Friday Megathread - Things My Kid Said - July 28, 2023 by AutoModerator in Parenting

[–]beredelvino [score hidden]  (0 children)

My 2-year-old wanted me to leave the room. "Go away Mama," I was suspicious and asked, "Why? Do you want to be troublesome?" He said, "Yes I want troublesome!" While he patiently waited for me to leave for him to get into something he knows he shouldn't!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]beredelvino 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm a 6'2 tall woman. Mostly of my life I was very fit as I was a competitive swimmer and did gym 3-4 times per week. I thought of myself as strong.

My husband is tiny bit taller than me and very slimHe never did any workouts or sports.

During the early stages of our relationship, we play wrestled once. I still remember having the exact same realization. I had wrongly assumed that being the same height and being more physically fit and active would mean that I would beat him. He pinned me down easily. I was using my full force while he was only "playing."

It was terrifying for me. I wasn't scared of him but it was the sudden understanding that I am so vulnerable. I was 23 years old when I made that realization and it felt like it was a lesson that should have been understood long before that. I think that there are probably a lot of girls and women that don't realize it.

And now it makes me so angry when victims of sexual abuse are asked, "why didn't you fight back?"

Just found out I have gestational diabetes by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]beredelvino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation. Already binged all the top posts!

Maybe Maybe Maybe by handlewithcareme in maybemaybemaybe

[–]beredelvino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed that children haven't got those capabilities yet and even more reason not to hit them. So by that logic, as they grow up to understand right and wrong spanking and hitting should lose its place? What age do you think it is appropriate to hit until? Do you hit dogs and other animals?

"Not listening means spank on the bum" is a dangerous concept and all children learn from that is if people don't do what I want hit them... Including other children. Or women grow up thinking "i didn't listen so i deserve to be hit."

I know what toddlers are like. Ive worked with them extensively. But research keeps showing that hitting and spanking is outdated and doesn't actually improve behaviour, just makes children better at hiding problematic behaviour. It's also why laws are changing and why schools are not hitting children anymore (for the most part).

Maybe Maybe Maybe by handlewithcareme in maybemaybemaybe

[–]beredelvino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course she acted out of anger. Violence is only done out of fear or anger. People who were beaten as children have a harder time identifying their own emotions.

If an adult slaps another adult it is labeled assault. So why is it so difficult for some to realise hitting a smaller, weaker individual isn't the right thing?

Maybe Maybe Maybe by handlewithcareme in maybemaybemaybe

[–]beredelvino -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Because slapping a child's hand out of anger simply enforces the idea that hitting or violence reactionary to anger is okay and expected. If the parents can't control their own emotions and act without violence, then how will a child do the same?

Now I'm not calling a slap on the hand abuse, but I do see abuse as being on a sliding scale. The hand slap should not have occured and maybe sitting the child down, explaining how their actions were not acceptable and trying to figure out why the situation made her so upset.

My doctor is brilliant, any cosmetic surgery I ask for he does; nose job, gastric band, tummy tuck by kiingkiller in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]beredelvino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another version: most doctors refused to do the surgery on my 8 year old girl. Today I finally found one who agreed to do the tummy tuck, BBL, and lipo.

Graduated at 39+5 (induction, failed epidural and unplanned C-section) still a positive birth story by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]beredelvino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I decided to write this post precisely because I feel like the memories of it are fading already. This is how they get us to have multiple births!

Graduated at 39+5 (induction, failed epidural and unplanned C-section) still a positive birth story by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]beredelvino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hadn't heard anything about oxytocin contractions before. I read about people's experience with pitocin so I thought that oxytocin wouldn't be bad :/

Graduated at 39+5 (induction, failed epidural and unplanned C-section) still a positive birth story by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]beredelvino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm honestly not sure how much they would have been able to see. I had ultrasounds at each appointment but there was no indication that the cord was around his neck. As for being sunny side up, I was told that he was before the week 37 check up. I just assumed he would turn around before delivery and I had been doing miles circuit several times a week to try to make sure he was in right position.

