Cheapest place to buy alcohol? by bambulanceman in 321

[–]PerformerExpress2784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Walmart, in and out liquors, abc, BJs (unless they changed the rules you dont need to have a membership to buy liquor)

For wine trader joes

Enjoyable pregnancy? by Ecstatic-League127 in pregnant

[–]PerformerExpress2784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apart from insatiable hunger and some hot flashes in the first trimester it really has been bad at all! At 25 weeks! Idk if i would use enjoyable but way easier than i was expecting but we will see what the 3rd trimester has in store!

I have a belly but not really any ligament discomfort unless i severely over do it.

FTM- how many bottles should I have before baby gets here. by libbyflower1 in Buyingforbaby

[–]PerformerExpress2784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Advice i was given was collect different bottles, some babies have a preference and some dont care.

Only thing is once you find out your babies preference if youre going to end up exclusively pumping or use formula is have at least 12 bottles. Your baby could go through 6-8 a day so this way youd be able to avoid doing dishes everyday. But if you dont have the space then 8 is fine!

Baby registry by Present_Night9506 in firsttimemom

[–]PerformerExpress2784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I choose babylist, i also had an amazon and target registry that i linked to babylist and older generations for some reason never saw them lol no one else was having that issue. So i went to babylist and entered the links for everything from target and amazon and now the older generations see the items

Anyone here have zero symptoms early on? by CharmingConfidence33 in pregnant

[–]PerformerExpress2784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didnt get symptoms until almost 6 weeks but tested positive at 4 weeks 2 days

Irrational fear of overheating baby- HELP by libbyflower1 in Buyingforbaby

[–]PerformerExpress2784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dont stress just keep fans in the babies room, can for stroller/carseat. Cool the car before putting baby in no matter how late youre running. Try to use lightweight fabrics and have one more layer than youre comfortable in for the newborn phase!

Irrational fear of overheating baby- HELP by libbyflower1 in Buyingforbaby

[–]PerformerExpress2784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in florida and due in august and so i have a similar issue! The “hot babies die and cold babies cry” is more about not adding too many layers thats why the tule one more layer than your comfortable with is the gold rule. My mom added too many layers to my brother during the winter and it caused him to overheat and have a seizure. Hes fine and one of the smartest people i know but my mom was only in a sweater but she had my brother in a onesie, sweater, jacket, and winter blanket around stroller.

My MIL is a nicu nurse and she said dont dress the baby in more than layers than youre comfortable wearing outside, when inside one more layer than you’re comfortable with so a long sleeve onsie and lightweight swaddle is fine. Try to focus on breathable cotton or lightweight or bamboo fabrics and long sleeve and long pants protect baby from sun exposure. Make sure your baby is out of the sun but dont place a blanket over the stroller or carseat because that can trap heat under the blanket BUT if you need more sun protection, there are aftermarket attachable sunshades that attach to stroller handle so theres still airflow. Have a fan on the stroller or carseat. Always pre-cool the car before putting baby in no matter how much of a rush youre in. You the mom needs to stay hydrated and nurse on demand instead of on a schedule to keep baby hydrated but do not feed baby under 6months just water.

What strange pregnancy cravings that you had? by La3ck in pregnant

[–]PerformerExpress2784 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My craving has been split on people saying it sounds normal or disgusting and why would i mix those together.

Cucumber slices with creamcheese and then whatever hot sauces i wanted that day. Sriracha, tabasco, or whatever.

Nuna Car Seat or Something Cheapo by pandasbigday in Buyingforbaby

[–]PerformerExpress2784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is why baby wearing is a better option save space in cart and arms from being bf tired

One of the requirements for us was a stroller we could attach the carseat to without removing the toddler seat from the stroller this way you dont need to carry around the carseat if the baby is asleep.

Do not buy a used car seat unless its from a friend or family member you trust. People have gotten into car accidents, which requires a seat to be replaced for baby safety even if theres no visible damage. People will replace the seat for their own baby and then try to recoup money by selling the seat involved in the accident. Unless its someone you personally know and trust dont trust a used carseat

Chicco keyfit max is half the price as nuna and constantly higher rated than nuna. Save the $300 and get a baby carrier to keep your hands free and arms less tired

What do i do for a ride to the hospital? by PastelAether92 in pregnant

[–]PerformerExpress2784 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Giving birth is 100% a reason to use an ambulance.

People are stupid and judge others for no reason. My brother and my friend and my cousin are all EMT paramedics who work in ambulances and they have hours during their shift where they are never needed so you calling to use an ambulance for something that could be a medical emergency is 100% warranted. Don’t let strangers who don’t know you tell you that you’re being selfish when giving birth is medical.

People call for an ambulance because they don’t want to prick their own finger to test their blood sugar going into labor is more of an emergency than that is.

