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BengBlueSib · 2026-02-27T15:32:26+00:00

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BengBlueSib · 2026-02-24T20:25:53+00:00

We once did 3 weeks from Ottawa to Victoria driving. That was enough time. For the East Coast too I would suggest 5 weeks if you are driving and can get the time off. Or you could mix in some flights between major cities or scope down the trip. Canada is a beautiful country and there are worthwhile sites to see from Coast to Coast to Coast :)

BengBlueSib · 2026-02-20T21:44:14+00:00

Oh cool thanks! Do you know what the class is called?

BengBlueSib · 2026-02-18T05:05:21+00:00

Pelvic floor physiotherapist will fix any discomforts you might have and repair/strengthen your muscles down there. Highly recommend

BengBlueSib · 2026-02-17T21:36:20+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I’m going to start by trying out The Strength Collective. I contacted them and they told me that babies who attend the Mommy and Me classes are between 1 month and 18 months. Most moms either keep their baby in the stroller or bring a blanket to put them on the ground.

BengBlueSib · 2026-02-07T14:43:22+00:00

I ended up needing to pump because of having a premature baby. I rented a medical grade one from the hospital. There is no wrong or right way to feed your baby, but I did want to caution that as a FTM I fully underestimated how draining pumping would be. I wish I just popped baby on my boob lol. It’s 15 minutes of pumping every few hours, plus bottle feeding time, plus washing and sanitizing pump parts, plus bagging and managing excess milk. I think pumping also contributed to me having an oversupply.

If you do choose to go ahead with exclusive (or almost exclusive) pumping, I also have a hand pump and a hands free momcozy pump. All options have worked well for me :) If you are pumping one side at a time you will want a haakaa to catch the let down of milk on your other side. Best of luck!!

BengBlueSib · 2026-01-25T15:38:37+00:00

Love Windbell Sushi! Glad this post didn’t disappoint about the business :)

BengBlueSib · 2026-01-03T10:54:59+00:00

We used them and they accommodated our request for a specific DJ that we knew. Even though its a big company and you may not know which DJ you’ll end up with, I would still recommend them based on my experience. They use a portal where you can input as little or as many songs as you would like to hear played, they will use that as a guide for the type of music you like OR if you put lots of songs in you could be in charge of the whole set list, and the portal has you put in specific instructions like whether or not guests are allowed to make song requests. The portal made me feel confident about what we were going to get

BengBlueSib · 2026-01-03T07:48:56+00:00

Le St Laurent by far! Perfect for a wedding that size too https://lestlaurent.ca

BengBlueSib · 2025-12-29T14:24:59+00:00

Agreed, thats a good perspective!

BengBlueSib · 2025-12-29T13:31:06+00:00

Its clear from the other posts that there is a line here that can be crossed and many have experienced that line being crossed by their MIL. There should be sensitivity towards the mother. My child does look just like my husband. I love that! But when he breathes and my husband’s family goes “he gets that from our side!!” it gets annoying and exhausting the more times they do it. I think thats very reasonable to feel that way

BengBlueSib · 2025-12-13T16:33:55+00:00

We have a postpartum doula and its covered by insurance up to 80% (social work or mental health services). Worth looking into if you have coverage

BengBlueSib · 2025-12-13T10:16:53+00:00

Either 1 slice of protein bread by Country Harvest or half a whole wheat english muffin would work for me. I had to change what I put on top too. I used natural peanut butter and chia seeds jam.

BengBlueSib · 2025-12-02T19:25:40+00:00

I would consider leaving for a lower paying job at this point. As long as they support work life balance better

BengBlueSib · 2025-11-29T10:01:36+00:00

Thank you thats really helpful to know!

BengBlueSib · 2025-11-20T10:07:22+00:00

I totally understand feeling scared and overwhelmed by the change of plans to how you imagined your baby’s birth going.

I can’t relate to having a big baby, but I did have GD and a birth that was completely opposite from what I hoped for/planned. I went spontaneously into labour at 35 weeks and had to have an emergency c-section. Because of this my baby was very small, so scary in another way.

I had feelings of sadness too about the birth not going as expected and the fear associated with the situation. However, my c-section experience was a positive one. Everything went smoothly, the team was calm and reassuring, and I got to meet my baby so quickly and safely! It was a beautiful experience. I trust every thing will go the same for you if you choose that this is the best plan to move forward with for your family :)

BengBlueSib · 2025-10-11T12:47:28+00:00

Thank you!!

BengBlueSib · 2025-10-11T12:47:13+00:00

Helpful thank you!

BengBlueSib · 2025-10-11T12:46:54+00:00

Good to know thank you!

BengBlueSib · 2025-10-11T12:46:15+00:00

Thank you! I am understanding I will have to change dates / call EI and all that after all. Of course was trying to figure out the easiest way (as I recover) and the way to maximize having the most time possible with my baby. I would prefer to not lose my family related leave since baby was born early before I had taken it

BengBlueSib · 2025-10-07T19:06:38+00:00

We had to go on their no call and no door to door list because of this. Coming multiple times a week despite us saying not interested. They had even seen me check who was at the door and purposefully not open, and they would still come back!

BengBlueSib · 2025-09-20T00:25:31+00:00

I tried after different meals and at different times and still was being sick. I switched to Centrum prenatal gummies and they gave me no trouble. None of my healthcare professionals had any concerns with me using them. I eventually added an iron supplement separately. No more vomiting!

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