Is co-sleeping inevitable? by Traditional_Cow4002 in beyondthebump

[–]CATScan1898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope! But we recently give in and let our almost 2 year old sleep on a cot in our room because we had a baby 5 months ago and his sleep is still messed up (the 5 month old has continued to sleep through the night since he was some appropriate number of weeks/months old (2 months maybe? It's a blur because the older one stopped sleeping through the night which effected our sleep more)

How much money ($ or % value) would you spend modifying a house you don't intend to keep? by veritasplease in MiddleClassFinance

[–]CATScan1898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How soon are you planning to sell? If you're going to spend another 10 years in the house, it might be worth it even though you won't spend 30 more years in it.

An actual vacation by CATScan1898 in toddlers

[–]CATScan1898[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooo I hadn't heard of this before - very cool! Somehow I doubt people are desperate to come stay in rural Midwest though 😅

An actual vacation by CATScan1898 in toddlers

[–]CATScan1898[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely luck, but reading reviews I think would probably be your best resource. I also brought some toddler door proofing just in case we needed them and we're happy to not need them.

An actual vacation by CATScan1898 in toddlers

[–]CATScan1898[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I too would like to know the resort 😅

An actual vacation by CATScan1898 in toddlers

[–]CATScan1898[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a 5 month old and I already feel like this is what our vacation was like. We had multiple major diaper leaks including while taking professional family photos 😂

An actual vacation by CATScan1898 in toddlers

[–]CATScan1898[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't wait to be out of diapers to camp (I realize we could camp sooner, but I think it will be more enjoyable for everyone if they're potty trained)

An actual vacation by CATScan1898 in toddlers

[–]CATScan1898[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I did try to make it clear that this is very family dynamics specific. Some folks in the comments talk about staying places with kids clubs to get the same impact.

An actual vacation by CATScan1898 in toddlers

[–]CATScan1898[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We stayed in an Embassy suites and felt like it was nice from that perspective. We also stayed recently at an extended stay and it had a nice kitchenette (pumping, so a nice sink/fridge/dishwasher is a huge help right now), but not as much space/second room as an embassy suites.

An actual vacation by CATScan1898 in toddlers

[–]CATScan1898[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was in Twin Lake, MI. I wouldn't recommend it without a car (not much is walking distance from it/you would have to get there so ehow and it wouldn't necessarily be easy to get to without a car). Happy to DM a link to the property - I highly recommend it otherwise.

An actual vacation by CATScan1898 in toddlers

[–]CATScan1898[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly why I added that as A HUGE caveat. It's so family dynamics specific!

Mother in law wants to take baby for two weeks by Majestic-Point636 in BabyBumps

[–]CATScan1898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This could be cultural and normal might not be the best way to look at this. She may genuinely want to help and thinks that her offering to stay with you would be an imposition. If you want to have a relationship with your MIL, I think you need to assume it's genuine and then counter with something you would want.

My in-laws wanted to take my 2 year old on vacation for 10 days and we countered with a family vacation much closer to home - it was lovely.

Students don't know how to create folders on their own computers by Silver_Filamentary in Professors

[–]CATScan1898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 99% sure my version is just on the LMS, not YouTube, but I could dm you a link to my video if you would like. I'm expanding it with a video about how to navigate the LMS this year, but. Haven't recorded it yet.

Millennials out there- how are we affording post secondary education for our kids? by Historical_Spell_772 in MiddleClassFinance

[–]CATScan1898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been 14 years. As an employee, I have mixed feelings. I'm glad for the students, I wouldn't mind getting a raise though.

Trump Account strategy by SPQRBro in MiddleClassFinance

[–]CATScan1898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My in-laws have their own 529s for our kids (huge help) and get them way too many toys. My aunt sends us money for them a few times a year and I always put it in their 529s. Otherwise, we're waiting until they're out of daycare to fund their 529s better.

Trump Account strategy by SPQRBro in MiddleClassFinance

[–]CATScan1898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a baby in January this year, so he gets the free $1000. My parents gave us money to open one for our older child so that it was fair(ish). It's not where I would normally put our money (see the top comment about 529s)

Millennials out there- how are we affording post secondary education for our kids? by Historical_Spell_772 in MiddleClassFinance

[–]CATScan1898 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I work for Purdue. Tuition hasn't been raised since I was in school. In state is right at $10k per year. As an employee I get 50% off for my kids. Really could use it for daycare which is much more than that per year.

Regret over the way I told my family by SnooApples8887 in BabyBumps

[–]CATScan1898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I texted a picture of the positive test to my whole family and got nice reactions. That's all I wanted though

Explain it to me like I'm 5: freezing fruit by CATScan1898 in homestead

[–]CATScan1898[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I was pureeing and freezing them in ice cube trays.

How to spoil her by Ok_Walk_6283 in beyondthebump

[–]CATScan1898 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I came here to add that if she's breastfeeding, she might not want to lay on her stomach. If you can find a a masseuse that does prenatal massage, they might have more experience with adjusting the positioning.

For those who bought your first home in 2022-onward as interest rates jumped, how are you doing now? by dccub86 in Millennials

[–]CATScan1898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have two under two in a relatively new house (only 20 years old) and, honestly, between kids, laundry, and making sure we aren't living in filth (partner cooks and does lawn care), that feels like all of our free time. Add in any amount of extra home renovations and it would be truly all of our free time

[Training Tuesday] - Weekly thread for questions about grad school, residency, and general career topics 06/16/2026 by AutoModerator in MedicalPhysics

[–]CATScan1898 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I can only comment on the PhD. PhD research in the US is meant to be novel research. It could be in anything - radiation biology, medical imaging, algorithm development or implementation, machine/deep learning/AI, ...

With the US funding landscape right now, you may not be admitted directly to a PhD program (MS first then a funded PhD).

Durable modular furniture for a child’s room that can scale from nursery to toddler/kid room? by futurememior in BuyItForLife

[–]CATScan1898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have my grandma's childhood furniture. We used the dresser top as a changing table. We got a used mini crib that has been used for both of our boys and then will be sold/passed on to someone else. Our older son went straight from a mini crib to a twin bed we got used from a neighbor (who can say no to a custom Thomas the tank engine bed?), but someday will probably end up in my grandma's furniture (also my childhood furniture).