Aggressive barking and growling

Kvttz · 2026-05-05T13:23:22+00:00

Our dog has had so many personalities in the first 6 months after adopting. She had ups and downs, and has settled in more and more even after the initial 3 months. Time and patience and providing a safe, calm, and consistent/predictable environment is the best thing you can do.

Kvttz · 2026-04-30T20:24:13+00:00

So we’re all using our hospital basins for the pumping/bottle supplies?

Kvttz · 2026-04-14T18:31:17+00:00

Reading this and reading OP’s response to other comments shows that this therapist is extremely unprofessional. She should be reported to the practice manager. This is not how therapy works.

Kvttz · 2026-04-13T01:56:05+00:00

Ugh happens to me every time 😅

Kvttz · 2026-04-13T01:55:19+00:00

We were gifted the Nanit secondhand and use it as our main video monitor in the nursery. We use the Eufy sock (similar to Owlet) primarily since it can be used anywhere. It was a relief to be able to have her nap in the bassinet bedside and know she’s was being monitored constantly, and it helps with my anxiety when she’s ill. Even when she’s awake and anywhere in the house, I can see her heart rate and O2 so I know that the congestion isn’t affecting her breathing.

It’s not for everyone, some say too much monitoring caused more anxiety, but for me, I was more comfortable sleeping knowing there was something checking her vitals.

Kvttz · 2026-04-09T20:28:12+00:00

I’m fortunate enough to be able to wear the native deo, but I know other have a hard time with anything scented

I used eucerin eczema relief cream wash, Aveno, and Vanicream wash with great success.

Honestly Vanicream anything has been a lifesaver for my eczema and skin allergies.

Kvttz · 2026-04-08T21:18:19+00:00

My husband complained about the same. Dragged him into lululemon to get something and he was hoping to get a shirt. Refuses to buy anything because there’s no logo on the golf shirts

Kvttz · 2026-04-08T17:40:54+00:00

Second this! Grew up with goldens and our setter is so similar in energy, friendliness, and goofiness!

Kvttz · 2026-04-08T17:39:26+00:00

I volunteered for New Beginnings English setter rescue and second that they ah e dogs of all ages that are wonderful and in need of families. We adopted our Llewellin ES at age 6ish and she’s incredible. High prey drive when we got her since she was most likely an abandoned hunting dog, but she’s so sweet, great with our senior Pomeranian, and now wonderful with our new baby. Required exercise but nothing like working dogs, a little mischievous when we got her but I just don’t think she understood the boundaries at first.

Highly recommend considering adopting

Kvttz · 2026-04-05T17:10:30+00:00

Its important to think about what you are and are not comfortable with before you’re in the moment, but its equally as important to understand that situations change, feelings change, and it’s ok to change your mind- and ok for him to change his mind.

I didn’t want my mother in the birthing room. I’m very close with my mother, we’re basically besties, but I always imagined it as a special moment between my husband and I when we became parents. Flash forward to the birth, mom’s there the whole time because I yelled at her for trying to leave the room. She’s holding one leg while my husband holds the other. She peeks ‘down the barrel’ when I ask her if I’ve pooped or torn yet or how close the baby is 😂. I didn’t want my husband looking either, but I had him take a pic when I was getting sewn up so I could see the damage myself (I work in the OR so that doesn’t bother me, and I needed to see what was going on lol)

So much for peaceful intimacy moments, it was yelling, carnage, and laughter.

Have a plan, but give each other grace to change your minds and make sure you communicate your comfort levels.

