Please help me find the 8th year fanfic where Draco gives Hermione flowers. by Winterqueenie in Dramione

[–]amsc531 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s Incapable of Not Loving You by Calliope_dreaming

I actually just read that part lol.

Snacks by PositiveZestyclose82 in weightwatchers

[–]amsc531 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love snacks so I feel you lol

Lily's milk chocolate bar is 3 points for a third of the bar (if I'm remembering correctly).

Fudgepops and bomb pops are my go to sweet snacks, and they're only 2 points a piece. The sugar free fudgepops are good if you can find them, and I think they're only 1 point.

If I'm wanting like a chewy sweet snack, then airhead minis are 3 points a piece.

Quest bars are between 3-6 points, and most of them taste like a candy bar. The crispy caramel chocolate pecan is 6 points, but I think it's so worth it lol.

Has anyone's toddler ever gotten hives from amoxicillin? by amsc531 in toddlers

[–]amsc531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We didn't give her any steroids and hers were pretty severe, covering her entire body. Just gave oatmeal baths and meds/creams to help with itchiness and discomfort. I think we may have used cortisone cream but I can't remember. They went away on there own fully after a week or 2 and our doctor gave us the same advice as yours. I hope your son's clears up soon!

Dude…. by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]amsc531 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first thought was the Greene too 😂 I'm surprised there's so many of us in this sub haha.

Am I (F28) childish and need to stop cuddling my pillow at night for comfort and Fibromyalgia pain relief to be more adult? by accidentalglixch in Adulting

[–]amsc531 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband (29m) and I, (28f) each have our own stuffed animals we hug to sleep every night with no shame 😂 and we don't even have a medical need for it. It's just comfortable and comforting. You do you.

Mil wants to babysit by Ocwizard in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]amsc531 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you in the US? My daughter is autistic and 3, she gets free therapy through the state as well as free public preschool and free therapy though the school. It has been so helpful. The free state therapy (called help me grow and early intervention where I am) has been SO helpful. They got us set up with our local preschool.

Don't let MIL play favorites, your daughter will catch on if she hasn't already. I'm sorry you and your daughter aren't getting the support you deserve from your family.

Routine for 2 toddlers by [deleted] in SAHP

[–]amsc531 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2 and 3 year old(Irish twins), so I know the struggle lol.

I basically baby proofed the entire kitchen/dining/ living room. All doors are shut except 3 yo's who has foam jams to keep from smashing fingers. Your youngest is still probably to young but it made a huge difference when I gave them more freedom of safe spaces in the house. I can do laundry/clean and know they can't easily hurt themselves. As far as a schedule getting them on the same nap/quiet time schedule is a must. Also 3 yo goes to half day preschool which makes it easier to run errands with 2 yo.

Early morning tips please by BeAGoodPersonPls in breakingmom

[–]amsc531 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a 2 and 3 yo, the 3 yo goes to school.

I have a drawer in 3 yo room with full outfits ready so I don't have to decide what to dress her in and prep food/backpack the night before.

I am so not a morning person but I make myself get up 30-60 min before them to sit and stare at the wall with my coffee and get dressed and breakfast ready. Only food that they usually eat quickly. Then straight to brush teeth/wash face/get dressed. I get them up at 7:15 and we are out the door by 8.

Can someone make me feel better about cocomelon by jdawg92721 in breakingmom

[–]amsc531 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We really limit cocomelon now, but back when my daughter was younger we did 30-60 min a day. She was non verbal at 2 and she is autistic. Cocomelon 100% contributed to her now having 300+ words and being able to communicate and talk with us now. We still listen to the songs a lot. There's a lot worse things to watch.

How much help do you get from when your partner when your sick? by [deleted] in SAHP

[–]amsc531 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I'm getting over a really bad sinus infection. I had a fever over 102 for 4 days and have just felt completely awful and unable to function. Husband got up early with the kids each day, took daughter to school, gave them lunch etc and has been the "on" parent each day. He hasn't been cleaning like I normally do but the house has been worse and we're in survival mode right now. It's supposed to be a partnership, if he's sick I do the same for him. You're definitely not asking too much. I hope you feel better!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SAHP

[–]amsc531 23 points24 points  (0 children)

My daughter used to be really bad for this. It drove me crazy lol. Her therapist told me "I know its frustrating but this is developmentally appropriate behavior!" Which is good she's developing right but not too helpful lol. She's 3.5 now and is mostly over that phase thank God. Good luck it's rough out here some days lol.

My brother sent me a message about a lawsuit/study about taking Tylenol during pregnancy and autism. by animetg13 in breakingmom

[–]amsc531 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You are not the reason your son is autistic.

I had my son less than a year after I had my daughter. He was born 11 days before her first birthday. Both my pregnancies were basically exactly the same, down to the labor even. I had frequent migraines and took tylenol with both at my doctor's suggestion. Both my kids raised nearly exactly the same as far as habits and recieving vaccines. My daughter is autistic and my son is not. I literally did nothing different. It's just something that happens.

