They let me go today out of nowhere. I've got a 4 year old and a newborn at home and my wife's maternity leave is ending next month. My severance package gives me maybe 6 months of expenses if we're careful. I'm trying to stay positive but the anxiety is real. Anyone been through this? What should m...
My wife is really struggling with breastfeeding. Our 2 week old doesn't seem to be latching correctly and she's in pain. We have a lactation consultant appointment next week but in the meantime what can we do? Should we try bottle feeding with pumped milk? I hate seeing my wife hurt and feel useless...
Been doing the same sandwich thing for like 6 months and I'm over it. Looking for something I can meal prep on Sunday that doesn't get soggy by Wednesday. Open to suggestions, trying to save money too so nothing crazy expensive.
My 7 year old has watched this guy build miniature houses like 200 times. I get it, it's satisfying to watch, but man I'm going crazy hearing the same background music over and over. Wife thinks it's fine, at least he's not on Fortnite. Anyone else dealing with this or am I just getting old?
My 6 year old watches this kid on YouTube unbox toys for like 3 hours straight. I dont get it at all but at least hes not asking me to buy everything he sees. Well, not yet anyway. Wife thinks I should limit screen time more but honestly after work Im not mad about an hour or two of peace and quiet ...
I know how important it is to lead my family spiritually but man some days I just forget or Im too tired after work. Need to be more intentional about this. Started setting a time every night before bed for us to pray together and its already making a difference. Feel like Im getting back on track w...
My wife texted me at 8:45am that I had 15 mins to get donuts for the school event. I was already at work 20 mins away. Hauled ass to the nearest shop, grabbed 3 boxes and made it with 2 minutes to spare. The kids went wild and my oldest told everyone I was a hero. Pretty sure I actually did break a ...
Wanted to share something that's been working for us. Started praying together as a family right after dinner instead of everyone scattered. Just 5 minutes, nothing fancy. Been doing it for 3 months now and the difference in how we talk to each other is crazy. My kids actually ask about my day now, ...
My 12 year old has been going to youth group for 2 years and suddenly doesn't want to go anymore. Says the other kids are cliquey and he feels left out. Part of me wants to make him go anyway because I think consistency matters spiritually, but my wife says forcing him might push him away from faith...
Looking for something good to watch after the kids go to bed. Wife and I are in between shows and I'm tired of scrolling forever trying to find something worth watching. No preference really, could be drama, comedy, thriller. What's got your attention lately? Need something that doesn't require too ...
So I've been struggling with this for a while. I want my kids to have a real prayer life, not just the robotic bedtime prayers we all grew up with. Started having them pray about stuff they actually care about - their soccer games, friends at school, worries about grandpa's health. Now my 7yo asks M...
Been putting this off forever because of pride or shame or whatever. Just had my third session and honestly it's been helping more than I expected. My therapist pointed out some patterns I never noticed before. If you're on the fence about it, just do it. Wish I hadn't waited so long.
Married with two kids now and wouldn't change it but man do I miss some things. Random road trips with no planning. Going to bed at 3am and sleeping until 11. Spending money on dumb stuff just because. Having time to actually think. There's this specific loneliness sometimes where I miss that freedo...
Some days I just feel so empty and numb that I can't enjoy anything, even time with the kids. I'm going through the motions, doing the dad stuff, but mentally I'm checked out. Anyone else struggle with this? I feel guilty for not being fully there. Started medication last month and hoping it helps b...
Came back with a rotisserie chicken instead because I saw it spinning and got hypnotized. Wife wasn't laughing but I made some killer chicken sandwiches. Sometimes you win some you lose some.