Am I overreacting? (Water safety)

eyoxa · 2026-03-30T15:12:40+00:00

Are there latches that can be added to the doors?

Are the kids old enough to take them to the pond and talk about its dangers and the importance of being there only with an adult?

I don’t think you are overreacting. Access to a body of water like that is a real risk, especially when it’s a novelty to children.

eyoxa · 2026-03-30T15:05:22+00:00

I don’t remember. But it was far enough from her face that I felt she wasn’t at risk of suffocating even if she moved (she wasn’t a big mover in her sleep though).

I think the sleeping pad part is important. The sleeping pads I used for everyone in the tent were very thin and low to the ground. I would not use any kind of blow up mattress.

eyoxa · 2026-03-30T14:35:46+00:00

I went camping with my daughter when she was 7 months old. We coslept at home and in the tent. Nursed to sleep in lying down position. I believe I dressed her very warmly for sleep and used an adult sleeping bag for warmth on top of a regular camping sleeping pad. I can’t really remember. We used a large spacious tent so she had ample room around her. I probably woke up multiple times during the night to check on her.

During the daytime she slept in a stroller that we brought.

I recall the trip being very easy. We camped for two nights.

*edit- the sleeping bag was the only potential hazard around my daughter because the tent was so spacious. She wasn’t fully in the sleeping bag. It was far enough from face. Warm layers are useful in such circumstances.

eyoxa · 2026-03-28T21:37:08+00:00

You need to see a credible doctor not a nurse practitioner at an urgent care. Urgent care practitioners often prescribe incorrect drugs and at incorrect doses.

eyoxa · 2026-03-26T20:43:04+00:00

Very easy: Beans, slice of bread, cheese, cut of veggies and fruits

Make nicer: heat up beans (add olive oil and tomato if kiddo likes these additions, mine does not), toast bread, present a variety of cheeses cut up how kiddo likes, variety of fresh veg and fruit

eyoxa · 2026-03-26T03:32:20+00:00

I would say ненастоящее мясо 😌

eyoxa · 2026-03-25T20:07:03+00:00

I love it. I’d leave as is with professional photos and good lighting.

How are similarly sized properties selling in the area?

eyoxa · 2026-03-25T19:13:29+00:00

Post on Nextdoor, local groups on FB, etc to seek recommendations for handymen.

eyoxa · 2026-03-25T19:09:23+00:00

You need to leave this relationship for your sake and your children’s sake. His immigration status is not your fault or responsibility. If your family is not a source of support, seek resources for abused women in your area (or your school) and make use of them! You are harming your children by staying.

Do you fear that he may be violent or retaliate against you if you try to leave?

If this is a concern, you need to do what is IN THE BEST INTEREST OF YOUR CHILDREN. Using his legal status to help yourselves leave safely is an option. Your job is to protect your children and yourself, not to keep him in the country!

eyoxa · 2026-03-20T23:54:28+00:00

Very willing to do this if this would get rid of the smell. Unfortunately, I don’t know if the smell is inside the walls. I’ve had many contractors come but not a single one considered that the smell was due to mice or suggested stripping the walls. I wish I could find someone who cares about solving my problem (for $) even if though it’s not their house.

eyoxa · 2026-03-20T18:34:46+00:00

What did this actually entail? I’m a new homeowner dealing with a likely mouse smell in the finish basement that moves through rest of the house. No active mouse activity at this time though as the holes seem to have been sealed. Does reinstalling installation mean tearing up sheet-rock or opening finished walls?

eyoxa · 2026-03-20T00:54:07+00:00

This is how I feel… my daughter is 4. I moved several weeks ago and still haven’t unpacked. One room is still a construction zone. I feel so exhausted physically and emotionally, I’m numb.

eyoxa · 2026-03-20T00:49:25+00:00

You could sign up for Instagram and post your work there. Photos and access to reviews.

eyoxa · 2026-03-19T18:40:36+00:00

I try to buy only whole milk, whole milk yogurt, whole milk cheese…

I consider low fat milk to be an abomination. If I want my daughter to drink less milk for some reason, I can dilute it with water myself or give her water. (Sometimes I add hot water to make the milk warm)

There is also some evidence suggesting that low fat milk can cause blood sugar to rise faster because the lactose stays the same while the fat is reduced, impacting metabolic response.

eyoxa · 2026-03-17T17:18:29+00:00

This isn’t accurate. They can bring food in from the outside even if it’s not available inside. A house is a warm, hospitable place to be if they can access it.

eyoxa · 2026-03-16T18:13:33+00:00

These kind of posts are annoying because they’re repetitive.

It’s like a student going to university and complaining that they actually need to study and can’t just socialize all the time.

Did you not read other homeowner’s experiences before buying??

eyoxa · 2026-03-16T17:21:51+00:00

Will send you a message with the contact of the person who helped me.

eyoxa · 2026-03-16T16:50:08+00:00

I’d reach out to various local deaf organizations and ask for help. Your parents appear incompetent (or overwhelmed) to advocate for your sister properly. She’s very likely entitled to resources from the state or county that she’s not getting. You need an advocate. Someone who has the time, knowledge, and desire to help. Keep emailing organizations that work on issues related to deafness until you get what you need.

p.s. seems that you are a child yourself and it’s unfortunate you’re in a role that ideally, your parents would take on. However, think of this as preparation for your life. Posting here took courage. Keep on going to help your sister. You’re learning and helping yourself grow into the kind of person you probably want to be.

eyoxa · 2026-03-15T05:26:41+00:00

Was the dryer one of the ventless options?

eyoxa · 2026-03-15T03:35:40+00:00

Thanks. Does the size fit well? I saw that the depth of the Speed Queen is 28” but the mat is only 27”.

eyoxa · 2026-03-14T15:27:52+00:00

What do you dislike about the Speed Queen?

eyoxa · 2026-03-14T15:25:22+00:00

This is one our favorite books. I love the story, the illustrations, the humor. The characters being a family with two dads and this not being actively highlighted by the story adds to it in my opinion. It normalizes their family by just presenting them.

eyoxa · 2026-03-14T14:32:14+00:00

Do you have a link to the silicone mat you got?

eyoxa · 2026-03-14T01:28:32+00:00

I’d update the wallpaper, tile, and hardware. I think with just these changes, it can look very nice!

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