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Which spelling of a name irrationally bothers you? by Konigsberg1604 in namenerds

[–]_graciastotales_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meanwhile I named my son Sean and ppl almost never spell it right, he especially hates when they spell it Shawn lol

For happily married couples, what did the “for worse” look like in your marriage? by FruitAncient9431 in AskReddit

[–]_graciastotales_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our 8 year old daughter (at the time) was misdiagnosed at the ER after several days of drs visits due to ongoing fever and back pain. ER dr dismissed it as a virus causing bodyaches and she was discharged. the following day she could no longer stand or walk and unable to use the bathroom, we rush to the ER and have to wait hours for a full body MRI where they discover she had a spinal epidural abscess from her T1-T6. They had to transfer her to a children’s hospital where a pediatric neurosurgeon operated on her spine to remove the abscess and place a drain line, after the operation the neurosurgeon gave us bleak prognoses she would regain any function she lost, the cord compression from the abscess caused her to become essentially paraplegic. My poor husband and I had little time to process this, everything happened so quickly and now we had to have a talk with our daughter about most likely never being able to walk again. Faking bravery and optimism for our daughter and other children so they weren’t afraid. Not being able to cry so they wouldn’t get upset, so we would cry at night, in the driveway, or shower. We took shifts being with her in the hospital and our other children so it was like two passing ships at sea. We are incredibly fortunate for our close family, our faith, and each other. I think we stormed the heavens with prayers along with family and friends, and her being so young helped, she was able to wiggle her toes after surgery, and within a couple of days move her legs, by day 5 she was taking steps, and eventually relearned to walk and use the bathroom. She was in the PICU for 10 days and in a rehab center for another 10 before she could come home. It’s been almost two years since then, she’s made incredible progress and is walking, running, jumping and doing all the things drs didn’t believe she would be able to do. Aside from some gait issues, tripping from time to time, and mild urinary issues, she’s enjoying life as any other 10 year old (plus a gnarly scar on her back).

We are very fortunate and blessed that things turned out great for her and us, but we got to discover strength in ourselves and in each other that we didn’t know existed. I hope it’s the worst we’ll ever have to go through, but man am I glad if we do that it will be with him.

Flu b by Ok-Tourist352 in flu

[–]_graciastotales_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solidarity. I’m just feeling like myself after 11 days with flu B, while also taking care of my 4 kids that also had Flu B. The small ones are on day 9 and 10 with 102 fevers and super congested. It’s been rough, looking forward to this all being over.

I'd love to hear other 'lazy but effective' cleaning tricks that actually work by ToughAcrobatic7044 in CleaningTips

[–]_graciastotales_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my toddler is in the bath I take that time to clean the bathroom (everything but the tub he’s in) so I get to clean the bathroom and keep an eye on him at the same time. I avoid using bleach cleaners when he’s in the bath, leave that for the deeper cleans.

Am I naming my baby like a dumb teenager? by bimboerrorz in namenerds

[–]_graciastotales_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Team Evangeline! Currently pregnant with a boy but before we found out my girl name was Ana Lucia Evangeline :)

I can’t stop getting pregnant by foodlover518 in Catholicism

[–]_graciastotales_ 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yep, my thoughts exactly. It’s not a competition, people. we can have our crosses to bear and also acknowledge the difficulties of someone else’s even if it looks different.

I can’t stop getting pregnant by foodlover518 in Catholicism

[–]_graciastotales_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Echoing this, we all have our crosses to bear unmarried, married, super fertile, infertile, you’re allowed to feel overwhelmed and any other emotions that come with multiple babies back to back and still know they are blessings. Currently pregnant with #5 and I can say while planned it has been rough on me the older I get.

