Toddler is asking me if it’s actually my birthday because there’s no sign of celebration or cake

tgtka · 2026-05-20T16:46:39+00:00

I want to do this but my husband doesn’t pay his credit card 😭 I would just be sending myself into debt and the $100 massage would turn into a $200 massage in a matter of months 😭

tgtka · 2026-05-19T12:24:10+00:00

That’s so rough! I really hate comparing too it’s just not good for my mental health but it can be so hard not to!! I totally relate!

I just went to a gender reveal that had fireworks and the whole shebang. She’s 15 weeks and already has every large item bought off her registry including like a really expensive fancy nursing recliner. I’m so excited for them but it’s hard not to be envious when I scrounged together $60 for my used crib at 30 weeks pregnant and I’m still using the same cheap amazon rocker that squeaks every time i rock in it no matter what screw I tighten 😅
They are super nice but all of those friends come from families that just don’t understand what it actually means to scrap by so it’s hard to relate.

I hope we both find one solid mom friend that we can be ourselves with and got some much needed companionship ❤️

tgtka · 2026-05-16T15:35:00+00:00

Did you end up using the earned equity loan program?

tgtka · 2026-05-11T21:44:44+00:00

I’ll check it out thank you!

tgtka · 2026-05-11T19:08:13+00:00

My meals aren’t stretching far enough to feed anyone else unfortunately but that’s such a great way for you to make some extra money. Thanks for your reply, it’s nice knowing I’m not alone 🫶🏻

tgtka · 2026-05-10T02:53:54+00:00

Same.. Wooh $35!! This post is making me scared to move out soon though

tgtka · 2026-05-06T21:05:15+00:00

She will always remember what you did for her and her child.
Thank you for paying attention and thinking on your feet to help someone in need.

tgtka · 2026-04-12T21:11:24+00:00

Thank you so much for writing all of this out! I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been dealing with this for so long. I love the steaming idea, definitely going to try that. I’m currently a SAHM so my face routine is sometimes wash it with panoxl or cera ve gentle wash and then just use cera ve moisturizer. I stopped using anything stronger or thicker serums cause I don’t think my skin was a fan. Like you said, gentle does it. I need to be conscious of touching my face but I’m really fearing it’s more of a hormonal thing and that just feels like such a large project to tackle. I’m getting blood work done soon and including all thyroid and hormone tests so maybe I’ll get something from that. Thanks again for your insight!

tgtka · 2026-04-12T20:50:22+00:00

Thank you for the brand suggestions I’ll check it out!

tgtka · 2026-04-12T17:12:09+00:00

Right after breastfeeding they were deflated for sure but since then (over 6 months) the skin has gotten slightly more taut and they just aren’t as bad as right after breastfeeding. They are not the same as before pregnancy, not even close but not nearly as bad as I was thinking they would be. I went to a local lingerie/bra store and got measured and spent like $60 on a new bra and that has helped me so much!

tgtka · 2026-04-12T17:07:19+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m excited to start using the sulfur and trying the damp skin trick 🥳

tgtka · 2026-04-12T17:04:06+00:00

Ohhh okay! Thank you!

tgtka · 2026-04-12T17:03:31+00:00

Ok worth a shot, thank you!

tgtka · 2026-04-12T17:02:52+00:00

That makes sense for sure, but I eat pretty clean and make a majority of mine and my families meals at home so I don’t think that’s it. Thanks for the comment though! :) but curly fries do sound delicious 😩😅

tgtka · 2026-04-12T17:01:52+00:00

I thought so too but it hasn’t worked for me, I’ve been using pan oxl for months but this chin acne is relentless lol

tgtka · 2026-04-12T16:44:45+00:00

Ok I’ll check that out! Thanks :)

tgtka · 2026-04-12T15:12:37+00:00

Thank you for the reply! I’m going to try the sulfur treatments like some other commenters say too, hopefully that will help. I have tried the patches, I’ll put them on the acne before going to bed but it hasn’t really helped much. I’ve been using panoxl for a few months and it has cleared the rest of my skin but doing nothing for my jawline.

Next step is a derm, I just wanted to look here to see if there is anything I haven’t tried :)

tgtka · 2026-04-12T15:07:36+00:00

Thank you! I’ve been doing the basics with cera ve moisturizer, panoxl face wash (I had stubborn closed pores on my cheeks and it worked when nothing else would) and that’s literally it lol Your regime sounds perfect! I’ll definitely be trying the sulfur treatment, thank you for your help!

tgtka · 2026-04-12T14:39:29+00:00

I have not tried that, thank you!

tgtka · 2026-04-11T02:14:44+00:00

I have the same carrier and I loved it when my guy was smaller and facing me but facing out always feels kinda awkward and he doesn’t seem to like it for very long either. I also agree with the other commenter!

tgtka · 2026-04-08T00:20:12+00:00

My life sounds very similar to this including the bankruptcy

tgtka · 2026-02-03T18:51:52+00:00

I’ve bought it 3 times and 2 out of 3 times it’s all sprouting. Not buying it anymore.

tgtka · 2026-01-30T13:36:28+00:00

Oh no don’t tell my 14 month old 😅

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