TTC and Beyond!

[wavescrash]

Well I'm sold! LOL. Ohio/Cleveland or whatever is ranked like #3 for the highest unemployment rates. I just constantly feel like we're drowning with no way back to the top and I don't want to just keep struggling to get by or live paycheck to paycheck which is all we ever do.

I'd love to live somewhere with a lower cost of living, better employment opportunities and better weather (given that we're in the midst of the million arctic blast/TONS OF SNOW this winter.)

I vote move. A change is always good and if its what you want then why not

Thanks

I'm totally up for it. I've lived in 4 different states and am always up for a new adventure. I just feel like this is a bigger move than any of my previous ones so it's going to take much longer to accomplish. We'll see. Still lots to talk about and decide

 

[jury3]

Cassidy-Do you guys have a cotton babies nearby? I highly recommend the cloth diapering 101. It gives you the low down on each type of diaper. Ryann was very skeptical about it at first. I took her to the cotton babies store and after just talking to an associate she felt better about it. After the cloth diapering 101 yesterday she was feeling even better about it. There are so many options to make it convenient to fit each family. They have old school type diapers (the cheapest) to all in ones to disposable inserts. I've watched videos on youtube where they managed to only spend $100-$150 and got all they needed.

 

[Kiamaria83]

Well I'm sold! LOL. Ohio/Cleveland or whatever is ranked like #3 for the highest unemployment rates. I just constantly feel like we're drowning with no way back to the top and I don't want to just keep struggling to get by or live paycheck to paycheck which is all we ever do.

I'd love to live somewhere with a lower cost of living, better employment opportunities and better weather (given that we're in the midst of the million arctic blast/TONS OF SNOW this winter.)

I vote move. A change is always good and if its what you want then why not

Thanks

I'm totally up for it. I've lived in 4 different states and am always up for a new adventure. I just feel like this is a bigger move than any of my previous ones so it's going to take much longer to accomplish. We'll see. Still lots to talk about and decide

I always think if its what you truly want then go ahead with it. No point having regrets. It could be the best decision you make. Especially if there are good jobs. A family road trip is a fab adventure

 

[jury3]

Waves-I'm always up for a change! How will that work with Autumn? Will you be able to take her with?

 

[wavescrash]

Waves-I'm always up for a change! How will that work with Autumn? Will you be able to take her with?

It could go one of two ways (well 3 I guess...)

-I could regain custody & bring her with (unlikely my parents would consent to this easily.)
-She could stay here for now until we get settled and come down some point down the line.
-She could stay with my mom until she's 18.

At this point, for a ridiculously long list of reasons, it's up to her what she wants to do. In all honesty, if given the choice I'm almost certain she'd choose to stay here with my parents. The current plan is for her to live with us during the summers and my parents during the school year. Realistically if we moved out of state, she could still do that.

 

[Kiamaria83]

Does your eldest live with your parents amanda ? I grew up with my nan.
Sorry you dont have to answer if its private .

 

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Does your eldest live with your parents amanda ? I grew up with my nan.
Sorry you dont have to answer if its private .

No worries, I've shared the story here and there. She's 8 years old and has lived with my parents (in their custody) since she was about 9 months old or so. I was 19 when I had her and ridiculously selfish/immature and my parents threatened to take me to court to get custody when I moved to Florida (she was supposed to come with me) at 20 years old because I accidentally got pregnant again (had a miscarriage.) Didn't want a court battle so I signed over my rights and she's stayed with them since.

Last year she came to live with us after the school year & would have started at a new school with us. If things went well I would have regained custody but longer story short, we had to move back in with my parents and she wanted to stay there when we moved into our new/current apartment last month. So for now the plan is she'll be with them during the school year (she doesn't want to leave her friends) and with us in the summer. She's been with my parents 8 years and it seems more & more (as time goes on) that she just prefers staying with them on a permanent basis.

 

[Kiamaria83]

That must have been a hard decision for you to make. My story is in my journal if you want to read. Its a bit similar to yours..
I guess its hard for her if shes been at your parents that long and girls never want to leave their mates. I They are more kike 16 year olds at 8 these days. Its nice that you get to have her over the summer.

 

[Disneybaby26]

So excited to see our babe in the morning! Scan at 8:30am to check on the placental lakes. I'm going to shamelessly beg for a peek at the 3D!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Yay Kara

 

[frsttimemama]

Amanda, that sounds exciting! If you want to, then go for it!!

Julie, wow wow wow! That's incredible!! We have a LOT of diapers already stocked up from last time, and my mom is already buying them again.. so that will be good for us at least. My hubby says no way to cloth diapers, and I don't think that's a battle I'm going to win!

Kia, sounds super fun. Enjoy!!

Kara, yayyy!! No shame in trying! Ours always turned it to 3 & 4d setting which was super, but our little guy was not able to be seen well between his position and the anterior placenta, we just didn't ever get a real clear visual on him. I'm excited for this one to see if we can see more/better. Especially since we know what we are looking at after 21 ultrasounds the last time!

Cassidy, sorry you're feeling lousy. Hope it subsides soon!!

 

[frsttimemama]

It's my turn to talk about feeling lousy for a moment.. I had to puke after breakfast (just toast because my belly was unhappy!) and twice after dinner. Ew. Hope it's just a fluke thing and this does NOT continue. Just saying. Now I'm going to go sleep on the couch with the dog while hubby watches TV then I'm going to bed.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Awww, Sandy! I am so sorry you are feeling sick. If anything it assures you the bean is settling in quite nice!

 

[HWPG]

I had soup for lunch and feel much better

 

[clynn11]

Sandy- BOO! I hope MS isn't gonna get you too! Hope you feel better!

Mirolee- yaaay glad you feel better

 

[Disneybaby26]

28 weeks down- 12 to go!!

 

[clynn11]

Happy 28 weeks Kara!!! Your bump is too cute!!

 

[clynn11]

Eeep I love looking at the front page and seeing Britt next to get a gender u/s and then my name!!! Ahhh I can't wait until a little name is written next to mine in pink or blue

Mirolee- are you finding out gender?? If so, do you know when your anatomy scan is??

 

[Disneybaby26]

Soooo exciting Cass!! It will be here before you know it!!

 

[asmcsm]

Kara yay for scan tomorrow! Your bump is so cute!

Sandy, ugh I hope that you aren't plagued by ms. FX if you do have it that its gone by week 12 like everyone says it "should be".

Cassidy I can't friggin wait till my V Day and your scan day! Going to be an awesome week!!!

Lol so DH and I were DTD earlier and I said " ow" and he was like "oh no, I don't want to hurt the baby! Or you!" I responded with " the baby's fine, I know my boobs are huge and you want to grab them but please just be careful" lmao. I had to explain to him that baby is pretty well cushioned in there and she'll be fine and he won't crush her or anything lol