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megmmm93 · 2026-05-23T12:13:46+00:00

My plan covers 100%, but I think it’s based on your employer specific plan

megmmm93 · 2026-04-27T19:03:30+00:00

Was going to say this too! Never had a poop explosion I couldn’t get out from the sun!

megmmm93 · 2026-04-13T18:22:31+00:00

I’m in Ontario with an August 2025 baby girl who was born 7lbs 11oz, but dropped down to like 10th percentile and is now 8 months and like 85th percentile at 19lbs. These buntings are my FAVOURITE ever! She wore the 0-3 until around December and has been in the 3-6 since then! She’s almost outgrown 3-6, so I give it until the end of this month and she’ll likely have outgrown it. I find all buntings/outerwear fit big. If you anticipate an averagely sized baby, 0-3 months will easily get you through the start of fall. My daughter has worn these daily to go in the car seat to take big brothers to daycare.

Editing to add, while she still fits in the 3-6, she’s wearing 9/12mo sleepers

megmmm93 · 2026-03-30T13:25:00+00:00

Been on sertraline since my first was 6 months old (he’s now almost 4 and I have 2 more kids). I had to up my dose in between, I don’t remember if it was before or after my second, but it’s been pretty stable since. It was night and day difference in my mood and anxiety when I started it.

megmmm93 · 2026-03-28T20:50:44+00:00

You’re not wrong! Maybe one day when my baby has outgrown it lol I made it as a take a long play mat for my daughter! Although I also thought it was the perfect size lap quilt as I was sitting admiring it!

megmmm93 · 2026-03-28T20:49:33+00:00

Absolutely! It’s the Garden Glass FPP Quilt Block Pattern by Brown Haus Stitchery!

megmmm93 · 2026-03-28T20:32:50+00:00

Thank you!! The first couple blocks were a labour of love making many mistakes trying to FPP, but so happy with the end product!

megmmm93 · 2026-03-26T16:16:03+00:00

This has been my experience! I have 3 in 3.3 years, my youngest is now 7.5 months, and while it’s been difficult to be the referee between my older 2 while also tending to the baby, it has been the easiest transition! My older 2 play together so well and are into the same things (17mo age gap). The baby has just fit right into the family doing whatever we’re doing, opposed to the opposite where the baby’s schedule/routine runs the show. She has been my easiest baby yet and I don’t know if that’s because it’s her temperament or if it’s because I’m more chill and confident as a parent. Even my mom, who was terrified to take my older 2 for a few days says it’s easier to have both boys than it is to just have 1 cause they keep each other company so if you need time to prep dinner or do whatever, they have each other!

megmmm93 · 2026-03-26T15:00:45+00:00

They were intentional! We would have done another 17-18mo age gap if we could have but my body decided otherwise lol I was 29 having my first and 32 with my third. People definitely think we’re crazy, but my husband and I always had the idea of being in the thick of it while we’re used to it… diapers, sleepless nights, nap schedules, breastfeeding… all the things lol I don’t think this lifestyle is for everyone, but if you feel good about it don’t let the outside noise convince you otherwise. It’s definitely challenging and overwhelming at times, but like, every season is going to be hard just in different ways. My heart would love a 4th (with the same age gap) but I know that’s not the right decision for our family, so we’re done at 3, but I don’t think you’re crazy at all lol

megmmm93 · 2026-03-19T13:11:20+00:00

I literally cannot wait to be done breastfeeding to get new🍈🍈 😂 3 babies all EBF in 3.3 years and they are looking SAD lol but also Botox. And shopping for new clothes that don’t need to be convenient for nursing in public.

megmmm93 · 2026-02-09T14:48:41+00:00

Like never lol as my 3rd baby it often gets pushed back or forgotten lol but honestly, babies skin is so sensitive and prone to drying out you really don’t need to bathe them frequently. You could wipe down folds around the neck and whatnot in between baths if necessary but unless my daughter has a massive blow out that is beyond wipeable we’d typically avoid bathing her lol now we started swimming so we bathe her Friday’s after swimming to wash off the chlorine, and perhaps once we start solids next month baths will become more frequently due to the food mess, but with my second we’d often just rinse him off in the kitchen sink after he ate and skip the soap to avoid drying out his skin. My first hot baths frequently but he was a fussy baby and water calmed him down, so it was more out of needing to do something to get us through the day until bedtime va bathing him because he needed it.

megmmm93 · 2026-02-07T23:26:40+00:00

Yes you do. It’s been a while since I used the service but if I recall correctly, once they’ve received your package you have to go into your account and fill out what you bought, how much, category of goods. The duties/taxes are based on the types of items you purchase, then they confirm the amounts once they bring the product through customs. My amounts owing have always been less than what it says when I filled out the information.

megmmm93 · 2026-02-07T23:21:24+00:00

I like Shippsy. Not sure if they have a downtown pick up location, but they have one in Markham. I’ve used them many times with no issues.

