king Ale

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Oct 28, 2004
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This is a nice read:

https://talkpoverty.org/2016/07/22/yes-food-can-entertainment-low-income-people/

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Today was my wife's last day of Maternity Leave, and she is going back to work tomorrow. I don't make enough for her to stay at home and raise Stephen. She is just so sad right now, and it is breaking my heart because I'm trying to hold it together and figure out ways to make more money so that she can stay home. And my mother is coming tomorrow to pick him up to watch him for the day, so tomorrow is the first day in over 3 months that I'm going to be without the both of them, and it's killing me inside
:sad::heart:

but like Aaron said, best thing is that you have them and you are blessed because of that, and they are both very lucky to have you. Not that this helps ease the situation, but this is more than just looking at the bright side. Also, it's great that your mom can help and you don't have to leave your child at daycare just yet.
 

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Hængebøffer

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Jun 4, 2009
25,185
This is a nice read:

https://talkpoverty.org/2016/07/22/yes-food-can-entertainment-low-income-people/

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:sad::heart:

but like Aaron said, best thing is that you have them and you are blessed because of that, and they are both very lucky to have you. Not that this helps ease the situation, but this is more than just looking at the bright side. Also, it's great that your mom can help and you don't have to leave your child at daycare just yet.
This is a nice read:

https://talkpoverty.org/2016/07/22/yes-food-can-entertainment-low-income-people/

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:sad::heart:

but like Aaron said, best thing is that you have them and you are blessed because of that, and they are both very lucky to have you. Not that this helps ease the situation, but this is more than just looking at the bright side. Also, it's great that your mom can help and you don't have to leave your child at daycare just yet.
It can, but for a lot of people it isn't.
 

Salvo

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Dec 17, 2007
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Today was my wife's last day of Maternity Leave, and she is going back to work tomorrow. I don't make enough for her to stay at home and raise Stephen. She is just so sad right now, and it is breaking my heart because I'm trying to hold it together and figure out ways to make more money so that she can stay home. And my mother is coming tomorrow to pick him up to watch him for the day, so tomorrow is the first day in over 3 months that I'm going to be without the both of them, and it's killing me inside
Must be hard man but just remember, especially if your mother is looking after the little guy, he is going to be fine and be able to create a special bond with her as well. I spent a whole lot of time with my Nonni growing up and it was amazing.
 

GordoDeCentral

Diez
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Apr 14, 2005
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Today was my wife's last day of Maternity Leave, and she is going back to work tomorrow. I don't make enough for her to stay at home and raise Stephen. She is just so sad right now, and it is breaking my heart because I'm trying to hold it together and figure out ways to make more money so that she can stay home. And my mother is coming tomorrow to pick him up to watch him for the day, so tomorrow is the first day in over 3 months that I'm going to be without the both of them, and it's killing me inside
I can't pretend to know what it feels like to have a kid, but imo if a baby is too babied thats no good lol so the change of scenery will only do him good
 

KB824

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Sep 16, 2003
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I can't pretend to know what it feels like to have a kid, but imo if a baby is too babied thats no good lol so the change of scenery will only do him good
It's not about him being "too babied". He's 2 1/2 months old, so you can't even spoil him. He eats, he sleeps, he poops. I don't know, I guess it is just hard to explain :sigh:
 

Seven

In bocca al lupo, Fabio.
Jun 25, 2003
39,781
Today was my wife's last day of Maternity Leave, and she is going back to work tomorrow. I don't make enough for her to stay at home and raise Stephen. She is just so sad right now, and it is breaking my heart because I'm trying to hold it together and figure out ways to make more money so that she can stay home. And my mother is coming tomorrow to pick him up to watch him for the day, so tomorrow is the first day in over 3 months that I'm going to be without the both of them, and it's killing me inside
I know it must suck, but tbh I don't think it's a bad thing for either the child or the mother, in fact I think it might be beneficial.
 

JBF

اختك يا زمن
Aug 5, 2006
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Ahmad, what are you up to these days?
I've been between jobs, cities and countries for that matter. Been back in Amman since April in a new position for a manufacturing company here but I should be leaving for my Masters studies between September and October this year.

What have you been up to? Last I've heard you were doing your Masters back in 2014.
 

Seven

In bocca al lupo, Fabio.
Jun 25, 2003
39,781
I've been between jobs, cities and countries for that matter. Been back in Amman since April in a new position for a manufacturing company here but I should be leaving for my Masters studies between September and October this year.

What have you been up to? Last I've heard you were doing your Masters back in 2014.
He got his Masters.

He's now preserving his virginity fulltime.
 

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