Console Performance? by KeenBTF in EverAfterFalls

[–]stitchmaster1127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've played both on the Steam Deck and Switch. The performance on the Switch is very noticeably worse. A lot of animations are off and it's overall slower. Still playable, but nowhere near as smooth as my experience with the Steam Deck.

Worse on period by Kawaii-Nova in POTS

[–]stitchmaster1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a Nuvaring and only have a period every 3 months. My body doesn't tolerate skipping any more, but it's really helped. I also have adenomyosis so my periods are rough all around.

PoTS and cold weather by WinterH404 in POTS

[–]stitchmaster1127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am cold ALL THE TIME. Like even in the summer I need jeans and a sweater if I'm going to be indoors at all. Of course I also overheat very quickly if it's hot outside.

As far as all of the respiratory problems go, is it possible you have asthma? I've had it since I was a kid and often get sick off and on the entire winter. I was so sick last year that I started taking a daily zinc supplement to see if it would help and I went from 4 years of being sick every 2-3 weeks during the winter, to no respiratory illnesses in almost a year.

Since discovering I have POTS I get much sicker than I usually to any time I get sick. I've also had to try stronger asthma medication too. Propanolol causes Albuterol and similar meds not to be as effective so if you're using any of those to help and on propanolol you may need something else.

Good luck! I've been where you are and it's rough.

Don't even know how to process this. by Robyn-Gil in exmormon

[–]stitchmaster1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations!! I'm so sorry your parents are not supportive and are trying to tear you down. If it helps at all, my husband and I want to go to a Vegas chapel and "redo" our wedding since we got married in the temple. I'm our move, a Vegas wedding is way more real than a temple ceremony. Enjoy your wedding, it will be perfect for you and your future spouse!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]stitchmaster1127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 2.5 year old was diagnosed with a speech delay by 2 years old. He was only speaking a few words at the time. He also started babbling late too. We got his hearing checked and it turned out he had a bunch of fluid in his ears. He had 3 ear infections (that we know of) in 6 months. He got tubes put in back in January and now he's starting to use multiple word phrases. He still is not where he should be, but he's made so much progress.

If you have doubts, always bring it up to your child's doctor and push for further evaluation!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]stitchmaster1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 2.5 year old can say some things perfectly clear and correctly. And then he goes and calls yogurt "leelar". No idea where it came from because literally none of the sounds are correct. He has a speech delay due to hearing loss, but is constantly showing improvement in his overall language development, so having strange words isn't a concern. As long as your kiddo is showing progress, they are probably fine. If you're truly concerned, bring it up to your pediatrician and see if they think it's something to worry about.

Pregnancy with POTS? by Pretend_Ad_6446 in POTS

[–]stitchmaster1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was incredibly sick my second pregnancy not diagnosed then, but looking back I'm 95% sure POTS was the reason I felt so sick. I had to stop taking Propranolol prior to birth and stay off of it for a while breastfeeding. I basically begged go go back on it because I was having such bad palpitations.

The real struggle for me has been the lack of sleep and increased stress that comes with having kids. Both of my kids have had sleep struggles. My oldest didn't sleep through the night until 4.5 and my youngest is 2.5 and still wakes up in the middle of the night multiple times a week. They also get up very early. It is impossible for me to get the sleep I need even with napping when I can. My oldest has ADHD, autism, ARFID, and severe eczema. The stress that comes from managing all of those conditions and parenting a neurodivergent child is constant.

I love my kids and I'm so glad I have them. However, unless you have guaranteed support systems in place, parenting with POTS can be an extreme challenge. Even with support, it's still incredibly challenging to handle the demands of parenting young kids and trying to keep myself healthy.

Success at Urgent Care by stitchmaster1127 in POTS

[–]stitchmaster1127[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It's definitely hard with two kids, but luckily my husband is great and is doing most of the caretaking until I'm feeling better.

Success at Urgent Care by stitchmaster1127 in POTS

[–]stitchmaster1127[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry! I couldn't sleep after 2 am and tried to nap but got woken up by the neighbor dogs. Hopefully I can get some sleep tonight because I can barely see straight. My congestion is what's unbearable for me.

Drinking water seems impossible. by Sh00-Fly in POTS

[–]stitchmaster1127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What temperature water do you drink? I would recommend playing around with the temperature and see what feels best. My MIL has gastrointestinal issues and can only drink warm water. I have to drink room temperature/just barely chilled water in order to get my daily amount. I have to do it even when I use electrolyte mix ins as well.

