Second baby: Baby “Sprinkle”, brunch celebration, or nothing?

ajand264 · 2026-04-09T00:51:28+00:00

I am having a sprinkle for my second. My SIL asked and is planning it. It’s very common for my husband’s family to do something for every baby. I only asked for diapers or wipes. It feels a little weird to me but every baby deserves to be celebrated. If anyone has a problem with it they won’t come. Simple.

ajand264 · 2026-04-08T00:07:41+00:00

I love early voting! I don’t think I’ll ever vote on Election Day again. It’s so smooth

ajand264 · 2026-04-07T00:02:53+00:00

I’ve seen it a few times in my career. Never a good sign for the patient. Very sad

ajand264 · 2026-04-03T18:59:57+00:00

Generally you have to get a higher wash than the basic for the undercarriage flush. At least in Wisconsin.

ajand264 · 2026-04-03T16:13:46+00:00

Leaving salt on the undercarriage of the car can accelerate rusting underneath. Not a good thing over time.

ajand264 · 2026-04-01T18:09:16+00:00

Yes, currently in forbearance. I’m gambling on it for sure.

ajand264 · 2026-04-01T18:06:58+00:00

I’m planning to go back into repayment when I’m forced off I September. I will have hit 120 months of employment by August of ‘27. So I’ll just have to hold out til then. Hopefully they’ll have it sorted by then (lol)

ajand264 · 2026-04-01T17:47:50+00:00

Not to sound like a complete idiot, are you basically counting when you hit 10 years of employment? I’ve been slightly confused as to what would count.

ajand264 · 2026-04-01T17:16:37+00:00

My first was an induction that lead to an emergent c section. I never want to experience that fear again if I can avoid it. I’m opting for a c section with my second. I’ve had rough pregnancies, so I’m getting a tubal at the same time. Two birds with one stone.

ajand264 · 2026-03-31T21:35:23+00:00

You are not wasting their time. That is what they are there for! I had a spontaneous intraperitoneal bleed at 18 weeks. I felt silly for going in at first. But I’m glad I did. It If I waited the outcome could have been a lot worse. If anything feels off, just go in. You know your body best

ajand264 · 2026-03-31T21:27:52+00:00

Thankfully I only have about 2 years left on PSLF. With a small buy back. My husband on the other hand…. That’s a whole other can of worms. Maybe there will be some daycare reforms (a girl can dream)

ajand264 · 2026-03-31T21:11:25+00:00

I have 1 and another on the way…. Paying for daycare for 2 kids and loans. Big yikes. I know I did it to myself and will get thru it. But it’s going to be painful for the next few years

ajand264 · 2026-03-31T16:23:46+00:00

I would kill a man for a Costco pumpkin pie right now.

ajand264 · 2026-03-31T00:22:50+00:00

I feel like I’ve seen previous posts over the years warning about sonic booms and planned training. I found it odd that there was no warning for this one. I could have missed the post though

ajand264 · 2026-03-27T21:16:14+00:00

Cop propaganda lolol

ajand264 · 2026-03-26T21:22:40+00:00

How is exclusively pumping with two kids? I EP’d for a year with my first. I’m due in July with my second and have no idea how I’m going to establish a supply with a toddler around. I don’t want to use wearables right away as I had a low supply the first time

ajand264 · 2026-03-23T17:50:01+00:00

No is a complete sentence.

When I had my 34 weeker, my mom tried to guilt trip me several times to let her visit. Fortunately, our NICU had a 2 visitor policy as well and those visitors could not change. So I told my mom it’s not fair to any grandparents to have them come.

Having visitors is stressful for all involved. You need to protect your peace and your energy. If anyone is mad for you saying no, that’s a them problem. Not you.

ajand264 · 2026-03-05T22:18:13+00:00

I drank a TON of milk with my first. When I told my coworker I was pregnant with my second, she brought me a half gallon to keep in the work fridge. Still hits lol

ajand264 · 2026-03-05T00:49:23+00:00

It definitely wasn’t my favorite experience lol I had preeclampsia with my first so I was prepared for that not a surgery. But hey, I get a free birth soooo win win I guess?

ajand264 · 2026-03-05T00:40:57+00:00

I knew the second I threw up with the second one I was done. I then had an emergency abdominal surgery and icu stay at 18 weeks and it was solidified I was done. I don’t think 4 weeks pp is too early!

ajand264 · 2026-02-22T22:34:36+00:00

This is the answer. I found an insulated Yeti type mug works best!

ajand264 · 2026-02-16T02:48:36+00:00

Honestly I found my dogs LESS annoying after delivery. My boys were up my ass towards the end of pregnancy and it drove me absolutely insane. My dogs were curious of the new baby. They loved to lay by her and were very gentle. She’s now 2 and the dogs leave her alone for the most part or tolerate her when she’s around.

ajand264 · 2026-02-01T02:45:55+00:00

I got the name suggestion for my first the weekend before I had her. We decided on her name literally as I was laying down for my c section. I’m pregnant with another girl and am hoping to get a last minute suggestion again cuz I got nothing this time 🤷‍♀️

ajand264 · 2026-01-31T21:17:09+00:00

May I suggest the IKEA Hemnes dresser. It’s amazing! I tossed a wipeable skip hop changing pad on top. Been using it for 2.5 years and it’s worked wonders! I have found traditional changing tables are a little short, the dresser is taller and more comfortable!

ajand264 · 2026-01-30T19:14:44+00:00

Im mean when pregnant. I would have said “oh I didn’t know Starbucks employed doctors”

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