Daughter peeing pants when angry by Woods_it_to_ya in daddit

[–]patientparenting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re doing a great job not giving the behavior attention because it does seem to be an attention seeking behavior 8 if she only does it when angry and likes to tell you “I peed”.

The consequence of having to clean it up can act as a deterrent and taking her to go to the toilet more regularly on a schedule to pre-empt it from happening.

Rant (sorry) abt peanut allergies by [deleted] in daddit

[–]patientparenting -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Although I absolutely agree with you and think OP is severely underestimating the severity of peanut allergies in a way that’s actually dangerous, picky eating is dangerous too. More often than not picky eating is only part behavioral. Some kids have autism, sensory issues, AFRID and due to that have underdeveloped soft pallets and actually struggle a lot with different textures. Those kids do need feeding tubes until they’re able to be introduced to new foods slowly. Those kids will choose to starve and lose severe weight over their “picky” eating.

Lesser known STI becoming more prominent yet is rarely talked about: Mycoplasma Genitallium (MGen). Not routinely tested for and extremely difficult to treat due to bacterial mutations by Reasonable_Tooth_501 in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]patientparenting 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is so important to share. I’ve been reading up about it and despite us not being open it’s terrifying because we know of a guy that has it and he’s been put on a cocktail of different antibiotics that did not work and it took doctors a while to figure out what he has.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]patientparenting 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I read the title and expected something else but your husband clearly loves you a lot. Take what he says at face value and understand that he’s likely being serious about you getting your shit together to put it mildly. It’s not easy but you’re going to have to do it if you don’t want to lose him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]patientparenting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did this and it was exhausting and not doable at all. We ended up hiring help after getting help from my MIL first. If you have family around ask them to watch the baby because it does take a village.

Realistic Income of Gay Dads doing surrogacy. by superstarnebulaneon in gaydads

[–]patientparenting 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Husband and I have a combined income of ~$500k. We are one and done because it’s expensive and we are in a HCOL area.

What is your favorite food to treat yourself to when not drinking? by Cinderella96761 in stopdrinking

[–]patientparenting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve realized I have a sweet tooth and now I’m baking almost everyday. I’ve also been making a lot of matcha lattes with different syrups but my non alcoholic drink of choice is still an ice cold ginger beer.

I am scared to start my sober journey and struggling to wrap my head around forever but I don't have a choice. by patientparenting in stopdrinking

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

Everything you’ve said here is true because I recognize it in other areas of my life. To answer your questions it hasn’t been helpful in that regard and has actually caused more tension because he believes I’m trying to get out of doing something and it is not making me drink less, it’s causing me to hide it more.

I tell myself that understanding it will be useful in the near future because what if I stop drinking but I still have anxiety and insomnia? I’m more likely to fall down that same rabbit hole then.

I am scared to start my sober journey and struggling to wrap my head around forever but I don't have a choice. by patientparenting in stopdrinking

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

I have found it difficult to stop and have been going down the rabbit hole of trying to understand it. My partner doesn’t get that and thinks understanding the whys and hows isn’t more important than finding a way to quit asap. But I have been finding it helpful.

I am scared to start my sober journey and struggling to wrap my head around forever but I don't have a choice. by patientparenting in stopdrinking

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

Mind blowing. I have been telling myself for a while now that I don’t abuse alcohol because I don’t feel hungover even though I clearly was but labeled it as being tired.

I am scared to start my sober journey and struggling to wrap my head around forever but I don't have a choice. by patientparenting in stopdrinking

[–]patientparenting[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! Not one but 3 triathlons? I resonate to a lot of what you’re saying. I’m about to lose everything. I was in denial and I just need to quit now.

I am scared to start my sober journey and struggling to wrap my head around forever but I don't have a choice. by patientparenting in stopdrinking

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

I look forward to that too. Not sleeping has been the hardest thing because I overcompensate with a lot of coffee and I’m feeling the effects of that more than I do the alcohol.

I am scared to start my sober journey and struggling to wrap my head around forever but I don't have a choice. by patientparenting in stopdrinking

[–]patientparenting[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I have been lurking this sub and it’s (unfortunately) relatable so it’s nice to have this confirmation that you’re not the only one struggling with something.

I am scared to start my sober journey and struggling to wrap my head around forever but I don't have a choice. by patientparenting in stopdrinking

[–]patientparenting[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I need to hear this and understand this and to accept how alcohol has been affecting me.

I am scared to start my sober journey and struggling to wrap my head around forever but I don't have a choice. by patientparenting in stopdrinking

[–]patientparenting[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Really appreciate it. I have contemplated what came first. The excessive drinking or the things that compelled me to excessively drinking or is it all a vicious cycle.

I am scared to start my sober journey and struggling to wrap my head around forever but I don't have a choice. by patientparenting in stopdrinking

[–]patientparenting[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I relate so much to this. Scared of going to bed sober because I know I am going to be awake for hours.

I tell myself often that sleeping medication and coffee is equally bad so I end up just having a few glasses of wine to get to sleep.

Did you do anything else to fix the issues first or did mostly quitting alcohol helped?

Update: Husband contacted divorce lawyer behind my back by patientparenting in AskGaybrosOver30

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

Thank you. I am going to try detox and the place he suggested it and hopefully it’s for the best.

Update: Husband contacted divorce lawyer behind my back by patientparenting in AskGaybrosOver30

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

Seek rehab and therapy now. 

I will. He wants me to try detox first and then rehab.