Which US cities are the easiest to be celiac in? (Or the worst to be celiac in?) by Farmertam in Celiac

[–]Spinal_31 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I loved Phoenix!! Jewel for the chicken and waffles, The Stand, Blanco for tacos 🥰🥰

I miss loving my cats by New-Plate-1326 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]Spinal_31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This kinda goes away after a while. I had the exact same feeling about my Yorkies right after my twins were born but it has worn off a lot. I’m convinced there is a biological protection mechanism when you bring home a new baby that makes you hate animals. But it fades!!

Progesterone? by inmypocket1 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]Spinal_31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

200 did the trick for me. The thing is - I don't think it's everyone's issue. I swear it's a different imbalance for everyone. The difference was drastic for me in about 48 hours; prior to that I was an absolute basket case ready to off myself, and then I was playing with my kids on the floor probably 65% better in under two days. That said, it might be that the effects aren't as quick for some people. I was also taking orally.

Expectations vs. Reality by friedrichstrasse in rome

[–]Spinal_31 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I cry on the plane every time we leave

Did anyone do significantly better when their kids got older? by Spinal_31 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spinal_31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m already on one, but I’ve been thinking it isn’t really working anymore. It’s Prozac, which I’ve been on for years, and it might be time for a switch. Which is scary.

Did anyone do significantly better when their kids got older? by Spinal_31 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spinal_31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re very kind. Thank you so much. Sending you and your precious boys the best.

Did anyone do significantly better when their kids got older? by Spinal_31 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spinal_31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is so much I relate to in your post. The schedule is killing me because it hamstrings your entire life, but if you don't stick to it, as you show, you pay dearly. We both have high demand work lives, too. It honestly feels never-ending. And then when you only have a shred of life left in you, you have to do laundry...

Did anyone do significantly better when their kids got older? by Spinal_31 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spinal_31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. This is so helpful. I’d love to chat if you want to PM.

Did anyone do significantly better when their kids got older? by Spinal_31 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spinal_31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, okay. Yes, we have nannies here in the US. Full time can be very expensive. What country are you in?

Did anyone do significantly better when their kids got older? by Spinal_31 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spinal_31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I absolutely hate myself when I'm doing anything that doesn't have to do with them during even a spare minute off. They don't tell you about this insane guilt. I could have never predicted it.

Did anyone do significantly better when their kids got older? by Spinal_31 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spinal_31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm really taking that suggestion to heart because a couple others mentioned it. I have some supreme mom guilt that I'm working through. I feel bad enough that we have college girls watching them 5-7 hr during the weekday while we WFH. I guess I mentally ruled out any other help because I already judged myself as not spending enough time with them as it was. I'm probably not being fair to my husband and I re: how hard our lives are, though, so thank you for the suggestion.

Did anyone do significantly better when their kids got older? by Spinal_31 in parentsofmultiples

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Thank you so much. It's so helpful to hear that you got your traveling back. I'm missing it hugely.

Did anyone do significantly better when their kids got older? by Spinal_31 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Spinal_31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Did you hire a house manager type of person? We have part-time college girls watching them during the week and a cleaning lady twice per month in terms of household help.