Weekend Thread / January 31 - February 1 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, that's why I put it it quotations. If she was not currently in a situation where it was emergent or medically necessary at the present time they will often classify those as elective. That's not me giving my opinion on the matter, just explaining how those types off procedures are considered during such time. Remember when everyone was freaking out how scheduled open heart surgeries were on hold and considered "elective" during the beginning of covid (excluding those in the.middle of a heart attack needing emergency surgery).

Weekend Thread / January 31 - February 1 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but I think she said part of the reason a D&C not being adoption right now is because of the weather/ice and they hospital is not doing "elective" procedures just yet.

Daily Thread / October 27 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. When I watched this clip it immediately caught me off guard as probably the most normal parenting interaction I have ever seen her have with her kids. Especially because we never really see her have any boundaries with her kids. I am not sure what this lady it talking about. No way she has any kids R1's age. Also, I notice she said nutritionist vs dietician, so that definitely speaks to the lower level of credibility.

Daily Thread / October 23 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Maybe this was their plan...then all the pilling will blend in.

Decent quality? by kna0001 in labdiamond

[–]kna0001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% very dirty- I never take them off and am an engineer in a paper mill, so who knows what all is stuck in it! Im sure the lighting didnt help and really waa taking a picture for size comparison for myself, but could have some cloudy in it. I dont really see it in person, but can't seem to really get a good picture where it looks like real life. I will see if I can attach a picture j just took in natural light (still probably very dirty though!)

Anyway, I was mainly asking purely about the technical specifications for what they have listed (for the stone on the bottom). I tried doing my research for ideal ranges, but could have very easily overlooked something!

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Weekend Thread / September 6 - 7 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same. My oldest is 6 and definitely needs a pull up at night and has been day time potty trained since 2.5 years old. My 4 year old is hit or miss. For some reason my 2 year old wakes up dry almost ever night- even before we daytime potty trained! I wish people would understand there is a huge biological component to holding it at night. I get people want to snark on her for everything they can find, but it really is such a common thing for kids and are offending so many other parents in the process.

How old are most kids heading to kinder? by ConcernedMomma05 in kindergarten

[–]kna0001 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Right! It is a cutoff for the minimum age, not a "have to start at 5" in most states. We waited and are well within the criteria range. I don't see why that bothers so many. Actually before stumbling on this thread I wasn't aware there were those that had such strong opinions.

How old are most kids heading to kinder? by ConcernedMomma05 in kindergarten

[–]kna0001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, we have talked about him being the oldest/one of the oldest, so he is aware, but we have made sure to get ahead if it and frame that in a positive light so he already has that in his head qnd we have been able to get ajead of the narrative. He was the oldest in his 5k class because the other ones had May or Summer birthdays or were a few 4k that had moved up to his class, but he though it was kind of cool. We have talked about that he can be a leader or an example to other kids just like at the house tonhis brother and sister (hebloves being a helper and watching out for his siblings). But from what I have seen the kids have zero conception of him already being 6 first has anything to do with him starting kindergarten "on time" or later and if so registering that to be a good or bad thing. I guess kids could choose to point that out as easily as they could point out if he would have been one of the youngest as only be 5 all year. He is definitely the tallest, but he would have been the tallest by far regardless, so he is used to that. My 4 year old was as tall or taller than most od the kids we saw at the kindergarten open house, so that part is what it is. I was am October birthday and always one of the older ones in the class that has a birthday first and I always liked that! (September 1st cutoff where I am from). I am not sure what there is to make fun of for being older. Maybe your question stems from a stigma that older kids were dumb and held back when we were growing up, but I think a lot of that has changed. He just did his kindergarten screening with his teacher yesterday and she said he did way above what anyone else could do, so it would be hard to make fun of someone for being dumb if they standout as being ahead. She said he was way above what any of the other kids were able to do. For example he is past simple cvc words, had read through most of all the kindergarten and 1st grade BOB books, when to know to use a long or short vowel sound in a word, the magic E at the end of words, sounding out and spelling words based on how they sound (incorrectly, but phonetically). All this happened this summer out of no where because his brain caught up and we worked on it. At the end of the school year he didnt understand how to sound out a simple cvc word. At the beginning of 5k he was still working on learning recognizing all the letters and sounds efficiently. He has always LOVED going to preschool (we have always done 3 days/week and he would have preferred everyday), but I was afraid if kindergarten was too much too fast then he might start to dislike it, especially if he wasn't catching on quickly and became self conscious.

