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Our son had a 1% chance to have a live birth. On 4/15 he defied the odds and is doing great!

The birds don’t chirp when you’re a mom

This morning I watched Soul with my 7yo son, and I was so inspired by the end and all like, “yes! I need to be happy and enjoy every minute of life!” And then as I sat there unloading the dishwasher for the millionth time and reloading it with dishes that were mostly not mine, and about to go down and switch laundry for the millionth time as my husband napped on the couch, (I asked him to do the laundry, but all he did was restart the dryer, very helpful) I realized that the man in Soul was a single, childless male who lived with his mother, and I sunk back down into this fucking drudgery that is married motherhood and gave up again. Sigh.

I got married yesterday, Bromos!

I got married yesterday, some of you may remember our crazy story of being drunk at a bar and a friend offering to have kids with my baby fevering self at 24. Well, 8 years later and three kids later and we finally officially did it! It was pretty cold, my daughter tried to jump into the creek multiple times, I didn’t realize champagne got you drunk so quickly..... BUT another couple at the restaurant was celebrating their 40 marriage anniversary and paid for our VERY expensive meal so it worked out. My parents divorced at an early age and honestly I never dreamed of a wedding, I was really terrified to do it legally honestly. BUT, you know what? My husband treats me well and honestly I couldn’t be happier....he is the only man I really have ever felt truly comfortable with. I’m absolutely thrilled and I just KNOW if we have made it this far with three kids there is not much that can go wrong (here’s hoping!) thanks for reading!!

Toddler having fun at the park, newborn enjoying sleeping in the coolest fucking diaper bag ever made. Even has a sunshade. 10/10 recommend

My daughter has become unhealthily fixated on the environment. What should I do?

My daughter (14) had to do a debate about the benefits of governmental environment mandates. She did a lot of research and found out that it's something that she's really interested in. I don't have any problem with that, and I actually support her learning and educating herself. She's been more eco conscious, which I'm very supportive of. However, her research has recently put it into her head that we're all doomed and there's no point in doing anything or possibly even going on because the planet's not going to survive. We have seen someone before and she was diagnosed with depression. I suspect this is contributing, but there may be other underlying issues too. I've tried to approach this rationally with her, but she's absolutely fixated on this. Is there anything I can do to help her? I don't want her to feel like there's no hope for the future but I don't know what the best way to approach this is. Any advice?

Sandwich fillings

I am totally at a loss for sandwich fillings for school lunch for my 7yo. She’s vegetarian, but also they can’t have nuts due to a kid in class with an allergy so no peanut butter. She’s sooo bored with cheese&pickle one day and Jam (jelly, UK) another day. Google just seems to turn up meat choices. Hit me with your ideas please!

6 weeks today! First time father! After a long 12hr bout with acid reflux, colic and over tiredness, she’s finally asleep for more than 20minutes.

Dad poop at Disney.

Guys I took a dad poop at Disney. I hate Disney vacations, after lunch I gave into the urge to never return from the bathroom. My in law sent strangers looking for me, it's the only reason I returned to my family. I am now day dreaming of returning to that stall. (Everyone on my trip is vaccinated and following all of the CDC guidelines)

I feel bad for giving my child Gerber food products

I can cook. I make dinner as often as I can for my husband and I and I make some things ahead of time for my crawling/cursing son like pasta, steamed veggies, and oats-oatmeal. But as far as fruits, if it’s not berries, I usually use the chopped fruit from fruit cups and for his meals I use Gerber meals (3rd foods and some toddler meals or 2nd food purées that I mix with grains) it makes me feel bad whenever my mom-friends talk about all the meals they’re concocting and putting together or blending or pressure cooking the baking...you get the idea. I know I can steam veggies and cook small portions, but i’d rather be spending time with him than preparing his meals. Not to mention I can see exactly what I’m feeding him nutritionally. Are there any other parents out there whose kitchen is overrun by blue Gerber products?

Art based boarding schools?

One of my kids is really struggling with school. He has psychosis and ADHD and is a genius. He’s an amazing artist. And school has been really hard for him for the last four years or so. I have a degree in fine arts painting. My mom is a well known artist. My mom said she was very similar to my son so her parents pushed her into art. She got scholarships to The Chicago art institute and Fulbright scholarships as well. I also had a very hard time in high school and boarding school really helped. I did much better in school and am still close with many of the kids I went to school with to this day. My kid also goes to an art based summer camp that he sadly she’s out of this year. It’s his happy place. It’s where he feels most at home. I googled art based boarding schools and it looks like there are a lot of them. Has anyone sent their kid to one? Do you have any you suggest? What is your experience? I thankfully am sure my family will help make this happen if we choose this path.

My 11 month old son doesn’t wave, point, clap, or walk.

Like the title says, I have an 11 month old son who doesn’t wave, point, clap or walk. He can stand on his own, and walk while holding onto something but he can’t walk on his own. I’m a young first time mom and all my other mommy’s friends babies walk on their own at around 8-9 months. Plus, he doesn’t wave, point or clap. He can play with toys and eat with his hands. I’ve been trying to teach him to wave, clap and point but he doesn’t seem interested and is distracted by everything else. He came a month early at 36 weeks and even though he’s not technically premature I notice in the beginning that his mile stones came a month late, but he’s way late with walking and hand gestures. Should I be worried? Is this a sign something is wrong w my son.

You’re still a fine, badass sexy bitch if you’re getting down to old school 90s rap in the middle of scrubbing off the burnt bits from your frying pan.

Chiil your beans dad

How do you deal with your kids asking you to "chill your beans" when you ask them to do something. Without loosing your composure ?

Broken Two bones in forearm surgery metal plates needed. Please help this worried mom!

Has anyone had any experience with their child needing orif for a serious broken bone? My 12 yr old son broke his arm and required surgery and I’m a mess and just trying to get some information and insight on recovery. How was your child’s recovery? Did the metal bother them? Are/did you get metal removed?

Anyone else have a carsick kiddo too young to turn around?

Starting around 8m my daughter started getting carsick. We've been homebound most of her life thanks to covid and we don't go in the car much. Her doctor has prescribed Zofran which only works for 2-3 hours. I'm so sick of cleaning puke out of a carseat or just being anxious when we do take her somewhere. Please parents help me out! Has anything helped your kiddo?