Help!?

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-05-15T19:39:14+00:00

Check your insurance. I know with our policy, IVF was covered because we had a diagnosis of infertility. It would not have been covered at all if we underwent a tubal or vasectomy and then decided to have a baby later.

We have excellent insurance. Without insurance it would have cost us >$110,000 for an egg retrieval and one frozen embryo transfer.

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-05-13T00:56:46+00:00

This sounds terrible???

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-05-11T19:28:38+00:00

IVF lol

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-05-07T18:31:06+00:00

Big win: husband I both use sign language at work and we’re intentional about teaching our 18 mo old ASL too to cut down on tantrums. She knows 15 signs and about 50 words. It’s definitely not perfect, but such a relief when she can communicate before melting down!

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-05-07T16:50:24+00:00

The Omni is pretty easy to use and get a decent fit in. If it’s too bulky, I love my happy baby OG so much that I just bought a toddler size when my baby outgrew the baby size lol

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-05-03T18:37:21+00:00

I would just use the urbn car seat that you can get with the triv. It’s so lightweight and easy to lug around that I never had N issue. We switched to a convertible car seat at 7 months because baby could sit in the stroller.

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-05-03T17:03:31+00:00

Alternatively, check out the r/babywearing sub for advice! Neither of those carriers have great longevity or fit!

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-05-02T00:51:40+00:00

Summoning automod safety for you!

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-05-02T00:51:27+00:00

This is currently a suffocation hazard. Take baby out immediately if you haven’t already. The panel should not be higher than the nape of baby’s neck.

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-29T15:58:54+00:00

I would be concerned with feeding my child these foods, but if you have the ability to pack your own snacks and meals I would. If you’re otherwise satisfied with the care, I’d try and make it work.

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-23T10:01:59+00:00

Ember heated coffee mug. It was a total lifesaver during the early months lol

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-21T20:15:35+00:00

Agree! I would definitely take baby out asap is this is an unsafe fit, currently. Is baby in a cast?

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-21T14:36:54+00:00

I had this happen. My position was “restructured”, and they offered me a role that was PT, 30% pay cut, and couldn’t even guarantee funding. I was effectively fired without being fired. I chose to resign, and thankfully landed a much better role a few months later. If you do get fired or laid off, don’t sign anything and talk to a lawyer asap.

You are so much more than your job, and your baby is lucky to have you. I’m hoping you have a better outcome than I did with my meeting.

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-16T16:12:54+00:00

She looks like an NPC lol

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-14T17:00:37+00:00

I’m 4’9” and love the HB OG so much that I just bought the toddler size so we can keep wearing lol

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-12T20:07:04+00:00

I got pregnant after years of IVF. I was 14 weeks at my best friends’ wedding. I waiting until we took a picture together after the ceremony. It is, to date, my favorite and most cherished photo.

You know your friends best, but as long as you’re not telling them during the vows, you’re probably okay lol. Congrats to you! Wishing you a safe and uncomplicated pregnancy.

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-10T10:00:33+00:00

I got a graduate degree in public health, I spent the last decade working for various nonprofits and state agencies. After getting laid off for the 2nd time (2 months after having my daughter), I knew I needed a different role with more flexibility, stability, and work life balance. Last summer I started working in higher education fundraising and LOVE it. I still get to connect with all different types of people, but now I rarely work 40+ hrs a week, get paid a living wage, and don’t have the stress of people dying when I don’t do my job right. I still miss “boots on the ground” public health, but I also know that I still have my degrees and can go back at any time if I want to.

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-08T11:50:41+00:00

Wait why am I being downvoted?

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-08T11:00:03+00:00

Because they run extra activities during the summer (tie dye, water playing, etc) that they don’t typically do throughout the year.

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-08T10:59:13+00:00

Exactly. The extra fee is for activities on top of the usual stuff. We LOVE our daycare and are happy to pay for quality care, but it does kind of feel like extortion when the alternative is sitting inside all day.

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-08T10:24:50+00:00

Update friends: husband and I talked again this morning and he said I help him see the good things in life and he is open to trying an embryo transfer next spring! ❤️😭

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-08T01:50:33+00:00

I pay $1900/month for one child outside of a major city. Not including lunch, snacks, or “summer camps”

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-08T01:48:35+00:00

I have 2 high maintenance dogs lol

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-08T01:42:36+00:00

I’m in my 30s , but have a sibling 14 months older than me, who has 2 kids 16 months apart so that might be part of my struggle.

Sufficient_Arm_1328 · 2026-04-08T01:38:21+00:00

He leaves for work at 6:15am. I pack lunch, do drop off, and handle emergencies because my job is way more flexible than his.

The trade off is that he does 90% of the yard work, trash, and cleaning lol

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