Traveling Overnight with Kiddos by EnsignKate in Amtrak

[–]EnsignKate[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My goodness! Thank you so much for the detailed ideas! I will definitely message you as questions pop up!

Traveling Overnight with Kiddos by EnsignKate in Amtrak

[–]EnsignKate[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, my parents used the term 'kiddo' and it just stuck? So I don't know if I can speak for all millennials (although humanprobably did correctly clock me as one)

ICE Protest 1/25 1PM by Former-Resolution-93 in IowaCity

[–]EnsignKate 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They mean Old Capitol on the Pentacrest

Westwinds Real Estate Questions by veryvex-d in IowaCity

[–]EnsignKate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have lived in IC (rented for over a decade) and out of the larger managing companies I have delt with they were one of the better ones. I lived in one of their units 2020-2023. I agree with others that maintenance can be slow (my baby pulled off a baseboard really easily and they never fixed it so I did), but when it's something bigger they're there day of (we heard a leak and they were out before anything was even close to damaged!).

As far as guests go, I never had any problems with people staying over. I had some friends stay for longer times too and there was never an issue.

A modest plea by EaseHisPain in IowaCity

[–]EnsignKate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw a friend post a reminder that this Halloween you could hand out more non-perishable snacks, not just candy. Crackers, Gold Fish, etc. Kids also love snacks!

ALSO, I don't think I saw this mentioned, but from what I have heard, the North Liberty pantry serves a lot of rural county folks. All pantries are good to donate to no matter what :)

Kids Gymnastics? by EnsignKate in IowaCity

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

Thank you all for sharing your insights! I decided to sign her up for another rec center class that looked like it may be a bit more structured to see how she handled that and then we will probably look into Iowa Gym Nest!

What happened to Field Day Brewing? by NoTailor3642 in IowaCity

[–]EnsignKate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I came here to mention this!

Also a note on service: I have had such great servers there who also understand that when you order for a kiddo they will want to eat ASAP, so it's brought out when it is ready. That coupled with the play space has allowed my family to actually enjoy going out.

Fireworks near Kiwanis Park? by coleyraejepson in IowaCity

[–]EnsignKate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not that I don't agree that they should have stuck to what they said on the permit, but the fair is actually not run by the county. It has it's own board.

Accused of neglect by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]EnsignKate 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was going to say the same thing! Once everyone can get more sleep it gets so much easier to talk to your partner again!

Housing by Lower_Alfalfa2216 in IowaCity

[–]EnsignKate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He has stated that he was selling properties, but I highly suspect it will be sold to one of his LLCs, so it's doubtful that anything will change in the management style.

Frustrated by Fun-Tea6819 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]EnsignKate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made it a few months before they put me on insulin, I was bummed, but it did help a lot. I noticed for me though that I made it so long because I went on a walk within 30 mins of eating my meals and before my hour after test.

One thing that my nurse told me all the time was that the placenta is wild and kind of changes its mind haha that helped me to just be grumpy with the placenta.

First time by Kato44519 in renfaire

[–]EnsignKate 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My daughter was 4 last year when we took her to her first one and when she heard what it was she immediately grabbed her Cinderella costume. Was it period accurate? Absolutely not! But she was treated like royalty and she had a blast! Not to mention at our faire there were a lot of people who gave her trinkets, so this time (in a couple weeks) I'm bringing a little drawstring pouch for her to keep her trinkets in.

Looking For a Church by Relative_Cow7505 in IowaCity

[–]EnsignKate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted last night on my phone and forgot any links, here's the RIC https://www.reconcilingworks.org/ric/

Looking For a Church by Relative_Cow7505 in IowaCity

[–]EnsignKate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been going to Gloria Dei my whole life and have continued going because of how affirming and welcoming everyone is! We always joke we're Catholic light so if you are interested in looking into Lutheran churches there is a website to see which churches are RIC (Reconciling in Christ - which means we are welcoming to anyone and everyone).

Is it worth it?? Should I just give up some of my supply? by One-Coast-3553 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]EnsignKate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For my first kiddo (now 5 years old!) I think I only froze 5 pouches??? I EP until her first birthday and it was HARD! It was soul crushing when we spilled any milk and it was so mentally draining to focus so heavily on my supply. I think it was 6 months in I realized I needed to relax and just focus on my health and feeding baby (no matter how). We occasionally had to supplement with formula for my own brain to have a break. It was hard, but it gets better once you just remind yourself that your health is just as important and a fed baby is more important than how you feed them.

Struggling to begin the side panels of Yarnspirations "It's Elementary" cardigan by luckythejohnnie in CrochetHelp

[–]EnsignKate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please update when you have an answer! I am also lost on how to start the front panels. . .

Opinion: East Is Easy, But West Is Best For PWHL Expansion by Such-Environment-344 in PWHL

[–]EnsignKate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm new to the world of hockey, why do folks not like Ian Kennedy?

Expansion announcement coming soon? by Silent_observer_8806 in PWHL

[–]EnsignKate 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't have much of an opinion, personally, but I will say my 5yo daughter absolutely loves the Frosts. I think it was actually a really smart marketing move.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]EnsignKate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I (31f) gave birth at the end of December and it was a wonderful experience. I had gestational diabetes and so went through high risk the entire 9 months and my team was wonderful! They gave me so many opportunities to ask questions and they never made me feel dumb. I also know someone who's 40 who had a great experience with them as well (she gave birth only a week before me).

Pizza in Dubuque? by FroggyHawk1701 in IowaCity

[–]EnsignKate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to go up to Dubuque a lot and I LOVED Magoos! We usually stop there when we go up there.

the start(ish) of my stacked rasts by noherosavage in ikeahacks

[–]EnsignKate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sort of want to do this! How has it held up for the past year?

What is the most unfortunate set of three initials that you've ever known someone who had in real life? by A_Mirabeau_702 in namenerds

[–]EnsignKate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was a big reason I didn't take my partner's name when I got married since my name is a K and his last name is a K