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Potty training is killing me. Three years of hell.

We’ve been potty training for three year. It’s destroyed me. My house is ruined. I’m constantly covered in poo and pee. My son can’t go to school. My doctor is completely dismissive. I’ve spent thousands on occupational therapy and potty training consultants. And yesterday my friend told me “you should try bringing him to the potty on a schedule. You need to be more structured.” Really. After three years of hell and not being able to live a normal life you think I never tried a schedule????? Do you think I’ve just been sitting around, not doing anything?? Screw you. I hear people complain about potty training being the most stressful week of their lives. Try living it for three years.

Dreading Summer Day Camp because I hate packing her lunch

I love my kids and wouldn't trade them for the world. And I seek out the best outside of school and summer programming for my youngest. The older is too old for summer day camp. I work and like for my youngest to have plenty of fun during summer break. I pay royally and that's ok. It's a good facility and they do field trips and lots of enrichment. But the daily, drugery, and constant panic of "what's for lunch!?!" makes me hate summer. During the school year my kids eat 5 days a week at school. The day camp does not have a meal service. And they have lots of rules and guidelines. No nut products, no excess sugar, easy to open. And she does not like sandwiches. Every summer weekday is me sorting through the fridge and pantry to gather 10 hours of decent food for summer camp? Can't I just door dash lunch to her? Ugh

ClassDojo

Hey just a reminder that the school year is almost done. Which means if you have any messages you need saved to document your child’s behavior or anything it’s time to screenshot them al because you won’t be able to access them next year.

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Taking child to visit grandparent in cemetery. Is there ever an appropriate age?

So, my partners mom has said that she wants to visit her husbands grave. She wants my partner with her which I understand. Also she wants our 18 month year old there as well. My partner and their mom will understandably so be upset. I don’t think our 18 month year old will grasp or understand why. I think there is a chance he will be noisy as well.

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Delicious and nutritious food on a budget for 4? wtf

Dad of 2.5 yo and a 1 day old boys. Main cook of household. Wife mainly helps with kid (now, kids). I pride myself on well rounded meals, eg: - whole roasted brined chicken, rice and beans, steamed veggies - butternut squash soup, grilled cheese sandwiches - fried tofu with orange sauce, stir fried veggies, udon noodles What are some of your go to easy, delicious and nutritious meals? Emphasis on easy. I’m about to be in a world of hurt also caring for a newborn but I want us to eat well and within budget!!

He finally said "mama"! but it's breaking my heart...

My 10mo is finally saying "mama"....but everything is "mama". The table, "mama"..his ring toy, "mama", pianos, "mama"...the cat, you guessed it, "mama". Don't get me wrong, I'm over the moon that he is saying it. And yes, I am mama too, but it is breaking my heart a bit that everything is mama. Anyone else's LO doing this??

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Help!

I'm a major dumbass, I had a very rough week. Court and such. Decided to calm down, take a bath with my son. My son is 15 months old. We were taking a bath and all of a sudden he stood up and started to dig in this mini shelf we have next to the bathtub. And he cut his finger on my razor. I'm freaking out, i put a bandaid and some betadine. I'm now scared of tetanus. He is vaccinated(last time in summer). Please, tell me I'm overreacting. I know, I'm an idiot, I didn't think he would find that razor and cut himself. I hate myself for this.

Alright, how many women drank wine pregnant?

I don't want arguments or shaming. I'm just curious how many women on here drank a glass of wine every now and then when in the second or third trimester? My husband is throwing a party tonight and I am just so sick of being completely sober and surrounded by drunk people. It's been 5 months sober so I'm sure I'll feel a little fun from a glass of wine. Theres so much online that says its fine but there's also so much that says it's not.

Let’s talk tummy time

When did your baby start to enjoy it? What are some tricks and tips? Do you adjust their arms or let them figure it out? I have so many questions! My baby is ten weeks and is just starting to last about 5 minutes before screaming.

What is the Most Mom Thing You Have Done Today?

I am watching a video on how to turn my ripe bananas into pull apart banana rolls while in the restroom. (Link to recipe video in comments)

I just need to vent about my dogs.

I feel like shit and a terrible person. Before I had my son 3 months ago my dogs were my everything. Especially my dachshund Muffin. She was my whole world. She would lick my tears away when she heard me crying and was my best friend. Now I have no time for her. I end up yelling at her when she barks and wake up my LO or I find myself pushing her away because she’s in my way when I’m with the baby. I’m sitting here crying because I can’t find time for her or even Myself. All days it’s all about the baby. I’m trying. But I feel like a failure to her. I just needed to vent and see maybe someone else feels the same. I love all my dogs like my own. And my LO is a blessing. I just can’t seem to find time for everything yet.

Need a break

I just want to preface by saying I’m so in love with my baby and she’s the best thing to ever happen to me. She’s amazing. Sometimes though, I feel like I want to just go back for one day pre-pregnancy and just have a break. Sleep in, catch up on the housework, organize, and just have a moment to myself. Like just a small little break from being a mum and time to quiet my anxiety and intrusive thoughts that have seem to come with motherhood! It’s all just a little overwhelming sometimes ya know?!