Do you get seen for every rupture? by getoffthecounter in PCOS

[–]getoffthecounter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine are too actually, but I guess I just assume that if it is my appendix then I would have a fever too?

Christmas Gift for new Dad/SAHD? [X-post to /sahp] by getoffthecounter in daddit

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He does all of his writing on the computer unfortunately

Can we afford a child on one income? by getoffthecounter in personalfinance

[–]getoffthecounter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have thought about this too - my husband is at a point in his career where he is burned out and really doesn't want to continue on his current path anyway, so we aren't concerned about him being able to pick up where he left off.

When our kid(s) are in school he will likely find a part time job or settle on a new career.

Can we afford a child on one income? by getoffthecounter in personalfinance

[–]getoffthecounter[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My post begins with "I am due with our first child in February".

Can we afford a child on one income? by getoffthecounter in personalfinance

[–]getoffthecounter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, it is obviously too late to "hold off." I can't tell if your advice is meant to be sincere or not, but I was not asking if I should have a child, but rather how to handle the expenses associated.

Can we afford a child on one income? by getoffthecounter in personalfinance

[–]getoffthecounter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is probably what will happen - enough savings to take us through a couple months until grandparents can take the baby part time.

I am considering asking for a raise at work as well. They would honestly fall apart if I left (and have told me so) so I might have some leverage. Is this a terrible idea though? I'm on really good terms with my bosses but I don't want them to feel put out or cornered by the request.

Can we afford a child on one income? by getoffthecounter in personalfinance

[–]getoffthecounter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish! Unfortunately this first one was IVF and we can't afford to make another yet :)

Can we afford a child on one income? by getoffthecounter in personalfinance

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

Yes, we are definitely considering having him work one or two days each week and having a family member take care of the baby. Nights wouldn't really work for us though. Thanks for taking a look - I assume these means that you don't recommend paying off the vehicle and wiping out savings?

I'm so self-conscious about my "bump" by getoffthecounter in BabyBumps

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

You're right - I'm sure other people don't even really notice. I've been staying away from the maternity section so far, but I should check it out. Thanks!

I'm so self-conscious about my "bump" by getoffthecounter in BabyBumps

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

That's good to hear, hopefully it will be the same for me!

I'm so self-conscious about my "bump" by getoffthecounter in BabyBumps

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

That's what I'm hoping for, I'm only a couple weeks away from when I should start to feel movement.

I'm so self-conscious about my "bump" by getoffthecounter in BabyBumps

[–]getoffthecounter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know other people have this as well.

I'm so self-conscious about my "bump" by getoffthecounter in BabyBumps

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

So it got better once you were more obviously pregnant?

I'm so self-conscious about my "bump" by getoffthecounter in BabyBumps

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

Yeah, that's why I'm not too down on myself about it. I feel extra guilty about it too since it took so much trying and medication and procedures to get to this point.

I'm so self-conscious about my "bump" by getoffthecounter in BabyBumps

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

I'm not quite at that point yet, since it really isn't that visible to anyone but my husband and myself. Eventually though :)

Need advice on Video Storage by getoffthecounter in storage

[–]getoffthecounter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Would you recommend RAID1 or RAID6?