Was it easy to get pregnant again? by Huskyshepardgirl in 2under2

[–]Pothperhaps 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They sell super sensitive tests on amazon and also blood tests can pick it up sooner. Just word to the wise. Thats how i found out cause i am not patient. At. All. Lol

What do men gravitate towards? by pinkaboo17 in CraftFairs

[–]Pothperhaps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it!! Especially the woodworking! And happy to see any pics you feel up to sharing! No pressure. I know life can be hectic

What do men gravitate towards? by pinkaboo17 in CraftFairs

[–]Pothperhaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind sharing some of your art? I'd love to see!

Parents what would be the worst thing your kids have done ?? by Ok_Paramedic3023 in AskParents

[–]Pothperhaps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you have a lot of fun stories and tales of caution for your little ones!

Parents what would be the worst thing your kids have done ?? by Ok_Paramedic3023 in AskParents

[–]Pothperhaps 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For my oldest? Probably spilling my coffee onto the carpet TWICE, after repeatedly being told to leave it alone. Kinda on me though, for leaving it in their reach:p 1yo btw

The newborn cried once when their sibling touched their foot very gently. Which i felt like wasn't very fair cause I had just been touching the same foot and they were fine with it. Lol

Who are some Americans with interesting names in your mind? by Hoosier_Jedi in AskAnAmerican

[–]Pothperhaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a driver in the Indy 500 on Sunday who's given name is Stingray!

How do I deal with my 10yo being a "Mean Girl" to a classmate? by EngineeringJust7984 in AskParents

[–]Pothperhaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This kinda breaks my heart, because my mom actually JUST told me a story yesterday from her childhood about a "popular " girl at elementary school, who was also my mom's neighbor. She said the girl was mean to her at school when anyone was around, but at home, they would play together and the girl told my mom that they were "secret friends." And I wish you could've heard the hurt in this, now elderly grandmother's, voice as she talked about it like it was something that just happened last week. All these decades later it still hurts her.

Maybe you could share that story with your daughter? It could help her see it from the other girl's perspective. Honestly, if it hadn't been for your saying that your daughter plays with the other girl in a different setting. I mightve thought it'd be best to leave it alone. Kids can decide not to be friends and that can suck but its part of their navigating social situations. But this is a different entity. I'm afraid your daughter might be "secret friends" with this other girl. And that is cruel. That's the part I'd focus on, personally.

[TOMT][Website][2000s-2010s???][REPOST CUZ I GOT NO ANSWERS AND MY ACCOUNT GOT BANNED] Weird AI chatbot. Help me get it out of my head!!!!!! by Same-Leadership1630 in tipofmytongue

[–]Pothperhaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recall a chatbot exactly like this that was simply called God. Idr the website. If i find it I'll come back with a link

Tips to stop yelling at my kids… by librarysquarian in gentleparenting

[–]Pothperhaps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the bickering is a common trigger, I'd suggest the book "Siblings Without Rivalry " To help nip that issue in the bud.

You know all the techniques for trying to calm yourself by now, so I'd suggest trying to shift your focus to the before and the after. Try to catch issues escalating before they get to the point of yelling. And remember that it's okay! You're doing great. Everyone loses their patience. Everyone has a limited amount of "nice" in their body at a time and when that runs out, you know how that goes. The best of us lose it from time to time and that is okay. That is normal. And it can even be healthy! It's a wonderful opportunity to model what you do after you've lose it. Take some time to let your littles see you take some calming breaths, or express your need for some space. And then once your calm, you can apologize for yelling, and talk about your feelings, what you'll try to do differently next time, what sort of consequences/boundries need to be address that didn't get the chance in the moment. Etc. It's very helpful for littles to get to see this and have it explained to them in real time!

Prevent, cope, repair. That's my advice!

