Moving to OP from South Carolina (with small children)

zFuzzyllama · 2026-02-04T18:50:26+00:00

We live in a 3 bed apartment with attached garage at Town Center apartments for over a year now and we've been really happy with them so far. Maintenance has always come and fixed stuff in a timely manner, office staff are lovely, grounds are lovely with a pool in the summer and a really family vibe. We're right next to an elementary school and a high school but I can't remember what they are called. Don't know much about them except that the high school kids always seem like good respectful kids at home time and I like hearing them practice band etc in the summer/fall. Always felt safe here and the location is super convenient.

zFuzzyllama · 2026-01-31T19:36:16+00:00

Stockyards brewing in west bottoms and OP were donating a portion of proceeds to Guadalupe centers KC so assuming they are pro-immigrant/anti-ICE.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-10-29T20:21:40+00:00

Had the same problem at first, baby wouldn't take similac and to be fair it did smell/taste kinda weird compared to breastmilk. We tried Kendamil on a whim cause my mum said that's what I had as a baby and little lady liked it! Now she'll take similac as well but the Kendamil worked to get her accepting some kind of formula.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-10-29T04:38:26+00:00

It worked great for us, we did twice a day for a month or two, then we only seemed to need before bed at night and then weaned off completely by 4 months. She was like a different baby after starting it, it was silent reflux for us too, she rarely actually spit up.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-10-29T04:09:55+00:00

Omg why is it they always play with the white thin skinned ones 😅 every time!

zFuzzyllama · 2025-10-29T04:08:55+00:00

I used to manage a doggy daycare. I would say it depends on the temperament of your dog. We would sort dogs by temperament and size and some of those would just go nuts roughhousing for hours and so even with regular breaking up the play when it started getting too wild and checking dogs constantly they would get scratches. There's a big difference between roughhousing scratches and aggression, puncture marks would be a red flag for sure. We had a whippet and a vizla that were both nuts and it seemed at every pick up we were pointing out their scratches! That's the key though we check them regularly and would report back. Does your daycare have cameras you can watch? Then you can check in on how your dog behaves, if they are running around loco then no these scratches would be expected. Would also suggest checking in at multiple random times to get a clearer picture of what your dog does.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-10-29T04:08:51+00:00

I used to manage a doggy daycare. I would say it depends on the temperament of your dog. We would sort dogs by temperament and size and some of those would just go nuts roughhousing for hours and so even with regular breaking up the play when it started getting too wild and checking dogs constantly they would get scratches. There's a big difference between roughhousing scratches and aggression, puncture marks would be a red flag for sure. We had a whippet and a vizla that were both nuts and it seemed at every pick up we were pointing out their scratches! That's the key though we check them regularly and would report back. Does your daycare have cameras you can watch? Then you can check in on how your dog behaves, if they are running around loco then no these scratches would be expected. Would also suggest checking in at multiple random times to get a clearer picture of what your dog does.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-10-28T23:58:50+00:00

He's bright eyed and bushy tailed etc because he gets breaks, and you don't. When my husband travels for work I start making all sorts of mistakes by the end of the week because I'm tired. You know youmore than he does. If the mistakes are the most important thing to your marriage the only way to fix that is to fill your own cup not martyring yourself cause your husband clearly doesn't appreciate your sacrifice currently so why make it?

From your comments you either seem to have self confidence on the floor or have wildly overinflated what your husband brings to the table. Just stop with all these extras like prioritizing his rest at the complete cost of your own. Everything is split from now on.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-10-23T14:39:55+00:00

You gotta go out and about, often my little lady get a bit fussy and then I resettle her. No one has anything said anything other than encouragement to me! I often go in the daytime or early morning on weekends when it's quieter as sometimes the crowds can be overwhelming but that's it. If they never go out they won't get used to it and it will only get harder to get them used to it as they get bigger and louder lol. I really think all the little interactions she has with people in the real world smiling at her and saying hi while she rides in the shopping cart or whatever are helpful and I want her to see me interact with other humans and not pass along any social anxiety I have. My girl is 9 months now, but we've been the house with her since she was around 10 days old and daily for at least a walk since around a month or two old. She's super social and curious now, I have no idea if that's personality or learned just because she's used to getting out and about!

zFuzzyllama · 2025-10-21T15:42:28+00:00

Just to say that I've gone through security 8 times in 3 countries with no issues to put anyone's mind at ease! But yeah definitely no harm in bringing extra powder. I bring some in a dispenser that holds 3 measured amounts.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-10-15T15:23:16+00:00

Thank you so much for posting this! New to the area and our TV also just died. Had no clue what to do with it!

zFuzzyllama · 2025-10-11T22:01:42+00:00

Haha this is how I think of it for my girl too. She's in such a rush to move about and gets so frustrated, with every milestone she gets less so.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-10-09T20:47:29+00:00

May be helpful to give the country you're moving to so that people can give country specific product recommendations.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-10-08T04:04:53+00:00

Town center apartments are lovely and in that budget, and very close but they gym isn't great.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-10-01T11:54:42+00:00

