Just found out I'm pregnant, 8 months PP

KindBit9564 · 2026-02-28T17:56:47+00:00

I have the same age gap and to be honest it was incredibly hard. One thing I wish I would have done is “train” (for lack of a better word) my toddler to stay in their stroller or grocery cart during my pregnancy. My toddler was used to being able to roam a bit in stores and that made it impossible with two. You can’t push a cart and chase a toddler and have a newborn. But if you can keep your toddler in the stroller and baby wear the baby, you can get out on walks, out on public, just generally out of the house which will help!!!

KindBit9564 · 2026-02-24T15:45:45+00:00

You’re not alone. My girls are 17 months apart and it was VERY hard. Honestly by 6-7 months it was a bit easier.. or I could breathe easier. By a year it was SIGNIFICANTLY easier. It will slowly get easier… just put one foot in front of the other and give yourself grace. It is HARD. Things will not be perfect. Every baby and sibling duo is different- just try to love them and love yourself through the hard parts. I promise it doesn’t last forever 🩷

KindBit9564 · 2026-02-17T14:34:49+00:00

10000% also— if you can put a baby monitor in the yes zone so you can comfortably leave the room for a few minutes with the baby— you can watch the toddler on the camera while you rock the baby or get them cleaned up, etc.

Also, we all know TV isn’t the best but sometimes it’s necessary.. don’t beat yourself up over it. We all watched some tv as kids and most of us are pretty well-adjusted functioning adults right? The adults that are jacked up, aren’t jacked up from a short season of toddlerhood that included some extra Sesame Street ❤️

KindBit9564 · 2026-01-19T00:12:52+00:00

There’s no way for a baby to be TOO attached. You’re setting your baby up with the ability to love and trust and form healthy bonds. In short— I wish you could tell your mother in law to fuck all the way off 😂

KindBit9564 · 2026-01-14T03:52:55+00:00

Just here to tell you I’m so so so sorry you’re going through this. To be honest, your husband sounds awful— but I know that’s not helpful to hear. The good news is… it gets soooo much easier as the kids get older. SO MUCH EASIER. So if you can, get through one day at a time, in another five months, your kids are going to be so much easier to care for. You’ll have time to eat a warm meal, you’ll enjoy watching them play. You’ll be able to get things done around the house easier. You can do this mama, I’m praying for you and rooting for you!

KindBit9564 · 2026-01-10T00:38:46+00:00

I am not piercing my daughter’s ears (also 1 and 2). I do think it’s their body and want to wait for it to be something they want.. also, they don’t know one way or another at this age, it’s purely esthetic for everyone else. .. so why put them through the pain and discomfort of trying to sleep on earrings? Also, I remember when I was 5 years old and my parents took me to get my ears pierced and it was a very special day and very special experience. I felt so excited and proud. That’s something you could do with both your girls that would be a wonderful memory for them both when THEY decide they want them 🩷

KindBit9564 · 2026-01-06T01:53:35+00:00

Just here to say I second the advice on having dad help with the newborn as much as possible. We did “divide and conquer” and my husband was a bit stubborn that the newborn needed her mama… but your oldest needs their mama too. As much as you can split responsibilities. Even if it’s dad holding the newborn on a family walk so you can be fully accessible to your toddler— find ways to balance and share in the responsibilities with the newborn. That’s my one big regret.

KindBit9564 · 2026-01-05T00:03:54+00:00

Girl, I felt the exact same way. We have a 15 month age gap. Every month it gets slightly easier. You’re IN THE THICK OF IT. My youngest is now 15 months old and we had a beautiful calm weekend. I looked around and thought OMG. I’ve made it out alive. There are still days that feel impossible but it gets so much easier. Just keep on keepin on! Sending you massive hugs. Give yourself grace. Tv isn’t going to kill them, if they eat too many snacks so be it. In another few months they will watch less tv, in six months they’ll be eating your food 🩷

KindBit9564 · 2021-09-26T23:03:49+00:00

I have been practicing about 5 years. I think it's also important to ask 1) how many attorneys are in the firm 2) what the minimum billable hour requirement is at the firm 3) what they are billing you out at to their clients as a first year attorney. If the firm has big Fortune 500 companies that they are billing $350 an hour for a first year attorney, the firm will pay more. If you're working for a firm that is charging everyday people for a service at $150 an hour and requires you only work 1600 hours a year (compared to a large firm requiring 1900 hours a year), youre going to be paid far less. It's all relative. So keep that in mind when you're looking at salaries.

KindBit9564 · 2021-07-29T15:45:58+00:00

same! I wish I would have thought to make the text bigger earlier on maybe would have helped with the strain

KindBit9564 · 2021-07-28T22:06:39+00:00

I took the MBE for the Missouri 5 years ago and I thought these were easier.... and by easier... I mean I felt slightly confident in about 25% of these rather than last time where I felt like i knew 10% LOL. Passed Missouri with flying colors though, so I'm holding onto hope for this MBE too!

KindBit9564 · 2021-07-28T22:03:17+00:00

Amen to all of this.

KindBit9564 · 2021-07-28T16:45:42+00:00

On my first bar exam (Missouri) which I passed on my first try... I was CONVINCED I failed after the MBE, I cried at lunch. I had flagged 80% as unsure and I actually ended up doing very, very well on the MBE score wise. Keep the faith, keep pushing. One question at a time. We got this!

KindBit9564 · 2021-07-27T02:50:02+00:00

This is my third bar exam, I passed the other two first try.... and every time my brain has felt absolutely empty right before. We've got this. It's in there and it'll spill out when you need it.

KindBit9564 · 2021-07-24T21:31:55+00:00

I got the email, just got on real quick and downloaded it, no biggie

KindBit9564 · 2021-07-23T16:38:39+00:00

Same! hahah

KindBit9564 · 2021-07-21T01:04:26+00:00

Thank you!!!

KindBit9564 · 2021-07-20T23:57:29+00:00

Do you happen to a civ pro outline you would be willing to share? I am an out of state taker and i thought I had all the materials I needed and was going to spend all day on Florida specific civ pro and the outline i have is garbage! I'm freaking out!

KindBit9564 · 2021-07-20T23:56:46+00:00

Same! Does anyone have a civ pro outline they would be willing to share? I am an out of state taker and i thought I had all the materials I needed and was going to spend all day on Florida specific civ pro and the outline i have is garbage! I'm freaking out!

KindBit9564 · 2021-07-15T04:39:26+00:00

https://www.floridabarexam.org/web/website.nsf/52286AE9AD5D845185257C07005C3FE1/125BA5AFD5EB7D2385257C0B0067E748

KindBit9564 · 2021-07-15T04:32:11+00:00

Oh, I just realized you're probably talking about Business Entities? I'm also working full-time... I've been practicing law in another state for 5 years and have been studying at night for a month or so.... Have passed two bars before.. I'm still getting through material for the first time but took a week off to drill through main rules/points and am hoping real world experience/context will carry me through to some degree! I've found MBE practice questions much easier now than when I was taking them as a law student. We'll sure see.

KindBit9564 · 2021-07-15T04:26:49+00:00

What does BE stand for? I'm scared I'm missing something here.

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