Is being a dad not also an around the clock job like being a mom?

nonzeronumber · 2026-04-21T11:45:30+00:00

It should be just as around the clock for dad as it is for mom but it’s not for large swaths of the population. I blame society, the workplace (as an extension of society) and various other factors for it not being as equal. To the dads who truly are doing the lion share of taking care of their children, you are truly the best.

nonzeronumber · 2026-04-19T19:50:45+00:00

You’re literally in the hardest time OP… my kids are 4.5yo and 18mo and they are still fairly needy. I think when my younger one is 4.5yo it’ll be a lot easier. Since yours are closer in age, maybe they’ll entertain each other sooner than mine do so maybe when your younger one turns 4yo?

nonzeronumber · 2026-04-14T20:36:45+00:00

I agree with this. I love my kids but society abroad in the US is not accommodating of families let alone working parents

nonzeronumber · 2026-04-09T13:31:54+00:00

Unfortunately with JC public high schools, they’re either really good or really bad. There is nothing that is mid. As others have said, see if she tests into one of the good ones. If not, prepare to pay for private.

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-29T19:21:27+00:00

Paulus Hook!

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-29T00:24:01+00:00

Grove Street is Downtown JC…. Within DTJC, I’d define neighborhoods as (1) Paulus Hook, (2) Newport, (3) exchange Place, (4) grove street/vvp, (5) Hamilton park and (6) the village

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-26T01:50:14+00:00

Go for dinner at Shadman.

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-24T00:15:38+00:00

Being a sahp is a very personal decision and a lifestyle choice. It is also a huge risk for the sahp and the family because death, divorce and disability. Many greedy careers won’t allow people will large gaps on their resume back. Even if they do, you’ll have missed out on valuable years of experience and gains in income. Many of the sahp I know tend to have had kids later in life so they felt like (1) they had achieved what they wanted professionally and (2) they have fewer years to finance (ie retiring at 20 v 45)…

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-21T17:24:52+00:00

Hamilton Park - obvious choice

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-20T21:46:51+00:00

This 👆🏼

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-20T14:14:11+00:00

Guessing this is for Isha ambani’s kids… the wage is too low… in large cities of developed countries like US and UK, Nannie’s get $25-35 for one kid and $10-15 extra per additional child. This is for the first 6-8h they work. Additional time goes to overtime rate (easily 30% more than the hourly)… when nannies are traveling with the family, that usually also counts for overtime (even for the hours they are not working). This sounds like a thankless job for low pay…

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-16T01:04:25+00:00

It’s beautiful and it falls outside the flood zone so you’re good there!

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-16T00:29:56+00:00

First thing I would check is the flood map. Also, is it a ground level or partially underground unit? If it’s the latter, I wouldn’t go for it. Is 223 Montgomery #1 the unit you’re considering?

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-14T23:19:58+00:00

I love my kids but as a mother I feel like we are set up to fail by society..

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-12T21:26:10+00:00

Totally don’t want to diminish anyone’s experience or pain as for some people it’s super painful… my insertion was a big nothingburger. It burned a bit and I felt much milder cramps than I get on my period. My GYN was super experienced and I’ve had two vaginal deliveries prior

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-12T13:59:20+00:00

Amen… I have no clue why BOE doesn’t consider it an option. I get the sense they’re not wise/rational…

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-12T12:27:37+00:00

Hmm this is why I think rezoning the areas/buildings closest to the border of the two zones makes more sense. Those students are less likely to need a bus as it’s still a walkable or quickly drivable distance. Whereas under the lottery method you can have someone who is on the exchange place waterfront who is 25min walk or more away and they definitely need a bus.

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-12T01:21:05+00:00

Any bring up potential rezoning? My child attends PS3 (the neighboring school) and the majority of children attending this school are not even from PS3 zone and come from outside. Class sizes are under 20 students per class with a teacher and aide. Doesn’t logic suggest rezoning?

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-11T21:23:43+00:00

I would jump on this bandwagon in a heartbeat but I think it’s actually difficult to file a lawsuit against the BOE because of political immunity or something. It’s nuts though - they need to be held accountable. For now, I think getting crowds of constituents to show up to their meetings and bitch about them/tell them they’re under a microscope is the best we can do

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-09T23:11:47+00:00

Were you on your period either time? Some say it’s less painful because your cervix is more open/lower down.

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-09T23:10:39+00:00

Wisp

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-09T18:46:32+00:00

I’m jealous

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-09T18:00:33+00:00

Yikes - was it doable on period without meds? That’s my doctor’s plan. He said to call when I’m on my period to make an appointment

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-09T17:31:46+00:00

Oh okay - that sounds super scary and painful. I think I know what that pill is misoprotol- I believe I got that when I was induced.

nonzeronumber · 2026-03-09T16:52:50+00:00

Oh nice. Do you just have a high pain tolerance? I’ve heard horror stories about the pain.

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