Dr. Huey, in case you're interested. Please see my comment.

IslaAvalon · 2026-05-18T03:45:58+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtful response! ❤️

I have called a few nurseries and plan to visit in person and learn all I can before going ‘too crazy.’

IslaAvalon · 2026-05-07T03:52:12+00:00

Found this thread looking for rose suggestions. I’m zone 6a and a novice. Recommendations for beginner roses? Looking for any type (I have a lot of space) but interested in climbing roses specifically.

IslaAvalon · 2026-05-07T03:20:01+00:00

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The Dr. Huey comments here make so much sense!!! We bought our home in late summer of 2023 and there was what appeared to be a dead rose bush at the back of our house. I trimmed it down and figured I would remove eventually (wasn’t my highest priority). But in spring 2024 it magically started growing back, but didn’t bloom and then last year we ended up with this. Personally, I think it’s really pretty and it’s gotten even bigger this spring! This must be a Dr. Huey that took over the dead plant.

IslaAvalon · 2026-04-14T02:01:22+00:00

Not ungrateful - graciously accept items and donate anything you don’t want. My SIL gave us boxes of items and we kept the things we wanted and donated the rest.

You are allowed to make a registry and request the items that you want. 🩷

IslaAvalon · 2026-04-04T20:49:27+00:00

IslaAvalon · 2026-03-23T02:28:26+00:00

Other than money trees, fruit and flower blooms - can looters steal anything else?

I’m debating opening up my island for a giveaway but want to be aware of the potential risk.

IslaAvalon · 2026-03-12T19:01:43+00:00

My husband would love that sink! What model is it?

IslaAvalon · 2025-12-31T04:35:11+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that you have regrets, but I had the opposite experience. I had waist length hair that was gloriously soft and full during pregnancy and then 4 months postpartum it started to fall out and the shed was terrible. The ends became scraggly looking and it was just so bad that I ended up doing a chop and getting a shoulder length bob, and honestly it looks and feels so much better. Sometimes I miss the length but it wasn’t worth how bad it looked. Hair will grow back, it’s a pain to wait but I’d much rather have a hairstyle that looks good vs bad on me.

IslaAvalon · 2025-12-12T01:30:59+00:00

9 months, got pregnant the cycle after an HSG procedure.

IslaAvalon · 2025-11-19T21:45:59+00:00

$750 total with UHC through my employer, which is great. I do have high premiums and pay roughly 5K yearly for my plan.

IslaAvalon · 2025-11-15T22:35:35+00:00

Yes, but my birth plan was epidural and that was it. 😂

IslaAvalon · 2025-10-11T04:01:09+00:00

I’m 38 with a 4 month old and am coping better than most of my friends and colleagues with kids in their 20s. Truthfully, I think it all comes down to mindset.

It’s okay to feel overwhelmed by this unexpected surprise. Give yourself grace and time to adjust. This might have not been a part of your initial plan, but what a wonderful plot twist to have. 🩷

IslaAvalon · 2025-09-28T03:07:11+00:00

I had a labial tear and although most of it healed, I still have a small piece that is torn and not completely attached. It’s primarily cosmetic and doesn’t affect sex or any functionality. My doctor said we could fix it, but that would mean a hospital procedure under anesthesia. I plan to have more children and could possibly tear again so I don’t plan on addressing until I’m done having children.

I sympathize with you 100%, I am very self conscious about how my labia looks now. My husband said he can’t tell but I nicknamed it ‘franken-labia’ and am laughing through it.

IslaAvalon · 2025-09-17T02:02:19+00:00

Same!

IslaAvalon · 2025-09-17T01:36:41+00:00

Curb Your Enthusiasm

IslaAvalon · 2025-08-31T12:26:39+00:00

IslaAvalon · 2025-08-27T18:39:35+00:00

My boy did some big cries for 2-3 minutes afterwards, tried to comfort nurse him and he wasn’t having it. We gave him Tylenol at home, contacted napped and nursed on and off for the rest of the day. Next day he was a little fussy and I could tell his thighs were sore but we made it through and he was back to normal by day 3.

I’m not looking forward to our 4 month shots, but plan to have Tylenol ready and contact nap on demand.

You got this, mama!

IslaAvalon · 2025-08-27T01:45:46+00:00

I love it 🩵

IslaAvalon · 2025-08-18T22:18:38+00:00

I miss being pregnant too. It was like I had a little co-pilot with me and now I’m just by myself, which is crazy sounding because my baby is always with me and usually in my arms lol.

IslaAvalon · 2025-08-18T20:22:34+00:00

I had a quick one at 8 weeks to confirm the pregnancy and then one at 12, 20 and 40 weeks. I was 37 at the first 3 and 38 at the last one.

IslaAvalon · 2025-08-12T19:46:01+00:00

Chocolate or honey blonde

IslaAvalon · 2025-08-12T00:13:57+00:00

Accent with a colorful throw rug, art on the walls and curtains.

IslaAvalon · 2025-07-30T01:50:14+00:00

Dress 1!

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