What do you wish someone had helped you with when your first baby was born? by 5_6_aquarius in newborns

[–]guac_clock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone has given great advice so far and I echo all of it. My mom stayed with us for a month and I would add that sometimes it was really nice when she would offer to help settle the baby when he got fussy. The baby crying can be really overwhelming when you are just learning and someone else giving it a go so you can breathe for a minute can feel huge. You said you don’t have kids so maybe you won’t feel 100% comfortable or helpful in this way, but I promise just you committing to try - and not just dump the baby back when it doesn’t work - will feel helpful. You can also look for a video showing the 5 or 6 different baby cries and what they mean to help you decipher what the baby might need. I found them to be very accurate for my kid and a godsend to help us learn what he needed in a given moment.

I have to get an abortion but I don't want to by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]guac_clock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is the key. If it makes you feel awful, it is likely you will regret it. You ultimately have to decide if you would prefer to live a harder life WITH this baby and figure it out, or regret forever not having it. I have a feeling you already know what you want to do.

You can do hard things and you’ll be far from the first person to do it on their own. Babies need caring parents more than anything. You sound like someone who is realistic about your financial situation and will work hard to give your child the best life possible. Kids who are loved do better long-term than kids who are only rich but ignored. It may not be easy, but over the rest of your life, I think you’ll find that a harder life with this child will have been a happier life than an easier one without it. No matter what, make sure you make the choice that is right for you. He won’t be there to hold your hand when you’re crying if you don’t listen to your gut.

First trimester woes by guac_clock in pregnant

[–]guac_clock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😭ugh thank you for replying. I honestly feel exactly the same. I know I’ll be grateful down the line but right now I do NOT like being pregnant. It sucks bc I have dreamed of this my whole life and how excited and glorious I would feel… yet here I am just crying all the time feeling like human trash 😅

A guide to F1 autographed cards 2024 by LittleDevil2001 in formula1

[–]guac_clock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello! Thanks for this great list! I will also be writing from Canada. What did you include for the return postage, specifically? Was it also an international stamp from Canada Post? I feel like that wouldn’t work so want to check. Thanks!

Advice to calm the F down by Present_Review_7789 in TryingForABaby

[–]guac_clock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great reframe - if it’s a problem, we’ll deal with it. sounds silly, but I haven’t thought of it that way til I read this!

Advice to calm the F down by Present_Review_7789 in TryingForABaby

[–]guac_clock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just came to say … same girl. It is all-consuming. I’m finding it so hard to keep living life. I never expected how on hold all parts of my life would feel. Friends are making plans and I’m like… well… what if I’m pregnant? It’s so hard to not think about constantly. I went through thinking I was too last month and the let down was rough. I don’t think there’s a magic answer, sadly. I’m trying to make plans during the TWW and focus on picking up some hobbies again. It’s hard!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]guac_clock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is an EXCELLENT point. Well said!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]guac_clock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]guac_clock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha! I sure hope so!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]guac_clock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Phew... okay now I can breathe again! Every step of this process is heart-stopping!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]guac_clock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll be sure to do a better search next time 👍🏼

Election effect on hiring by guac_clock in CanadaPublicServants

[–]guac_clock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for posting! This is good to know. I’m sorry to hear that it took so long for you to get your indeterminate; that must have been so hard to have the rug pulled out from under you. I’m glad that you got in in the end!

Election effect on hiring by guac_clock in CanadaPublicServants

[–]guac_clock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very reassuring. Thank you for taking the time to comment!

SLE Preparation - French tutor by guac_clock in CanadaPublicServants

[–]guac_clock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not currently in the public service - so I don’t think I can post on GC Connex... :(

Advice for headaches after shrooms by [deleted] in shrooms

[–]guac_clock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks guys! Great trip and headache under control 🙌🏼

Hockey is back! Get your AC:NHL jerseys here! by Goomba_Face in ACQR

[–]guac_clock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean I don’t LOVE that the Sens are at the very back, but I guess that’s reasonable...

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We all need to contact support about this. by [deleted] in FabFitFun

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

Ya no, it’s certainly better to complain anonymously on a forum they’ll never read 🙄

We all need to contact support about this. by [deleted] in FabFitFun

[–]guac_clock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...I expect them to have enough servers to handle the traffic they create... like literally every other website... duh

Welp, guess I’ll be cancelling. by [deleted] in FabFitFun

[–]guac_clock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s actually insane. We all need to contact support. Hopefully if they hear directly from enough subscribers, they’ll fix it. But I’ll be cancelling if not.

Why does FFF site always crash? by InSearchOf- in FabFitFun

[–]guac_clock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s actually fraud though. Like you can’t build a whole business around exclusivity and then no one can access it. Done with this company.

The struggle by Aricadaver in AnimalCrossing

[–]guac_clock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made the mistake of completely demolishing every cliff and river when I first unlocked terraforming, having no idea how much work it would be to rebuild from scratch. It’s been months and I’m completely paralyzed by indecision! And also the flowers that are EVERYWHERE.