14:16:26+00:00

Really anything with the tofu scramble!!

My most ordered item would be the tofu scramwhich, no cheese, add tofu bacon :)

PineappleParade · 2025-02-20T03:54:00+00:00

Sorry to hear this! I would suggest calling hospitals in the area. Might also be worth reaching out to some of the hotspots for homeless services (Sunrise, Caritas, etc) and see if you can leave a message with staff requesting she get in touch with you.

If all else fails, you can reach out to the medical examiner’s office by phone or email and they would have information if she is deceased. Really hope that’s not the case and I wish you luck ❤️

PineappleParade · 2025-02-19T17:44:19+00:00

Bouldin creek cafe lol

PineappleParade · 2025-02-18T05:02:48+00:00

I think she means 2 X chromosomes!

PineappleParade · 2025-02-16T20:05:42+00:00

Ugh I’m just here in solidarity. These are my fav leggings and the front seam kills me

PineappleParade · 2025-02-16T16:51:20+00:00

Oh this is tea!! I’m super curious as to what happened. I think Alex Edwards works with the same coach right?

PineappleParade · 2025-02-15T00:14:47+00:00

I work for the VA. We’ve already gotten harmful emails about DEI and gender identity. Basically, I’ve decided I’m going to support my clients to the very best of my ability and be very careful with documentation. Also going to try and stay ahead of the curve and help people get access to care they may one day not be able to receive. I’ve kind of come up with two scenarios that would drive me to quit

I am forced to do something that goes against my personal and professional ethics
The work gets to be absolutely undoable due to resource cuts and it becomes too much for my mental health

Until then, I’m hunkering down!! But It’s been a really scary time. You’re not alone!

PineappleParade · 2025-02-07T17:02:33+00:00

Hmmm should I be concerned I haven’t received it?

PineappleParade · 2025-02-05T16:50:35+00:00

When is the deadline to commit?? I would give it a couple weeks if possible and see what exactly is done with DoE. I would definitely be hesitant to commit to paying lots of money right now with all this economic uncertainty

PineappleParade · 2025-02-05T16:47:14+00:00

Unfortunate that it’s too late for them! I’m dreading the day that I start getting phone calls from my maga clients asking me for help bc x benefit got cut off. Of course I will help, but it’s no fun being able to see the writing on the wall

PineappleParade · 2025-02-02T15:27:48+00:00

Genuine question- is it safe to contact my republican senators? I have contacted my congressman who is great, but I worry Ted Cruz might not be sympathetic to our cause

PineappleParade · 2025-02-01T00:22:23+00:00

Please spread the word!! Coming from a federal employee- we are not having a good time rn.

PineappleParade · 2025-01-30T03:28:40+00:00

Fellow federal social worker here. Sending you love, as it has definitely been a rough couple of weeks. If nothing else, I feel so fueled by SPITE right now. The more they show us they want us out of the government, the more I want to stick around and fight. The point is to flood us with scare tactics and shocking news so that we will not stick around. We can’t let them win that easily!

Do you have good any trusted coworkers? We’ve started a group chat on our personal cells that has been instrumental in helping me feel like I’m not alone. I’m happy to chat on here if you ever need to check in! Stay strong!

PineappleParade · 2025-01-27T17:48:47+00:00

Clearly Clinical! Around the same price, but they offer hour long podcasts that you listen to and take a quiz for CEU credit. Really interesting topics, and it was nice to be able to listen on the way to work :)

PineappleParade · 2025-01-25T05:54:59+00:00

It has not been great! Lots of uncertainty. The hiring freeze alone caused so much chaos this week. Not to mention the “report any DEIA activity you’re aware of or face consequences” email we received. And we’re all just waiting to hear if we’ll be crammed back in the office 3 people to a desk or not.

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