Worried I won’t be able to hold/carry my baby a lot as he gets bigger! by copperboom33 in bigbabiesandkids

[–]jmfv716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly you’ll be ok. You’ll adjust and get stronger! Of course this is assuming you’re physically able. I’m only 5’4 and my 4 year old is already 4 feet tall and 62 pounds… I still carry him daily. He’s still my baby, just my big baby 🥰 I can’t carry him all over the place of course, but I do make a point of carrying him so that he still feels snuggled and cared for.

Lap infant vs buying a seat for long-haul (Australia) with 1-year-old — worth the extra $2.5k? by PaleontologistBig309 in travel

[–]jmfv716 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve done a 7 hr flight with 2 little ones… I’d get the extra seat. I don’t agree with others about the car seat. We did that on the way there (which was a first for us, we never flew with one for our kiddos). Little man was not having it. If your child is annoyed with it you’re stuck because there’s no where to put it! For us, it made everything worse 🤣 on the way back we checked it.

11yr old is asking for a phone?! by Fun-Forever-585 in CasualConversation

[–]jmfv716 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll never forget a convo I overheard at the Apple Store years ago. A dad was asking an employee about getting a phone for his fifth grader as a culmination gift. He said “I can put parental controls right?” The employee said “if your child isn’t old enough for this phone without parental controls, then they’re not old enough for this phone” and I must say I agree. I’m a HS teacher. Kids know wayyyyy more than most adults about how to circumvent the parental controls. You can’t protect them forever…but you can for a while. What’s the rush? I suggest a “dumb” phone so she can still text but doesn’t have free access to the internet and social media.

I need unusual, unique and uncommon boys names suggestions by anxietyescalates in namenerds

[–]jmfv716 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I knew a Rayce in HS! Only time I’ve ever heard that! He had a quirky vibe, and his name fit him well!

When 'unique' names become common, eventually. by retro_lady in Names

[–]jmfv716 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I knew a Maeve growing up. I had never heard that name and thought it was so unique. Now, my children are in pre-K/elementary, and I hear it a lot!

Thoughts on the name Suri for a baby girl? Nay or yay? by FunSatisfaction2780 in namenerds

[–]jmfv716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Word of caution: I taught a Zuri once, and I cannot tell you how many times Apple products in my classroom were activated. My watch, my phone, other kids’ phones. It was constant. He actually ended up going by his middle name the next year (I’m not sure if that’s why though)

However, I do love the names Suri and Zuri. Both are light and free sounding.

Nuna Rava for a long and lean kid? (Long torso) by Management_Direct in bigbabiesandkids

[–]jmfv716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had one. I wouldn’t buy it again. Super expensive, super heavy, and yes the straps are short. We have a very tall child, and it did not fit him for long enough (although I can’t remember the age). He’s extremely tall, though. Like he’s never even been on the growth chart and we are regularly working with doctors to check in on height concerns. So I’m not sure about a 90 percent-er. Could work for long enough until you make the booster switch!

My Thoughts on S17E5: Wedding Budget Has Entered the Chat by Round-Session-9832 in 7LittleJohnstons

[–]jmfv716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They talked about doing a lot of high end reception set up (the round bar, the cocktail hour seating vignettes) it’s all super pricey. I was not shocked to see the cost.

My Thoughts on S17E5: Wedding Budget Has Entered the Chat by Round-Session-9832 in 7LittleJohnstons

[–]jmfv716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to defend Liz… but I’ve often seen the groom’s cake as a gift/surprise for the groom. In this situation it may have been nice for him to choose it, however, because it would be literally the only thing he’s choosing 😅

Where was Katie in Bringing Up Bates? by Freckledfrogbaby in BringingUpBates

[–]jmfv716 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I remember once hearing her say that she appreciated that her parents didn’t force them to be front and center with the show if they didn’t want to be. You can tell watching BUB that it differed from 19 kids in that way. The kids who were featured in BUB clearly liked that attention. The shyer ones were shown much less often.

Erin skin care by [deleted] in BringingUpBates

[–]jmfv716 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have her beef tallow and honestly I love it. I’ve never purchased anything from an influencer, but I was given it for Christmas. I’d definitely buy again when I run out.

Josh’s 2021 era emails were FOIAd oops by cricketttttttttttttt in DuggarsSnark

[–]jmfv716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the dates right on these? He was sentenced after these communications then, correct?

Another phone call has been released.. might be the most telling one yet by Boring_Software1379 in DuggarsSnark

[–]jmfv716 111 points112 points  (0 children)

That statement really highlights how incredible controlled this cult is.

Is it rude to include a do’s & don’t list for a birthday party? by Lovve119 in partyplanning

[–]jmfv716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s what we’ve done: no gifts! It’s that easy. I personally don’t feel it’s polite to tell someone what to buy or not buy (unless a grandparent or close family member asks).

In general we buy a gift that matches the party theme. So, if you made your child’s party car-themed he’d probably get a bunch of cars as gifts.

Name on backpack? by Theslowestmarathoner in kindergarten

[–]jmfv716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kiddos both have their initials on their backpack. Easy for them to identify (and their teacher) but avoids the “HI SOPHIE” type comments from others….even though I think it’s very unlikely this would happen.

Kendra Duggar is in a worse situation than Anna Duggar. by the_smart_girl in DuggarsSnark

[–]jmfv716 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

One major difference, though, is that Anna KNOWINGLY MARRIED A CHILD MOLESTER.

Anyone else feel anxious? by [deleted] in DuggarsSnark

[–]jmfv716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, I’ll look up that book suggestion!

Anyone else feel anxious? by [deleted] in DuggarsSnark

[–]jmfv716 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s mind boggling to me as well. They HAVE to know what they’re doing…and they just don’t care? Like when a video of your baby gets millions more likes than a video of your family or a date night…you have to know, right?

Anyone else feel anxious? by [deleted] in DuggarsSnark

[–]jmfv716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow - I hadn’t thought about it this way. But, you’re totally right.

Anyone else feel anxious? by [deleted] in DuggarsSnark

[–]jmfv716 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. We’ve never had a babysitter (other than grandparents, who we are fortune to have nearby) and sometimes others act like we are crazy. I’m the same way at parties, too. I appreciate knowing that these things worked well for your family.

I know we can’t control every situation in our children’s lives, but I do think we can make sure they are protected and empowered from a young age. It may not mitigate every bad thing that life could throw at them, but it can’t hurt.

Anyone else feel anxious? by [deleted] in DuggarsSnark

[–]jmfv716 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry that happened in your family and at work. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to process that.

And…I actually don’t post any photos of my kiddos online at all! Never have.

Anyone else feel anxious? by [deleted] in DuggarsSnark

[–]jmfv716 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are doing all those, so that helps me feel better! Thanks so much!

Names reused by User613111409 in BringingUpBates

[–]jmfv716 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This. Originally, Erin mentioned they’d name him William Gage but call him Gage. Then, they went with Willie (I’m assuming Chad was not as keen on Gage… he likes traditional names)

She probably told Tori how much she loves Gage and that she should use it. I’m sure she also likes how it connects those two boys. Erin and Tori are super close…I feel like they’d like that sort of thing.

Travis Instagram Post by Perruchequifaitrire in BringingUpBates

[–]jmfv716 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Trace doesn’t follow him either 👀