u/mymemories02

My husband and I have been together for years, and from the very beginning we talked about wanting children. It was something that was important to both of us, and he always told me he wanted kids too.

After we got married, everything changed. He told me he didn't want children anymore and that he didn't see himself as a father. I was devastated. I remember telling him that we should probably divorce because I didn't think it was fair for either of us. It wasn't fair for me to give up my dream of becoming a mom just to make him happy, because I knew I would end up resenting him. At the same time, I didn't think it was fair to pressure him into having a child he truly didn't want.

After a lot of conversations, he told me he was sure he wanted to have a baby with me. Before we started trying, I even asked him multiple times if he was absolutely certain because I knew myself. I knew that even if parenting was hard, I would probably want more than one child someday.

We had our son, and he's the greatest blessing in my life.

Now we've started having this conversation again, and my husband told me he doesn't want another baby. I know life isn't easy. Parenting is hard, finances are real, and raising kids takes a lot out of you. But I also work full-time. It's not like he's the sole provider or that all of the responsibility falls on him.

To be honest, I'm starting to regret not going through with the divorce back then. Not because I don't love him, but because I feel like we're facing the exact incompatibility I was afraid of years ago.

The truth is, we've also been dealing with other serious issues in our marriage. I reached a point where I told him things needed to change or we would have to separate because I couldn't keep living the way we were. To his credit, he listened. He recognized the things he was doing that were hurting our relationship, and he has genuinely been trying to change. I truly appreciate that, and I don't want this post to make him sound like a bad person because he isn't. He's a good man, a great dad, and he's been making an effort.

But I still feel like I already do almost everything on my own anyway. I work, I help support our family, and I carry a lot of the responsibilities at home. That's part of why this hurts so much. It makes me question whether I'm sacrificing my dreams while already carrying so much.

I genuinely love family life. I love being a mom. I always imagined having more than one child, and I wanted to build that future with someone who shared that dream.

I'm not saying my husband is wrong for feeling the way he does. People can change, and becoming a parent can change someone's perspective. But I also don't think it's wrong for me to feel heartbroken that we're back in this same place after everything we've already been through.

Has anyone else been in this situation? If so, what happened? Did you stay together and find a way through it, or did you realize you wanted different futures? Right now I feel heartbroken, exhausted, and like none of this is fair.

Hi everyone,

Has anyone here been accepted into the Ana G. Méndez University MSW program with a bachelor's degree from WGU (Western Governors University)?

I recently completed my B.S. in Psychology at WGU and I'm currently applying to the MSW program at Ana G. Méndez. I'd love to hear about your experience if you've gone through this process.

Hi everyone, I really need some advice.

My 2-year-old just started a new daycare about a week ago, and I’m already feeling really uncomfortable. He does have a speech delay and is still learning to follow directions, sit for meals, and communicate clearly. This is also his first time in a more structured daycare, so everything is new for him.

(If you’ve seen my previous post, this is the daycare I switched him to because his last one didn’t have enough structure.)

The issue is that the owner has been very pushy. She sent me a video of him having a tantrum and said we needed to talk. During the conversation, she kept bringing up concerns about his development and asked if I had done evaluations. I explained that we’ve already spoken to his pediatrician and are working on speech/OT support.

Even after that, she kept pushing and asked me for documentation, which made me uncomfortable. She also made comments implying that I might be too permissive at home and that I need to be more strict, which didn’t sit right with me.

Now she’s saying he has “behavior issues,” but he’s only been there for 7 days. I feel like a lot of what she’s seeing is just him adjusting + frustration from not being able to communicate well yet.

I’m not saying I’m not addressing his tantrums, because I am, but come on—he’s 2 years old. Also, she started potty training him yesterday, and today she’s already saying he’s not letting her know when he needs to go. That feels unrealistic, especially since he does tell us at home.

I’m planning to give my 2 weeks notice, but my husband thinks I should wait a bit longer and see if things improve. The problem is I already don’t feel comfortable leaving him there anymore.

Am I overreacting? Has anyone gone through something similar with a toddler adjusting to daycare?

Also, what would you look for in a better daycare for a child still developing speech?

Thank you 🙏

UPDATE #1: I just spoke n to prev dayacre which took care of my toddler and she will speak with a friend of hers and have a home daycare to see if she is able to get him in!! Fingers cross!!. And this morning i dropped toddler at daycare and the lady was sooo serious and i told hlmy husband that as soon as I get green light from the other side im pulling him out ! ( ill keep you updated!

Hi everyone, I really need some advice.

My 2-year-old just started a new daycare about a week ago, and I’m already feeling really uncomfortable. He does have a speech delay and is still learning to follow directions, sit for meals, and communicate clearly. This is also his first time in a more structured daycare, so everything is new for him.

(If you’ve seen my previous post, this is the daycare I switched him to because his last one didn’t have enough structure.)

The issue is that the owner has been very pushy. She sent me a video of him having a tantrum and said we needed to talk. During the conversation, she kept bringing up concerns about his development and asked if I had done evaluations. I explained that we’ve already spoken to his pediatrician and are working on speech/OT support.

Even after that, she kept pushing and asked me for documentation, which made me uncomfortable. She also made comments implying that I might be too permissive at home and that I need to be more strict, which didn’t sit right with me.

Now she’s saying he has “behavior issues,” but he’s only been there for 7 days. I feel like a lot of what she’s seeing is just him adjusting + frustration from not being able to communicate well yet.

I’m not saying I’m not addressing his tantrums, because I am, but come on—he’s 2 years old. Also, she started potty training him yesterday, and today she’s already saying he’s not letting her know when he needs to go. That feels unrealistic, especially since he does tell us at home.

I’m planning to give my 2 weeks notice, but my husband thinks I should wait a bit longer and see if things improve. The problem is I already don’t feel comfortable leaving him there anymore.

Am I overreacting? Has anyone gone through something similar with a toddler adjusting to daycare?

Also, what would you look for in a better daycare for a child still developing speech?

Thank you 🙏

Hi everyone! 😊

I’m planning to start the ENMU SLP leveling program soon, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to pair courses—especially choosing between 8-week vs 16-week terms.

For those of you who have done ENMU leveling:

• Which courses are the easiest to take together in an 8-week term?

• What combinations felt manageable without getting overwhelmed?

• Which courses should NOT be taken together (too heavy)?

For context: I’ll likely be working while studying, so I want to move efficiently but not burn out.

I’m also based in Florida, and I’m hoping these courses will help me qualify for the SLPA license here. If anyone has gone through ENMU and used it to meet Florida SLPA requirements, I’d love to hear your experience 🙏

I’m thinking about starting with something like:

- Intro to Communication Disorders

- Language Development

Does that sound like a good/easy combo for 8 weeks?

Also, I’ve heard courses like Anatomy, Audiology, and Neuro are harder—would you recommend saving those for 16-week terms?

Any advice or course pairing suggestions would really help!! 💛