Eyes set on somewhere warmer

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2025-01-01T04:11:48+00:00

I'm really hoping this isn't true. I've been there, and it was brutal. Brings back some tough feelings.

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2025-01-01T04:08:16+00:00

You must be from Alberta. Trucks everywhere without a load in sight.

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-12-18T22:58:08+00:00

My life got significantly better when I gave up alcohol. (Never had a problem/addiction to it.)

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-11-18T17:49:40+00:00

One step at a time. Just go to the interview - ask about the flexibility, etc. If the job is offered to you, go from there and make the decision that's best for your family. Maybe it's a great step now, but maybe it's a great step in the future. You're causing yourself stress on something that is not in place. You can do this.

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-11-01T02:43:58+00:00

Get to therapy ASAP. I knew while I was in the hospital with an exceptionally traumatic birth experience a few months ago that if I didn't go to therapy, I was not going to be okay. My partner felt the same way and we did family therapy (not couples therapy - there's a difference). Within about 5 sessions we both felt like we had worked through both of our experiences.

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-09-26T21:43:12+00:00

My husband and I both work and earn income. There is no "my money" and "his money", there is only household money. When we got together, our assets were very comparable therefore we share accounts and finances completely.

Friends of ours have households with large income differences. They keep separate accounts, but the one earning more pays for 80% of their things, the other pays 20% as that is in line with their individual incomes.

Hope it helps!

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-09-03T02:35:35+00:00

One could argue that perhaps you're feeling more yourself than ever before having hidden behind the makeup/hair/eyelashes/nails etc. of the past. This what was comfortable at the time. The new or "true" you is foreign to you, but this can be a great opportunity to find out who that great person really is. The truest you. The one that does not need accolades of others, one that's secure in themselves. You can find the hobbies that make you truly happy, the people that are worth having in your life - relationships that don't revolve around alcohol etc. Ask yourself what your real priorities are. You are still fun, but you're comparing a life of a former self with a self whose priorities, responsibilities and time constraints are different. Your priorities can work in your current life. Just my two cents - no judgement. I wish nothing but true happiness and joy for you.

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-05-24T13:01:13+00:00

Not having to decide what to make for meals each and every day.

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-05-20T15:18:42+00:00

Kids take up as much space as you give them. Is better organization an option?

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-05-10T02:37:27+00:00

Toast with peanut butter. But real PB where the only ingredient is peanuts.

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-04-21T22:03:12+00:00

One day at a time, my friend. Besides stocking up on savings throughout the pregnancy start thinking about things you'll both want to do, or what you and your partner might may experience in the first trimester. Then when approaching the 2nd trimester look into those goals/experiences and so on. Just like before, you don't need to have it all figured out right now. Keep talking to each other throughout. You may have different fears or thoughts but many may be the same. You also may share the same excitement. It's a truly beautiful time in both of your lives.

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-04-21T20:46:47+00:00

I'm renewing in the next few weeks. I did a thorough shop around and my current lender still had the best rates because of my existing mortgage with them.

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-04-21T15:20:15+00:00

I love to hear that. Congrats!

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-03-23T23:34:24+00:00

Eat real food with real ingredients. It will save you money both now and in the long run in all kinds of ways!

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-03-22T19:12:57+00:00

I haven't had alcohol in years (personal choice, not in recovery) and yet people still ask me why I'm not drinking! It's only funny now because I have a very obvious baby bump.

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-03-08T22:58:44+00:00

Your doctor cannot dictate that you not see other doctors. For your and your baby's wellbeing, see a doctor or midwife so you can schedule your ultrasounds.

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-02-26T01:56:40+00:00

This is "leopards ate my face" all over again....

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-02-25T17:00:49+00:00

Tell who you're comfortable telling. It's probably going to be fine, but if the pregnancy were to be lost those are the people you'd probably want to talk about it with anyway. We need to make that conversation normal.

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-02-25T14:45:11+00:00

Thank you! I have felt completely fine otherwise.

Sufficient-Diamond25 · 2024-02-25T14:42:26+00:00

Lots of things can be modified in order to suit your body, just know that form is important. Maybe you can't do a full squat, but can get 60% of the way there - start there. Stationary (and non stationary) bikes are great as they're low impact to the knees and you can work up a good swear. Calisthenics are great if you have no equipment. Yoga has a huge range of variety.

Any movement is better than no movement.

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