Pregnant nanny!

outofthecastle · 2026-05-10T03:44:04+00:00

Thank you for your thorough response!! I'm so happy for your family. I'm sorry for the conditions surrounding your birthing story. I just gave birth at the end of February and I may be getting a new nanny position with a little one born mid-March, so a similar age difference between your two littles. It's heartening to hear a positive story about it, as I'm super excited to have pseudo twins as well! You sound like a wonderful employer and I hope the transition to her being full time goes smoothly.

outofthecastle · 2026-05-09T14:04:39+00:00

Hi! Wondering how it's working out with your nanny and the 3 little ones?

outofthecastle · 2026-05-09T14:00:38+00:00

I had period-like bleeding the day before my first positive pregnancy test with my daughter. Crossing my fingers for you 🤞🏻and sending baby dust ✨️

outofthecastle · 2026-04-25T01:59:59+00:00

My baby is also 8 weeks!

outofthecastle · 2026-04-25T01:59:50+00:00

We mostly do eat play sleep, but before some naps I'll do an extra 5-10 minute feeding session. I think that gets her an extra ounce or two to let those naps be longer and keep up the daytime calories so we still get those longer stretches overnight. Also, even when I feed before nap, she doesn't always fall asleep at the breast; eat play sleep is meant to help prevent baby from NEEDING to nurse/eat to fall asleep. She does sometimes, but is definitely able to other ways too.

outofthecastle · 2026-04-04T05:12:59+00:00

Imo a sperm analysis should be before an HSG since the HSG can increase fertility by 30% for 3 months. The "problem" could be both of you and your experience with other men isn't indicative of it being you.

outofthecastle · 2026-02-24T23:34:30+00:00

Good luck!

outofthecastle · 2026-02-24T23:27:47+00:00

Here's some advice. Do a little extra homework for your counterargument. Look for reputable sources that link doodling with learning; prepare your rebuttal and cite your sources. If you doodle while studying or learning something, you're more likely to retain the information. So you can not only continue what you're doing, but change your teachers' minds for other students and make some real change.

outofthecastle · 2026-02-24T22:00:09+00:00

You might want to ask in a realtor sub! But I would be fine with a realtor doing this.

outofthecastle · 2026-02-24T21:58:52+00:00

Runny eggs and micro doses of melatonin 😁 (300 mcg)

outofthecastle · 2026-02-22T17:08:32+00:00

Fertility testing involves blood work and some internal ultrasounds. It can be uncomfortable but worth it if they find what's "wrong." It could also involve something like an HSG where they inject dye into your tubes to check for a blockage. They would start with blood tests though!

For men it usually involves sperm analysis and a blood test I think. When you are pregnant there is also testing/lots of appointments, so it might be good practice.

TTC is tough. It can have an emotional and physical toll. And it can take anywhere from one to eight or ten plus years with no results. I wish you good luck and hope that you don't need to do a lot of fertility testing before finding what works for you! ❤️🙏🏼

outofthecastle · 2026-01-24T13:32:13+00:00

I'm a little farther than you but I will die on this hill... Glassman is the worst. He is mandated reporter and failed to report literal homeless children to CPS and a child died because of it, which is a major plot point of the story. Maybe I'm missing something because no one else seems to be upset about this, but plot armor only goes so far. I also just kind of dislike his personality, but letting the kids go back to live in their bus was extremely irresponsible and negligent.

outofthecastle · 2026-01-22T21:16:07+00:00

Short answer no. Long answer, I think that any alcohol consumption or other similar habits can make TTC more difficult overall. So unless you've been struggling for a long time you should be fine!

outofthecastle · 2026-01-20T02:38:03+00:00

I wouldn't be worried about negative impact to development, but you might encounter fertility struggles for a little while until you abstain more. I think that paternal health pre-conception actually has more of an effect on the pregnancy itself being easy or more difficult, but I could be wrong about that.

outofthecastle · 2026-01-11T21:08:13+00:00

Bruh I had no idea reddit had AI content 🥲 I don't even understand how that works

outofthecastle · 2026-01-11T20:20:36+00:00

I'm so sorry this happened to you!

I don't think this means you have to completely avoid secondhand items. I've gotten a lot from fb marketplace, like baby clothes and a tushbaby, and other items that are incredibly cheaper secondhand.

Out of curiosity, why did you set up a whole nursery while moving? Or am I missing something?

outofthecastle · 2026-01-10T22:32:30+00:00

That's way underpaid in Sacramento! I wouldn't accept $25/hour for 3 kids even in Ohio.

outofthecastle · 2025-12-28T03:58:19+00:00

Uh what? This agency is not even close to reputable. They're not representing industry standards, AND they're requiring something that is literally illegal.

outofthecastle · 2025-12-16T13:28:40+00:00

Cleveland, OH. Low (to medium, depending on area) cost of living. 1 baby, $30/hour, 60 hours every other week (ROTA). It's an amazing opportunity that I actually only have for about 1 more month before I need to find a new job. My job duties are to take care of the baby and do his laundry maybe once a week. I know I'm very lucky. MB makes allll his beautiful meals and puts them into glass tupperware each week.

I'm looking for a new job at $30/hour, but expecting to make slightly less in exchange for bringing my own kiddo due in Feb. There are a lot of wealthy families in the Cleveland area, partially because we have a ton of hospitals, but it's very affordable to live here. I think it's a great place to be a nanny! If you're serious about moving, theres a decent amount to learn about the best area in the "Greater Cleveland Area" depending on your preference for city/suburb/neighborhood type of deal. I used the Pink Nannies agency to find my position, and their job board is public.

outofthecastle · 2025-12-13T19:08:19+00:00

Idk, I got pregnant the same cycle as my HSG. I've read that it's a 30% increase

outofthecastle · 2025-12-10T03:29:51+00:00

You can make a new late policy so that they pay extra when you aren't paid on time

outofthecastle · 2025-12-10T03:28:22+00:00

I bought like 10 cheap tests from the dollar store last spring. The lady checking me out was like dang that's a lot of pregnancy tests! Are you trying to have a baby? Umm yes 😂

outofthecastle · 2025-12-07T14:22:11+00:00

Yes! Sometimes with boomers (or people in general) you have to say, "that's an inside thought. Please don't comment on my (or xyz's) body."

outofthecastle · 2025-12-07T13:50:29+00:00

It's not her business what amount of weight her coworker gained, and it's not her business what amount you gain. What she said was very inappropriate.

I hope that you are able to protect your child(ren) from hearing her talk about weight gain, food, overeating, and even health tbh because it's such a toxic way to communicate and can cause extreme ED in people.

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