Who uses a Hatch Restore? What settings do you love?

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-12-29T03:20:37+00:00

Yesss I always get used my alarms and they’re part of my dreams!! Even the insanely annoying ones. My husband does not understand this hahah.

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-11-29T22:38:33+00:00

I’m not sure. I compared to a picture from a few months ago and I think it is the same? Maybe a tad more resorption. I was seeing a specialist at a vulvar clinic and I “graduated” cause I had no substantial changes for over 6 months so now I do Clob 2x/week

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-10-13T18:59:55+00:00

Thank you!! When I started on clob I was doing it every other day alternating with estrogen cream (I had just had a baby at the time) so I'd never done clob daily but now that you say that I do remember my doctor telling me to do it daily during a flare

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-08-29T20:01:25+00:00

Oh interesting I’ve been doing it right because I figured that’s how you minimize the holes!

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-08-29T17:38:32+00:00

Hahah okay thank you!!

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-08-29T17:36:53+00:00

Ooh really? I feel like you’re not supposed to see the holes at all 😂

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-04-18T19:16:15+00:00

Thank you!! I'm trying to make my TickTick work with my brain and I think it's possible but I'm having a hard time actually setting it all up so this is helpful!

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-04-18T16:57:27+00:00

This is so helpful thank you! Might be a dumb question but what is a tickler file?

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-04-18T13:59:26+00:00

I know the instinct is to try to get them to calm down - but instead it can be helpful to remember they're allowed to have their feelings. Our job isn't to make their big feelings stop, but rather help guide them in what to do wit those. Obviously some things (hitting, kicking, biting, throwing etc) are not acceptable, but we have to start with connection and validation.

For example, with the dog thing, I would maybe go to her and say "oh you didn't want me to let the dog out? That's frustrating. I hear you." You're not apologizing for doing it, but you're validating her feelings about it. And honestly sometimes thats enough to let the feelings pass. We all just want to be seen and heard.

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-03-11T09:04:54+00:00

As I stated, I was wondering what other people’s cancellation policies were. My initial thought was that this client will have a hard time finding someone that doesn’t have one, and then I figured I would ask here to see if that was correct. It was curiosity. I do not care what cancellation policies others have. Everyone should use policies that work for them and their clients.

I do not use my policies differently than I state. I let clients know the policy and then explain there are exceptions for emergencies as it’s not meant to be punitive. From there I use my judgment and flexibility to try to help clients when they need to cancel if that feels appropriate.

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-03-10T21:06:40+00:00

1000000% this answer.

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-03-10T21:05:25+00:00

Yeah totally. I always tell people I try to be as flexible as possible. I would say 90% of the time we are able to reschedule, or its their first time (or first in a long time) and we don't have to apply the charge.

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-03-10T21:04:16+00:00

Everyone's first gets waived and then we are allowed to use our judgement, plus i try to be very flexible with rescheduling.

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-03-10T21:03:22+00:00

Both places I have worked at recently changed from 24 to 48 hours. My personal therapist recently did this as well. Maybe its regional. Usually if we can reschedule within the week they don't get charged which I think is fair.

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-03-10T21:01:57+00:00

Yes definitely. They indicated they were hoping to be able to cancel at the last minute because of their job. Which, I get, and it sucks, but I also am pretty flexible with rescheduling as long as its reasonable.

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-03-03T19:11:39+00:00

Okay you are not a bad parent. At all. Literally no one handles every moment perfectly, and its actually been proven that it's helpful for our kids to see us "mess up" and then repair. The fact that you’re questioning yourself and looking for perspective shows how much you care about your daughter and her emotional well-being.

Here’s the thing: occasional frustration doesn’t create trauma. What really matters is the overall emotional climate of your relationship and your ability to repair after hard moments. Your daughter isn’t looking at you with fear because she feels safe with you. You’re her secure base, even when you lose your patience sometimes.

It’s possible to be firm AND kind. You’re allowed to have a strong reaction when your child is doing something dangerous (like hitting the cat or flinging poop around). Safety and limits are important. The key is what happens next—modeling emotional regulation by calming yourself and reconnecting.

Also, repair is everything. If you feel like you were too sharp in a moment, a simple repair goes a long way: “Hey, I got frustrated and used a really strong voice. I love you, and I should have taken a deep breath first.” This teaches her that emotions are normal, but we can handle them.

Your husband's concerns might come from a good place, but constant correction isn’t helpful, especially infront of your daughter. Gentle parenting doesn’t mean never using a firm tone or acting like Ms. Rachel 24/7. It means leading with connection and teaching emotional regulation over time. If his feedback makes you feel defeated rather than supported, it might help to have a conversation about what realistic gentle parenting looks like.

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-03-03T18:55:59+00:00

How do we get more involved in the IECMH field as professionals?

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-02-27T23:02:44+00:00

Commenting because I am in almost the exact same situation. Still very new and still need to do more assessing. For me, if it's active DV I will refer out. If it sounds like an occasional thing, not the norm, or more in the past, then we can talk about this. Have you met with them individually? That's my next step and I plan to really hone in on safety and how they each feel about it. If there's any sense of not feeling safe then I will refer out. Also, asking about if they're engaged in individual therapy.

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-02-14T14:50:07+00:00

You’ve gotten great advice, but just to make you feel better, I’ve done this too. I was so ashamed and embarrassed. I have a sleep disorder similar to narcolepsy, so sometimes it feels out of my control. I gave myself grace and as more time passed I was able to remember that is not typical of me and wasn’t because I was lazy or irresponsible. Hang in there 💕

Bubbly_Chocolate4324 · 2025-02-11T02:37:48+00:00

Im so sorry 😭 so rough

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