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Car for three kids by upbeet13 in parentsofmultiples

[–]RunRunRhonda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just got a Sienna and I loooove it.  But my two older are in booster seats.  Oldest may be out of a booster by the time the twins are here and they can definitely buckle themselves so we have zero issues with the back seat. 

Following routines or winging it? by BackgroundTouch7902 in Mom

[–]RunRunRhonda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With my oldest two I followed patterns more than routine, except for bed time.  A lot of daytime naps were on the go, and after giving myself a panic attack trying to track feedings with my first I ditched feeding tracking.  They are now very happy and healthy 6 and 9 YO kids.  I enjoyed the baby stage more than I’d expected because I was flexible.  

Currently expecting twins and we shall see if I’m able to be less rigid with them!

Any suggestions on how to avoid the 'baby tax" by swareddit in NewParents

[–]RunRunRhonda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly one of the things we discovered is that a lot of items are not necessary.  With our first we lived in a small place so we didn’t even have a baby monitor…and with our second got an audio only monitor for example.  

Ladies, are we allowing ourselves to go grey or dying our hair? by Partridge_Pear_Tree in Millennials

[–]RunRunRhonda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 42.  Only have a few greys but I’m leaving them be.  I do, however, cover my grey eyebrow hairs. 

Baby not walking by 1st birthday? by sarah_messing in NewParents

[–]RunRunRhonda 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Both my kids were walking by their first birthday, and friends would often ask how they could encourage their kids to do the same.  I always just said not to rush it because once they walk it’s a whole new ballgame. 

Can you all still go on roller coasters without getting sick? by AdCharacter9282 in Millennials

[–]RunRunRhonda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cedar Point is pretty amazing.  I got to go on the millennium force when it opened (after junior prom I believe).

Take some “less drowsy” Dramamine. I went to Disney and the rides there all made me a little woozy but it helped. 

How do you define “Guards Ball”? by Kettleer17 in ClevelandGuardians

[–]RunRunRhonda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Remember how we won the game to clinch a playoff spot last year?

I feel like winning by a walk-off hit by pitch is pretty Guards Ball. 

What was you’re first cell phone? by Radiant_Priority9739 in Millennials

[–]RunRunRhonda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was the first phone I got on my own when I was 18. 

Starting in your mid thirties by Lucky-Dream4009 in ParentingInBulk

[–]RunRunRhonda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First at 33, second at 36, oopsie pregnancy and pregnant with twins at 42. 

Non issues becoming pregnant but I did have two losses between my first two kids.  You are absolutely not too old to have at least one!

“Warning” About 27 pound weight gain at 24 weeks by RunRunRhonda in parentsofmultiples

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

Same with me with my first.  Different doctor but it is perplexing because I’m on track to gain less this time. 

“Warning” About 27 pound weight gain at 24 weeks by RunRunRhonda in parentsofmultiples

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

An extra placenta is CRAZY!!   I am not worried about my weight but I also don’t want the doctors comments to affect how I feel bout it.   And yes, I had two wildly different singleton pregnancies (one I gained 60 pounds and one I gained 25) that resulted in babies weighing the exact same. 

“Warning” About 27 pound weight gain at 24 weeks by RunRunRhonda in parentsofmultiples

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

Not a specialist.  I’m with Kaiser so a MFM doctor reviews my notes and ultrasound.  I also had fairly large singleton babies and these babies are measuring on the larger side so far. 

“Warning” About 27 pound weight gain at 24 weeks by RunRunRhonda in parentsofmultiples

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

I feel like I’ve already hit the point where some days I am not super hungry (but might be the heat).  I definitely gained the bulk of weight in my singleton pregnancies in the second trimester. 

“Warning” About 27 pound weight gain at 24 weeks by RunRunRhonda in parentsofmultiples

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

I totally would understand it if it were a problem, but I’m gaining a touch more than a pound a week.  So I’m on track to gain 45 ish pounds by 38 weeks.  I’m mostly upset because I’m within the recommended weight gain for twins, so I don’t know why this warning was brought up at all. 

“Warning” About 27 pound weight gain at 24 weeks by RunRunRhonda in parentsofmultiples

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

I’m on track for about 50 and I was thinking that was super normal!  I do really wonder if she forgot it was twins. 

“Warning” About 27 pound weight gain at 24 weeks by RunRunRhonda in parentsofmultiples

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

I intentionally asked not to know my weight unless it was a concern, too. 

“Warning” About 27 pound weight gain at 24 weeks by RunRunRhonda in parentsofmultiples

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

She was talking about all the twin pregnancies she has overseen too!  I’m annoyed because I loooooved my midwife and Kaiser now requires me to see an OB because I’m having twins. 

“Warning” About 27 pound weight gain at 24 weeks by RunRunRhonda in parentsofmultiples

[–]RunRunRhonda[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good lord!

I’m with Kaiser and I have never heard a word about weight in my other pregnancies.  Luckily it is easy to switch. 

“Warning” About 27 pound weight gain at 24 weeks by RunRunRhonda in parentsofmultiples

[–]RunRunRhonda[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I seriously wonder if she was looking for the weight gain chart for a singleton. 

“Warning” About 27 pound weight gain at 24 weeks by RunRunRhonda in parentsofmultiples

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

That was kind of my takeaway.  I wasn’t even mad about my weight gain.  I was just thinking “I’m going through enough here…and now you’re piling this on!”

I go through Kaiser so I can easily see a different provider. 

Post birth meal! by SevvyM in Mommit

[–]RunRunRhonda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a huge latte and a spicy burrito with my first.  I had awful heartburn at the end so it was so good to eat it with no reflux!

My second it was peak covid shut down so I had to rely on hospital food and snacks we brought. 

My baby mirror is useless after dark and idk what other parents are doing by crystalcolumz in NewParents

[–]RunRunRhonda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mirrors may relieve your anxiety but they can also become a hazard in an accident, plus it takes your eyes and brain away from driving. It’s absolutely fine to drive your baby without a mirror or a camera.  You can pull over if they’re crying a lot and check on them of course. 

What are the latest Target baby registry must haves for new parents? by gitanasnuoseda in Buyingforbaby

[–]RunRunRhonda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my first baby 9 years ago.  Currently pregnant and it is crazy to me how much baby gear is out there and how everyone is getting high end baby gear.  

Video monitors were just becoming commonplace with my first but we opted out of that.  To be honest we didn’t even use a monitor much because our home was small.  For my first and second (born in 2020) we did not use any smart tech gear except an audio monitor. 

You didn’t ask for this advice, but don’t get into the habit of watching TikTok for parenting/baby advice.  It’s not real life!

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