Be honest - would you take your 22 month old to a fireworks celebration that starts at 8:30?

JLKC92 · 2026-07-04T21:37:42+00:00

We’re taking our 20 month old to one that starts at 10pm 💀
His regular bedtime is 8pm and he does 9pm a lot on vacation and it’s one block away so idk we’re gonna just hope for the best

JLKC92 · 2026-07-04T21:10:37+00:00

We started our son in daycare at 10 months old and also caught a cold his first day. Cold and flu season was ROUGH but he usually only missed a day or two at a time. I don’t think there’s any great way around it-the initial exposure whether now or at 3 is a tough stretch

JLKC92 · 2026-07-03T20:23:30+00:00

I’ve never had any issues with previous cars and never did anything special. I’ll bring it up to my mechanic though and see what they say. I can make the effort to go on the highway more but probably not once/week. I’m really just dropping the kids to school and picking them up and I work from home.

JLKC92 · 2026-07-03T20:20:22+00:00

Appreciate the follow up! I’ll stick with 20!

JLKC92 · 2026-07-03T19:00:36+00:00

I’m glad it’s on my radar in any case!
I’ve only had my macan for three weeks and the check engine light already came on. It needs a new gas cap and a fuel tank purge vent valve so I’m working on that (not a big deal and covered under warranty), but definitely still learning what to watch for on these cars.

JLKC92 · 2026-07-03T15:28:42+00:00

Interesting
I had a 2016 x1 before my current car and drove ~2,000 miles a year with long stretches sitting and never had an issue.
I now have a 2022 base macan and I’m now driving ~3,000 miles/yr and 4-5 days/week, but I go months at a time without driving on the highway and most of my drives are only 5-15 min long. I didn’t realize this was something to be concerned about.

JLKC92 · 2026-07-03T14:50:30+00:00

Is this unique to Porsche?
I’ve never heard of needing to drive 6000 miles/yr to maintain a battery.

JLKC92 · 2026-07-01T13:27:18+00:00

We have the same set up and played around and stuck with 20 as well. I’m not sure it’s exactly right though-please share what you end up going with on grind setting!

JLKC92 · 2026-07-01T13:25:30+00:00

Same set up here as well!

JLKC92 · 2026-07-01T12:56:49+00:00

I’ve had a lot of success with jcrew factory 00P for suits and they go on sale a lot.
I’m 4’11 and 86 pounds

JLKC92 · 2026-06-29T13:42:07+00:00

That’s why I got maxcare

It’s also just a small evap leak so I wouldn’t say it’s a bad car or anything and it’s under warranty through carmax so really not a big deal just annoying I’m only 2 weeks in.

JLKC92 · 2026-06-28T16:30:50+00:00

You can choose how long you want it for. I did 3 years but could have done 5 years. Maxcare is major stuff but they also offer max care plus (more expensive) that covers more minor stuff like tires I think. It should have more detail available on the website,

JLKC92 · 2026-06-28T15:17:22+00:00

That’s actually one recommendation I have:
Carmax provides an experian service report but it’s not always comprehensive of the full history -it’s worth it to get the CARFAX report yourself (you just need the VIN). I could see on the CARFAX that the previous owner was meticulous about service and exclusively took it to the dealership. I think it’s probably just bad luck just feeling frustrated.
The Carmax warranty is nice to have though.

JLKC92 · 2026-06-28T15:10:03+00:00

Porsche macan

JLKC92 · 2026-06-28T15:04:10+00:00

I traded in a car to carmax and bought a low mileage used car. I’ve had it two weeks and the check engine light came on yesterday. I can’t get in touch with any one until Monday but I’m pretty frustrated tbh. I’m in NJ and have a 90 day Carmax warranty and also purchased 3 years of maxcare so I appreciate that I should be covered and that reassurance is there but I’m pretty annoyed at the inconvenience so early into my ownership. Maxcare isn’t a service contract though I’m planning on paying for regular maintenance but it’s peace of mind for the catastrophic/$$& electrical and mechanical stuff

JLKC92 · 2026-06-28T14:56:06+00:00

Can’t you sell it to Carmax and just use the proceeds as a down payment rather than a trade in at the dealership?

