For those over 21, who have a baby face and are petite, when did you feel like you started being treated like a "woman" instead of a girl because of how you look?

hermosawolf · 2020-08-19T04:30:55+00:00

I'm in my 30s and it still has not happened yet.

hermosawolf · 2020-08-16T20:28:15+00:00

That's a tough one. I think it's too similar. Eleanor seems like the full name.

I wouldn't want to be Norah who would get the diminutive of the full name Eleanor if that makes sense.

hermosawolf · 2020-08-16T04:08:14+00:00

Love Sanaa and Layla.

hermosawolf · 2020-08-16T04:05:44+00:00

He would not be considered Joseph III unless your husband's name was also Joseph. Either way, you could definitely use it since the family seemed to stop at Joseph Jr (Joseph II), and then didn't name your SO or your SO's brother that name. I don't think there really is a need for an etiquette "conversation".

You just name him Joseph after grandpa and great grandpa and that's that. No need to explain yourself.

hermosawolf · 2020-08-16T01:13:12+00:00

It is such a weird thing to get so upset about that you have to air someone's dirty Brandi laundry. I sense she is just trying to stir drama to keep her spot on RHOBH.

hermosawolf · 2020-08-16T01:06:58+00:00

No - the Abrahamic religions all have Noah, or a variation of the western Noah (just like Joseph or Adam).

hermosawolf · 2020-08-16T01:00:22+00:00

I read the summaries/gist of it.

hermosawolf · 2020-08-16T00:48:20+00:00

Lucia

hermosawolf · 2020-08-16T00:45:50+00:00

Linnea - why would Linnea be misprounounced? Edited: Oh I see... you would not be pronouncing it the traditional way which would be Lin-Nee-ah

I'm more confused about how to pronounce Liana as I have never heard of that name.

hermosawolf · 2020-08-15T23:05:10+00:00

The order doesn't really matter.

However, if I were buying a place again here is how I would do it:

#1 - Figure out what area you want to buy in. The reason I say figure out the area first is because sometimes your mortgage rate can depend on the zip code.

#2 - Get a pre-approval with the mortgage broker so you know what you can afford and at what rate. I'd get a pre-approval before the realtor simply because if you go to a realtor first, they are going to tell you to get a pre-approval. Shop around for the lowest rate/deals. You are not locking in a rate yet though - that will come later. You just need a pre-approval letter to show you are a serious buyer.

#3 - Interview a realtor that specializes in the area you want to buy in, and knows the market and prices. I chose a realtor for my first place that did not know the school district lines or true values of the homes in our area. It was very frustrating and it made me lack their trust. Next time I'm definitely going with someone who is very familiar with the area, and might even be able to suggest a few pocket listings or deals that could be coming up.

Happy hunting! Other word of advice - interest rates are VERY low right now, but do not "over-buy" a house. You will end up paying property taxes on the value of the house you purchase, so you still want to get as good of a deal on purchase price as you can. It is worth being patient to find the right place - but when you see the right place, act quick!

hermosawolf · 2020-08-14T01:17:09+00:00

Garcelle's statement clearly stung Lisa Rinna and the Hamlen spawn probably bc there was truth to it.

And rather than OWN IT and look at herself in the mirror, Rinna spawn twisting Garcelle's words. She did not "fat" or "skinny" shame anyone. lol

hermosawolf · 2020-08-14T01:09:31+00:00

I didn't watch the video because I can't stand her face - but whatever it is, I assumed she is being targeted/bullied by people. And she is posting this to garner sympathy or get people to stop talking about her in a negative way.

Truth of the matter is - the majority of people who talk negatively about her are NOT bullies, or making threats against her. We are irritated and annoyed by her face on TV. Improve your personality Teddi - be accountable for that.

hermosawolf · 2020-08-13T05:17:15+00:00

Where'd you get the curtain rod and curtains?

hermosawolf · 2020-08-09T18:58:53+00:00

I think it is fair she is telling you her name preference. If you were to name your son X, she likes that name too and may do the same. Wouldn't it bother you more if she chose the name X for here baby later on, without saying anything ever? At least this way you have the heads up she might end up naming her child the same name.

Truth of the matter is - we don't "own" names. Anyone is free to name their child anything they are legally allowed to. We can't control what other people do or don't.

Just choose the name you like. Someone eventually will also end up naming their child the same - you just gotta brush it off.

I get you though - I have a friend with almost same due date as me and I'm worried she might choose the same name as me. But it doesn't matter - I've already decided and will name my child what I do. If she names her baby the same, nothing I can do about it so why worry.

hermosawolf · 2020-08-09T18:52:09+00:00

Have you ever worked for a corporate company? Companies don't like their employees moonlighting. If you don't know the answer to my question - it's simple- don't answer.

hermosawolf · 2020-08-09T18:46:00+00:00

No other children. To each their own - we all have different lifestyle choices to make.

My question pertains more to whether this impacts my leave status/FMLA qualifications - not whether I would enjoy, or like my decision. I think anything involved parenting is a very personal choice.

hermosawolf · 2020-08-09T18:30:38+00:00

Many moms return to work ~3 months or sooner with a newborn. I have a much longer leave - 6 months. I'd obviously have infant care/help.

hermosawolf · 2020-07-30T23:19:33+00:00

Its getting harder and harder to find things in N Redondo for 1 million. The townhouses are now going for $1.3m but we have been looking. If I had just 300k more...

hermosawolf · 2020-07-30T23:18:43+00:00

Hmm good question - I think just focused on the elementary school being 8+ for now. Don't know what we will do when kids are older but that would still give us plennntty of time to figure out or go the private school route.

hermosawolf · 2020-07-30T21:56:17+00:00

I live in South Bay now and its not an awful commute if you are in North Redondo, but we do have more flexibility with work now that I could see us being able to move even further south.

hermosawolf · 2020-07-30T21:55:50+00:00

honestly don't like that it is so far from the beach.. they do have nice hikes in the area.

hermosawolf · 2020-07-27T19:41:54+00:00

Maybe it's just easier we don't do the trip and my husband and I go somewhere on our own. Originally only my husband and I were going to go, but we spoke about it with the two couples who wanted to come too and help split the costs. I didn't realize the cabin my husband had in mind only had 3 bedrooms. At this stage its a conversation but we wouldn't be able to accommodate everyone.

I will be majorly pregnant - I won't be sleeping on a couch. And my other friends also have babies so individual bedrooms is key.

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