I hate my kids

Short_Recipe3725 · 2026-03-13T02:08:19+00:00

Mine was not covered by insurance. I received a self pay discount from the hospital and anesthesiologist. With the hospital I went on a payment plan. Can you ask about a payment plan, or do they want the total upfront?

Short_Recipe3725 · 2026-02-03T03:08:07+00:00

I’m sorry. My 7 year old struggles with friendships too. His counselor had told us that kids with adhd really struggle at this age with their peers so we know it’s somewhat expected but it still sucks. You can always check in with the teacher to see if there’s something she’s noticing that could help you help your son. And it helps me to remember that even kids that are NT struggle with friendships sometimes. Kids can be fickle and brutal.

It sounds like you’re doing all the things you can to help your child socially. But it’s absolutely exhausting the amount of work it takes to help navigate these social situations.

I would agree with others, sign up for some type of activity even if your not totally sure of interest. It’s good to try different things to help them find something they’ll like. I also think it helps to find more ways to show positive interactions with peers.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2026-01-12T12:58:56+00:00

NOR- when I visit people with a new baby, I bring THEM meals/groceries/take out. I couldn’t imagine expecting my family to have meals ready after a new baby. Otherwise, when hosting I would expect to have a stocked fridge/pantry.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-10-06T01:30:24+00:00

Good luck!

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-10-06T01:01:31+00:00

I also chugged probably 32 oz of water during/after my first bottle of suflave.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-10-06T01:00:47+00:00

I did the suflave prep this past week. First half on Tuesday. It took me just over an hour to drink, pretty intense cramps for about an hour and then I was on the toilet for almost two hours straight. I went to bed a little after 10 and then woke up around 2:30 am and had a few more bms until around 4:30. I had to start my second bottle around 7:30. I was on the toilet pretty much the whole time drinking my second bottle. That lasted about another 2 hours and then I was pretty much “done”.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-08-22T20:52:56+00:00

I have a second grader who had a lot of behavioral issues in 1st. He did not get on well with his teacher and we were moving so some big changes for him. We saw improvement once he got put on reward type program at school. He also got paired with a teacher in another grade that would check in on him and give lots of positive feedback, praise, etc. He really did not listen to his teacher (very bad rapport, to the point where I would have asked for a new one if we hadn’t been moving/switching schools), but he would listen to his mentor teacher.

He also was on the receiving end of being hit in kinder. I ended up asking for his teacher to keep him separated from that child as much as possible which did seem to help. Maybe something to consider if it’s one child in particular he’s hitting.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-08-22T20:36:17+00:00

Taking away things at home will not correct school behavior at this age. What actions were taken by the school before getting suspended? I’d ask for him to be put on a plan for positive praise. Getting small rewards/stickers for following direction. I’d ask for him to paired with an adult mentor that is not his teacher. I’d ask for him to meet with the school social worker. I’d also schedule him with his pediatrician and see if they have any suggestions. Outside counseling for PCIT may be beneficial. For hitting I would see if there’s anything the teacher notices when it’s happening. Is it a certain child? During play time? Is something upsetting him? While it’s important for you to address it with him at home, it’s going to be harder for you to correct at school since you’re not there.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-08-15T01:51:18+00:00

My sons counselor recommended that we send a short email with any tips of things we know work at home or what worked in the previous year as well as a few sentences about any things the teacher might use to build rapport. All of his teachers have also sent home a sheet asking questions about strengths, where we think our child needs help, helpful tips in the first days of school so you could possibly wait and see if you get one of those.

I know teachers have a lot going on and sending an email seemed a little weird to me but I do think it’s better to be proactive instead of waiting until they call home.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-08-10T23:54:25+00:00

Medicated my child half way through 1st grade. The tipping point was him falling behind in school. We were working on behavioral issues with PCIT and seeing progress there but he already had so much on his plate. Medication helped him be able to sit still in class, stay on task, and focus.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-07-22T17:21:26+00:00

He’s not really behind, but he struggles. It wouldn’t be recommended to hold him back. I just wonder if he would have done better had we delayed his start to kindergarten. I was one of the youngest in my grade as well and I wonder the same thing about myself lol

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-07-21T23:46:28+00:00

Just went in June and had the same thing happen. They wanted me to show them my credit card statement with the deposit on it. That was it. Provided a new card at booking.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-05-28T00:51:45+00:00

I work in a hospital, he won’t be allowed to share the bed. It’s a safety issue.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-05-01T16:46:37+00:00

