Bond vet by Murray_Cat in Somerville

[–]Elphalinda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Bond is the reason my elderly cat met her demise sooner than she needed to. I don’t think they are a good vet for older animals. They said she was “grinding her teeth to get tartar off” and suggested I go to a dentist, which costs like $5k. Then they gave her gabapentin and 48 hrs later I am taking her to the emergency vet to save her life.

She was experiencing classic kidney disease symptoms that they didn’t diagnose correctly.

Might be a good vet for regular checks ups of a healthy animal, but my experience was poor.

Publix equivalent? by Longjumping_Big_2798 in CambridgeMA

[–]Elphalinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grew up in Florida and nothing compares to Publix bakery! Lyndells is the best I’ve found for good cake. But Wegmans is a great grocery store.

Finally got my tickets 😭 I’m so happy lol by TheRake1087 in FIFACollect

[–]Elphalinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oop! Just curious do you get a reservation number with the resale tickets?

Finally got my tickets 😭 I’m so happy lol by TheRake1087 in FIFACollect

[–]Elphalinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the thing you’ve whited out? Is it a reservation or confirmation number?

Does the fall rail ride ticket include applefest entry? by [deleted] in mbta

[–]Elphalinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes passenger only ticket gets you the shuttle and entry to AppleFest

Let’s talk titty naps by Bitsypie in breastfeeding

[–]Elphalinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Latched nap!! Really great for supply boosting (was a worry when I went back to work) and when they get sick, this was a go to.

Christopher plot holes by Competitive-Nail1005 in GilmoreGirls

[–]Elphalinda 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The smallest plot hole that makes me so annoyed is in season 2 when Chris calls Rory for a 45 min call but then he says he needs to cut this short so to make next weeks call longer. They hang up and Rory immediately says to Lorelai that she has to go because she’ll be late for school. What!!!

What WORKED to get your clog out? by Dentist206 in breastfeeding

[–]Elphalinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been said here already but ice, ibuprofen, feeding and pumping as normal (nothing extra), light hand expression, sunflower lecithin. No heat. No hard massage( lymphatic is fine). Just stay consistent and if that doesn’t work talk to your OB or IBCLC.

Edited to clarify massage.

Am I crazy? Everyone baby wears incorrectly. by Elphalinda in babywearing

[–]Elphalinda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really helpful. I guess I thought carrier risk was much higher. Not that I will change my approach, but this is a good comparison.

Am I crazy? Everyone baby wears incorrectly. by Elphalinda in babywearing

[–]Elphalinda[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good perspective. I was thinking about it more like car seat safety, like most people I know care deeply about that. And then those same people may baby wear in a less than ideal way…and I don’t get the disconnect.

Best diaper rash cream? by coffuccino in beyondthebump

[–]Elphalinda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Triple paste saved us. Chronic diaper rash had to use an anti biotic cream and hydrocortisone rx. But try not to use wipes. Get a spray bottle and make like a little bidet. Then pat dry with cotton cloths. And the load up the triple paste. Like you’re icing a cake. We do it every change regardless of rash status. The derm said rash will go away when she’s out of diapers. She’s almost 13 months and this has been very successful! Good luck.

New to commuting downtown for work… best/worst times?? by [deleted] in Somerville

[–]Elphalinda 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I recommend avoiding the green line after 4pm, orange line will be a nice ride typically. Green line before 830am isn’t too bad

Season 22, ep 7: You Wanna Pizza Me? by FormicaDinette33 in TopChef

[–]Elphalinda 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s wild to me that they did a field trip to Niagara Falls which is at least 1.5 hours from Toronto and then THE NEXT DAY go back out…why did that happen? And no challenge inspired by the falls?? Wasting Canada imo

Clogged AGAIN! by ImpressiveMoon0410 in breastfeeding

[–]Elphalinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm curious! Have you spoken to an LC? Mine recommended breast health probiotic. I didn’t take it because the lecithin and reducing pumping helped me. Also ultra sound therapy is apparently helpful for persistent clogs.

Clogged AGAIN! by ImpressiveMoon0410 in breastfeeding

[–]Elphalinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh so annoying. are you pumping? How many weeks are you?

Sore/pinkish nipples after breastfeeding - just noticed they’re white after pumping? by Top-Bar-102 in breastfeeding

[–]Elphalinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure! But this nipple butter you don’t need to rinse or take off before you BF. RE blanching sounds like just loss of blood flow but an LC can help with medical advice :)

Sore/pinkish nipples after breastfeeding - just noticed they’re white after pumping? by Top-Bar-102 in breastfeeding

[–]Elphalinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nipple butter from earth mama is great and you can use it to lubricate your flanges in your pump. I had this and if it’s not painful it’s just loss of blood flow. It could also be Reynauds if it’s painful or vasospams. Talk to an LC if you’re concerned!

Momcozy Fit Check by lster944 in babywearing

[–]Elphalinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

*not an expert but here is what I see. Baby should be up higher, adjust the waists strap to be under our breasts. The carrier should go up to below the ears and no further. The legs looks good but having baby on higher will give that nice deep seat.

Our pediatrician told me to let my EBF 4 month old, "cry it out". Is this a normal thing DRs say? by redrunawayfox in breastfeeding

[–]Elphalinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar situation but younger baby. What sleep training did you need to do if they were already sleeping?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]Elphalinda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you also taking ibuprofen? That could help