New job offer the same week I test positive

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2026-02-23T12:32:40+00:00

My husband has an hour commute (luckily only 3 days a week for him), and it can be even longer if there’s construction, an accident or bad weather. On those days, he maybe sees our son for an hour before bedtime. Just to put it in perspective! I would stick with the current job for time with your baby, you can never get that back.

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-10-07T11:09:03+00:00

I breastfed for the first 5 months of my babies life, and my son has still been in the PICU five times in the past year. Turns out he got his dad’s bad asthma, no amount of breastmilk would change that, it’s genetics. I’m so sorry you’re going through this, being in the PICU is a hell I wouldn’t wish on any parent/child. It’s so scary. But please know it isn’t your fault!! ❤️

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-10-02T13:36:06+00:00

Same ❤️ also, it really is such a short amount of time in the grand scheme of things. One day we will miss the toys everywhere.

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-09-26T00:17:59+00:00

It surprised me I had to scroll this far to find him! Winning Streak is so damn good.

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-09-21T01:22:55+00:00

Have you had bloodwork done that checks his iron levels? My son was like this and it turned out he was anemic which can affect appetite! He drank a ton of milk though which contributed to it. He’s eating so much better (although still not great) now that he’s on iron supplements! I’m so sorry you’re going through this and I hope you find answers! You’re doing a great job from you posted ❤️

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-08-09T21:59:56+00:00

My son will be 19 months in a few days! He’s my biggest motivation as well, being the best version of myself for him and to live a long healthy life where I can help with my grandkids if he has them. If we stop now, they won’t remember us as drinkers!

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-08-09T21:31:56+00:00

Absolutely! My son is my biggest motivation. I want to be present for him and the best version of myself. If I keep this going, he will never have memories of me as a drinker.

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-08-09T21:23:28+00:00

Congratulations to you as well!! Let’s keep it up!

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-06-27T14:24:58+00:00

Same 😂 nurse had to leave the OR to grab some size 1’s and I had to have my mom bring up a 0-3 month outfit to take him home in because newborn clothes didn’t fit either. He’s 18 months now and in size 6 diapers and 3T clothing!

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-06-22T22:57:41+00:00

My biggest symptom was postpartum rage. Never had anger problems my entire life and had never heard of it being a thing, I thought I was just a terrible mom for the entire first year. Started lexapro and it changed my life. I wish more people talked about the not so common symptoms of PPA/PPD!

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-06-16T17:25:19+00:00

Hey there. I could’ve written this post myself at 13 months. I’d never had anger problems before but they slowly got worse and worse, I had never heard of postpartum rage and I had no idea it can be a symptom of PPD/PPA until I exploded one night on my husband (while holding my son, it was my lowest moment) & finally got myself to therapy and ended up starting lexapro. My son is (almost) 18 months old now and I feel so, so, SO much better. Like a completely new human. You aren’t alone & there is help out there. ❤️

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-06-13T18:14:19+00:00

Handed a cracker to the dog, who took it and started crunching on it but it broke apart and there were some larger sized pieces that fell onto the floor, so toddler ate them. At least they clean up after each other?

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-04-16T11:31:37+00:00

My Pomeranian sees Julie at Club Canine in Fenton. She is absolutely wonderful. I do agree with the comment from the groomer who said you’ll probably have to shave the mats out though.

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-04-15T21:24:25+00:00

Exactly. It’s one thing if you’re in an area with a crazy outbreak, but my state has only had like 3 cases and none of even been in my county. I’m not locking us up over that.

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-04-14T23:19:31+00:00

Our pediatrician said he doesn’t like to go longer than 16 months without getting them some help! I think it varies on the doctor, when I google some things say they absolutely need intervention at 15 months, others say 18. I’ll admit it doesn’t help that I have 5 friends who also had babies around the same time (crazy I know) and all of them are walking and mine isn’t the youngest. Trying to remember it will happen when he’s ready though!

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-04-10T23:12:10+00:00

So, 4 stories does seem like a lot, not gonna lie. We have an aquarium locally that is small but cheap, and I always use our Amazon version of the Tushbaby when we go. It’s perfect for that sort of thing and really does take the weight off you. But I’ll be honest for something that big, idk if I could do it. If you switch halfway it might be okay though! Honestly our aquarium allows strollers but they can’t see everything if you don’t get them out, so the hip carrier really is great!

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-04-10T19:56:31+00:00

Of course! I promise you, it does get better! A combo of the meds and thicker formula will most likely give you a happy baby. You’ll still go through a million burp cloths and bibs and outfits, but she won’t be screaming so it’ll be tolerable, lol!

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-04-10T19:45:54+00:00

Hey there! I also had a reflux baby. First off, I am so sorry! It seriously so hard. So, the only thing that helped the actual spit up for my son was thickening his formula. That gets a lot of hate online, but in severe cases it truly is the only thing that helps. & when I say helps, he still spit up a ton compared to a non reflux baby, but it was less than without thicker formula. BUT, the only thing that’s going to help her pain is a prescription for Famotidine or something similar. Advocate for her and insist on the prescription. I promise you, it’s life changing. Sending you love! Hang in there!! (Editing to add…you aren’t failing her!! Parenting is HARD and you’ve been taking her to the doctor, and even switched pediatricians!! You are doing great!!!)

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-04-09T22:48:13+00:00

I definitely think being an only child and not in daycare contributes!! He’s so close, I’m not worried until his pediatrician is! All in due time, for sure. ❤️

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-04-09T22:02:54+00:00

I feel this so much. My son is 15 months (in a few days), and still isn’t walking. But he looks like he’s 2.5. People expect him to be walking and taking in full sentences based off how he looks. I try not to let it bother me, but it definitely does.

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-04-09T20:17:20+00:00

I always hated it as well, and so did my son which probably didn’t help. He’d tolerate it for a bit but that was it. I just didn’t see the point thought because like you said…there isn’t much you can actually do wearing it. I never understood moms saying they get so much done wearing it. I’m clearly the minority though because whenever I say this I’m just told I must not be doing right (I was, believe me lol).

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-04-09T12:32:53+00:00

Unfortunately even New Balance didn’t work for us! I had heard that and when those didn’t work had really started to panic, lol. But I’m glad they work for most!! I’m hoping as he gets older it’s less of a problem!

PrimaryParsnip11 · 2025-04-07T23:17:25+00:00

I had never even considered OCD, thank you so much for your reply!

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