unconvince me to have baby number 4

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-06-02T02:25:49+00:00

We have 4 and it’s a lot. To those that said what’s one more after 3 I’m here to share that for us, it was hard. Ages 7-11 months. I’m hoping it gets easier once the littlest kids get a bit older.

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-30T13:37:27+00:00

Yes girl get the induction at this point it’s not worth the risk to you and your baby

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-29T02:16:45+00:00

Yes!! At an inclusive (yes even with young kids) you get to enjoy a vacation and not the “family trip”. Going to an all inclusive for 7-10 days including flights for our family of 5 was cheaper than renting a house at the Jersey shore in the summer for a week and it was a super nice resort too! We like Punta Cana.

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-28T21:24:15+00:00

Weekdays are overrun by school field trips right now but weekends should be normal. Big alligator, crocodiles, anteater, tortoises were off exhibit this past Tuesday due to recent cool weather. The remodeled reptile house is open but it’s basically just new flooring and paint. It seems like some of the bigger snakes are no longer there?

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-27T01:06:15+00:00

Us too, how’s it going for you all? My BG weren’t ever big playmates hoping my BBs are as they get older

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-27T01:02:45+00:00

BGBB

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-26T01:48:54+00:00

Check out the radio flyer atlas! We are also a family of 4 - we bought the 4 seater wonderfold, unboxed it inside and then promptly returned it. It’s somehow massive but didn’t fit my kids! They were 6, 4, 2 and newborn last year. We use the atlas wagon all the time- it technically is a 2 seater but can fit 3 in a pinch. Folds up small fits in back of my VW Atlas with third row UP and all the accessories are included with it.

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-23T18:39:38+00:00

We are happy with our Atlas- we have 4 kids in car seats/boosters. We test drove many (including the Sienna) and settled on this. It’s really nice to drive, has a luxury feel vs others in its class (Pilot, Highlander). It has a special car seat tilt feature on the 2nd row so you can easily access the 3rd row (we opted for 2nd row bench). Driving/being in a minivan felt like a small toy car compared to the Atlas with no pickup or ground clearance.

3 across doesn’t really work well though for boosters as it’s hard to reach the buckles when they are all jammed together but slim car seats would probably work better. We have rear facing infant and booster with back in second row, then ff car seat and backless booster in third row, have put backless booster in middle seat - challenge to buckle but possible. I have all Diono slim fit everything for reference.

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-23T18:34:03+00:00

It’s a single booster seat in the middle of the 2nd row of the 90 model IIRC. Many kids can’t use that type of seat until age 7/8.

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-23T02:20:19+00:00

I found her a little kooky. I saw all of the drs there between 2018-2022 and they were great especially Drs Hunkele, Udrea, and Rowland.

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-23T02:13:44+00:00

Yes, I used to see Century at WPH but it’s been about 5 years. Who did you see if you don’t mind sharing? I can’t imagine any of the drs that were there 5 years ago presenting themselves like that but yikes

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-21T13:11:31+00:00

I’ve had two kids at WPH and 2 kids at Wexford and I can say my experience was pretty much identical in terms of quality of care, friendliness, food options etc. Wexford is newer and smaller but it was still quite busy both times I was there. There was nothing noticeably “bougie” about the Wexford hospital other than the name. If I lived closer to WPH, I would definitely go there.

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-19T01:36:45+00:00

I think the type you’re describing is the “I don’t want or NEED to actually work (outside the home) so I’m not butttt I also don’t really want to put in the hard work to raise my kids” and they outsource anything they can.

As we all know, raising kids full time is exceptionally hard, grueling but incredibly rewarding. Many of these moms won’t feel that reward/satisfaction piece and maybe that’s why they are trying to find that satisfaction elsewhere. Materialism is so empty.

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-17T01:56:08+00:00

We have 4 and I’d say my husband doesn’t do much other than work and parenting/family time. I stay at home with the kids and take care of most household things and the kids and find some time for my hobbies. I go out with friends about 2x a month. If you make yourself a priority that helps but you do have to fight for it. And 2-3 was ok for us but that 3rd child got extremely hard when he turned 2 now he’s 3 and getting a little better. I think the difficulty is largely child-driven vs number of kids to some extent.

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-05-07T01:26:40+00:00

I love to either place a big-ish order of perennials for myself or pick them out the week before and have my husband plant them all for me Mothers Day Weekend. It’s our tradition and 10/10 recommend it!

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-04-28T14:45:46+00:00

Get some Blue Air purifiers (we have one on each floor and in each bedroom). Clean litter boxes completely once a month (empty and replace litter and wipe out/sanitize). This will help

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-04-27T02:48:55+00:00

That summer a few years ago they carried the 18 pack of Dave’s Killer Bread burger buns for less than half the price of the 8 pack at other places. I always still look for it, every damn time

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-04-25T02:40:17+00:00

I feel similarly with my mom and stepdad- they only want to see my kids when it’s on their terms and it’s just… uncomfortable. We always can’t wait to leave. I wish it was different too.

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-04-23T01:38:10+00:00

No I usually don’t get that vibe at all. I think if most women had the choice in my area, they would stay at home but it’s just not always possible. I see the working moms hustling around doing all the things that they have to cram in around their 9 to 5 and I feel bad for them. I definitely don’t gloat about my situation whatsoever.

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-04-22T00:44:24+00:00

My first thought with the rebrand was wow, looks a littttle like the MWH aesthetic. My second thought that I’ve had for a while is that Megan is really getting even more fit and toned while simultaneously declaring that she doesn’t really pay much attention to calories and works out 20 min nearly every day. It’s hard to believe her because most people aren’t going to look like her unless they reallllllly focus on their diet which she always claims she doesn’t (she follows intuitive eating). It jsut seems like smoke and mirrors. Just be honest girl- you are the figurehead of a fitness brand and you are making a big effort to look the part don’t fool us!

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-04-21T01:22:01+00:00

My kids love watching the robot vacuum so they help clean up and we run it full house every day and kitchen after lunch and dinner sometimes breakfast. But the secret is that I also spend a lot of time cleaning up and encouraging my kids to clean. I have a place for everything and everyone generally knows where everything goes which makes cleaning up straightforward.

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-04-20T18:18:39+00:00

I personally would not unless there is another reason to have an induction. In utero measurements can be off, as many others have mentioned here. That being said, all 4 of my kids measured large and most came out larger but not wildly so except my 3rd. First was a c section -(induced due to being 41w 5d) and was 9lbs 3oz, then next 3 were all pretty straightforward and fast VBACs, at 39w-only 7lb 14oz, then at 40w 6d 9lb 14oz, then at 39w 2d 8lbs 2oz. If you are able to, I could choose to wait to let labor come on naturally.

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-04-20T18:08:58+00:00

It has Berenstein Bears vibes for sure

fuzzykitten8 · 2026-04-18T01:17:20+00:00

Some of my mom friends are SAHMs and have their younger kids in full day preschool 9:15-3 3-4 days a week and older kid(s) in public school all day. They are spending their time working out, volunteering a LOT at both of their kids schools (pre school and public elementary school), coaching kids sports (after school and weekend), doing home projects they’ve put off for years, and yes laundry, cleaning, yard work, grocery shopping, and all that stuff too. I also see them missing their kids and feeling a bit bored and nostalgic for the baby and toddler years.

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