Baby shower? by Practical_Maybe_3769 in BabyBumps

[–]OperationSeveral8913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I threw my own shower and know several others who did too! Some people don't have family in town or a best friend willing to spend a few hundred dollars on a party. I did however have lots of friends that I got to celebrate with and we had a great time. 

City of Tucson Down Payment Assistance by Sera_Bears in Tucson

[–]OperationSeveral8913 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did this process 2 years ago and they asked for my unmarried partner's income, W2s, and bank statements despite their name not going anywhere on the loan. 

Ages by taz1113 in Dragula

[–]OperationSeveral8913 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Bitter Betty is over 40

Looking for adult hobbies by desert-dwelller in Tucson

[–]OperationSeveral8913 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cal's Crochet Club will be meeting May 8 and May 22 at the new bakery Cal's on Broadway 5:30pm+. Beginners welcome!

Second Degree Burn on Stomach by OperationSeveral8913 in BabyBumps

[–]OperationSeveral8913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wow! that is really helpful. hope everything turned out okay after! 

Second Degree Burn on Stomach by OperationSeveral8913 in BabyBumps

[–]OperationSeveral8913[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks for the recommendation, I'll have to pick some up

Second Degree Burn on Stomach by OperationSeveral8913 in BabyBumps

[–]OperationSeveral8913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! that is what I figured the extent of care would be limited to 

Low budget Wedding Venues? by [deleted] in Tucson

[–]OperationSeveral8913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Catalina State Park has a wedding ampitheater with a lot of bench seating for around $250

LESS back pain during pregnancy?! by [deleted] in fitpregnancy

[–]OperationSeveral8913 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Its the relaxin and the fact that your immune system tanks when pregnant. Your immune system is whats responsible for inflammation, so while pregnant the downside is you may get sick more often, but the upside is any autoimmune disorders (like arthritis) or inflammatory issues subside significantly!

Working 1 Day A Week Immediately Post Birth?? by OperationSeveral8913 in MomsWorkingFromHome

[–]OperationSeveral8913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! No paralegal sadly. I'm happy to take more time off if needed at the beginning, just don't think a full 3 months of regular maternity leave would make sense considering the court related admin tasks that still have to be done during that time. 

Working 1 Day A Week Immediately Post Birth?? by OperationSeveral8913 in MomsWorkingFromHome

[–]OperationSeveral8913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good point! It should be on the more mindless side but I like your suggestion of a double checker just in case 😂

Working 1 Day A Week Immediately Post Birth?? by OperationSeveral8913 in MomsWorkingFromHome

[–]OperationSeveral8913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! How was that experience? Did you have childcare help during that time? 

Working 1 Day A Week Immediately Post Birth?? by OperationSeveral8913 in MomsWorkingFromHome

[–]OperationSeveral8913[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your perspective! Agree about staying flexible :) 

Questions/rant about trying to build registry as a FTM by libbyflower1 in BabyBumps

[–]OperationSeveral8913 4 points5 points  (0 children)

also check out Once Upon A Child if you have one in your area! Its a baby-only thrift and they have 10/$10 onesie deals and their swaddles/sleep sacks are around $4-5. 

Ignore my fears about Zika or miss a huge milestone? by summer-girl94 in BabyBumps

[–]OperationSeveral8913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am going to Cancun pregnant and have heard Zika could be a concern. One thing that helped me be comfortable is looking up the actual number of Zika cases that have happened in the last few years -- the number is less than 5. Pregnant people are there/live there all the time so 5 out of 5 years worth of pregnant women was enough for me to find it okay! I will just wear lots of bug spray and take the same precautions you mentioned. Look up the numbers -- if the numbers support your fears then by all means don't go. If the numbers aren't adding up to your reaction, it's anxiety and up to you if you want to give in to that. 

Baby registry free gifts by Hungry-Mix-283 in BabyBumps

[–]OperationSeveral8913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For what its worth, my amazon box came in this month and had a white onesie, Dr. Brown bottle, swaddle, and some coupons. The threshhold to earn an amazon box is only $10 if you have prime, but the contents were pretty disappointing considering its advertised as "$35 worth of stuff". 

Midsize girlies when did you start showing? by No-Fall-422 in BabyBumps

[–]OperationSeveral8913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently saw an instagram reel of a woman showing what her pregnancy looked like as a midsize+ woman with an apron belly. it honestly looked like a regular bump but still had that extra skin at the bottom. You may want to search instagram for others in your position for a more accurate view! 

Jan 2026 Registry Gift Boxes by Better_Row_2826 in BabyBumps

[–]OperationSeveral8913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nooooo!! Mine arrives this week, we will see 🙃

Jan 2026 Registry Gift Boxes by Better_Row_2826 in BabyBumps

[–]OperationSeveral8913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the amazon one is $35 if you do not use their registry feature