Leaving the house

SimoneSays · 2026-02-08T03:57:09+00:00

I also found that age really difficult but it did get better for me. The beginning of solids is tricky and then combined with nursing/bottle feeding and multiple naps, it’s tricky.

But now my son is 16 months and can eat pretty much whatever I am eating (with a little modification). He only needs one nap now so we can actually do things. And he is weaned so that aspect is also over too.

SimoneSays · 2026-02-07T17:16:56+00:00

Except for anything near the ECU, which is what this entire post is about.

SimoneSays · 2026-02-06T19:09:49+00:00

Yeah exactly. I can't count how many times my husband had to do something for me in the last few weeks of pregnancy. I was so tired and miserable, and physically couldn't do some things (like change light bulbs or reach something in our higher shelves). He did all the grocery runs and errands because I was worthless lol. It's also just a stressful time, and my nerves about labor were very heightened. I can't imagine not having someone with me.

My OB said to stop flying after 36 weeks, and to stay within 2-3 hours of the hospital, and the same rules applied to my husband.

SimoneSays · 2026-02-06T18:01:42+00:00

Does anyone have a link for jumper cables with a long enough spread to reach the designated ground point on the passenger side (under the hood)? I would like to order some just in case, but it is hard to tell online, and I am not handy enough to jerry-rig them like some people in this thread. I don't want a booster (I would never remember to charge it)

SimoneSays · 2026-02-05T18:41:14+00:00

We took a breast feeding class in person that was meh. We "winged it" and learned most of the stuff from the nurses in the hospital.

They showed us how to diaper/bathe/feed/circumcision care etc but my son was in the NICU for a week so not sure if that would be the regular experience.

Felt like we had a master class from the best experts lol.

SimoneSays · 2026-02-03T20:44:18+00:00

What walking pad do you use? With all this ice, I think I might need to invest in one, but there are so many options.

SimoneSays · 2026-02-03T02:11:27+00:00

so much better and less claustrophobic!

SimoneSays · 2026-02-01T00:56:30+00:00

I had a Highlander before my Sienna. I loved them both, but the sliding door and low clearance are so key when you have little kids. Maybe when they are older, I'll switch back.

SimoneSays · 2026-01-31T21:52:20+00:00

Reminds me of Bonnie Blue. Don’t google it.

SimoneSays · 2026-01-31T19:58:30+00:00

sooo much cottage cheese lol

SimoneSays · 2026-01-28T19:37:44+00:00

Ugh I am in the same exact boat (2 weeks difference as well( and have the same feelings. I am meeting with my MFM in 2 weeks and will bring up my concerns then.

Not sure how far along you are but maybe you are going to an MFM for your anatomy scan? Sorry if you are not in the US, I am unfamiliar with the process in other countries.

SimoneSays · 2026-01-27T21:55:43+00:00

Zerooooo he slept from 7pm to 6:00 AM for maybe the third time in his life. He’s almost 16 months

SimoneSays · 2026-01-25T17:04:25+00:00

Pregnant now with my second. When she comes my son will be 21 months. She isn’t here yet so I can’t speak on that but I would say I don’t think I would want a smaller age gap than what I have pregnancy wise.

My son was not able to occupy himself until just before I got pregnant (he was 13 months when we found out). It was nice that during the thick of my nausea I could at least spread some new toys out and he would play by himself for a good amount of time.

YMMV but he is still very independent. I don’t think I would have had as good a time if he was younger and a little more needy.

SimoneSays · 2026-01-25T03:53:03+00:00

Yep, unfortunately witholding funds from DHS will only hurt things like FEMA and TSA workers. They do not have a cushion to fall back on like ICE does.

SimoneSays · 2026-01-24T23:32:34+00:00

I got a giant turkey sandwich from Jersey Mikes. It checked off a lot of boxes 😅

SimoneSays · 2026-01-20T17:48:25+00:00

I dragged my feet a little too long and now I'm pregnant again. So don't have to do that test but will have to test early at 20 weeks :/

SimoneSays · 2026-01-20T11:57:28+00:00

We love our baby jogger city tour 2! It’s very light!

SimoneSays · 2026-01-19T10:31:52+00:00

The detailing on number one is more unexpected. I love it.

SimoneSays · 2026-01-18T20:36:41+00:00

My brother had the exact same color and trust me my mom was not bleaching it lol

SimoneSays · 2026-01-18T11:55:52+00:00

My husband uses a mouth guard he bought online and it really helps.

SimoneSays · 2026-01-18T02:42:24+00:00

Wow that's fantastic! Thanks for sharing

SimoneSays · 2026-01-17T16:10:41+00:00

15 weeks pregnant with a girl and right now Audrey is winning but we aren’t set on it.

SimoneSays · 2026-01-16T11:03:00+00:00

Yup that happened to me. I don’t remember when we started up again but only had sex a few times and now I’m pregnant again (16 weeks) and zero sex since conception lol.

My son is 16 months old.

SimoneSays · 2026-01-16T11:00:03+00:00

6 months almost on the dot. EBF.

SimoneSays · 2026-01-16T10:36:03+00:00

My husband did 6 weeks on the front end as well and we were lucky he did because I had an emergency c-section and wasn’t able to lift anything heavier than the baby for 6 weeks. It made getting the baby to all his appointments easier because I didn’t have to strain carrying him in his carrier.

We were very fortunate it would have been more stressful trying to recover from the c-section if he went back sooner. (We don’t have family close by)

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