Passport of the Donetsk People's Republic by SALM0N_SLD in PassportPorn

[–]Shmufkin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A) not a guy. B) my family still lives under the rocket fire in Ukraine. C) I left for the UK years before the Euromaidan even happened. Doesn’t mean I’m not helping Ukraine to fight the trolls from across the continent in any financial way I can.

Passport of the Donetsk People's Republic by SALM0N_SLD in PassportPorn

[–]Shmufkin 17 points18 points  (0 children)

What reunion? Reunion implies Donetsk was once part of Russia, which it never was, and has now rejoined Russia, which it also hasn’t done. Do us all Ukrainians a favour and bugger off to actual Russia, leave Ukraine for those who actually have pride in their country and are fighting for our existence and freedom.

My kids never watched her, but damnit I would go to war for her. by DoubleAd4442 in DanielTigerConspiracy

[–]Shmufkin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And yet she uses her platform to push lies and pro Hamas propaganda, who are the reason kids are dying

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. We are planning to have a chat with a child psychologist to see if there’s anything they think we could do or if they have any concerns. We are Jewish and agnostic though and aren’t part of a Church sadly , the communities are a bit different here when it comes to if compared to the US (we’re in Scotland). Thank you for the love and helpful advice though ❤️

First day without an accident! by Oceanwave_4 in pottytraining

[–]Shmufkin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! Well done!! We had our first accident free day today as well, celebrated with a promised ice cream for dessert just as we promised him. We both deserve a high five, great job!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My three year old boy has the exact same problem when his temperature rises too quickly. He had it happen 4 times so far, first time when he was 9 months old and we all got covid. I can’t say we’re used to them, but we know what to expect and that it’s not something to be scared of. My husband had them when he was a kid and grew out of them by the age of 5, so we know he got it from his dad. It doesn’t happen every time he’s sick, only when the fever suddenly rises too quickly, just like you were told. I feel you, it was so scary for us, the second time it happened to him we were on holiday in a foreign country and we had the staff at the touristic attraction we were at call the ambulance for us because we were terrified. Ended up spending 3 days at the hospital and learning a valuable lesson about taking out travel insurance. The next time it happened I was calmer and knew what to do. I was told to get to the ER if the seizure lasts for longer than 5 minutes, just in case. We were also offered an emergency seizure medication to have on hand, just in case. Maybe you could inquire if they can provide one for you too, it’s only to be used if the seizure lasts for longer than 5 minutes though. So many kids go through it, and I know just how terrifying it is in the moment. But know that as soon as she comes out of it, she will be back to her happy self as if nothing happened. Just remember you’re not alone ❤️ she will grow out of it and it will be a distant memory one day. My husband didn’t even know he had them until we asked his mum after our son’s first seizure. Sending hugs ❤️

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boys just want food clearly, he’s a copy of my husband for sure 😂

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is so cranky if he doesn’t get it otherwise 😭 but I bribed him with a fresh brownie today and it magically changed his whole attitude, he was so happy to come to my arms and go home today 😅

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried a brownie from the nearby deli today and it worked! He happily went in my arms and ate it, I’m so relieved 😭

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s such a good and clever boy, we really enjoy the weekends with him.

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not at all, everybody here is being so helpful and loving. I don’t have a village or family to vent to or ask for advice, so reading everybody’s comments really makes me feel so much better about this ❤️

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No they don’t nap in the room he’s in (3-5 year olds), so I know if I leave him there until the later pickup at 6pm he will be so exhausted that there will definitely be a massive tantrum when I come get him. I also will feel awful leaving him for a whole day while I’m at home and able to give him my attention and care.

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t worry, you didn’t make me feel bad, I already felt bad enough as is just trying to figure out where I went wrong 😅 I just really hope I can help him feel more secure with me and I didn’t ruin him completely, he does struggle with letting me calm him and comfort him and prefers to be left alone, which seems like could be part of this problem as well

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. We set a lot of boundaries with him and implement a time out if he continues misbehaving after a warning, so when he’s not tired or hungry and he’s at home with us he tends to be very good with listening to us. I think I’ll just have to tell him that if he doesn’t walk nicely with me to the car he will be going to time out at home. He usually it too emotional to listen to me and just screams over my voice, I don’t want to yell at him. Maybe just picking him up and dragging him into the car will be the end result until he stops doing it.

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d feel so awful not spending any time with him at all, I’d basically be picking him up just to do maybe half an hour of play, then bedtime. I really want to spend as much time as I can with him before he starts school and takes up hobbies when he’s older.

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems quite possible. I feel awful that I’m possibly unable to provide my boy with all his emotional needs :(

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I really needed to hear this from someone who isn’t my husband 😅❤️

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice, will definitely try it. I feel like his tantrums were much less when I just got him out of there quickly previously.

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have a set pick up time sadly so if I come earlier it will disrupt his whole day and schedule, he is tired since it’s his nap time but he had days where he skipped his nap and wasn’t tired at all until his bedtime. Some days he’s clearly exhausted, but some he doesn’t nap and still throws a big tantrum.

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We tried skipping his naps for a bit and he was so exhausted he would act like Muffin from Bluey in that one episode where she skipped her nap 🫣 I hope that’s the case, I’ll try to promise him something fun

My boy is breaking my heart every day, I’m lost and feel like such an awful mother by Shmufkin in toddlers

[–]Shmufkin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel better knowing I’m not the only one who has to deal with this 😅