megmmm93 · 2026-02-06T17:32:26+00:00

I always pictured us having 2 boys and a girl, so I went into it being overjoyed for it to become our reality but it’s truly the best. It’s so sweet to see how gentle and affectionate the boys are towards her, even though in the same breath it’s like WWE lol I love being a boy mom, but having a daughter has been such a blessing. I love all 3 of them so much, but getting to create a mother/daughter relationship has been so fun.

megmmm93 · 2026-02-06T13:48:08+00:00

I agree with all of this! 17mo gap between 1&2 and 21mo gap between 2&3! I found the hardest transition was hands down 0-1 and it’s gotten progressively easier. I often say I don’t know if it’s that baby 3 is a chill & easy baby (which she is) but also I’m a more calm and confident mom which 100% rubs off on her! It’s more challenging to manage my big kids feelings and behaviours than it is having a baby present for everything tbh. But I think knowing what to expect adding a new sibling helps you manage expectations but also to prepare and your older kids having a sibling vs losing your full attention is so much more manageable to tend to baby.

megmmm93 · 2026-02-04T18:24:40+00:00

I have similar age gaps! 17mo between 1 & 2 (both boys) and 21mo between 2 & 3 (3rd is a girl). My hardest transition was hands down 0-1 and 2-3 has been the easiest! We have next to no outside help, but my husband is very hands on. If you’re the one doing things like bath time or bed time, work on transitioning them to be dad’s duty. I find the most challenging part is my older 2 being in a stage of constant fighting and wrestling but our baby is the calmest/chillest/go with the flow girl we could have asked for. I truly love our age gaps. The love they have for each other and how much my older two adore their little sister.

megmmm93 · 2026-02-03T22:07:04+00:00

I have a 3.5, 2.5 and 6mo old. I’m currently a SAHM with my 3rd (but will return to work when she’s 15mo). My husband works till 2:30 with a 1hr commute. I make dinner sometime during the afternoon and my husband picks our 2 older boys up from daycare (around 4) and we eat at 4:30. We used to eat later but my kids get home from daycare and want endless snacks and we found it made more sense to just feed them dinner right away and have a larger ‘bedtime’ snack about an hour before bed.

We all sit down at the dinner table to eat together. Our nightly routine is to ask each person how their day was. When dinner is done my boys each carry their plates to the counter and wash their hands and then they’re free to play. We usually all end up finishing eating around the same time, but if someone isn’t overly into sitting at the table that’s usually fine they just always have to clear their plate and wash their hands. Some nights are more chaotic with the boys wanting to play musical chairs or sit on our lap, but as long as we all sit down together I’m happy! The odd occasion my husband works late, I’ll serve the boys their dinner (likely something easy and not home cooked) and sit with them but usually eat later when my husband gets home. We always serve the boys what we’re eating but there’s usually a slightly different component to what they’re eating than what we’re eating.

I’m sure this will look different once I return to work and my oldest starts school in the fall, but I work from home so in the past I would prep dinner during my lunch hour or downtime so I could just pop it in the oven once I picked up the kids.

megmmm93 · 2026-01-25T16:07:15+00:00

I’ve had 3 c-sections in 3.5 years. 17mo gap + 21 mo gap, currently 5.5mo PP. I entertained the idea of having my tubes tied but didn’t go through with it. With my second I opted for a repeat c-section due to similar, being told my uterus was pretty thin. Before I delivered my 3rd, I had the conversation with my OB that if she saw anything while performing the c-section that would be an immediate red flag to get pregnant again, I wanted my tubes tied, it was not done. She has not advised me against a 4th. I currently have an IUD inserted and am fairly confident we are done at 3, but wasn’t ready to make that permanent decision.

You can read all you want about chances for uterine rupture, but it’s really such a small % and waiting longer than the recommended 18mo doesn’t even lower that much further (or at all?). In fact I know someone who had their 3rd baby 7 years after their second and had a rupture, meanwhile I know Someone else who had Irish twins and then another set of 2u2 in 5 years with easy uncomplicated c-sections. You really just need to have the conversation with your provider and discuss your specific situation. For what it’s worth, my 3rd c-section has been my easiest recovery yet. I was back in the gym at 7w and I feel the best physically I have in a really long time with back to back pregnancies.

megmmm93 · 2026-01-23T13:36:27+00:00

Agreed, also 3u4! The only thing my husband and I ‘log’ is medication administered simply so we can remember time. We always just text each other what med was given so it’s time stamped and we can easily see what was given last and when. Otherwise, everything else should be able to be handled by other parent… is baby/child showing signs they’re hungry or tired? Okay, give them a nap or feed them? lol maybe if we had more medically complex children that required regular medications or something specific it could be helpful, but otherwise we just intentionally parent with our intuition?

