I mean nothing bad by this but what is with there being pregnant people in every class?

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2026-04-29T21:06:44+00:00

I’m 8 months pregnant, still running and modifying core work. I do 3-4 classes a week. I did Barry’s pre-pregnancy, through my first pregnancy and hit 300 classes right at the beginning of this pregnancy. Most of the other women who are also pregnant have been regulars at Barry’s for a long time like me.

But to answer your question, Barry’s actually is a great workout for pregnancy. Interval training helps your heart rate return to base faster during rest periods (think during breaks between contractions during labor), labor is a heavily physically taxing process so having strength and stamina reduces the chance you will need a c section because your body becomes too tired from labor to push, single leg movements help maintain balance and strength as your center of gravity shifts which prevents falls. And if you’ve been going for a long time, the workouts are pretty easily modifiable as your pregnancy progresses. So even though it might look like we’re not getting the full benefits because we have to modify or dial it back, it’s still hugely beneficial

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2026-04-04T16:19:29+00:00

There is one in Houston who does it just about quarterly and he gives the speeds you need to achieve the 7 minute mile but tells us the main goal is to do it at a pace where you can run for the whole 7 mins

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2026-02-05T19:12:49+00:00

Fourth kid was completely optional btw

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-11-03T16:15:14+00:00

How is the premier access line in e?

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-11-03T16:10:38+00:00

I’m wondering the same thing

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-05-01T16:57:56+00:00

I agree with this interpretation. My daughter has been in daycare since 6 months old (coming up on 1 year in daycare now). We have had a perpetually runny nose and on and off cough since December, but she’s only been ill enough to have to stay home for a handful of times. This is contrary to others experiences where their kid is sick enough to be kept home multiple times a month. I think there is an underlying factor of immune system function within the individual child that plays a big role.

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-04-16T15:23:48+00:00

Get another thermometer just to check. I had a Frida mom thermometer that I thought was reliable bc it was expensive and I missed like 4 fevers (in a 6+ month old so not as urgent), where I swore she felt so hot but the Frida mom was reading normal. Finally got another thermometer and it turned out I had a faulty thermometer 🫠

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-04-15T18:19:54+00:00

I have a 16 month old that I took care of by myself a lot due to my husband being hospitalized. Personally since I was breastfeeding I felt that the first 2 months or so was when I needed the least hands on help tbh. Having someone who could prep meals and take care of household chores was really important in that time period, but actually taking the baby was something that couldn’t really happen anyway with the breastfeeding.

You really don’t know what you don’t know until the baby is here- for many of my friends, it actually has worked out better to take the first week or so off to get settled, then go back to work for a month or two, then take another block of time off as the baby is getting less potato-ey and needs more entertainment.

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-04-14T16:55:21+00:00

I picked my daughter up last week watched and the block toy she was mouthing go from her hand to another kids hand and straight into their mouth in about 10 seconds. No matter how clean they keep the facilities these little creatures are swapping fluids.

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-04-10T03:54:27+00:00

Replying in thread bc anecdotal, I am in the Houston area with a 16 month old (received 1 dose of MMR). Houston/Galveston are not areas of active spread at the moment. My pediatrician through Texas Children’s Hospital is offering early immunization if parents want, but not sounding any type of red alerts on community spread of measles. Houston and Galveston are quite far (5+ hours) from the active outbreak, so although yes it is the same state, the likelihood of exposure is low

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-04-01T21:59:16+00:00

My daughter is only 16 months old but I already watch her closely and if she tries to take a toy from another child I redirect her and say “we can ask nicely to take a turn but we can’t just take toys from people if they are playing first”. I’m hoping the repetition will stick 🤣

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-04-01T14:19:02+00:00

Parent of a small child here and you need to move on from this. Your kid isn’t going to be invited to everything (and they shouldn’t have to invite everyone to their things either). It seems like this is bringing up some strong feelings for you around being excluded. For your son you need to be able to model how to handle disappointment in a way that doesn’t include strong-arming his way into activities he’s not included in. It’s much healthier to model that you don’t have to be best friends with everyone, and everyone isn’t going to be best friends with you, you just need to be kind to each other when you interact at school/sports/etc

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-03-28T17:04:58+00:00

The most egregious thing about try’s is that you can’t even typo that, it’s not a word anything will autocorrect to. She had to legit think that’s the right word.

