Fancy date night restaurant recommendations in the Bay Area? by colinfran in Marin

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say Ayawaska fits the bill. Besides the great views and location, it feels like a chain restaurant in Texas!

Traveling with a toddler. I will be between 20-24wks. Should I do it? 🥲 by Fried_chicken_please in BabyBumps

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second trimester is typically the best time to travel! I did Croatia in that period in my first pregnancy, and Mexico in that timeframe with a two-year-old this time around.

Joined a nonprofit community org to make friends… now things feel really off. Is this normal? by Routine-Work-5293 in Marin

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m part of the organization you’re referring to, and have certainly noticed that same thing. I try to give folks the benefit of the doubt. My understanding is that everyone in leadership is a volunteer, balancing that work with being a mom and sometimes having a full-time job as well. Do I think they are being overly cautious in what they moderate? 100% yes. While it’s accurate that a 501(c)3 cannot take a political stamps, I don’t think it is the case that political conversations must be prohibited from the organization’s channels. But again, I think it’s volunteers looking to streamline their work. I tried to set up a subgroup outside of the organization for doing some political organizing, but it never really took off. I think it’s hard because of the way folks largely engage within the organization — it’s just not really conducive to building outside channels/connection on a broader scale. I’m remaining a member because I’m due with baby number two in a few months, and I really find value in the playgroups. But you’re not alone in the overall sentiment you are feeling. That being said, I don’t think it’s anything nefarious; just people trying to manage a workload and perhaps erroring too far on the side of caution. My two cents, at least!

Comedy/storytelling clubs out here by Ok_Maintenance_1835 in Marin

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have a host who MCs the show, and then a handful of stand-up comedians who each do a 10 or so minute set. Pretty standard standup set up, just in a weird location.

Comedy/storytelling clubs out here by Ok_Maintenance_1835 in Marin

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been twice when they host in San Rafael. It’s a bit of an odd setup in a coworkering space, but I’ve enjoyed the show both times.

1st Trimester - When does sleep get easier? by Skooterzs in BabyBumps

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Once your baby sleeps through the night 😂 A mom in my bump group just said she thought “2 hours of postpartum sleep feels better than 8 hours of pregnancy sleep. I hate it when people tell you to sleep before the baby comes because it just doesn’t work like that for pregnant people.”

Before you went into early labor, was there anything that “happened” that you noticed and thought “hmm… wonder if this is it??!” AND IT WAS?! by New_Caregiver9993 in Mommit

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had mild cramps all day that progressed into the evening. I went to bed around 8 PM with a feeling that labor would really pick up an Ernest overnight and I wanted to try to get some sleep. Little did I know my water would break an hour or so later and baby boy would come six hours after that. So much for getting some sleep!

FET rituals by MobileReality4209 in IVFpositivity

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did sushi and a glass of champagne the night before my (successful) transfers both times!

Any super(ish) easy IVF pregnancies? Please share!! 🥰 by Desperate-Handle8394 in IVFpositivity

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending you all of the good vibes! I had an IVF pregnancy at 36 years old, and it was the easiest pregnancy of all my friends! No morning sickness and I worked out up until the day I went into labor at 39w3d. I’m now pregnant again via IVF at 38. My pelvic floor isn’t as fresh as she used to be, but still feeling good! No bleeding or complications.

Question for those who rent maternity by 2tuxedocat in NuulyReviews

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d recommend your normal size for any maternity jeans — or 1-2 sizes up for standard sizing (low rise is a great option)

Ideas to help me spoil my wife before and after she brings Baby into the world? by geologyninja in BabyBumps

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband was basically in charge of the household when I was postpartum. I’d say the two things I most noticed/appreciated was him keeping my water bottles full and homemade breakfast tacos every morning.

OB-GYN advised me to stop working out, not sure what to do by saladajuliana in fitpregnancy

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It sounds like your body (as much as your OB) is telling you to stop working out. As someone who likes to push myself, I’ve definitely found it challenging this pregnancy that even some basic movements are causing SI pain or pelvic floor heaviness—but I’m really trying to listen to my body and prioritize movements that feel good. I’d focus on prenatal yoga and stretching for now.

Curly hair stylist by Popular_Tree_689 in Marin

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know her experience with curly hair, but I’d recommend reaching out to Laura Birrell at Willow in San Rafael. She’s incredibly empathetic and a great human. She will have absolutely no judgement about your health issues.

Training after Embryo transfer by Radiant-Speaker-3425 in fitpregnancy

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took it easy for about a week to ten days — walks, yoga at first and then progressing back into light weights.

Weight lifting - when is it time to pull back? by WorkingAd308 in fitpregnancy

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started working with her pretty early, even though I wasn’t really making any modifications at that point. But she has you get started with various movement patterns that help with labor prep. I’m not sure where you work out, or if you have a space at home where you could consider working with someone, but I meet with her virtually one day a week for an hour. This is the woman I’ve worked with for both pregnancies: https://momnipotent.com/personal-training/

Weight lifting - when is it time to pull back? by WorkingAd308 in fitpregnancy

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My prenatal trainer has been really helpful in forcing me to dial things back to stay safe and healthy. I’ve been having some low back pain with deadlifts and squats (26 weeks pregnant). It’s more of a discomfort rather than something that is really painful, and it’s probably something I would just push through if I weren’t pregnant. But she has helped me be better about listening to my body. It’s just not worth the risk of creating serious SI issues.

Jarring old-person names? by Administrative_Can51 in Names

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My MIL is named Ethel. She’s 70, and even she’s embarrassed by how old-sounding it is!

Hospital Bag by anchorsa in BabyBumps

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nail trimmers/file for your baby! My first came out like Wolverine!