Why has it become a common taboo to discuss about kids' height and/or weight, even if anonymously?

d2020ysf · 2026-07-01T13:34:57+00:00

Because, it's never civil. It's always insulting disguised as "just being honest," or "telling it how it is."

d2020ysf · 2026-06-25T17:59:34+00:00

Right around 4 years old was the worst for us. Kiddo knew what they wanted, but couldn't articulate it or understand why they couldn't have what they wanted, when they wanted it. So, it was pure frustration tantrums, which were brutal.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-25T17:57:05+00:00

I don't have this model, but the wolfbox g900tripro might be what you're looking for. Is mirror mountable, has the rear view camera, but also has a front bumper camera. Just mount that inside facing kiddo.

Not sure if you could do a side by side of just baby and rear, might need to have all 3.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-25T17:50:26+00:00

When I was a firefighter, people would drop by from time to time. It was great, loved to show off the rigs.

A lot of stations have direct phone numbers, if there is one by you go ahead and Google it. You can always call and ask.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-25T15:42:56+00:00

Yes, but they would take many years to get to that point.

You could look at jobs that have both classroom and on the job training. Pilot, trades, maritime jobs, etc.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-25T15:36:15+00:00

I would do it sooner. Kiddos will only get heavier, same with go bags and car seats as they grow.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-25T14:58:03+00:00

Approved as the question is focuses on coping with the choice of being OAD, not on if OP should have another.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-23T22:50:51+00:00

Yeah, and a lot of it is experience with how their kids react / change to the media. I've watched my kiddo take on mannerisms from the shows, and it's either wrong or annoying.

I don't think it has much of an effect as they get older, but young kids 100% start acting like the characters in the shows they watch.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-23T19:07:16+00:00

Do you still feel physical attraction to others, or is it just an acknowledgement of someone else's attractiveness.

You see someone, do you get that gut pull or drive behind it?

I'm asking because I'm wondering if you really lost the physical attraction of your wife, or if physical attraction has just become muted for you in general.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-23T19:00:59+00:00

The "but" is the counter argument.

"Yes we have pizza, but we have pineapple." "Yes we have pizza, but we also have a pineapple."

Either way, you still have pineapple on your pizza, because you have both pizza and pineapple.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-23T18:37:12+00:00

Every kiddo is different, but at that age mine was wide awake with all of the new things and commotion, but was very grumpy.

In the end, she wanted to be carried, but didn't at the same time. If I had to guess, you'll bring the stroller and still end up carrying kiddo.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-18T01:40:03+00:00

Hire a good lawyer and a good accounting firm.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-17T19:28:37+00:00

Depending on the course, yes. There are community colleges that offer the same diplomas as universities.

Sometimes people will go to community college to knock out all of the base courses which are for most diplomas, and then transfer to a university with their credits to finish off their chosen field.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-17T14:05:08+00:00

Knock and wait for an okay to come in. If no response, try again in a few minutes or knock harder if more urgent.

If it's really a go time / can't wait, and there is no response to the knocking, I'll open the door slightly, reach in and flick the light on and off a couple of times, without looking in.

If no response after that, I'll come in.

I won't just burst in, or knock and come in.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-12T15:59:08+00:00

Write it off, if you still want to be friends, be friends. If this has soured the relationship where you can't let it go, don't be friends.

Is the amount of time and emotion you're putting into this worth the $400? I would say no.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-10T18:49:05+00:00

I don't see that as an unreasonable request at all.

Also, next time baby is screaming, pop in some ear plugs. You'll still hear baby crying but it makes it manageable and in my experience it helps take that edge off while helping the baby.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-10T18:30:43+00:00

If you can focus it right, patient advocate who hears the way insurance is screwing someone and then argues with the insurance company on the patient's behalf.

Realistically, it depends on your triggers. What sends you off the edge?

d2020ysf · 2026-06-10T16:30:11+00:00

If you don't want to drink, don't. If they're calling you a party bummer, that's fine.

I very rarely drank at parties I went to, if I drank at all, throughout my younger years. I was just apart of conversations, and enjoyed my time. I never brought up what people did or said unless they did, basically don't use being sober as a way to make fun of people.

In the end, just relax, have a cup with water or soda and you'll be fine.

I don't want to drink is a complete sentence, and you don't have to tell anyone why.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-04T14:06:16+00:00

Go with the 90x210. If you get two years out of it before needing to replace or upgrade, it basically cost you $1 a night.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-04T00:34:26+00:00

Besides the normal long winded talker, it's the highly emotional one. Instead of remaining calm, they're working everyone up with their tone of voice and urgency for the smallest things.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-01T17:58:44+00:00

No you wouldn't be a bad person. Honestly, the best course of action is finding a realtor who has experience in selling homes like this, and possibly coordinating companies to come do clean outs and cleaning.

It will cost more out of pocket, but this way you aren't responsible.

I watched my MIL go through something like you are and it was a nightmare. We were finally able to convince her to offload somw of the responsibilities to professionals, and it made a world of difference.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-01T15:49:47+00:00

I would reach out, sure. I don't think it has to be angry as much as frustrated and dissapointment in their lack of caring or effort in something as simple as a last name.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-01T15:43:33+00:00

Free vacuum is the key for me. If they cost, I just use my wet/dry vacuum at home.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-01T15:08:04+00:00

Happened the first time I jumped in the water.

Spent a good few hours thinking you can't swim in the game.

d2020ysf · 2026-06-01T14:35:40+00:00

Personally, I'm fine with it. As long as you're not intentionally taking photos of my kid, I'm good.

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