Posts by manitobamama

Congrats on your upcoming wedding and meeting your DSS. My bonus daughters were 2.5 when I met them. Try not to make a big deal about things, don't make a huge fuss. We went to the park and just played the first few times. Sandbox and...

She doesn't need to hear how horrible he is she knows that. And the worst possible thing is you trash him and they get back together. Just listen and be there for her! Let her know you are her sister and you are there for her. Offer any...

Hi there all you beautiful mamas I am looking to purchase a sling for our new babe due in July. I have no idea what to buy! We live in a small city in the middle of no where so I will have to purchase online and I can't try out them...

We've been together for 4.5 years now and lived together for 3 years. (actually today is the anniversary of when he moved in!) And the kids adjusted ok back then but now they are teenagers and well they say 1 step forward and 2 steps...

Although I have never been on meds for my ocd I do a lot of deep breathing, meditating and journalling to keep things under control. I also find for myself if my ocd is really acting up something is really bothering me so I check in with...

I hear ya! My mil is always buying buying buying! We have had major discussions about this and when my dh tells her not to buy anymore she then does it behind our back and send the things with them to their mother's house. This is a...

I would put it in the freezer or make bread pudding with it. I often find cheap bread on sale and freeze it for bread crumbs. manitobamama

My mom always does 50/50 turnips and carrots with butter and salt YUMMY!!! manitobamama

Bio mom to two DD, 15 and 13 Bonus mom to two DSD twins age 7 and expecting in July Both my DD's have step moms as they have different dads You may notice I use two different terms Bonus mom is what I consider myself someone who...

HI Mamacita, I am due in July and every once in a while I get a rush of anxiety so I breathe deep through them and search for the source. Usually it is others that have put a doubt in my head. I have many strong mamas around me that...