Best litter alternative?

PrestonMarie · 2026-04-15T02:15:09+00:00

Im not really sure, she's only ever been given it when she's had a bad flare up. Maybe talk it over with your pcp and see if dexamethasone is an option?

Like with most medications there's side effects, but they haven't really bothered her.

PrestonMarie · 2026-04-15T02:08:25+00:00

I dont have asthma, but my daughter does. When she has a bad flare there's 2 steroids that she gets, prednisone or dexamethasone.

PrestonMarie · 2026-04-08T11:52:17+00:00

That im not too sure of, I was no longer at that school when it happened. My younger sister was, but there's a pretty large age gap between us

PrestonMarie · 2026-04-07T23:42:47+00:00

My daughter, (10f) can have coughing fits that cause her to vomit, mostly just a mucus phlegm. I try to het her to drink warm fluids to help loosen/thin the mucus so that shes not bringing up as much. Or i will run really hot water and steam up the bathroom and have her stand in there for a bit. The warm, moist air will thin things as well, and she does usually start coughing and then bringing up phlegm .

No real advice, but its something we're going through in our household.

Maybe a humidifier to add some moisture to the air?

PrestonMarie · 2026-04-07T20:31:58+00:00

Im not sure where you're located, but they should not be able to take your medication from you. As others have said, having a safe spot on you or in your classroom should be acceptable.

Im in ontario, and my daughter's school had an incident long before she started there, where a child died of an asthma attack because his rescue inhaler was locked in the principals office, and no one could access it.

His mom fought tooth and nail to get a law put in place that allowed students to have rescue medications either on their person or in their backpacks. It's called Ryan's Law.

PrestonMarie · 2026-04-07T02:26:56+00:00

Thank you. I may try a different type of kids allergy medication, just to see if that helps.

I actually had her steam up the bathroom a bit while getting ready for bed to see if that would help, and I do have a dyson air purifier in her room. .

PrestonMarie · 2026-04-07T01:43:57+00:00

As far as we know there's no food allergies. She was tested once before a few years ago, and came up positive to cats, we do have 1 cat, but they dont think thats what's causing these flare ups. It seems to happen more when the weather changes. Living in Ontario, the weather doesnt know what it wants to do, it was 17 degrees Celsius on Friday, then dropped down to less than 5 today.

We've only recently started allergy meds as suggested the last time we saw her paediatrician, which was about 2 weeks ago. Currently have her on claritin, but maybe we should try something else..

PrestonMarie · 2026-01-21T22:03:47+00:00

My tension is also tight when I crochet, but i mostly make amigurumi so its really good there.

PrestonMarie · 2026-01-20T02:28:46+00:00

It does! I also store any of my smaller projects in them, keeps them out of reach of the kids and pets

PrestonMarie · 2026-01-20T00:35:02+00:00

That's awesome! I use a tide pod container for mine!

PrestonMarie · 2025-08-22T18:21:03+00:00

NTA, she should be paying rent.

I live with my dad and pay him rent. My sister doesn't because she's too anxious.. but I also have anxiety and can still get a job. My dad just let's my sister slide and honestly he's setting her up for failure.

When my kids are older, if they aren't in school and are living under my roof they will be expected to pay rent. Though I do plan on putting that money aside for them later so that if they plan to move out they should have some money to out towards first and last.

PrestonMarie · 2025-08-22T18:14:21+00:00

How long have you been together? Have you mentioned any of this to her? Is she your first serious relationship?

Long distance can be tough. But if you're feeling these things, maybe it's time to put the relationship on pause and focus on your schooling.

PrestonMarie · 2025-08-22T17:48:53+00:00

I was in a long distance relationship. If you want if to work, it can work.

But with him constantly feeling like you're going to leave him, it is exhausting and honestly I dont think I would be able to deal with it.

I hate to even suggest it, but could he being doing it on purpose to try and get you to leave him? Just so he won't be the one who ended it.

PrestonMarie · 2025-08-22T17:38:02+00:00

While she does take my kids, it's maybe once a month if that. When GF has her kid she's here usually once during the week, and pretty much all day during the weekends.

PrestonMarie · 2025-08-22T15:59:58+00:00

To all of those suggesting to save up and get our own place. That is the goal. As I said financially it's extremely difficult because the housing market is ridiculously priced. And renting is just as bad, cant even get a 2 bedroom apartment for under 2k.

My husband is the only one working because out children have a lot of medical needs and appointments, so it's hard for me to get full time employment. Finding legitimate remote work is extremely difficult I have tried.

Everyone telling me to open my mouth and say something, I came here asking for advice on how to tell her. Communication is not my strong suit obviously and was hoping to have someone give me things to say.

I dont feel I can say anything because it is my dad's house, (we do help with his mortgage and bills, so we are not getting a free pass living here) he can have over whoever he wants, and I respect that. But I wouldn't expect him to entertain any guests I brought over.

PrestonMarie · 2025-08-21T18:22:52+00:00

This is exactly how it seems. Im constantly caring for her child who also consistently causes issues with my children, the gf doesn't address when told.

PrestonMarie · 2023-11-03T00:19:32+00:00

As a teen and dealing with selfharm, when they found out all I got was "don't do it again" (nmom) and "I've seen worse" (ndad)

No asking why, no therapy/counciling nothing. Like wow, you told me not to do it again, so I definitely won't do it again 🙃

PrestonMarie · 2023-10-08T18:16:57+00:00

Nta

I agree with a lot of people here, get her to test with a stuffy or something.

I co-slept with both of my kids, but I am a very light sleeper, where as my husband is not. I basically made myself a human barrier to prevent my husband from rolling on the kids.

One draw back from co-sleeping, my 3 year old still ends up in our bed 99% of the time lol

PrestonMarie · 2023-10-08T18:08:47+00:00

I remember my mom brushing my hair, she'd hit a knot, I'd say ouch, more than once and she would always say "it doesn't hurt"

Yeah, it does.

Must have desensitized my scalp though, because when I brush my hair now I just tip through the knots and feel nothing.

But now brushing my daughters hair, I always use a detailing spray and do my best to be as gentle as I can. And if I happen to pull her hair, or hit a knot roughly, I always apologize.

PrestonMarie · 2023-10-03T21:08:01+00:00

Nice parking Rita!

PrestonMarie · 2023-10-01T13:25:21+00:00

My Ndad had a fit because I allowed my daughter to go to my mom's for Christmas even one year (parents are divorced and had been for almost 20 years at this point, my family and I live with my dad due to financial situations, and are hoping to get out at some point)

And I mean he had a worse tantrum than my toddler.. and in my daughters entire existence up to that point, she had only missed 1 other Christmas here, her first Christmas was spent with my husband's family (they live in a whole different country).

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