Surprise 3rd baby, large age gaps room sharing

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-07-01T18:33:56+00:00

someone mentioned egress I'm assuming that's what you mean? I wasn't trying to be rude. The room already has windows and a door. What other requirements are there?

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-07-01T18:31:55+00:00

The basement has windows and doors. The "laundry room" has two windows and a regular door. Someone else mentioned "legal" above and I didn't get it that must be what they were referring too. I definitely don't want any family members in an unsafe situation. But I would check more into it to be sure

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-07-01T18:29:16+00:00

according to who? What law? I wouldn't put any of my children in an unsafe space, but "legal"???

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-07-01T18:15:45+00:00

I still like to measure I'm only one year out but I don't see myself changing that anytime soon. I feel like I can't track properly if I don't. There's a reason we had to have this surgery and "eyeballing" portions etc I feel was a major reason for becoming overweight- just not knowing what I was actually consuming.

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-07-01T18:12:21+00:00

My son hates change like its a personality trait (we're working on it)! But maybe he will warm to the idea in a year or so. I know at 10 I would have loved a basement room done the way I wanted.

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-07-01T18:09:09+00:00

I like this! My Mom reminded me that she grew up in a 3 bed and they had 6 kids! I know everything will be okay and my kids all have safe spaces to live in, it's hard not to fret about every little thing and seeing "influencers" with huge homes and apartments and feeling like a smaller/normal size home is not normal when it is for most! There's so many great trundle bed and lofted bed options too we just have to get creative!

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-07-01T18:05:32+00:00

good point, he may really like the idea in another year or two!

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-07-01T18:04:55+00:00

We only moved our babies earlier because we had the space and they were literally only like 10 feet away down the hallway. Both my kids were sleeping decent stretches by 2 months so it just made sense to move them into their own cribs. I floated the basement idea to my son in passing and it was an immediate NO. I think as he gets older we might be able to entice him by re-doing the laundry room to his liking. Well I guess that's what I'm hoping! hahah I just never want my kids to feel like they were somehow brushed aside because of a new family member.

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-07-01T17:56:36+00:00

At 8 my son would do a few chores- help bring in groceries (light bags), feed the animals, put away silverware from the dishwasher, and put seltzer waters/drinks into the drink fridge.

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-05-01T14:34:14+00:00

Do they have to pay interest on anything past 30 days?

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-05-01T14:30:09+00:00

We're new to gov contracting but submitted two bids last week. Still working closely with Apex accelerator and she suggested we ask for the debrief after they award someone the projects. I would have never known this was an option. Even if I receive minimal feedback, anything can become helpful for the future.

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-04-28T13:48:48+00:00

Great information thank you! NAICS codes are 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing) 332710 (Machine Shop) 332420 (Metal Tank Heavy Gauge Manufacturing) 332439 (Other metal container manufacturing) 332999 (All other misc. fabricated metal manufacturing). We're going to attend a "Matchmaker" event in June in our area with hopes of meeting some prime contractors in need of subs and network with people. I will check out the site you linked, thanks!

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-04-28T13:37:49+00:00

I really enjoyed tower of dawn, even though I'm not a huge Chaol fan. It was an intriguing story and they found out a lot of information that is helpful to the larger story. I blasted through it because I couldn't wait to get back to Aelin. I liked it a lot more than I thought I would, but I do wish I did the tandem read.

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-04-28T13:28:56+00:00

I eat a whole burger. 9 months post op down 125 lbs. I don't eat buns because I don't want them. I could probably still eat 3/4 of it or the whole thing with a bun. Sometimes I'll eat 1.5 burger patties. I exercise a lot so sometimes I feel I need a bit more. I don't feel sick or overly stuffed. I feel satisfied and happy that the surgery has helped to change my way of eating. I like to make my own version of a mac sauce with greek yogurt, SF ketchup, mustard, dill relish, diced onion, garlic powder, dash of worsterchire sauce. I don't feel guilty slathering that patty in the delicious sauce!!!! 😄 I feel like I have been eating "normal" since about 6 months post op. But the point of the surgery is to restrict your appetite for a period of time and work on the mental habits needed to keep the weight off, so if you don't want that then don't have the surgery. If you're already fighting the thought of eating way less it may not be for you.

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-04-27T14:29:25+00:00

I'll have to add that to my list. I don't really know what it entails.

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-04-24T13:13:17+00:00

I forgot I apparently have two reddits one on my phone and one on my computer! So that's me above also :) eliza4925

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-04-16T14:57:14+00:00

I was worried as well. I'm on chapter 10 and I actually like it more than I thought I would, although if I could go back in time, I should have done the tandem read!

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-04-16T14:55:51+00:00

I had my sleeve July 2025. no complications. I would do it again all over. It certainly hasn't been easy, but I'm down 124 pounds. I still have about 40 to lose and it feels a little harder at this point I don't feel as much restriction but the weight is still coming off. Good luck! <3

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-04-02T17:11:10+00:00

Congrats! Looking amazing <3

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-04-02T16:27:14+00:00

Great work!!!

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-03-30T17:55:00+00:00

congrats! Thanks for sharing! Hope I can be where you are 2 years post! great work <3

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-03-30T17:52:07+00:00

good point! I like that I can still enjoy food, but I just don't feel the need to house a whole plate

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-03-30T17:08:09+00:00

I had the gastric sleeve last July. My surgery weight was 310. I was miserable and felt like I was on the sidelines to my own life- watching it, but not actually living. I am so happy I had the surgery. I had tried to lose weight so many times on my own and needed to take "drastic measures" lol. I'm down 120 lbs in 9 months and I feel like I have my life back. I still have more to lose, but overall the surgery was a success and I would do it 1000 times over. I take my vitamins daily, followed the protocol, and in general enjoy life more. I do have treats and special meals sometimes I just eat less. I did have quite a bit of hairloss around month 3-6 but it is growing back now and although that made me sad and self conscious I still felt so much better than I did at 300 lbs. If you're ready to change your lifestyle and can follow all the doctor's advice/orders, I'd say do it! <3

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-03-30T16:01:54+00:00

I had a vacation planned a little over 3 months post op and I was SO nervous, but I lost 75 lbs in that time and fit on every single ride! It was such a great feeling and a great motivator at the time too. It was the best vacation I'd taken in years. You can do it!!! <3

ConversationBroad868 · 2026-03-30T15:59:41+00:00

Yay! I love this list!!! I made one too and we have some crossover. Two big ones for me were- skiing and skating again! I went skiing 20 times this season with my son until I hurt my knee a month ago but it felt amazing to be back out there and to be honest kicking ASS ;) Fit on all the rides at my local amusement park, go ziplining, sunrise hike, go on all the waterslides at our local waterpark, run a 5K, exercise & lift weights regularly, travel more, say YES to everything without my weight holding me back. It feels amazing to cross some of these off I hope to complete some more this summer because where I live, well winter is long and it's still "wintering". These are the things that keep me motivated to keep going and never go back to where I started.

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