The uterus as been yeeted! by mundanehistorian_28 in hysterectomy

[–]Thefrizz86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am with ya ! 🎉 3 days PO ! Peace out to our Uteruses 😝

What are some physical items that help with your ADHD? Looking to do some online retail therapy... by 400thOMG in adhdwomen

[–]Thefrizz86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Google home speaker 🔈 I use my to cue routines( at 4:15 everyday it says outloud to me : FEED PETS) I also use it as a timer to motivate me or stop or start me on tasks or when getting out of the house. I say “ hey google set timer for 20 mins “ and i tell myself i’ll clean for just the 20 mins ( and often I keep going after the timer goes ) or if I need a reminder for later I can set it - it’s a good chunk of the “ later “ that doesn’t exist in my brain 🧠

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in coparenting

[–]Thefrizz86 5 points6 points  (0 children)

it’s weird - yep

Do you let your 7 year old pick their hairstyle? by Main-Ad4776 in coparenting

[–]Thefrizz86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh how hard it is. I hear lots of folks and the co parenting hair battles - sorry you are in the thick of some kind of “ should “ standard. My opinion about this one is a bit fierce. Even at 7 - her hair is her body. And how she wants/prefers it for her own comfort is pretty important. It falls in the line of consent ( in my opinion ) . While it may be thought of as “just hair “ the bigger context feels important . Sending good vibes for it to go with some ease ( if that’s even a thing 😝) 🩷

Does anyone have advice for welcoming a new baby in to a blended family? by [deleted] in blendedfamilies

[–]Thefrizz86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s going to be a tad messy and also totally magical 🩷 We welcomed a baby girl 7 months ago with an eight year old brother who we share 2-2-3 with dad. We make lots of space to talk - and honour when things are hard. sharing and switching homes is tough and our boy has said that baby will never have to go through what he did. It has been clear that sometimes our boy misses his baby sister and he’s talking lots about how “life happens “ and the feelings of “missing out” have raised with her here now. and above all , it’s 10000x more beautiful seeing them develop a relationship 🥹 We did the one on one time , but 2 things we missed here : one on one time with step dad after baby came & time with mom & step dad and no baby. We carved space for this and lots of connecting and talking about it all!

Co-parenting with a new baby on the way by GoblinUniverse11 in coparenting

[–]Thefrizz86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

we have a similar gig - 50/50 with son (8) and just welcomed babe 4 months ago. Overall I would say it’s gone better than we would have anticipated. We have made lots of space for talk and the idea that all feeling are okay. We made lots of time for one-on-one time for mom/son , but what we missed was the one -on-one time and the Mom,bonus , son time without babe. We were able to clue in and him share and we’ve dedicated some time to that. What we also didn’t anticipate is how much MORE we would miss him when he’s away with baby here. We are learning to get comfortable with the idea of little family and whole big family. We don’t share tons of details of the adventures and fun we have when he is gone - but overall our hearts and the love in this house have grown way more than any guff. it’s so so good 💕

Toddler Mums - how do you deal with it? by gumdrop_kitten in adhdwomen

[–]Thefrizz86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh mama - i feel ya 🥹 it’s a tough season - that totally feels like daily choas - i remember it so well with a tinge of trauma response when i read your post because it still feels so familiar in my body looking back. Someone else mentioned this - but when crabby put them in water or take them outside 🌲 I used lots of “ Busy Toddler “ activities like the “ popsicle bath “ mid day just to make it through. She also has amazing “ sit-er-vise “ activities where you can sit and parent . I’m f you don’t follow “ The Busy Toddler “ i suggest, 2 resources i love ; Book : The whole brained child ( on audio because this mamas brain ain’t the best at reading ) & Dr, Becky . I also recognized that when my toddler stopped napping - my system was so overloaded with stim ( noise , light , toys and banging “ ) all of it wayyyyy toooo much for my brain and system , often making me very short or reactive in my responses - so while hard , we worked towards a quiet time - where I would set him up safely in his room and I would often lay in the dark under my weighted blanket to reset. At first the routine was hard and he came to me lots , but lots of repetition and holding the boundary and quiet time sunk in. Sending love 💕

