Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Guys please help me Because I'm feeling really crappy right now!!?




Nacho Much


I know how this might sound (by me being a teenager and all) but my mom is ruining my life. I know that lots of teenage girls say this but she really is ruining my life. 7 Years ago she met my stepdad and she snuck off and married him without me knowing, then she got pregnant and didn't decide to tell me about it until she was 5 months...I know that some people might think that it was none of my business but my mom and I were very close and we told each other everything. Well fast forward a few years she is madly in love with my stepdad and she is kinda like his slave...she did everything for him and he did nothing...he barely helps us do anything like taking care of my little sister (which I have practically raised her) or helping us clean up... my mom wanted me to just kiss his butt...then he started doing music with his friends and then he convinces her that he's gonna get this record deal...so of course my mom goes along with it (I didn't and I tried to warn her) so she packs us up and moves us down to Atlanta...now he is flat broke and all of his so called "musically talented" friends hate him and they all left him...so now I'm 17 stuck in a place that I don't wanna be, no car, no money, no friends (like I had before), I get harassed at this school down here...(I was handcuffed for not letting a guy at my school take my backpack and rip it) and now the same guy is harassing me every day...I really blame my mom for how my life is now but I don't want to hurt her feelings...I mean my cousin who's the same age as me had a baby at 14 and even she's living happier and doing more of the things that I wanna do. I just feel so depressed and I feel its my mom's fault...I mean she's let this random guy just come in and put my life on hold...I'm so confused and I think I'm losing my mind by being stuck in the house all the time with nothing to do but "study"...what advice can anyone give me for my situation?
Please no mean or rude comments...and I can't get therapy or counseling



Answer
It took me almost 35 years to figure out how to answer this question. When you wake up every morning, you have two choices. You choice to either be happy or sad. I now chose to be happy.

People sense your unhappiness at school. Start walking around with a smile on your face and see how many new friends you will have.

As a parent, there is NOTHING that I would do to purposefully hurt or make my children unhappy. I believe that your mom is the same. A honest discussion with your mom about your situation is needed. Please make a list to help you with your discussion points. Prioritize what you want to talk about. Maybe only talk to her about the top two priorities. Try to keep blame to a minimum.

Best of luck.




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Suggestions for a baby/toddler backpack?




Silly Momm


My husband and I are planning on doing some camping/backpacking once the weather warms up (it's still snowing where we live and we're beginning to wonder what Spring is) and we are in need of a baby/toddler backpack. My son is 10 months old and weighs in at a nice, healthy 35 pounds so an INFANT carrier is out of the question. He is much to heavy for those. I am referring to the ones with a large frame that carry ~50 pounds or more. I have no idea what names are good and reliable and research I've done hasn't turned up very good answers. Anyone with a suggestion, please let me hear it! Thanks!


Answer
We have a Kelty Kids backpack. It is wonderful. It is quite comfortable to wear, easy to put on and my son loves being in it (he's 14 months and around 25-30lbs). We camp and it is a lifesaver --- we bought it to use in place of our Ergo carrier on long hikes/camping.

It is like this one:
http://www.kelty.com/p-283-fc-10.aspx


We managed to find a gently used one on craiglist for about half of the new price.

Carrying my baby on my back?




Beth


Now that fall is on the way, the older kids and I want to be out hiking. It's pretty hard to get a stroller through the woods, so I would like to know if using a product that holds my baby on my back is a good idea. I've never had one- lol- I don't even know what they are called!!! So here's my questions:

- Up to what age/size can I use one? (my son is almost 17 months)
- Is there a specific type or brand you would recommend?
- Is my back going to hurt like heck after using one?
- Is front facing or back facing better or worse?

Also- I seen a woman at the zoo whose baby appeared to be tied to her back with what looked to be something like a super long scarf. I'm guessing this might be something from another culture, but I'm not sure. If you know anything about how other cultures carry their babies, that could be some useful Information too.

Thanks in advance!



Answer
google "baby wraps. maya wrap is just one of many. There are also backpacks that are a little sturdier.

Have fun!




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