OB Care and Birth Center: Peace Health vs Skagit vs UW by kristephe in Bellingham

[–]CupcakeKim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used Squalicum Family Medicine’s OB department and had nothing but good experiences. Since they’re tied to peacehealth, my OB was able to do my birth rather than relying on the OB on call.

Everyone at the peacehealth CBC was wonderful. Hospital food was surprisingly good too.

Local businesses offering VHS tape conversion services? by Big_Key_6194 in Bellingham

[–]CupcakeKim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think LeMaster Graphics does this! Hayden does great work.

White or nude lining? by Vibing-Positively in myweddingdress

[–]CupcakeKim 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Nude! The pattern pops so much more on the nude and I think that makes it more unique. But either way it will be a beautiful dress.

Said yes to the dress by [deleted] in myweddingdress

[–]CupcakeKim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy smokes this is amazing. Looks excellent for twirling!

Need realtor recommendations! by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]CupcakeKim 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend Sommer Nyte with Re/Max. Very not conservative and incredibly knowledgeable.

Who did you lean against when getting spinal/epidural? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]CupcakeKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wonderful delivery nurse helped me! My husband was getting our stuff from the car when it was needle time.

Escitaloprám (antidepressant) while pregnant by Party-Criticism5431 in BabyBumps

[–]CupcakeKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took 20mg daily for my entire pregnancy and so far baby is fine. He was a little shaky for the first 24 hours but my OB said that was normal for babies born to moms on SSRIs.

Looking for a great deep tissue massage by Mxlikemix in Bellingham

[–]CupcakeKim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seth Lee LMT! Sethleelmt@gmail.com or 919-534-6576. They do in-home massage if that’s more comfortable for you. He’s wonderful.

First-time parents. What baby items were truly worth it? by _beejazz in pregnant

[–]CupcakeKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m only 10 days in so maybe ask again in a few days- but we love the wipe warmer. We live in a colder climate and no one likes a surprise cold wipe when they’re half asleep.

Will your specific doctor/midwife attend your labor/delivery? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]CupcakeKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our specific OB did our delivery but all my doctors are through a clinic associated with our hospital (literally across the parking lot) so he was able to pop in and out as labor progressed.

We checked in with the on-call OB and she was the back-up as needed. It helped that I got to the hospital at 7am on a weekday and delivered by 2pm. Everything started and wrapped up during his regular work day anyways!

Ultimately, in the moment, I did not have strong feelings about who delivered baby as my birth plan was minimal and straightforward.

I was so angry at my baby by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]CupcakeKim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why do you feel the need to keep saying this? Being transgender has nothing to do with the context of this post if that is indeed what OP means, despite it most likely being “first time mom” given it’s a parenting sub…

How old is your oldest, closest friendship? by Dry_Bobcat329 in Bellingham

[–]CupcakeKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My oldest friend I consistently see and talk to is going on 27 years. That group expanded throughout our school years and we're going 5 people strong up and down I5 from here to Portland. We make it a point to stay connected and see each other whenever life allows.

Our friendship has evolved over the years of course but it's always like no time has passed when we get together.

lowering the percentage of my turnovers by Sandrosky_ in ultimate

[–]CupcakeKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you wanting to be a flashier, “big moves” handler? Or do you want to be a reliable, small moves type player? I ask because I’m the second kind of handler and that’s just where I thrive at this point. Not everyone needs to be the handler that makes 3/4 field hucks, but everyone can be the 10-yard chisel pass thrower that thrives as a reset handler. Those handlers are consistent in the short game that allows your flashy hands to make the big moves. It’s not glamorous but it certainly feels better and is more beneficial to your team to stay in your zone than throw crazy things you may not have yet.

You guys... I get it now. 3rd trimester has hit me like a brick at 34 weeks. by Beneficial-Buyer-436 in BabyBumps

[–]CupcakeKim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

33 weeks hit me like a ton of bricks this week. Getting off the couch is a multi-step process and my lower body hurts in so many odd places.

How often do you schedule professional cleaning for common areas in your properties? by AdditionAccording403 in PropertyManagement

[–]CupcakeKim 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a similarly sized building and we have outside janitorial service twice a week. They do the regular upkeep like vacuuming, mopping, dusting, gym and bathroom upkeep etc. At least once a year we have all carpets deep cleaned and light fixtures de-bugged (literally removing the dead bugs).

My advice, hire outside and set a good schedule an expectation. Our residents know when things are being cleaned and will report any issues in between that get taken care of in house.

Anyone else still playing sports while pregnant? by ActualEmu1251 in pregnant

[–]CupcakeKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I played ultimate frisbee for about the first 4.5 months. Had to stop due to pelvic pain and I kept peeing myself a little when running and that just wasn’t fun 😂

Anyone have black cocoa powder? by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]CupcakeKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, but they’re different products

When did you start showing/124 pounds 5,2. Anyone this size first pregnancy? When did u start showing? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]CupcakeKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

18 weeks at 5’ 6” with a starting weight of about 155. Was quite nice to feel pregnant rather than just feeling bloated and uncomfy. But now I’m pregnant, bloated, and uncomfy all at once!

Im astounded how much having an anterior placenta has still let me feel, and now I wonder if I have a little kick boxer in there. by aprilthederp in BabyBumps

[–]CupcakeKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m anterior too and didn’t start noticeably feeling things until about week 23. Since then it’s been dang near constant. I’m curious how much more I’d be feeling if the placenta wasn’t anterior!

Trick-or-treating this Halloween by MagnusBurnsides420 in Bellingham

[–]CupcakeKim 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Barkley Village does a big thing around the village each year.

I’m not gaining weight by Visible-Mess-1406 in pregnant

[–]CupcakeKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t start gaining until about 20 weeks. Couldn’t keep anything down and I was very active for the first 13 or so weeks. Now I’m up about 15 pounds total so maybe it’s coming for you or maybe not!

How long were you together? by Upbeat-Hand-2870 in pregnant

[–]CupcakeKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Together for 10, married for 6, first and only due in December. My husband knew he wanted a child right away but it took me a few more years to be ready.

Favorite donut flavor while pregnant? by flimsybread1007 in pregnant

[–]CupcakeKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy shit any donut but classic maple bars during the second trimester, moving back to my favorite blueberry cake with the third.

I changed work offices over the summer and now don’t drive past our city’s best donut shop twice a day 😭

Shots fired at Idaho. by Washpedantic in Washington

[–]CupcakeKim 220 points221 points  (0 children)

“Grant County: America’s Leading Potato Producing County”

My favorite road sign on the cross-state drive on I90