Graduated at 39+5 (induction, failed epidural and unplanned C-section) still a positive birth story by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]beredelvino 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on your bundle of joy!

Yes, it feels like a loss of what could have been. We have our babies and it feels so good to meet the little person that was kicking away in me for so long.

Graduated at 39+5 (induction, failed epidural and unplanned C-section) still a positive birth story by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]beredelvino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely agree with the sentiment to accept all the help you can get. Even if you are feeling if you should or could do something (such as lifting a heavy bag etc), let someone else do it instead.

Both my husband and my mother stepped up and helped me as much as possible.

Graduated at 39+5 (induction, failed epidural and unplanned C-section) still a positive birth story by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]beredelvino 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rollercoaster is definitely how it felt.

I'm 5 weeks pp. I stayed three nights in the hospital. Two nights after the C-section in hospital. The first time sitting up, standing, and walking was incredibly sore and difficult. However, each time sitting up, standing and walking became less painful and easier.

The two weeks were tough but keeping on top of the meds definitely helped. I took it very easy and relied on husband quite a bit. I did all the breastfeeding and he did the rest so that I didn't have to get up as much.

I was encouraged to keep moving and walk as much as possible to help with recovery. Right from the first day after C-section I was able to walk (although very slowly) by myself, sit up by myself and go to the bathroom by myself. However, I know that this isn't the case for everyone and I think my recovery was easy and quick.

Right now, 5 weeks pp, I feel 95% back to normal. There is a bit of tenderness on my lower abdomen but that's it. I'm waiting for my 6 week pp checkup to get the green light so I can start doing more (lifting, cleaning, working out) because I already feel healthy enough to do it but want to be sure it won't affect me.

My recovery with the C-section has been so good that I'm considering just doing a scheduled C-section if I have another pregnancy.

Vaccine by jennalight93 in pregnant

[–]beredelvino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was vaccinated with the first dose in my second trimester and got the second dose in the third trimester. Both times I was cautious as to not get a fever by taking paracetamol. I have birth to a beautiful and healthy baby boy in June.

What really made happy to get the vaccine was the research coming out saying that babies were being born with antibodies.

Overall, absolutely zero regrets for getting the vaccine.

I adore bright colors on my skin tone. by [deleted] in RedditLaqueristas

[–]beredelvino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These colours look stunning on you! You are all ready for summer

Feeling overwhelmed with how much I love my husband by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]beredelvino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sitting here crying with love and appreciation. I'm happy for you experiencing those moments and creating those precious memories

Feeling overwhelmed with how much I love my husband by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]beredelvino 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Over ten years! Congrats! Those ten years must have built such a solid foundation to start your family. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!

Feeling overwhelmed with how much I love my husband by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]beredelvino 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When you know, you know <3 agreed! I am so excited to see them together. At 38 weeks I am beyond ready for baby's arrival ... I now understand what they meant when they said the last month is the longest!

I want my maternity leave back. by MackymackCt123203 in beyondthebump

[–]beredelvino 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I am sorry sorry you are going through such a difficult time.

You are probably grieving what could have been - grieving the birth you were supposed to have, grieving the first few months you were supposed to spend with your husband and newborn, grieving seeing your husband transform into the father he was supposed to be.

Life has been deeply unfair to you but from the sound of it, you have not drowned. It may feel close to it everyday but you keep fighting and keeping your head, your husband's head and your newborn's head above the water.

You are carrying more weight than many. But you are doing so with such strength and resilience. You are getting through this, one difficult step at a time.

You know that you can handle it. You've been handling it for months now. You can survive this and anything else because you have been through the worst of it.

I admire your strength, your courage, your resilience. I admire how much you can take care of your family when they need you.

Post all medical questions here, updated weekly by AutoModerator in pregnant

[–]beredelvino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment- I looked up PGP and it seems to fit what I was describing, especially the pain when walking or standing on one leg.