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Thinking it’s time for a divorce

Hey guys. I have no friends and as i sit here crying by myself i need to vent. I’ve been with my husband almost 10 years. We have 3 beautiful children. My husband is very responsible but when he gets mad he just shuts everyone out and says hurtful things. He never believes he is wrong in any way , it’s always been m...

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I hate my life after having a baby!

It’s slavery! Prison! I have no breaks, everything is an issue: nursing, sleeping, eating, potty training. Haven’t slept more than fragmented 3 hours in 2 years!! Nursing with nipple shield and still in horrible pain every time. Have to constantly think about his meals, then he won’t eat what I made. Doing potty tr...

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Divorce?

After some advice from women who have seperate or divorced their husbands? I have been contemplating leaving for a while now, he is financially and emotionally abusive, super controlling and potentially a narcissist. We’ve been together 3 years and married for 3 with 2 kids. I had a partner that committed suicide a ...

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Rock Bottom

I had $30 until I get paid at the end of next week and we’re pretty much out of everything except for some canned food from our food bank. I bought 2 loaves of bread, 2 dozen eggs, a small thing of oil, bologna, a bag of frozen chicken breasts, and put $10 in gas in my car for our family of 5. Were down so bad I wen...

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Living with in-laws why did I do this to myself

I have lived with my in-laws for almost 3 years now and have a baby. I am losing my shit over here. It doesn’t feel like home. It’s like living with strangers everyday and not getting any peace. Any else relate. Any advice?

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Taking Baby Out

My baby is 7 weeks today and my partner goes back to work in 2 weeks! I’ve been wanting to do one outing as a family before he goes back. Anyone else have advice or takes on taking a newborn out in public? Maybe to lunch or something. I know it’s before his two month shots/check up so I want to be careful of going a...

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Weaning

My 6.5 month old literally eats everything given to him and he will not tell me when he’s full he just keeps on going to I have to judge when he’s had enough. Anyone else? He is also dropping his milk intake as he just generally loves food. He is on Pepti 1 which smells and doesn’t taste very nice.

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Need answers what do y'all think ?

Hey guys so idk if any mamas been with someone like this but Ive been with my bf since 2013 an I'm a stay at home mama take care of the kids when he's working clean the house an have dinner done by time he comes home but Everytime we argue he sits there and calls me a bum because I don't own a car knore do I know ho...

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Married - Single Mom

Does it get better?? Any advice/encouragement is welcome. Back story: So i had my daughter December 2023, and im waiting for this "father-instinct" to kick in w my husband. Since she's been born it's been majority on me. He didn't work the first 3 months of her being born, and he BARELY helped out. It was more so ...

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Somebody please help this mama out!¡

So basically I'm a sahm with a 2yr old and 1 yr old and my kids aren't entertained theyre getting tired of playing with the same toys and yes we have a yard they can go outside and play BUT the yard is FULL of stickers yk the realy painful ones and my landlord is very strict on what i can have outside no trampolines...

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Any moms want to check out daycare center

Hello my name is Sharon I am new to the Houston area and wanted to know are there any moms, that would like to tour my daycare center. I would love to receive feedback . A play date with kiddos May 3 2024 1:00PM -2:30PM I can message anyone that’s interested. I am located in northwest of Houston

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Climbing set for son?

I’m debating on what I should get for my son for him to safely climb on he’s been wanting to climb up anything and everything I need recommendations!!

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Baby lives with a bib at all times! Help

my baby just recently turned three months on 17 April ever since then he's been not sleeping his full 4 to 5 hours stretch at night now he's waking up about every other hour as if he was a newborn all over again. I'm not quite sure what's going on along with the fact that he loves to have his hands in his mouth, nib...

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Pediatrician “starting solids”

I included info from my LO pediatrician on starting solids, what to start first, when etc. Hope this helps FTM like myself 😊

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How long do you wait to change your babies diaper after you THINK they are done?

I acted to quickly once and she shot her poo at me. But I hate leaving her in a dirty diaper at the same time. So I've started waiting 5 mins after her last blast. Yes sounds like a blast in her diaper.

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Toddler Schedule

I live in an apartment and I struggle with getting my 2 year old out of the house everyday. I am struggling with PTSD and depression at the moment and some days I just can’t seem to find energy to keep up with my toddler. Any suggestions?

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