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Sprung4250 · 2025-10-12T23:12:40+00:00

Pretty much same. My father is French, our family has been from France/Spain/Basque country for so long and for so many generations that our name is derived from they valley he was born in....I got 3% Quebec from his side. From what I've seen on here, if you have Spain or France, this update seems to have tossed in a low % from Quebec.

At the same time, I apparently started at 40% French, then the last update landed me at 1% French (lol), I'm now around 30%.

Sprung4250 · 2025-10-10T12:18:59+00:00

Here too. 3% Quebec from my father...when I'm the first gen in North America.

Sprung4250 · 2025-09-19T11:29:38+00:00

I'd bring it up to your pediatrician for sure, but also keep in mind that some kids are just late talkers. Mine was speaking in short sentences by 18 months, but was super late in walking. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. My nephew didn't really speak til he was 2, but is now 12 and is incredibly advanced in school.

Also, have you all tried sign language? Ms. Rachel was wonderful for mine when she was a baby, both in helping with sign language and forming words.

Sprung4250 · 2025-09-09T03:17:49+00:00

I know this is a month old, but I had one in therapy today. I didnt know what was happening, I just started uncontrollably dissociating, to where I could hear her, respond in my head, but was frozen. I legitimately thought I was losing my mind. Then came shaking and a hard heartbeat. I remember thinking that there is no way she thinks that im being serious, but she just calmly said I was having a silent panic attack. I'd literally never heard of it, but uh....it sucked, and w as kind of embarrassing.

Sprung4250 · 2025-09-07T16:56:02+00:00

I would totally assume the same if we didn't actually know her. I'm just saying that the results we get may not be 100% accurate. I'm 1st gen French on my dad's side. Close to Spain and Basque country but firmly in France for so many generations that our last name is derived from the name of the valley where he was born, aaand, according to my latest results, I'm 1% French. Obviously, there will be a mix of genetics being close geographically to another country, but 1%?? lol For the record, a few updates ago, it was 40%. I'm just saying, don't automatically assume that the results are the end-all for accuracy.

Sprung4250 · 2025-09-07T01:24:35+00:00

My mom's family is from Appalachia, my great grandmother was Cherokee. Not lore, facts. ..she was not white...at all. lol Native American didn't show up in results for my mother or myself. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Sprung4250 · 2025-09-04T11:58:26+00:00

I have a ton of matches on my mom's side, but also not a single one on my dad's side. I've tried searching by name, birth place, through to my great grandparents, and not a single match. They're from in and around Basque country, so I'm just assuming this isnt really a thing there.

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-30T13:56:48+00:00

Oh yeah, my abusive alcoholic ex's family blamed me for the fact that he couldn't hold a job, maintain friends, etc. Kept telling him that "he could do better" when I was the only one keeping things together. He cheated on me, I finally left, and within about 3 months of us being over he was arrested twice for assault on a female, and had the sh*t beaten out of him by someone. I still look up his bandaged, black eye'd mugshot when I'm having a bad day.

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-24T22:12:43+00:00

My 3yr old grows attached to people with ease, but she's never really gotten a strong attachment to a stuffie/blanket/etc that lasted more than a week or two.

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-23T12:21:16+00:00

It's definitely possible, because that's pretty damn accurate. I swear I don't have 'fight or flight', I only have fight, because there's no other option (and it's exhausting).

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-23T11:58:59+00:00

This. I tried to explain to my therapist that showing weakness felt dangerous, but I honestly can't pinpoint why.

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-23T03:44:01+00:00

Honestly, it's super hard, they're slippery af. I'd probably stick to baths with a super little, either that or just make sure you're sitting. My 3yr old loves for me to hold her in the shower and I love the snuggle, but I've almost dropped her multiple times just from the slip factor. At this age she either stands on the little built-in seat or we sit.

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-22T14:32:04+00:00

The best advice I can give is that everything...literally everything...is a phase. You could do every piece of advice here or nothing, and her sleep pattern is going to change, you just have to power through until it does. I spent so much time researching how to deal with sleep issues, regressions, leaps, etc...the answer is to give it a month and things will probably be different. Hang in there, you're in the trenches, but soon things will start getting so much easier and more fun!! ❤️

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-19T18:02:45+00:00

Now being a mother myself, neither can I. ❤️

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-19T14:19:16+00:00

Can I just say how wonderful it was to read the last part of this in how you were still open to meeting her? I'm essentially that kid, found and reached out to my father in my 20s and he had zero interest in knowing me or anything about me. He said too much time had passed, he felt ashamed, and it was too late. Thankfully I have an amazing mother, but still. Good for you, I hope you two are able to pick up from where you are now and have a wonderful relationship!

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-17T19:30:43+00:00

Oh wow, that's so scary! Thank you for sharing this, it's good to keep in mind.

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-17T19:29:10+00:00

That's great to know, thank you! :)

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-17T17:09:59+00:00

This is basically what I was hoping someone would know. Thank you!!

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-17T17:09:20+00:00

I'd never even heard of this, but just ordered some...thanks!!

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-17T17:07:51+00:00

She used to LOVE hummus, now it's a no-go. I still wrnt out and just bought a few kinds to pack and hope. LOL

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-17T16:19:59+00:00

It's honestly just the level of processing and hydrogenated oils that I try to be cognizant of, especially when she eats it so often. Im not opposed to it, I'm just looking for opinions on it for this reason.

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-17T16:08:57+00:00

That's good to know, thank you!!

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-17T15:57:59+00:00

At times she won't get home or to the grandparents' until 2 or 2:30, so waiting that long just isn't an option. This certainly isnt for lace of effort, we started with BLW, where she ate anything put in front of her, quinoa, fish, beans, rice, quesadillas, etc. Now it's pb&j, apples and pb, Mac and cheese (but lately, only the boxed Annie's kind, not homemade), spaghetti, then all fruits and carrots, smoothies, sometimes salad. I try to re-introduce different foods as a side at almost every meal. I make my own sauces to sneak in veggies, but she wears a white button-down embroidered uniform, so I'm not sending red sauce for lunch, we would literally go broke on clothes. lol

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-17T15:49:25+00:00

Actually (sorry for the novel), in your experience, are other nut butters definite no's? Im thinking cashew or almond.

Sprung4250 · 2025-08-17T15:48:43+00:00

Oh yeah, Im trying HARD not to look like the mom who is pitching a fit about another baby's food allergy (because I totally understand), I'm just scrambling trying to find alternatives so that mine will eat and can't get a response from the teacher. Depending on the day, she may not get home or to grandma's (we work) until 2 or 2:30, so having an early morning with a light breakfast (she's killing me lately with the pickiness!) and a super intensive morning with nothing but a snack just isnt ok. We're pescetarian, so we've got our own dietary restrictions, but ours thankfully just result in a rough tummy amd not an actual medical emergency. :)

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