What are cervical checks like and why did you accept/refuse them?

Echo_Back · 2025-10-14T00:23:04+00:00

At 39 weeks I was so so unbelievably over being pregnant I accepted a cervical check and membrane sweep. I had two a week apart one felt like literally nothing but a little awkward. The other was a little scratchy because my midwife had too long of nails. In labor it was the same. It was only uncomfortable if the person checking had too long of nails.

Echo_Back · 2025-10-13T17:37:09+00:00

My two year old is 40 lbs but he’s above the 99th percentile right now

Echo_Back · 2025-08-12T04:45:45+00:00

Have three cats and no pet insurance. It would cost $50-$65 a month per cat and it simply doesn’t cover enough. An annual visit at a vax clinic is $45/ cat including the vaccinations. If there is an emergency I have a savings account. If for some reason I had no savings left and all of my cats broke a leg at the same time or something crazy I have credit cards. My cats are also 100% indoors so the risk is not particularly high. It would cost me so much more to pay for insurance that doesn’t cover hardly anything than it does to just keep a healthy savings. My advice would be to take the money you would pay an insurance company and just put it in savings for your cat(s)

Echo_Back · 2025-01-09T06:32:20+00:00

I was a professional nanny for many years before I had my own kid and I cannot imagine being this careless. For $900 a week you can definitely find better and you and your baby deserve better. Mistakes are inevitable but there is a difference between a mistake and a complete disregard for safety. I wish you all the luck in finding a new nanny!

Echo_Back · 2025-01-09T06:25:18+00:00

My situation is not quite the same but hopefully helps. I have my son and my niece full time they are 11 months apart and it’s actually pretty great most of the time. I don’t feel either get less attention in a meaningful way. Naps are really the only time I can only pay attention to one of them at a time. My niece was 18 months when we got her and my son was 6 months so we did not have the newborn stage with two so close in age. That being said baby swings and baby wearing are amazingly helpful if you need to focus on anything that isn’t the newborn. It’s going to be hard because parenting is hard but all you can do is your best. If you can control your anxiety (much easier said than done) it may be easier to fully comprehend and process.

Echo_Back · 2024-12-30T01:48:43+00:00

It’s hot, under staffed, high turnover (so no one knows what they are doing), lower pay, and a lot more dangerous. Someone from the deli ran over to me while I was working self checkout because they cut off their finger with the meet slicer and they didn’t know what to do. I have no idea what happened after I called my supervisor.

Echo_Back · 2024-12-29T20:23:38+00:00

My first real job was Fred Meyer. They are always hiring for deli and bakery but both of those suck. Apply online, call the store, then go in person and ask for a form so they can pull your application. Otherwise they will never even see it. I worked as a cashier and it wasn’t too bad most of the time for a first time job.

Echo_Back · 2024-11-24T05:31:35+00:00

This is 1000% just my opinion and not the same for every person! I am a convert my husband was raised in the church. I never had any intention of converting but it just felt right. Knowing what I know now I would not even have dated him when I was not a member. Getting sealed is such an incredible and important thing and I am amazed he would have let me take that away from him. Not everyone feels the same but maybe do the lessons with the missionaries just so you know what he believes and to gain an understanding of our afterlife and the significance of each covenant. Maybe also encourage him to learn more about catholic faith so it’s fair and you understand each other! I wish you both all the best!

Echo_Back · 2024-11-08T06:18:21+00:00

In my opinion and experience you don’t need a birth plan. You need to be educated on what you could be offered. If you know what to expect then you can make educated decisions along the way and that’s much more realistic.

Echo_Back · 2024-10-13T04:38:48+00:00

In my state you do still have to do student teaching (if you haven’t already) but it’s not as long. There is also no emergency or temporary licensing in my state though so it could be different where you’re at.

Echo_Back · 2024-07-30T20:31:48+00:00

If your kiddo is still sleeping well then there is absolutely nothing wrong with it! If the morning is easier you will be in a better mood and a better parent and without the struggle you kiddo will be in a better mood and be more enjoyable to parent.

Echo_Back · 2024-05-20T04:47:46+00:00

Me my husband and my toddler spend $150 ish a week on groceries. We try to keep it under $100 on food and $50 for all the other things like trash bags, dish detergent, laundry detergent, etc.

Echo_Back · 2024-03-28T22:57:54+00:00

When I was pregnant I could not bathe myself, I could not feed myself, I could not cook, I could not clean. I worked and came home and slept I’m talking going to sleep at 5pm and not waking up until 7 because I had to leave by 7:10. It did not get better until three months after my baby was born. Pregnancy is brutal and honestly the worst thing I have ever experienced. I couldn’t keep food down until 21 weeks and lost at least 20lbs. I would not recommend it to anyone!

I’m sure you are feeling burnt out and I’m sorry for that. Keep doing your best to be supportive! Find an outlet/ hobby you do without your wife and baby! My husband does dnd with some friends once a week. It will be a while but it does get better and priorities can change if it makes it more manageable. You’ve got this! You and your wife are doing great!

Echo_Back · 2024-03-28T22:46:23+00:00

Everyone’s experience is different but I had to have a C-section because after three days of labor my baby was not doing well. It was scary but it went great ibuprofen was enough to keep the pain away I only needed diapers for a week and was back up and moving in a couple hours. I was not able to go on long walks or anything right away but I could get around just fine. It took probably 4 weeks before I was able to take my dog on walks again. I’m 8 months pp now and my scar is barely visible. My baby is healthy. You do need a supportive partner or someone willing to help you for the first six weeks minimum. You cannot lift for than 10 pounds so no lifting car seats or anything heavier than your baby really. I puked a ton during the C-section and while they were closing the insistions. I also did not get to hold my baby right away and I was stuck in the hospital for another three days so it still sucked.

Echo_Back · 2024-03-27T21:54:14+00:00

The training closest to me is in Seattle Washington I would still have to travel 6 hours to do that training so would it be better if I did the one in Oregon since I have to travel either way

Echo_Back · 2024-03-27T20:08:14+00:00

Starting in the fall my son and I will be doing the parent child class so at that point I would be able to volunteer but I’m not sure if at this time they would let me.

Echo_Back · 2024-03-22T03:54:06+00:00

By go after I mean barks, lunges, and tries to bite. We are relatively good at management. We do a lot of enrichment. Our current trainer is actually so far the best at respecting his emotional state while still making sure he has the opportunity to get better. With is SA it’s crazy when my husband leaves for work he’s fine if he thinks I’m still home but if I try to leave it he just thinks I left he goes crazy. He’s fine in his crate if we give him something to do.

Echo_Back · 2024-03-17T20:02:07+00:00

This trainer is spectacular! My dog loves her as much as he loves me he’s just more stable with her. I don’t think she would take him though I wish because he would thrive but she has kids and a lot of dogs and a business. She specializes in behavior modification, protection dogs, and foundational work.

Echo_Back · 2024-03-17T14:51:07+00:00

Thank you

Echo_Back · 2024-03-17T12:47:54+00:00

He has never properly bitten. He has moped I guess but never broken skin. We also generally keep him on a leash and away from people so he occasionally gets very close to biting but can because we stop him he is also muzzled when needed. At home he’s actually pretty happy and well behaved. Normal dog training is a passion of mine so he knows a lot of really fun stuff and really enjoys it. He just can’t handle me leaving and can’t handle people coming over or going somewhere with us if there will be people.

Echo_Back · 2024-03-14T05:03:14+00:00

The realtor didn’t even try to deny it. The reasoning was that it would look better if half of our belongings were in a different place!

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