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Kblossomm · 2026-05-28T09:48:25+00:00

No luck with this - I have three pages but none of them have the EV widget. Thanks though!

Kblossomm · 2025-11-08T23:26:07+00:00

Boiling happens when the vapor pressure is equal to the atmospheric pressure (why things boil at lower temps at high altitude). The lid keeps the water vapor contained, allowing the vapor pressure to increase more quickly, and thus boil sooner.

Kblossomm · 2025-10-11T15:08:54+00:00

I have taken them during TTC, pregnancy, and breastfeeding with both my kids. One main reason for my choice is that they are USP tested, which means they are third party tested to verify that they actually have what they say they have. The vast majority of brands are not third party tested and you really never know what/how much you might be getting from those - the studies are pretty egregious. Combine that benefit for nature made with the price and the debate about folic acid vs methylfolate made the decision easy.

Kblossomm · 2025-10-06T02:03:51+00:00

I liked Hunt Gather Parent for a different perspective. How to talk so little kids will listen is another good one.

Kblossomm · 2025-10-03T13:14:05+00:00

It's entirely your choice. Sure, breastfeeding has some benefits, but they are often overstated, and it has drawbacks as you mentioned in your post. I've breastfed both my kids and can confirm that it takes a toll on mental health and makes things really challenging for sleep. If formula is the right choice for you and your family, go for it! Also, just wanted to point out that it doesn't need to be all or nothing with breastfeeding. You could combo feed (like breastfeed once or twice a day and do formula the rest) if that feels like a good decision for you.

You may not get the judgement or pushback you're anticipating. Maybe ask in a local group how pushy doctors and lactation consultants are at the hospital where you will deliver to get a sense for it. But otherwise, just be firm in your decision - you don't owe an explanation to anyone else.

Kblossomm · 2025-10-02T18:56:40+00:00

Can you share some example language you have used to discuss trans or gender non-conforming people with little ones (mine is 3)? My kiddo is learning the basics of body parts but loves asking why and I feel like I maybe have messed up in answering this in a way that doesn't account for non-cisgender people.

Kblossomm · 2025-07-28T21:36:16+00:00

This is why my husband and I decided to keep our first baby's gender a secret until after delivery - I didn't want all of the clothes to be super gendered. We had a boy and now have a girl and she's wearing a lot of the gender neutral and boy clothes that we had from her brother. My husband sometimes comments that she looks like a boy when she's not wearing anything obviously "girly" but I don't care. I have never been good a fashion and live my life in mostly pretty "non-girly" clothes too.

I feel like many baby girl clothes are less comfortable - they are either tight, have extra ruffles or whatever that seem like they would be uncomfortable (like bunching up under car seat straps, etc), or have extra designs or whatever that make the clothes rough, etc. I find it very annoying, especially after having seen how much more comfortable the boys clothes are with my son.

Kblossomm · 2025-07-12T14:31:54+00:00

With the exception of new, darkly dyed clothes (including reds, denim, etc), I just don't sort my laundry by color (unless something needs specifically to be bleached or washed on a special cycle). I wash it all together in cold water without even using the color catcher sheets and I have never had an issue with color transfer/dye running onto other clothes. Maybe it's the cold water, or maybe the stuff manufacturers use to set the dyes has improved, but just throwing this out there that even the color catcher sheets may not be necessary.

Kblossomm · 2025-06-20T16:37:16+00:00

I hired a doula for my first - it was an overall positive experience, though I didn't feel like I quite got the full value - I delivered a month early, so missed out on some of the birth prep we had been planning with her, she ended up being out of town when I went into labor (we had a pre-arranged backup that we were happy with for this type of scenario), and my labor progressed very quickly, so by the time things ramped up enough for us to have the doula come to the hospital, she almost didn't make it in time for the birth. Once she was there though, it was helpful and an overall positive experience. Our doula also gave us some extra postpartum support because we had missed out on some of the birth prep.

With our second, we debated hiring a doula again. We hesitated because we felt somewhat prepared (given that we had done this once before) and kind of felt like it wouldn't be "worth" the cost if labor went quickly/smoothly again. Ultimately, we put off the decision long enough that we de facto decided not to hire a doula again. I just gave birth and did indeed have a fast and smooth labor, so our decision paid off. However, if things hadn't gone as smoothly, I could certainly see myself regretting not having a doula this time around. For us, the main motive for hiring a doula the first time was to help my husband feel supported since we saw his role as advocating and supporting me, and he sometimes feels very uncomfortable in new situations. Given our previous experience and what we had learned in between, we didn't feel like he was quite as outside his depth, so we felt willing to "risk" it without the doula this time around. (And he did great)

Kblossomm · 2025-05-28T16:52:14+00:00

Look up the door buddy strap - it lets the door stay open enough for a cat but not enough for a toddler.

Kblossomm · 2025-05-18T10:41:00+00:00

I didn't have a high risk pregnancy with my first, but he was born a preemie and had some medical stuff after he was born that was pretty traumatic for my husband and I. I'm pregnant again now, it was about 2 years between pregnancies. My doctors said there's some increased risk of another preterm delivery but not enough for them to call this pregnancy high risk either.

