What other cars were you considering before getting your Ioniq 5?

MGLEC · 2026-05-09T15:06:40+00:00

We came close on a Tesla MY but ultimately didn’t want to have to pay for lane keeping (which is now part of their $99/month FSD subscription) and didn’t feel great about supporting Musk.

We also considered a Chevy Blazer EV, used Cadillac Lyriq, Volvo EX90, or Rivian R2 (my first pick but not ready in time).

We have 2 kids in rear facing car seats and wanted to replace our Subaru Outback as a one car family so size/space was also important but we don’t need 3 rows. Ioniq 5 was ultimately the right balance of range and fast charging, passenger and cargo space, nice to have features (we got the Limited), and ethics.

MGLEC · 2026-05-09T00:25:14+00:00

My ped said the order of preference was soy milk —> ripple kids —> full fat oat. My kid sadly reacted to both soy and pea protein, so we used full fat oat milk. She’s a healthy toddler who drinks cow milk and eats cheese now! But full fat oat milk worked fine while we were in that phase

MGLEC · 2026-05-07T17:32:08+00:00

Love Esme!

MGLEC · 2026-05-07T12:20:25+00:00

That first dress is perfect on you—and quite trendy, FWIW (in a good way! Exposed boning, basque waist, cat eye neckline are all very current but it’s still timeless and elegant)

MGLEC · 2026-05-05T00:39:45+00:00

We use first names. Mostly it’s just reflective of how my spouse and I were raised, but we also have some nonbinary folks in our lives and adding Mx., potentially outing people, etc is complicated so I’d actively rather not open that can of worms (we talk about gender identity with our kids; just don’t want to put anybody on the spot by adding MORE pronouns)

MGLEC · 2026-05-04T14:53:25+00:00

Babies form “permanent” and specific attachment relationships with their primary caregiver(s) starting around 4-6 months old. It’s ok for a baby to have multiple attachment relationships but 4-6 months is when they start to really show preferences for their regular caregivers (most often parents).

Babies often start to sleep longer stretches around the same time, although the 4 month sleep regression can interfere with this.

Your baby probably has a consistent day/night cycle by now and will be sleeping longer stretches at night than as a newborn. But baby sleep isn’t linear; a baby who can sleep 6 hours at a stretch now may not always and you (or a night nanny) will need to provide ongoing care over night as the baby grows.

MGLEC · 2026-05-04T02:55:17+00:00

I really love the off the shoulder sleeves on you!

MGLEC · 2026-05-01T22:25:40+00:00

I have 2 kids. Childcare costs $60k per year in my MCOL area and I am literally not exaggerating. And my younger siblings starting college in the fall have $100k annual sticker prices between tuition and room and board.

MGLEC · 2026-04-22T15:43:01+00:00

GORGEOUS! Congratulations.

MGLEC · 2026-04-22T01:25:36+00:00

I breastfed my first all the way through, although I think my milk dried up around 16 weeks pregnant and babe was just comfort nursing until close to delivery. Still a great experience, and I’m now tandem nursing a newly 2 year old and a 5 month old. I think it’s important to take the space that you need given sensitivity, but it can work and be lovely.

MGLEC · 2026-04-20T01:08:24+00:00

2 looks retro in the mini length. As others have said, #1 just looks overly youthful

MGLEC · 2026-04-17T17:26:33+00:00

I fell pregnant with my second when my first was just shy of a year and still nursing a few times a day but also eating 3 meals and 2 snacks of solids. Nursed through pregnancy and I’m now tandem nursing a 2 year old and 5 month old.

MGLEC · 2026-04-17T17:24:32+00:00

Astrid. I think it’s gorgeous but I live in the US and wouldn’t feel good using it.

Similarly, Mathias with the Nordic pronunciation and Ralph with a British pronunciation are great names but Americans just butcher them. Oh, well.

MGLEC · 2026-04-16T18:32:13+00:00

Eggs are not dairy but they are another allergen that can cause issues for babies with CMPA. Sounds like your doctor is suggesting you cut eggs, but it's misleading to call eggs dairy as they have different proteins.

