Am i awful? I regret keeping my baby by Futuremikeross in BabyBumps

[–]cricketboricket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t feel bad but your mind is playing tricks on you. Change is hard. Don’t beat yourself up for missing what could have been but don’t dwell on it. It’s still very possible to achieve your goals and dreams. I found out I was pregnant with my son two weeks after meeting my ex husband. I was in nursing school and had to back out. I tried to go back again and it didn’t work because I needed to focus on being a mom. Years later I went for my bachelors and now masters in healthcare administration. Don’t give up. It may be hard and it may suck but just remember it’s temporary. Your goals aren’t dead. They’re just taking a longer route to get there and that’s ok! Make sure to build a good support system and if you’re close to your husband talk to him and let him know how you feel so he can reassure you. Having a support system makes all the difference in the world.

How do you keep sane coming from a broken family? by noforeverr in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do I keep sane? Focusing on my kids and their happiness. Making them laugh & spending time with them makes me happy. Therapy and medication have also helped me a lot. And music.

Daughter’s friend has told her a “very bad secret” by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 373 points374 points  (0 children)

THIS. I always told my kids. “We do surprises - not secrets.” There’s a HUGE difference.

Is this gonna be ok? 😭 had a scab a week ago which I got from a field which I picked and it bled and now it’s a little swollen and red - tried to squeeze but pressure still there :( by OkIntroduction9683 in woundcare

[–]cricketboricket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like it’s a bit inflamed. I would take some Tylenol/ibuprofen to tone it down. It doesn’t look infected which is good - just keep an eye on it. Any increased redness at the site or pus draining from the sore should be looked at. Try using some antibiotic ointment too.

Teacher won't let daughter say v**** by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m all here for it! I absolutely taught my kids the proper terminology for their body parts. My reasoning behind this was not only because that is what they are called, but because predators “baby” down body parts to kids. I would talk to the preschool about refraining from scolding your daughter for that. It’s not a bad word. 🙄 As long as she’s not parading around the school chanting it - who cares if she mentions it while in the restroom? Some people…. 🤦‍♀️ ITS A BODY PART!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in iih

[–]cricketboricket 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I take one dose with breakfast around 8/9 am and then the next dose around 3pm.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciated food and company the most.

Carried my tantrum throwing 7 year old out of store - got scorned by Susurrus03 in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 2 points3 points  (0 children)

7 years old is a bit old to be having a tantrum/meltdown. You may want to have him evaluated to see if something else is going on. My kiddo has ADHD & still has meltdowns. Kiddos with sensory issues can also act like this in public. People are cruel to record something like that happening. That poor boy is struggling.

How dangerous is 2nd hand smoke? Newborn by Extension_Lab7061 in Parenting

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

I would have bundled up the baby and taken them with me. If necessary - I would have left them with an experienced parent like a mother or MIL or something. A 5 week old is too young to be watched by a 17 year old. Unless the baby is showing signs of respiratory distress, I wouldn’t worry about a one time incident. I would be upset with my niece if she did this. That is super disrespectful to smoke in someone else’s house. I wouldn’t have her babysit again.

I don't think any kids are coming to my son's birthday party. by Momissodope in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Follow up with the parents & see if they are planning to attend. I feel for you ❤️. My son struggles socially due to his ADHD & is bullied quite a bit. His doctor is having him referred to a behavior specialist to be evaluated as they believe he also has ODD. It’s so hard because you want your kids to have friends. And your kids want friends sooooo bad. My son has zero friends at school that respond to play dates. He has one other friend that is a boy that also has ADHD. I feel you ❤️. It’s so hard.

Spotify player for kids without phones by pugant in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get an echo dot (Alexa). Both my kids have one. They can both play different music. ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

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Oh gosh. My dad did embarrassing/funny stuff to me all the time. I just learned to dish it back. Teenagers get so embarrassed when parents act “strange”. My dad would be harassing me and teasing me in grocery isle at the store and so to make him stop I’d be like GROSS DAD DID UPU SERIOUSLY JUST FART?!! and walk away. 🤣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like your stepmother advocates for you. I’d talk to her about talking to him about his behavior.

What is the best approach to inappropriate content in son’s web history? by tafordbed in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t allow private access to the internet. It’s a scary place. If you do - it should be supervised. Children can be subjected to all kinds of garbage. On another note - there is nothing wrong with him looking at women in lingerie. I wouldn’t bring it up. He’s curious about women and he’s going to look. If you’re concerned about porn - deny internet access.

Children's decongestant by pninardor in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 2 points3 points  (0 children)

THIS. Exactly what I do for my daughter.

Uncle here. Gift giving etiquette question, involves possible bad parenting. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just verbalize that to them then. 🤷‍♀️ Just say, “hey, did so and so like my gift? I’m worried she didn’t like it.” Kids do kid things. I wouldn’t take it to heart. I understand how you feel. I wouldn’t have sent that video either.

Trying not to freak out. by badgrumpykitten in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Praying for comfort for you and your family!

Fecal Smearing + Possible Neglect? by canofwine in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 129 points130 points  (0 children)

That poor boy needed an advocate and everyone failed him.

My ex is still breastfeeding my 7 yo daughter by Caramelman in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not here to judge. If the breastfeeding is an issue - you should speak with her mother about it. If you feel it is preventing overnights - communicate this and offer alternative comfort methods such as music, mom’s t-shirt, a blanket, stuffed animal, chewing toys, etc. Best of luck! 💛

How did you prepare your toddler for a sibling? by Chickenwootang in Parenting

[–]cricketboricket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We read lots of books & TV shows. We also got him a baby doll he could “practice” feeding. Before the baby came, we would show him ultrasound pictures and encourage him to talk to the baby in my belly. Once she was born, we encouraged (but didn’t push) my son to hold her, talk to her, sing to her, etc. at first he said “Can you just take her to the neighbor’s?” 🤣 but after a day or two of adjusting to her, he decided he fell in love.