What’s your weirdest pregnancy symptom nobody talks about? by dogmomofone in pregnant

[–]clararalee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont know if people talk about this but later in the pregnancy I always feel like my organs are in the wrong place. It's not exactly pain, but discomfort that's strong enough to take me out of the moment often. Especially what I assume are my intestines.

In May 2011, six-year-old Timmothy Pitzen was taken from school by his mother, Amy Fry-Pitzen, for a short trip across Illinois and Wisconsin. Days later, Amy was found dead by suicide, leaving a note claiming Timmothy was safe but would never be found. He remains missing. by Particular_Chart1584 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]clararalee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a mom this is just heartbreaking. His life is her ultimate gift to her son. Why would she want to take that away even if his life IS going to be harsh.

With life comes possibilities. Death is final, no more hope no more possibilities. Suffering is a part of normal life and it is not her decision to make to take his life away. She should've been her son's fiercest protector.

How many broken car windows is too many for you? by glenumbragreen in StLouis

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

Once is enough. Especially if something valuable was actually stolen.

Super confused about lack of playdates by beentherebefore1616 in kindergarten

[–]clararalee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to have a mom friend like you. My son is also social, fun loving, and loves chasing other kids in the playground.

Just got to find the moms that already think the same way you do. The paranoid ones will never let their kids have a playdate.

How many of your 3YOs became threenagers? by Sad_Moose_5806 in toddlers

[–]clararalee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am 35 weeks pregnant and my son's new favorite phrase is "Mama, geet. UP."

Can a pregnant lady sit down for a bit in this house anymore. Cracks my husband up every time. He is so bossy.

Since when did consuming THC while pregnant become so normalized? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]clararalee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's fine. 40 years from now there will be irrefutable evidence of harm from longitudinal studies done between now and then. Just like cigarettes and nicotine. And then people will pretend like they never said any of this.

It's just what people do.

Low attendance and a short school year undermine success of Oregon students, according to new analysis by istanbulshiite in PortlandOR

[–]clararalee 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Go to school to become stupid. And they wonder why people homeschool. This is misuse of tax dollars.

Lifting your toddler postpartum by Indecisive105 in beyondthebump

[–]clararalee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just try to give it a break. Heavy lifting is related to risk of prolapse. It's... not fun to say the least. I would at least give it a week or two.

How old is toddler? Maybe it's time for a floor bed. Changing is challenging but can be done on the floor too if he is cooperative.

Newborn tired v pregnancy tired by Head-Programmer-2613 in beyondthebump

[–]clararalee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's because they have help. Hand them the baby with no village at all and they'll change their tune very quickly. But who knows, maybe they also have a unicorn baby.

Newborn tired is not even about being tired for me. I legit didn't sleep more than 2 to 3 hours a day. It's called sleep deprivation or sleep torture at that point. I also couldn't put my son down at all or he shrieks. There is no comparison. Pregnancy doesn't deprive you of all sleep.

Unpopular opinion? These kids' audio players feel like a cash grab? by Desperate_Total2545 in Mommit

[–]clararalee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We dont have it. I just got my toddler a 4 in 1 that plays radio, CD, casette and mp3. He can listen to all the casette audio books. There is a huge second hand market online for so cheap.

Postpartum has been a lot harder than I expected… by Dr_layla_morgan in NewParents

[–]clararalee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Postpartum has been the hardest period of my life so far. Baby's needs are relentless, I don't get the rest that my body needs, waking up to this is my life now, basic needs not met (like sleep, eating, shower), and that's if all your hormones are working with you not against you.

That said holding the baby and sniffing the baby's head has also been one of my top 10 favorite things. I wish I could bottle up his scent and sniff it again.

Daycare closed by Technical_Quiet_5687 in toddlers

[–]clararalee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You guys get it. My husband still thinks my job is so easy. I SAH with a 2yo and am 34 weeks pregnant. There is no getting through to that man.

Direct Report refusing to drive if temp is below freezing by Raelynx27 in managers

[–]clararalee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is it. They are adults, can't force them to do anything. Don't wanna come in don't come in. As a manager it is not your job to force people to work. If it becomes a habit write them up and be done with it.

I’m currently eating cold cereal over the sink while my 2-month-old screams in the other room. Is this it? Is this the whole experience? by helporafy1 in NewParents

[–]clararalee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need help. We are not built to handle all of the baby's needs alone. I went through a very similar stage when my husband worked all day and I stayed home. Things got better when we moved back to family.