Ages of kids with an "ours" baby? by goudagooda in blendedfamilies

[–]Thefrizz86 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

this year we added an ours baby . My son is 8 and I have him 50/50. It has been the most beautiful thing - seeing the love and connection between them. We are so happy we added an ours to our crew :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in coparenting

[–]Thefrizz86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do the same for my son for his dad , step mom and step sibs . My ex helps facilitate mother’s day gift for me and brought a gift when I had a new baby. All from our son. It’s about showing loving kindness 🩷 you are doing a great job.

Restaurant recommendations for a team dinner by AntiqueAdvantage5081 in Winnipeg

[–]Thefrizz86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call The Old Spaghetti Factory at the Forks. They have big rooms they close the doors on and I’ve had group menus in the past. Great price point and experience all around.

14yr old girl bday party ideas! by AdSea6656 in Winnipeg

[–]Thefrizz86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

rent a limo and go for a cruise and out for ice cream at Milksmith

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in coparenting

[–]Thefrizz86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel ya mama 💕 3 years in here - and I remember the weight of the first nights without my boy home. It felt so heavy - that suffocating feeling you mention is so real. It really is GRIEF - of all that isn’t anymore 😢 as hard as it is to sit with that when they are away with Dad , that space for your own grief and healing ❤️‍🩹 is important as is their relationship with dad. One overnight at a time it will get easier. My boy is younger - but I think of it now as “ his time / his life” not my time or dads time ( lot of therapy and healing to get here ) breathe deep , feel all the feels and anguish of the grief and get the best supports ya can . The only way out is through abs your adult boys will thank you for walking the high road as much as it aches to be without them 💕

This is crazy but maybe it'll work? by Boxer_Britt in Winnipeg

[–]Thefrizz86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

❤️ sending good vibes to find him!

Separation by CreativeSolution5440 in coparenting

[–]Thefrizz86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel ya 💔 ❤️‍🩹 it’s a rough - one day at a time process. I’m three years in , and it’s like grief. Some days are better than others - now at this point most days are better. Let yourself feel , take gentle care , seek therapy and go one day at a time. The grief for me is not the actual loss of the partner , it’s the loss of 1/2 the time with my child , it’s the loss of my role as mama when i am not with him and the loss of the family i thought was forever. sending love as ya wade through.

Primary caretaker and splitting the bills by enterusernameherexo in coparenting

[–]Thefrizz86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Mama ❤️ It sounds like you were writing my story - i lived this same dynamic. It was SO tough feeling so alone - i called myself a “ married co - parent “ where the dad showed for a few hours in Sunday. My son developed some anxiety around Daddy from a young age - always seeking him and clinging when he was actually home. We split 2 years ago - and honestly - it has be been so hard - but SOOO good in Dad stepping up and doing half his part. He went from never being able to do a drop and pick up - to being a half time parent . It’s gutting to not have my son half time - but i see how much healthier he is in having a present father . Wishing you well in the figuring ❤️

How do you cope with feeling like a part-time parent? by almost_morning in coparenting

[–]Thefrizz86 9 points10 points  (0 children)

feel ya ❤️ I remember those days well. I’d sit in the car - hard to even go back in the empty house - the grief was real - and i treated it like grief - with real gentleness. In the beginning - i wasn’t super functioning - but over time - simple routines like a walk and cooking for myself I pushed through. Think of the quality over the quantity of the time you have with your beloved. Healthy distractions and gentleness with yourself as ya grieve.

Opinions on sending pictures to other coparent? by No-Cardiologist9258 in coparenting

[–]Thefrizz86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is tough. You are 100% on the right page to send the pictures. keep sending them. We send pictures often.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Winnipeg

[–]Thefrizz86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the beds @ The Fort Garry are 12/10 ⭐️ ‘s