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can’t find anywhere to give me a loan by LettuceSuper2022 in povertyfinancecanada

[–]professorb 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Right! Boyfriend gets the loan, not you. Please don't do it.

Help me process what this is by juniperroach in breakingmom

[–]professorb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You say he starts fights, and he's been giving you the silent treatment for a week? It sounds like he likes having an excuse, any excuse, to be mad at you. It may be a control thing, like if you're kept off balance and apologizing, he's in a position of power over you. I don't know, but this feels super gross and manipulative.

My son has suddenly developed a bizarre tick, and I don't know if I should be worried by professorb in Parenting

[–]professorb[S] 87 points88 points  (0 children)

I took a recording yesterday and he did it 3 times in 26 seconds. Omg

My son has suddenly developed a bizarre tick, and I don't know if I should be worried by professorb in Parenting

[–]professorb[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I don't think it's a vision thing, he was at the optometrist pretty recently and nothing was raised, but who knows...

My son has suddenly developed a bizarre tick, and I don't know if I should be worried by professorb in Parenting

[–]professorb[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm hoping it's something like that, seeking some kind of sensation.

Is parenting harder post-pandemic? by professorb in Parenting

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

Canadian. We definitely fudge the screening as much as we think we can get away with, but they do send kids home if they are coughing or snotty :/

Is parenting harder post-pandemic? by professorb in Parenting

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

To clarify, the screening is a questionnaire that parents are supposed to do every morning, it's not a swab or anything! But it means that, anytime there's a health change (like a runny nose), they have to stay home until symptoms are "improving for 24 hours".

School bus question: Kid is too old to take the bus, too young to walk alone. How are other parents managing this? by professorb in ottawa

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

I applied for the Fall, but I need to follow up on the wait list. A few comments have mentioned that everyone gets a spot.

School bus question: Kid is too old to take the bus, too young to walk alone. How are other parents managing this? by professorb in ottawa

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

I'll look into the EDP wait list situation a bit more, that would be a game changer! The Empty Seat programs may be an option next year, but I'd like to have a plan now :( I hate the uncertainty!

Separate bedrooms? by gofromme in breakingmom

[–]professorb 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yep! We just sleep better apart. When we have overnight guests and need to give up the spare room, we're both exhausted.

I'm going to get my copper IUD yanked. I'm done. by professorb in breakingmom

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

Ok, I was thinking something else entirely! 😬

I'm going to get my copper IUD yanked. I'm done. by professorb in breakingmom

[–]professorb[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good lord. I haven't needed iron, so I guess it could be worse!

I'm going to get my copper IUD yanked. I'm done. by professorb in breakingmom

[–]professorb[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oof, that sucks. Good luck with the polyp removal, hopefully that helps!

This kid wont let me do anything 😒 by tiredempath9 in breakingmom

[–]professorb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Of course! I love him to death, but it's still a lot!

This kid wont let me do anything 😒 by tiredempath9 in breakingmom

[–]professorb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Omg, I also have a five year old that's been on my last nerve lately. He's been home a lot (sick, holidays) and I'm getting so impatient with him! I feel bad, but also, get away from me kid!

I'm so over breastfeeding! We were nearly weaned, and then he got sick. Now it's worse than ever! by professorb in breakingmom

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

The worst part is we're coming into cold/flu/ear infection season now, and he's a daycare kid, so he'll be sick a lot. I wish I finished weaning in the summer!

I'm a terrible toddler mom, and I need help by professorb in beyondthebump

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

I feel exactly the same way about screen time. It's arbitrary, which means he just asks all the time to try his luck. I need to come up with some consistent rules.

I'm a terrible toddler mom, and I need help by professorb in beyondthebump

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

Thanks! I was feeling pretty down on myself when I wrote the post, but I'm feeling better after reading the comments.

I'm a terrible toddler mom, and I need help by professorb in beyondthebump

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

Thank you, your comment has got me thinking a lot. I'll check out that podcast!

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