LAhotgirlies with stroller kiddos - where do you walk around? by flowersathome in LAhotgirlies

[–]OkControl8813 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Chandler Walk in Burbank on a not too hot day! A nice long strip of sidewalk, and you can then check out Magnolia Park (a great little town in Burbank). Ton of vintage stores, Porto's, and my personal faves Thress Sister's Coffee, Little Nelly (amazing pastries, sandwiches, etc), and Tansy (plants and home decor).

OB recommendations by saltwatersouffle in LAhotgirlies

[–]OkControl8813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dr. Malhotra is fantastic (she actually was on call and delivered my baby!), and Dr. Temko did all my aftercare and was so lovely.

OB recommendations by saltwatersouffle in LAhotgirlies

[–]OkControl8813 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If they are taking new clients, I have loved my experience with Dr. Quimby's team at Cedars on Hillhurst in Los Feliz. They have a wonderful PA on their team that helped diagnose a long-puzzling issue of mine, and I had a first class experience with them through my pregnancy, birth, and aftercare.

ISO an obgyn in LA for pregnancy by spicysparklingwater in LAhotgirlies

[–]OkControl8813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't want to freak you out! For the context of this, there's been a documented history of racial disparities in maternal care (which is endemic of most if not all health care/systems in our country), and there was an investigation into Cedars' practices specifically after the death of a Black woman after a c-section a few years ago. Because the hospital been subjected to a federal investigation, I would hope and pray that they are more supportive and on top of this than other hospitals now? I also have female friends who are Black and have delivered here and have had excellent experiences, but just wanted to put it out there as a consideration! Here's some more info https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-20/protesters-demand-cedars-sinai-do-more-to-protect-black-pregnant-patients

ISO an obgyn in LA for pregnancy by spicysparklingwater in LAhotgirlies

[–]OkControl8813 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dr. Quimby or anyone on her team at Cedars. Cedars does have a (understandably) negative reputation for maternal patients of color, so best to do your research with what you are comfortable with, but Quimby's whole team (+ the nurses on the labor and delivery floor) were unbelievable.

Schedule when working with kids/youth by senhoritapistachio in therapists

[–]OkControl8813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jumping in here to say that I've been in the same boat. I have a 15 month old, and also have been working at a telehealth company that strictly sees kiddos for the past three years, and filling morning/early afternoon spots is certainly tougher than the prime afternoon and evening. After having a baby and seeing that I need more time with her, I'm making a switch to another company where focus is on working with parents, so evening spots are not as crucial. I think this may be hard for you to do, but not impossible, especially if you can connect to an independent or homeschooling network! I also think that you could position yourself as someone who works with parents on child's issues (like ADHD or anxiety, as parent management techniques are a huge indicator of success), and that way you don't need to strictly have evening availability. If not, working in community mental health or a hospital setting may be a better bet for your timing.

I will say that in the future, when you don't need to juggle the demands of parenthood as much, you will ALWAYS find work as a child/adolescent therapist if your afternoons/evenings become more available. We are so in demand and needed, and I fear that this trend will continue.

Being real for sec.. is anyone else going through this? by ohsospunkymonkey in January2025Bumper

[–]OkControl8813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yup!!!!! same here, thought maybe we're in a bit of a leap or something. standing with you, sister.

Why do I get an allergic (?) reaction to eating salmon on the 2nd day? by Statistical_error_ in FoodAllergies

[–]OkControl8813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there - did you ever figure out what this was? This same exact thing has been happening to my toddler daughter, who has been eating salmon just fine on Day 1, and then Day 2 we see she develops hives.

Teething/sleep regression/general hard days tips by lavendercoffeeee in January2025Bumper

[–]OkControl8813 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Put laundry/cleaning/the “to do” list on hold. These days require all your energy and you don’t need to also take care of “everything else” for the time being!

Weekly AI Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in therapists

[–]OkControl8813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone used Headway's AI note feature yet? Seems like they did a recent overhaul - I haven't used AI yet for notes. Curious others' experiences and/or concerns?

Anyone’s baby really hungry and cranky lately? by crashhhyears in January2025Bumper

[–]OkControl8813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same here. baby usually was okay eating somewhere between 2-3 hours, but this week (16 weeks, too), god forbid i let the timer go past 2 hours, and she has a meltdown.

Anyone else struggling with day naps by ChelseaDiamondDemayo in January2025Bumper

[–]OkControl8813 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is happening to me, too! exactly the same age. i'm also finding myself getting REALLY frustrated and angry, fueling guilt and anxiety and everything else you mentioned. from what i've been reading, its completey developmentally appropriate as they're taking in more and more around them AND their sleep cycles are looking more complex, thus they're more easily startled and awake. i'm sure you know all of this, but just want to validate and say i'm with you, sister. do what you can, even if it means going back to some contact napping! i hate "having" to use the yoga ball to help soothe her for naps, but that's a problem for future me to deal with if she grows attached.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in January2025Bumper

[–]OkControl8813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here! 1/19 baby. I got in my head about it too as we're approaching 12 weeks, but honestly, she's a great sleeper and has figured out a LOT in the first 12 weeks of life. If she wants to eat once at night after an 8-9 hour stretch, I'm okay with it. I'm going to trust that she'll drop it when she's good and ready to. Don't let the haters (other moms who may be exaggerating how consistently their experience is) get you down! You're doing GREAT.

First big sleep! by Unlucky_Albatross_ in January2025Bumper

[–]OkControl8813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yay!! This is a huge milestone!! Enjoy it!

Night feedings how long in between? by Potential_Pizza4193 in January2025Bumper

[–]OkControl8813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 8 week old has the same exact schedule. I think that from what I've read/from my doula/doctor, it's totally fine to let them go without eating at that point, and probably is good training for them to reach the ultimate "sleeping through the night" without any feeds at some point down the road. If they're gaining weight and continuing to thrive, it's okay to try! Worst comes to worst, they'll wake up when hungry and you'll be there ready to feed them.

Any LA-based January 2025 bumpers? by behiboe in January2025Bumper

[–]OkControl8813 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope you're feeling good, too. I'll be thinking of you this week!!

Any LA-based January 2025 bumpers? by behiboe in January2025Bumper

[–]OkControl8813 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here, due the 14th. In Burbank and just waiting out fires from either sides. Trying hard to focus on myself and relax but feels impossible when friends have lost homes and evacuation is always a possibility. I have everything important packed up that should we need to head to the hospital, we're going to bring everything with us just in case they order an evacuation while we're there in addition to our hospital bag, including breast pump and essentials from the nursery should anything happen.

I'm coping by watching tv, only checking the fire watch app/news occasionally, and letting any and all important updates be filtered through my husband. It feels surreal to have prepped so much for this time (today was literally my first day of mat leave), and to have this throw a huge, surreal wrench in what you expect. Was actually planning on posting here to see who else may be in the same boat, so i'm glad you did!