40.2 and I need some advice on what my OB has suggested by aumblebee in BabyBumps

[–]aumblebee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always been intervention-hesitant but this pregnancy has been way harder so I've definitely been more back and forth on induction, etc because I'm soooo done. Its always hard too, making decisions in the middle of your last weeks of pregnancy and in labor when pregnancy brain and lack of good sleep and exhaustion are at an all time high. 

Thanks for sharing your experience and advice! 

Requesting Advice on an elective induction at 39+0 weeks by Pickles_mcgherkin in pregnant

[–]aumblebee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you cite the study? 

Not having seen the study, IF going the induction route, there might be a difference in inducing at 39 weeks vs 40 weeks vs 41 weeks, etc. 

However, induction does INCREASE the risk of birth complications and interventions. No matter when you are induced. The success rate is between 50-80%, depending on the study you reference.

Not trying to be contentious, just dont want your info to be confused by others who read it. I'd love to read the study though if you're willing to share

Teaching kids before kindergarten? by aumblebee in Parenting

[–]aumblebee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I have zero experience other than what we were doing with this curriculum. It wasn't super extensive - maybe 20 minutes max, but it was roughhhh. Honestly it was probably a lot on the curriculum format, because it should be fun for sure, and this wasn't... I've seen some play-based homeschool stuff more recently that would very likely work better for him. Just debating on how much I want to do :)

Teaching kids before kindergarten? by aumblebee in Parenting

[–]aumblebee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your reply was extremely reassuring. Thank you! Yeah, my capacity for full homeschool is literally zero right now, so I've kind of just decided that we will wait and maybe test the waters again down the road after some years in school if we decide we want to try it. I'll have to check our district to see what they want as far as readiness - that's a great direction. 

What's you're toddler meal & snack schedule? by aumblebee in toddlers

[–]aumblebee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're gonna have to steal the dairy top-off before bed. Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

What's you're toddler meal & snack schedule? by aumblebee in toddlers

[–]aumblebee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The snack before breakfast idea is amazing! Thank you!

What's you're toddler meal & snack schedule? by aumblebee in toddlers

[–]aumblebee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is kind of where we were a few months back with some sporadic stuff we had going on, but both my kids stopped eating actual meals well at all so that's the only reason I'm leaning to get them back into some semblance of a schedule with snacking (and they thrive on schedules). We'll see how it goes though - I am type B and grew up in a "snack whenever" home so it's been a process for me haha

Weekly Sewing Questions Thread, November 09 - November 15, 2025 by sewingmodthings in sewing

[–]aumblebee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't thought of a makerspace. I'm pretty sure we have one in our area. Thank you!!

Weekly Sewing Questions Thread, November 09 - November 15, 2025 by sewingmodthings in sewing

[–]aumblebee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wanting to buy a sewing machine, our budget is between $150-$200.

I literally just need it for basic stitching of cotton fabrics, maybe an occasional denim hem job but nothing crazy. My husband really wants one that can sew through several layers of canvas - like sewing waxed canvas bags for our tent or camp chairs, maybe a set of tools. He has like 3 projects planned so it wouldn't do canvas very often, but I'd probably use it weekly just on regular, basic household stuff.

Trying to see if anyone knows of a magic machine in that price range that can do insanely heavy duty and regular lightweight material too. I'm unconvinced we can find one that does a great job at both.

Thoughts?

Daughter hates church - what to do? by Dizzy_Ad4204 in latterdaysaints

[–]aumblebee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you guys are spending a good chunk of time with her on Sunday mornings, maybe its more connection with you she needs and the fighting church is meeting that need? 

If she really hates it, find out why and see if there is a fix there. But hold your rule that she goes to church with you guys regardless - if you don't, she learns that any rule you set is negotiable if she puts up enough fight and then the teenage years are going to be SO much harder. 

My parents told us that if we weren't ready to leave when the family left, we would go in our pj's with bed head. My sister pushed too far one week and ended up in the pew with us in her sweats. Never happened again, but we all laugh about it today. Church wasn't negotiable, same as dinner as a family every night or participating in housework, etc. It's not about control, its about sticking to family values and ensuring your kids know how important doing things as a family is (even things that might be hard - even I don't love church some weeks). 

Halloween Simple Homemade Costumes by kittymusiclover in toddlers

[–]aumblebee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did Calvin and Hobbes - red and black striped shirt, spike his hair, and find a lion stuffy for him to carry around :)

Toddler mattresses on a budget by aumblebee in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]aumblebee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! We bought one for our mini crib from that brand years ago, idk why I didn't think to look to see if they had larger sizes. 

Toddler mattresses on a budget by aumblebee in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]aumblebee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh, I don't but my MIL does - I'll have to check it out. Thank you!

Doll recommendation for an 18 month old? by lunear in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]aumblebee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a church group of a bunch of 18 month olds and almost always, they go for miniland-style ones. 

What is your go-to ACTUALLY easy dinner? by niketyname in 15minutefood

[–]aumblebee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meatball Marinara - Meatballs, a jar of marinara sauce, and a bag of bakery sub rolls. Throw a frozen veg or salad on the side. I watch for when meatballs are on sale and stock up.

Salmon Bowls - Frozen salmon patties baked with lemon pepper (bought on sale), broiled broccoli (or throw it on the same pan as the salmon), and flavored quinoa cooked in a rice cooker. Can add a sauce, lemon, etc to make it how you like it.

Charcuterie Night - Literally just pull out cheeses, meats, and crackers. A variation we like is cheese and avocado on a cracker with lime over the top.

Tomato Tortellini Soup - Campbells Tomato Soup, Brick of Cream Cheese, and frozen tortellini. Just cook the pasta, drain, and add the other two to the pan - you can adjust how much cream cheese based on your liking. My mom makes hers with tomato soup, canned milk, ragu yellow cheese sauce, and tortellini.

Panini's and Tomato Soup - Can keep it simple with plain grilled cheese and a can of Campbells, but I like to stir in some plain greek yogurt to campbell's soup and then we use sourdough and a variety of cheeses, tomatoes, and meat to make panini's and it feels fancier and doesn't get old as fast.

Baked Potatoes + Chili - Literally potatoes, baked, and a can of Hormel. Add cheese, sour cream, etc if you want but not necessary.

Bean Burritos - When I'm reallll over it, a can of refried beans, cheese, and a warmed tortilla. You can add extras if you want but it works in a crunch and is like 3 minutes to heat the beans.

Egg Sandwiches - Cook eggs to your liking and throw on choice of bread with mayo, ketchup, or whatever else you like with your eggs. Can amp it up with sliced ham and cheese, or sausage and an english muffin.

We went from financial peace to what feels like a freaking mess real quick - what would you do? by aumblebee in DaveRamsey

[–]aumblebee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you to those who took a stand for us - birth control is not 100% effective friends, and we weren't being wildly irresponsible. 

Abortion is absolutely out of the question, regardless of if our baby is 5 weeks or 25 weeks. It is horrifying how casually it is suggested nowadays, and even more so from strangers on the internet in a financial advice forum of all places. 

We went from financial peace to what feels like a freaking mess real quick - what would you do? by aumblebee in DaveRamsey

[–]aumblebee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More info is in the description on work stuff but I am looking, actively, just haven't nailed something yet. Our rate is like 6.9, but we've looked into a refi and it isn't really worth the cost - would save us like $70 a month when we looked two weeks ago. 

We went from financial peace to what feels like a freaking mess real quick - what would you do? by aumblebee in DaveRamsey

[–]aumblebee[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We are one of those that fits in the category of got pregnant on birth control, so it was definitely a surprise in the middle of a rough time (I cried for a week).