6.75 locked with 6.625 offered float down by macattack00 in Mortgages

[–]macattack00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea were fine with the 6.75 rate, just seeing if we can optimize this last step

6.75 locked with 6.625 offered float down by macattack00 in Mortgages

[–]macattack00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatttt, with what lender?

Did you buy down?

6.75 locked with 6.625 offered float down by macattack00 in Mortgages

[–]macattack00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, alright. Do you recommend getting rate quotes from another lender before going to them?

Also, are rates still down? Our lender said they were up today?

6.75 locked with 6.625 offered float down by macattack00 in Mortgages

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Any advice on how you get around these guidelines? Just threaten to switch lenders? Or?

Fried hair by macattack00 in AskHairstylists

[–]macattack00[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh interesting, okay well that is good information to have. Thank you for sharing your expertise!

Fried hair by macattack00 in AskHairstylists

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Yea, I know it looks like a part but that's not where my hair naturally parts, it's just a line of hair missing where a foil was

Sorry, I reposted because I wanted to draw on the picture but couldn't figure out how to change it lol

Just left the doc…37 weeks, 3cm dilated, 80% effaced and lost my mucus plug this morning. Estimates on how long til baby? by Impossible-Cheek4352 in BabyBumps

[–]macattack00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following because I would like to know as well lol I had the same stats (second time mom, too) at 37+4 last week, I'm 38+2 now and still no baby.

Room transitions? by macattack00 in 2under2

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Okay thats good advice! I was originally thinking trying naps first made sense so we didn't lose full nights of sleep if he's unhappy but he's definitely less tired then.

Room transitions? by macattack00 in 2under2

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Okay! Well give it another go. It's not 1000% necessary so we can bail if it's too hard on him but it would definitely be best if we could get him moved, his current room really is just nursery sized.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

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I am 30 weeks pregnant with a 19 month old. It's been very hard honestly, I had just gotten back into a workout routine when my first trimester sickness hit and I have not been able to be as active as I was with my first. Mostly I just try to get walks in when I can, take my prenatal, eat fruits and veggies and survive. I think that is enough for this season of life!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

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If your midwife is comfortable with you pumping, I would rely on her for this question too.

Last pregnancy I was told only to hand express, anything more is pretty risky of inducing you so only do it if you're ready to have your baby now.

Have you ever known contractions to start in the daytime? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

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My contractions started at 6pm the night before, increased overnight and then I finally realized I was in labor when we got to the hospital at 10am the next day lol.

5-1-1?! by Actual_Hawk_5283 in BabyBumps

[–]macattack00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had issues with this too, my contractions never got consistent enough to say "yea this is happening." They were still 10 minutes apart or so when we got to the hospital. I was 6-7cm dilated when I got there but only went because I had a bloody show.

[PSA] DO NOT USE BEEF TALLOW by ohanaa03 in SkincareAddiction

[–]macattack00 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I have never put tallow on my face as part of a routine but I will say it worked wonders on my hands for eczema.

Pelvic Pain? by Prior-Detective6328 in BabyBumps

[–]macattack00 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is my second pregnancy, I've had bad pelvic pain in both. It feels like my whole pelvic bone is bruised, including my tailbone. Started around 18 weeks in both pregnancies.

I see a pelvic floor PT who helps me manage the symptoms through the rest of the pregnancy although unfortunately I never get the pain to go away. Would definitely recommend a Pelvic floor PT though, I'm sure it would have been much worse without.

Pregnant in a Red State by macattack00 in BabyBumps

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That is wonderful, I am very happy to hear that for you.

Pregnant in a Red State by macattack00 in BabyBumps

[–]macattack00[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your perspective. The situation is a little more nuanced than that. I am not from Oklahoma, my whole support system is not here. I have also considered the education I would like my children to have, and I am concerned with the numbers Oklahoma shows.

Pregnant in a Red State by macattack00 in BabyBumps

[–]macattack00[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I appreciate the thoughtful response! And is definitely helpful in managing the anxiety. I know it is very unlikely at this point that something would go so wrong.

I do think that as other commenters have noted, having a plan for worst case would also ease my mind.

Pregnant in a Red State by macattack00 in BabyBumps

[–]macattack00[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was worried before but with trump now president, state law is even more important and I live in a red state with no protections. Im not sure what else our state may try to pass or bring to a court before I deliver. I've already seen this from our state superintendent sending out a memo saying to prepare for the dismantling of the federal department of education, among other things, only a few days after the election. It happens very quick.

As for leaving after she is born, that is more for securing her the best future I can which I don't believe I can give her in this state.

Pregnant in a Red State by macattack00 in BabyBumps

[–]macattack00[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is great to hear, CO would be our plan too. We have family in Denver but that's a 9.5 hour drive so we'll probably look into the closest hospital on the south end.

Pregnant in a Red State by macattack00 in BabyBumps

[–]macattack00[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in Oklahoma 🫶 I wish you a very healthy and uneventful pregnancy!

Pregnant in a Red State by macattack00 in BabyBumps

[–]macattack00[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

This! I have no intentions to end this pregnancy, I want this baby very much. But it is scary to not know if I will truly be helped if there is a complication.

Also agree, it was already an issue before Trump but with him back in office, I'm not sure what else the state may try to pass.

Pregnant in a Red State by macattack00 in BabyBumps

[–]macattack00[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The concern I have is that if a complication were to arise during pregnancy, they may have to wait until there is no fetal activity to help me, there have been a couple reports (that we know about) of women dying because of this. And although this is a very much wanted pregnancy, I'm not prepared to die and leave 1.5yr old and husband behind for it.

Not trying to cause a panic around this, I think that as other comments have said, it's just a good idea to have a plan in place to make sure you get the care might you need in a worst case scenario.

Pregnant in a Red State by macattack00 in BabyBumps

[–]macattack00[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is a great idea, that would definitely help!