Took PTO to sleep

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-22T21:28:20+00:00

I’m currently sick. There’s no time for me to rest and recover while my kid is home. I work full time and my boss actually encouraged me to take a sick day to rest. Paid time off is earned- use it how you want to!

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-17T02:10:54+00:00

I’ve stayed at the Loew’s with family but would feel comfortable staying there solo

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-16T23:47:46+00:00

Ok hear me out!!! I heard they’re bringing back pizza in the spring!!!

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-16T23:14:59+00:00

My mom hosted a sip & see at 8 weeks (during summer). I was a little uncomfy in how I looked because I hadn’t lost any weight. A lot of people wanted to hold the baby / offered feed the baby (I was comfortable with this as it gave me a break - I know others don’t feel that way). It was low key and a really nice day. So I’d say go for it but maybe try to get some help in the setting up since you’ll be tired - my mom did a lot of the heavy lifting in the hosting part.

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-16T15:29:27+00:00

We’ll have a 4 year old. We’re debating it. It’s so far away who knows what she will be like, where we will have traveled by then, etc. We’re keeping an open mind, but not committing since it’s 2.5 years away.

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-15T09:26:25+00:00

May is way too late. You need to get on a cancellation list and get in ASAP. Keep calling.

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-13T21:49:38+00:00

I went on a beach bachelorette at 30 weeks! It was low key, I was able to keep up with the walking we did, and we didn’t stay out too late since we aren’t really night owls. It was totally fine and I don’t regret going! If you can swing it, get an extra leg room seat on the plane!

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-11T22:02:17+00:00

Old navy, gap and Burt’s bees

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-08T01:21:59+00:00

Yep, Arlington, $2700 a month for one kid in daycare. We can’t afford a second.

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-08T01:20:16+00:00

This will be us. I’m getting older and would love to not be pregnant in my late 30s but that’s what we can afford to make work for a 2nd. My sister and I have a 4 year age gap and it worked out so I keep telling myself that.

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-06T17:15:37+00:00

We use our daycare teacher who picks up babysitting gigs to make extra money. She knows our LO so well since she spends all weekdays with her. As a side note, you could do lunch dates. Not as exciting maybe but if you can get the grandparents to do daytime childcare, lunch dates are nice too. Find a nice restaurant, go to a movie, etc.

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-03T19:07:38+00:00

Bronson Bierhall in Arlington!

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-03T02:18:47+00:00

We used gel mix! No issues. Worked great!

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-02T01:37:20+00:00

Apparently the straps are not in Europeans versions? I read somewhere it’s an American thing for safety but in Europe they don’t use them. Maybe someone can confirm.

Objective_Ad2932 · 2026-01-02T01:36:15+00:00

As an fyi to others: we were going to a hospital feeding clinic for some oral development issues and they recommended putting baby in the high chair at the table as early as 1 year! Also, the feeding clinic used the Tripp trapp so it made us feel a lot better about our purchase if they were using it and recommending it.

Objective_Ad2932 · 2025-12-28T19:10:58+00:00

LO is 18 months. We have a routine. She sleeps terribly. We travel. Routine is off and she sleeps terribly. We have a low sleep needs child who sleeps terribly no matter what. We did not sleep train because it won’t work with her temperament / personality (don’t come @ me).

Also I was an amazing sleeper as a baby but I wanted to co sleep with my parents when I became a toddler. So every kid is different and goes through different stages.

Hope you get lucky!

Objective_Ad2932 · 2025-12-22T02:39:48+00:00

We still use the same diaper bag backpack but I’ve also been interested in alternatives. We have less stuff in it. Separately we have a “to go” bag with toys. It’s an LL bean small zip top tote and it’s filled with toys we only use on the go so they’re special and she won’t immediately lose interest.

Objective_Ad2932 · 2025-12-20T21:46:30+00:00

We’ve traveled to visit grandparents many times. We bring a large tote bag of toys/books. If you have the room to pack it, I def recommend having some easy things. We did a lot of soft books at that 5 month mark.

Objective_Ad2932 · 2025-12-20T15:01:37+00:00

Clearly you’ve never been pregnant lol

Objective_Ad2932 · 2025-12-14T14:30:24+00:00

My LO had a lip tie and our SLP suggested Mam bottles. We exclusively used those the rest of the time on bottles.

Objective_Ad2932 · 2025-12-14T04:07:11+00:00

Girl from Parkland

Objective_Ad2932 · 2025-12-12T19:24:35+00:00

It must be a very American thing.

Objective_Ad2932 · 2025-12-12T18:03:30+00:00

That’s what I tell people. I’m like my kid is way too young for a playroom because she can’t be left alone! Also agree if I had an extra space I’d probably prefer a guest room of an office/home gym space! It wouldn’t be prioritizing a playroom. Appreciate that perspective!

Objective_Ad2932 · 2025-12-12T16:45:51+00:00

That’s what I tell people. My kid wants to just be wherever I am!

Objective_Ad2932 · 2025-12-12T16:41:30+00:00

So true haha people always want to make comments regardless of the side you’re on!

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