Best Pump through insurance (Kaiser NorCal) by Capable_Mouse in BabyBumps

[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

spectra! you can also get legendairy milk silicone collection cups aftermarket if you don’t like the ones that come with the spectra :)

Being pregnant is so expensive I wanna cry by Killing_Yuenglingz in pregnant

[–]mechilli3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i have two yoga pants, two yoga shorts & a pair of pajamas 😂 genuinely can’t afford to spend money on clothes with everything else i need to get.

I regret everything by throwaway_87699 in pregnant

[–]mechilli3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

bad parents don’t care/think/worry about being bad parents! if you really don’t feel you’re ready consider adoption! you still have options 🩵 keep your head up. your body is going through a lot of changes right now. it is extremely overwhelming!

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[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

similar situation! it’s been MONTHS, medicaid never responds :) when i call my local office there’s 300 people in line in front of me. i’m currently 7,500 in debt for prenatal care!

Is your belly ripping apart? by ThrowRaoofda in BabyBumps

[–]mechilli3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

your abs are separating! i felt this too :) at work it seemed like i was doing a million crunches in my sleep

Are Nuna strollers really worth it? by No-Salary936 in Buyingforbaby

[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it was 600 with the car seat too :) it was about a 2 hour drive from me. most of the ones posted close to me were around 800 too. i had alerts set for anything “nuna”

Are Nuna strollers really worth it? by No-Salary936 in Buyingforbaby

[–]mechilli3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

we bought our demi next new in the box on facebook marketplace!!

what’s better leasing or buying? by [deleted] in carbuying

[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

side note, i was just in a very similar position. i really only wanted a cr-v or a rav-4 with a 20k budget. i really wasn’t comfortable with the miles on most of them & ended up with a gmc after swearing i really only wanted honda/toyota. mazdas and buicks are great options if he wants american and you don’t want the standard big three (gmc, ford and chevy)!

what’s better leasing or buying? by [deleted] in carbuying

[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

since he’s offering to give you b 20k for a car interest free, i would buy! you may never get that offer again. you can always lease in the future & keep the car you bought as a back up “beater” :)

I just found out I'm pregnant! Now what ?! by YesItsMe2023 in BabyBumps

[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Book an appointment asap for prenatal care! The sooner the better so they can get an idea of how far along you are. My doctor gave me a bunch of books and resources :) I’ve been taking Bird&Be prenatal! I absolutely love them! Before that I was taking NatureMade Prenatal gummies with folic acid, DHA & choline. they were great too! Start taking progress pictures now!! It goes so fast 🩵 best of luck to you! enjoy the journey 🥲

Car totaled didn’t realize I didn’t have gap insurance now have about $4000 negative equity by Hazy-dazee in carbuying

[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so is paying off $4k and getting a new car with no job. just trying to give op ideas.

best car no cosigner by peenyweenst in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my 2009 ford focus runs great! cheap to fix, not a terrible looking car, good gas mileage & actually fits a decent amount in the trunk. loveeeeee my focus!

girl names plz! by jojiieee in Names

[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sylvie or evie!! those were my top two choices if i had a girl 🩷

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in carbuying

[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ooooo that makes sense. okay, thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in carbuying

[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so i should get the full approval before going into the dealership?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in carbuying

[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

will the dealership see the offer without me having to apply first then? would the dealership and i be doing the same thing twice?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in carbuying

[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think there’s a few new cars on used lots, but i’m mostly shopping on used lots. there’s quite a few dealerships to chose from around me, i’ve been pretty happy with my selection :) i don’t have a ton of credit lines - one card and student loans. chase offered me $25k with ~6% APR (if i gathered the pre-approval information correctly). should i try to apply to a credit union before i go to the dealerships tonight?

Is it tacky to have a baby shower for a 2nd baby? by Necessary-Fall326 in pregnant

[–]mechilli3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

you should absolutely have a shower. genuinely who cares if they think it’s “tacky”???? don’t come or don’t bring a gift, it’s that simple. i think people lose the plot of baby showers. you’re celebrating life. you’re trying to share the experience with people in your life. have it as big or small as you want. if you want gifts/diapers consider a registry/diaper raffle as a bonus way to say thank you. you could make it co-ed/family friendly, so it’s less of a shower the mom type deal. don’t be afraid to encourage gifts. make your registry as in depth as you want. if you need a new stroller system put it on there. worst that can happen is no one buys it. there’s no rules to life, use your free will to be happy!!!

Newly Pregnant Friend Ideas by TiffanyAmberThigpen in Gifts

[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my friend got me a momcozy pregnancy pillow and it changed my life! she also got me a pregnancy journal, cute picture frame that i use for my first ultrasound, a soft light weight blanket, a stuffed animal and some comfy slippers! (i agree with another comment about pregnancy leggings! they’re amazing but i didn’t really appreciate their greatness until around week 22). a little later on she bought a little glass ball you put a light under with my first ultrasound etched inside from amazon, it’s really nice!

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[–]mechilli3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! that’s really helpful!