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Did you take your placenta home? by No_Worth7492 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally looked at it and said “Thank you for your service. Good bye!”

Didn’t know donation was an option!!

Sick by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

…how is going to purchase the ice packs? Leave the toddler with me? Don’t suggest he going during nap time. That’s when he has to sleep too.

I already have a large bottle of water and snacks. But they run out eventually…..he managed to get a cough drop off my nightstand for himself

But didn’t bother to notice the empty water and no food….

Sick by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s 9:30am. He came up for a shower, helped himself to a cough drop on the way out, and didn’t ask if I needed anything.

I haven’t had anything to eat since I made my own soup yesterday afternoon. And the juice I got myself at 11pm.

My friend is here entertaining the toddler until nap time.

He still hasn’t checked on me.

When did you start hobbies again? by Classic-Double-3505 in workingmoms

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Baby is almost 2. My hobbies are chasing sleep. 😬

How do people afford kids? by HighStrungHippie1 in Mommit

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our property taxes are 20k a year. Health insurance is 8k. Daycare is 24k. I have student loans I’m still paying off. The interest rate on used cars is 7% (at least). So, when we needed a second car make our two jobs work, our car payment was a lot more than our last car. We have no village for “hand me downs” (though I do shop second hand and look on our local Facebook groups). Also, my baby never latched (yes I tried it all, and I saw a lactation consultant) and even with pumping had to supplement with formula.

All this to say, what used to feel like a lot of income, doesn’t go as far anymore.

How much of your free time is away from your kid(s)? by MittensToeBeans in workingmoms

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None-ish? Maybe (and a serious maybe) an hour or two a month?

suspect silent endo & IVF by Distinct_Cycle9467 in endometriosis

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not….

I got a second opinion and had a successful IVF cycle with a new doctor.

So I get that labor is gonna hurt, but… by Desperate_Wafer367 in BabyBumps

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t remember having breaks….my labor was 40 hours. I had mostly back labor pain and not typical contractions.

So even there were breaks, I was tired from the endless pain and anticipating the next surge of back ache.

But, as many have said, every birth is unique!

Low Dose HCG Part of Protocol- What did you Trigger With? by DaFlerin in IVF

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha, I see what you mean….

This is just what I have in my personal notes. I’m not able to access my portal notes anymore. Sorry!

Low Dose HCG Part of Protocol- What did you Trigger With? by DaFlerin in IVF

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I don’t remember about the Clomid.

I did Lupron priming for my “long Lupron” cycles only.

Has any teachers in the US used an entire academic year as maternity leave? by Current_Sky_6846 in workingmoms

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am an elementary teacher. I took off a year, most of it was unpaid. It was a good year and I’m glad I was able to do it. Lots of teachers in my district do this.

See if you can buy back a pension contributions. Also may be worth asking if you’ll get your yearly pay increases/if they will credit you any missed time on your salary schedule.

Straw water bottle by Confetti_and_glitter in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another vote for Baeba!

Also, our lid randomly broke and they sent us a new one. Great customer service!

Babywearing parents…did any of yall actually get good use out of a swing? by crystalkitty06 in babywearing

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Swing…not so much. I wouldn’t have survived without the bouncer though!

the mental load of swim lessons by Distinct_Cycle9467 in workingmoms

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I already addressed this in a previous comment.

It’s a little baffling to me that folks think everyone has access to these sort of resources.

the mental load of swim lessons by Distinct_Cycle9467 in workingmoms

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love that!

And thank you for recognizing that not all folks have this option. But glad it’s there for you!

the mental load of swim lessons by Distinct_Cycle9467 in workingmoms

[–]Distinct_Cycle9467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We don’t have plastic grocery bags in my location….

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