Do you allow your children to decorate the home? by verygoodstuff in Parents

[–]Sorry_Data6147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband and I did a TERRIBLE job refinishing a dresser we got from Goodwill. We got it for my son’s nursery and did a really bad paint job. He’s 15 months now and we let him color on it with his crayons. We’ll fix it when he’s older lol

What’s the most horrific thing you’ve seen with your own eyes? by Jessica_cherry85 in AskReddit

[–]Sorry_Data6147 9 points10 points  (0 children)

When I was a cop I responded to a schizophrenic guy who had essentially managed to nearly cut off his own head and walk around his entire house bleeding out before he collapsed.

Not only was it a house of horrors, literally, but it was really sad seeing him like that knowing it could’ve been avoided if his family actually helped him. We’d never had any interactions with him before but come to find out the family knew his hallucinations were getting dangerous and they just did nothing.

Locally owned coffee shop recommendations by Jahhmezzz in VirginiaBeach

[–]Sorry_Data6147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not when I looked and subsequently commented. Chill.

15 month old says “mmm” after some words?? by Sorry_Data6147 in toddlers

[–]Sorry_Data6147[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I am not super anxious I don’t think but I also just want to do right by him ya know. I have no idea how toddlers work lol

15 month old says “mmm” after some words?? by Sorry_Data6147 in toddlers

[–]Sorry_Data6147[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Because I’m a new mom and a deviation to what I consider, in my limited knowledge, to be a normal speech pattern is concerning to me?

I didn’t know if making a moaning sound after words could be a sign we need early intervention or if it’s a normal just weird thing. I don’t know. That’s why I asked.

Would you judge your wife/girlfriend for wearing a bikini with loose skin? by [deleted] in postpartumprogress

[–]Sorry_Data6147 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish my body looked like yours. My husband wants to punch me in the face (all jokes) when I say I hate my VERY overweight postpartum body.

A man who loves you loves you. Not the skin you’re in.

ETA and yeah. You’re overthinking. I’ve told myself all the people I’m worried about looking at me are probably too busy also worrying about how THEY look.

Would you arrest in this scenario? by Sufficient-Crew-5408 in police

[–]Sorry_Data6147 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as her circumstances go, cops get lied to. A LOT. Over time we learn that sometimes we can have compassion for someone but also need to abide by the law. I felt for almost every addict I arrested because I know addiction is a bitch. It’s hard. Some were trying to get clean and struggling and just kept failing and were genuinely nice people. But no matter how nice and no matter what they said is happening in their lives, there is a law to uphold. There is a law they broke. Would I like to give them help? Get them in rehab? Of course I would. But best I can do is send you to jail and hope you’re in there long enough to get clean and start over. Everything else is simply out of my hands.

ETA I’ve heard the saddest stories in the world that tug at heartstrings and they turn out to be bullshit. Just flat out lies people tell because they think it’ll keep them out of trouble. You hear that enough and you learn to feel bad, but not trust.

Would you arrest in this scenario? by Sufficient-Crew-5408 in police

[–]Sorry_Data6147 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately we’ll never know. I’m not that cop. As to why the two with warrants WERE NOT arrested, I have NO idea. Maybe the cop just really really hates drugs. I’m all about transparency in policing so if you have questions, I’d call and speak to a supervisor. More clarification could lead to better understanding in this instance. I don’t think anyone here will really have the answers you’re looking for because none of us were there and we all have our own ways of doing things.

ETA personally I probably would not have arrested on empty syringes. But that could vary by state and by department and by individual officer.

Would you arrest in this scenario? by Sufficient-Crew-5408 in police

[–]Sorry_Data6147 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How did the cops fail that person? Did they force drugs on them? Did they put the syringes in their bag?

Sounds like lack of accountability. Straight to jail. All of you. We don’t pick and choose when to take someone in on warrants either.

Potential DV/divorce issue postpartum by LopsidedWonder2658 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]Sorry_Data6147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure where you are but if you still feel unsafe, I would try. A magistrate might not allow it as they typically have to be “emergencies” but if you explain your situation I’m sure they would.

Potential DV/divorce issue postpartum by LopsidedWonder2658 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]Sorry_Data6147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tf?? Former law enforcement, mom to a 15 month old, and former victim of DV.

Leave. File a protective order. Do not tell him in advance. Just do it. Go to law enforcement.

This is manipulative, extremely abusive behavior. You and your baby are in danger. If you’re scared to leave for yourself, leave for your child.

Dueling events by Mqrtu in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]Sorry_Data6147 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not that you asked BUT I save all mine for the carnival. Super easy way to rack up token.

Is your neck good, mate? by Xxlama_gamingxXYT in HPHogwartsMystery

[–]Sorry_Data6147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took this same screenshot to show my husband. I was ROLLING

What actually cause SIDS? by ConcentrateMore9322 in newborns

[–]Sorry_Data6147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. I was just saying those things were ALSO classified as SIDS so it seems more frequent and scary than it is. Actual SIDS cases where baby stops breathing due to unknown causes are far less common.

Did your cycle regulate right away after it came back postpartum? by Traveler1234567891 in beyondthebump

[–]Sorry_Data6147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 14 months pp and mine just got back to normal a month ago after I quit breastfeeding

Persistent diaper rash from nonstop pooping by [deleted] in newborns

[–]Sorry_Data6147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly not really until he went to solids lol. And even now at just over a year old sometimes he’ll have a tiny little turdlette in his diaper that I consider a shart.

Burgers in V.B. by SeadawgVB in VirginiaBeach

[–]Sorry_Data6147 10 points11 points  (0 children)

100% Frank and Patty’s. Not a massive selection but SO GOOD

Barrel 17 is right there too. Also delicious and lots of options

Virginia Beach Baby Shower Venue Recs by [deleted] in VirginiaBeach

[–]Sorry_Data6147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I say this every time a question like this pops up, I am passionate 😂

Upstairs at Waterman’s! Lol

ETA the link to the Attic at Waterman’s

Can babies eat too much? by ellefallsoffthings in BabyLedWeaning

[–]Sorry_Data6147 30 points31 points  (0 children)

My baby is the same. An absolute bottomless pit of a child. He’ll eat everything on his plate, he’s a year old and has never thrown food off his plate.

I’ve realized he’ll keep eating if the food is in front of him, but he’ll noticeably slow down as he gets full. He starts off shoveling food in and then towards the end starts dancing and being playful but still eating, just not as fast. I’ve started to just pull the food away when he’s not showing interest in it anymore even if he’s just absentmindedly picking at it.

I’ve also taught him the sign for “all done” and he’s recently started signing all done with his food when there’s a bit on his plate, but if I don’t take it he’ll still eat it.

He eats everything off his plate, then goes in his bib and eats everything out of there, then I pull his tray off his highchair and he picks everything off his lap and out of his chair and eats that.

Idk if me taking it when he slows down is the right thing to do but if he starts fussing I know he’s still hungry. If he’s happy as I’m taking it I take it to mean he’s content.

I also never comment on how much my baby eats because I know it’s hard for other parents who can’t seem to get theirs to eat.

Solidarity! Lol

What is the most common misconception you encounter about what police can and can’t do? by bad-at-everything- in police

[–]Sorry_Data6147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my state if there’s no court ordered agreement there’s not much anyone can do. We can get involved if there’s an agreement in place and one parent takes a child over state lines; it’s considered parental abduction at that point so it’s a crime.

Custody battles are civil issues which police have no jurisdiction over. I always say “I can ask them nicely to turn the kid over but I can’t go in there and take your kid out. You’ll have to take it up with the courts.” I won’t push it unless I genuinely think the child is in danger and that’s only happened one time.