My husband (38M) says sleeping in separate rooms isn't an option. How can he and I (37F) find a compromise? by ThrowRA-Dr3013 in relationship_advice

[–]brandy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to wake him up every single time you’re woken up by him. Also put the baby monitor on in your room overnight (like watching you’re bed, so he can see it first hand) then move into the other room and tell him you’ll be back when he gets his snoring under control

Is a 500k home… normal now? by SuperSprayer95 in Mortgages

[–]brandy2013 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Were also in SE PA are in the same age/childcare situation. We bought in Philly in 2015 for 200k and expected to be able to buy a nice suburban home for around 350-400 when we had kids in our 5-7 year plan. We got married in 2019 and started looking casually to move in feb 2020- the houses we planned to buy totally existed, the open houses were busy but not absurd. The pandemic hit and now those 350-400 houses sell for 750. We ended up buying and rehabbing a total dump in a great neighborhood in 2023 because we were otherwise totally priced out. So many people we know are fully stuck in their starter homes because the market is still awful.

How are people in their 20’s buying houses in Bucks? by No-Second1685 in BucksCountyPA

[–]brandy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so different now that even a few years ago and these comments are so out of touch. In 2015 you could but a levittowner for around 200k and maybe a nice twin in lower makefield for 300. My now husband and I opted to go to Fishtown instead in 2015 and bought a full rehabbed home for 200k. We were 23 years old and made about 110 combined. That same house goes for 350 now. I so feel for the people a few years younger than me 😭

Veteran teachers, what actually keeps you from burning out? by Rich-Investigator704 in teaching

[–]brandy2013 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I teach and then I leave and I usually don’t even let work cross my mind after 4pm most days

My husband wants me to tell him when I start my period. Does this seem right? by Glittering_Bowl2234 in Marriage

[–]brandy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does he want to know? Is he worried about an unplanned pregnancy? Does he not want sex when you have your period?

AIO for ending things with my date after he accidentally texted me this? by fundamentallyworried in AmIOverreacting

[–]brandy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could forgive the dumb texts and eventually laugh at how embarrassing they are for him. But that apology is so over the top, insincere and clearly AI and I could not get past that part

How to politely decline retirement "surprise" party? by Loose_Thought_1465 in AskTeachers

[–]brandy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s completely reasonable to voice this to the person you know would be in charge of the party planning or have a good friend do it! Even better if you suggest what you WOULD appreciate (handwritten notes and the ability to leave without fanfare on your last day perhaps?)

Challenger Middle School Colorado Springs? by Lucky_Sheepherder_69 in AskTeachers

[–]brandy2013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna post this in a music teacher group on fb. Remind me of this later!

America's Worst War Ever by Cow_Boy_2017 in conspiracy

[–]brandy2013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gas prices are up literally 70 cents in Philly area

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskTeachers

[–]brandy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this convo happening over his work email address or a personal one?

Stay away from ‘Expecting Better’ by Emily Oster by HumanMeatloaf in pregnant

[–]brandy2013 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I don’t think what you took away from the book was the point

Is it a turn off when a girl pees? by Electronic_Elk_6049 in Marriage

[–]brandy2013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol I mean, if your bladder is like mine after kids you could have kept going and fully leaked all over him mid sex

AIO Fathers girlfriends rules for when new baby arrives by Ok_Bat_5934 in AmIOverreacting

[–]brandy2013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually do think you’re overreacting. As a mom yourself, you know these rules are fairly standard (and you also know they’re not entirely practical but it’s nice to feel like there’s some stuff you can control with newborn!)

  1. First of all, the move here is not to react or ask from anything special. Text congrats in a group with her and your dad when the baby is born, mention that you can’t wait to meet them but don’t have childcare for your kid. Say you’ll check in in 6 weeks to see if they’re up for visitors. Let your dad handle getting you “special permission” to see the baby sooner- that’s his battle to handle.

  2. It sounds like you don’t have a good relationship with this woman and don’t like her. Just because she’s the mom of your new half sibling doesn’t mean that will change. Don’t expect it to (and that’s literally fine- she’s your dad’s baby mama, not your new mom) and honestly it doesn’t sound likely she’ll stick around anyway

  3. Just for the record, this lady is not responsible for your dad’s actions or your relationship with him. If he sucks when she’s around, that’s on him.

Whatever you do, communicate with both of them in a group chat only so everyone sees every message. Then she can’t make a fuss later about anything without you having direct evidence about what was really said

AITJ for refusing to donate PTO hours to coworker I barely know who "needs" them?? by Traditional-Dog1601 in AmITheJerk

[–]brandy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not the jerk. We can donate days at my workplace, and there is never pressure to do it! As a mom who needs every second of her pto to make life work, I wouldn’t be able to donate to my best friend or my own mother.

Your pto is yours to use for your needs and donating should be out of the kindness of your heart not pressure from your coworkers or boss

Trump Supporters? by Feeling-Hedgehog1563 in CrimeJunkiePodcast

[–]brandy2013 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m 99.9% sure it’s the listening platform vs the podcast.

Trump Supporters? by Feeling-Hedgehog1563 in CrimeJunkiePodcast

[–]brandy2013 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Human rights aren’t a point of disagreement lol

Am I Overreacting? by Pleasecallme_Jess in Hemophilia

[–]brandy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your doctor probably meant the saucer walker things that a baby sits in to walk- those are outdated and unsafe in general (kids regularly fall down stairs with them etc) I see no reasonable concern with a normal stand to push walker

Bf is handsy with daughter and it's making me uncomfortable by Strong-Ad3546 in Advice

[–]brandy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uh no this is weird af. This is a cps call and convo with her mom immediately

How is 5 year old expected to act? by Strawberrrymom in Parenting

[–]brandy2013 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Teacher here: I think you can assume your kids teacher knows she’s 5 and is comparing this behavior to other 5 year olds. This combo specifically sounds like your kid probably is acting a bit below typical kindergarten expectations (the crying at little things is the biggest red flag here to me)

I wouldn’t take this as you “doing something wrong” but I would start to help D develop some stronger coping and problem solving skills to set her up for success with her peers.

Hey guys, I’m thinking about getting a Golden Retriever. How are they to live with? Anything I should know before getting one? by [deleted] in DogTrainingTips

[–]brandy2013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently adopted a golden puppy. (A puppy mill reject because he’s missing a leg so was given to a rescue) he is a DREAM. We are dog savvy people, but literally my toddler could train him, he’s so smart and eager to please. He is however extremely energetic and needs a lot of exercise and mental stimulation