u/terptrekker

Does anyone with 50/50 custody still manage it so you see your kid the majority of the time?

I’m heading towards an inevitable divorce that is going to either end with 50-50 custody or with me having primary physical custody (which still means up to 90 overnights). I’m wondering if anybody has a situation where, even though this is the case, they have worked out with their partner that they are still able to see their child, the majority of the time. For example, even on nights where our son is with his father… With his father, be willing to let me come over and be there until bedtime? Or arrive in the morning to spend breakfast together until he goes to daycare/school? I cannot bear the idea of missing 50% of my son‘s life. I’m wondering if anybody has been able to make an arrangement where you were still seeing your child the majority of the time. What does this look like and how did you manage it? How has it changed overtime? (Our son is 8 months old right now.)

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u/terptrekker — 2 days ago

Nonfiction books to help me as the spouse of someone with depression and suicidal ideation

My husband is suffering with depression and suicidal ideation. I feel at a loss of how to support him. He is in therapy and we are trying joint therapy. Please suggest any books that: discuss how to cope as the partner/spouse/loved one of someone with depression, give me insight into how we might feel, might be books he may find helpful, and practical/grounded suggestions for how to respond to him. Feeling lost.

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u/terptrekker — 13 days ago

Hello! Moving to the area and looking for daycares/preschools people can recommend that are outdoor based/heavy or Montessori based. Would appreciate hearing from people with personal experience at the locations you mention. Thank you!

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u/terptrekker — 15 days ago

My son is 8 months this week. I have been making purees for him for daycare. The daycare teacher recently told me I need to start sending actual foods. She said he "needs" to be eating with more texture so he can learn. My life has been so chaotic (become a de facto single parent unexpectedly) I haven't had the time to even think through this. Now I am feeling guilty that I am "behind" on solids. Looking for reassurance that I am not doing it "wrong" and/or tips to help me transition. Today I sent him with sweet potato mashed with a fork and some sweet potato roasted wedges.

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u/terptrekker — 16 days ago

I’m looking to move to the Ellicott City or Columbia area. Could you please share if you live in an apartment that you really like in either of these areas? I’m not listing budget because I can be flexible and I know the area is expensive.

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u/terptrekker — 16 days ago