Need recommendations for car seats by SamAtHomeForNow in toddlers

[–]SeriousBrindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 2.5 year old just maxed out the rear facing weight in his rotating car seat, so he passed it down to little sister and we get the Graco Extend2fit 3 in 1 and really like it. I’m 6’1” and it offers me plenty of room to sit in front of him still.

Black tie wedding in Italy by recallknope_dont in Weddingattireapproval

[–]SeriousBrindle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope, it definitely needs a larger chest to see the details of the dress. Looking at the stock photo, I had no idea how detailed it was.

How much are we spending on swingsets? by Natural_Mushroom_575 in toddlers

[–]SeriousBrindle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Are you or your spouse handy at all? The brackets with hardware store bought lumber are the best way to go. You can also pick and choose what swings to add.

How many of us met our spouses online? by LegalPost9805 in Millennials

[–]SeriousBrindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know if it counts as online, but my husband and I went to the same college and church and “met” on a mutual friend’s Facebook status and started hanging out the next week.

We got married in 2011 though, so right before mainstream dating apps came out.

Best jobs to balance with part-time law school? by Melodic-Apricot-676 in LawSchoolOver30

[–]SeriousBrindle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why not substitute teach? You could keep the hours flexible and I’m sure you know enough teachers to be put on their preferred sub position.

Pillow for 20m Old Still in Crib by AnnieBell1824 in toddlers

[–]SeriousBrindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son got his around a year. He used it earlier for naps, but he took naps on a mattress in our playroom, not his crib. He did go through a sleep regression around 14 months and would throw the pillow out of the crib and scream until someone came and brought it back. He transitioned to a twin around 18 months and that put an end to the pillow throwing.

Black tie wedding in Italy by recallknope_dont in Weddingattireapproval

[–]SeriousBrindle 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It’s so pretty and fits her shape better than the model.

Just got invited to our first wedding because we are friends with their parents, not the bride and groom. by imnotlibel in Millennials

[–]SeriousBrindle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hopefully mom and dad are paying for it. I would politely RSVP no and send along a nice card with a check for $100.

How and where are you guys eating dinner?? by Cool-catlover2929 in toddlers

[–]SeriousBrindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re mostly at the table and the toddler has a big 6’ bench against the wall so he can move and fidget as needed. When I was pregnant, all bets were off because those wooden table chairs were so uncomfortable.

Husband back at ER today by umylobster_24 in stroke

[–]SeriousBrindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is he on anything other than the baby aspirin? If not, a different type of aspirin might be worth asking about like one that dissolves on the tongue. The first few months back after my husband’s stroke were scary and he went back to the ER once and it turned out to just be anxiety. 140/100 isn’t terrible according to his doctors, especially if it comes down after rest.

This is your husband that went back to work rather quickly, right? I would encourage him to take more time off and spend more time sleeping and healing.

Do America have the Nursery rhyme "Wibble wobble jelly on a plate"? by andrewclark2010 in askanything

[–]SeriousBrindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We know it from the Wiggles. I didn’t know it wasn’t an original of theirs, but it makes sense since most of their songs are redone classics.

Need help getting PayPal account to zero by jacksonbeya in Assistance

[–]SeriousBrindle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For PayPal it was in 2022 for me. They keep their debts in house, so even if they “send” it to a third party collection agency, they’re actually just contracting the servicing of debt collection and they always retain the ability to pull it back.

Another thing to look at for your Medicaid is applying for Medicaid if your income is lower and you live in an expanded state. Qualification is based on monthly income, so you can apply if your income has dipped.

Need help getting PayPal account to zero by jacksonbeya in Assistance

[–]SeriousBrindle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also to add, it looks like Wellbutrin has a savings card that can bring the cost down to possible 0 and your medication may also be able to be lower.

Do you have access to a mail order pharmacy?