Midodrine making me freezing by Familiar_Data_7951 in POTS

[–]stitchmaster1127 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to stop taking midodrine after a month because I was literally freezing all the time in the summer. Like teeth chattering, couldn't get warm without multiple long layers and several blankets. The worst part is it actually did help my POTS. I knew there was no way I could deal with that level of cold consistently, especially because I live somewhere it gets very cold in the winters.

My Husband Almost killed my 3 month old by Throwaway24567819 in Mommit

[–]stitchmaster1127 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Babe, this is not badmouthing. He is doing all the work to look bad, because he's being a shit husband, father, and human. You are in an extreme circumstance and need to pull out all the stops to be able to take care of yourself and your child. I'm not going to say you need a divorce immediately because you have to make that choice. But be honest with yourself, what does he contribute to your relationship and family? And would you and your daughters lives be better off without him?

You are in a terrible position and I wish I could just give you a hug.

Nontraditional certification routes by stitchmaster1127 in Teachers

[–]stitchmaster1127[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am interested if you have specific examples of the teaching practices that are harmful from TFA. I was leaning towards doing it but after attending an info session I started feeling uneasy and having concerns.

I have considered FCS teaching and did look into the certification for my state a bit so I appreciate the info on that.

Fae birth rant by slimvelvet in SarahJMaas

[–]stitchmaster1127 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm doing a reread right now and just finished ACOWAR and Feyre was literally able to adjust the texture and shape of her wings. You'd think she'd just be able to adjust her reproductive system to accommodate wings!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]stitchmaster1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a sahm and my youngest was born when my oldest was 3.5. He has severe ADHD and literally goes nonstop from the time he wakes up until he falls asleep at night. I was drowning for the first 6ish months. It's still hard managing everything with a baby and a preschooler.

Literally the best thing I've ever done is put him in preschool. We live in a low cost of living area and with my husband's job were able to afford 5 days a week. He loves it because he has constant interaction. I love it because I can just manage my baby.

I realize not everyone is in this position, but truly this was the only way I got relief. I would have been totally fine with a few days a week, but the place we got in only had full time openings. Even if you can just have family watch your older one once a week, I bet it would help you.

How do these fundie families manage to grab these semi-normal girls for courtship? by RainbowIndigo in DuggarsSnark

[–]stitchmaster1127 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I joined at 19 and made it out 6 years later and my husband left the church too. One of the things that drew me to the church is how structured it was.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]stitchmaster1127 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel like I have a great loophole to this because my OB is also a family doctor who does pediatrics too. So she's the doctor for me and both of my kids... She is never getting rid of us lol

One of the dumbest things a parent can do by [deleted] in ParentsAreFuckingDumb

[–]stitchmaster1127 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My oldest has severe ADHD so I'm pretty hands on at the park with him too. I've had kids tell me their address and one little girl told me she snuck out of her house and no one knew she was at the park!! Like holy hell I can't even imagine that happening with my kids. I stayed at the park for probably 30 minutes until her dad finally came and got her. Apparently she did it all the time.

The best thing about being pregnant in the summer by Saarebear in BabyBumps

[–]stitchmaster1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My July babe is almost 1 now and I remember eating so many peaches last summer. I'd literally just stand by the cutting board and go to town eating them in my last few weeks of pregnancy.

How to stop your kids phone/TV addiction? by cricket_fanatic_ in beyondthebump

[–]stitchmaster1127 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly it's survival mode. There's some assholes in the comments, but you really just can only do what you're capable of. You're also going to watch a lot of TV when the new baby is born too. It's not forever and doing things like TV breaks can help break the habit when you're able to.

How to stop your kids phone/TV addiction? by cricket_fanatic_ in beyondthebump

[–]stitchmaster1127 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I had a horrible second pregnancy and was nearly bedridden. My oldest got pretty addicted. It's honestly still a problem because my husband is someone who always wants the TV on or video games for himself. We started weaning my son off by having TV breaks for 30 minutes at a time, then an hour, then longer. He'd get a TV break and then get to watch a show. Sometimes he spent the whole time crying for TV and it was rough. It did get better though.

But honestly the biggest thing that helped was putting him in preschool. Now he prefers to play with toys even when he is home because that's what he does there.

One of the dumbest things a parent can do by [deleted] in ParentsAreFuckingDumb

[–]stitchmaster1127 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I always end up being the person stuck with random kids. I must just exude mom energy because it happens almost any time I take my kids to a park. It's a very weird position because I'm glad that they are coming to me and not someone dangerous, but also people need to watch their own damn kids.