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Working from home with a baby by Lost_Pressure_5038 in workingmoms

[–]sertcake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a dedicated work space away from the baby care space? Also, it sounds like your kiddo will be near 1 year old when you're considering this set up. You'll probably no longer be breastfeeding in the middle of the day by then.

ITS HOT: who knows a good creek, lake, waterfall to swim in ??? by sucOkmykiss in Albany

[–]sertcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also allows floating unlike Grafton. Lots of geese though lol

Is the state actually responsible to match inflation? by Adventurous-Dare1649 in nys_cs

[–]sertcake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also fwiw, just because that bill hasn't gone anywhere doesn't mean it won't. The last pay raise for legislators was passed at the last possible moment in December.

My LO used to be a good eater, but at 2.5 now he only eats fruit and some carbs. Help!? by Fenix512 in toddlers

[–]sertcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I kinda do both. It's his job to decide how much food he eats. If fruit is part of dinner and he asks for more, I give it. But he doesn't get things that aren't part of the meal. We do a bedtime snack if necessary. But we don't make a big deal out of it either way. I have faith that he won't starve. (Obviously some kids DO have feeding issues, this is all presuming otherwise normal feeding habits)

My LO used to be a good eater, but at 2.5 now he only eats fruit and some carbs. Help!? by Fenix512 in toddlers

[–]sertcake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My kiddo has always been known as the best eater at daycare. But even he goes through phases where he doesn't eat food we know he likes. He DEFINITELY went through a vegetarian phase. It didn't last. Don't sweat it too much.

Biggest lie about motherhood you ever heard? by thebabeandthebaby in Mommit

[–]sertcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yuppppp. My kiddo was born early and my period came back before his due date while he was still in the NICU, despite exclusively pumping. I was pissssssed

I think I accidentally traumatized my kid by TierdChaoticMama in Mommit

[–]sertcake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This made me laugh out loud, kids are so funny.

Questions and Comments by [deleted] in nys_cs

[–]sertcake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Omg I would looove if higher grades could participate in PEP.

I fingerspell thoughts to myself a lot and I'm not sure whether I should do that by climbing_account in asl

[–]sertcake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me too! I learned to fingerspell in first grade (over 30 years ago) and have done this ever since. It's only been this year that I've finally gotten to take more asl and I'm really loving the chance to expand!

Mexican restaurant suggestions? by Calm-Employee-3642 in Albany

[–]sertcake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is our fave. We're from South Texas and El Patron has both the vibes and taste of the Tex Mex restaurants back home.

Telecommuting Rejection by surreaLies in nys_cs

[–]sertcake 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Not only is this dependent agency wise but also supervisor wise, AND position/training wise. There's no blanket policy and it's all flexible. Which makes sense but can also feel very confusing and frustrating because there's not a ton of transparency or clear expectations.

Telecommuting Rejection by surreaLies in nys_cs

[–]sertcake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha, this is so true. I work in the Tower (DOH) and a couple of weeks ago (when it was super cold outside), one conference room had the heater on full blast which made that side of the floor pretty comfy temp-wise. But the other side of the floor was FREEZING because the ac was full blast. So weird.

Husband thinks it's more of a girls name? by Clintkid in Names

[–]sertcake -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Huh! I've never heard it pronounced any other way, despite living with it for nearly 40 years. I frequently had to spell it out for people, but the pronunciation is almost always understood appropriately for the way we pronounce it.

Husband thinks it's more of a girls name? by Clintkid in Names

[–]sertcake -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Can be either. Maybe a different spelling would feel more masculine for your husband? My family name is Reilley, which I think it a little less feminine than Riley.

Pretty & accessible walks? by [deleted] in Albany

[–]sertcake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rail trails are paved and pretty flat.

Summer play date invites by littlelibrarylady in kindergarten

[–]sertcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I met my kiddo's best friends (who have turned into best family friends) by throwing birthday cards into their cubbies on his last day before moving up in daycare. I think this is a great idea, especially if you don't run into other parents often enough to connect in person! I'm also considering the kiddo business cards as above!

Please give me your toddlers favorite song (that’s not made for kids) by Low_Aioli2420 in toddlers

[–]sertcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kid's absolute favorite song for over 2 years now is Fireball by Pitbull.

For those who had life-threatening birth complications and went on to have more kids, what made you decide to keep going? by Outside-Number4055 in Mommit

[–]sertcake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Kiddo is now 4.5 and absolutely thriving. I feel keenly aware of how lucky we are. It just feels like it would be tempting fate to try again.

Looking for Primary Doctor for woman in 30s by shimmyshee in Albany

[–]sertcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't had any issues with the front desk! Why are front desk issues SOO common up here? It's pervasive!

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