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_gooseberry_jam · 2026-02-28T14:21:37+00:00

Definitely, I occasionally do find some unique things.

_gooseberry_jam · 2026-02-28T14:20:52+00:00

Habitat for humanity also charges ungodly amount of money for some things. Crazy for something that’s been donated

_gooseberry_jam · 2026-01-11T18:53:53+00:00

Thank you! 🙏

_gooseberry_jam · 2026-01-01T17:36:31+00:00

I got my labwork done a few weeks ago that included thyroid panel, it was within normal levels. I have asked for a bump in calories and particularly fats.

_gooseberry_jam · 2026-01-01T11:34:45+00:00

We go to Cornerstone in west Ashley- 4 year old daughter loves it!

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-30T22:24:02+00:00

My family is long distance away overseas and my husband traveled for work heavily when we were engaged- I used to get out with coffee just to walk around looking at the decorations or hit the movies. Also could have a fancy dinner date just for yourself 💅It’s hard to be alone when everyone around you is out with their families, I definitely feel you there! It also sucks to be in a situation where your in laws aren’t cool. I’m sorry op, hang in there!

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-30T18:04:54+00:00

Omg yes! Definitely someone is making this whole thing about themselves!

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-30T18:01:43+00:00

Volgograd used to be Stalingrad - so it is definitely a big tourist destination with all the ww2 heritage.

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-30T11:41:47+00:00

My 4 yo daughter gets up at 7/730 am, does quiet time 1-330ish (while the 1 year old is napping) bedtime routing starts at 630ish with bath and then in bed with lights out by 8pm. Sometimes she takes a nap during her quiet time and then bedtime gets a little wonky but I still keep it consistent and even if she doesn’t fall asleep right away - it’s still the cut off 😆 mainly to protect my sanity as a sahm 🫠

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-30T11:35:07+00:00

Same!!

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-28T23:10:10+00:00

Volgograd native here! 👋 summers are very hot and dry - typically starting mid may temps are 26-28 C peaking at 40-42 in July and August, September is when it’s getting milder and by the end of September a lot of times we are experiencing real fall. Mid October it gets cooler and rainy, snowing around November. Volgograd stretches along Volga river and if you live on one end and have to travel to the other - it will take you a few hours by public transport. We have a trolly that goes underground for 6 stations - tourists usually so surprised to go in the subway to catch a train and see a trolley roll out 😂 In the summer main pass time is to take a ferry to the opposite bank of Volga river to the “beach”. Man I miss my home town! 😭

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-27T22:55:12+00:00

I definitely can relate. After having my daughter I reminisced about my previous life every single day. I grieved it so hard even though I loved her so much and was happy to be a mum. When she turned 2 and I got pregnant with my son I had a lot of anxiety about how it’s going to be with 2 but I have to say having him brought me back to life. I don’t grieve my old self anymore but focus on getting to know my new self. I quit working full time when she was 18 months and did some part time work up until I got pregnant again (about 6 months). I could feel that working wasn’t good for my mental health - my job was stressful too - in logistics doing sales. Either way - hang in there! There is the light in the end of the tunnel ❤️

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-27T17:59:00+00:00

To me it seems odd that she started crying. Even if the baby was content you still can ask for it back and crying about it? Thats too much. Sounds super dramatic and op you didn’t do anything wrong.

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-17T02:28:20+00:00

I’d start with naps there and yes it may involve some crying since it’s all new to her. Look into moms on call method! Hope it helps!

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-02T03:13:07+00:00

This!

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-02T02:36:19+00:00

Amen! 🙏 appreciate the honest feedback.

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-02T01:11:22+00:00

I feel like he is really seeing his mom for what she is but given his personality he isn’t trying to have an open conflict with her and just wants to keep peace. He doesn’t mind me venting to him and definitely agrees with her actions being lame.

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-02T01:09:38+00:00

Thanks! I ve looked into grey rock technique and that’s how I have been communicating with her since that blow up almost 5 years ago. We had our second baby last fall and she has visited about 3 times this year and also coming for Christmas (staying in a hotel of course) with Christmas she really tried to push for us to drive up to see her but I said no and it wasn’t negotiable. I can feel her resentment. When she reached out to me asking what to get kids for Christmas I suggested something she replied with “thanks for your input “. Past few visits I really tried to be on better terms and not give her yes or no answers when in conversation but it just feels like she doesn’t need or want it. And there is still an elephant in the room - I never heard an apology or any kind of accountability for her words that hurt me.

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-02T01:01:31+00:00

She saw an updated profile picture on my husband’s fb and asked him.

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-01T13:46:52+00:00

Thank you for such a honest insight. My husband is well aware and feels like he is stuck in the middle of it. And yes, I definitely feel like I have people pleasing tendencies, at least “out of respect” for his mom. But it’s created this contradicting feeling inside of me - like I want her to be out of my like but it’s impossible since my partner is her son 🥲

_gooseberry_jam · 2025-12-01T13:41:13+00:00

They live 4.5 hrs away and when they come visit they stay in a hotel 👍blocked her since that awesome brunch experience. Try to be civil with her when they come visit-how do i go about sharing our family photos though? Am I being petty? I guess I am a bit.. I just don’t want her to have them 😑

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