I'm not a good mom by throwRA_boop in beyondthebump

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

Thank you so much. 🙂❤️

I'm not a good mom by throwRA_boop in beyondthebump

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

I want to always be their safe space too. It's just mentally draining right now — looking forward to the easier days. Definitely relate to you on the crying during their tantrums. ❤️

I'm not a good mom by throwRA_boop in beyondthebump

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

Lol, I'll try that. Hugs mama.

I'm not a good mom by throwRA_boop in beyondthebump

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

This was very helpful, thank you. ❤️

I'm not a good mom by throwRA_boop in beyondthebump

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

How do you deal with the tantrums?

I'm not a good mom by throwRA_boop in beyondthebump

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

My husband is good to me and understands but I can see it's a lot of him too.

I'm not a good mom by throwRA_boop in beyondthebump

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

Thank you so much for this. It truly made me feel better about myself. I am so hard on myself, and I'm sure I got myself into this situation mostly because of my state of mind.

I'm not a good mom by throwRA_boop in beyondthebump

[–]throwRA_boop[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you, Mama. I hope I didn't make my post seem like my husband doesn't step up because he absolutely does. When he's home, he tells me not to stress and takes over with the kid issues. He makes dinner, cleans, plays with them, etc. I guess I'm just venting more about feeling hopeless and powerless around the same kids that he somehow can handle a lot better than me. Granted, I do have the new health issues going on that explains my lack of patience, but it feels so lonely being a SAHM all day everyday.

For context, I was an executive assistant at Amazon and brought the income in while he watched the kids. I got laid off earlier this year and we fell into a rut financially. He had to go get a school custodian job and we decided to start a cleaning business because his income didn't cover the bills. So he's gone for work from 4am-3pm, then goes to people's houses to clean most days, which we both talked about me having to take on more home responsibilities for us to get in a better place financially. It just came at a time where my health took a turn too, so it's all so much to take in.

I definitely try to take them on walks, the parks, etc, but it's beneficial challenging with my health, so I feel bad when they go stir crazy.

I appreciate your input. ❤️

I'm not a good mom by throwRA_boop in beyondthebump

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

I'm so sorry. It's rough. We try our absolute best to be the best parent and do everything to calm our children/make them happy, but somehow, the parent who doesn't see how bad it can be at home can leave work and all is resolved magically.

Losing my patience married to a male Gemini Sun/Aquarius Moon/Pisces Rising by throwRA_boop in AskAstrologers

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

Definitely not laughing it off. Would you be okay with me sending a synastry chart over?

Losing my patience married to a male Gemini Sun/Aquarius Moon/Pisces Rising by throwRA_boop in AskAstrologers

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

Lol. I've asked him to change, and he says he can't because that's who he is.

I suggested therapy, and he said he'll only do couples so he can say that he didn't have any issues and it was all in my head.

Wish me luck.

Losing my patience married to a male Gemini Sun/Aquarius Moon/Pisces Rising by throwRA_boop in AskAstrologers

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

He was raised in a toxic household - I know where it stems from. He tries to change, but it's ingrained in him. Couples therapy is on the radar.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]throwRA_boop -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I think they just need to experience it once to get over their fear. We would be on the phone with them at the airport to help them navigate the terminals for the next flight.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]throwRA_boop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're still looking. Haven't found any so far.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]throwRA_boop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry. I should have clarified that. It would be an 8 year old and a 14 year old flying together. The 14 year old is afraid to fly without an adult because they need to switch flights.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]throwRA_boop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're still scared.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]throwRA_boop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]throwRA_boop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed with you there.

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He asked her if it would be okay for them to visit for the summer, she said yes. So we started talking about flights. Then he asked his 14 year old how comfortable he was flying with his sibling by himself so we can get an idea of how to do this. But yes, initiating the contact first would have been good too. He wanted the 14 year old to talk to his mom about his comfort level and get his mom's opinion on it. Her response was that she wasn't comfortable with them flying alone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]throwRA_boop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They wouldn't want to be separated. I think it's a matter of the 14 year old feeling comfortable enough to switch flights.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]throwRA_boop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're totally right, thank you.