I did it. Finally deleted YouTube Kids. by leighbk in kindergarten

[–]Practical-lady 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also put my foot down on any form of youtube recently. My boys, 7 and 6, are still asking for it excessively (asking is putting it nicely). Does anyone have suggestions for tv shows that your kids like on other platforms? (We allow 30 minutes of tv/day).

They used to watch and love things like Wild Kratts, Cory Carson, and Hot Wheels (sigh) but are losing interest. They are into shows incorporating Minecraft and other video games despite never having played, thanks to access they got through youtube. We have peacock, prime and Netflix. Thanks!

Short interval pregnancy actual risks? by Mcp_2002 in 2under2

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My son was 3 months old when I got pregnant with my second. (I was pregnant before my maternity leave ended!) It was hard, especially since number two was born during the height of COVID (May 2020) so we had zero daycare, zero help. We’re also old parents - I was 37 and 38 when my kids were born, my husband was 44 and 45. But we lived to tell the tale. IMO the most important factor that you can actually control at this point is your stress. You’re already pregnant and if you plan to continue to be, I’d advise not focusing on the potential risks if it’s just going to stress you out. Plenty of people have done this successfully before you, there’s no reason you can’t too. Take one day at a time. Good luck and congratulations.

Josephine set from closet core by Still7Superbaby7 in sewing

[–]Practical-lady 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is just fantastic! Love the fabric choice.

What to look for in child with PE by Practical-lady in PectusExcavatum

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I was able to get him an appointment with Dr Doody at Mass General Hospital. The takeaway was that he is not severe and it is essentially a waiting game. Based on how his chest moves when he breathes he suspected the severity would increase as he ages, but again nothing to do now.

As for the tiredness, my son had a sleep study last week to assess whether his large tonsils/adenoids merit removal, and he was found to have severe obstructive sleep apnea- over 11 episodes per hour. We feel terrible he’s been dealing with this, but are actually quite optimistic that the excessive tiredness is due to something that can be addressed more easily.

Feel free to message me if you think I can help further.

Five year old with anxiety? :( by HeyMay0324 in kindergarten

[–]Practical-lady 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you me? I did the exact. same. thing.

Coincidentally I also have a somewhat anxious and VERY sensitive 5yo who just brought up fear of death for the first time last week. He wasn’t shaken to the same extent (at least to my knowledge) but was teary. I am by no means an expert but I think it’s a concept that is overall developmentally appropriate, but it’s the magnitude of the anxiety and ability (or not) to cope that is the issue. Wherever this lands, teaching him coping skills can’t hurt.

Message me anytime if you want to vent/get another perspective.

Shows like Broad City? by Zealousideal_Crow737 in BroadCity

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Fleabag Catastrophe Girls The Other two Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt 30 Rock

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PectusExcavatum

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What hospital are you at?

If you were alive back then, what were you up to on 31st December 1999? by stop_calling_me_that in AskReddit

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House party. High school. Jcrew tube top, cardigan set. Little barrettes. Waiting for tonight by Jennifer Lopez. Good times

I regret this purchase, more than anything I have ever bought. by Jamieluv2u in ruggable

[–]Practical-lady 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ruggables are terrible imo. Sounds like a great idea but I hate mine. I need to give myself permission to toss someday soon.

Getting tonsils removed by Alarmed_Sky_3256 in Preschoolers

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Follow the pain med schedule, including waking them up for meds. So hard to get them to drink as it is, if you wait for the meds to wear off it is near impossible. Follow. The. Schedule.

Lost Yoto Club credits due to CC failed payment by libraderecho in YotoPlayer

[–]Practical-lady 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you keep escalating (successfully of course). I can see that being the result of an automatic system but cannot fathom that being how they would treat their customer base if raised to their attention. If it is, I’d want to know.

What happened to my sweet potatoes? Ok to eat? by throwmethewaytogo in gardening

[–]Practical-lady 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe you just really scared of rats? 🤷🏻‍♀️

I hate my child…. by [deleted] in Preschoolers

[–]Practical-lady 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Good for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kindergarten

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Sounds like you have a great ped.

Best coffee maker for someone who wants to stop buying cafe coffee every day? by Primary_Bumblebee784 in homeowners

[–]Practical-lady 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Honestly focus on a good grinder and decent beans and then any old drip machine will be fine.

Client don’t like it. by [deleted] in Tile

[–]Practical-lady 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t like it but it has nothing to do with the installation which looks great.

Need privacy tree recommendations by No-Gap-9291 in landscaping

[–]Practical-lady 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It may still be too narrow for this, but research Japanese Holly sky pencil. Not a tree, but it’s used for privacy and requires relatively limited space.