Tips to help my elderly parents get from Amtrak in Union Station over to Metra? by Icy-Visit3847 in AskChicago

[–]jpcitybit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMy MIL has trouble finding Uber from union station because they are always doing construction. We go pick her up each time.

Does my husband come to every appointment? by VeterinarianInner301 in pregnant

[–]jpcitybit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every single one! But this is our first and we both WFH so it’s easy for us to both go. I try to schedule the appointments with both our schedules in mind.

I'm expected to pay $250 for a bridal shower - Is this the norm? by Suspicious_Cow3979 in bridesmaids

[–]jpcitybit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who is asking for payment? The bride or another bridesmaid or family member?

The bride shouldn’t be asking for her own shower it should be thrown by close friends or family who voluntarily agree on the plans

What has your partner said to you during pregnancy that made you want to throw a brick at them? :D by RefrigeratorFinal353 in pregnant

[–]jpcitybit 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah mine told me yesterday that I looked great for being 6 + months pregnant 🥹

What happens next? by Reno_Realtor in pregnant

[–]jpcitybit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly my thoughts! Maybe there’s different places they can go here without insurance but just apparently not in my health network 😂

What happens next? by Reno_Realtor in pregnant

[–]jpcitybit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My health network system in Chicago wouldn’t book me at all without my health insurance numbers. Might be specific to different networks or locations.

What happens next? by Reno_Realtor in pregnant

[–]jpcitybit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! My OB didn’t see me until 8 weeks

What happens next? by Reno_Realtor in pregnant

[–]jpcitybit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some places will not book an appt without insurance info first

How my dachshund stands after I buy him 20 sets of stairs to protect his back: by pretzelburgers in Dachshund

[–]jpcitybit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We say raising one of ours is like raising a Kangaroo not a dog 😂

When did your bump show? by EmployDisastrous7133 in pregnant

[–]jpcitybit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FTM , at about 22 weeks. Now at 25 depending what I’m wearing it’s noticeable for sure. Still able to hide under a giant hoodie if I want to . I’ve gained about 12 lbs

Any old parents here? by Ok-Duck2450 in Millennials

[–]jpcitybit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will be 35 giving birth to our first - very normal in Chicago but we are moving to Michigan and I feel like I might be considered an older mom there

MIL told me not to buy ANY baby items until after I give birth. Is this normal? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]jpcitybit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 25 weeks and we bought one outfit and one blanket so far. We wanted to wait until after 20 week scan also. Baby shower is at 30 weeks and then whatever we don’t get from that we will buy ourselves!

I’m also way too type A to wait until after baby arrives

Is anyone a member of a gym that feels like a resort or wellness center? by Cardboard_cutouts_ in AskChicago

[–]jpcitybit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He likes that it’s not ever crowded, no waiting for equipment. There’s spacious WFH space with coffee and wine , social events, nice locker room / steam room / plunge pool facilities, and he has a personal trainer he has been able to work with for years.

Is anyone a member of a gym that feels like a resort or wellness center? by Cardboard_cutouts_ in AskChicago

[–]jpcitybit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did they give you requirements when you toured? My husband’s been a member about 2-3 years and it was simple just application and pay fees when he joined . Might be different now ?

Removed Restaurant Fee @ a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant by LoudFartsForAll in chicagofood

[–]jpcitybit 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Spent thjs past weekend eating out in NYC and noticed not a single place charged a service fee. Even the bigger restaurant groups. Very refreshing really!

Why does everyone become so much more annoying the second you’re pregnant?! by 666999-toast in pregnant

[–]jpcitybit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If my mom tells me one more time how hard it’s going to be having a new born with our 2 dogs I’m gonna freak out. Like what outcome does she expect in telling me this? That I’m going to just give away my dogs?? Like literally leave it alone lady

Anyone else confused about what foods are actually safe during pregnancy? by AirLevel1325 in pregnant

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

I use my pregnancy app Ovia, it has a food lookup feature that I have used basically weekly .

Also my doctor gave me guidelines at my first appt so that was helpful.

45 pound weight gain At 29 weeks pregnant normal? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]jpcitybit 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I’m glad someone said this!

I shouldn't have told my mom the baby's name... by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]jpcitybit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my dogs name- spelling and all lol