u/whoknowsreally909

My son will be 3 in 4 months, he was evaluated a few times and autism was ruled out. They said he just has a speech delay. We go to speech therapy once a week, he can say MANY words and even phrases but chooses to babble and scream instead. His therapist says to be patient. I am patient but worried. Doctor and therapist believe its a decision thing and he’s choosing when to use his voice. But has anyone had their delayed child catch up or what other route can this behaviour possibly lead to?

I just want to add, he is very active, hyper, and overall a daredevil . Like i said, he can talk but chooses not to. Which wouldn’t bother me so much if he wasn’t yelling and babbling instead. It can be overwhelming for everyone.

What do people from the IE do on fourth of July that is not too expensive for a family or atleast worth the money.

I especially love the unique DIY halloween costumes? Is there one that may have stuck with you?

My brother in laws girlfriend is a piece of work and constantly left her daughter alone. Although i don’t talk or get along with her or my brother in law they would constantly try to ditch their children with me and get upset when i would not watch her in return (i would just leave). This woman is 40. I had to speak up recently because i got fed up and asked her if she can please help watch HER daughter she then cryed wolf to my MIL saying i told her to “watch her kid” . Long story short , she is now overtepping with my children as if that would change the narrative that she wasn’t present. My MIL falls for her crap and asks me to be kind and to be “the bigger person” but recently shes been scolding my children for the silliest things & i have had enough. Its like she has to get “even” but mind you i never leave my kids unattended so it usually just ends in me saying “i got it thanks” multiple times when we are around eachother or i just leave so that my kids won’t deal with it. Although its obvious that her concerns are not genuine this woman will not stop. Im afraid im going to have to piss everything off to have my boundaries considered around here.

Has anyone gone through something similar?

A lot of people argue that its best not to bad mouth anyone and let your children form their own opinions but what about the children who don’t pick up on malicious intent? Those who struggle to speak up? Where protecting them can look like you are “hiding” them? Also, by saying family you dont trust i mean those who do not like you and are capable of treating your children poorly due to the fact.
Thoughts?

Is estrogen an option for women like me who seem to be losing their feminine body aprts as i age? I look more like a pubescent boy .I feel like im cosplaying as a woman and wonder if this is a resort or if anyone has done this or if theirs similar options? . Im a 29 year old (F) with 2 children.

I stayed at this Hotel rescently and accidentally left a few items behind. I called only a couple hours after check out and they said that lost and found was close and to clal tomorrow and so i waited for the following morning to call and they claimed NOTHINGwas found even though i am 100% sure that my items were left in the room . Receptionist than told me “oh well you are the one who left it “ …mind you i have had a whole firestick returned to a buddy of mine and work housekeeping myself so i know how this lost and found thing works and its so common. I tried opening a case with Wyndham and i have yet to hear back from them. What can i do to get some answers .

Ive been married for 11 years. And i have earned my relationship w/ my mother in law. My brother in laws gf is in and out of the picture due to her being VERY problematic alongside my brother in law. They are in their 40’s so they are not young but love drama. Yesterday i found out that my mother in law , brother in law and said gf were all talking about me. My mother in law and the gf enable my bil’s constant immature behavior & were egging on his hate he has for me.( in short he hates me because i dont kiss his a$$ & call him out on his shlt especially when he bullied my daughter). I feel like the relationship i thought i had with my mother in law has been fake as hell and feel so disrespected by all parties. Luckily for me, my sister in law stood up for me in my absence.(she also hates the gf). Im angry, hurt, and overall disappointed that i allowed myself to get comfortable.

Was pottytraining easier with one of those small fake toilets , or was it easier with the 2 in 1 toilet seat that you use on a regular toilet?

My husband and i have been married for 11 years and have children together. He used to be an alcoholic but got sober and has been sober for a few of years now. For a while things were great when he got sober but his anger , outbursts and overall bipolar behavior is worsening. (Im getting yelled at in public alot more now). He was terrible when he drank but now i wonder if the drinking was ever even the cause for his hot and cold personality. I have brought it up to his attention but no use in talking. He can be really sweet, helpful and overall a great family man but then theirs this switch that turns on. Im having a hard time coping. I’m worried that divorce is the only answer. I dont know what kind of advice im looking for, maybe im hoping to read familiar stories that can make this feel lighter on my end. Rude comments will be ignored so dont even bother.

Just like alot of parents i am a stay at home mom to 2 kids. My oldest is in school and is pretty easy but my toddler is a super hyperactive child and dare i say a …..”runner”, so the basic coloring and reading is out the window after a few minutes. With that being said, how do you entertain or care for your kids as a stay at home parent , specifically a hyper child who needs to be active. I know i shouldn’t entertain 24/7 but i feel guilty for pretty much everything and want to make sure i balance things out at home when it comes to her.

Im looking for a tracker to use with my youngest child. I have read mixed reviews about life360 and Airtags. Which would you recommend and why? Is there maybe a different brand you suggest that you found better?

In short this guy dos not live with us but in a shed behind my in laws house. Does not pay rent either btw. He comes to do laundry and loves taking my stuff out when its still wet, spent years intimidating my daughter from when she was 3-6. He starts crap and then calls my mother in law to literally cry about it. He acts like an angry 12 year old girl and thinks he is untouchable because his mom allows it. This guy fights with his gf and takes it out on evryone. He constantly borrows money, leaves a mess and refuses to actualy care for his only daughter but pretends he is the best dad ever whe we are around others. He sees me and has to huff and puff to let me know he is bothered by my presence, mind you he is pusing 40 !!!!!! His sister told him off once and he calmed down but seems to be on his high horse again. Sometimes i want to get even but never have clever enough ways as to how. And yes my husband has put his foot down many times but its like fighting with a toddler and like i said… he just calls mommy to fix everything.