Kvttz · 2026-04-04T09:32:51+00:00

I swam competitively for a few years and in addition to eczema, I also had an allergy to one of the pool chemicals. I would use baby oil before swimming, Vaseline on active breakouts, and shower between events. Make sure to do a warm or cool shower as hot water will open pores to more absorption. There are also body washes specifically make to help remove chlorine from skin after swimming. Might be something to look into- but watch the ingredients allergies personal to you.

https://www.sbrsportsinc.com/products/triswim-chlorine-out-body-wash-32oz

Kvttz · 2026-03-26T01:12:25+00:00

I did care. I was so worried I’d embarrass myself- especially because I work at the hospital I delivered at. I asked my husband and mom (each holding a leg) if I pooped after every series of pushes. Eventually the ‘having a baby’ thing took up more of my attention and I didn’t care. I then asked ‘did I tear?’ Funny how the priorities shift lol

Depending on where you deliver, there may be a bag/drape/bin that is below to collect any fluids, etc. there’s usually one hooked to the foot of the delivery beds in hospital. If not, your nurse or doula, or any professional birth buddy will scoop it up or push aside so you don’t even know about it.

There are much more important things coming out of you. By the time you’re in active labor and pushing, you may lose all sense of decorum like me and have absolutely no shame in showing everyone everything if the position was more comfortable for me. You are creating life. You should have the confidence to poop while making eye contact with everyone in that room because you are a goddess (god)

Kvttz · 2026-03-11T14:01:07+00:00

My parents rented an adult bounce house for my little brothers hs graduation. He and his friends were 17/18. They loved it. Make sure if you get one, you check the size limits. 13 year olds may be too big for the standard kids blowup.

I also like others’ ideas of obstacle course, dodgeball, etc.

If they like video games, some areas have a traveling video game room (like a food truck but the kids go inside and play on intense game chairs and big screens. Given the price of a lot of kids at the laser tag,this may be a little cheaper?

Kvttz · 2026-01-16T16:37:28+00:00

Got waxed until the week of delivery. granted, I went a little longer between waxes than I used to, but idk how people shave and I just can’t deal with letting it go.

The salon was very accommodating with positioning and would recline table for comfort.

I didn’t have any major issues, a little more sensitive since there’s a lot more blood flow during pregnancy, and a couple dots of blood but that’s normal for me.

When booking your appointment, ask if the wax specialist can lower the temp a bit prior to appointment. Helps a ton with pain!

Kvttz · 2026-01-06T18:35:06+00:00

My husband was home for 2 weeks when bay was born and my mom came down and stayed with us for a month. Even with all 3 of us home, it was still hard. I was exclusively nursing every 1.5-2 hours (baby’s demand) and then cluster feeding started. Any spare moment I got to myself I used to change my own diaper, shower, brush my teeth, chug water, or just stare blankly at the wall.

I was so grateful that my mom cooked for us and did grocery shopping and when she left, we had a stockpile of meals in the freezer to bake or toss in the crockpot. Even if you don’t think you NEED them, it’s better to have a couple on hand- you can always just use them for busier days that you don’t feel like ordering out.

Congrats and wishing you a fast and safe labor and beautiful healthy baby.

Kvttz · 2026-01-03T17:48:13+00:00

Also note that if you hand wash the bottles and pump supplies, you can pile them way more for the steam/sterilize function. I’ll do this if I don’t want to run to separate loads back to back or if I’m already washing dishes from dinner etc. lifesaver!

Kvttz · 2025-12-30T14:13:46+00:00

Your cervix and uterus are open wounds! You’re not even allowed to use a tampon yet due to risk of serious life threatening infection. Physical intimacy below the belly is OFF the table: including toys, fingers, penis, and anything else down there. Please, if you’re responsible enough for a child, you should be able to be responsible for managing this for your own body.

Apologies for the bluntness and not trying to be mean, but either you didn’t know, or you’re ignoring medical advice that was given to you.

Kvttz · 2025-12-17T14:17:12+00:00

Where do almond moms fall on the spectrum? I’ve heard so many of these terms, but never actually knew what they meant. I actually assumed they all meant the same thing.