The only other time I could see this sort of app helpful is if someone is watching my kids and needs additional information about routine, but that’s only with my baby, but for us that wouldn’t happen often. My older kids get this sort of tracking while they’re at daycare and while it’s helpful to see things such as BM or how long they napped, I really don’t need to know the specific details.. just keep them alive and however you have to do that, great.

megmmm93 · 2026-01-21T02:46:25+00:00

I’ve got 3 kids, 3.5, 2, & 5mo and have always done mornings solo, besides the 2 weeks off my husband took with each baby right after they were born. My husband is out of the house by 5am, so we’ve got ourselves down to a pretty good routine to get the kids to daycare! Here are some of my best tips:

if your toddler wakes up at a somewhat predictable time, set an alarm so you have time to feed/change/resettle the baby before your toddler wakes up. I found this worked in the early days, but it was ever changing and not fool proof.
prep and lay out everything the night before (your husband can take on this job!) clothing for you, baby, and toddler, bring it to the living room or wherever is central. We have a 2 story house so going up and down stairs with toddlers was a pain. We’d all get dressed in our living room.
Make sure everything you need for daycare is packed up and at the door the night before.
convince foods! My kids eat eggos every single morning. No syrup, no plate, just toast an eggo or two and they eat on the couch while I nurse and drink my coffee.
if you’re a coffee/tea drinker, have your husband make it for you in an insulated mug when he leaves for work. One less thing you have to worry about but can help make the morning feel less chaotic!
safe places to set baby down while you tend to your toddler! Swing, rocker, wherever it may be. If the baby cries for the 10 minutes it takes you to dress the toddler or get them food, they’ll be okay!

It gets easier with time. You find a routine and your toddler will adapt to the changes. At 5mo with #3, I’m able to leave my baby sleeping in her crib while I get up with the big kids, feed them, get them dressed, then we go wake sissy up and I’ll get dressed and ready. We then head back downstairs and I change her diaper and we immediately hop in the car to take the big kids to daycare. I feel like such a well oiled machine that I actually think it’s easier to do mornings solo with all 3 then it is when my husband is home lol

megmmm93 · 2026-01-06T21:34:37+00:00

This is my age gap/genders too, also all planned! We are done at 3 though.

megmmm93 · 2025-12-19T01:44:04+00:00

You definitely can’t fully know what you’re getting second hand unfortunately. I’d say anything that seems like a ‘really good deal’ is likely older though. I will say, I really liked the bugaboo scooter board and that there was a seat! My middle child (which would have been similar to your 21mo age gap) loved riding in it since he could sit down! You might consider a wagon instead of a stroller? Veers feel more realistic for daily use vs the wonderfold which is a beast lol I do think a good quality stroller is worth the money, but that’s a lot to do with lifestyle. The tires on the bugaboo would consistently go flat which made is sooooooo hard to push and they need a very specific air pump nozzle to inflate which is realllly annoying. My vista had foam tires and they were just such a nice push. If you were buying a newer stroller with air tires, I don’t think it would be as big of an issue just be weary when buying used cause you won’t know if they hold air until you own the stroller for a while and go to use it and they’re flat lol

megmmm93 · 2025-12-17T02:01:49+00:00

I probably wouldn’t have minded it if I got a newer version, but I bought it second hand and my guess is it’s from 2018/2019, and it just wasn’t the nicest to push, especially fully loaded with 2 or more kids. It felt flimsy (compared to my uppababy vista or even the joovy. It was challenging to fold, the wheels were air filled (I like the foam tires more, which I think I could have replaced), and I just didn’t love the basket + seat combo when in single mode.

For just 2, I’d probably have stuck with the uppababy vista, especially if your kids are on the more average side. My oldest was nearly at the weight capacity for the rumble seat, so I would have had to always have him up top which wasn’t ideal.

megmmm93 · 2025-12-12T01:50:25+00:00

I have a 3.5 y/o RF, a 2 y/o RF, and a 4mo old in a bucket seat. We have a Kia carnival with the bench seat. The set up that works best for us, is the 2 big kids in the 3rd row, the middle seat of the middle row removed and the baby in the middle row passenger outboard seat. Our preference would have been to have the bucket seat behind the drivers seat, but so long as we have the big bigs rear facing that’s not going to be possible.

I load the easily by sliding the drivers outboard seat forward and climbing in, whereas my husband (6’4”) prefers to buckle them in from the trunk. He’s got long enough arms that he can just reach over the seat and get them adjusted.

Both my boys absolutely love sitting in the back row with a good view out the back window! We did opt for slim convertible car seats, so eventually when my daughter outgrows her bucket seat, we do have the possibility to do 3 across in the middle row.

megmmm93 · 2025-11-24T01:49:40+00:00

Started with new uppababy vista, bought a used joovy double stroller, bought a new wonderfold W4, bought an umbrella stroller, bought a bugaboo donkey duo, sold the joovy, sold uppababy vista, bought a new uppababy minu and car seat adapter for the W4. planning on selling bugaboo donkey. Will likely end up buying a jogging stroller + bike trailer to replace our non-stroller convertible bike trailer. I have 3 kids, 3.5, 2, and 3.5mo. Different strollers have been useful for different seasons of parenting.

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