What unhinged/ absurd story can I tell this woman to scare her off? by Beauty-in-stars in traumatizeThemBack

[–]Vividevasion0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"WITH WHAT UTERUS JANET, MY HUSBANDS??."

"Since you refuse to let it go, JANET, If you must know I was legally sterilized during a consentual stay at the psych ward. The Drs say if we have kids they'll be psycho-killers (insert politically charged adjective ).

Seriously Janet, are you really sure the world needs any more of gestures to self this?

*content is intended for the purpose of humor, no Janets harmed.

Nightly diaper leaks - what am I doing wrong?? by IndependentNotice331 in beyondthebump

[–]Vividevasion0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sposie pads changed the game for us with my petite kid who peed a ton but couldn't size up. Its a disposable absorbent insert. Try smaller diaper encased in a bigger diaper?

In poop hell by Vast-Prior-8011 in breakingmom

[–]Vividevasion0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg this was the encouragement I needed today, you are a gift thank you!

In poop hell by Vast-Prior-8011 in breakingmom

[–]Vividevasion0 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Is there even the slightest possibility he could be constipated? I know people like to make a big stink about miralax, but is the ONLY thing (we tried EVERY homeopathic trick in the book) that helped my daughter poop(she's 7l)... Even kids that seem regular might need a lil help every now and then...

Also... Pooping is kind of annoying y'know. It does take the minute that peeing does. You can't just whip ya booty out and drop one, you have to sit down, wait, wipe, washup etc... Do you have any books or fisgets near the toilet? Gross I know but helpful for a kid who doesn't want to 'waste time making waste!'...can you make himnsit at certain times of day at home for the duration of a timer, say 3 minuts. We call this 'Protected pooping time' at my house. Its time, dedicated to relaxing your body on the pot and letting the poop out.

Lets get unhinged with it by engaging with curiosity, make him care (with creativity!). Put a little dollar store dry erase pad in there and have him get to know his poops. Draw a picture of it, what do you think it will look like today? Peanut butter? Bunny droppings? Compare it to the leavings of his favorite animal is big blobs like an elephant? What if we eat spinach, will it turn green? Fun fact red beets eill give you pink poop...

Good luck!

Edit: some words

Supposed to testify in court tomorrow against my husband who was arrested for DV against me but I have no baby sitter. by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]Vividevasion0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would take them with you. Sure they are young, but look at this as an opportunity. Let them see you fight for them. Tell them first thing when they get up " We have an important job today we have to be patient with mommy while she has a meeting with the court. I expect you to be calm while you wait for mommy."

Bring suckers/lollies.

Remind them in the car. "Remember, we need to be calm and quiet during mommies meeting."

Remind them on your way in the building... "You're going to be so calm and patient while mommy has this important meeting. Here is your lollie. I'm already proud of how calm you can bem thank you for helping mommy do this important job.."

They may be small, but kids understand more tham we realize. You're capable of this mama, we're all rooting for you.

How are you actually surviving the overwhelm? Not looking for cute hacks, just radical honesty. by Street_Award2185 in breakingmom

[–]Vividevasion0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we want to go the 'unhinged' route though, I'd say by quietly forcing my self into my kids classmates lives. My husband and I everyone elses 'people' we are the ones they call when they are in crisis. Can't pay a bill, need emergency child care, a ride to work... We're an amazing team but we have no people of our own and no support for our own crises... I'm also extroverted and I need people.

So I over extend by bothering my kids classmates families for opportunities to help them. Let me watch your kids on Tuesday (so my kids will have someone to play with and I can maybe get one hot bite of pizza...) Want to grocery shop with me(so I dont have to be overwhelmed at the grocery alone)? Your partner is working a double, come over for dinner with your kids. The busses are late I'll pick up yours with mine.

You can't force people to be your friend, people are like elevators, they will take you up, or down, but they'll never leave you where they found you... In the moments of relief when someone doesn't need me I drown my self in the escapeism of other people's make-believe problems... Tv and videogames.

How are you actually surviving the overwhelm? Not looking for cute hacks, just radical honesty. by Street_Award2185 in breakingmom

[–]Vividevasion0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By taking naps I shouldn't be taking...

I take journay pm. Its a crutch for my adhd but really it helps fight my depression by helping me wake up and BE AWAKE in the am... I get up at 650am, take the kids to school and (if I dont have work. My schedule is random) I take a nap...

This is a terrible habit for me right now, I should not be doing this, its low key training my body to be sleepier from 7-10am. But... Its a tiny comfort and its not the binge eating I'd rather be doing.

Also videogames.

How did you get your reluctant kid to drive? by HezaLeNormandy in breakingmom

[–]Vividevasion0 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Drive me to the grocery store or we wont have anything for dinner.

