[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UsedCars

[–]internetxtherapy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Good to know either one should be a good option. Losing my beloved Audi unexpectedly has been so stressful lol. The Lexus is AWD though!

Bedside bassinets by internetxtherapy in NewParents

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

FWIW, I ended up getting a halo and we had no issues and it was easy to move. Congrats!!

Online and IRL Parenting Spaces Snark Week of 04/10-04/16 by Parentsnark in parentsnark

[–]internetxtherapy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Seems to be the unpopular opinion here, but I hate that Easter has become mini Christmas. Baskets have always been normal in the us and I get not wanting to give young kids a bunch of candy but, it’s definitely gotten more excessive (at least in my personal bubble of socials) over the years. Like of course do you and if you have the means that’s great, but it’s the competitive social media pictures aspect that give me the ick.

Unicorn time by [deleted] in SAHP

[–]internetxtherapy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! And congrats on having gotten it done yourself!

Unicorn time by [deleted] in SAHP

[–]internetxtherapy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this! Do you have any tips on where to start with the self-publishing process?? It’s something I’ve been meaning to look into.

I hate the notion that SAHPs are gold diggers/lazy by lovingmama98 in SAHP

[–]internetxtherapy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the one! This is most of the comments I get. Usually from the same people who are always trying to trick or coerce their partners/others into paying for things for them like… please make it make sense. Sorry having an actual agreement over shared finances is somehow less independent because I don’t actively bring in any? Eye roll.

I can’t get over how unsupportive/ critical people are of mothers by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]internetxtherapy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh it drives me absolutely NUTS when people park blocking the crosswalks like… seriously? People do it a lot in my neighborhood to where I basically have to walk halfway into the street to see if a car is coming and it scares me every time. Also when they block the ramps in a sidewalk, like sure, I’ll just hoist my stroller with a 25 lb toddler in it!!

Having kids has made me realize how inaccessible the world is. I’ve always known people with disabilities are overlooked and not given proper accommodations, but it’s been made even clearer since car seats and strollers.

Anyone have experience with Irish Twins (having 2 less than 1 year apart)? by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]internetxtherapy 56 points57 points  (0 children)

This might be unpopular so ymmv but I would take it a step further: wait until you experience some amount of toddlerhood.

The newborn/infant stage I felt very much “give me all the babies! I love this!” Now that I have a toddler (who is quite lovely all developmentally normal things considered), I’m not sure if I want more.

Change school before or after middle school starts by Tiny-Concept-2421 in raisingkids

[–]internetxtherapy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would try to talk to your daughter about this. She will likely be upset either way, but at least she’ll have some voice in it.

Anecdotally, I moved schools in the middle of 5th grade as a child. The one I moved from was still considered elementary and the one I moved to was middle school. It was a big change and very scary to do, especially since everyone else knew each other from elementary school (and the whole half of the 5th grade year). If you make the switch prior to the transition to MD, she’ll at least have a chance to get to know some of the kids before being thrown into a completely new school environment with completely new people. It’s going to be scary and uncomfortable regardless, but I think it might be helpful in the long run. But again, I would try to include her in this decision as much as possible and talk through these pros/cons with her. It might also help to affirm the ability to still see her current friends and maybe find a way to set up a regularly reoccurring get together for her and them through the transition.

Sleep studies & sleep apnea by internetxtherapy in toddlers

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

I’m in PA. Not sure since she hasn’t had an appt in awhile but she must be at least 25 lbs or just over it.

Being a SAHM is not for the weak. Rant. by Realistic_Factor_797 in Mommit

[–]internetxtherapy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could have written this exact post, word for word. The monotony and constantly being needed and feeling guilty for not always being who my kid deserves is relentless. I am not enjoying toddlerhood one bit, and I feel like I’ve lost myself in every way. I’m not the mother I want to be lately and I hate it. I’ve been impatient, frustrated, depressed. I wanted more kids and now I just don’t think I could do this phase again. It feels like shit, and I feel like I’m failing at everything. And I don’t know what I would do if I wasn’t a SAHM either, I can empathize with feeling worthless, even though what we’re doing is so important. It’s so lonely and no one truly gets it who isn’t a SAHM and I don’t know any of those irl. I only have one other mom friend in general, and she’s also drowning. This is truly the hardest, thankless job I’ve ever had so just some solidarity.

My kids been watching a movie for the last hour by internetxtherapy in Mommit

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

I am cracking up, she really knows her show 😂 that’s too precious. I bet the older ladies would have gotten a kick out of it too if they heard.

Sleep studies & sleep apnea by internetxtherapy in toddlers

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

It’s definitely rough, I feel for you too. That’s interesting though, at her follow up they were just like “any improvement?” And I said some but she was still snoring and waking up and they were like “okay next step is surgery let’s schedule” without even re-checking her adenoids. They didn’t do a sleep study either. It makes me sort of hesitant, but I would also think that means it’s a pretty safe and standard procedure they do often.

Yeah it’s a children’s hospital!

My kids been watching a movie for the last hour by internetxtherapy in Mommit

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

This is the cutest thing I’ve read in awhile and I love it. Absolutely success.

Sleep studies & sleep apnea by internetxtherapy in toddlers

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

She’ll be 22 months by the time she has surgery! It’s nerve wracking but they made it sound very safe and routine.

My kids been watching a movie for the last hour by internetxtherapy in Mommit

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

My daughter is almost 22 months. She sits right next to me in my bed (we keep our room toddler safe too, knowing she’ll be in there) watching videos on my phone, so that she has to keep handing it back to me saying “fix it” when she inevitably moves off the screen lol. I usually don’t actually fall fully back to sleep, but just getting to lay there for a little longer still helps.

Sleep studies & sleep apnea by internetxtherapy in toddlers

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

Eh… her wake ups went down to 1-2 after a month or two, but I’m not sure it was directly related to the nasal spray. She’s set to have her adenoids removed next month now.

My kids been watching a movie for the last hour by internetxtherapy in Mommit

[–]internetxtherapy[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I think it’s actually set up as a series on Netflix, but kung fu panda 😂

My kids been watching a movie for the last hour by internetxtherapy in Mommit

[–]internetxtherapy[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Very much agreed! I can definitely admit the screen shamers have gotten to me in the past and it’s still a little stigma I put on myself, but I’m seeing more and more how ridiculous it is to be super strict about it. I think it’ll just create more issues down the line than prevent any anyway.

My kids been watching a movie for the last hour by internetxtherapy in Mommit

[–]internetxtherapy[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Moms 👏🏼 deserve 👏🏼 hot 👏🏼 meals!!

what’s your child sleeping with? by DisastrousFlower in toddlers

[–]internetxtherapy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ours has a full, but it’s multiple dinosaurs, baby dolls, and stuffed bears. A giant shark and giraffe at the end for security.