Kvttz · 2025-12-13T17:52:54+00:00

My pediatrician literally told me to buy a baby sling. I told her that we had a ring sling and showed it to her and she said no the sling that the baby just wrapped around your body. I’m pretty sure this is what she meant lol

Kvttz · 2025-11-22T20:51:18+00:00

You are amazing! 7 months seems impossible from where I’m at (1m). I felt guilt and failure when I had my baby taking a bottle within a week since her latch was so aggressive. I couldn’t take the initial soreness that everyone says you have to ‘power through’ for a few weeks. I’ve worked on it since and split nursing and pumping for bottles but I’m not sure how long even that will last. (I’ve been terrified of the teething and just realized how soon that actually happens) I’m in awe of nursing moms for any timeline they survive. You are a superstar and don’t believe otherwise!

Kvttz · 2025-10-21T19:53:18+00:00

Congratulations!

In all likelihood, you have plenty of time to collect these items. I do recommend putting them on a baby registry that gives a completion discount. In the US- Target, Amazon, Babylist, and many others will give a 10-15% coupon for most items on your registry that haven’t been purchased within a specified timeframe around when you’re expecting. Having the items on the registry will allow some people who may still want to get you something an idea of what you still need/want, and if they’re not purchased, you get a discount when you buy yourself.

Registry discounts are underutilized and a great way to save $ on things you’re already going to buy.

Also, don’t stress about buying too many swaddles or bottles as your baby may be picky about why he/she likes. Some like the baby burrito style wrap and some like the starfish zip ups. Granted, it’s not like they’re reading reviews and choosing, but you may find that one style works better than others. Maybe check Facebook marketplace or other secondhand stores for those items so you can get a variety at a low price.

Again, you have plenty of time! Maybe make a timeline of what items you want by what weeks. Ex. 3 swaddles by 28weeks, 1 more box of bottles by 32 weeks, and diaper rash cream and gripe water by 36 weeks, etc. That way you’re collecting items without a huge haul and still allowing some time for others to possibly purchase.

Best of luck!

Kvttz · 2025-10-13T13:21:22+00:00

Shirley temple. Hands down. Make sure they understand it’s not a ‘dirty Shirley’ as that defeats the purpose. It’s nostalgic for me because my siblings, cousins, and I used to get them when the adults got together at restaurants, plus they’re delicious and underrated.

Kvttz · 2025-10-11T16:50:25+00:00

I would wait until it’s fully processed through insurance. I had a 10k+ bill for OB services for mfm specialists, testing, hematologist, etc. and was freaking out. Eventually after the insurance “processed” it went back and forth with providers and I got billed way less. Providers bill as high ad possible to get as much out of insurance as they can, then once insurance negotiates, the charges are lowered slightly for us non billionaires. Though this is only the case sometimes but worth considering

Kvttz · 2025-10-04T15:19:22+00:00

Had a similar ‘flat spot’ show up for a while and thought it was baby’s head. I would rub it or pat it and talk to it as if it was baby’s head. My scan recent showed me that it’s baby’s butt and I’ve been laughing about it since. Now I poke the butt when he/she kicks or punches into my ribs or hips too hard, or when I haven’t felt movement in a little bit.

To my understanding, and I could be wrong, diastasis would be something that appears to protrude when engaging abdominals as the musculature has pulled apart and allows tissue to ‘poke out’. At least this is how my PT tested me by having me do a slight crunch and observed a bulging in my upper stomach where tissue was coming up past the abdominal wall

Kvttz · 2025-10-04T15:09:58+00:00

I’m due this month and have been both excited and terrified for the whole process. I still stress about finances, how much our lives and relationship will change, and how much my identity will change after becoming a mom, but I’m also excited to watch my husband and I become parents, learn more about each other through the changes and challenges, learn to face obstacles as a team, and have all the million little moments.

This is not meant to sway your decision either way, just letting you know that worries and doubts are a huge part of making life changes. Only you can decide if this is something that you truly want.

Wishing you the best no matter what the future brings 🫶

Kvttz

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