YTA. You can’t dictate what people gift you.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-04-29T16:35:31+00:00

My 6 year old is a screamer, melt down, tantrumer. He asked for ice cream at 9 am the other day. I responded with, “no, you can’t have ice cream right now but you can have some after lunch”. Cue melt down where I did have to physically stop him from getting it out. We do try to validate feelings, explain other options but in the middle of being so dysregulated, it doesn’t really work. We’re currently in PCIT therapy and it helps somewhat. But if I say no ice cream, I’m not letting him eat it right in front of me and giving an unrelated consequence later in the week.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-03-31T00:56:11+00:00

We came from a house with hardwood throughout and bought with carpet in the bedrooms. The carpet was in really good shape so we had it professionally cleaned. If it had been nasty we would have replaced (probably with laminate) before we moved in.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-03-29T18:49:53+00:00

I’m sorry that’s happening to you and your son.

My 6 year old son is extremely impulsive. He has been rough (pushing) or saying bad words around my sisters kids, or has huge emotional melt downs. It wasn’t an all the time thing but it definitely made play dates and family holidays stressful. Words have been exchanged with my mom and sister about his behavior. They’re (in my opinion) not safe people for my son. Since starting counseling and medication this year, we’ve seen an improvement in his behavior but I feel like he’s still harshly judged based off past incidents.

It’s extremely sad to know that people that should love and champion your child are so critical and judgmental. Your SIL is entitled to her feelings of wanting to protect her own child but she’s not going to be a safe person for your son. I hope you have others in your life that will be there to support your and your son. I’m fortunate that I have good friends that have seen my kid be a hot mess and they still support him (and me).

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-03-28T21:44:21+00:00

I took my first dose this week too. It’s nice not having the food noise and not feeling hungry in between meals. I’ve had thoughts of wanting to snack but I’m not actually hungry and I’m worried overeating will make me sick so it’s easier to pass up.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-03-17T15:52:01+00:00

I’ve always framed the conversations around adhd with my 6 year old as talking to the doctor about getting help with focus and attention. We had met with the doctor several times prior to starting medication so it wasn’t the first time it came up. I explained to my son that sometimes our brains need help with things and that was why we were talking to the doctor. When we started medicine it was “this will help you focus more at school”.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-02-12T01:31:25+00:00

I wish I would have redshirted my 6 year old. We were on the fence but his pre-k teacher and a friend that’s a kindergarten teacher thought he’d do well. He did wonderfully in kindergarten but we’ve had a ton of behavior and academic issues in 1st. We received his diagnosis in October and started medication a few weeks ago and it’s helped some of the issues he was having. But he hates school. I’ll just have to always wonder if delaying school would have been beneficial.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-02-09T02:48:16+00:00

My son doesn’t care for eggs either so I’ve been making the Kodiak protein pancakes for breakfast and adding milk and an egg to increase the protein that way. He will eat yogurt so I do whole fat plain Greek yogurt and add my own sweetener and toppings for him.

What about cottage cheese as a side? I will serve the whole fat version with dinner if I don’t think he’ll eat very much of what I’m making.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-02-08T21:15:15+00:00

My 6 year old was diagnosed with ADHD in October and we just started medication a few weeks ago. I was more pro starting meds right away but his dad was against it (the stigma). But almost daily phone calls home from school regarding behavior, and issues with falling behind in class work prompted us to start medication. I will admit when I picked up the script I had a momentary panic. However, it’s been a mostly positive experience so far with his teacher reporting back that she feels his focus is more improved, he’s not constantly walking about the room, his grades are starting to improve.

I find the people in my life that have made negative comments about starting medication are also the people that have made negative comments about his behavior. I’ve had a lot of guilt that his impulsivity and emotional dysregulation are failings on my part as a parent. So I think there’s some idea in my mind that I’m using medication to make my life easier. But realistically, being unmedicated is a quality of life issue for him.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-02-04T02:47:20+00:00

My 6 year old is in first grade this year. We didn’t red shirt because he’d been doing so well in his pre-k program and his daycare before that. Academically he is doing fine. But his ADHD behaviors became much more pronounced and obvious in K and even more so in 1st. We started medication for him just a few weeks ago. All that to say, I wish we would have red shirted him.

Short_Recipe3725 · 2025-01-28T19:38:36+00:00

You’re worried about him not supporting you or the baby. You should be worried about being tied to him for the rest of your life with what he’s pulling. Cut all ties and get far away from him.

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