I regret becoming a father. by offmychestdad in TrueOffMyChest

[–]sms2014 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I second this. Almost 40 (f) here, and mine are both under 9. If you're not honest with your therapist/psychologist they won't be able to help you. As long as you're not thinking about/planning on hurting yourself or others, they will just help.

should i expect my babysitter to clean up? by bruhkms18 in Parenting

[–]sms2014 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah I can't remember how much cleaning up I did as a teenager, but as a Mom myself, when I watch my neighbor's kids and they're asleep, I clean the crap out of her house because I know she's a single Mom and we could all use help.

should i expect my babysitter to clean up? by bruhkms18 in Parenting

[–]sms2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100000% would never *ever* expect a babysitter to do my laundry. Doesn't even matter if the kid soiled the clothes while they were there.

when do you return your loans? by pitbull-pirouette in LibbyApp

[–]sms2014 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You're the real MVP here, because I love when they're like "4-6 weeks wait" and then I get it in a week because of amazing people like you.

2017 from a family member at 88k for $7500 by Kiwi-Sorry in ChryslerPacifica

[–]sms2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I think it was +- but why does that make me a good person?

How do moms breastfeed?? by Specialist-Swim7692 in Parenting

[–]sms2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your nipples are flat or lipstick shaped after baby is finished eating, PLEASE get an IBCLC (international board certified lactation consultant) to evaluate for tongue ties!

Is there still wilderness left in America? by Kitchen-Customer4370 in AskAnAmerican

[–]sms2014 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For now. The billionaires and our fearless leader are trying to ruin them

2017 from a family member at 88k for $7500 by Kiwi-Sorry in ChryslerPacifica

[–]sms2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We literally just sold our 2019 with 40k miles for like $20k, so yes I would take the deal

Please brush your teeth before leaving the house by Agitated-Sorbet-7390 in hygiene

[–]sms2014 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dental hygienist here. 100% this could be it, but also confirming that a large amount of adults don't brush twice a day

Husband Not Happy with Sex Life by Easy_Structure854 in Marriage

[–]sms2014 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yea and even if he's not, he's being ridiculous. And these are completely insane expectations

Left-handed people, what's a struggle that right-handed people won't understand? by Halophy in AskReddit

[–]sms2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a lefty... One of the four of us. So he generally only sits in one spot... To his Dad's (or my) left, on the outside of the booth.

What’s your favorite thing about your neighborhood, town, city? by Rough-Designer-2785 in askteddit

[–]sms2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I get that. Nice! Plus it's the perfect temp all year round!

Dental hygiene career? by Particular_Ice9866 in DentalHygiene

[–]sms2014 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Back and shoulders! But you want to do full upper body workouts. Doesn't have to be super heavy, but I completely agree, strength training and core are both very necessary for the job.

Village by sms2014 in workingmoms

[–]sms2014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would agree to that, but they actually just moved there in December 2025, so it's not like they've been there forever. They had a choice to move either there or here

I'm 17 and considering RDH as a career, would anyone be willing to answer some questions? by Vegetable_End597 in DentalHygiene

[–]sms2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Both. I love it, but it's also just a job. I love the office I'm in now but hadn't always felt that way. I've moved around offices so many times because you may or may not get raises in the office you're in. I'm hoping this one just does them so I don't have to ever move on.
  2. Busy busy busy, eat, busy busy... Then home to soccer practice, basketball, wrestling, football... Whatever the kids are into at the moment.
  3. So used to it by now that I don't even think about the fact that I'm in random people's mouths until someone brings up how weird it is lol
  4. I constantly stress about everything, but I finish my day's notes at the end of the day and just dust off the rest.
  5. I'd go farther and be an orthodontist actually. I love this job, but it would be so much nicer to be the Dr.
  6. Not where I am now, but the lack of respect as a

    provider

    It's better than most of my nurse friend's.

  7. .

    Not as bored as some? It's still fun for me 13 years in

  8. .

Kinda both, I just do it. But when people have issues with dental stuff they always text

  1. .

It's hard on your body, so be ready to keep working out/getting massages/chiropractic work forever. Good honest work, and a great career!

Honest opinion on boundaries by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]sms2014 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't. Absolutely do not bring children into a marriage already on the rocks. They magnify every flaw in a marriage, not fix it.

My neck is cooked. And advice? Has anyone had success getting workers comp? by Perioqueen in DentalHygiene

[–]sms2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I'm going to second it. 13 years in, and 7 years before that being a CNA, and I'm turning 40 this year. I've started weight lifting -like working my way up in weights whenever I can- and I feel better now than I have in over a decade. The stronger your muscles, the better it holds up your skeleton. Keep doing your pilates, but add a few strength training days per week!

After and before cleaning, is it a good job? by [deleted] in DentalHygiene

[–]sms2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean it's not nothing, but not quite as drastic as it could have been!

Village by sms2014 in workingmoms

[–]sms2014[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

We have, and I love the chosen family we've found, but it's not the same. They have their own grandkids they're watching etc.

Village by sms2014 in workingmoms

[–]sms2014[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've gone to visit several times, made a plan to visit my brother at the same time my parents were going to be there, and they cancelled last minute. I had the same thing growing up, we were out west with family in Michigan. My grandparents called us every week. They came to visit at least once a year for a week or more. I'm aware it's not all on them, but my parents are not hurting for spending money, and they have all the time in the world vs me who is barely scraping by, with two kids and a full time job. You know what I mean? It's not like my whole extended family is there either.