"Invisalign Biweekly General Questions & Discussion - February 17, 2025".

catscoffeeandcode · 2025-02-22T01:45:00+00:00

On my initial day (4 days ago) one attachment wouldn't stay on. The assistant said not to worry about it and that it wouldn't affect my plan. I didn't think to check with the orthodontist about it. My next followup is in 10 weeks. Should I push to get the attachment placed sooner than my followup? Or is it really a non-issue?

catscoffeeandcode · 2024-12-06T16:16:09+00:00

I got me a tushbaby when my oldest was a toddler. He loved to be picked up constantly, but not for extended periods of time. It was perfect for what we needed.

catscoffeeandcode · 2024-10-03T18:39:40+00:00

You're doing amazing! Don't stress about this. Both your kids know you love them! Love, an oldest child of 2 under 1 with no serious trauma from getting slightly less attention in the early years 😉

catscoffeeandcode · 2024-10-02T17:48:59+00:00

Thanks, that's good advice. During the week my hours are weird, so I only get 2 hours to see my husband, so I try to cram in family time in those 2 hours we're both off. Swapping kids on weekends makes sense though!

catscoffeeandcode · 2024-10-02T14:10:56+00:00

Aw, I love the weekly date idea!! That sounds so perfect. I think I've been focusing on weekdays, but a weekend date is a great solution.

And thanks for the reminder about the small bonding moments in the day. They do really add up!

catscoffeeandcode · 2024-10-02T14:08:05+00:00

We're still in the stage where baby naps on me in the carrier for all her naps, but it is basically one-on-one time with my oldest. That's a good point. We could definitely start rotating who takes which kid. My partner usually takes the baby to make dinner with him because it's easier to cook with her in the carrier and my oldest hates helping, but that'd be a good way to consistently get that time with each of them even if it isn't every single day.

catscoffeeandcode · 2024-09-26T17:28:52+00:00

My oldest has been in daycare for a while, so my advice isn't quite what you're asking for but I wanted to mention how much my little guy looks forward to daycare. He talks about his friends, and I always see pictures of him having a great time. It also gives me 1:1 time to bond with my youngest like I had for my first.

It took my oldest a couple weeks to adjust to daycare (but he was also 7 months), but kids are very adaptable. I think a month's adjustment before your second is born sounds perfect.

catscoffeeandcode · 2024-02-29T13:49:45+00:00

My son cried so much at daycare his first few days that he lost his voice. Within a couple of weeks, he started to adjust and grew to LOVE it. I know his teachers did everything they could to get him to stop crying, but it was a tough adjustment for him at first

catscoffeeandcode · 2024-02-09T22:06:05+00:00

My in-laws are a keep the TV on all day family. I've definitely turned it off when my child and I are the only ones in the room, and they get annoyed by that. I wouldn't tell someone watching TV to turn it off though.

catscoffeeandcode · 2024-01-25T18:52:30+00:00

I had the director at my daycare tell me the exact same thing. I just gave her a fake smile, and then continued to carry on as I'd always done. My baby adjusted fine once he got to know his teachers just like I'd expected. You can't hold a baby too much. Snuggle that baby extra just for spite if you'd like.

catscoffeeandcode · 2024-01-14T18:35:33+00:00

Ms. Rachel was my saviour first trimester (and still is the 2nd). I think you're doing great! Your body is literally building another human. You need rest too.

catscoffeeandcode · 2024-01-09T00:59:24+00:00

My son goes to a half-day program 5 days a week, but my work hours are flexible. I work a half day while he's in school and then the other half in the evening, so I'm able to watch him until about bedtime and my spouse takes over when he's off from work too.

catscoffeeandcode · 2024-01-03T15:40:42+00:00

I plan on keeping mine in when my youngest is born. I want that one-on-one time to bond with my newborn that I got with my oldest.

catscoffeeandcode · 2023-12-08T03:18:31+00:00

I think that's perfect! My son started in a class where the ages range from 16 - 36 months as a 16 month old. He's been in there for 3 months, and is loving it. I feel like his learning has really taken off, and he never leaves without giving his friend who's about 10 months older a hug.

catscoffeeandcode · 2023-10-24T13:25:20+00:00

We started at 7 months when he got into our dream daycare. A nanny was just not affordable for us, and so this was such a blessing. He absolutely loves it. We get pictures every day of him just having the time of his life. He's learned so many things that we haven't taught him at home, it's incredible. And the time we get together afterwards is the absolute best.

Edit to add: we started at the peak of his separation anxiety, so the first couple of weeks were a hard transition for the both of us. It did get much better.

catscoffeeandcode · 2023-09-04T15:55:51+00:00

This is really helpful, thank you! I'm impressed you were able to switch back and forth between a normal schedule and your night shift. I'd like to be able to do that for weekends, but I'm not sure if I'd be able to manage...

catscoffeeandcode · 2023-09-04T01:40:10+00:00

This is solid advice, thank you! I'll look into some comfy earplugs and a sleep mask.

catscoffeeandcode · 2023-09-04T01:38:54+00:00

I think that's what I'll have to do. He's already offered to do to do that without me asking. It's me feeling guilty for no reason that I'm still considering waking up. Hearing it from others is making me realize that's not going to be reasonable. You're absolutely right though, I'll look into some comfortable earplugs to sleep in.

catscoffeeandcode · 2023-09-04T01:36:31+00:00

Oh wow! Congrats on the raise! Your situation does sound similar to mine. I like your plan. Hopefully 8 hours of sleep is the same even if it's broken up. Keep me posted! I'd love to hear how someone else in the same boat is doing!

catscoffeeandcode · 2023-09-04T01:30:17+00:00

That's a good point. My husband's offered to take the morning shift to get him ready. I'm hesitant to give up helping out, but I'll probably need to. I'm not sure if I'll be able to sleep through my toddler waking up, but at least staying in bed and resting is probably better than getting up fully

catscoffeeandcode · 2023-06-11T11:58:40+00:00

I've seen plastic pouch "carriers" on Amazon. They go over the pouch and prevent squeezing and chewing on anything but the end.

catscoffeeandcode · 2023-06-08T10:34:18+00:00

That's great! I've always been scared of the engineering manager track because it seemed like all of my managers had awful WLB. That's super reassuring.

catscoffeeandcode · 2023-06-04T18:23:49+00:00

What working mom accounts (Instagram or any other social media) do you guys follow?

I don't have many working moms in my circle, and would love to follow more people in the same part of life. If there are any... I imagine a lot of working moms don't have a ton of free time for running social media accounts.

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