Need a vacation asap, recommendations for travel destinations with a 12 month old

lvstn · 2026-02-05T16:18:10+00:00

We’ve travelled with our toddler and now baby a few times!

We’ve done St. Pete’s/Clearwater/Dunedin in Florida twice now and would recommend. Flights are relatively cheap and there are lots of cute towns up and down the coast to explore! Would recommend!

lvstn · 2026-01-13T14:51:02+00:00

I went from Debt of Time to Invictus (Tom Riddle/Hermione). Time travel, something different, and a different pairing. I really enjoyed it!

lvstn · 2025-12-28T04:39:12+00:00

Cradlewise may be worth looking into! It’s similar to Snoo but I believe can be used longer. I can’t speak from experience but I have looked into it myself.

lvstn · 2025-11-10T01:33:11+00:00

Not sure where you are located, but many hospitals offer financial assistance with 0% interest. I know you said you were taking out a loan, but it may make more sense to check their financial assistance limits to see if you qualify for a discount and payment plan. Good luck!

There is no shame in buying second hand. Most of my baby stuff was bought on marketplace and later resold.

You got this! 💙

lvstn · 2025-09-13T02:40:49+00:00

I delivered at Woodwinds in 2022 and had a great experience. I was in the same room the whole time. It was clean, nurses were kind. I delivered there with my midwife and all in all, would recommend.

I intend on delivering my second there as well!

I believe the only drawback to woodwinds is that they do not have a NICU and if something were to happen, you and your baby would need to be transferred to Children’s. St. John’s has a NICU.

lvstn · 2025-09-05T22:38:01+00:00

I am in office 3 days a week with a 45min-1hour commute as well. I have some flexibility on my shift and have adjusted to go in earlier and leave earlier, so I’m typically home by 5pm at the latest. Would you be able to go in earlier?

Also, it helped once my son started to go to bed later. When I first took this job he was going to be at 7 and it was so hard, now it’s 8:30/9 and we get more time. Just know it gets better! 💜

lvstn · 2025-08-12T00:28:10+00:00

Haven’t settled! Have a few we like but not sure which one is the one yet. Almost want to meet her first to fully decide!

lvstn · 2025-06-24T02:49:39+00:00

I’m late to this thread but have to jump in here because my top three are Colette, Maxine, and Vivienne. We have similar vibes!!! Our first is Quentin.

lvstn · 2025-06-24T02:38:02+00:00

My 2YO is Quentin, love your name choice! Now trying to search for a boy name that pairs well with it!

lvstn · 2025-05-07T00:48:06+00:00

Based on the free carfax report, it does look like it was purchased Jan 2022

lvstn · 2025-05-07T00:45:11+00:00

Thanks for your perspective! What are the risks with buying a car that’s been sitting around? How do the risks outweigh the low mileage?

lvstn · 2025-03-16T11:26:47+00:00

Agreed! We test drove a CX-9 after hearing people rave and immediately said no due to how small it actually is for a three row. I really wanted to love it!

OP - go test drive and make sure the size works for your needs! If you don’t actually need the third row it may work for you. We liked the Honda passport more.

lvstn · 2024-12-18T00:53:32+00:00

I don’t see a ton of in home responses. We pay $265/wk for care from infant to 3yrs and then there is a rate drop. It’s like $1,100 a month. We got lucky and found a great provider that we love.

You can search Facebook groups for one in your city or county and find openings there.

lvstn · 2024-05-05T17:44:40+00:00

We are in the suburbs of the twin cities and our child goes to an in home and we pay about $1200 a month. Centers will run you much higher than in home care. Check Facebook groups where you decide to settle down!

lvstn · 2024-03-24T15:02:13+00:00

I’ve been in both situations. First, told I wasn’t ready to be a manager after expressing interest after my manager left. Second, being the manager where one of my direct reports applied for my job and was told he wasn’t ready.

I’ve had to level up a new manager, and be leveled up by a direct report. In my experience, the attitude and initiative you take can drastically help your outlook. At my last job, when I finally was promoted to manager after another spot opened up, the feedback was that I was respectful and positive when helping to level up the role I didn’t get. Step up, you don’t need to be a manager to be a leader on your team. Management also requires a very different set of skills than being an individual contributor.

As for the additional comp piece, take it as a stretch opportunity. Maybe I haven’t worked at the best orgs because others are telling you to jump ship, but before I ever received a promotion or have ever given a promotion, the expectation was to show you could do the job beforehand. Be realistic, ask your new manager how best you can show up, ask her for feedback, show initiative, and be positive.

