@prpl11butterfly@lin0442 - we have a traverse and we primarily bought it to tow our boat around. It's my daily driver because I drive less than DH (WFH) and it helps us save on gas rather than having him drive it everywhere. We usually drive the sedan around if we're going any great distance, unless we're towing/moving/going to Lowe's, etc. where we might need the haul space. But we do also sometimes get a bunch of snow and it's been SO nice to just drive right through it and not have to dig out.
I must admit that I wanted one LONG before we bought the boat, I bought the sedan b/c it was less expensive and it was certainly a serviceable car, but when i got the opportunity to get one, I jumped at it. I'll admit I'm proud of myself for not having to get something like a suburban or a tahoe. that would have been super overkill. Also team no minivan here and the traverse meant I wouldn't need to get a different vehicle if road trip supplies wouldn't fit in the sedan. We drive literally everywhere b/c we hate flying and definitely need space for that.
When we replaced our car after the accident, we specifically did not want a sedan. Nothing against sedans, but I'm a larger person (I've been fat my whole life) and DH is fairly tall and mostly legs. We ended up with a Jeep Compass, which I jokingly call a "soccer mom car". It has all the features we wanted (plus a few others, like remote start), and plenty of room for car seats.
I like being higher up when I drive, so I like certain SUV’s for that.
TW* kids stuff mentioned* Two tall adults in a car with a rear facing car seat requires more than a sedan. Otherwise you have to fold up like a pretzel. I have to do this in MH’s car.
DD1: June '16 DD2: March ‘19 :::: Married since 2011 :::: USN Wife ::::
Per the latest drive-by- I have to admit I’d love an Ava bracelet. I’m just not a consistent temp-taker and I’d love the data. The price is not justifiable when saving for IVF
Omg! My Alta has been acting up so may totally be upgrading!!
Tw** pregnancy mentioned**
I complained to them a few years ago for removing the pregnant and nursing options from their account settings. For people who preg but trying not to gain to much really could use that help. I could have used it nursing because my weight dropped to low. I could have maintained better if I was able to have help calculate intake vs burn.
H has been informed that this purchase is happening. My decision was quick once I saw how pretty the new Versa is!
There are a few 2/2 & 3/3 grads that I wish weren't on the grad check in list. you can tell they don't care about us.. so why should we care about them?
ETA - I think it irks me because there are grads that I really miss and I love seeing their updates. This is one of the chances we get to catch up with them. If you were writing an email to an old friend what kinds of things would you want to convey? Some of the "anything to adds" I see make me scratch my head. THAT'S what you're choosing to say? Save that for your randoms thread on your bmb or better yet do everyone a favor and DD that boring BS. I realize they can say whatever they want but maybe just sit it out if you have nothing to add. If you don't care.... chances are we REALLY don't care. Also, not pointing to anyone specifically, more that it's a trend I've noticed over the last couple check ins from 2/2 & 3/3ers.
@galactickates I can see where your coming from. They haven't been around long to get to know where as there are some of you who have been for 1+ years. I am certain that if I'm here for a only a couple months, I won't feel right joining that post. It won't be from lack of loving my time here with you all (so far I am) but because I don't feel worthy of the grad title when put beside some of you ladies. My hat is off to all of you who have been walking this road for far longer then is fair and for all that you do and give up for the chance at having a family of your own. You are amazingly strong and should I find myself here for an extended visit, I can only hope to have as much strength
@galactickates As the weekly grad thread says, “sometimes silence is the kindest.” There are some grads that make me sad they didn’t post- like pebbledam. Even though older regulars recognized get & knew her back story. There are others that even though they are not 1/1 or 2/2, they have been on the board only a month or two. The weekly grad thread even discourages those from posting there in that case.
@jrm_14 yes!!! I agree, there are also some on the opposite spectrum that I definitely wish posted - same example . I want to know how she's doing too along with a couple others. I really do feel happy/sad when people move on. Over the moon happy they are getting their take home babies, but also sad because you make these awesome connections with people then they move on. The grad thread is like having coffee with them and catching up. I always wonder if they even think "is this something I would want to read if I was still in ttgp." I'm guessing not....
Ps. There are MANY posts that I love. But this isn't about those.
Re: UO Week of 3/13: Whatever You Want It To Be Edition
I must admit that I wanted one LONG before we bought the boat, I bought the sedan b/c it was less expensive and it was certainly a serviceable car, but when i got the opportunity to get one, I jumped at it. I'll admit I'm proud of myself for not having to get something like a suburban or a tahoe. that would have been super overkill. Also team no minivan here and the traverse meant I wouldn't need to get a different vehicle if road trip supplies wouldn't fit in the sedan. We drive literally everywhere b/c we hate flying and definitely need space for that.
Married: 2016
BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19
Diminished ovarian reserve
BFP: 4/14/2020 EDD: 12/20/2020
TW* kids stuff mentioned*
Two tall adults in a car with a rear facing car seat requires more than a sedan. Otherwise you have to fold up like a pretzel. I have to do this in MH’s car.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Married: 2016
BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19
Tw** pregnancy mentioned**
H has been informed that this purchase is happening. My decision was quick once I saw how pretty the new Versa is!
ETA - I think it irks me because there are grads that I really miss and I love seeing their updates. This is one of the chances we get to catch up with them. If you were writing an email to an old friend what kinds of things would you want to convey? Some of the "anything to adds" I see make me scratch my head. THAT'S what you're choosing to say? Save that for your randoms thread on your bmb or better yet do everyone a favor and DD that boring BS. I realize they can say whatever they want but maybe just sit it out if you have nothing to add. If you don't care.... chances are we REALLY don't care. Also, not pointing to anyone specifically, more that it's a trend I've noticed over the last couple check ins from 2/2 & 3/3ers.
There are others that even though they are not 1/1 or 2/2, they have been on the board only a month or two. The weekly grad thread even discourages those from posting there in that case.
Ps. There are MANY posts that I love. But this isn't about those.
That is awesome!! I may have to switch to a fitbit. lol
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!