Big, lots of rooms, with a separate apartment for kids who aren't fully ready to launch, but need some space

You are not too old, and should definitely get one. Maybe you will feel silly, maybe you will feel beautiful - but you deserve the chance to try!

Lottie dolls, American Girl Wellie Wishers (slightly smaller dolls for younger girls - I just got one for my niece turning 5 tomorrow)

My DD had a question marked incorrectly by the computer recently. She typed 5.40 instead of 5.4. Her teacher corrected it. I would be super aggravated by OP's teacher's response.

An Heh...I thought "about 10" was close enough! I was 8 in 1986 when I got my Molly doll!

They are always about 10 years old.

If your DD will be home soon for almost 9 months, I'm not sure you can tell your DS you don't want him here. That seems preferential and likely very hurtful.

Haha! I swear, DH and I talk mostly via text or messenger. It's ridiculous.

Oh no! Have they mentioned Tardive Dyskinesia to you? Or maybe Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome? I hope you are able to get some answers soon. That sounds really scary and stressful.

A few, yes! I still have dinner with two of them once a month!

Last night I felt really broken, but today we are both better. I appreciate so much everyone sharing their stories and sympathy. My son is doing very well overall. He finished high school, has a part time job, a truly wonderful, healthy relationship with his very stable and loving girlfriend, and has supportive friends and family. But some days/weeks are still hard even on medication. Thank you for "being there" for me last night. ❤️

I don't know anymore if we're a religious family, but we are cautious of what our kiddos watch. I do have to say, though, that sometimes watching more mature-themed shows/movies with kids can bring up really good conversations about your own family's values. If you never talk about some things because they never come up, kids will find their information elsewhere, and may likely come to conclusions about things that are opposing your own family's values. Just a thought! (I mean this for tweens+ age of course.)

My brother, too. 😢 My son is not like that, however...thank God.

My sadness comes and goes with his moods. I keep hoping the diagnosis was wrong.

Fancy! I'm going to get a couple tomorrow then!

Can you fit a binder in it?

Schools in our district have one nurse in each school, with the exception being the high school - it has 2.

I think things are so messed up right now that anything is possible.

What about him rubbing her back because she has cramps seems controlling? I had a horrifically abusive first marriage. I have CPTSD and struggle with trusting people, especially men. I don't see anything in what you've said that seems abusive, but I also know that your DD probably won't want to hear it.

I guess I'd wonder what motivations you think he might have that would be problematic. Does she make a lot of money? Is he unemployed? Does she change her personality around him? Does she look at him before she answers question?

My son (17) has beautiful curls. When his hair gets cut, they definitely go away a bit, but once the hair grows back, and the longer it gets, the tighter the curls become. It's kind of funny! ETA: he hasn't had a haircut since March and the curls are amazing right now. Perfect tight ringlets...and when you pull on them his hair is quite long, but you'd never know it!

That seems a little dramatic in regards to this other child. Right now she is homeschooling and doesn't have friends ON HER STREET. That doesn't mean she's never going to have friends. Not everyone clicks, and that's ok. I'd still encourage her to play from time to time unless there's a specific reason not to...but otherwise, this little girl and her mom can join homeschool groups and meet some other friends.

We have a small family, and everyone is being very cautious. I think those events will go ahead as normal.

The prom for my DS and his GF was canceled this year, and it's not looking great for it to happen this year either. My DS wants to do something special for his GF and have a night where they can go out and she can wear her beautiful dress (he will get a tux too). The prom wasn't a big thing for him, but it was for her - and he wants her to get that special night. Any suggestions? I'm thinking a fancy dinner out or dancing or something...but I don't know where/how would be a good place to do it. It can be next spring even..

DD11 - 40ish outfits + accessories, sweatshirts, etc DS17 - 20ish outfits (plus about 20 sweatshirts - he doesn't wear jackets)