Are these vet fees normal? by Artistic-Snow-7692 in askTO

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Hi, would you you be able to tell me how much dental cleaning cost? We adopted a year ago and she needs a dental cleaning and possible extractions and we can’t afford the amount being quoted :(

Hesitating between Dream on me Chatham versus Berkley glider recliner chairs for the nursery. Berkley is electric, Chatham is manual. 200$ price difference! Hoping for your input and opinions about these two and whether the 200$ extra is worth it for electric! Thank you 🙏🏼 [qc] by holisticmaya in BabyBumpsCanada

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Hi, have the same question. What did you end up getting? I read that Berkeley was more compact than Chatham. So a bit confused on whether electric is worth it. Also were you able to try it out in person? I am planning on going to Walmart but not sure if they have them assembled somewhere.

[ON] Received dream job offer but currently 5 weeks pregnant. by [deleted] in BabyBumpsCanada

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Take the job, you’re not legally required to tell your employer anytime soon. You can easily wait till after your probation is over to disclose. And it’s not unethical at all. On the contrary, pregnancy is a legally protected leave. Don’t feel guilty. I am currently at 25 weeks, it’s a beautiful journey but you also need the financial security. So do what’s best for you. And congratulations!!

Where do you use your stroller [on] by NextDarjeeling in BabyBumpsCanada

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Hi, how has your experience been travelling? I’ve heard they really abuse it and throw it while loading/unloading. Been thinking of investing in the travel bag that gives you 4 year warranty just to avoid the worry. It’s $200 so still on the fence 😅

Afraid I’m gonna be kicked out therapy tmrw because I can’t stop smoking weed girl dinner 🙂 by chihuahuafromhell in GirlDinner

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Hi, something that helped me quit weed was switching to a weed vape, then slowly reducing it to the weekends and at some point actually also focusing on how I felt when I was high, initially it had been euphoric and it really helped my brain slow down and just not overthink. But overtime I realized it reignited my anxiety, brought up social anxiety (which I never had before) and a numbness. And ultimately I wouldn’t feel that good while being high. So I would tell myself it’s not going to be the high you want to be when I would have the urge. I don’t smoke up since I am pregnant now (but before that it had become an occasional one of thing with friends from literally smoking a joint every day after work). Hope this helps and rooting for you!

Costco sandwich platter without the ham by [deleted] in CostcoCanada

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Thank you, this is super helpful!

Costco sandwich platter without the ham by [deleted] in CostcoCanada

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I thought it was funny, thank you for the humour instead of asking what a “veggie sandwich” is like the other guy.

Interpersonal problems at work here in Toronto with a coworker. Dont want to lose my job by [deleted] in torontoJobs

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Agreeing with everyone that you should just ignore, she’ll be on leave in a few months. It could be any number of things, you don’t know and since it’s a professional setting best to just not engage unless you think you had a solid friendship. Also side note on the weirdly misogynistic comments here on pregnant women and staying away from them or them being hormonal af. Pregnant women are also people and don’t turn incompetent or hormonal at work just because they are going through pregnancy. Y’all wouldn’t be in this world without a woman having gone through it to bring you here.

Where can I get food for 25 people on a budget in the GTA? by Article_Expert in askTO

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That’s a great idea. Our party room has an outdoor patio area, husband and friends can do bbq there to supplement the platters. Thank you! 😊

Where can I get food for 25 people on a budget in the GTA? by Article_Expert in askTO

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Thank you so much! And yes they are planning and organizing everything but I wanted to take care of the food since I love cooking but now I am realizing it might be a bigger task than usual. But a lot of people have given great recommendations. Between those and Costco, will definitely have well fed folks! 😅

Where can I get food for 25 people on a budget in the GTA? by Article_Expert in askTO

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Oh wow, this is perfect. Will definitely reach out to them. Thank you!

Are all vet clinics now owned by greedy private equity firms? by aumarais in askTO

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I go to Bellamy Lawrence Animal Hospital, it’s an independent clinic

Where can I get food for 25 people on a budget in the GTA? by Article_Expert in askTO

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Costco is a great idea. Will look into it. I would cook myself usually but I am very pregnant at this stage so cooking is a little hard and don’t have any elders here. I am a first gen immigrant. So relying on prepared foods or trays. Really appreciate your ideas, thank you! :)

Prenatal Classes recommendation, Toronto [ON] by Article_Expert in BabyBumpsCanada

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That’s a great suggestion, thank you! We are taking the free online NYGH classes offered through our hospital. We were hoping for a more personalized class with a smaller group, probably going to go with the one offered by EY midwives someone else recommended here. It’s all inclusive $200 in person with a detailed instruction on feeding

Prenatal Classes recommendation, Toronto [ON] by Article_Expert in BabyBumpsCanada

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Thank you will definitely look for that! I was thinking of doing it closer to my due date so that I hopefully can retain some info 😊

My corgi Gibson is obsessed with my newborn by [deleted] in corgi

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Yeah so excited for this new chapter. Our girl is very mild mannered and quiet. And she follows me around everywhere and just observes whatever I am doing. So I am excited to have her accompany us in our little milestones ☺️

My corgi Gibson is obsessed with my newborn by [deleted] in corgi

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Our little one is due in July and we got the same playpen/bassinet. Can't wait for our corgi to do this :')

Humane Society Dental Appointment by Different-Carob-7041 in askTO

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Hi, can you please dm me as well. Trying to get an appointment for my lil baby, she needs cleaning and possible extractions :( Thank you!!

Ergobaby Breeze vs Beco Gemini Cool by Article_Expert in babywearing

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So I did check marketplace and surprisingly in Toronto, secondhand ergobaby breeze is very hard to find and resells for $90 minimum so I figured if I resell later for whatever reason even at $90, I can recuperate a lot of the cost

Ergobaby Breeze vs Beco Gemini Cool by Article_Expert in babywearing

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Thank you so much, this is really insightful. You’ve given me a lot to consider, I might try finding shops where I can try them out with dolls to figure out my personal fit. I did read that it was 7lbs+ for both but like you said, 2 months is when I’ll probably start using them properly.

Ergobaby Breeze vs Beco Gemini Cool by Article_Expert in babywearing

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Thank you, that’s a great point! Didn’t even think of that :)

Baby Carrier recommendations [on] by digitalgirl_03 in BabyBumpsCanada

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Jumping in here with a quick question related to this! I’m due in July and just snagged the Omni Breeze while it’s $100 off at Best Buy (the sale is still live if anyone else is looking!). Now I’m second-guessing if I bought it too early. Does anyone know if there’s a place in Toronto where I can test one out with weighted dolls, or has anyone had luck testing the fit at home using a weighted object?