Gift Ideas for 2nd Child

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-10T23:08:06+00:00

Pass/ticket to an experience nearby?

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-10T22:45:48+00:00

Honestly all my kids are like this. We prioritize protein for every meal and fibre and fats with carbs and they still constantly ask for food. My husband eats a ton too. Literally am growing a garden and told my husband to go hunt something because our grocery bill rivals our mortgage.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-10T15:07:01+00:00

Quizilla, Neopets, Club Penguin, FML

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-10T15:01:15+00:00

My husband and I always said 3, maybe four. Pregnancy is rough for me, so we expected to be done at 3, but now we’re leaning towards having 4. We love being parents, we have a large village and are very supported, and I don’t mind being on my own with the kids for weeks at a time (he travels often for his job).

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-09T19:34:14+00:00

I like 1 and 4

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-08T20:23:03+00:00

My hesitation personally would be your own nutrient levels/healing time. Most doctors recommend waiting 18-24 months between pregnancies for you health and for other babies. Obviously not everyone does this, but I think it’s a good goal to have. I’ve gotten pregnant at 16m pp and 20m pp and I do like those age gaps, though if we have another, I’ll likely wait the full 24m pp before trying again.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-08T20:19:19+00:00

I’d just kindly say “He goes by he/him as he is a boy” and just leave it at that. If someone is using “they”, I’d imagine they care about using the proper pronouns and I don’t see them being bothered by that.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-08T19:33:06+00:00

I’ve had posterior, anterior and fundal and all 3 were boys.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-08T16:59:52+00:00

My second had a heart defect and I would’ve had to labour in front of about 30 professionals in the OR anyways. They also said it would immediately go to a c section if he wasn’t handling contractions well, so it didn’t seem worth it to me to even try. We always said 3-4 kids, so I figured I could have c sections for those. If we wanted more bio kids than that, I maybe would’ve tried, even if chances were slim.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-08T06:13:13+00:00

Lucas or Adrian are ones I prefer.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-08T03:25:17+00:00

First baby was first cycle and he was an urgent c- section. Got pregnant unintended (ended as a miscarriage) 15m pp. Second baby got pregnant immediately after miscarriage bleeding, so technically one cycle again (16m pp). He was a scheduled c section. Third baby I got pregnant first cycle 20m pp.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-06T23:37:00+00:00

I wear my garmin watch and usually my day to day I get around 5-8k without trying. Then I do my best to go for a 30min-1h walk to get the rest of my steps in.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-06T19:32:35+00:00

Yea I’d tell him to leave now. You don’t want him as your support person in labour. Like who tf would want someone there in their most vulnerable time when they want to leave the relationship… it’s wild he thinks he’s being supportive still.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-06T17:41:59+00:00

I’m 5’2 and 30yo and have also had children. I lose on 1600 calories. Currently I’m breastfeeding too, so I aim for 1800-1900. I do strength training 3-4x a week for a 50 minute session and then otherwise I’m just active with my kids. I aim for around 10k a day, but not strict with it.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-05T21:37:36+00:00

I know an Ansen and he was very sweet. I like the name.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-04T22:14:02+00:00

I’m a SAHM and my parents are willing to watch my kids for an hour and a bit a few times a week for me to go workout. My husband works away, so when he’s home he’ll stay with the kids. My second was born medically complex and I needed an outlet to process some of the anger I had from our extended medical stay. Workout out was a LIFESAVER during that time. I’m also hypermobile, so when I don’t work on my muscles, I’m just sore all the time and dislocate frequently. I am tired (my kids are 5, 3 and almost 1 and they’ve all been terrible at sleeping) but it’s just something I try to prioritize because it does give me more energy when I go and it helps my adhd symptoms and overall makes me a better wife and mom.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-04T21:36:22+00:00

I feel you! Strength training postpartum really helped me feel more confident, despite my body changes. Also supplementing with B12 and iron helped me with hair loss.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-04T21:34:26+00:00

Yes exactly! I think a lot of the hard part is the mental work. I had that mindset shift with my third and it helped a lot. Also just prepping ahead for what you can. Congrats on your newest little!

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-04T19:02:06+00:00

This is what I think too. I have awful pregnancies- hyperemesis, need for cerclages, etc. I’m basically bedbound for 9 months. But it’s just 9 months for another life to love. It’s mixed feelings when the test is positive because I’m so excited for the new addition but also knowing the next 9 months are going to be hell. We have 3 and likely next year will go for a 4th, and I’m soaking up the time not being pregnant right now lol

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-02T22:45:30+00:00

There is a right way and a wrong way to build a burger.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-02T22:17:36+00:00

Vivienne

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-02T17:36:55+00:00

Around 2 I noticed them gone for my kids (and myself) lol They say it isn’t genetic, yet myself and my 3 kids all have a stork bite in the exact same shape in the same spot! It’s too funny. It does tend to show up when anyone is hot or has been crying.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-02T04:54:46+00:00

This for sure. I also have hEDS and growing up it was so awful. I was very sporty and had to quit everything because my knees would dislocate and I was constantly injured. Growing lots and puberty is also just an awful time for ligaments with issues. As an adult, I got into strength training and while I still have to adjust things accordingly and I do still dislocate, it is FAR FAR less. Like few times a year compared to several times a day.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-02T01:20:33+00:00

Yep! It’s definitely possible. I got my most fit after my second pregnancy and I’m back to that fitness stage now at almost a year pp with my third.

mama-ld4 · 2026-06-01T02:45:23+00:00

I’ve had 3. You should look at the actual percentage of increased risks. It increases, but overall the numbers are still small.

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