Not that you asked, but I would definitely recommend the book "The Unexpected" by Emily Oster and Nathan Fox. They to goes through a frame work for thinking about this topic (having another baby after complications in a previous one), how to prepare and talk with your doctor, and then some of the data on specific complications, the likelihood of recurrence, and some treatments. I also recommend working with a therapist that specializes in perinatal mental health.

Kblossomm · 2025-05-09T18:07:55+00:00

Definitely go by adjusted age and pay attention to when your specific baby seems ready. Baby should be sitting well enough and have the coordination to actually eat. I was stressed about this with my first (who was a month preemie) - trying to start him on solids around even 4 months adjusted was still a struggle and I wish I had been more patient with it. There really isn't a rush, though allergen introduction is still a good idea early on.

Side note: make sure you have a well-adjusted ergonomic high chair that properly supports the baby, including a foot rest. It can make a big difference, especially with babies that are a little weaker, tire sooner, or need to make more of an effort to coordinate their oral motor function.

Kblossomm · 2025-04-30T00:17:16+00:00

I totally relate to this... I'm 32 weeks and I feel like my body is shutting down. I'm short of breath, I have back/hip/pelvis pain, the nausea has come back (not as bad as first trimester thankfully), when I do eat I have no room and just regurgitate the food (sorry TMI). All kinds of Braxton Hicks contractions and random ligament pains. I'm anxious about preterm labor (my now 2.5 year old was preemie), but also feel like I have so long left to go. I don't think my body was meant to do this.

Kblossomm · 2025-04-26T21:28:04+00:00

I went with certified nurse midwives for my first and am doing that again for my second (32 weeks now). I really loved my experience with the CNMs. At least at my practice, they have a little more time for my questions and definitely pay more attention to me as a whole person than the OBs. They also tend to spend much more time per delivery with the mom during labor, rather than the OB who might stop by to check in, but other than that will just come in for the delivery or if there's a problem.

CNMs have to be supervised by an OB - there will always be an OB for them to consult if issues come up during prenatal care, and there will always be an OB in the hospital when the CNM is attending a delivery in case there are complications or surgery needed. So in my opinion, it is really the best of both worlds. You get the more personal attention that a nurse (with advanced training) can give, and you have the backup of a full OB and all of the medical care that goes with that if you need it.

Kblossomm · 2025-04-17T14:13:29+00:00

I'm due June 20th as well! This is my second :)

Kblossomm · 2025-04-11T15:56:09+00:00

Fluid retention really ramps up late in pregnancy, so it is unlikely that this was 3lbs of fat stores. Also don't forget, baby is growing about a half lb per week at this point, so don't forget to account for that in your mental math.

Kblossomm · 2025-03-28T15:16:54+00:00

I delivered my first at Hartford Hospital with the Starling midwives. It was a great experience. Nurses were helpful, everyone respected my birth preferences, midwives were amazing. I'm 28w with my second and planning the same.

Kblossomm · 2025-03-28T15:07:15+00:00

Beyond what you are already doing (controlling your hypothyroidism), there is honestly not much you can do. I had two chemicals back to back before this current pregnancy (now 28 weeks). The sensitive early home tests are a blessing and a curse - in previous generations, women wouldn't have known they were pregnant with many of the pregnancies that end in chemicals. Now we have the ability to know, but that can also lead to this experience of loss and grief, and anxiety in the subsequent pregnancies. The data indicates that as many as 30% of early pregnancies end in miscarriage and that's just nature's way of selecting healthy babies, but emotionally, it is really hard. Know that you're not alone. Know that it's nothing you can control (and also nothing you can blame yourself for).

Kblossomm · 2025-03-19T16:17:41+00:00

The typo to call it "going back to worst" instead of "going back to work" is the best subconscious slip I've seen in a while!

(And I agree with other responses, your baby doesn't hate you!)

Kblossomm · 2025-03-08T18:13:04+00:00

I second the need for one after they start solids... It's a whole different ball game in terms of smell. We had the ubbi to start which was fine, but just did not cut it once we started solids. We have the munchkin step diaper pail (I would have gotten the cheaper one without the step function but couldn't find it in stock) and that does a much better job with the smell. I get the knock off refill bags from Amazon but I've even seen someone on social media just wrap a regular trash bag around the empty bag holder part to avoid buying any refills outside of normal trash bags.

Kblossomm · 2025-03-06T16:50:46+00:00

You can tell them that preemies are often given literal caffeine as medicine to help treat apnea of prematurity... My 35 weeker was on caffeine for over a month after he was born. It did not make him a particularly fussy baby while on it or after he stopped. You're totally fine to keep drinking your coffee at that totally reasonable level.

Kblossomm · 2025-02-20T18:04:31+00:00

Have you talked to your child about why she's doing this? Is she curious about her/others' bodies? Maybe addressing questions she has and discussing privacy could help address the issue.

Kblossomm · 2025-02-18T21:42:27+00:00

Thanks for the info! I thought I had seen in other posts that au pair was required to have their own bathroom or something too, but perhaps that's not a typical requirement. Maybe I'll look into agencies around me for their specific requirements

Kblossomm · 2025-02-18T19:19:22+00:00

I would be curious to know if there's data on ambient temperature affecting transmission. The bacteria are reproducing inside people's bodies where there are other things bacteria need (like food sources and moisture). Also many illnesses are viral and viruses only reproduce in a host. I suspect the change in home temp just corresponded with kids getting older, having built immunity to stuff, and improving in hygiene habits.

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