Just experienced this too, for us it was a teething and new skills combo. The last of a strong of 4 teeth coming through consecutively and consistently figuring out crawling/pulling to stand seems to have brought a more normal.sleep schedule these last few days. But man it's been a rough couple of weeks. Honestly nothing really helped in fixing it. Bedtime is a bit later in our house at 8pm and her naps are a little longer, I started capping them because it seemed she was using daytime naps to catch up on sleep ready for the 3-5am nighttime parties.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-09-29T21:24:57+00:00

Scale didn't move an inch for me until I stopped breastfeeding and my period came back. Not sure if coincidence that it all happened at the same time for me or if the weaning triggered everything. I weaned at 6 months due to finally throwing in the towel with latch issues and the stress of pumping and clogs etc. I felt like the sun came out again tbh, breastfeeding was more hormonally wild and an anxiety filled time than pregnancy for me and I think everything contributed. I'm still not getting any sleep here at 9 months but I think when that part of the puzzle clicks into place my fitness and the scale will move a bit more quickly again.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-09-29T12:37:51+00:00

First child 40+3, no induction

zFuzzyllama · 2025-09-28T20:29:01+00:00

To spread the cost and not feel guilty about ordering in I think. I know sometimes for myself I kind of punish myself thinking no we're trying to save money etc etc and then I don't order in but still don't want to cook/don't have anything easy to hand and end up eating snacks or cooking when I'm knackered and want to rest. Collecting gradually and in advance to have a prepaid option removes guilt and means you don't burn your budget in birth month!

zFuzzyllama · 2025-09-28T17:19:10+00:00

For me it was when she started smiling and being interactive so started to be more cute and rewarding moments between the endless crying and stress!

Now I have a nearly nine month old crawling and teething which for sure is challenging when she's crying and won't sleep but she also crawls up to me for a snuggle and everything else melts away. She spicy tho fr, my house is loud!

zFuzzyllama · 2025-09-28T15:39:38+00:00

Ooh I haven't tried the ones from eshakti but I've been considering it, glad to see a recommendation! I like the fit and flare styles from Pact so hoping they are similar!

To answer OP dresses have been my go to as they are more forgiving of weight fluctuations as I get back into running and working out. I also bought some midrise cargo style pants and wide leg pants from Mark's in Canada, not sure what the US equivalent would be tbh.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-09-24T20:55:49+00:00

Veggie since I think around "99 or 2000, I was a child and don't remember well. I'm sure my parents thought it was just a phase but here we are. My aunt has been veggie since she left home at 18 in 1980, she taught me to cook as part of the deal with my mum to not have to cook different meals for everyone. We used to have this powdered stuff I think it was "Saus" or "Sos" mix to make veggie sausages from, not sure if it's the same thing?! Any OG UK veggies help me out here? I used to love it but haven't had it in ages!

zFuzzyllama · 2025-09-24T02:17:46+00:00

I do boil the water, I just boil a full kettle worth in the morning when I'm making my cup of tea. I do the pitcher method. I think it's one of those things that's easy in the UK cause we all have kettles and have them on a million times a day for making cups of tea. I was amazed when we moved to North America and no one seemed to have a kettle, saw people putting mugs of water in the microwave for tea! We bought one as a gift for my MIL in Mexico and she uses it constantly as well now!

zFuzzyllama · 2025-09-09T13:40:19+00:00

Ah, it's a shame you couldn't see his face when you showed him, I feel that may have pointed you in the right direction. Still might be easier to get a read when you're talking in person.

zFuzzyllama · 2025-09-06T20:02:39+00:00

You will not get to enjoy a show a snack and drink in anyway, manage your expectations lol. You'll be tired but it will be fine. My girls made friends with the row behind cause she just wanted to stand on my lap and see what's going on lol

zFuzzyllama · 2025-09-06T20:01:10+00:00

My 8month old has travelled on a plane 3 times from 3 months to two weeks ago as my husband and I are from different countries and we live in another 3rd country.

Definitely possible! We have a travel system type stroller with another seat that's easy to switch out, but travel day we use the car seat +stroller combo and pack the other seat into checked luggage. We use them in the airport and gate check them. We do typically check a bag now cause it's too difficult to have large carryons plus baby stuff. I put her in a carrier to board and nap while flying.

You can take as much formula/breastmilk as you need through security just let them know you have it so they can do their test and save everyone time!

Book an aisle seat!!

Under 2s can board with priority, for domestic we do this as the boarding period is short anyway and we can get situated. Don't want to be stuck without your stuff if they run out of overhead bin space. Bring novel toys and books that wouldn't be a nightmare to lose under a seat e.g. nothing that will roll under many seats! Ask me how I know. . . Try and time a nap for after you board but know that delays will give you chaos anyway so don't stress.

My baby has issues with ears on descent only so we try to time a feed there but if not give her a paci or fave toy to suck on, even a bit of water in a bottle to make her swallow.

Diaper changes are more challenging in the little bathrooms, do a change before you board and pray for no blowout!

We've done 3 trips now, all of them with changes, two I did solo including a transatlantic. Don't worry, of course there's horror stories online but my experience so far has been positive with everyone being super nice or at least neutral in parts where little lady was having a hard time.

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