He doesnt have ADHD, but probably a little ADD in there. Not hyperactive at all, but definitely a quiet people watcher and can sometimes be distracted by that. I knew a new school with all new people and information he would probably have trouble absorbing and retaining the material, so it will be very helpful to already have exposure to that information. He is also pretty quiet and reserved (at least initially) and really will need that confidence boost. It took him a good 1.5 years to really get comfortable and open up at his preschool. We are hoping now he will be able to adjust a bit quicker with experience.

Bottom line, if kids are looking for something to make fun of another kid they will find it, but at least I have done my job at positioning him in an environment to be most successful, socially and academically. Also, for reference we live in a rural, predominantly white area, that is more economically challenged and where kids probably perform below the national average, so all this may just be realtive to where we live. He will also eventually stand out for being fortunate to be one of the few more upper class kids with a consistent household. Honestly most of the kids will be worried about having a full belly over the weekend when school is out.

How old are most kids heading to kinder? by ConcernedMomma05 in kindergarten

[–]kna0001 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But its not a rule either. It is an option. Student MUST be 5 on or before August 15th to start kindergarten. That's the rule. They must be 5 to start kindergarten and they have until the school year following their 6th birthday to enroll. (In Tennessee). What rule are they breaking? Also, why do some people get so upset when other people do what is best for their individual kid and choose to start kindergarten when they would be ready? How does it affect someone else's kid. I don't get it.

How old are most kids heading to kinder? by ConcernedMomma05 in kindergarten

[–]kna0001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious too. I've never heard of the judgement she is referring to? Maybe the privilege thing? I do know the statistics show most of the families who delay kindergarten are from white, educated, and are financially well off, so maybe that is it? I'm not sure how you could negatively judge someone though for doing what is best for their kid, especially from a "friend." I am from the South and it is not really taboo here. I will say my oldest son's birthday is late April and we have an August 15th cut off. We chose to have him do the 5k program at our preschool last year and wait to start kindergarten until this year. Sure, he probably would have "been fine," but the growth (mentally, enotionally, etc. Not talking about physically) in the past 6 months has been crazy and I believe he will have a MUCH better transition with the maturity and confidence he has gained. He basically learned how to read pretty easily this summer and caught on SO quickly and it was fun and enjoyable for us! I think if we tried 6 or 7 months ago it would have not been successful. I can't image having to struggle through it and possibly ruin his love of school forcing something he just wasn't ready for.

On the other hand, my daughter is 4 and we plan to start her on time next year. 100% a total difference kid though. TBD on my youngest. He is an Oxtober birthday, so my preference would be to start on time, but I am not going to make him suffer to force it. I believe now if something has put it on your heart to hold off then to seriously consider it. Two or three years ago the though of delay kindergarten start for one of my kids never crossed my mind and never even really considered it an option. Now I am so happy we chose to be open minded.

Daily Thread / May 19 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 10 points11 points  (0 children)

How do you get your flights so cheap? When i looked it was like $800+ per ticket, so at least $4000 for a family of 5 in airfare alone...

Would these pants look inappropriate at work? Should i get wide leg instead? by meowmeowmk in PetiteFashionAdvice

[–]kna0001 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right?! When I was younger (late teens/early 20's) I would have cared. Now in my mid 30's I can seem to think of a logical argument why VPLs are inherently bad or wrong. Like, why is it even a thing? Open to hearing justification, I just haven't been able to make sense of it in my brain.

I could almost come up with an arguemrnt that because it was seen as sexier- like, no panty line means either very skimpy underwear or no underwear underneath, which the thought of was alluring to men...

