u/leeleegirl1989

We got 4 free tickets to a minor league baseball game this Friday, and they're doing a fireworks show afterward. Our 3-year-old is SO excited, and it'll be his first time seeing fireworks, so we'd really love to take him.

My only hesitation is our 11-month-old. She normally goes to bed around 8 p.m., and the game starts at 7. I'm worried keeping her up for the game and fireworks is going to completely throw off her sleep schedule.

Has anyone done something similar with a baby this age? Did they bounce back the next day, or did it take several days to get back on track? Any tips for making the evening go as smoothly as possible (ear protection, stroller nap, etc.)?

We got 4 free tickets to a minor league baseball game this Friday, and they're doing a fireworks show afterward. Our 3-year-old is SO excited, and it'll be his first time seeing fireworks, so we'd really love to take him.

My only hesitation is our 11-month-old. She normally goes to bed around 8 p.m., and the game starts at 7. I'm worried keeping her up for the game and fireworks is going to completely throw off her sleep schedule.

Has anyone done something similar with a baby this age? Did they bounce back the next day, or did it take several days to get back on track? Any tips for making the evening go as smoothly as possible (ear protection, stroller nap, etc.)?

I'm 11 months postpartum and currently at my heaviest weight (210 lbs). No matter what I do, I just can't seem to lose the extra weight from my last pregnancy. I'm considering trying Wegovy and was wondering if anyone in a similar situation has had success with it?

I'm also pretty nervous about the potential side effects. Has anyone been able to stay on a lower dose and still see good results, or do most people end up increasing their dose?

I'd love to hear your experiences—both positive and negative.

My 3-year-old is fully potty trained during the day, but we’re still struggling with nighttime accidents. He wears a pull-up at night, but we still get leaks pretty regularly unless I add a Sposie pad inside.

Has anyone switched from regular pull-ups with booster pads to Goodnites? Are they actually more absorbent for overnight, or is it basically the same situation?

Right now I’m debating:
Stick with pull-up + Sposie pad (what we’re doing now)
Switch to Goodnites overnight underwear
Or something else entirely I’m missing

Would love to hear what worked for your kids and around what age night dryness actually happened for you.

We're trying to decide between two preschool programs and I'd love to hear from parents who have been in a similar situation.

Option 1: A district preschool that meets 4 days a week, 2.5 hours. It has one teacher and two paraprofessionals for 12 students and would offer access to IEP services if they were ever needed. However, there are no opportunities for parent involvement, and the drop-off/pick-up process isn't ideal.

Option 2: A church-based preschool that meets 2 days a week this year 2.5 hours (then 3 days next year). It has two teachers for 15 students, much more parent involvement, a smoother car line for drop-off/pick-up.

My biggest question is: Does attending preschool 4 days a week make a significant difference compared to 2 days (then 3 days the following year) when it comes to kindergarten readiness?

As far as cost goes 4 day a week program is $175 a month and the church based program is $180 per month for 2 days. This is my son’s first experience outside the home, he’s been cared for by family up to this point.

I'd love to hear your experiences and recommendations!

We're trying to decide between two preschool programs and I'd love to hear from parents who have been in a similar situation.

Option 1: A district preschool that meets 4 days a week, 2.5 hours. It has one teacher and two paraprofessionals for 12 students and would offer access to IEP services if they were ever needed. However, there are no opportunities for parent involvement, and the drop-off/pick-up process isn't ideal.

Option 2: A church-based preschool that meets 2 days a week this year 2.5 hours (then 3 days next year). It has two teachers for 15 students, much more parent involvement, a smoother car line for drop-off/pick-up.

My biggest question is: Does attending preschool 4 days a week make a significant difference compared to 2 days (then 3 days the following year) when it comes to kindergarten readiness?

As far as cost goes 4 day a week program is $175 a month and the church based program is $180 per month for 2 days. This is my son’s first experience outside the home, he’s been cared for by family up to this point.

I'd love to hear your experiences and recommendations!

We're trying to decide between two preschool programs and I'd love to hear from parents who have been in a similar situation.

Option 1: A district preschool that meets 4 days a week, 2.5 hours. It has one teacher and two paraprofessionals for 12 students and would offer access to IEP services if they were ever needed. However, there are no opportunities for parent involvement, and the drop-off/pick-up process isn't ideal.

Option 2: A church-based preschool that meets 2 days a week this year 2.5 hours (then 3 days next year). It has two teachers for 15 students, much more parent involvement, a smoother car line for drop-off/pick-up.

My biggest question is: Does attending preschool 4 days a week make a significant difference compared to 2 days (then 3 days the following year) when it comes to kindergarten readiness?

As far as cost goes 4 day a week program is $175 a month and the church based program is $180 per month for 2 days. This is my son’s first experience outside the home, he’s been cared for by family up to this point.

I'd love to hear your experiences and recommendations!

I’m 10 months postpartum after having my second baby and currently at my heaviest weight. I’m not breastfeeding, and I’ve really been struggling to lose the weight this time around. I’m considering trying the Wegovy pill/oral medication route and would love to hear real experiences from others.

My insurance unfortunately won’t cover it, so I’d be paying out of pocket. The pill form feels less intimidating to me because if I have side effects, I could stop taking it easier than an injection.

For those who have tried it:
Did you have success with weight loss?
How long did it take to notice a difference?
What side effects did you have?
Was it worth the out-of-pocket cost?
Did it help with appetite/cravings?

Would especially love to hear from other postpartum moms — good or bad experiences appreciated!

My 3.5 year old son has done really well with potty training when it comes to peeing—he rarely has accidents anymore. But when it comes to pooping, it’s a completely different story.

He *refuses* to go on the potty. Instead, he holds it all day and waits until he has his nighttime pull-up on, then goes right before bed.

We’ve tried encouraging him, talking about it, and keeping things low-pressure. We’ve also read books and watched videos about pooping on the potty, but that hasn’t worked.

Looking for advice from others who have been through this—what actually worked for your child? Any tips for helping him feel more comfortable or confident with pooping on the potty?

My 3.5 year old son has done really well with potty training when it comes to peeing—he rarely has accidents anymore. But when it comes to pooping, it’s a completely different story.

He refuses to go on the potty. Instead, he holds it all day and waits until he has his nighttime pull-up on, then goes right before bed.

We’ve tried encouraging him, talking about it, and keeping things low-pressure. We’ve also read books and watched videos about pooping on the potty, but that hasn’t worked.

Looking for advice from others who have been through this—what actually worked for your child? Any tips for helping him feel more comfortable or confident with pooping on the potty?