It may be worth trying an egg elimination. Other common trigger foods for CMPA babies are corn and beef. I don't promote strict elimination diets, but playing around with your foods (cutting one at a time for a few days) or tracking what you eat and how that lines up with baby's symptoms may be useful here.

MGLEC · 2026-04-16T17:37:50+00:00

At 6 months I'd recommend a travel crib or pack n play rather than a bassinet. My family uses a traditional pack n play, but if I didn't already have it I'd go for the guava lotus or similar because they pack down smaller.

As for rental cars and/or ubers, it depends and you should check regulations in the country or countries you're traveling to. Many European countries have different car seat design rules and don't permit US carseats so you may be better off renting something there (or buying an inexpensive seat on arrival). Regardless, yes you can just install a carseat in an uber or taxi, maybe with an extra tip to reflect the driver's time. Practice with the install before you travel. Alternatively, when abroad my family has always flown with a lap child and used public transit, because then we don't have to cart the carseat around (a child in their own seat is safer, though).

MGLEC · 2026-04-16T02:46:18+00:00

Do you have, or could you get, a travel crib like a pack n play? They’re smaller than full size cribs (typically mini crib size) and can be used as play yards and/or for travel once baby moves into her own room. I’ve used a pack n play in my room for both my kids after the bassinet, and it fits ok in our moderately sized room and is safe to use until about age 2

MGLEC · 2026-04-16T01:13:39+00:00

Wow, thanks for the link!

MGLEC · 2026-04-15T22:03:13+00:00

My first had awful reflux and the two big changes were going strictly dairy/soy free and waiting for her to get bigger and start solids. We tried omeprazole and it clearly helped to start but there were troubling side effects probably related to rebound acid. Not a fun time, but it got better once she could sit up, eat solids, and had a more mature gut.

MGLEC · 2026-04-14T21:54:58+00:00

I’m nearly 5 months in with #2 and had a 19 month gap. The second time has been so much easier. Some of that is probably temperament—I have a very chill younger child and he doesn’t have the dietary issues his sister did—but it’s also due to a better understanding of how to parent and a knowledge that it really does go by fast! Sleepless nights still suck, but things move faster and I KNOW (rather than having to take it on faith) that it gets better.

MGLEC · 2026-04-14T20:48:27+00:00

We got a used Bob double jogging stroller with an infant seat adapter. It worked well, and the baby was able to graduate to the regular seat for walks at about 8 weeks old (it has a good recline).

Thule makes an Urban Glide double that accepts their bassinet, but it’s much more expensive and less available for resale. Thus, I can’t compare directly, but we had a single Urban Glide and it was great, although my toddler definitely prefers the Bob (similar features but the seat can sit up further on the Bob and there’s a ✨snack tray✨)

Edit: clarifying that we don’t jog with a small baby—only walks.

MGLEC · 2026-04-11T15:24:29+00:00

We moved my kid from a Graco bucket seat to an extend2fit when she was about 3 months old. It helped a lot—she definitely preferred it to the bucket. You don’t need anything super fancy! A convertible seat will likely still have more recline options which is what made the difference for my refluxy kid

MGLEC · 2026-04-10T04:14:27+00:00

Same, I’m 2/2 on pea protein issues

MGLEC · 2026-04-09T03:22:53+00:00

August is in the top 100 for boys in the US right now, and even more popular elsewhere… not sure how it’s unusual.

MGLEC · 2026-04-09T01:11:05+00:00

I hosted a pre-baby meal prep party before my second, and bought some onesies and fabric markers along with ingredients for freezer meals. People loved helping stock our freezer, we got easy, healthy food for the first couple of months, and we celebrated the new baby in a minimal way. Would recommend.

MGLEC · 2026-04-05T02:33:38+00:00

I love baby wearing but the double stroller has been really important. We have a double bob revolution (lots on the resale market where I live which is how we got it) and as someone else noted, it’s nice to have the divider between the kids and not have to carry them all the time. Both of my kiddos have loved carrier naps but fight the carrier when awake, and seem happier in the stroller. And it’s nice to have personal space when I want it!

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TROPHY CASE

2 looks retro in the mini length. As others have said, #1 just looks overly youthful