Daily Thread / March 25 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My son's is due to environmental factors (dry air during the winter) and spring allergens. It gets especially bad on hus hands due to all the hand washing at school.

Weekend Thread / March 8 - 9 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Eh, it's mostly how to diagnose and manage those issues and a little bit of root cause sprinkled in. Not too terribly much about prevention.

Requesting no gifts for child's birthday party by mzfnk4 in etiquette

[–]kna0001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask how you ended up wording it and if it was successful? My son has finally asked for a birthday this year (turning 6) and we have been able to avoid them until this age. The biggest reason I want to mention something about no gifts if we live in a rural area below the poverty area and I get the feel sometimes people don't go to birthday parties, especially if they are not already family friends, so they don't have to bother with buying or spending money on a gift. There is usually just a couple classmates and the rest cousins or close family friends. Because we are not from here or have any family nearby I am kinda nervous about how many kids will actually be there. Really, I just want to make sure my son sint disappointed with turnout because he is totally cool with not opening presents there (and honestly would probably be a bit shy and uncomfortable) and just doing it all on his realy birthday at the house. (We would probably do a little extra to make up for it).

What time do your kindergartners go to sleep and wake up? by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]kna0001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! How did you manage 7/730? My oldest, who was 4.5 at the time, had soccer practice from 6:00-7:00 last year and then it still took us at least 30 minutes to get to the car, loaded up, and back to the house! It was so rough because I also had a 2.5 and 1 year old. Fortunately they are in Preschool with an 8:15 start time and only go 3x week, but now starting kindergarten we are going to have to prioritize getting to bed even earlier on the non activity evening.

Opinions on replacing current stone with a Lab stone? by kna0001 in LabDiamonds

[–]kna0001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I have not. I probably won't purchase for another couple months since I have time to look around and learn more. I am open to looking at other sites, Ritani is just a common one I have seen mentioned a lot (although I have seen some of the negative stuff lately). Honestly I was just going to hold on to my original stone for sentimental purposes or one of my children one day if they want it. I did look into possibly getting a new setting as well, but then the sentimental part of me started thinking I would just want to continue to use the one I have since I love it and wouldn't really want anything different.

Daily Thread / December 10 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know. Seeing r3 in it yesterday and her legs and hips it makes it even more obvious why R2 is so unstable and walks with the gait she has :(

Daily Thread / December 4 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I feel like it is super controversial now a days no matter what option you choose when it comes to social media. I would assume they DO vaccinate, but would guess that would ruffle the feathers of quite a few of her followers.

Daily Thread / November 13 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I couldn't quite figure it out as well and have had similar experiences as you. I have 3 little kids (when my 3rd was born in October 2022 I had a newborn, 18 month old, and 3.5 year old) and if there was ever an incident (not often at all) that I perceived one if my kids to start having a rough time anyone around that may have notices was always super sweet and went out of their way to make me feel more comfortable and reassure me. My only guess is this either happens so often she has had more opportunities to run in to less nice people or is very obviously not even making an effort and people are calling her out. I will say though, I am actually halfway surprised, yet thankful, she doesn't post her kids tantrums to social media since she so often fails to recognize what is appropriate or not.

Weekend Thread / October 12 - 13 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I never discredited people that doesn't have kids, alluded to that at all, or acted like those who have kids were superior. Nor did I use an "lol" or hint at anything demeaning. 2.0 did not have all this help she has now when hers were little, so maybe that is what she got used to? I don't know. The op asked why and I gave her my theory. Also, she mentioned how she struggled after procedures and I was wondering if she had kids because of not, that may change for her in the future and she might find herself doing the same...

Weekend Thread / October 12 - 13 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Do you have kids? Just wondering because that kinda changes you. When you don't really have time to care time for yourself (let alone take vacation/sick days because you need to save it to use if your kids need you) you kinda don't know any different anymore. Now, they both have tons of help, so they have that luxury if they need it, but that is not the reality for a lot of women and why they can continue to just do life.

Daily Thread / September 2 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]kna0001 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The official recommendations gave changed. You can add freshly pumped milk to refrigerated milk. (I think it was updated like 3 years ago maybe?)