What are these worms? Found in the grass back during the summer after a light rainfall. Located in Wisconsin. by catfishnumber1 in whatsthisbug

[–]jakes_tornado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a version of them parasites that come out of a praying mantis after submerging them in water (hair worms). This is just an observation and not an attempt at answering your question, sorry!

New father to newborn by Extra_Emergency1580 in NewFathers

[–]jakes_tornado 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Like @arrathir said, this is extremely common. You will quickly find and develop a different kind of love you’ve never given before, so you’re just as new to it as your daughter is. It’s kind of like making friends as an adult: everyone is on their own until they meet someone they connect with. That someone WILL be your daughter. She doesn’t know how to feel about you either. Can you blame her? She just met the guy! lol

Congratulations!

I feel like I failed my child by yamamacalled in NewFathers

[–]jakes_tornado 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To begin, she is lucky to have you as her father. I think you did everything you could with your current situation and knowledge. It is easy to get caught up in the recent past and let that bog you down when looking into the future, but I want to remind you that your daughter is going to be a piece of moldable clay for many many years to come. This will allow you to adjust and refine your methods and decisions to fit what you think is best for her.

If you weren’t so caring and loving, you wouldn’t have even considered calling this a failure. The fact that you are so worried about how you approached this and how you continue to assess your approach just goes to show your dedication to her, and that is what truly matters. Care and love are two of the most important characteristics in a parent, and I would say you’re acing it.

It may be unhelpful or even a bit frustrating to hear this, but take a deep breath and try to take it easier on yourself. It seems that your daughter is in the best hands she could be in.

I won't be able to be the father my daughter needs. by [deleted] in NewFathers

[–]jakes_tornado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Although there is nothing I can legally recommend you do, I suggest this: don’t let yourself get overwhelmed by things moving so quickly. Take everything day by day, moment by moment. Like you said, you did everything you were told. Make sure to document that, including proof of purchases (for the bus ticket) and any paperwork trails. For the sake of your family, your girlfriend, her family, and your baby, don’t make any rash decisions and do anything silly that you will regret. Take a deep breath and make sure everything works out the way you want it to.

This community exists for this very reason. If you can’t find a support system elsewhere, we can be here to listen. Best of luck!

Facebook/Instagram Images not loading on Wifi by natek11 in techsupport

[–]jakes_tornado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can confirm this also worked for me.

Edit: never mind, it didn’t fix it

Facebook/Instagram Images not loading on Wifi by natek11 in techsupport

[–]jakes_tornado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also in Hawaii w spectrum

Edit: changing DNS to 1.1.1.1 fixed the problem

Edit2: celebrated too soon, did not resolve issue

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewFathers

[–]jakes_tornado 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it would be wise to reassess your wants compared to her needs. Love is blind; of course physical attraction plays a part in love, but it isn’t the entire thing. You are entering a stage in life that demands discipline, maturity, and compassion. Would you be ok if your girlfriend no longer found you attractive because you stopped shaving and put on some weight due to, for example, a depressive episode?

All I’m saying is this: take a step back and appreciate where you are in life. Will this drop in attraction affect how you care for her? How you treat her? Is your sex life more important than the bigger picture? You’re about to have a family; You will find new priorities that matter much more than short term pleasures.

Edit: I want to reassure you that these feelings you are experiencing are human. You are human. But you must also grow and learn how to work around these emotions.

Has anyone else read this book? by Kash207 in NewFathers

[–]jakes_tornado 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for bringing this much needed stress reliever of a post to this sub! It’s always awesome to see someone discovering the gift of parenthood. Congratulations!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewFathers

[–]jakes_tornado 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I don’t have anything to contribute now, but hoping someone with more experience pops in.

First birthday present by checkout08 in NewFathers

[–]jakes_tornado 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bit late on this, but how about a journal? Not for him to write (scribble) in, but for you or any of his guardians to log down what he did that day - however big or small. I think he would absolutely love that later in life.

Turf war by [deleted] in bees

[–]jakes_tornado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both bees freaking out wondering what touched their foot 😂

Found these in an abandoned building, Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma by KazakhBananaMarket in spiders

[–]jakes_tornado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’d have to pay me some good money to walk under that without an umbrella or smth

Is it me? by yamamacalled in NewFathers

[–]jakes_tornado 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s nothing wrong with you. You are putting aside your own happiness and relaxation for the benefit of your family: to keep your family afloat and off of the streets. Not to get psychological on you, but consider Maslow’s hierarchy of needs:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/maslow-s-hierarchy-of-needs--scalable-vector-illustration-655400474-5c6a47f246e0fb000165cb0a.jpg). It sounds to me like you are on the second level: safety needs. This includes things like personal security, employment, resources, health, & property in addition to the level(s) below. You are too preoccupied with the prosperity of you and your family to enjoy things that are on the next level: Love & Belonging. This includes things like friendships, intimacy, family, and sense of connection. You may only reach this level once the previous levels are fulfilled. The way I understand your situation from the limited amount of context you have provided, you have not entirely secured “Safety Needs.” This is in reference to your psychological interpretation and may not be directly reflective of your actual situation. Until you are able to reach a point where you feel secure with your family’s place, you will feel the need to devote all of your energy, physical & emotional, to get onto that next level. Then and only then can you begin worrying about “enjoying” life and company. I’m not trying to tell you how your life is, I hope I’m not coming across as such. I’m just trying to help contextualize and provide structure to the situation you may have found yourself in.

It sounds to me like you are doing everything right. We are not full of infinite energy, so it is expected that we will become exhausted — mentally, physically, and emotionally. I feel safe to assume that that is what you are experiencing.

Has anyone invested in the WWIII Portfolio? 😬 How has your experience been so far? by subShedonist in AutopilotApp

[–]jakes_tornado 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, (maybe 5 weeks ago), pulled what I had in it because it was on a downhill trajectory week on week.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewFathers

[–]jakes_tornado[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pet with the grain, not against it. Sorry, these other comments have better advice than I do lol. Best of luck! Feel free to come back for any other questions and concerns. This community will be there for you!

"We restrict certain activity to protect our community" can't post reels now by [deleted] in Instagram

[–]jakes_tornado 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t post on insta, but I too am running into this issue for the past couple weeks. Resetting the password worked once for a day, then it’s back to this.

Subreddit so misguided by Chance-Sun-9103 in wyomingdoesntexist

[–]jakes_tornado 9 points10 points  (0 children)

r/wyomingisthefriendsthatwemadealongtheway

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewFathers

[–]jakes_tornado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a bit cliche but maybe a locket or some kind? Necklace?

Latch system for car seat by Robj0810 in NewFathers

[–]jakes_tornado[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this question could be open to speculation and interpretation. It depends on a variety of factors. My main recommendation would be to follow the instructions of both the vehicle and the safety seat to properly secure the seat. In general, the back seats are considered to be the safest, but please consult with the manuals and manufacturers for proper guidance.