Regular trash collectors here won't take cardboard left outside the bin, and finding time to drive down to the Bi-County landfill/recycling center is tough.
How do you guys manage your extra recycling when it overflows? Do you just wait it out week by week, or is there a trick to getting rid of it all at once without making a landfill trip?
Does anyone else struggle with cardboard piling up because the trash won't take it outside the bin? I'm thinking about running a porch pickup route to Bi-County every other Saturday and trying to figure out if there's real interest.
What would something like that be worth to you?
My 1-year-old will not sit still, hates her hands being held, and screams bloody murder whenever I try to do her nails.
We used the Fridababy electric buffer when she was a baby, but now she absolutely hates it. It takes too long to file since her nails are thick now. I’m terrified to use regular clippers because she jerks away constantly. Also, she's a light sleeper, so doing it while she naps is out of the question.
Any recommendations or advice? Much appreciated.
My husband and I have an 11-month-old, and I’m struggling because my cultural expectation of family involvement is clashing hard with reality. We have zero support. No visitors. Not one. It’s just me, my husband, and my daughter.
Our daughter has had a difficult first year with eczema and soy/dairy allergies. She was in daily pain for months, which affected her growth. While she’s doing way better now, her nutrition and care are still a challenge.
Despite this, our families don't seem to care. My family constantly asks when we are coming to them, expecting us to pack our whole house and drive 14+ hours to stay in homes that aren't even set up for us. Even if we flew, we can't fit her needs into suitcases. It’s not possible. I’m always the one reaching out; they don’t even send a simple text to check on us.
It’s all talk. They promise to visit but never show. They’d rather go out of the country than see us—literally going to Asia for a month but won't manage a short trip to us. My in-laws are only 3 hours away and still haven't visited, even though we’ve struggled through the drive and visit to see them multiple times. We invited both of our families multiple times to come over, yet they never did.
I freaking gave birth to a human being, yet they were more excited about our wedding than her existence. I’m annoyed that before she was born, my family would ask, "when are you having kids?" or "are you pregnant yet?" I’m frustrated and disappointed that they’ve already missed her first year of life, and it seems likely that they’re going to miss many more. I feel like I’m the bad guy even though we're just doing what’s best for her health and stability.
It’s painful to see others with a village, but I guess I just have to accept this and lower my expectations. My husband is amazing but I just feel lonely sometimes.
Thank you to whoever reads my vent. Much appreciated.
Edited: I wanted to add that this is their first grandchild/niece.