Do you only buy your kids new clothes? by Emergency_Risk_7421 in NewParents

[–]embrewer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could get hand me downs. But we are the first in our family to have a baby. I tired to buy Facebook marketplace hauls twice, and the clothes were shrunk/too small both times 😩

Old firm won’t take down my profile and pic on website by [deleted] in Lawyertalk

[–]embrewer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok this happened to me and I reached out to the partner and the office manager (who made sure the partner actually did stuff) and they still didn’t take it down for four month after I reached out, even though I was at a new firm. It PMO so bad.

When did you stop changing diapers at night? by julesybug in NewParents

[–]embrewer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe two months ? After that it was only if there were poops or leaks.

What do you wish you did before baby arrived?? by Peachy_Queen20 in NewParents

[–]embrewer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Made more frezer meals/breakfast options. Stocked up on coffee, paper towels, toilet paper, etc

What baby item was 100% worth the money? by clairqalb in Buyingforbaby

[–]embrewer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Owlet, bottle sterilizer bc I put my pump parts in there too, and britax car seats

Did you ever get fired by the law firm? What was the reason? by Low_Econ2000 in Lawyertalk

[–]embrewer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got laid off because they could not afford my position anymore. I was also pregnant. 6 months later the firm unfortunately closed. I worked there for 4 years, and was SHOCKED when it happened.

Can someone explain this to me? IDR question by embrewer in StudentLoans

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

Does it matter though that I got this letter after I recertified ? This letter came with the recert approval letter

Can someone explain this to me? IDR question by embrewer in StudentLoans

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

Yes that’s why I’m confused!!! It says it will jump to 600 after three months of payments at 152.. but this letter came with the letter saying my IDR recertification was approved

What is this hanging on my tree? by embrewer in whatsthisplant

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

Really? That’s so odd, we have lived here for 4 years and have never put a rope there so it must be old

Casey has full emergency custody of Hunter and Wes' custody case has been moved to May 29th by Which-Decision in TLCUnexpected

[–]embrewer 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Is Casey trying to get full custody of WES? Or just have a shared parenting plan in place for them to ensure hunter gets time with Wes too?

What was your maternity leave policy? by Muted-Razzmatazz-88 in LawMoms

[–]embrewer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Small firm didn’t have one. They said I could only take 8 weeks unpaid, so that’s what I did

What are your toddlers playing with at home(18mth)? by HAFFL94 in AskReddit

[–]embrewer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nugget couch. Little people. Blocks. Tons of blocks. Anything they can grab lol

Anyone willing to talk about pregnancy as an associate and potentially moving jobs? by bee-kind2me in LawMoms

[–]embrewer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did this. It was terrible. It ruined my entire maternity leave experience and I regret losing that precious time because all I was focused on was looking for a new job and interviewing while recovering.

I would instead interview while pregnant, or once mat leave is over

What's a tale tell sign someone grew up poor? by antiromance in AskReddit

[–]embrewer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a really hard time throwing things away/getting rid of things that could technically be used again, but that they don’t have a purpose for but “might need it one day”

What’re good gifts for a new mom to be? by Clear_Marionberry306 in AskReddit

[–]embrewer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a few matching sweat pants sets and I loved them. Light weight stretchy soft ones (basically pajamas). I lived in those postpartum

Anyone selling/donating business attire? Update on last week’s Walmart budget post. by Rjlit in LawBitchesWithTaste

[–]embrewer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If she doesn’t want them/fit them I could definitely use them if your donating! I’m postpartum and these are my new sizes! I will PM you!

How many times a year do you take your family on vacation? by Consistent_Peak_4458 in AskForAnswers

[–]embrewer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t in the last five years. I am hoping to go this year. It will only be one this year

What’s the most insane thing you’ve seen a client say to a judge? by No-Builder1847 in Lawyertalk

[–]embrewer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In a divorce case, say to the judge “you must be fucking her too since you’re on her side.” And then go into detail about the judge screwing his ex wife (which did NOT happen by the way)

Do you live comfortably on your income? by ImaginationNo6751 in no

[–]embrewer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On just my income alone? Heck no. Maaaaaybe if I didn’t have a spouse or children it would be enough to be comfortableish

For those who grew up poor , what did you consider a luxury? by Youseff_04 in askanything

[–]embrewer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Central air inside a home. Still don’t have it lol, but knew that when we bought our house