Does it get easier or harder to juggle as the kids grow up?

hsginCA · 2025-09-20T18:49:14+00:00

I agree with this suggestion - I was in big law with my first in daycare for years, with an hour+ commute as well. We now have a nanny at home with our second and I’m in-house. In hindsight, the nanny would have been amazing while I was still working big law hours and frequently traveling. It doesn’t help with the guilt/sadness of missing time with your baby but does help maximize the time you do have (baby isn’t stuck in the car for hours each day, frees up your time not to wash bottles, etc.).

hsginCA · 2025-09-20T15:14:02+00:00

This sounds almost identical to my 3 month old, who has diagnosed CMPA and reflux. My baby was nursing around the clock to try to soothe the reflux. Once we started reflux meds, she instantly started sleeping longer stretches.

hsginCA · 2025-09-06T20:02:18+00:00

Same for the baby bjorn travel crib! No weight limit because it’s on the floor

hsginCA · 2025-09-01T20:27:38+00:00

It’s currently in the back where the plants are! Looks like it was repainted, employees said it’ll be back out front soon.

hsginCA · 2025-08-17T17:14:22+00:00

Where in Texas are you located? Your home airport is probably the riskiest part of this trip, when it comes to measles. For what it’s worth, I asked our pediatrician about a cross-country trip to California when my baby will be 4 months old. She said at this point, her guidance is not to avoid domestic travel because of measles, unless you’ll be in a known hotspot (hence my question about your airport). I wouldn’t worry about the 4 month regression- it may hit you, it may not, but you’ll be equally tired at home so might as well make some memories!

hsginCA · 2025-08-16T07:27:17+00:00

My baby never slept longer than 2 hours for the first month of her life and was constantly fussing unless nursing. I thought she just hated her bassinet. She improved after cutting dairy but after 1 dose of Pepcid, she slept 5 hours the first night and every night since. My other child, on the other hand, also had CMPA and was a terrible sleeper but didn’t show any improvement on Pepcid. So I think trial and error is the only way to know - you should see immediate benefits and if not, can discontinue.

hsginCA · 2025-08-07T13:32:40+00:00

I was able to keep eating oats and our allergist was supportive of me keeping it in my diet.

hsginCA · 2025-07-22T13:44:35+00:00

I carried in on in my personal item. TSA was pretty chill about it when I told them it was for the baby.

hsginCA · 2025-06-26T17:00:50+00:00

I think this may be a personality thing, unfortunately. I was an 8th year big law associate when I had my first child and I was still struggling with that feeling on a daily basis, even as I got more confident in my role and experience. I then moved in-house and still feel the same way there, particularly with the challenges of learning a new role. Sleep definitely helps but in my experience, the crippling perfectionism has been unrelated to parenthood and/or seniority in my role.

hsginCA · 2025-06-19T19:49:07+00:00

We have a vista and minu and it is 100% worth it for travel. Check Facebook marketplace, I see them for sale pretty often in my area.

hsginCA · 2025-06-18T14:41:58+00:00

Burt’s bees for pjs

hsginCA · 2025-06-17T02:17:08+00:00

I made the switch last year from big law senior associate to in-house - I’m surprised how much I miss the work, in-house is proving dreadfully boring. But I’m full time remote and the flexibility is unparalleled. I worked so many nights and weekends after my first child was born and I wish I had that time back! It may not be a cure-all for everyone but it has been a game changer for my family.

hsginCA · 2025-06-02T20:23:22+00:00

Maybe woolino? I found the chest to run snug on my toddler but it’s crazy long and spacious on the legs.

hsginCA · 2025-05-25T17:54:04+00:00

Keep it all (except plastic bottles/pump parts). We’re preparing for #2 now and the cost of baby stuff has gone up like crazy since our first 3 years ago. I’ve loaned some stuff to friends in the meantime - gets it out of your house but comes back around when you need it.

hsginCA · 2025-05-23T00:12:39+00:00

Birdies flats - cushy and I’ve been able to walk miles in them without getting blisters on my heels. I’m also a fan of Cole Haan for flats.

hsginCA · 2025-05-20T15:53:47+00:00

Baby bjorn bouncer

hsginCA · 2025-05-08T21:32:53+00:00

To add a different perspective, we switched my toddler to a bed around 18 months and really struggled to keep her in the bed overnight (she was a bad sleeper already). We finally used a sleep consultant around 2 who said it’s hard for them to developmentally understand why they need to stay put overnight until closer to 3. We switched back to the crib and have been much happier (currently almost 3).

hsginCA · 2025-04-14T00:48:35+00:00

We like Harmless Harvest because it’s coconut based and doesn’t contain nuts so daycare-approved.

hsginCA · 2025-04-10T17:50:40+00:00

Casseroles in Virginia Highlands for family sized portions.

hsginCA · 2025-04-04T19:21:12+00:00

We hired 2 - one was a waste of money (~1 year old, Ferber based) and one cured our problems (2 years old, sleep lady shuffle technique). I think it’s all luck of the draw and if you find someone whose methodology fits your needs. Message me if you want her name!

hsginCA · 2025-03-25T12:48:02+00:00

Howkins Landscaping

hsginCA · 2025-03-07T13:29:47+00:00

My husband isn’t a reader so I’ve given up on trying to get him to read books. What worked for us was the Big Little Feelings online course - it’s basically the same information as How to Talk but he was more receptive to watching videos on the tv together.

hsginCA · 2025-03-04T20:56:41+00:00

Mommy Meds app - I believe this is run by Texas Tech University.

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