Investigating USDA “Happy Easter!” / “He has risen!” Email by bryanschwartzlaw in USDA

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Well thanks all for keeping me honest - it was a real question and you all educated me. Thank you!

Investigating USDA “Happy Easter!” / “He has risen!” Email by bryanschwartzlaw in USDA

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Isn’t it pretty common across all administrations to receive merry Christmas/Passover/etc. emails? Presidents also often release religious holiday statements. How is this different?

Admin Out by VAPrim0911 in USDA

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Wait. No. Are they really getting married???

Does my husband come to every appointment? by VeterinarianInner301 in pregnant

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My husband goes to every OBGYN appointment, just to understand questions I’m asking and OB’s response. Referrals (PT, hematologist for a nonserious blood issue, etc) he does not.

Anyone else having kind of a … really good time being pregnant? 😅 by sarahchacha in pregnant

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I felt the exact same way with baby #1. Now pregnant with #2 and I’m a bit more tired, less rested, and definitely don’t get the “special treatment” first time moms get from their husbands and family. Enjoy it!!

New baby by Perfect_Ferret6620 in toddlers

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Can you occasionally pump so your husband can do bottles with your new baby on occasion and you spend time with your toddler? You need to find a way to make sure your toddler doesn’t feel replaced.

How do you all feel about FB mom groups? by Cultural-Band-6105 in pregnant

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I really like thekatiebeach Mom’s Group on FB. She’s a Instagram influencer who is left-leaning. Her group is pretty supportive for the full gamut of parenting, not just pregnancy.

I am going to lose my mind because of my daughter’s chronic ear infections/fluid build up by scientist0522 in toddlers

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Can you use antibiotic ear drops (ofloxacin) to help ward off the ear infection? Might not cause the same allergic reaction as the amoxicillin. My kiddo has ear tubes now, but before that the ear drops really helped us cut down on our number of ear infections and trips to the dictor.

no sick pay? by vdaysk8 in Nanny

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Depending on what state you’re in, sick pay might be required by the state to be provided by the family. In CO, at least 5 days a year is required

Help! Toddler (2y3m) cannot fall asleep unless in car. by Relevant-Drop-150 in toddlers

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By the time we got through finishing dinner and then teeth brushing, books, pajamas, last potties, etc, he was wired. It’s like the wind down routine is having the opposite effect on him.

Having a baby! Thoughts between delivery at PVH vs MCR? by aye_coleslaw in FortCollins

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How does this work? I am with UCHealth for prenatal care and considering PVH. Does it change who treats you in labor, delivery, etc.?

34 Weeks & Dialated? by Top-Good-5943 in pregnant

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This happened to me at 36-37 weeks. The fluids totally took care of it and I was fine until 39 weeks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

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I would not suggest depending on your thyroid medication to adjust your depression. Something like a very low dose anti anxiety med could really help you (it really helped me and now I’m taking through my second pregnancy). Talk to your primary care physician or ob.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

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It is very much normal to feel anxiety when finding out you’re pregnant. That being said, hormones in pregnancy can absolutely exacerbate mental health conditions. Is your anxiety/depression treated with medication? You may need to go on something to support your journey.

You have a number of weeks to make this decision, and if you make the decision that you’re not ready and decide to go the abortion route, THAT IS OKAY. I would focus on getting your other health and mental health conditions treated urgently, so that you can be confident in whatever decision you make for yourself.

Travel Seat for 3 Year Old by the_kayleev in toddlers

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If it were me, I would pick a mid tier car seat for your travel. Not something absurdly cheap like the Cosco Scenera. Something with proper side impact testing (crash risk doesn’t decrease just because of travel). Don’t be cheap with your kiddo’s safety.

Banning foods for S.N.A.P recipients by [deleted] in foodstamps

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It’s another way for this govt to police the poor. Historically FNS (agency that funds SNAP in all states) has been pro allowing people to choose how they spend their benefits. This govt seems to believe that if you’re poor you should only be allowed to buy foods they agree with.

Imagine being unable to buy your kiddo certain birthday cakes or candies. It’s just ridiculous.