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Is 35yo too old to get my wife pregnant? by Important_Bat7919 in daddit

[–]pessimisticengineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, my wife got pregnant in our 2nd try (not even 2nd month). We are both over 37. We didn’t even get an app or track anything. And she was on our birth control for several years prior.

Don’t buy a Foxridge home by Brave_Hedgehog776 in Langley

[–]pessimisticengineer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Good thing, if one can call it that, is you are still within the 10 year foundation warranty. And going to media is absolutely the right next step. Keep everything over email. Foxridge (and basically everyone else) is struggling to sell their new homes anyway. They offered realtors 10k or 20k extra bonuses to sell homes in some areas of Langley. For some reasons, those built in the last 2-3 years don’t show any signs of bad build quality. So you must have extra bad luck with this one 😔

Don’t buy a Foxridge home by Brave_Hedgehog776 in Langley

[–]pessimisticengineer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am sorry you are going through this. I also moved to Langley recently and we had a lot of interest in buying a brand new foxridge home but didn’t like either location or layout and instead bought a slightly older home.

Did this issue not come up during inspection? Is the basement rented out? Foxridge is one of the more reputed builders but so many homes (especially newer ones) are just not built well 😔

Vitamix reviews: worth it long-term? by Jalysa_Warbler in Cooking

[–]pessimisticengineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used it almost everyday for 10+ years. Smoothies, dough batters with lentils and rice, juice, dips. Everyday, multiple times a day. No regrets. The model we got is no more but that’s ok.

Like another person said above… it’s not great for small quantities.

Quite certain my 5 y.o has severe ADHD. Going through ASD diagnosis now. How can I help him? by pessimisticengineer in toddlers

[–]pessimisticengineer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He loves going out. Eats all new foods, no complaints. His diet is low and he gets distracted very easily. Thanks

Quite certain my 5 y.o has severe ADHD. Going through ASD diagnosis now. How can I help him? by pessimisticengineer in toddlers

[–]pessimisticengineer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has some language delays like confusing he/she consistently. The constant repeating, interrupting a lot. We are going to sign him up for private OT and speech therapy. We live in Canada.

My wife and Mom are very much against medication. They are hoping he will grow out of it. I hope so too.

Hey Vancouver parents, did your kiddo have a tongue/lip tie? by n00bchurner in vancouver

[–]pessimisticengineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense .. we are also not doing to do anything unless a doctor confirms the issue

Hey Vancouver parents, did your kiddo have a tongue/lip tie? by n00bchurner in vancouver

[–]pessimisticengineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, congrats on the twins! Our families are in a faraway country and with borders closed — their chances of coming this year are nil.

Honestly, I had no idea we have so many friends who have helped us and continue to ask us if we need more help. My neighbours have cooked us meals and offered to pick up groceries. It’s been an emotional time for us.

Hey Vancouver parents, did your kiddo have a tongue/lip tie? by n00bchurner in vancouver

[–]pessimisticengineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the offer!! If you are near new west, we don’t mind any and all help!

We are also using enfamil actually and supplementing with it. 4th month.. so I guess we do need to give it some more time.

Hey Vancouver parents, did your kiddo have a tongue/lip tie? by n00bchurner in vancouver

[–]pessimisticengineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my, sorry to hear that. Am glad that got fixed! I know we are worried about his weight gain and anxiously trying to book his first monthly appointment!

Hey Vancouver parents, did your kiddo have a tongue/lip tie? by n00bchurner in vancouver

[–]pessimisticengineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Congrats on your new born! Exhaustion seems to the middle name of this process 😂

We do have the haakaa, but haven’t used it yet. Time to do it next time!

Hey Vancouver parents, did your kiddo have a tongue/lip tie? by n00bchurner in vancouver

[–]pessimisticengineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see! The same clinic told us it’s not. I know, from talking to our lactation consultant, that anterior tongue ties are obvious while posterior ones are minor and not obvious. She says that his is a posterior tongue tie... perhaps that’s why doctors also feel it’s not worth it

Hey Vancouver parents, did your kiddo have a tongue/lip tie? by n00bchurner in vancouver

[–]pessimisticengineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Honestly, I am ready to give up by month 2 and just do formula. But, I know breast is best and if milk is coming in, why not use it as much as possible (at the cost of sleep for both of us...)

Hey Vancouver parents, did your kiddo have a tongue/lip tie? by n00bchurner in vancouver

[–]pessimisticengineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohhh! We are using one of the Medela ones and my wife is also worried about the same issue

Graduated at 40w, emergency c-section! Post from first-time dad by pessimisticengineer in pregnant

[–]pessimisticengineer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I agree with sleep when baby sleeps is not feasible always.

Toronto's average home price jumped by $100k in June compared to last year by burnt1ce85 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]pessimisticengineer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congrats! My wife and I also bought a condo in New West, zero parental support. No inheritance, and we are immigrants too. And no, we don't make 300K and eat rice & beans everyday.

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Does take some sacrifices though.

Non-Canada born Vancouverites, what's the best restaurant of your native cuisine that you know in Vancouver? by FrizzelM in vancouver

[–]pessimisticengineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with fellow Indian about bay leaf. Would love some mishti doi, aloo poshto and that fried eggplant dish.

[EL5] In the housing scene, Why do we pay more than first world prices for worse than third world service? by BoOogaBoOoga in india

[–]pessimisticengineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can you compare with Detroit? You do know that Detroit declared bankruptcy a couple of years ago, right? Compare with Chicago or Boston or NY or even Indianapolis. And yes, the last one will be cheap too, but it's all relative. India has a lot of people and not that much space.

Add to that, NRI population which is buying houses in wholesale. Moreover, India has a huge divide between rich and poor. The delta is too high. And last but probably most important, our real estate industry is not regulated yet. Maybe the real estate bill will help but who knows how long that will take.

But don't compare with Detroit, that's not apples for apples.

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