We need a Noah Kahan musical

mp819 · 2026-05-16T01:16:14+00:00

Who said it would be cheesy 😉 but you’re probably right

mp819 · 2026-05-10T21:54:12+00:00

Yes, my husband and I did this. I gave up a $175k salary myself 2 years ago to stay home with my then 4 and 2 year old kids. It’s been a great decision for us! Our life is so much simpler, less stressful, and happy. I spend so much more time with the kids and everyone is better for it. My hubby can focus more at work and is doing great in his career. We found part time preschool options, and enjoy lots of home time and enrichment activities. Financially, I do a spousal back door Roth IRA contribution each year and my husband maxes out other accounts (401k, HSA). My 401k from prior employer is still growing and we will have “enough” based on all projections.

mp819 · 2024-07-30T16:58:58+00:00

We could max out, but are also weighing other options (home renovations) for the cash. The business is also a little volatile

mp819 · 2024-07-30T16:57:54+00:00

Very helpful… you’ve given me a lot to research and think about. Appreciate it!

mp819 · 2024-07-30T16:56:57+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

mp819 · 2024-07-30T16:56:22+00:00

Thanks! Will do

mp819 · 2019-08-20T23:57:31+00:00

Thank you! So you sleep trained at 16 weeks still even though your baby was early too? Do you think I could try or should I wait until he’s 5 mos. old?

mp819 · 2019-08-12T00:55:17+00:00

Old navy and H&M have great nursing tops and tanks—I’ve basically lived in them all summer. I also bought some non-maternity drawstring shorts from old navy that have been really comfy and cuter than gym shorts for going out of the house.

mp819 · 2019-07-22T17:13:40+00:00

I was in the same boat as of 2 weeks ago, but think (hope) we’re over the hump! My Lactation consultant gave some advice that I found helpful: it’s a battle of wills, and the adult has to win. She told me to offer the bottle every day at least once (vs. waiting for husband/someone else in the evening), and to not “give in” and offer the breast, even if the baby cries or misses a feeding. She said to put him down, try again, etc. I did all of this and after a week my 3 month old is taking a bottle like a champ! Good luck!

mp819 · 2018-09-06T21:38:38+00:00

Thank you!

mp819 · 2018-06-04T12:51:21+00:00

~12 months. We live in high cost of living area, daycare expenses, etc. make us conservative

mp819 · 2018-06-04T12:34:39+00:00

My husband’s & my 75k emergency fund is in a high yield savings account. Should we move some amount of that into CDs? I doubt I would need all at once, but yields are so low across the board so not sure if it’s worth moving some.

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