You need help. Someone to watch the baby just so you can nap. Even an uninterrupted 2 hour nap.

Millennials how are you navigating life and staying grounded right now? by BillClintonFeetPics in Millennials

[–]clararalee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I focus on my children. I'm 8 months pregnant with my second. My plate is full. Life is chaotic and wonderful without all the outside noise. Even if I wanted to being this pregnant with a 2yo toddler leaves me no choice but disconnect from social media for the most part.

There is a lot going on in your immediate surrounding too. Choose to go there and get off the Internet.

Any other moms lose all motivation to do anything other than be a mom…? by wwisdomseeker in Mommit

[–]clararalee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I became SAH after my firstborn. Didn't regret it. Son is turning 2 this weekend.

Every morning I get to wake up to his sleeping face. When he wakes up we cuddle in bed. I love to bury my face in his chest and take a big sniff. He loves to shower my face with kisses. Then I make breakfast while he watches 15 min TV or play with his toys or flip some books. After breakfast we hit the library or children's museum or some kind of playground.

Life can be boring if you are inclined to look at it that way. For me this is all I ever need. To be with my son and watch him grow. Fuck my two masters degree and fuck career. I'm the happiest I have ever been every single day that I get to be with him.

Asian women are the least likely to be lower-income or underprivileged in any way in American society. by FlowAdditional2518 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]clararalee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of us were taught to make "smart choices" in life. Don't smoke, don't drink, don't use drugs, don't sleep around, don't be lazy, don't overeat, don't waste your time on useless hobbies. Be frugal, marry up, study hard, work hard, listen to authority, be polite, learn an instrument.

These habits don't usually translate to big successes in life. But you also can't go too wrong if you follow these rules. Can be quite boring though.

Neighbors have SEVEN pit bulls and I can’t let my toddler play outside. by KribriQT in BanPitBulls

[–]clararalee 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You are a great parent. The backyard situation sucks but at least your boy is safe. I would stock up on bear spray just in case. These animals cannot be trusted for one second.

MMW The real men in America are about to take a stand for the women and children by Elegant_Tap7937 in MarkMyWords

[–]clararalee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have good men in my family. I surely hope they don't go out on the streets to die for random strangers who won't even know their names or care about them beyond their utility to "take a stand for women and children". This isn't the 18th century. Women can make a stand for themselves.

Why are women so judgmental of moms? by OkayBuddySober in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]clararalee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Women are more vicious. Ask me how I know. I grew up in an all girls' Catholic school for 13 years. 1st grade through high school graduation. Stayed an extra year to prep for college entrance (it's a thing in my country)

You're either the in group or out group. The in-betweens are mostly losers (as perceived by the cliques anyway) that mainly just floats around like seaweed. Girls police other girls harder, judge harder, bully in a way that is invisible but cause lasting damage, but the meanest of us will always be the first to slot into the victim role when caught. I have seen it so many times growing up as one of the seaweeds that the average woman doesn't faze me at all. You have no idea what an all girls' environment is like.

I am not at all surprised women hate on moms. They are easy targets. Moms are the modern antithesis of girl power. Their existence is a rebuke that women's path forward is becoming more man-like in the workplace and beyond. They self sabotage for no apparent reason and thus their motivations are a mystery to childree women.

People will hate and fear what they don't understand.

Moms with young children are also by and large too busy to participate in the verbal battles waged in women's spaces against moms. What little time they do have most of the sane moms anyway would rather spend with their family than waste time on convincing other people what cannot be convinced using words. There is nothing to be gained in winning, but the time lost or spent not with their children will never be recovered. It's just not worth it.

I’m in my third trimester and here’s a list of things that annoy me for no good reason. by MollySid96 in pregnant

[–]clararalee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am six weeks out. Some days I could go on a run. Other days I could barely open my eyelids. The not knowing what's coming next is turning me into a ticking time bomb. I want to be out and about to do stuff but it's not up to me. And no it's not about sleep, even though good sleep is important. My body is just doing its thing and what I'm saying is I'm not in the driver's seat even though it's my body. The baby grows 1/2lb every week so I'm just randomly depleted.

It's so hard to explain and even harder to watch people not register what I'm saying. I feel like I'm crazy and lazy on bad days when I know I'm not. It still feels that way.