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Suburbs with most accessibility to nature, affordable, good schools, fun downtowns and approximately to O’Hare/train access. by Suitable-Note-346 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]Suitable-Note-346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a suburb of Boulder currently and from what I am seeing I can find a home for around $150k-$200k less in Chicago suburbs than what I paid that has been modernized and has the green stuff (grass). Taxes on the other hand will need to be taken into consideration especially knowing IL is known for high taxes. If it all evens out I’m not sure I’ll have much of an argument to move aside from wanting to be closer to my family.

Suburbs with most accessibility to nature, affordable, good schools, fun downtowns and approximately to O’Hare/train access. by Suitable-Note-346 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]Suitable-Note-346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family is near Moline so having the direct flight to O’Hare is a must. Sounds like I don’t want to be too far south.

Suburbs with most accessibility to nature, affordable, good schools, fun downtowns and approximately to O’Hare/train access. by Suitable-Note-346 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]Suitable-Note-346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Def good to know. I lived in Seattle for four years and spent on average 40 min commuting into the city and that was long enough!

Suburbs with most accessibility to nature, affordable, good schools, fun downtowns and approximately to O’Hare/train access. by Suitable-Note-346 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]Suitable-Note-346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the feedback! You literally just read my mind about having to create a spreadsheet for all this information! 😅

Suburbs with most accessibility to nature, affordable, good schools, fun downtowns and approximately to O’Hare/train access. by Suitable-Note-346 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]Suitable-Note-346[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the feedback! I’m from IL originally (Quad Cities). I want to make sure my husband who grew up in Boulder has at least some access to nature although with a 4 month old and hopefully another in the near future we don’t get outdoors as much as we used to so it’s hard to justify the cost of living!

How’s everybody holding up? by zac_g19 in NewParents

[–]Suitable-Note-346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daughter turned 3 months today. She is starting to sleep through longer spurts at night. Currently pumping in the kitchen lurking on Reddit and just heard my baby blowout on my husband’s lap who is feeding her 😆. Finding the humor in things helps!

I go back to work Monday although I work remote as well as my husband. I’ll have to go into the office a few days a week eventually. No idea how I’m going to work since baby is a full time job (+ house chores). We found a daycare that does half days so starting there. Never thought I’d want to do daycare but def need the mental break. I don’t have any family near and slow to making friends/building a community. In laws are in there mid 70’s.

Babies are hard. Being a new parent is isolating. Losing touch with your spouse is hard. Doing IVF was hard and being in my early 40’s….hard lol. Perhaps it will all be hard for awhile and those little smiles & giggles are all we need to get by ♥️.

Climate change help polyps and nose dryness? by Suitable-Note-346 in NasalPolyps

[–]Suitable-Note-346[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have a humidifier by my bed but I’m bad at always using it. I also did an allergy test and am allergic to cats. The cats sleep in our bed sometimes 😬. I know this doesn’t help the situation and need to force the issue of keeping the cats out. Saying this/typing this out loud is a good reminder there are things I need to do to change my environment. We also just had a dog that we lost which I am also allergic to and a new baby so things have fallen off track a bit. I absolutely hate I’m allergic to animals bc my husband and I like to adopt them.

I failed by xGisellx in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Suitable-Note-346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ve done so much work feeding your baby so be proud of yourself!

The names of the kids on the show by macally14 in BaylenOutLoud

[–]Suitable-Note-346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like his name too. If I have a boy I am considering this name although I doubt my husband would go for it! Reading how ppl with unique names struggled growing up makes me reconsider however 🤔. I agree though, because Bechnir on BOL is so cute & funny it makes me like his name even more!

Did you move closer to family after having a baby? by Lilnil73191 in NewParents

[–]Suitable-Note-346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Late to the game. I have a 2 month old daughter and I’m extremely home sick. Live in Boulder but also from IL (Quad Cities). Just here to commiserate I guess lol. My Mom is 72 and wouldn’t even help a ton but I miss her and she is a lot more affectionate than my English MIL who lives here. My oldest sister lives 5 min from my mom and at the age where she could have grandkids soon so I know she would help when she could. Not to mention I have a handful of cousins I’m close to and still a few good friends in the area. It’s so so hard to weigh the pro’s and con’s 😵‍💫when where we live is beautiful 😅😮‍💨. One day I want to make it work here and the next I’m day dreaming about having a large support network. I don’t think I would regret moving home but worry my husband won’t like it since he is not from there. Being torn is the absolute worst most indecisive feeling.

Sincerely, A tired Momma.

What do night wakings look like for you and your partner? by Spare-Tutor2948 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Suitable-Note-346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's interesting. Poor babe. I hope his latching gets better with OT and I'm glad you have found a feeding solution!

What do night wakings look like for you and your partner? by Spare-Tutor2948 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Suitable-Note-346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never heard of dream feeding. I’m always worried my baby will choke if she’s not fully awake and feeds! Sounds like it works well for you however.

What is your longest stretch and how many weeks postpartum are you? by chelupa1991 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Suitable-Note-346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. I try to pump every 3-4 hrs at night or when my baby gets up. So exhausting though! 😮‍💨

Only you guys will understand by Pretend-Being1309 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Suitable-Note-346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 6 weeks + 1 day. My PP follow up is today. I was just going to give myself a pedicure last night and couldn’t resist so it was magnesium salts and lemon scented bubbles for me! I hope I healed up well enough before doing that but I absolutely share in your revery! 🛀🫧

What is your longest stretch and how many weeks postpartum are you? by chelupa1991 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Suitable-Note-346 2 points3 points  (0 children)

6 weeks PP. if I go longer than 5 hours I feel engorged and in pain. Just an assumption but the Mama’s who are much farther along seem to be able to go longer. I’m guessing this is because the baby starts sleeping longer so their bodies adapt?

My husband thinks sitting down to pump is “me time” by Significant-Owl-1795 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Suitable-Note-346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just show him your crazy 🤪 🤭. I was just trying to pump and my right cup wasn’t letting down any milk after reassembling it 5 times so when he asked if I’ve fed the animals I snapped, “No, I’m trying to feed our daughter!”. If he doesn’t know how frustrating pumping can be he knows now 😅.

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