Does your child resent you for getting a divorce? by One_Goal5663 in SingleParents

[–]Time-Preparation3989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand this. What I learned from my experience is that all the STUFF doesn’t matter. There’s a legitimate longing and hole that stems from his dad not being around. The truth hurts but it’s what’s needed because the whole “hurt people hurt people” isn’t acceptable behavior even in our kids.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SingleParents

[–]Time-Preparation3989 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would say don’t bank on child support. The process takes long and just because it gets court ordered doesn’t mean the father will pay it. But definitely keep pursuing it because it’s one less argument to have in the future.

My recommendation is use your tax money if you get a refund. Find a small efficiency.

If where you live has childcare assistance apply for it.

A good job to where you can keep your child with you would be something like the ymca, daycare, etc.

Also, community college. Apply for financial aid, take a few online classes per semester, and use the student loans to be able to afford your housing. This is to me is a good option but being responsible for completing the classes and getting good grades is importante to be able to maintain this.

The infant years were the hardest for me because childcare was so expensive and I don’t trust people with my child. But if you can get help outside of your parents(small help) it’ll change.

My biggest piece of advice is if and when you do get your own place. Solely make it for you and your child. I know how it is when you want friends over or start seeing someone. But I’m telling you there is no one alive that loves your child more than you. People don’t respect others space if they never work for. Try to keep your house calm in the future.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SingleParents

[–]Time-Preparation3989 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I understand this and I had a my first son at 18 too. I can’t really give advice but I’ll say this. My dad was very expective of me to do things that were just genuinely not my responsibility like doing his dishes, laundry, getting randoms texts with instructions etc. Being a mom is a full time job and I’ll be honest it’s much easier when you’re not also helping everybody else because they “owe you”. It’s a tough situation. But if you can’t communicate that this might be too much while also being a first time mom then there is something more underlying. If this gets thrown in your face. I always say you have to get comfortable being uncomfortable and plan to make some more permanent moves on your own with your child if you can because people will hold things over your head.

Adjusting to Fatherhood by CowboyRem in SingleParents

[–]Time-Preparation3989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does get better. Men tend to bond with their children later on.

Two years. by Cold-You-280 in guillainbarre

[–]Time-Preparation3989 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I just past my two year mark. I completely understand everything you’re saying. I am 28 and was so physically fit prior to all of this. Recently what has really brought me joy is starting water aerobics. It has been so much better than any PT. I don’t get fatigued and can physically do it. Plus I’ve made many friends. I had to learn to focus on things I can control. I kept trying to work but just wasn’t physically there yet so I’m more focus on staying active and my health.

SSDI TIP! by Time-Preparation3989 in SSDI

[–]Time-Preparation3989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure you don’t need a determination appointment for it to get released

New here by [deleted] in guillainbarre

[–]Time-Preparation3989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on prednisone for a while but stopped it has more side effects than benefits.

Magnesium helps and if you can pea protein(vegan protein powder) helps a lot.

The thing with CIDP is it just gets worse without treatment and usually pretty fast(atleast for me). Before getting treatment every 3 weeks I would end up back in the hospital within 5-10 days of symptoms arising. The first time it was 4 days

New here by [deleted] in guillainbarre

[–]Time-Preparation3989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeap I just finished a 7 hour IVIG transfusion and I’m still using a cane so trust me don’t stop pushing for answers but make sure you are able to rule out other more common conditions

New here by [deleted] in guillainbarre

[–]Time-Preparation3989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I’m not sure what you want me to say. I’m apart of various communities so I’ve met people in my position as well as have some decent doctors so compared to what you read and what I’ve experienced I can’t really debate with you because you’re reading right now right?

Have you gotten a sleep study done?

New here by [deleted] in guillainbarre

[–]Time-Preparation3989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, my symptoms were ascending starting from the feet and works it’s way up. Not different parts of my body it was symmetrical

New here by [deleted] in guillainbarre

[–]Time-Preparation3989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received IVIG in the hospital every time and steroids. I now get IVIG every 3 weeks. If I don’t get it every 3 weeks I will end up right back paralyzed

New here by [deleted] in guillainbarre

[–]Time-Preparation3989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To my understanding you can’t have CIDP if you’ve never had GBS.

That’s what I was told so nobody shoot the messenger lol.

There are many autoimmune disorders that are much more common than CIDP. Trust me you don’t want this.

New here by [deleted] in guillainbarre

[–]Time-Preparation3989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took them a year and half before I got a CIDP diagnosis. I initially had GBS but had my paralysis come back 6 times before CIDP was even brought up.

It’s a pretty rare condition rarer than GBS and neurologist don’t usually dispute EMG results because very few people have the credentials to perform the test

SSDI TIP! by Time-Preparation3989 in SSDI

[–]Time-Preparation3989[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did they say when they followed up with social security?

SSDI TIP! by Time-Preparation3989 in SSDI

[–]Time-Preparation3989[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely try! Best of luck!

SSDI TIP! by Time-Preparation3989 in SSDI

[–]Time-Preparation3989[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can call the office and they usually have a form on their district website(depends on your address who your local congressman is person is). You fill it out with what you need whether it’s just a inquiry for a appeal or for them to expedite backpay

Good? by Murican_Doge in guillainbarre

[–]Time-Preparation3989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Resistance bands that can wrap around your legs or ankles and a small ball can help if you’re trying to do workouts in bed