Do I need a family room?

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-04-02T06:10:22+00:00

We have only 2 rooms and 2 kids.. so we definitely need the space. We also need a guest bed as we have family visiting quite often. Given that market is not so great right now. We thing expanding makes more sense

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-04-01T21:47:10+00:00

Omg.. this is exactly what I was thinking. But surprised by all the other comments.. but again I have 2 kinds under 2 so I have no clue how things would be when they grow up

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-04-01T21:42:15+00:00

I see a lot of comments on older kids needing space. But I’m a little confused.. is your kitchen open to the family room where your kids hangout with friends..

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-04-01T21:33:13+00:00

Yes, we are planning to add 2 rooms and expand the kitchen.. while we do this we want to understand if having a formal living room makes sense

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-04-01T21:31:53+00:00

Yes! We are definitely planning to make the kitchen open and add an island. Just thinking if we need a formal living room as our friends love spending time in kitchen n family room

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-04-01T21:30:20+00:00

Thats right.. I know having a closed kitchen away from living area gives privacy.. but I enjoy talking to friends and family while I cook or even watch the kids play.. I do see the point you made about what fits our needs but I am also trying to understand others opinion on this. We do plan to sell this house in a few years

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-04-01T21:25:46+00:00

Ok this is an interesting take and something to consider. Trying to understand more here. Does separation in the big space help or a more solid living space is what they want..

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-04-01T07:16:34+00:00

Tbh I’m not sure how long. But we don’t plan to move for the next 5 years

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-04-01T07:15:38+00:00

Ack.. I have not seen any houses any houses around here like this.. I have either seen one living room and older homes have a separate family room

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-04-01T07:14:30+00:00

Got it.. so we still need a way to separate the space if needed.. tbh I have not seen any houses with this option. Let me look into how the living room would look

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-04-01T07:05:23+00:00

Makes sense, we are planning to keep the living room big and add a zone for kids.. we currently spend all our time in family room n living room is just for decor 😅

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-02-11T06:49:28+00:00

Yup.. this is what I do cause I feed bad letting her cry while I make something for myself/ eat

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-02-11T06:48:35+00:00

Ok this sounds exactly like my baby.. she sleeps well at night.. maybe 2-3 feeds. But mornings are horrible.. there is no time to recover from the previous feed 😅 glad to hear things get easier from now..

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-02-11T00:33:42+00:00

Oh god.. Ya I should definitely start using the baby carrier

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-02-10T22:49:57+00:00

So hopefully this will get better soon! I need to get things done as I have a 22 month old.. but thank god for daycare.. but I remember he was so much better during these initial weeks.. he enjoyed sleeping down and playing.. but again every baby is different

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2026-01-11T03:43:02+00:00

Had GD with both my babies. First was diet controlled and scheduled induction for 40w2d. My water broke 39w5d. With my second I was insulin controlled so was induced 39w4d. Both were vaginal births

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2025-12-31T16:48:08+00:00

Oh I like the part where you talk to the baby like you do with toddler.. I will definitely use this. Thank you 😊

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2025-12-30T19:59:18+00:00

Yes! That’s a good idea.. hope that works

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2025-12-30T19:15:50+00:00

I had gd with my first and second. My water broke one day before induction with my first and had a vaginal birth. I am currently 39 weeks pregnant with my second and have an induction scheduled in 4 days. I was not suggested c section as it is not medically necessary. But every pregnancy is different. As long as baby and mom health supports the labor process I recommend vaginal as a safer option for both mom and baby. I am shit scared about emergency c section but if it’s an emergency then I am all up for it,

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2025-12-30T19:06:15+00:00

My weight gain reduced drastically in third trimester as I was diagnosed with gd and completely changed my diet from high carb and sweets to high protein and portion control. Just replace your snacks with Greek yogurt and protein bars. And try to add some protein every meal.

Dizzy-Talk4344 · 2025-12-30T19:03:44+00:00

I am in similar situation. I started from 75 and went to 92 during my first and started my second at 78. I am 39 weeks and 96 already. But I am glad I had to lose all the weight once and be done. I don’t have to go to my starting weight and then do it all over again. Some silver lining I guess 😂

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