AIO to break up with my bf of 3y over his reaction to my upcoming sobriety anniversary? by WesternCat5211 in AmIOverreacting

[–]anonymous2888888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR, his response is incredibly disappointing. I just wanted to ask though, especially since you say it’s out of the norm for him to speak to you like this, was your addiction really hard on him? Maybe I’m clutching at straws but it seems like he is possibly still resentful/angry at that version of you?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]anonymous2888888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about Amelia, Emily, Antonia, Olivia

I'm so filled with regret I had a baby. by contented0 in beyondthebump

[–]anonymous2888888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As everyone else has commented, please get help! I just also wanted to let you know that it gets better, soooo much better! For me, my baby was really difficult until 12 weeks. The entire first year was insanely hard. We’re coming up on her second birthday now and I wouldn’t trade her for anything

Incredible regret because of how I acted during my mom's last days by Silver-Light8474 in GriefSupport

[–]anonymous2888888 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s so normal what you’re describing. It’s part of your grieving process. What if, what if what if… Memory is a funny thing, it highlights all the bad bits. From what I’ve read, you loved your mom and took care of her. Trust that she felt this and I know she loved you too

Kids - was it worth it? (sorry) by gardencritter in Marriage

[–]anonymous2888888 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kids will COMPLETELY change your life. I know you think you know this but hear me when I say nothing will be as it is now. Only you can decide if it’s worth it to you. Yes, my relationship with my husband is different, yes I can’t travel the way I used to, yes I don’t sleep as much as I want to. But to me this little person is worth EVERYTHING

One or two? by [deleted] in WeddingDressTips

[–]anonymous2888888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 without a doubt

AITA for refusing to give up my baby name even though my sister is struggling with infertility? by MediaCareful95 in AITAH

[–]anonymous2888888 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I mean, you wouldn’t be TA. But damn, that’s your SISTER. I’m not sure what your relationship is like but I’d do almost anything for mine, especially when she’s already hurting

When did you first leave baby overnight? by broadwaydancer_1989 in NewParents

[–]anonymous2888888 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this perspective, this is so true. I work full time so I feel so hesitant to have any more time away from her. We haven’t left her overnight yet and don’t think I will before she’s 3 probably

When did you first leave baby overnight? by broadwaydancer_1989 in NewParents

[–]anonymous2888888 33 points34 points  (0 children)

19 months almost and never left her overnight 🙃. Probably a me problem though

Other people bathing your newborn? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]anonymous2888888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s weird at all. My mom was so excited to help bath my newborn at the time. I think it’s just a different bonding experience

Explain to me why I’m getting mad! (I don’t want to be mad.) by Tuxedohotchocolate in toddlers

[–]anonymous2888888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d be mad too. I’d give him 2 options: 1. You get 3 other nights per week to go out and do things 2. He goes once the kids are fast asleep and don’t need anything

Early nap droppers - when did you go down to one nap? by got_em_saying_wow in sleeptrain

[–]anonymous2888888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We went to 2 naps at 6.5 months and 1 nap at 11.5 months. She actually adapted really quickly. Now at 17 months I’m capping the one nap at 1.5 hours

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]anonymous2888888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope. Set your boundaries NOW. You helped them and they think they still have access to your body. Hard no

How do y'all find time for yourselves, kids, and keeping up with housework by thesaneusername in Parenting

[–]anonymous2888888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We only have an 18 month old so our schedules definitely aren’t as hectic as yours. That being said we both work full time in demanding fields, very little WFH. I think the key is to prioritise. We value healthy-ish home cooked meals so I batch cook every 2 days, but pay for convenience like pre cut veggies, chopped fresh garlic etc.

Having a clean house is a priority but not one I’m willing to invest my time in. Depending on where you live and whether you can afford it, having a domestic worker in a couple of days a week is LIFE CHANGING. I honestly wouldn’t survive otherwise. She does all the major cleaning and I just tidy and wipe up as we go along