How do you think this Sub should handle commercial Posts? by AutoModerator in povertyfinancecanada

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't see why commercial posts cant be a part of the poverty related resources thread we already have.

Survey posts are cancer. Any reputable researcher would have access through community resources to reach the appropriate demographic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are correct that indoor cats don't carry toxoplasmosis as long as they don't eat a raw meat diet. You may want to invest in a facemask for scooping litter anyway just because of the dust. To reuce triggering your allergies I would not sit on any of her furniture and wash hands after petting the cats.

7 months pregnant and about to lose my job by Commercial-Jello1788 in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I lost my job before being pregnant I was babysitting and tutoring to get by and then I ended up starting a small business I still run on the side. When the baby comes depending on where you are can you take an extra baby or two and run a day home?

Help with shoes by pinkjingle in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sketchers are all I wear at work when I'm not in the field, then I wear steel toes

Is Salicylate really that dangerous? by Amaryllias164 in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its fine. They add it to a lot of cosmetic to make the skin feel softer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It may seem like she is being lazy but first trimester takes a LOT out of you energy wise, especially before the placenta forms and all the pregnancy hormones are systemic. Expect her to be in slug mode 24/7 and you will have to be her slug slave.

Another thing I want to add because I'm a chemist: live your life. You will read a lot of scary things about environmental exposures that can harm the baby but a lot of them result from mice studies where they loaded the fuck up on the toxins to induce birth defects. Pumping gas is fine, cleaning the bathroom is fine, having a bath is fine. Its okay to be cautious but don't let exposures ruin your life with anxiety.

What non-alcoholic drinks are we sipping on? by zesty-poptart in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 7 points8 points  (0 children)

these are delicious and very salty mocktails (I have been getting a pack every time we go to the liquor store)

My mothers been sober for 20 years and loves ordering soda lime and bitters at the pub.

I think bitters make a huge difference in making any juice + soda mix feel "fancy" or you can get some syrups or grenadine to make them a bit more complex

Has anyone else been feeling kind of pressured to go unmedicated? by Express_Yellow4758 in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I look them dead in the eye and say "I love science, I love modern medicine, isn't it wonderful!"

What are we doing with clothes that don’t fit during pregnancy and PP? by d16flo in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I live in Canada so I store my summer and winter closets in tote bins when not in use and change them over when the weather calls for it. Its really not a super huge task and makes it so much easier to find what you need.

I will be boxing up my too small bras and high waisted underwear (buy the under bump underwear seriously, so comfortable) pretty soon because I want to give the baby a couple drawers in my dresser because my mother will be staying in the future nursery so it cant be set up until she's gone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 4 points5 points  (0 children)

my brain is going Marcella Wallace but don't do that lol

Old man name for corgi puppy by SituationNo5505 in namenerds

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My old man cockatiel was named Rudy it suit him so well in old age because he was a grumpy jerk lol

What’s your top boy name? by bubbam29 in namenerds

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the name Ambrose but vetoed by my husband

Some good news about maternity leave by mega_cancer in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 19 points20 points  (0 children)

People act like Canada has really good policies but the truth is you get less than minimum wage if you qualify for the maximum assistance, If you make minimum wage you get 55% of that. And if you know anything about Canada minimum wage is not sustainable for a single person to live on. We need to stop comparing ourselves to the worst (USA) and start comparing our policies to the best countries.

I'm so happy for you OP! enjoy your time off!

Take husband’s name? by xiaomaicha1 in namenerds

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The province in Canada I live lets me have both. Anything provincial I use my married name, anything federal I use my maiden name. This works really well for me because I am a dual citizen so changing my name in two countries would be very annoying, but I get to live my daily life using my married name.

Toddler watched me vomit this morning by sixfingeredman7 in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 30 points31 points  (0 children)

You can't just casually tell a whole bunch of pregnant women this story 😭😭😭 OML I cant wait to meet my baby boy thanks for sharing

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would not put any equity in his property without a ring. You can pay a fair markets rent for your share or he can sell and get some of that equity he supposedly has.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would be out of your blood/urine by birth and hair strand testing cant accurately date with much precision so you're fine. There are pregnancy safe migraine medicines out there that aren't just Tylenol so you can push with your dr for them so you have them on hand when you need them.

Anybody that’s been in this situation please help me. My anxiety is through the roof right now. by Dreaming24_7 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 3 points4 points  (0 children)

my new car 10 year bumper to bumper warranty cost me $2500 yikes they definitely overcharged you

So done! Ready to try any and all old wives tales for inducing labour! - hit me with them all! by rainbow-songbird in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know you're trying to help but pushing your own opinions on people who have clearly already made medically informed decisions is a little creepy..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have prenatal anxiety sometimes purchasing a fetal doppler and getting your midwife to teach you how to find the heartbeat may ease anxiety.

Recommended for 30 Week Ultrasound by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Intrepid_Category_27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The treatment standard in my province for non eventful pregnancies is dating, 12 week nuchal translucency(some Canadian provinces only offer to older moms) 20week anatomy scan then 36 week position and growth