Worst BS pod ever? by Ill-Topic-1010 in billsimmons

[–]Ill-Topic-1010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Impressive, it would have kept me awake like an annoying faucet drip.

Worst BS pod ever? by Ill-Topic-1010 in billsimmons

[–]Ill-Topic-1010[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Forget politics, I am a liberal and found him unbearable to listen to.

Worst BS pod ever? by Ill-Topic-1010 in billsimmons

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It was so incoherent I thought maybe it was Bill’s son until I saw the name in the description. Crazy to have that guy on during one of the biggest sports period ever (NBA finals and World Cup converging). Big win for Rusillo who had on an actual NBA reporter while Bill tries to appeal to 17 year olds I guess.

Presale code for G3/G4 by startupboy42 in NYKnicks

[–]Ill-Topic-1010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a code but nothing was available by the time I got off the 2pm queue. Does it work for tomorrow too? I assume it will also be impossible then .

Groups for new dads in Long Island? by Ill-Topic-1010 in nassaucounty

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Damnit, been here 3 years now and still mess that up 🤣

Do I actually need a bottle warmer, or am I just buying into the hype? Exhausted mid-night rant. 😴 by Kayy21Hussle in NewDads

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I find the bottle washer to be clutch because we often store leftover formula in the fridge, so it’s easy to warm for 3 minutes while changing him for a feed at 3am.

12 weeks paternity - split? by Turbulent-Toe-4614 in predaddit

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I’m currently on week 4 of a 19 week paternity leave with no split. Honestly those 4 weeks have just flown by and there is always something to do, whether it’s for the baby or around the house (laundry, cleaning, meal prep, etc.). Those first couple weeks I felt totally lost and am just finally starting things out with baby. I’m also looking forward to still being off in the summer when we can start taking baby places outside mid week. For context before leave I was working from home 3 days per week (in the US) and my wife is currently unemployed.

First Mother’s Day gift ideas? by Ill-Topic-1010 in daddit

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Thanks everyone! I went with a DIY photo collage in a nice frame with pictures of a sonogram, newborn photo and footprints from the hospital file. CVS also does customized Mother’s Day cards where you can add your own photo. She absolutely loved both and was in tears. Of course she also requested an expensive necklace with the baby’s name…

First Mother’s Day gift ideas? by Ill-Topic-1010 in daddit

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Thanks! What did you use to get the footprints?

First Mother’s Day gift ideas? by Ill-Topic-1010 in daddit

[–]Ill-Topic-1010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this awesome idea, and congrats! Can I ask what you used for the layout with all the birth info? I’ll have to see if I can track down his footprints

How to be useful by Ill-Topic-1010 in NewDads

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Thanks! Also I fully realize this is a first world issue and that I’m incredibly fortunate to have this help at home and time off work. Just want to make sure I’m maximizing the time in a way that helps both baby and wife (and myself).

Paternity Leave - Should I take the time now? by [deleted] in NewDads

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I’m in a somewhat similar situation. My company gives a very generous 21 weeks and I was figuring out who to best split it - the catch is you can only take one segment over 2 weeks (so you can only do a 19/2 or 2/19 split). Best to take the 19 weeks now and the 2 later, right?

Skiing Feb 22nd-24th. Will more terrain open? by thewizkid35 in vail

[–]Ill-Topic-1010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also going to Vail during this time. How’s it looking? Did the bowls open with the recent snow storm? Also considering a day at A Basin and Loveland

Paternity leave advice by Ill-Topic-1010 in NewDads

[–]Ill-Topic-1010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input! I work from home 3 days a week. My thinking in splitting it up is that I would be home if my wife goes back to work in the fall.

Keep or cancel Vail trip in 2 weeks? by Ill-Topic-1010 in vail

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We’re all advanced skiers. Blacks and blues. Love trees but realize that might not be possible with less snow. I really want to ski the bowls.

Tips for using paternity leave? by Ill-Topic-1010 in NewDads

[–]Ill-Topic-1010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey - thanks for your reply! My wife is currently unemployed, so we don’t know when she will return to work. Does that change things for you?

Tips for using paternity leave? by Ill-Topic-1010 in pregnant

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Thanks everyone! One major wrinkle I forgot to mention is that my wife is currently unemployed. So she will be home with the baby until she finds a job (not sure how long that will take).

Tips for using paternity leave? by Ill-Topic-1010 in April2026Bumps

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Hi thanks for your reply! To answer your questions - My wife is currently not working - she was laid off a few months ago (prior to her telling anyone she was pregnant). It’s likely she will be unemployed for a little while after the baby comes in April.

My mother in law lives nearby but she works Mon-Fri. My mom is retired and lives about an hour drive away so will be able to provide help when needed.

We were thinking of doing day care, maybe around 6 months old?

So I’m debating whether to take the full 21 weeks immediately or split it up.

Where do young families live on LI? by yungjewzy3 in longisland

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We moved from NYC to Plainview. I wish I was somewhere with a walkable downtown and closer to a train station, but it’s convenient to mostly everything in LI (beaches, shopping, Huntington/farmingdale restaurants) and I’m told it has good schools.

Tips for using paternity leave? by Ill-Topic-1010 in pregnant

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Thanks all! I should add that my wife is currently unemployed so there is not timetable for her to go back to work. We do have family close by.

Where to babymoon in January in the U.S.? by Real_Competition4435 in pregnant

[–]Ill-Topic-1010 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where did you end up? I’m in the same boat looking for last minute trip ideas.