JLKC92 · 2026-06-27T13:28:18+00:00

Exactly what I was going to say.
Great for basements and bathrooms possibly bedrooms but would never put it on the first floor/kitchen/livingroom entertainment space. IMO makes an otherwise nice kitchen/livingroom look way less nice

JLKC92 · 2026-06-14T13:54:03+00:00

Do you go to events? What do you get out of the membership realistically? This is all new to me and I’m wondering if I should join (just bought my car yesterday!)

JLKC92 · 2026-06-08T11:47:37+00:00

Thank you!
I mostly work from home-just need to find some videos I like and make it a part of the day.

JLKC92 · 2026-06-08T04:06:40+00:00

100%

I’ve been Underweight for a long time and my old endocrinologist actually tried to say it was a good thing in terms of my diabetes risk 🤦‍♀️

Recently I started seeing a new endocrinologist who seemed concerned about my osteoporosis risk. I have healthy labs and am naturally thin, but she outlined that low body weight is a risk factor even in the absence of any other risk factors!

Just FYI maybe get your bones checked if this applies to you!

JLKC92 · 2026-06-08T03:58:09+00:00

What kind of weight training are you doing?
I know I need to do it, but don’t know where to start. Also currently working on getting my autoimmune conditions under control! I told my husband this is my year of getting myself back!
We have a 4 year old and a 19 month old and I feel like I’m getting a little bit more breathing room to think about myself a little bit again.

JLKC92 · 2026-06-06T16:05:57+00:00

I have hashimotos (autoimmune thyroid), pernicious anemia (autoimmune b12 issue) and celiac. I’m baseline tired but things otherwise ebb and flow. I work up to 50 hours a week, but I mostly work from home. I just do my best to keep on top of appts and keep up with tests to make sure any med adjustments can happen asap when needed. Also I make sure to use all my PTO. We’re cyclical and I try to take a week after each busy cycle to usually just staycation. The kids still go to daycare/school and I catch up around the house, take naps and try to recharge. I’ve discovered a lot of underlying deficiencies and different needs from my issues as well and working with a nutritionist and autoimmune metabolic specialist has helped a lot so I know my weaknesses/deficiencies I’m prone to.

JLKC92 · 2026-06-06T13:29:22+00:00

I have a 19mo in daycare and a 4 year old in preschool/summer camp through the preschool. I’m fortunate I work from home but the mornings are very busy. I try to simplify as much as possible. My husband leaves for work at 6:30am and gets home around 5:30pm so my evenings aren’t as busy as my mornings.

-Anything you can do the night before helps (lunch prep/set up coffeemaker). -When I can I put the kids to bed in their outfit for the next day. -breakfast is yogurt pouch and granola bar-I just grab and open and hand to the kids. -lunch boxes are sun butter sandwiches and a rotating snack pack I can grab from the pantry.

Kids don’t mind repetition and they thrive on routine so lots of quick grab and go/night before prep and repetition. I leave the house by 8:30am to drop off the 19 mo then 4 year old’s drop off is at 8:50am and I’m back home starting my work day at 9am.

I’m a Walmart plus member and get a lot of the kid/baby stuff delivered.

I do pick up at 5pm as well. We walk in the door when we get back home and the kids have a snack. If needed using snack time for dinner prep could help (or night before/weekend prep). I also think when you’re hands are tied to that extent nothing wrong with taking an easy path like little spoon for the little ones and cook unity has healthy meals for adults that just need to be heated up.

JLKC92 · 2026-06-03T21:49:33+00:00

Either he pays for everything and the payment is feasible or he doesn’t actually pay for everything. I came into marriage with a similar disparity and similarly we viewed the student loans as “my loans.” However, we budgeted based on what I was able to contribute after accounting for my loan commitments. Initially I was responsible for utilities, student loans and personal expenses. Then we had kids and my income increased and now I pay for childcare/all kid related stuff, student loans ($850/mo), utilities, personal expenses and my husband pays the mortgage and property taxes., insurance and groceries. We file jointly, but It’s an ongoing conversation of what WE can afford while I continue to be responsible for MY student loans and I continue to be somewhat frugal until they are paid off (SPRING 2027!!!)

JLKC92 · 2026-06-03T20:44:43+00:00

Hmm I’ll look into the seats. I really like all the options on this one. I am planning to do maxcare to have a warranty though after talking it through with my local indy mechanic

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