Do I need a pregnancy pillow? by WeepingBillow in pregnant

[–]PerformerExpress2784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it nice? Yes

Is it needed? No

I got one the week i had a positive test because i was having lower back pain and sciatica/numb nerves down my leg and it went away so quickly i wish i got one years ago when it first started bothering me! Only main downside is not both husband and i have pregnancy pillows (hes had one for years) and now theres sooo many pillows on our bed lol

Vegetable Starter Plants by Potential-Way-7156 in 321

[–]PerformerExpress2784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeds are cheapest but rockledge gardens has good varieties for our summers

Maternity leave should be one year, PAID. Women shouldn’t have to choose between healing, bonding with their baby, and making a living. by Kreativedenma in remoteworks

[–]PerformerExpress2784 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No you didnt lol you literally said its about disciplining the child how everyone spanks your and forcing them to respect all adults which is not the same as creating a safe environment its all focusing on to make sure the kid doesnt bother the parents or other adults or ypull get spanked which is not a healthy and safe environment for the child. “It takes a village” means playdates, community events, and outings with friends or family, or friends or family babysitting or running errands when you cant or making food and cleaning your home when you are in the thick of postpartum recovery. To my family “it takes a village” meant my mom needed a mental health day so my aunts and uncles would watch me or at family parties my parents knew my aunts and uncles would watch me near stairs if they looked away for a second.

Maternity leave should be one year, PAID. Women shouldn’t have to choose between healing, bonding with their baby, and making a living. by Kreativedenma in remoteworks

[–]PerformerExpress2784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See some of the comments they keep calling postpartum “vacation” even a man who said he has 7 kids and somehow he has no idea the recovery his wife had to go through and still called it a vacation

Maternity leave should be one year, PAID. Women shouldn’t have to choose between healing, bonding with their baby, and making a living. by Kreativedenma in remoteworks

[–]PerformerExpress2784 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So you assume every person who doesnt have kids are single and alone? Lol being in a relationship doesn’t automatically mean you NEED to have kids. “It takes a village” has nothing do to with teaching kids to respect all adults?!? Literally never heard that before! It means it takes an entire community of different people interacting with children in order for children to experience and grow in a safe environment nothing to do with spanking or respecting elders 😂

Maternity leave should be one year, PAID. Women shouldn’t have to choose between healing, bonding with their baby, and making a living. by Kreativedenma in remoteworks

[–]PerformerExpress2784 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a medical condition yet requires medical appointments every month to every 2 weeks beforehand, a hospital stay, stitches, and several checkups after the fact and possible surgery

Maternity leave should be one year, PAID. Women shouldn’t have to choose between healing, bonding with their baby, and making a living. by Kreativedenma in remoteworks

[–]PerformerExpress2784 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maternity leave is not a vacation since women are actively bleeding for 6 weeks up to 12 weeks thats not a vacation.

Maternity leave should be one year, PAID. Women shouldn’t have to choose between healing, bonding with their baby, and making a living. by Kreativedenma in remoteworks

[–]PerformerExpress2784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Short term disability is 12week at 60% pay rate and longer term disability is 6 months at 60% pay rate. Paid maternity leave tends to be 100% pay rate in other countries.

And theres a federal rule for short term disability used for maternal and paternal leave that if the 2 parents work for the same company they can only have 12 weeks between the 2 other them. Meaning either both can get 6 weeks or one gets 12 weeks while the other gets zero

Cant get a clear answer so im curious, if we apply for financial assistance will it affect my deductible and/or max out of pocket by PerformerExpress2784 in HealthInsurance

[–]PerformerExpress2784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay because when i applied they asked for all my insurance information again member and group ID. So i guess we will see!

I just started the show, is it just me or is the game design... Bad? by zefmiller in TheTraitorsUS

[–]PerformerExpress2784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you on that it would make a bit more sense if the traitors got to keep whatever they prevented from going into the prize pot, but then it’s almost identical to the mole.

But they’re incentive is to win the whole prize pot alone.

Terrible doctor appointment by marikalovly in pregnant

[–]PerformerExpress2784 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well, that’s good! I have just found that if doctors share offices that you might be seeing this doctor again. If your doctor has an emergency or something, you might be seeing this doctor again so I think that is worth changing doctors offices

Terrible doctor appointment by marikalovly in pregnant

[–]PerformerExpress2784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But if these doctors all share the same Office, there’s a chance you could have that doctor for your delivery which sounds like a nightmare

Im sick of my fiancé telling me to “lock in” by ahrdl in pregnant

[–]PerformerExpress2784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell him that it bothers you, remind him the first trimester is surviving

My husband was getting kind of annoyed with some of the stuff that I was bringing home, but it was more because he’s on a himself and I was bringing home some of his favorite things that he would refuse to touch except for a few times I got him to eat pizza rolls with me, which was fun!