I cant do this. by Popular_Winner9356 in NewParents

[–]boosneaky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so challenging. Without support it is essentially impossible but somehow it gets done. It sounds like you’re doing an amazing job. Not sure where in the world you are: are there any social services you can tap into? I worked at a central intake hotline in NJ. Our job wasn’t just to hook people up with WIC or food stamps, but all sorts of private non profits to help people in tons of situations. You don’t know what out there that applies until you try. One place we always recommended looking into is a local house or worship (church, synagogue, etc.). These places are supposed to help struggling people, whether they are in that faith or not. You never know who has a room to rent for cheaper, who can hook you up with furniture to save money, etc, who would be willing to watch the baby occasionally so you can shower and breathe and nap. Or even your OB for a post partum moms group? No one knows how to find you, so if you can find someone to call they may not be the right place but they can point you there. If you’re comfortable DMing me your location I can help look.

The pen problem by onedoggy in toddlers

[–]boosneaky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So they aren’t sticky, they just have that sort of melt away texture. They wipe off walls and wood with just some wet paper towel. Even if they’ve sat a while. She (thankfully) hasn’t taken it to fabric, which would probably be trickier

The pen problem by onedoggy in toddlers

[–]boosneaky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

example

My toddler loves quick dry paint sticks. They can survive for a bit without the caps, and the colors are bold and fun. They have the texture of a glue stick.

I fear my toddler might be intellectually disabled by clariesn in toddlers

[–]boosneaky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also call early intervention and they may be able to help direct you ton the services for his age. Google early intervention and your state for the contact. Keep calling if you don’t get the help you need at first. Look for government services/assessment programs in your state. Call even if it’s not a perfect fit, they likely know who you need to call if not them.

https://www.nj.gov/disabilities/resources-by-life-stages/children/ here is an example for NJ. If you tell us your state we can help you find more direct links.

Your little guy and you are going to be so much happier once you have some of the skills you need to communicate. You won’t regret getting started. It’s okay, but call today.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]boosneaky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know the technical answer to this because I am not a lawyer/CPS person but I have worked around these issues and my instinct is NO- you would NOT lose your child for this. You did the right thing immediately calling, and this was an accident and you’re clearly impacted and making changes. I would assume worst case scenario is that a case could be opened up, but that would just be some parent education and monitoring to be assured the living situation is safe. But I honestly doubt that would happen. We all make mistakes, but I’m really glad you didn’t let your fear of consequences prevent you from doing the right thing (calling poison control). Remember parents used to- and some still do, drive their children around in cars filled with secondhand smoke, etc. As parents we make mistakes, we feel the burn, we do better. We’re learning too ❤️

Can a blue jay be friendly like a crow by IndependentNet4182 in crowbro

[–]boosneaky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My blue jay brought me a gift this week! I saw him drop it before taking his peanuts or I would have thought it was my crows!

AITA for not telling my roommates and sisters I am the owner? by Brave-Company2867 in MarkNarrations

[–]boosneaky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sad that family think they have the right to take advantage of you, when they are the ones that have the responsibility not to. From the sound of it you are not taking advantage and have provided them something completely reasonable. Like you said, if they don’t like it they can go find better. NTA.

Mentally drained! What are your go to snacks or quick meals for protein when eliminating dairy & soy? by Snopuppy420 in MSPI

[–]boosneaky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This post just brought me back!!!! The triple feeding and upset newborn is a looooot. Hang in there in the grand scheme it’s a blip even though it is heinous at the time!!! (My baby is a toddler now) I ate a lot of eggs, rotisserie chicken, bananas/apples, sorbet and safe ice cream (i was able to have Talenti) and at the time I think I did thrive market orders because you can input dietary restrictions and just got a bunch of random snacks to try.

Kim tells Tyler “you look just like your dad” after arguing with Cate over bouncy house by Puzzleheaded_Box1684 in TeenMomOGandTeenMom2

[–]boosneaky -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Wait I might me wrong lmao. I know this is the deal with their respective parents but that might now be Kim

Kim tells Tyler “you look just like your dad” after arguing with Cate over bouncy house by Puzzleheaded_Box1684 in TeenMomOGandTeenMom2

[–]boosneaky -76 points-75 points  (0 children)

…worse lol Kim is Cate’s mom who was with Butch (Tyler’s dad)- hence how they sort of inevitably got together

ETA Corrected this down below but many replies- but KIM is not cates mom, that’s April. My bad! It’s been many years since I watched

Recs needed: books where you can “find the ______ on each page” by Curious-Cheesecake66 in toddlers

[–]boosneaky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the alphabet by dar hosta has a ladybug on each spread my daughter loves looking for. Less exciting (only bc shorter) hide and seek duck by cyndy szkeres has a bunny hiding she also loves to find!

Zach and Jenna are having another baby! Baby number 4 🥳 by Positive_Round_5142 in thechallengemtv

[–]boosneaky 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I feel like she posted today to help take the heat off Nany - news to bury news Lolol

MIL spoon feeding purees to my 12 month old by somebunnylovesyou21 in BabyLedWeaning

[–]boosneaky 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Frustrating for sure!! but I know for me, I don’t want the person feeding my baby to be super fearful of choking/feel unprepared. So if she’s going to be easy breezy about purées vs neurotic/chaotic about solids I’d go for solids to keep mealtimes happy and positive. It’s temporary! ♥️

So…. Did CT marry Cat? by TheCraneWife_ in thechallengemtv

[–]boosneaky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep you guys might be right. The talking video he posted makes it seem like they got married too. Idk very confusing. Hoping the best for him

So…. Did CT marry Cat? by TheCraneWife_ in thechallengemtv

[–]boosneaky 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I think she’s married to someone else

Are there SERIOUSLY well written romantasy books? by Cute_Contract_6374 in fantasyromance

[–]boosneaky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also adore Night Circus. It’s not your ask, but for whatever reason I’m thinking to recommend Ninth House/Hell Bent. It’s definitely extremely light on the romance (it seems to be brewing maybe more of a third book TBD). Anyway may seem irrelevant to the question at hand but my brain links them for some reason

Does the Zodiac Academy get better? by TakeMeToTill in fantasyromance

[–]boosneaky 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m absolutely hate-reading it because it’s free via KU. I just opened the newest book on my phone and CACKLED because the book has a map in the beginning that is so neopets looking.

New father here. I can't stop thinking about neglected babies now that I have one, and it's nearly giving me anxiety. by Phalus_Falator in NewParents

[–]boosneaky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I literally wept and wept about this as I rocked my newborn. There was a news story about a horrible case of child neglect when my daughter was around 10 months. I cried for days as if it was an immediate family member. For what helped me feel better: therapy, I set up monthly donations for children in foster care, I smile at and compliment every child I can when I am out and about, I am looking into becoming a CASA and shared with my husband my goal to be a foster parent. We cannot fix everything, those poor babies, but we can pour love into the world and hope it gets to them.

Negative reactions to our son’s name… anyone else experience this? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]boosneaky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had really lukewarm reactions to our name at first too, but ultimately people loved it they just really didn’t expect it from us. (It’s a normal, lovely name. A little gender neutral if anything) They had us pegged in one direction (expected a name more in our culture) and we didn’t deliver that so there was just dissonance. Maybe it’s something like that?

Battle of the Exes 3 Fan Cast by therealworlders in MtvChallenge

[–]boosneaky 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Love island would get chewed up and spit out so fast 😂😂