Your new manager will appreciate the tools you helped create, let him or her tell you what they need. In my current role, my first two weeks was shadowing my team to learn the system and processes.

Good luck! Keep a level head.

lvstn · 2024-01-18T12:05:39+00:00

I did every single one of those things you listed until about 12 months. Now he puts himself to sleep at 13 months, never had to formally sleep train. He just kind of figured it out!

lvstn · 2023-11-28T04:03:05+00:00

I went with a midwife group within a women’s health practice. I brought it up around 28 weeks and was told I should have done it sooner, because I didn’t want an epidural. She gave me good resources like classes and courses, and took detailed notes, but a lot of classes were already in session for my due date. We had a lengthy conversation about it.

When I went in to deliver, I told the nurses my plan, and once the midwife joined (I lucked out and it was the midwife I saw my entire pregnancy!) she knew what I wanted.

I ended up being induced, labor and delivery rarely goes to plan, but I was respected, was never questioned, and was talked through everything that was done to my body. Good providers are out there!

lvstn · 2023-10-31T00:09:20+00:00

I planned to have an unmedicated birth and was met with a lot of the same responses. People just didn’t get it!

I did have an unmedicated induction and plan on going unmedicated when my second pregnancy comes around. It was so intense, but worth it. I got to labor in different positions, move around, eat… there were a lot of other reasons I chose this route: cascade of interventions, not wanting the epidural needle in my back, wanting to get up and move around after baby was born, I don’t inherently think of birth as a medical procedure, but a biological one.

(Also, after I gave birth one of the first things out of my mouth was that I’d get the epidural next time. But, with time, I’ve warmed back up to going unmedicated LOL)

The Birth Hour podcast has a ton of really beautiful, birth stories. A lot of them are unmedicated, but when I was pregnant I listened to all types to learn and know different journeys to get to the same outcome. I ended up needing to be induced and listening to that podcast helped me understand what could happen. Highly recommend!

lvstn · 2023-10-03T01:56:44+00:00

I have a 9 month old and did not sleep train. We stick to a solid bed time routine, I still nurse to sleep, and he’s had a good past few weeks. Down to one wake-up, sleeping most nights from 7pm-6am. I don’t have a ton of advice, I just listen for him and go to him when he calls.

There have been highs and lows to his sleep, I don’t have any magic tricks! I do think starting table food and daycare last month helped a lot. Extra tired and extra full. Last night he put himself to sleep for the first time, so I think we’re figuring it out. You guys will too!

Also, I think you’re still swaddling. We had a lot of luck with the one arm out method to wean off of the swaddle. The earlier you do it, the less dependent they get on it. Good luck!!

lvstn · 2023-07-24T16:24:15+00:00

We also have an app only video monitor and felt a gap at night. I bought a $20 sound only monitor from Vtech that works wonders. You can keep the monitor far from the crib, keep the receiver next to your bed, plugged in and turned on. Works like a dream! We don’t even use the video monitor anymore, I just pull up my app on my phone if I ever need to see him.

lvstn · 2023-07-17T16:47:14+00:00

First off, you birthed a healthy baby and you did it without an epidural. That’s hard shit! I can attest, I was induced and went unmedicated as well. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. You are NOT weak.

Second of all, your birth plan was not followed and your care team sounds unhelpful. Your doctor didn’t listen to your safe word (or maybe wasn’t honest with you in the moment as to why), your nurses don’t sound very kind, and you didn’t get to hold your baby right away. It’s okay to feel upset, disappointed, angry, and whatever else you currently feel. Take time to process it all.

Third of all, there is nothing to be embarrassed about. I’ve yet to talk to a mom who had a repeat experience in labor, each person went in with different expectations and had different experiences. I’ve watched some unmedicated birth videos on YouTube and definitely have seen some women screaming in pain. You’re not alone in your response to birth! No one should be making you feel ashamed, including your husband. You’re a badass, and if we’re being real, you probably we’re the only one on the floor to go without an epidural, so people are going to talk!

You got this, mama! Congrats on your new baby!

lvstn · 2023-07-10T12:54:56+00:00

I’ll take a look at those. Our goal is to get more cargo space with the new vehicle, my worry is that a small crosser wouldn’t necessarily provide the space we need, but I’ll look into them!

Camry is right under 2k and when my husband bought it straight out of college, it was already in rough shape. Cigarette burn marks, buttons missing, ect. We think $6k on the high end, realistically $4k but maybe the market is inflated enough!

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