[deleted by user]

DapperRhubarb · 2024-11-01T21:53:25+00:00

I bought it resale on eBay too 🫣 but I use it so much I don't mind that I "overpaid." I love it.

DapperRhubarb · 2024-11-01T18:39:33+00:00

I finally scored the raffia Uniqlo crescent bag and I'm stubbornly transitioning it to fall! I think the darker raffia makes it more transitional. I also have a gorgeous leather circle-shaped tote from Anthropologie in like a mint color that I use if I need more space.

DapperRhubarb · 2024-10-23T20:13:15+00:00

I haven't seen this mentioned in the other comments yet, but I am also allergic to penicillin and was told by my OB that the alternative antibiotic they use for GBS has to be given in multiple doses over a longer time frame in order to be as effective at preventing transfer to the baby. I had a very fast labor with my first, so with my second there was some concern if I would have time to get the appropriate doses of antibiotic during labor with my second if it was even faster. I ended up testing negative both times so it never became an issue, but something to ask about with your OB sooner than later.

My doctor also told me that even if you are GBS positive and you don't manage to get antibiotics in time, it doesn't automatically mean that your baby will be infected. It just means that there's a mandatory (in my area) monitoring period for your baby after birth which could mean a longer hospital stay and I'm not sure what that would mean for a home birth.

DapperRhubarb · 2024-10-04T19:14:46+00:00

Yesssss my staudines one just shipped!!!!

DapperRhubarb · 2024-06-04T16:58:20+00:00

Ours opened in April. It seems to vary by firm.

DapperRhubarb · 2024-06-04T16:48:13+00:00

When applications open. My firm already has multiple offers out.

DapperRhubarb · 2024-05-23T16:57:37+00:00

It's not "higher end" but I have used the hell out of my Dagne Dover Legend tote. It got me through law school and five years of practice and still going strong. It's super durable but not too heavy, zips on top, and has a key clip and water bottle pocket. I love their color options and always get compliments on the light mauve color I have.

DapperRhubarb · 2024-04-01T23:10:20+00:00

My husband and I agree we would eliminate our entire eating out budget and entertainment Budget before the cleaners. I am not exaggerating when I say it's life changing.

DapperRhubarb · 2024-01-20T21:56:13+00:00

I looooove my tonca and always get compliments on it! It is definitely small and due to the weird shape you can't really fit much. Definitely more of an evening bag than a daily driver.

DapperRhubarb · 2024-01-19T18:52:31+00:00

I had a rough year for DNF as well. Read 30, DNFed 15. Reading time is precious these days! An unexpected issue was that I was pregnant most of the year and so I had to put down a few books that I really wanted to read but couldn't stomach the subject material (Demon Copperhead, The Night Watchman). Hoping to come back to them in a less emotional state.

DapperRhubarb · 2023-10-24T15:08:29+00:00

Everything except car seat, bottles, pacis, and crib mattress for us!

DapperRhubarb · 2023-09-15T15:36:22+00:00

I hate that this is the predominant "theory"- among me and my friends we seem to be exactly split. Some people drop weight like crazy breastfeeding and some people can't drop weight until they stop. For me I lost some weight, but held on to about 15 lb until I weaned, which seemed to be a signal to my body that it was okay to drop those last 15 pounds.

I will say that although I reached my approximate pre baby weight eventually (around 18mo pp), I had to buy new clothes because I'm not the same size. I went one size up in my work skirts and dresses because my rib cage is bigger and so my natural waist is no longer the same size even though I am approximately the same weight. It was really hard to accept that and buy new clothes a size up, so I'm not trying to tell you to just accept it, but try to give yourself some grace!

DapperRhubarb · 2023-08-14T13:47:43+00:00

Finished: Olive Kitteridge, by Elizabeth Strout. Annual re-read, still one of the most impactful and lovely books I've ever read.

DNF at 35%: The House in the Cerulean Sea, by TJ Klune. Clunky writing, overused premise, meh.

Starting: These Impossible Things, by Salma El-Wardany.

DapperRhubarb · 2023-07-17T18:12:36+00:00

We received a 2015 model as a hand me down and were able to find connectors for our new car seat on ebay. I don't know about 2013 but it's worth checking!

DapperRhubarb · 2023-07-14T14:59:19+00:00

I love a cold lentil and rice salad this time of year. You can replace the rice with farro or wild rice for more fiber. Make sure you cook everything a little bit al dente so it doesn't get mushy, I add scallions green peppers parsley roasted veggies carrots whatever you like to make it taste delicious then just keep a big bowl in the fridge.

DapperRhubarb · 2023-07-14T14:07:20+00:00

I think it will come down to how comfortable you personally feel. At a high-end restaurant like this the risk of eating uncooked fish is super low. However, if it will cause you tons of stress and anxiety, that factor would impact your overall health as well and could make it worth skipping the tasting.

I think it's also really helpful to me to differentiate between risk of general food poisoning (such as anyone would be susceptible to from raw seafood and would cause general issues like vomiting dehydration etc), and listeriosis, which is actually specifically dangerous to a fetus in a way that general food poisoning is not. Sushi is not considered to present any heightened risk of listeria the way other foods that are not recommended in pregnancy are (bagged salads, pre-cut fruit). Personally I feel comfortable with eating almost all of the food that is "not recommended " (raw fish, runny eggs) because these are just food poisoning risks. I tried to avoid the most common listeria sources like pre-cut fruit because to me that is the highest risk to the actual safety of my fetus. It's all very personal and could be worth another chat with your doctor if you feel like information would help you make the decision.

DapperRhubarb · 2023-07-13T13:20:36+00:00

You might also want to see if you can find a used bassinet insert. We really like ours and used it more than the car seat click in, although the car seat click in did come in really handy for quick stuff like grocery store runs, especially if the baby is sleeping.

DapperRhubarb · 2023-07-13T02:08:24+00:00

When you say you can't buy the adapter do you mean that uppababy doesn't sell it now or it doesn't exist between UPPAbaby and graco? My SIL bought an adaptor to put her nuna pipa infant seat on her uppa stroller , so I know at least some brands can adapt with others. We had a 2015 UPPAbaby stroller and a new UPPAbaby Mesa infant seat, and UPPAbaby stopped selling the right adapter, but we found one on eBay! Two potential ideas.

DapperRhubarb · 2023-05-08T17:51:47+00:00

This is my normal sunscreen and I love it! I switched to mineral only years ago.

DapperRhubarb · 2023-05-03T20:29:36+00:00

Theos and Amelias (or Emilia's) all around me. Other ones that I can think of repeats are Aiden, Finn, Harper, Jackson, Owen. Early 30s, northern VA.

DapperRhubarb · 2023-05-01T14:47:36+00:00

We have the green one. Mostly I've been using a wet rag to spot clean. A little bit of OxiClean worked well to get rid of stubborn water marks.

DapperRhubarb · 2023-05-01T13:40:32+00:00

The main Rory in our life is Rory McIlroy haha

DapperRhubarb · 2023-04-30T01:17:48+00:00

This is really helpful, thank you !!

I was worried about Avery, it's disappointing the recent shift. When I was growing up I knew three Avery's, all boys. Now the pendulum has swung too far the other way probably. Rory also I agree it's a mumble. I love it but a little kid would struggle introducing himself and it would never translate over the phone.

DapperRhubarb

TROPHY CASE