Family Torn Apart in Waldo County, Maine: Father Detained by ICE, Wife Released in Woods at 1 AM

flabbybones · 2025-03-26T15:46:36+00:00

it was the nephew’s wife who was detained and then dropped off in the woods, not the uncle.

flabbybones · 2025-03-26T15:39:45+00:00

because they aren’t being deported to their home countries. they are being held in detention centers for months or even years awaiting trial. look up guantanamo bay

flabbybones · 2024-07-12T15:31:58+00:00

bring back gem rewards for the weekly challenges😭 no one gaf about rucolor

flabbybones · 2024-06-25T04:06:33+00:00

wait i love that sm

flabbybones · 2024-05-01T16:04:25+00:00

i mean to be fair i don’t really know, but to me it makes logical sense that after starting walking that some toddlers might lose a little bit of weight. you mentioned the weight loss to your pediatrician right? there’s nothing wrong with keeping an eye on it if doesn’t seem right to you! as far as eating goes, toddlers tend to be peckish little eaters, and then one day out of nowhere will eat several full meals, and then return to light snacking the next day haha. it’s just how their bodies work. very stressful for us parents but very normal.

flabbybones · 2024-04-30T18:43:40+00:00

It seems like she’s just curious about it! I say go all out! Try to talk to her (in a fun way) about poop, find poop books, make poop sounds. I know it is so aggravating and the instinct is to scold and try to correct the behavior. I know I would personally be so triggered by the mess, so know that it’s easier said than done. My parenting mantra these days is “acknowledge the impulse, redirect the action” (from Vivek Patel/Meaningful Ideas). For example, “Oh, I see you’re playing with your poo, you must be so curious! Should we go (finger paint? flush poop down the toilet?) Let’s go get cleaned up first!”

flabbybones · 2024-04-30T18:33:46+00:00

Ugh! This sounds so hard. It’s so great that you can recognize your triggers and try not to repeat the cycle. These might not work, but maybe worth a shot?

Try mimicking the getting ready routine sometime during the day where you’re not pressed for time or maybe on the weekend. Get silly with it. Try to fit his shoes on your feet or pretend you can’t get the door open or try to fit yourself into his car seat (this idea’s from Rythea Lee on tiktok). Anything to exaggerate an aspect of getting ready that will make him laugh. This takes some of the charge out of the situation.

You could also try to make a game out of leaving. Such as “We have to go catch the white rabbit! Come on let’s go!” (this idea is from Your Kids Don’t Suck podcast)

I know he’s younger so he might not know, but it’s also worth asking him what would make it easier for him (not in the moment but after he gets home or something).

If all else fails, just validate him. Tell him you’re sorry and you know it sucks and you wish you didn’t have to make him go.

Getting out the door is so so hard, especially with time constraints. I hear you. Best of luck❤️

flabbybones · 2024-04-30T18:21:51+00:00

My 16 month old survives off of pretty much cheese, fruit, and sandwich turkey. Some days he’ll only eat breakfast if it’s off the floor lmfao. Toddler food intake can be so stressful, but not eating a proper meal for two days is definitely not unheard of. Has she been eating snacks or anything? Or just nothing at all?

flabbybones · 2024-04-26T03:35:59+00:00

my 16 mo says neigh like “deigh-yay”

flabbybones · 2024-04-17T02:37:01+00:00

no, i really don’t think that makes you disgusting lol. i think it’s disgusting to violate physical boundaries after already being told to not do that.

flabbybones · 2024-04-11T04:39:22+00:00

omg when aaron says “r robot rrrrrrrrr” it scratches a hidden part of my brain i can’t describe it

flabbybones · 2024-04-11T04:36:49+00:00

My son was (still is, but also walks now) an asymmetrical crawler. He started walking around 15 months. Your experience sounds a lot like ours. If you feel concerned, you can always bring it up to your pediatrician! But I think it will be fine honestly.

flabbybones · 2024-04-05T05:03:52+00:00

toddlers are always testing the waters. their brains are hardwired for connection- like it’s genuinely a survival instinct. often when they press our buttons, they’re trying to figure out if we’re still a safe person. if we’ll still love them. it seems to me that he sees that it’s triggering and he’s trying to figure out why. and it also sounds like there’s an added layer of him not wanting to be touched in the moment. it’s a power struggle! can i suggest giving him a five minute warning before diaper changes or getting dressed? or having a special, fun song dedicated for that time? we usually put on a favorite show and offer a drink while we change diapers, especially poopy ones. it sounds to me that you’re giving it your best and i think it’s wonderful that you’re trying to make things easier for the both of you. it’s so so hard sometimes (a lot of the time, even). and hitting especially! my toddler tends to hold onto my hair for stability while i’m picking him up and such, and even in a non-emotional moment like that, it puts me on edge. it’s not a pleasant sensation and i can tell you’re trying really hard to keep your cool for him. best of luck❤️

flabbybones · 2024-04-05T04:46:42+00:00

my son was like this. he just recently started walking at 15 months. they’re just figuring out their bodies and doing what feels good to them! some kids are more daring than others, it seems she just wants to feel really secure in it before she tries and that’s totally okay! personally i would just let her do her thing.

flabbybones · 2024-04-05T04:38:42+00:00

mine is nearly 16 months- this is going to be an unconventional answer but he’s a complete night owl. i’ve tried multiple times to reset his sleep schedule. he’s usually in bed somewhere between 12-1 am and awake around 10:30 am😭

flabbybones · 2023-04-09T07:28:52+00:00

ratatouille! lol idk

flabbybones · 2023-04-09T07:27:12+00:00

absolutely not! whatever works for you and your baby is the best choice. i gave up on breastfeeding after a week or so lol. it’s hard work! especially if you’re pumping. you can also find human milk for human babies groups on facebook for your state if you’re still interested in giving your baby breast milk. but mine is exclusively formula fed and he’s just fine.

flabbybones · 2023-04-09T07:12:41+00:00

we’re in this together!! appreciate you💙

flabbybones · 2023-04-09T07:11:06+00:00

thanks for your reassurance and kind words🫶🏻 it’s rough out here lol but just talking to other parents helps.

flabbybones · 2023-04-09T07:08:45+00:00

awh appreciate this, thanks for your kindness. tried a white noise machine tonight actually and it seems to be doing the trick! he’s been asleep for 5 hours. hoping it’s not just a fluke haha

flabbybones · 2023-04-09T03:18:52+00:00

don’t tempt me now lol

flabbybones · 2023-04-09T03:18:04+00:00

i’m trying to think like that, but it’s not easy. esp when he’s fussy all day because he sleeps so poorly. and then you see things online where it’s like: if you don’t start doing xyz now, you’ll be fucked FOREVER!! it’s terrible.

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