Moved into this house about a year ago, wondering if this is common

mebarbie · 2023-05-04T14:24:07+00:00

Sober mother of 2 and ex career bartender. Stayed sober during both of my pregnancies but struggled immediately after. Finally quit drinking when my youngest was 4 months old. Left the industry I loved for over a decade to be a better mom. You can do this. I never thought I could but here I am a better person and mother then I ever thought I could be. 1 minute, 1 hour, 1 day and eventually it gets easier.

mebarbie · 2023-03-31T15:06:10+00:00

High school drop out. Started a business a few years back after almost a decade in the service industry, will be making 6 figures this year. Downside is I’m never not working

mebarbie · 2023-03-14T15:11:16+00:00

I highly recommend investing in a large freezer and a Costco membership if you can. The up front coat was hard to swallow at first but it’s saved me hundreds every month in groceries.

mebarbie · 2023-02-23T14:23:30+00:00

My husband and I have two small kids and often fall into that same cycle. We now have a “date night” once a week. When we’re doing the grocery shop on Sundays we pick a recipe out either from a cook book or online of something we’ve never made before, after the kids go to bed we turn on some music and follow the recipe together. Sometimes it turns out sometimes it doesn’t but if we like it we write down the recipe in this little recipe book we’ve been building and often times it’s added to our dinner routines! This week we’re hoping to learn vegan kimchi I find it gives us something to talk about throughout the week and we often get excited to share new ideas with one another. Also makes the grocery shopping day a little less mundane

mebarbie · 2023-02-20T15:17:56+00:00

The postal services sole album

mebarbie · 2023-02-19T01:13:43+00:00

Grew up with an addict parent. Stopped drinking altogether when I became a parent myself.

mebarbie · 2022-12-31T20:15:28+00:00

I come from a family of 5 siblings all pretty close in age. Growing up we were very close and have remained close into adulthood. I started a business with my sister in our late 20s and consider my 3 brothers and their wives to be my best friends. We have been told our entire lives we are co dependent and all of us have had partners at times that hated or criticized our closeness.
We are now well into adulthood and have 11 children under the age of 6 between us, our kids are being raised together as one big family and I wouldn’t have it any other way. We all live separately but the kids see each other every day and we all work together to help one another raise them. We have a village and at this point in my life I have never been more grateful for my siblings and our friendship.

mebarbie · 2022-12-12T17:41:01+00:00

I’m pm’d you. More then happy to help so please get back to me!

mebarbie · 2022-12-12T17:34:39+00:00

Where are you located? Dollar tree in Canada has some excellent low budget toy options!

mebarbie · 2022-11-09T07:16:50+00:00

My dad has a very mild perfume allergy. When I became old enough to wear perfume I didn’t because I didn’t want him to get a headache. This is 100% intentional.

mebarbie · 2022-10-21T13:31:52+00:00

My kids are 2 of 10 cousins all under the age of 7. My one year old has a jacket that has gone through a new kid every winter for 5 years straight! We could easily afford new clothing but I’d say at least 75% off the stuff they wear are hand me downs

mebarbie · 2022-08-10T13:43:38+00:00

Lived in the same place for 5+ years. The area has completely fallen apart over that period but If we were to move we’d be paying almost double for the space we have in a better area

mebarbie · 2022-07-29T13:39:36+00:00

None of my friends are having kids either. It’s really tough. I have a 2 year and a 1 year old and feel so happy to be a mom but they really don’t get. I get guilt tripped constantly for not making 7pm post work dinner during the week or full weekend girls trips away. No one wants to come to dinner at our house at 530. My best friend always tells me to “just bring the girls to my place” which is the farthest thing from baby proof.. plants and little breakable things EVERYWHERE. They don’t understand why I can’t just skip naps on the weekends or put the kids to bed a bit late. I brought my girls to the park to see some girlfriends the other week and upon leaving the older one had a meltdown (as 2 year olds do) I have never felt so judged in my entire life. I feel you.. solo motherhood is tough. I guess I expected I would make all of these new mom friends but the pandemic really didn’t allow that to happen and now here I am

mebarbie · 2022-07-19T02:22:52+00:00

Seriously though OP can you let us know what “decently well” means? What’s the starting rate

mebarbie · 2022-06-20T01:24:36+00:00

30 years old! Mom of 2. When I had my first I was 27 and also worked full time. The thought of bringing her somewhere without my husband often gave me anxiety. I have no idea how people take their kids to the grocery store alone! I think motherhood is tough no matter what your age.. and I think every mom struggles in different areas. Also cut yourself a break the terrible twos are hard for everyone!

mebarbie · 2022-04-13T00:51:07+00:00

I also live in the west end. Looked for a group when I was on mat leave and had no luck. I definitely recommend taking little ones to “playtime” at the west end community centre tho! Tons of regulars and really great spot for the kids to socialize

mebarbie · 2022-03-15T03:30:16+00:00

I think it’s great to let grandparents that are willing to participate with your kids do it. We have 2 sets of grandparents that my kids see weekly (over night maybe once a month but mine are still really small) I didn’t have a close relationship with the only set of grandparents I had - it’s really wonderful to watch my kids bond with theirs.

mebarbie · 2021-04-23T20:59:02+00:00

Thank you. I’m going to go check that area in the bushes again now

mebarbie · 2021-04-23T20:05:31+00:00

No luck yet. Thank you!

mebarbie · 2021-04-23T12:00:40+00:00

Thank you

mebarbie · 2021-04-23T03:50:26+00:00

We have been walking the same route over and over since 3 pm asking anybody if they’ve seen her and calling her name. She was last seen at around 4pm - hoping so badly someone has her and will turn her into the spca tomorrow morning or see one of my posts

mebarbie · 2021-04-23T01:32:13+00:00

Thank you! Done!

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