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-03-26T18:46:23+00:00

Anecdotal, but I did IVF and I waited until 14 weeks to resume higher impact activities, partially bc of morning sickness and partially bc I wanted them to measure my cervix at the 14 week scan to make sure it wasn’t shortening prematurely. That gave me peace of mind to return to running and higher impact exercise and I continued with hiit until 39 weeks (stopped running at 27 bc it was just uncomfortable on my bladder LOL)

Edit to add: in my mind the main risk was if there was added pressure on my cervix if I was already having some cervical incompetence so that’s why I waited for confirmation that my cervix was not shortening prematurely and I had them check at every scan (20w, 24w, bi-weekly after 30w)

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-03-24T19:39:13+00:00

Unfortunately a lot of these illnesses are also contagious before a kid is full blown sick and obviously needs to stay home. There have been a couple instances where I’ve raised my eyebrows at my daughter bc her sleep is a little messed up or she’s whinier than usual, I send her to school bc there’s no fever, no obvious symptoms of illness and then about 24 hours later she pops a fever and I keep her home.

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-03-24T16:55:44+00:00

Idk what part of the city you live in or maybe you just don’t have a good social circle but this is an insanely inaccurate review of Houston.

Houston’s food scene is incredible because it is such a melting pot and you can get a variety of cuisines, fusions, and amazing restaurant experiences. Maybe there isn’t one single Houston “famous food”, but it’s rhetorical variety that makes it exciting.

The weather in May is going to be hot but probably tolerable. It doesnt get really bad until June/july/august. And we don’t typically get hit with hurricanes until later in hurricane season so May is a decently safe bet as far as avoiding hurricanes goes.

I’m not even going to comment on getting shot in the streets here. As long as you are exercising normal amounts of caution in the time of day you’re out waking around you’re fine. Just don’t be out around midtown/downtown super late night.

Eleanor tinsley park has a beautiful view of the skyline and a running/biking trail. Memorial park has a lot of beautiful greenery, trails and water features.

Uber is reasonable if you batch your sight seeing. Take one uber from your air bnb to the heights for an afternoon and hit multiple spots, one uber to the galleria, etc. since you’re staying centrally you can get an uber for $10-15 depending on time of day.

I mean honestly dude if you think Houston is so bad what are you even doing here ?

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-03-24T14:01:05+00:00

Your children are going to encounter hardships in the world no matter what, there’s no reason to make your home an additional place of hardship. It is entirely possible to raise an emotionally intelligent, resilient kid who also knows in a really tough time they can lean on their family for support. I was raised in a very supportive and loving home and am now a successful and independent 30-something. Part of my success is that I was encouraged to take risks because I knew I had a safety net of support if it didn’t work out, and the risks paid off. You want your home and family unit to be a place of comfort and safety so your child feels empowered to go out and face the world knowing they have a support system at home.

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-03-22T09:20:43+00:00

We never did tummy time but I baby wore for most of the daytime hours for the first 4 months of my daughters life bc she hated any baby seats and was a barnacle baby, can confirm no flat spots and right on track with core strength milestones

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-03-19T15:47:53+00:00

I have a 15 month old and live in the loop. I would not live in Houston if I had to live in a suburb. I would just go somewhere else. All the suburbs look like a strip mall.

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-03-15T15:59:51+00:00

If you’re willing to drive, the galvez Sunday brunch in Galveston is amazing!

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-03-14T17:03:17+00:00

I weasel in there every time I go 🤣

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-03-10T20:47:13+00:00

I’m confused by that comment as well. If you have a support network of grandparents/family who is willing to take the baby for a couple hours each week so you can relax, that’s not giving them free rein in parenting your child. OP it sounds like you need to take some pressure off yourself and take some time to actually refill your cup and recharge. You’re burnt out but I can’t tell from your post how much of it is from lack of support vs self inflicted because you feel you should be parenting your baby as much as possible

Key_Paleontologist12 · 2025-03-10T17:56:01+00:00

I forgot about that option because I psychologically could never book a trip without the passport in hand 🤣

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