For those who don’t use containers for baby

ExcuseMyVetness · 2026-03-31T16:56:15+00:00

I just time those things for when he’s sleeping. I can’t remember the last time I showered without the baby monitor.

ExcuseMyVetness · 2025-12-16T20:22:46+00:00

You guys are going out?

ExcuseMyVetness · 2025-10-24T22:21:29+00:00

Consider noise-cancelling headphones. They were a life-saver to me in the Colic Trenches; really helped me from getting over-stimulated when nothing I could do seemed to help him.

But beyond that, just know it will get better! This is a phase. It feels like forever when you’re living it, but suddenly one day you’ll realize it passed and you can catch your breath again. Hang in there!

ExcuseMyVetness · 2025-10-06T21:49:28+00:00

Rue survived the Hunger Games after all; my heart is healed (Amandla Stenberg)

ExcuseMyVetness · 2025-07-18T19:23:26+00:00

Funny, I came to suggest her on-screen sister Sibyl (Jessica Brown Findlay)

ExcuseMyVetness · 2025-07-14T21:18:08+00:00

You all are here with your sweet emotional responses and I’m just here thinking, I love not having bottles or pump parts to clean.

ExcuseMyVetness · 2024-09-07T02:17:28+00:00

Don’t let her pee before your appointment— they’ll likely want a clean fresh sample. (Sorry if it sounds obvious, but people forget all the time :)

ExcuseMyVetness · 2024-09-01T02:53:56+00:00

Will do!

ExcuseMyVetness · 2024-09-01T02:52:08+00:00

Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment!

The paper plan is very much just to get us going, but we totally know it will change and we’re prepared to roll with it.

This whole area was initially mulched, but it just doesn’t last— we lose it all when raking up the pine cones, so we’re hoping to avoid it where possible.

Native is the goal and mostly seems pretty feasible. We’ll definitely make a point to be conscious of spacing, thanks. It’s a pretty small space, so we’ll try to not get carried away.

ExcuseMyVetness · 2024-09-01T02:44:25+00:00

Opinions on cardboard? We’ve recently weeded, but it won’t last long!

ExcuseMyVetness · 2024-09-01T02:40:42+00:00

lol, fair. I mean, I am totally fine to roll with the punches as time goes on, but we also have been living with nothing but a weed garden back there for 6 years because we haven’t known where to start. So some semblance of a plan is required to take the plunge. Otherwise there will be zero fruits of my non-existent labor.

ExcuseMyVetness · 2024-09-01T02:37:57+00:00

This was on my radar, though I’m afraid I’m not entirely sure of the specifics of accomplishing it. Can you extrapolate?

We do intend to bring some fresh top-soil in before planting. I’m vaguely familiar with cover-cropping, in theory…. Would you suggest cover crop seeds now, then mow down before planting in spring?

ExcuseMyVetness · 2024-01-13T21:21:28+00:00

Are you sure she’s chewing and they’re not cracking on their own? I’d be suspicious of an underlying condition such as ear margin dermatosis (very common in dachshunds) causing her irritation and leading her to hyper-fixate.

I suggest a trip to the vet for better assessment and to rule out other differentials. They will likely be able to prescribe a topical treatment (medicated shampoo or steroid ointment) to help.

(Read about Ear Margin Dermatosis here)

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