Sam

I'm 23, He's 26, we have a 14 month old son, who we both ADORE.

I Was recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia. I Am in so much pain day in and day out that I've had to cut down the amount of hours I work so I can still somewhat function.

We've been together for 3 years, married for only 8 months. He and I fight constantly. I mean, it's all the time, and over the dumbest little things. I'm at fault, and sometimes he is too. There's been times I've begged him to stop yelling, and all I get is name calling, belittling, and him making fun of me.

He's a great guy on the good days, but there's so many bad days. I try really hard to do little things for him, like he likes to try different "exotic" beers, not to get drunk on, but he enjoys having a beer or two every now and then, so I'll go find something he hasn't tried, and surprise him with it. Only to not even get a thank you.

Before I got sick, I'd cook dinner every night(A good healthy from scratch meal) and it's probably been 5 months since I've done that. I Just don't have the energy to do it after work. I've always woken up with the baby, so he can sleep in till 7am (B gets up at 5!) and never once complained.

I feel like I'm fighting my diseases alone, he goes to DR. appts with me, but when I try and talk to him about it, all he does is say "I'm sorry, that sucks." he's not even lifted a finger to research anything.

I Love him, but bc I'm so sick we don't have a sexual relationship anymore. And we've gotten into a LOT of fights about that. He's even accused me of having an affair "Well you're not having sex with me, so you must be getting it somewhere else" I've tried like, laying down on the couch with him to hold him and cuddle, but he tries to turn it sexual. And then gets mad when I tell him "Honey, I'm hurting right now, I'm sorry" not that I don't WANT to, it's just...not worth the stiffness and achiness afterwards. I try and keep myself as comfortable as possible since everything I do physically has some harsh after effects on my body.

He's a great daddy, I can't complain there, and our son loves him to pieces. So yeah, no complaints.

We both work, he is full time, and I'm part time(About 25 hours/week) So we're OK financially. Not great by any means, but we are ok. The bills are paid...Barely but they are.

I've offered counseling, but he won't go. He says he loves me, and I've said maybe we should seperate for a little while, and he tells me I'm not leaving with our son.,.I'm stuck in such a rut here because I love him, but I don't know what to do anymore.

If anyone has any advice, please speak up, I'm lost here.

OK, So in the bathroom, there's this like...Plastic(?) Really ugly hard, plastic like surface covering the walls. What it this crap and how do I get rid of it?!?!?!? I've been told it's usually the stuff that is used in older mobile homes..It has a really ugly splotchy pattern on it...It has to go, I Can't stand this hideous stuff anymore, but I can't figure out what the heck it is!! Thanks!

I Can't really find anything online that matches the exact symptoms I'm having. I'm 22, about 190 5'4". Yeah I'm overweight, but I just had a little one 4 months ago. I'm a light smoker(ALWAYS outside we never smoke in the house or even near the baby) Occasional drinker, When I say occasional, I mean a few drinks every few months if even that. Oh and In all honesty...I'm an ex methamphetamines user, I have been clean for 25 months, But that stuff wrecked my body in all kinds of ways. I don't use anything illicit, I had to bring myself to take 2 aleve for the migraine and pains I was having last night.

, Well anyway Last night I suffered a massive migraine. I've never had one before. I don't even get headaches. I started having some chest pain, but throught maybe it was just the migraine? Took 2 aleive, went to bed, This morning when I woke up, I Was having the chest pains again, it feels like I've been stabbed in the middle of my chest, and someone keeps wrenching the knife back and forth. I've never experienced anything like this either.

At about 9am I had pain like in/under my left shoulder blade..Really weird like a muscle was pulled, but I know that didn't happen, as It did disappear, so yeah, wasn't a muscle pull..Idk what to think about this, The only thing I can come up with it maybe it was a mild heart attack?!?!

Heart attacks/heart disease run in my family so it wouldn't surprise me, But I don't have insurance at the moment since my husband just started a new job, and he's not eligible for their insurance plan yet. I Don't want to end up with a huge hospital bill if it wasn't a trip that was warranted.

I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, and maybe if there are any health professionals online right now that could give me some intelligent insight? Thanks, I Know the internet isn't the best place to find answers, but I'm hoping to get lucky.

I Have an 04 Grand Caravan SE, with a roof rack(I Think it's a stock one I'm not sure) Anyway, We're picking up a King size bed tomorrow (YAAAY) and I know I can fit the twin boxsprings inside the van once I take out the seats, But I'm not really sure how to properly tie down the huge mattress onto the roof rack. I don't wanna lose it on the highway. Anyone know of any videos or something to help me out?

Fixed 4 years old, Already been treated for UTI by vet, And it still hasn't stopped. He's been back and been tested, everything is fine medically. This is behavioral. What on earth should I do?

Dentist just gave me Lortab 5/500 for my tooth that is going to be pulled in a few days. He tried to fix it, but it's too far gone and I'm just in excruciating pain. The Lortab shockingly is not helping for the pain, they're just making me sick and stoned feeling. What do I do?

BTW I'm 31 weeks pregnant, so I'm just at a loss here.

We just adopted an awesome Bulloboxer, who came to us trained, However my Ridgeback/Mastiff mix has horrible personality flaws(Jumping barking at nothing ect) and our new guy is regressing with his training, what do I do?!?!?! I'm so frustrated D:

I went through a wonderful adoption when I gave my little girl up(I was 16 and Was dealing with drugs, abuse, and Debilitating disease BTW WAS NOT USING DURING MY PREGNANCY I KNOW BETTER) And Her parents love her, take awesome care of her, She will never want for anything, which I just could not provide at that age.

AND BTW MY DAUGHTER WAS ADOPTED INTERNATIONALLY THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

AND I still get pictures and updates, she is now 5 and thinks that me being her birth mom is the neatest thing ever.

I shared my story with someone, and Got SLAMMED by several people. I don't think a 16 year old girl should have to endure the hardships of being a single parent, on welfare, can't get bills turned on (You gotta be 18!) And you legally cannot get your own apt., or house w/o co-signer (Not everyone is so lucky to get their parents to co-sign for them)

It's such a hard, emotional road, I've watched it, and just can't imagine struggling that badly, I couldn't handle the emotional side of it.

I've never had anything against welfare, heck I had to be on Food Stamps for a while Because I hit a really rough patch in life, Nothing wrong with using it to get on your feet in a bad time. THAT'S WHAT IT'S THERE FOR FOLKS! But anyway, I just don't understand how you could sit there and slam someone for making a better decision for their baby.

Back on point here,

Why do people think it's so horrible that a young unwed mother who cannot even care for herself, wants to give her baby a better life? I mean Hey, the teen moms that do it and do it well mind you - man, I really congratulate you for doing it, you are stronger than most.

But why should a pregnant girl who has nowhere to turn, and no support system be turned on so quickly for trying to make sure her baby gets taken care of?