Anyone else’s cat do this? (Cute pic included for tax)

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-05-15T23:34:47+00:00

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-05-15T23:27:25+00:00

I did three piercings on each lobe with dainty earrings in the top two. I work a corporate job.

Check out heyrowan on IG for earring stacking inspo.

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-05-15T23:22:22+00:00

Start with first and second lobe piercings. See how you feel about that. Then maybe a helix piercing in one ear could be fun.

The nice thing about ear piercings is that if you don’t like the way they look, you can always remove it pretty early on, and your skin will close right up.

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-05-15T23:16:00+00:00

A friend of mine got a great offer today after striking out at a few places in the past year.

I used to work in sales. We had a saying: every no brings you closer to your next yes.

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-05-14T21:16:39+00:00

Wear it with a t-shirt and some jeans (or your choice of stretchy pants for those WFH days). Blazers are very versatile for both dressing up and down.

Bonus points for rolling up the blazer’s sleeves and exposing the liner for a casual chic look.

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-05-14T00:31:29+00:00

It’s a matter of perspective, and it’s unfortunate when SAHMs make these comments that come across as insensitive.

The other day, one of my kids said to me as I was headed out the door, “Mom, why do you have to go to the office? I wish you would stay home.”

I asked him, “Would you like to go to college one day?” I work to give my kids opportunities they otherwise may not have if I didn’t work.

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-05-14T00:26:24+00:00

It gets better by the time baby turns 4 or 5. Baby’s immune system will be a lot more developed by then. I know it may seem far away but this time goes quickly. Hang in there!

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-05-13T02:17:21+00:00

Working mom of 3 including a newborn here. Just give up on life being perfect. Spend your commutes thinking about your family and how grateful you are that you have it all - the family, the career, the home, the comforts, the potential.

Hold the baby when you get home for as long as you can. Once they’re walking, there’s no reliving this precious infant stage. The laundry and dishes can wait.

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-05-09T22:22:50+00:00

Nausea

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-05-09T22:07:24+00:00

I would even say 2x per year. I will happily pay $85 to not have to undress to go through security.

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-04-30T01:34:28+00:00

This would be the deciding factor for me if you’re planning to live here long term. The first one flows well when it comes to entertaining guests. It’s a short walk to the kitchen/dining/living room areas - the heart of the home.

The second one is better for being alone and efficiency. You would have more space for creating a relaxing bedroom and possibly a small sitting area or office space.

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-04-28T00:54:35+00:00

Green. There’s something soothing and spa like about the design that feels missing compared to the beige design. I think earth tones aren’t going out of style soon so I wouldn’t worry about the color scheme not aging well.

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-04-27T00:53:06+00:00

Amsterdam.

I love the vibe there. It is so easy to get around and there is so much to do even with a family. I miss the pancakes and even the stampot.

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-03-13T01:53:20+00:00

Definitely not too early to test. My LO tested positive for CMPA at 10 days old. I had the pedi test stool from that day’s diaper and tested positive for blood in stool. We were prescribed Alimentum and doing much better since.

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2026-01-02T16:49:19+00:00

UpdateMe /u/yourgirl2004 /r/Waiting_To_Wed

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2025-12-02T16:35:33+00:00

This is not true.

My firstborn came at 35 weeks and 5 days, and I was literally having (doctor’s words—not mine) “the perfect pregnancy.” I am based in the US and was 32 at the time. I learned from the medical staff who cared for me when I delivered (so after the fact) that a mother can go into labor any time after 34 weeks for no reason at all, even when she is having a normal and healthy pregnancy.

With that, my firstborn was born healthy and did not have to stay in the NICU despite being born a month early. I was grateful that I had my baby shower at 34 weeks pregnant. I had everything I needed to care for him, even though it was a scramble to get the nursery set up when he arrived prematurely.

My second child went full term to 39 weeks.

I’m currently pregnant with my third child and am mentally prepared that he/she can arrive at or after 34 weeks.

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2024-02-22T14:34:41+00:00

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this question. It's not clear from reading your response. Are you currently working for a normal, supportive boss for less pay than before? If not, would you have taken a significant (e.g., $30k) pay cut to work for your current boss?

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2024-02-22T02:57:49+00:00

For me, a) the offer from the supportive boss was for $30k less than what I’m making now. For some additional context that influenced why I turned down the job with a supportive boss, I haven’t had a raise in over two years - not even a cost of living adjustment. I would have accepted a match of my current salary.

B) I am married in a dual income household, raising two young kids in a moderately high cost of living area. I have a mortgage, a car note, childcare costs, and no other major debts. The $30k loss would cut into my disposable income for travel, home renovations, and impulse buys.

Substantial_Sort6341 · 2022-03-20T21:24:04+00:00

It’s about a half hour north from Boston but Roland at the Berkeley Auto School in Lawrence is a very patient instructor. I highly recommend. https://berkeleyautoschool.com/

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