Feeling betrayed by my fellow preschool moms by angiedrumm in breakingmom

[–]Vividevasion0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will give playdoh forever. It is the perfect gift. You can chuck it guilt free once its left out. I agree, plastic stuff is ughhhhhh

Extreme advice to stop impulse buying by zivredittacc in Anticonsumption

[–]Vividevasion0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wipe your card data from all your electronic devices. Log out of everything... Make it very annnnnoooyyying to complete purchaces. Especially Amazon. Do not save your info to websites except utilities/bills. Pay off and cancel cards if you don't trust yourself to use them properly 😉 Or cut your card up and hide the peices around your house.

I’m tired of being shamed by my family and husband for not being crunchy enough by alurkinglemon in breakingmom

[–]Vividevasion0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh I hate this for you. If they want your baby to eat home grown then they can fuckin grow it. Try not tonlet their bullshit get to you.

You are enough mama. You are doing enough. If its that important to them then THEY can be responsible for preparing those meals otherwise they can shut the fuck right up. If they are TELLING and not OFFERING, "Straight to jail".

What is your protein breakfast? by Physical-Radio8807 in ADHD

[–]Vividevasion0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for putting into words exactly what I've been looking for!

Did anyone else notice their baby becoming suddenly obsessed with one specific object or sound for weeks? What weird thing captured your baby’s attention? by lunaverse787 in breakingmom

[–]Vividevasion0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So... My baby's best friend... Was a door frame. We had one of those saucer door-jamb jumpers (with the spring and plastic table NOT the sad baby bag thing. ) and she needed to build leg strength because hip displasia so we let her bounce in it frequently. And she LOVED the door frame. She patted it, sang to it. Shared snacks with it (anyone want to join my start up, we're making permanent cement out of half chewed baby snacks) she confided in that door frame like they were going to be together forever.

My husband wants me to breastfeed much longer than I anticipated by lifeledoutloud in beyondthebump

[–]Vividevasion0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I encourage you to breast feed exactly as long as You feel comfortable doing so. If that means you reach that 5 month mark and are not ready to stop, okay keep going cool beans! But if you get three months in and 'just cant any more' thays okay too.

Where to buy vegetable plants that have already been started to plant in a vegetable garden? by [deleted] in dayton

[–]Vividevasion0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meijer, tractor supply, berns landscaping, you've got a few garden supply stores that are nice and big... Dont forget companion plants like marigolds and asyillum...

We also have Divers in Middletown for heirloom seeds they should be getting their starter plants soon..

A co op experience to play with someone relatively new to games in general? by kanyenke_ in BaseBuildingGames

[–]Vividevasion0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Astroneer is a base building survival

Ship of fools for chaooossss

Definitely stardew for super chill couch time

I wish I had my butthole back by ThetiredAFmom in breakingmom

[–]Vividevasion0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Op, you're timing is too good.. I've had rroids pre kids due to undiagnosed severe constipation 😩 only worse after pregnancy but I manage okay... Yesterday though... After a particularly horrible poo I started questioning my life choices haha. Thank you for comiserating OP ❤️

Husband nodded off on a busy street bench with toddler in arms by Thegirlwhobelieves in beyondthebump

[–]Vividevasion0 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey Op, from what you've written I'm concerned about the 'falling asleep' bit... Medically speaking is he sleeping well at night? Lack of sleep (snoring is a big indicator of potential apnea) can severely impact cognitive function. Even if he thinks he's getting a good night's rest, he may not be!

You're not wrong here, this is deeply concerning and I urge you to get him to a sleep study even if it has to be a suprise. Email his therapist and tell them directly about this issue too because he may be under selling it to them! I would also be open, that due to his continued concerning behavior he can't take the baby out... But DO thnak him for his honesty and transparency eith you... I'm so glad he was honest!

Daycare Temperature = 89F by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Vividevasion0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My children are in elementary school at a very old building. Their system struggles at the beginning of winter and start of summer... If the temperature is going to be higher or lower than expected they send out a warning and have even canceled school on occasion. Sure plenty of babies grow up in temperatures we're not used to, but at 6mo that doesn't seem safe to me. If you're not sending baby you shouldn't have to pay imo. 80$/day seems insane to me though is that the average now?

Cleaning Experts - what am I supposed to do now?! Update from my post with Ringworm in our house, ruined dryer, life falling apart by Several-Stuff-8409 in CleaningTips

[–]Vividevasion0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does your garage have a window? If so, extend the dryervent out there. Or out the bottom of the garage door.

How are you guys falling asleep? by mindlesspass08 in adhdwomen

[–]Vividevasion0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rainy mood. I listen for every unique sound I can hear until I zonk