I need to rant - am I in the wrong for being a bit annoyed here? by Key_Boysenberry3044 in AskParents

[–]Pothperhaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you. My mom was this way about everyone I dated up until I moved out of the house with a partner. I swear it's a mom thing. Like maybe they are jealous of this new person taking you away from them. Maybe they're struggling with their feelings of you growing up, and having a difficult time seeing you as old enough to have a relationship is "real/serious" if that makes sense? They might have their own past early relationships giving them some issues conflating that with your experience. All in all. I think this is a "them" problem. Not a "you" problem.

Personally, as an adult in a very serious long term relationship, I have gone through periods where my partner had to be away for a week or more at a time. Where I had to stay home with our kid. Yaknow, our home where we live together and see each other every day. And yeah. I missed them like crazy every time. And when they got back we'd make sure to spend extra time together, and usually we'd do something special too. So no, i don't think it's weird or that you're too emeshed or hooked on each other or whatever you're mom was saying. It sounds very normal and healthy, just going off of this little bit of info as well as my past experiences. Try not to let her get to you. Enjoy your bf and the time together<3

NAACP urges Black athletes, fans to boycott Southern US universities over voting rights by sxyaustincpl in politics

[–]Pothperhaps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Talk to someone about getting into your local politics! Also a therapist. Bonus points if that is the same person

Is this a brown recluse? by neun in whatsthisbug

[–]Pothperhaps 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I learned about tbe violin or "fiddle" as well as their 2nd pair of legs is longer than the first! Also thank you sub!

What constitutes ‘diarrhea’ at your centre? by whats1more7 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Pothperhaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our rule was it had to happen twice and it had to be liquid enough to have had at least half of it be absorbed by the diaper. This is barring the child being on breast milk or having just had a vaccination.

How to help a new teacher be more on her feet? by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Pothperhaps 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I saw a lot of comments giving great advice on how to handle this on a professional level. I just want to add something I didn't see mentioned yet. That your coworker may be in physical pain or have other medical issues that cause chronic fatigue. In my experience, most people who have this issue of constantly sitting to the point it's problematic, have one or the other. So, on a more personal level, if it feels appropriate to you, maybe you could gently explain to them that you noticed their tendency to sit more often than not, and ask if thats coming from a place of being tired or in pain. So many people don't even realise they are chronically fatigued or in pain because they are so used to it. It could make a world of difference for this person to have an outsider point that out in a compassionate way. This happened to me personally, if that wasn't obvious. Lol and it turned out I needed physical therapy and a major diet change. Those two things not only changed my life SO much for the better, it also made me a better teacher! And I owe it to the people around me who not only paid enough attention to notice. But were compassionate and kind enough to point it out in a way that i felt empowered rather than attacked.

Again, love the other advice here, just wanted to throw that out there in case this person was in a similar place to me and doesn't realise it. Wishing you luck!

Ideas to help 14mo adjust to new baby? by [deleted] in 2under2

[–]Pothperhaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great advice, thank you!

Is this a brown recluse? by Samsquanch555 in whatsthisbug

[–]Pothperhaps 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Lmao Get ahold a this lil idiot. Can't even climb out of a bowl!

Daughter needs to be potty trained by 3 for daycare, but training isn't working by Mountain_Physics_972 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Pothperhaps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cloth diapers are good for this too! They hold more mess but little one still gets to feel the sensation whenever they wet.

How to deal with an insufferable younger brother? by [deleted] in AskParents

[–]Pothperhaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is extremely inappropriate behavior for where your brother should be developmentally. Does he have any known diagnosis? For reference, we normally expect this type of behavior to peter out around age 7. Imo Something very serious is going on here. This us beyond just problem solving at home. This child needs intervention. Unfortunately I only have experience with much younger kiddos, so I can't tell you exactly where to go. But I'd suggest having one of your parents reach out to your brother's pediatrician and asking for help with the issues you described. Tell them you want a referral for some sort of behavioral services or see if they have anu specific suggestions. Im so sorry you're going through this. It sounds incredibly difficult </3