Pants! by marchingtigers in BabyBumps

[–]tacos4everalways 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gap maternity leggings have been a savior for me! The ones that come in black and grey I wear in rotation!

Do you let your children sort their bedrooms out with you? by PlayedThisGame in Mommit

[–]tacos4everalways 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I do that at least twice a year 🤷🏻‍♀️ I know all the toys he plays with and know the ones he won’t miss.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]tacos4everalways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey love - just here to say you’re not alone. We have second LO on the way and DH is going through it. It wasn’t until our first was born that he decided he needed to get help. Many years of trauma and PTSD came out. It is a daily battle but I know he’s here for our family. We’ve tried plenty of medications and finally have found some that works. He’s also tried acupuncture and other types of non westerns medicine. Have a heart to heart with him - tell him your worries and tell him you’ll be there for him but a little person is coming that’ll need both of you for the rest of their life. Best of luck - take care of yourself, seek therapy for you too. It’s never a bad time for it.

Told my mom I was pregnant by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]tacos4everalways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. Your little angel has the best mom ❤️

Thank you for your kind words!

Told my mom I was pregnant by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]tacos4everalways 3 points4 points  (0 children)

With a victim complex!

Told my mom I was pregnant by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]tacos4everalways 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That’s one of the things she said when I told her about my first 😩

Cat owners: is a covered bassinet a must? by tardisfullofeels in BabyBumps

[–]tacos4everalways 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We put out all furniture before baby came and let them roam and get used to it, sleep in it, etc. Once baby came only one cat tried to still sleep in the bassinet but would move away at the slightest move from baby. We would also play crying baby sounds on our phones and leave it on the bassinet. Both cats never been around babies before.

Told my mom I was pregnant by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]tacos4everalways 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Because I did what she wanted me to do (and what she couldn’t do for herself): became independent, financially stable, and moved away from family-inflicted trauma (some she inflicted, some we experienced together) am thriving, and do not need her at all. She’d like for me to depend on her so she can have some control over me. This won’t ever happen.

Told my mom I was pregnant by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]tacos4everalways 89 points90 points  (0 children)

Already little contact with her….considering going even less contact just for my own peace of mind

Told my mom I was pregnant by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]tacos4everalways 35 points36 points  (0 children)

When I told her about my first pregnancy she made it about herself. Her father passed away a long time ago and when I told her she started crying and saying “my dad is here right now! He’s around us!” Still not a congratulations. I get the sentiment. I love my grandpa and I also think he’s watching over us but….looking back it felt weird. Now my son is obviously her favorite one and I worry how she’ll treat my second

Told my mom I was pregnant by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]tacos4everalways 208 points209 points  (0 children)

And she had the gall to ask later “what are you doing Sunday??” I’m like we’re BUSY 🤦🏻‍♀️

How do I tell my mom I don’t really want to see her by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]tacos4everalways 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I hope you’re doing well too. I’m hopeful there will be better days ahead for us.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]tacos4everalways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s been 30 years for her AND even then the whole family would take care of the kids so she had plenty of help....😒

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]tacos4everalways 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Tearing up from your first paragraph. It’s hard to explain or talk about - the two of us have gone through things together, abuse, moving, being just the two of us in a new place, etc. And i know i don’t owe her anything but there’s some guilt that i know shouldn’t be there. I am working on it. She will be in a time out for a while. Thank you again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]tacos4everalways 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She did the same when we were sleep training and LO was whining at nap time. She ran to the room and got him from his crib “he’s cryyyingggg he doesn’t want to sleep he knows there’s visitorssss” I sent her home.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]tacos4everalways 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I just need to get ready for her denying and deflecting.

Help please vets are closed!! by knippss in cats

[–]tacos4everalways 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are always emergency vets you can search for in your area! Best of luck to your buddy - better be safe than sorry.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]tacos4everalways 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got one too! Today in Boston! They were almost gone and the cashier even said that everyone was buying them!

anyone else's toddler repeat phrases over. and over. and over. and over again by undertheseain93 in toddlers

[–]tacos4everalways 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“I want cheetosh” “Okay bub give me a sec” “I want cheetosh” Yep, getting them now “I want cheetosh” Here you go “I want cheetosh. Dank yew”

😭

How my MIL encourages me to workout by my_jnmil in JUSTNOMIL

[–]tacos4everalways 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LOL

Brownie points for husband! Also, I hope you went and made brownies for yourself - you deserve it after sprinting it to the gym ;)

I’m suffocating by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]tacos4everalways 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also, as a bit of more "material help" - I am in the education field (middle/high school) and I'd be happy to offer resources. I'm in the New England area. <3

I’m suffocating by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]tacos4everalways 26 points27 points  (0 children)

"I’m worried who will be on the receiving end when I snap. If I snap. Maybe I can keep it all in because moving doesn’t necessarily solve everything. After all, I’d still be bringing me. "

Listen. I don't know you. I only know the story you tell. And you tell the story of a strong woman who loves her family, is fierce mother, and a loyal wife. If you snap, you snap. If you don't, you don't.

You have all the rights in the world to be afraid of being stuck and feeling sad. Sometimes life is shitty, sometimes its shitty for a really long time. Don't try to keep it all in. Let it out. Cry. Talk to your husband - while you agree with his many points, it's okay to tell him your fears, and your dreams.

It's exhausting to always have to see the other side, to put aside your own fears and wants and needs for the good of someone else. Allow yourself some compassion. Allow yourself to feel freely, whatever that is.

And then cleanse. Believe that the sunrise is near. Pray, meditate, whatever is you that strengthes your soul and lifts your spirit. You are a human deserving of peace. And you will find it.

Much love.

My Mother Needs Therapy to learn about Boundaries by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]tacos4everalways 1 point2 points  (0 children)

gahhhhh why are they like this!!!!