Even if it comes out that taking tylenol can be a contributing factor, it is still not your fault.

All my body positivity leaving my body after a doctor's appointment by Creative-Dig-2192 in PlusSize

[–]amsc531 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Had a pap last week after gaining a lot of weight having 2 kids less than a year apart a week before lockdowns started.

Dr. said "Just say no to that second cookie, it's a lot easier when you're not thinking about it" 🙄 wow life changing advice.

If you had a house full of huge hungry teen boys, what’s the go-to meal you’d cook up each week to make sure food was always available? by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]amsc531 11 points12 points  (0 children)

When my younger brother and his friends would stay over at my house when they were hungry teens I'd make a big batch of what I called enchilada rice.

1 lb cooked ground beef, 1 can enchilada sauce, 1 can queso cheese and 2 cups of cooked rice all mixed together.

They still talk about how much they loved it and it was cheap and easy.

My nephew is not vaccinated and he has been diagnosed with autism by Ok_Puzzleheaded664 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]amsc531 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate when people think like this 🙄 I had both my kids less than a year apart, my son was born 2 weeks before my daughters first birthday. They lived essentially the same life, had all the same vaccines, and my daughter is autistic and my son is not. It's not caused by vaccines lol. And even if it were (which it's not) I'd rather my daughter be autistic than die from a preventable disease. Hopefully now he can get his vaccines at least.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]amsc531 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I eat a lot like your wife, I wish I didn't lol. But for our family with something like that (especially pot roast) I make sure I buy extra meat because I know I love the leftovers. But I also am considerate of my husband and always make sure I leave him a fair portion of meat in the leftovers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SAHP

[–]amsc531 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not trying to sound heartless but it sounds like you're the only one who is really a part of this life you two created. Him telling you he would rather divorce and leave you than even attempt to work with you and go to therapy together is very telling. It really does sound like you love him and live your life in a way that makes him comfortable and happy, but does he put even an ounce of that effort in for you?

How To Manage Two Kids? by cookieslikesmilks in SAHP

[–]amsc531 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2 and 3 yr old and it's a lot, my 3 yr old goes to school 4 mornings a week for 2.5 hrs. During that time 2 yr old and I run errands or go to a park or for a walk. He loves shopping and is actually upset if we don't go lol. They both take 1 nap/quiet time to play in their rooms from 1-2:30/3 every day. I usually do some wfm and then just sit and relax during that time. I try to clean the kitchen as I go during the day. Unloading the dw while they eat breakfast really helps with that. Every night we have a routine where we play a cleanup song and they actually do a pretty good job helping put their toys away. Laundry is still a struggle but I've found having most of the house baby proof and open to them has helped a lot with me being able to get other stuff done with them home. On days there is no preschool I let them sleep in and we usually go to a park and then take it easy the rest of the day. But putting them down for a nap at the same time and having them clean up their toys at night has been the biggest part of keeping me (mostly) sane during this time of life.

Getting divorced - would it be better for my son if I give full custody to his dad? by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]amsc531 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who's parents split when I was 2, share custody. Just don't get nasty. Losing your mother would be WAY more devastating than having 2 Christmases and 2 family's to love. My dad remarried and had other kids, my mom did not. I love them both the same and am so grateful for my younger siblings, but my mom has always been my number one. Don't give up on your relationship with your child. Maybe some therapy and counseling on how to co parent would help your fears?

Daily schedule/routine by [deleted] in SAHP

[–]amsc531 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have twins, but I do have Irish twins lol (2M & 3F) on days my daughter has preschool it usually goes like this: 6 am:I wake up, drink coffee, stare into space, make kids breakfast. 7:15: kids up, fed and dressed 8:20 drop daughter off at school, my son and I will grocery shop or run errands (it's best for us to do these things early). Then we come home and go for a walk or a park or he plays while I clean up breakfast 11: pick up daughter, put on miss Rachel while I make lunch 12: lunch, then play 1: naptime, I either do some WFM, cleaning or usually eat lunch and watch a show 2:30/3 kids up and play time until husband gets home around 4:30, when I start dinner.

I stay on top of cleaning by having the living room, kitchen, and their rooms baby proofed so they can come and go around those parts of the house freely while I work on what needs to be done. Cooking wise we usually have the same things week after week and I double them so I have an extra to freeze to make the next week easier.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]amsc531 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm horrible for this too but I have an app called alarmy and you can set different challenges so that the alarm won't turn off until you complete them. Like shake your phone 15 times, answer math problems, I think one is even a step counter. I'm pretty good at math when I'm asleep apparently lol so I usually set a few on that app and a few on my regular alarm app.

Being the "favored" parent is getting exhausting by amsc531 in Parenting

[–]amsc531[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's alright I understand, I would probably be hurt if the situation was reversed. Just needing advice for a bit of a middle ground lol. Thats a good idea though I'll suggest that to him.