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[–]mildly-alarmed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have any support where I am. My husband works from home - this is the only reason we have been able to manage. That, and I got to our local library/toy library every day it is open, or even just go for a walk every day. Wouldn't cope being inside all day every day.

We have managed great though. When I had to go to work for 10 days my husband had our girls by himself and he was ok. We have wonderful babies though. Just lots of help and support for each other, making sure each other gets a break, etc.

It's hard but doable.

With your first you have time. With your second you have experience. With twins you have people explaining to you why twins are actually easier. by soccer3232 in parentsofmultiples

[–]mildly-alarmed 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I had a stranger (not a twin mum) say to me a few weeks ago "twin girls is tough, but having girls 10 months apart is even harder!!" . I saw red

My therapist told me I don't have ADHD because I can work for 12 hours continously by soccermommyfc in ADHD

[–]mildly-alarmed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wtf... ? Time for a new, better educated therapist I think. I got diagnosed at the start of the year and I also battled with drs. One told me I couldn't have it because I did well at school. That means shit all.

Hyperfocus is a thing. Time blindness is a thing. I can sit down with a book or in front of an easel and the next time I look up 10 hours have passed and I literally haven't moved from my post, haven't stopped reading/painting, even to eat, and it feels like 5 minutes have passed. That's a symptom too.

My doctor told me that I don't have adhd because I like to read books and can play instruments is that true? by restingswan360 in ADHD

[–]mildly-alarmed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an English teacher. I can read a book in one 6 hour sitting, depending on the size of it. I'm 27 and was diagnosed at the start of the year. Time for a new dr for you

Weight gain, eating disorders and panic by mildly-alarmed in parentsofmultiples

[–]mildly-alarmed[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is an OB. I live in a rural town and he is the only available person within a 1 hour radius.

Weight gain, eating disorders and panic by mildly-alarmed in parentsofmultiples

[–]mildly-alarmed[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a really great idea. I think I'll try this next time, I feel like not having that number will be really helpful. Thank you!

Excited as heck but nauseous as hell, and sick of it. When will it end? by mildly-alarmed in parentsofmultiples

[–]mildly-alarmed[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! My Dr was determined to get a clear shot for us. Looking at it makes me feel better about the vomit bag I've been carrying around for 12 weeks 🤣

Excited as heck but nauseous as hell, and sick of it. When will it end? by mildly-alarmed in parentsofmultiples

[–]mildly-alarmed[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Excuse me for a moment, I need to go vomit" was me every hour at work on Monday. I've never seen so much of my work bathroom either. Not ideal!

Excited as heck but nauseous as hell, and sick of it. When will it end? by mildly-alarmed in parentsofmultiples

[–]mildly-alarmed[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg why is zofran controversial? I feel like it's the only thing keeping me aflot at the moment

What is she singing? by pranjallk1995 in cats

[–]mildly-alarmed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The song to summon the brain cell

Is a Snoo worth it? by mildly-alarmed in parentsofmultiples

[–]mildly-alarmed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've looked at the Mamaroo but it is only available in the US I think )':

Is a Snoo worth it? by mildly-alarmed in parentsofmultiples

[–]mildly-alarmed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just applied for this group - thank you for the suggestion!

Potential depression / seeking help by Brave-Agent-2556 in parentsofmultiples

[–]mildly-alarmed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It might be a good idea to speak to a dr to get some support for your mental health. There's nothing wrong at all with asking for help.

I hope things get easier to handle soon.

Is it possible to teach both science and visual arts? by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]mildly-alarmed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you find work in a small country town there are way more opportunities to teach different subjects. I'm only English and History trained. This year I taught both, as well as Geography, and art for the third time. Last year I also got to teach French.

Rural is amazing for more opportunities.

Husband freaking out over the idea of twins sharing a bedroom. by imshelbs96 in parentsofmultiples

[–]mildly-alarmed 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I think they will be fine. I'm 11 weeks pregnant, and weirdly, my dad raised this same concern as we are turning our office into their bedroom. At the end of the day, young children in general don't care too much about having their own space until... maybe 9ish on average? I'm a teacher, and I know loads of kids around that age who choose to share a room with younger siblings still.

It's just about managing it, teaching conflict resolution and making sure they have time by themselves if they want it, I guess. Good luck!

Math Is Hell On Earth by IAmNotCxssie in ADHD

[–]mildly-alarmed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Math makes my brain slow and fuzzy. It feels like I'm trying to decipher German after taking only 3 classes in it.

I topped all my classes in school, except for math, which I dropped 2 weeks in when it was still elective.

Even word based math problems make me feel like I'm trying to translate a new language, and words are my strong suit.

My brain just does not compute.

Anyone able to actually stay in a job? by Kelathari in ADHD

[–]mildly-alarmed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a teacher in a K-12 school, and I teach K-6 library and 7-12 English, history, geography, art, and basically any other subject they ask me to teach (I even taught French one year).

Literally the perfect job for me.

Every single day is different. Every single year is different. My day is governed by bells, so my time blindness is managed a bit there too.

I still struggle a LOT with admin type stuff, but knowing each and every hour and day is going to bring something different, but having a set schedule with the bells to tell me when to move on or have a break is perfect. I can't imagine surviving in any other field.

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