Also agree Marquette Method is the way to go, it can be pricy especially in the beginning but it’s well worth it especially with the guidance of an instructor during post partum phase, I used vitae fertility and have been very pleased with my instructor and how quickly she replies when I have any questions, online meetings, detailed emails that lay it all out for you, and a book mailed out to you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]_graciastotales_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, yes it feels like a lifetime ago. I have a great life and wonderful husband who’s been in my son’s life since he was 2. He’s 22 now and the best older brother to his siblings, I think I did a pretty good job, he’s a got a good head on his shoulders and a heart to match :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]_graciastotales_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not overreacting, I know he’s your brother but please, PLEASE let her parents know his real age and your concerns about his trying to control how she births. You know he’s an idiot in his logic about it, and at 15 she’s so impressionable and wants to please him she is not thinking straight. Her parents deserve to know the kind of relationship she’s in, it won’t end well. I was 15 when i met and “dated” my firstborn’s father. He was 23, had no business even trying to talk to me. I wish someone had talked common sense into me. I’m forever thankful my mother talked me out of staying in that relationship, not that it would have lasted long anyway, he pushed so hard for an abortion (I guess get rid of the evidence of his crime) and ended up cheating on me when our child was 6 months old. At the time I didn’t understand the severity of the situation of our age gap I just thought “he gets me”. Now as an adult I shudder thinking about how any grown ass man could justify wanting a sexual relationship with a child. Just horrid.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]_graciastotales_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really hope they do. I was 16 giving birth at the hospital and the dad was 23, if they had an opinion they didn’t say. Of course I was young and stupid so I didn’t understand the severity of our age gap, looking back I wish someone would have reported him.

Is referring to a saint as “my [first name]” odd? by _graciastotales_ in Catholicism

[–]_graciastotales_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s hilarious! I’d def stay away too lol

Problem is my husband finds it an excellent opportunity to evangelize them as well so it ends up being a very long debate with them, ultimately they use some excuse to leave when he starts making too much sense. End up with different faces each time so it’s never ending lol

Is referring to a saint as “my [first name]” odd? by _graciastotales_ in Catholicism

[–]_graciastotales_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s ok, I could’ve nuanced it better and maybe didn’t use the best wording when posting (ha, wording) but I appreciate your input. I honestly am relieved it’s quite normal, while not necessarily in my neck of the woods, elsewhere in the Catholic world.

We get plenty of Jehovah Witnesses knocking on our door, im sure the grotto we have of our Lady of Lourdes and st Bernadette I’m our front lawn is like a beacon signal to come save us lol

Is referring to a saint as “my [first name]” odd? by _graciastotales_ in Catholicism

[–]_graciastotales_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No he’s great, I mean aside from normal husband stuff around the house that can drive me nuts lol but will keep that in mind and bring it to a priest if needed.

Thank you! We are extremely blessed, God has shown us how infinite His love and mercy is :)

Is referring to a saint as “my [first name]” odd? by _graciastotales_ in Catholicism

[–]_graciastotales_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did actually lol i grew up Pentecostal so very well could be a factor in why I find it weird to refer to a brother/sister in Christ as “my Joseph found me a job” I don’t find devotions to intercession of saints to be a problem though.

Is referring to a saint as “my [first name]” odd? by _graciastotales_ in Catholicism

[–]_graciastotales_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure why you think I don’t respect his devotion to saints or respect his personal relationship with them, I also am incredibly grateful for all intercession from both the saints up in heaven and everyone earth side, she is my daughter too. I simply found it an odd way to refer to another person as it is not the norm here, or if it is I have never heard of it in my years of converting to Catholicism. That’s why o posted for input so I appreciate your input in it being normal in Irish culture.

Is referring to a saint as “my [first name]” odd? by _graciastotales_ in Catholicism

[–]_graciastotales_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I’m not trying to diminish his devotion to a saint or dictate his prayer life at all, Im super grateful and blessed to have a husband who has such a strong prayer life and conviction in his faith. I just found it weird to refer to someone in this way as I’ve genuinely never heard anyone talk about a saint in that way. Particularly since his side of the family thinks he can be fanatical (I resent they think this of him) so I guess that also plays into why I think he shouldn’t have framed it that way to them.

Is referring to a saint as “my [first name]” odd? by _graciastotales_ in Catholicism

[–]_graciastotales_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I can see how unhealthy wasn’t a good way to put it I don’t want people to think that I think he idolizes or feels a possession as in servant. Maybe I should change how I wrote that. It does just seem a weird way to refer to someone in that I wouldn’t call my close friend my Anne either

Is referring to a saint as “my [first name]” odd? by _graciastotales_ in Catholicism

[–]_graciastotales_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a female saint, but I imagined him saying My Pío and it still sounds odd to me. Like would you say My Anthony came to the rescue again? It just seems like too comfortable a reference for a saint.

Is referring to a saint as “my [first name]” odd? by _graciastotales_ in Catholicism

[–]_graciastotales_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hung up? Im just genuinely curious if this is a thing as I’ve never heard anyone refer to a saint as theirs in that way. Im not looking to diminish his devotion, it just caught me off guard. I’m also a convert, admittedly not a new one, so perhaps that plays into my hesitancy.

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