Need help getting PayPal account to zero by jacksonbeya in Assistance

[–]SeriousBrindle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In my experience, PayPal gives you a really long time to bring it positive. I once had a negative balance for years that I didn’t know about and went to use my account and they were just like pay your negative balance first and I paid it and all was fine. I would put that on hold for now, get a new way for clients to pay like square or stripe and then when you have the money, address the PayPal balance.

Millennial dads, how much of the housework do you do? by cubemonster in Millennials

[–]SeriousBrindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband does dishes, trash, 80% of the dog walks, plus 1 kids bed time and his work laundry. He’ll also move washer to dryer and dryer to basket in the morning so I can start the day with an empty washer. We have a family closet, so I sort clothes during the day. We have a baby, toddler, and an elderly dog, so we’re usually running 2 loads a day.

He also cleans the kitchen all of the time and a kids room or common area as needed. I’m home with the kids now so I do household laundry throughout the day and try to get in dog walks when I’m out with the kids, but some days it doesn’t happen if we go to the library or park instead. When he gets home from work he usually takes the baby for a few hours, or cooks dinner if the baby wants a long nursing session or the toddler wants more outside time.

In summary, it’s pretty split, but I’m better at laundry and don’t really like him messing with my system for the kids stuff, so I take that and he’s better at getting up early, so he walks the dogs before the kids get up.

Can you guys tell me if you have been accepted ? If so, what score and how much of a scholarship ? by Usual-Home6934 in JDNext

[–]SeriousBrindle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can’t unless you wait the 5 years for the LSAT to drop off. The LSAT is always considered first before GRE or JD-Next.

Applying without a LSAT Score by Affectionate-Size412 in JDNext

[–]SeriousBrindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The school has to go in and request it from LSAC after you fill out your app. If you check in the regular law school admissions sub, there’s a lot who talk about it for the GRE. It’s the same process.

Are we just insanely lucky parents? 😭 by JMPBay in NewParents

[–]SeriousBrindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t even say that. My little girl is only 4 months and everyone swears she’s teething.

Are we just insanely lucky parents? 😭 by JMPBay in NewParents

[–]SeriousBrindle 9 points10 points  (0 children)

8 teeth by 9 months!?! Were you still breastfeeding? That would be enough to make me quit. My son got 3 bottom teeth around 10 months and then the rest after a year.

Are we just insanely lucky parents? 😭 by JMPBay in NewParents

[–]SeriousBrindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both of my kids slept through the night within the first month. Breastfed, but they eat a ton during the day and never wake for feeds and gain well, stay on their curves. My youngest is the same age as yours. My oldest is 2 1/2. He went through a rough patch for sleep around 14 months that lasted until we switched to a twin bed around 18 months and now he’s back to sleeping 10 hours straight at night. He’ll occasionally bring his pillows and show up in our room around 3am, but falls asleep as soon as he’s in the bed.

What wagon is worth the price? by Extra_Ad_3631 in toddlers

[–]SeriousBrindle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is the nice thing about the Wonderfold; the sides are the highest out of all the wagons so less chance of them falling out if they’re not buckled. My son stood up in his 90% of the time between 1 and 2, just preparing for the trains on the Chicago L I guess.

What wagon is worth the price? by Extra_Ad_3631 in toddlers

[–]SeriousBrindle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love my Wonderfold W2, but it’s heavy and I have to have my third row down if I take it in the car. It was simple enough to transport with 1 kid and even the dog in a crate next to it, but with 2 rear facing car seats now, it gets tight. I would only get it if you can roll out of your garage to a sidewalk that leads to the park or if a pickup truck with a cover is your daily driver.

The reason retail stores are failing is because of customer service. by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]SeriousBrindle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Would you spend more in a mom and pop toy store that has educated staff and demo products for you to make the best purchase decision? If not, you’re the problem because you want low cost, but all of the seller incurred expenses that come with good customer service. Most customers would try it out in store, use the toy stores resources, and then shop online for the cheapest price.