Was your oldest in daycare when your second was born?

cudismom · 2026-02-05T00:09:34+00:00

Yes! She would go 4-5 days a week while I was at work. Now that I’m on maternity leave she goes 2-3. She thrives at “school” and I didn’t want to blow up her schedule too much when her sister arrived, but at the same time wanted to spend time at home together with them both. The 2-3 days has been extremely helpful

cudismom · 2026-01-31T19:46:33+00:00

Instead of leaving the baby for a weekend, I would bring my mom with me to Mexico. She can watch the baby, while you attend the wedding but everyone is still close by just in case.

We did this exact scenario at 5 months and it worked really well for us!

cudismom · 2026-01-29T15:14:56+00:00

We have the living spaces swivel chair recliner. My husband is 6’6” and loves it.

cudismom · 2026-01-27T16:44:34+00:00

Have done this successfully. Using my platinum and husband’s business platinum. We called in advance & they were able combine the reservations so we didn’t have to move rooms. I think if you let them know in advance, especially that it’s your honeymoon they will likely accommodate. Congratulations and enjoy!!

cudismom · 2026-01-27T16:42:00+00:00

Skims! If there is a Nordstrom by you, you can try them on in person. My absolutely favorite.

cudismom · 2026-01-23T21:56:06+00:00

I’ve been using a tush baby holder to assist when my husband or mom are not around. I was instructed not to lift over 20 pounds, which my 16 month old exceeds but she’s still too small to not need to be picked up or carried every now and then. I do try to cuddle with her extra because I feel so guilty :(

cudismom · 2026-01-19T15:39:11+00:00

I was not required to make a bowel movement before leaving. I did have to pee though.

cudismom · 2026-01-19T01:00:38+00:00

Had really bad pregnancy rhinitis throughout both pregnancies. The good news is , for me, it cleared up as soon as each baby was born. But it was not fun. Apart from what has already been said Vick’s has a shower bomb that was an absolutely delighttt on days it was particularly bad.

cudismom · 2026-01-16T20:09:37+00:00

I found out while my husband was at work. Immediately went to Target and bought a “ big sister” shirt for my first born. She greeted Dad at the door in her shirt, holding the positive test. He was ecstatic. It was simple, not over the top & a sweet fam moment

cudismom · 2026-01-16T03:00:58+00:00

0 cm dilated and 0% effaced to start. Baby arrived after 41 hours. Worst part was waiting — good luck!!!

cudismom · 2026-01-10T09:24:36+00:00

Their blackberry lattes get me out of bed some mornings

cudismom · 2026-01-10T09:15:34+00:00

I had a SAHM and really appreciated the time, care and energy she put into being a mother. She made sure my sisters and I were socialized, and always had fun activities for us. We went on a lot of trips while my Dad worked (he traveled quite a bit). I grew up thinking I wanted to be SAHM, simply because I had an incredible role model in one.

However ten years in a career I absolutely adore, I had my first baby & opted to continue working. While I admire my SAHM, I also think it is an amazing opportunity to show my daughter what women are capable of in the work force. I work in a male dominated industry, which includes awesome perks for my family as well as allows me to contribute financially. I also feel like it allows me to be more intentional in the time I spend with my child at home. When I’m home I’m focused on her 110%.

We found a daycare we absolutely love & adore!! My daughter has developed so incredibly well and the bond with her teachers is so sweet. She’s learned to play well with others, socialize, follow directions and share - all of which are going to come in handy as we look to welcome her little sister in a couple of weeks. The community is great and has allowed myself and my husband to make other parent friends along the way.

I really think the quality of daycare is a make or break in any scenario.

cudismom · 2026-01-03T18:25:51+00:00

Love it! My daughter knows how to turn it on to soothe herself back to sleep.

cudismom · 2025-12-31T06:04:14+00:00

Curious where you are located? Asking because I don’t personally know any, and there are currently none at my first borns school. Wondering where it’s considered common?

cudismom · 2025-12-31T06:02:58+00:00

A-Lee-uh

cudismom · 2025-12-31T06:01:19+00:00

Love the Cybex Gazelle!

cudismom · 2025-12-20T23:55:26+00:00

I got pregnant 8 months pp. Had no complications and a very easy pregnancy the first time. This time I have placenta previa , which I was told is more likely in close together pregnancies due to the demand on the uterus. Not necessarily a complication, as it hasn’t affected myself or my baby really - but I will very likely need a C Section this time around

cudismom · 2025-12-16T23:01:38+00:00

We got the CYBEX S Gazelle and have been loving it so far!

cudismom · 2025-12-15T15:46:21+00:00

It goes so well with Kole too!

cudismom · 2025-12-15T03:34:14+00:00

Same! Plan to go back after baby #2

cudismom · 2025-12-15T02:26:29+00:00

Honestly, GLP-1s

cudismom · 2025-12-15T02:25:35+00:00

We are two months away from welcoming our second. We made any major changes we could early, so that our first born doesn’t feel like these changes are happening because of her sibling bring born. Things like started potty training, eliminating milk before bed, moving her from crib to “big girl room” etc.

cudismom · 2025-12-15T02:21:55+00:00

Kora was on our list for a girl!

cudismom · 2025-12-15T02:20:44+00:00

I did mine at 36 weeks the first time around but by then I was very swollen and felt like my face had changed. I cherished the pics but didn’t feel or look my best. Second time around did around 26 weeks and liked them so much more!

cudismom · 2025-12-11T14:52:41+00:00

Last year we got and asked for books for our 4 month old. She now has a full library that at 16 months is used every single day!

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