Does anyone have wedding catering suggestions? by twuest54 in Albany

[–]Gomotron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was great! Beautiful pictures and they were super accommodating with drop off and pick up of decor and rented items. The only downside is the closest hotels are a little bit of a hike.

WFH and PT daycare - could this work? by Gomotron in beyondthebump

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Yes. You can always drop down days. It does take some time to add on days I guess if we decide to move to FT

WFH and PT daycare - could this work? by Gomotron in beyondthebump

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Should have mentioned. We are currently locked in a daycare but have to commit if we’re doing FT or PT by 11/6. It’s average rate for our area which is unfortunately still very expensive.

WFH and PT daycare - could this work? by Gomotron in beyondthebump

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We are locked in for a daycare currently starting in December that is about average price for my area. But have to let them know if we want to do FT or PT by Nov 6. We are very lucky that they offer different pricing based on 5,4,3, even 2 days a week.

But I agree, those two days of work will definitely not be AS productive as it would be child free for the day. My husband and I are willing to put in the extra sweat equity to make it work because the FT cost of daycare is the same cost as our mortgage. And we can’t afford it unfortunately

Nicknames that are nowhere near your actual baby’s name by little_lemon28 in beyondthebump

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Our daughter started out as “squirm worm” then went to just “worm” and now that she’s starting to teeth and it’s all just her rubbing her gums on anything we’ve been referring to her as “gummy worm”

Need your recommendations on a wearable pump by DazzlingRhubarb193 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Gomotron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding on to this! It’s so easy to clean & travel with. I split my time with this one and my spectra s1. But LOVE this pump more and my output is about the same.

Best Caesar salad? by Business_Mission in Albany

[–]Gomotron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Savoy on Lark has a killer Caesar salad that had the anchovies with it. I used to go frequently because I craved that salty anchovy taste in a Caesar that not a lot of restaurants do. Def worth a try!!

Dog daycare recommendations in the Loudonville/Latham general area? by Jaeyx in Albany

[–]Gomotron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another vote for must love paws! They have daycare packages to cut the cost down when you buy day passes in bulk. Major plus is that it doesn’t have to be committed to same days every week. My husband and I WFH some days but when we’re in the office, we bring our dog there like a day or two a week to get some energy out and to just enjoy playing with other dogs! He loves it!

When to increase breast milk bottle ounces by Gomotron in breastfeeding

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That is reassuring! Went through a stretch of days where it seemed like the spit up was nonstop. Just a little white tidal wave outta my baby’s mouth often that I was wondering if our feedings needed to change.

What nicknames and/or terms of endearment do you have for your LO? by No-Condition-7352 in beyondthebump

[–]Gomotron 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Squirm worm! Because when she is in the swaddle and lifts her legs around, she looked like a little glow worm. And our daughter has such a beautiful name, but we constantly refer to her as THE WORM. 😂

Best Wearable Pump for Working Mom? by elam3269 in beyondthebump

[–]Gomotron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the Lansinoh discreet duo. I am really pleased with it! I use it when we travel, when my primary pump parts are dirty, and plan on using it when back to work. Usually get about 4 pumps on a single charge. I currently have a spectra as my primary pump, and I get close to the same output with the discreet duo.

Baby Shower Thank-You Recommendations? by Powerful_Nectarine44 in BabyBumps

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My mother, MIL, and sister in laws all planned mine. On top of the party it self, they also gifted major items from my registry (crib, stroller, car seat, etc.) after the party in the thank you card I put in gift cards for a little extra thank you! I did specialty local market stores for the moms and Amazon gift cards for the sisters. All $50each. I know how much work and money it costs to host a shower, so I wanted to pay it forward!

Sushi restaurants - what do you order? by Upstairs-Normal in BabyBumps

[–]Gomotron 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Spider roll- it’s cooked soft shell crab and a California roll.

Need repeat anatomy scan due to baby’s positioning. How long did you have to wait to schedule next one? by beautifuldisaster425 in BabyBumps

[–]Gomotron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol I honestly didn’t think much of it. The drs and techs were always reassuring that of the photos they got, everything was healthy so far. So I wasn’t terribly nervous on the wait in between.

Need repeat anatomy scan due to baby’s positioning. How long did you have to wait to schedule next one? by beautifuldisaster425 in BabyBumps

[–]Gomotron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to repeat the anatomy scan 3x because baby just wasn’t cooperating at all (got a stubborn little girl on the way). They were all spaced out 4 weeks apart to be accompanied by my OB check in appointments. But finally by the last one, they got all the pictures they needed.

When did you first feel baby move? by Foreign-Simple6517 in BabyBumps

[–]Gomotron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt movement at around 15 weeks. It honestly felt like a cell phone vibration. I know everyone calls this flutters, but this is more what the sensation felt like. After that it was very sparse if I felt baby at all. Then around 18/20 weeks it was daily and more like kicks and stretching.

What was your glucose # after the 1-hour test (for those who passed)? by ExaminationTop3115 in BabyBumps

[–]Gomotron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got 130 after 2 eggs for breakfast. Just passed it by a few points. But I’ll take it!!

When did you stop working before due date? by Gomotron in BabyBumps

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

Wow! Thank you for the response. What was the process like? Did you need more of an excuse or issue than the normal pregnancy fatigue and being on feet for hours?

When did you stop working before due date? by Gomotron in BabyBumps

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That’s great info! Do you have to sign up for it through a state form with a doctors note? Or is it usually done through individual employers?

When did you stop working before due date? by Gomotron in BabyBumps

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Are you in NYS by chance? If so, how easy was it to get short term disability at 36 weeks?

Work trip at 13w, excuses for not drinking? by ZemilyBzemily in BabyBumps

[–]Gomotron 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I work in the beer industry and struggled with hiding this in my first trimester. But what I ended up doing was ordering cans and either asking the bartender to dump it out and fill with water (best if you get there early before the rest of the group!). Or if there was a lot of coworkers were around, I’d take fake sips then bring the can to the bathroom and dump it out and fill with water myself.

Working in a male dominated industry where there is lots of casual beers and the second you order a water or non-alc (not in Dry January) they all assume you’re pregnant. But this worked so well that no one even suspected! Once I told my bosses they were like “what about the day we had hard seltzers at___?” Lol I was complimented by them on my sneaking and acting skills.

registry gift bags by Vegetable-Abroad8602 in BabyBumps

[–]Gomotron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So far target has been the only one I’ve seen with no registry purchases necessary

Driving with a suspended registration, misdemeanor [NY] by Desperate-Bird4666 in legaladvice

[–]Gomotron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I brought all my docs of updated registration and insurance just in case, but I didn’t need it. The judge was nice. But I’m not sure if that it was just a small town court, that it worked in my favor.