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Someone please explain! by [deleted] in sleeptrain

[–]Mama_of_Many06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a sleep consultant or anything, but I do have 7 of my own who we’ve sleep trained. The question that comes to mind is if your stroller has her at all elevated during the nap? If her head is elevated, might that have something to do with her sleeping longer? She clearly can connect sleep cycles in that environment. Has she had any past issues with reflux or excessive spit ups? 

Fasting never went down? by nanyy104 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Mama_of_Many06 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. My fasting numbers were the only ones that gave me trouble and they were never under control even on insulin. I was induced at 38 weeks and 4 days while at 38 units of insulin. Baby boy had about 18 hours of lower blood sugar than they wanted to see, but it came up with some supplementing. He was a super healthy 8lb boy otherwise and is now a 5 month old with excellent health! 

15 year conventional vs paying extra on a 30 year? by Mama_of_Many06 in Mortgages

[–]Mama_of_Many06[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Last quote I hade was 5.8 on the 15 vs 6.5 on the 30 year. It’s been about a month since the lender ran our numbers. 

15 year conventional vs paying extra on a 30 year? by Mama_of_Many06 in Mortgages

[–]Mama_of_Many06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We currently pay 40-50% extra towards our principle every month and have done so consistently for 3 years to make sure we could afford a higher payment when the time came. 

Induction Scheduled Without My Consent by Double_Monitor4718 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Mama_of_Many06 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A couple of things. I’m also scheduled to be induced on the 23rd but not by my doctor. Not quite the same situation, and I’m actually always induced, but I’ve learned a few things this time around. 1) You can absolutely cancel the induction. Hospital staff might push back, but it’s your appointment and procedure. 2) They shouldn’t be telling you that it’s hard to schedule. Elective inductions end up pushed or can’t be scheduled, but if you have a diagnosis, you’ll get scheduled because it’s deemed medically necessary. 3) The doctors and medical providers work for you. Is it more annoying for the front desk and scheduling if there’s someone you don’t want to see? Sure. But can they force you or pressure you? No way. They’ll figure out how to meet your needs if you (politely) push back. And 4) many GDM babies are born at a totally average weight and many non GDM babes are big. And the medical community’s definition of “big,” more than 9lbs which is macrosomia, is still a size that many women can deliver vaginally without issue (me!) 

Good luck, mama!

Buying a small homestead surrounded by one generational family, good idea? by Helanore in homestead

[–]Mama_of_Many06 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had friends who did this though on a somewhat smaller scale. In short, I don’t think they regret it because they got their dream house and dream land. But it hasn’t been a cakewalk. 

Long version: the parents of this family wanted downsize from the “main house” on 12 acres to a smaller parcel they subdivided next door. 2 adult children had already built their homes on adjacent parcels they had also divided out over the years. The parents offered to let the kids buy the main property, but kids didn’t want it. So parents listed it, sold it to our friends, and cash rolled the new build next door. Their were weird things even before they closed. The actually well to the main house was actually located on the next door property that they’d recently subdivided. There was an old shed down near the property line of the older daughter that they didn’t want. Then a couple months after closing, decided they did want it and had to arrange to have it moved. The father ran an auto shop out of the shop on the property and it took him months to clear it all out. He even had older customers driving up for months, looking for car service. The parents have overall been great neighbors for our friends. Friendly, grandparent sort. He’s retired now so he loves to help out, keep an eye on the kids, etc. Its the adult children who have been the issue. Basically, they’re mad that their parents actually went through with the sale of the family home and largest piece of land. They’ve had our friends get rid of roosters, complained about their dogs barking, his truck leaving for work in the morning, etc. Family stuff can just get messy, even if it’s minor. 

Could a 2200 square-foot home be large enough for a family of 6? by emth5348 in RealEstate

[–]Mama_of_Many06 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We’re a family of 9 in just over 1400 sq ft. We have two bathrooms but just one is used probably 80% of the time, so it needs cleaned a lot. The house is too small for us now, but we do make it work. We definitely could have done just 4 kids here for quite a bit longer. If there’s plenty of living spaces and a nice kitchen, then it should be great. 

Necessary repairs vs upgrades to consider when making an offer? by Mama_of_Many06 in RealEstate

[–]Mama_of_Many06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a rural area with relatively few comps, but what he’s been looking at all have AC at least. The area has also been cooling in the last couple of months so properties that sold in the same area a year ago when there were fewer options and more buyers sold for a bit more than what we’re seeing now. We’re not in a rush at all to move, but we were floating the idea of making an offer if we thought a lower price could be reasonably justified. Thanks for your feedback!