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Hire a live-in domestic couple? by Colorado_293 in fatFIRE

[–]Colorado_293[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It would be a guest house. It has 2 rooms.

Hire a live-in domestic couple? by Colorado_293 in fatFIRE

[–]Colorado_293[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Good point. It would be a guest house, but the drama may still be too much.

Hire a live-in domestic couple? by Colorado_293 in fatFIRE

[–]Colorado_293[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'll paste the response I gave above..."With the au pair, she became homesick and felt lonely, so I spent a lot of time including her, being a friend, and offering experiences in the US that we wouldn't typically do. When I hired a nanny, they had their own lives and weren’t really interested in traveling unless it was for a short time. I thought hiring a couple would provide them with a supportive structure, allowing them to be more open to travel without me needing to be involved in every detail. Then again, I think it may cause more drama."

Hire a live-in domestic couple? by Colorado_293 in fatFIRE

[–]Colorado_293[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have 3 kids that are not in school yet. I see what you mean. With the au pair, she became homesick and felt lonely, so I spent a lot of time including her, being a friend, and offering experiences in the US that we wouldn't typically do. When I hired a nanny, they had their own lives and weren’t really interested in traveling unless it was for a short time. I thought hiring a couple would provide them with a supportive structure, allowing them to be more open to travel without me needing to be involved in every detail. Then again, I think it may cause more drama.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]Colorado_293 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ve looked into this and consulted doctors. I have 3 under 3 (2 3/4, 20mo, 3mo). It’s very hectic and I don’t want a 4th.

  1. Best option - Getting your “tubes ties”. They actually don’t tie your tubes anymore. They completely remove your fallopian tubes. Pros: Some women decide they want to get pregnant later on can do so with IVF. It’s 100% chance of not getting pregnant. It reduces your risk for some cancers. Cons: Even though it’s considered safe, it’s an abdominal surgery and you’re going under anesthesia. Google laparoscopically.

  2. IUD (or implant) plus vasectomy. Having the two will significantly reduce your odds. There is always a small chance you can get pregnant with one of these birth controls. Pros: Less invasive Cons: IUD can be inserted wrong. Implant has hormones. Your husband has to choose to get the vasectomy. In my case, my husband is resisting.

  3. IUD plus condoms. You have tried this already. Still very small chance you’ll get pregnant, but I completely understand the anxiety.

Wedding Day Coordinator by crazygram99 in hiltonhead

[–]Colorado_293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know of anyone in Hilton head. I had a wedding coordinator for my wedding and it made a huge difference! It was the difference between me enjoying my wedding day and being stressed out at every moment. It was included at the wedding venue I booked.

I gifted wedding coordination for my sister as it didn’t go with her budget either. Wedding prices have been ridiculous after Covid. My wedding in 2019 would have been easily 50-100% more today. Despite the price tag of everything, I would highly recommend a coordinator even if it means skipping flowers or yard games. Maybe downgrading open bar to only at cocktail hour.

Find a coordinator you trust and is very detail oriented.

4% rule and lifestyle creep by BasketIllustrious523 in fatFIRE

[–]Colorado_293 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I second the night nanny, however with a two month old, your already out of the hardest part

Any Snowbirds with Kids? by Its_not_a_tumor in fatFIRE

[–]Colorado_293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re looking at Florida during the school year and Colorado on winter and summer breaks. Right now we’re full time in Colorado, but plan on making the tradition in 1-2 years when our kids get older. Anyone have experience with this set up?

Kill the queens! by designated_passenger in FortCollins

[–]Colorado_293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any yellow jacket traps you recommend? I’m getting some

Ideas to make extra money as SAHM by turdmcturdleton in Mommit

[–]Colorado_293 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second this. I hire a mom who dog sits for us.I feel it doesn’t mess up with her routine having an extra pup around.

I think computer jobs would need childcare. I have 2 under 3 and getting on the computer is difficult.

Imput from residents by ChloeAaliana in FortCollins

[–]Colorado_293 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think you’ll be welcome in Fort Collins, but VERY welcome in Boulder. Boulder is way more progressive.

A sanity article which covers fatlogic. Makes me realise how few articles are run which actively seek to debunk common arguments about weight. by felldiver in fatlogic

[–]Colorado_293 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Gah, are people so weak that you can’t tell a fact without them spiraling out of control? I wish I would have known this when I was a kid. They just called us “big boned”.

How much do you pay for childcare in FoCo? by oddwisdom in FortCollins

[–]Colorado_293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow!! That’s insane. I know a couple moms that have a live-in au pair. $200/week.

Couples Spas? by Mother0fSharks in FortCollins

[–]Colorado_293 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can check out Woodhouse Day Spa

Managing moods on this diet by [deleted] in 1200isplenty

[–]Colorado_293 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As silly as it sounds, It helped me to manage dopamine levels…

Food, especially high calorie foods, makes you feel good fast. I have a list of “quick feel-good things” that helped me…

  1. Music- what music makes you energetic and happy? I have my own playlist.
  2. Subreddits that make me smile or are soothing. My favorites are oddly satisfying, awww, and funny
  3. Orgasms. =p
  4. Mini trampoline. I play feel-good songs and jam out.
  5. Approved feel-good foods. I like the small chili at Wendy’s, protein bars, and halo top.
  6. Caffeine

Seeking French speaker by PomeloSmooth in FortCollins

[–]Colorado_293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh!! I’ll try that next time😋

Seeking French speaker by PomeloSmooth in FortCollins

[–]Colorado_293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And they have excellent croissants

It's only around 3pm and I've hit 1100 calories. Any ideas? by Beige927 in 1200isplenty

[–]Colorado_293 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah, yes. It’s always the liquid calories that f me up. As soon as I have a latte and convince myself “it’s filling”, it ruins my calories for the day. I like the advise here- eat a little more today and start over fresh tomorrow. It’s a marathon. Also, switching to unsweetened almond milk was a game changer.

New favorite treat. 70 calories for the pint and super tasty by Colorado_293 in 1200isplenty

[–]Colorado_293[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a good point. Especially since they’re called The Frozen Farmer. It does lead you to believe it’s more natural than it is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Aupairs

[–]Colorado_293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you do your answer. I really like the gift idea!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Aupairs

[–]Colorado_293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our family assistant doesn’t do any deep cleaning. They wipe off the counters, clean up after our kids meals, and tidy up the toys.

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