u/Mountain_Turnover_64

I am currently pregnant. I’m very early and the only people who know are my husband and my sister. I currently also have a 14 month old.

My sister asked if I was having a sprinkle and I said I wasn’t sure. I would like to but I’m nervous it would come across as “tacky” since my baby is still young. My sister said all babies deserve to be celebrated and encouraged me to have one.

I’m still a while away but I’m curious on how this comes across to others?

For some context - my sister had a sprinkle with her second, but I didn’t think twice about it as her first born was 3 years old before she was pregnant with her second.

I still have all my baby’s baby items so any gifts that people would bring would probably just be diapers, wipes, maybe some newborn onesies, etc. It would also be a more intimate gathering with close friends and family.

So to clarify - this is not for gifts and I’m not expecting anything. I just know people usually bring diapers to those kinds of things.

I’m also considering it more because before my first was born, I had a miscarriage. It was devastating so I do truly believe all babies should be celebrated.

Please share your honest thoughts and opinions!

I am currently pregnant. I’m very early and the only people who know are my husband and my sister. I currently also have a 14 month old.

My sister asked if I was having a sprinkle and I said I wasn’t sure. I would like to but I’m nervous it would come across as “tacky” since my baby is still young. My sister said all babies deserve to be celebrated and encouraged me to have one.

I’m still a while away but I’m curious on how this comes across to others?

For some context - my sister had a sprinkle with her second, but I didn’t think twice about it as her first born was 3 years old before she was pregnant with her second.

I still have all my baby’s baby items so any gifts that people would bring would probably just be diapers, wipes, maybe some newborn onesies, etc. It would also be a more intimate gathering with close friends and family.

I’m also considering it more because before my first was born, I had a miscarriage. It was devastating so I do truly believe all babies should be celebrated.

Please share your honest thoughts and opinions!

I am currently pregnant. I’m very early and the only people who know are my husband and my sister. I currently also have a 14 month old.

My sister asked if I was having a sprinkle and I said I wasn’t sure. I would like to but I’m nervous it would come across as “tacky” since my baby is still young. My sister said all babies deserve to be celebrated and encouraged me to have one.

I’m still a while away but I’m curious on how this comes across to others?

For some context - my sister had a sprinkle with her second, but I didn’t think twice about it as her first born was 3 years old before she was pregnant with her second.

I still have all my baby’s baby items so any gifts that people would bring would probably just be diapers, wipes, maybe some newborn onesies, etc. It would also be a more intimate gathering with close friends and family.

I’m also considering it more because before my first was born, I had a miscarriage. It was devastating so I do truly believe all babies should be celebrated.

Please share your honest thoughts and opinions!

Hello! I am currently in the very early stages of pregnancy and looking to plan my leave. I am trying to figure out everything that I am entitled to. For some context, I am in New York State and I am a salaried employee. My job offers 6 weeks fully paid parental bonding. From what I understand, 4 weeks before my due date, and 6/8 weeks after, I would go out on short term disability. Then I believe I would start 12 weeks of New York State Paid Family Leave, followed by 6 weeks of paid bonding through my job. Is there anything else I am entitled to, that would be at least partly paid while out of work? Thank you very much!

Edit to add - I found this on our benefits info. Does this mean my company will pay disability rather than NYS? I know NY only pays up to $170 a week

Exempt and SOTE Associates

• Disability payments begin the earliest of:

• The first day of Hospital Confinement;

• The first day of absence if the absence exceeds three (3) consecutive calendar days; or

• The first day of travel if approved for Kohl's Travel Surgery or Weight Loss Surgery Programs.

• Exempt Associates: A workweek for payment purposes is generally based off of forty-five (45) hours or a 9-hour day, unless you have another agreed-upon regular schedule.

• SOTE Associates: A workweek for payment purposes is generally based off of forty (40) hours or an 8-hour day unless you have another agreed-upon regular schedule.

• The payment schedule is as follows: up to eight (8) weeks at 100% Base Salary, followed by up to eighteen

(18) weeks at 60% Base Salary.

I’m (29F) a first time mom. I used to be a preschool teacher for ages 3-4. This isn’t my first experience with babies as I have nieces and nephews but to be honest I don’t really remember everything from this age as it all blended together. My daughter turned 14 months old yesterday. I remember at her 12 month appointment the doctor asked if she was speaking and I said yes. He asked if she’s saying mama and dada. I said yes, and said she says other words as well but we didn’t go into it too much as I guess they were just getting the baseline. My mom and MIL always say they’re impressed with her speech and how many words she says.

Now I’m aware every parent thinks their child is the best and a genius lol. That’s not what I’m getting at at all. I’m just honestly curious if this is considered “advanced” or still falls within the normal range. I feel like most of her focus on development is in the social aspect, as she took a little longer to roll over, sit up independently, and is currently not walking (she cruises holding onto furniture). She hasn’t been delayed in these aspects, just on the later end of what is still considered normal. Thanks for any input or opinions!