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This was another thought of mine! What child of this age is up at all hours like this? There is something wrong in that home.
Yeah. Like maybe there's a worried wife at home because her husband is in a COMBAT ZONE and she's alone in a home with a small child and no furniture because her's is all in storage and she's probably on a very limited income because this country doesn't pay our Armed Forces members a livable wage.
Personally, I'd go to Home Depot, buy the stuff, consider the 50 bucks as my support of the troops, and take it over and help her install it. Then I might sit on the floor with her while this young woman cried out all the stress she is under because her husband is in combat and she has a small baby and all her furniture is in storage.
Yeah. Like maybe there's a worried wife at home because her husband is in a COMBAT ZONE and she's alone in a home with a small child and no furniture because her's is all in storage and she's probably on a very limited income because this country doesn't pay our Armed Forces members a livable wage.
Personally, I'd go to Home Depot, buy the stuff, consider the 50 bucks as my support of the troops, and take it over and help her install it. Then I might sit on the floor with her while this young woman cried out all the stress she is under because her husband is in combat and she has a small baby and all her furniture is in storage.
But that's just me. Bleeding heart Boomer.
I have to spread it around, but +1. I was thinking the same thing which is why I suggested getting her some childproofing items.
I would be concerned that would be viewed as presumptuous. Would it make more sense to offer to do so verbally?
Tell her you're worried about the baby getting hurt. It's not so much about the noise, you're picturing her with no way to keep the baby out of trouble while she sleeps, so no way to get a good night's sleep, and there are all kinds of things a baby can get into and get hurt in a bathroom.
Get a set of childproofing stuff, and offer to help her install it. Something like this: Amazon.com: Safety 1st Essentials Child Proofing Kit- 46 Piece: Baby is all in one package and doesn't look really overwhelming. It's also not really expensive, so she won't feel uncomfortable accepting it.
Yeah. Like maybe there's a worried wife at home because her husband is in a COMBAT ZONE and she's alone in a home with a small child and no furniture because her's is all in storage and she's probably on a very limited income because this country doesn't pay our Armed Forces members a livable wage.
Personally, I'd go to Home Depot, buy the stuff, consider the 50 bucks as my support of the troops, and take it over and help her install it. Then I might sit on the floor with her while this young woman cried out all the stress she is under because her husband is in combat and she has a small baby and all her furniture is in storage.
But that's just me. Bleeding heart Boomer.
Unfortunately I can only rep you once for this. Nice post.
It is cold comfort, but when you do get woken up again at 3:30am and can't go back to sleep, read this forum (link below) to know that you are not alone in your problems of dealing with noisy neighbors:
I would be concerned that would be viewed as presumptuous. Would it make more sense to offer to do so verbally?
It could be presented as a gift to thank her for the sacrifices she is making for our country. She probably really needs someone who is understanding of the difficulties she is dealing with right now. A small gift like that shows that people care about the families of our military men and women.
It could be presented as a gift to thank her for the sacrifices she is making for our country. She probably really needs someone who is understanding of the difficulties she is dealing with right now. A small gift like that shows that people care about the families of our military men and women.
It's me. I just can't get past the need to deliver a casserole.
Yeah. Like maybe there's a worried wife at home because her husband is in a COMBAT ZONE and she's alone in a home with a small child and no furniture because her's is all in storage and she's probably on a very limited income because this country doesn't pay our Armed Forces members a livable wage.
Applause, applause. I was thinking along the lines of this young mother being alone, no friends or family nearby, maybe a bit clueless at this business of being a new parent. In need of a little bit of support and maybe a few helpful hints and tips.
It's not like it used to be, back when you learned how to parent by being around your extended family and getting lots of opportunity to observe how parents raised their kids.
DewDrop, I can't rep you either, so I'll do it here.
To the OP: I've read on the real estate forum here some tips about putting up some sort of heavy drape on your shared wall that really helps to muffle sounds. I know it seems like you shouldn't have to be the one to address this, but we really can't make others make changes. Putting something like that up (I've also heard about sound-proofing decorative tiles) might save your sanity.
As for the mom, I imagine there is a good chance that she is depressed. When you're depressed it is very hard to muster the energy to go running after a toddler. And at 16 months of age, it's more about prevention (i.e. the felt pads and safety devices) than it is about discipline. I wonder what kind of support system she has. Does she even know anyone in the area? It sounds like she's new to town?
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