I had the same but at the opposite end of the scale. My boofa is 3 and has been 19kilos for 18 months now. He legit had roll upon roll upon roll to the point where we had to be really diligent to dry each one or he’d get a little red sore from the moisture between his rolls. Over the 100 percentile constantly. And now at 3 he still weighs 19kegs but he is super tall so legit looks like a 5 year old. People love to comment “oh he is a big boy” etc. You gotta get a thicker hide and just say YEP bubs is thin or chubby and the most important thing to say is “thankfully he/she is healthy” and it quickly changes their tune.

Pregnant with my second and figure I won’t have a choice but to suck it up and get it done. Oldest is 3 and bubs is due in Nov. I’m sure it’ll be tough at the start but it’ll be worth it to see him grow up with a sibling.

OMF on sale for $3800. Had it for around 5 years now and still the most comfortable mattress I’ve ever slept on (thus far)

Stacie’s mom has got it going on…

Oh that makes me feel better for him! He was told a med student will be performing the op under the head surgeons instructions however everything has been a bit of a blur for him lately which is understandable so he probably misheard.

I’d rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. My bro in law has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is on a wait list for a public hospital and if he wanted the surgeon of his choice it’s cost him $25k out of pocket. He is on the wait list at The Alfred where a med student will preform the surgery whilst under instruction of the surgeon. Some people see the value in it whilst others don’t. Each to their own.

Sorry but no deal. He needs proper medical attention and he is his mother’s responsibility irrespective of her living conditions. I’m sure she has a couch…

He let me quit my job so I can stay home with our 3 year olds before bubs no 2 comes along. Initially I was just going to take maternity leave but now I’m a full time stay at home mummy

A safe home. I was mentally tortured/abused by my older brother for almost 20 years.

Nope. I started but the acting was so bad that I couldn’t get past 20 mins or so.

For me personally, I have a very unique name and I’m yet to come across another person with my name (I’m in Australia). I worked in customer service for 20+ years and every customer I came in contact with would also say “I’ve never come across that name before” so I want the same uniqueness for my children. I don’t like the idea that when the teacher says “James” there’s 3 in the class who put their hand up cos all 3 are named James. Just a personal preference I suppose!

I can tie a snake lollie into a knot using only my tongue

I see this so often. I’m assuming things were great before you had kids? So many couples focus solely on the kids that they loose touch with each other, the kids grow up and move out and the parents end up in a loveless marriage. Perhaps counselling is an option and if she isn’t willing then you go on your own to implement new strategies if you’re willing. If not then there isn’t much anyone here can say that’ll change her mindset.

No. Is it a constant challenge? Yes. Most of the time. It’s a lot of negotiation and sometimes i just want say “Because I said so” but I resist. I remember our life before our 3yr old but I also think “Gosh it was boring” even though we were constantly busy. We’re quite blessed though. We sailed through the terrible 2’s and although his tantrums can be intense, they are few and far between. I think people also need to remember ‘little kids, little problems. Big kids, big problems’. We have nephews and nieces that are entering teenage years and it’s something I’m not really looking forward to!

We had kids quite late in life. Both 41 with a 3 year old and 1 on the way. It has its challenges but we’re both so much more patient than what we would’ve been in our 20’s and early 30’s. We’re also financially secure (for now!)

We don’t use the word “nap”. We say “rest”. So I’ll say “Time for a rest bubba” and I let him take any toy he wants to his room for 1hr. I tell him I’ll come and get him after 1 hour. If he protests then our quiet time is with the curtains drawn, no stimulation at all so no TV, no noise and I’ll rest on the couch whilst he plays with his toys.

I have then every now and then cos the guilt gets to me. But yes I do have them. As soft cheese too. All in moderation imo

Cannot correct my 3 year old whilst counting. I shall forever let him say Fiveteen instead of fifteen.

Pay your debt first and foremost especially if you’re paying interest on it. Once that’s paid then you can enjoy a bit of it and save the rest.

Fridge magnet from each city we spent time in. I love seeing them on the fridge and thinking back to certain things. Like the time I totally stacked it in front of heaps of people at the Eiffel Tower. Or the time I tripped over and almost broke our very expensive camera in Ireland 😂

She’s jealous of you being able to have children. She needs to get over it. I’d move on and give your attention and kindness to someone who deserves it.

You’re tired. You’re alone. You’re human. She won’t remember you screaming at her. You’re doing well mumma Xo

Fish & Chips. How can one not like it? Don’t like fried then get grilled fish but enjoy those deep fried potatoes!

Vomit bag cos I’m pregnant and it can be upon me in an instant.

That million will continue to increase whilst you continue to be his personal ATM. Either stop paying and request he bring XYZ for you to cook for him or finish the relationship.