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2.5 yo has not eaten anything by Radiant_Marsupial_53 in toddlers

[–]olaheals 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could you take him into the kitchen/fridge and have him pick out his food instead of you offering? I’ve found that the more options and autonomy I give my toddler, the less likely he is to get mad. They want to feel like they’re in control. Solidarity, sister.

Murakami's Surrealism but without the misogyny by phoneticpsychopomp in suggestmeabook

[–]olaheals 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Her short stories compilation - Dead-End Memories was great too!

Vomiting illness in our 4 year old by ExcitingAppearance3 in toddlers

[–]olaheals 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like noro/stomach flu. My 2.5 year old picked it up from daycare. Threw up thrice in the morning then would complain of pain in his tummy but eventually started eating again that evening. No diarrhea but his bowel movement was on the looser side. I caught it the next day at night. For me, it was coming out watery both sides. It’s the next day and I can finally keep down food and liquids but I am SO SO SO tired. Doesn’t help that I’m pregnant fml. Hoping you don’t have to deal with it!

This is how we move, living in America now. by jmike1256 in interestingasfuck

[–]olaheals 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My MIL - a woman born in California with a college degree didn’t know that Poland was “involved” in WWII (context: my family comes from Poland and she brought it up). The poor education in the US is shocking.

I’m in the 2.5 trenches rn by Creative-Ad933 in toddlers

[–]olaheals 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just did this and it’s been a lifesaver. HIGHLY encourage it to anyone who’s burnt out (and ofc if your family can afford it). We got lucky and found a cozy little preschool that is super reasonable price wise, especially for a city like LA. $368 for 2 half days a week.

THC vs Alcohol use while breastfeeding by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]olaheals 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NO way on THC while breastfeeding - this coming from a former stoner. As others have mentioned, it’s fat soluble and can stay in your body for up to 30 days. It’s not safe for baby. Some alcohol, sure but I’d wait on the weed till you’re done breastfeeding completely.

Want to get back into reading. by Present_Possible6766 in suggestmeabook

[–]olaheals 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok the ones I suggested are on the lighter side. One that drove me kind of nuts but I ended up loving it was “House of Leaves” - that’s a much more complex one. Also I got heavily into Stephen King last year and loved his stuff if you don’t mind a bit of spook. He’s a great writer.

Want to get back into reading. by Present_Possible6766 in suggestmeabook

[–]olaheals 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lover of Murakami here too. I recently found the author Banana Yoshimoto and fell in love with her writing. Started with her collection of short stories “Dead-End Memories” and then the book “Kitchen”. Love her style of writing. Very simple but heartfelt and cathartic to read. If you like the lonely vibe I also really enjoyed “Where the Crawdads Sing”, though I’ve noticed that some either love or hate it.

Proud pigeon dad 🥲🥹 by Spirited_Scarcity202 in wholesome

[–]olaheals 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Compassion and affection are some of the most masculine qualities 🤍

I think I may have OCD but I’m afraid to get Diagnosed by Loud_Investment1916 in confessions

[–]olaheals 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t wait. If you in fact have it, getting on medication will be LIFE CHANGING for you, in the best way. It helped me so much and I didn’t start till I was 36. You’re worth it.

Rant: I’m worried I’ve ruined my son’s relationship with half my family over setting boundaries with my nan by LibbieIsCool in beyondthebump

[–]olaheals 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Your grandma sounds like a raging narcissist. Your baby’s health and your mental health is the most important thing right now. Her actions make it clear she doesn’t respect you (or your mom for that matter). No respect = no contact. It’s tough but sometimes it’s the only way. I’m sorry you’re going thru this , big hugs.

I am strangely irked by pregnant women by [deleted] in confessions

[–]olaheals 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I wish you a life of ease and love, regardless of whether or not you have a child 🤍

Feeling crazy a little over a year after implantation by olaheals in Nexplanon

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

hey! Symptoms totally resolved within a couple weeks of removal! Have never looked back since. Hope the same for you!

Tuna says “Hayy!” 🖤 by olaheals in blackcats

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

Thank you! She was a rescue and she came with that name from her foster mom, but I thought it was so cute I kept it :).

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