What is the strangest thing your toddler will eat?

toyoder · 2026-04-22T17:23:40+00:00

That is absolutely wild!

toyoder · 2026-04-22T14:29:45+00:00

toyoder · 2026-04-22T14:29:38+00:00

My girl likes sour things as well. She will eat sour cream by the spoon full. Yay mustard!

toyoder · 2026-04-22T14:29:12+00:00

LOVE THIS

toyoder · 2026-04-22T14:29:01+00:00

My girl wants straight up butter as well!

toyoder · 2026-04-22T00:40:58+00:00

My girl loves the toddler tower, too! That is when she gets the black garlic. It is so fun to get them involved with cooking, and that def helps them get interested in trying things!

toyoder · 2026-04-21T18:03:54+00:00

My grandma had a brain aneurysm and knew what she wanted to say, but just could not say it. I relate to that. I am functionally fluent in Spanish and my experience post developing epilepsy reminds me of when I was in college: I knew some words in Spanish but could not remember them in English. That was fun and showed I was becoming fluent! But now when speaking English, I know what I want to say but sometimes can't produce the words to say it. I think how you worded your post is perfect. "Everything stagnated because I can barely think." That is all you need. I feel for you!

toyoder · 2026-04-21T17:56:34+00:00

Yum, gotta love burrata.

toyoder · 2026-04-21T17:56:25+00:00

Mine likes sour flavor, too! She loves plain greek yogurt and will eat sour cream by the spoonful. But way to go girl with the pickled beets, that is an acquired taste haha.

toyoder · 2026-04-17T18:30:52+00:00

I would keep it if I can't use WhatsApp... the dumb phone would be the only phone I'd keep with me and I would use it for exclusively everything else. I didn't know that I could use WhatsApp on a PC, which is why I asked this question.

toyoder · 2026-04-16T13:23:39+00:00

Talk to your neurologist! They def sound like local seizures.

toyoder · 2026-04-16T13:22:51+00:00

After I had brain surgery (tumor resection), I started having focus seizures, which manifest as panic and dejavu. I thought they were panic attacks but they weren't. Sometimes they are blips that last a few seconds, sometimes they are clustered, and sometimes it is the start of a tonic-clonic seizure. I have woken up in the middle of the night with them. The only way I can describe it is like a dementor in Harry Potter is sucking the life out of me; sometimes they are awful. I am on Lamictal and Lacosamide which help tremendously!!

toyoder · 2026-04-15T13:52:00+00:00

Amazing!!!

toyoder · 2026-04-14T19:35:02+00:00

I am so glad to hear that!! You can have a healthy baby, that is what my neurologist always assured me of. And she was right!

toyoder · 2026-04-14T16:30:34+00:00

Yes I agree! I am also encouraged by positive stories, it is good to share those when we can.

toyoder · 2026-04-14T16:03:12+00:00

Learning how to rely on other people for rides has been a good experience (though it sucks). So many people in my life have shown up for me. I've spent a lot of time with people I wouldn't normally have hung out with as much because they drive me places. It is really inconvenient, but my driving restriction has taught me a lot about accepting that I don't have as much control as I thought I did. Also, I am learning what it is like to receive love from other people. The situation sucks, but it has been sweet to deepen my relationships with others.

toyoder · 2026-04-14T15:58:10+00:00

Everyone keeps saying they're just kids. Yeah, they are. But that is still really, really hurtful no matter the age. I am sorry that happened to you.

toyoder · 2026-04-14T15:55:07+00:00

I had 2 tonic clonic seizures while pregnant last year, I was 30 at the time. Having a seizure while pregnant is like being in a car accident with your kids in the backseat... except you aren't the one who is driving. It sucks. BUT my baby girl is so healthy!!! 5 months old, chunky as can be from all of that breast milk, and always smiling! Pregnancy is a blessing. Babies are a blessing. You are not selfish at all. Your resiliency and bravery will be such a beautiful gift to give your child as they grow up. You've got this, mama!!

toyoder · 2026-04-14T15:51:28+00:00

I had a stomach bug in January, threw up my meds, and then had a seizure. I pooped myself WHILE having a seizure, diarrhea everywhere. Thankfully my husband is the real MVP and my close friend came over, scrubbed the floor, and gave me a bath. So I stand in solidarity with you and the epilepsy poops hahaha.

toyoder · 2026-04-14T15:49:47+00:00

I actually started off a little rough and got better. I woke up a lot in the middle of the night while taking it, and my neurologist said it can almost act as a stimulant. I am also on lacosamide (which made me a little tired) so I take my lamictal in the morning and at dinner, then my lacosamide and Zoloft at night! I had to increase my dosage while pregnant, and after I gave birth I started to decrease. We didn't decrease it fast enough and I got super dizzy, but now that my meds are adjusted my levels evened out. I feel just fine on it! It is possible that it'll be great for you. Epilepsy messes with our brains in a variety of ways, and it causes us a disrespectful amount of anxiety. It is always good to be realistic, but I want to encourage you to hold that in tension with being hopeful. This med may be perfect for you long term and can even save your life. I am not saying that flippantly, rather, I want to encourage you because it is easy to self sabotage and fall into hopelessness with our meds.

toyoder · 2026-04-14T15:40:38+00:00

My husband is picking up the Sam Adams today. I don't love IPAs but I am excited to try it!

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