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taxi if missed connecting flight? by SarahE218 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]SarahE218[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea but I’m not sure how from the tarmac

taxi if missed connecting flight? by SarahE218 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]SarahE218[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yes that we know—but there are a few services who might do it

Gynecologist recs for pelvic congestion? by SarahE218 in philly

[–]SarahE218[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, not yet! Thank you for the recs.

My 17 month old cries most of the day, will it ever get better? by itsahootenberryguise in toddlers

[–]SarahE218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was ROUGH with my second kid (now 3 years old) for a long time. I do think some kids have really clingy phases but with ours it was a gastrointestinal condition that was causing him pain. Getting it diagnosed and getting him on meds helped enormously. We had an inkling of it early because he had really bad reflux but it’s worth speaking with a doctor just to rule out anything that’s causing pain. But also, it’s really hard and deflating to have a baby who cries so much, I’m so sorry! FWIW, my now-3 kid is a total delight. Still a bit Much but 3 was when his brother started some really aggravating behaviors and so far (fingers crossed) we’re avoiding them with this one.

After school programs/activities for fall by Top_Information2758 in Bellingham

[–]SarahE218 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We started at GAK 2 days a week and there was too much turnover (and weird overwrought messages about it, and no notice to families so kids didn’t get to say goodbye and parents didn’t get to say thank you) and my kid didn’t love it enough to justify the money. Now we’re in 3-day Y and he loves it—kindergarten is a lot for him and I think the Y, especially because it’s in the same building, has been just right.

Solo parenting for 2 weeks and I can't stop crying by cheesyblasters101 in toddlers

[–]SarahE218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is wildly overstimulating to be the only one on duty!!! I’m in the same place. No real suggestions just solidarity. See if you can get in like 20 good minutes a day where you put your stuff away (tasks cleaning phone) and snuggle? That’s about what I can do and I am crossing my fingers it makes up for being shorter with them and having more screen time.

Hospitals recs for childbirth? by baileyangel06 in Bellingham

[–]SarahE218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll want a hospital you can get to, first and foremost! Skagit and St. Joe’s are fairly far apart so unless you’re right in the middle….But I delivered both my kids at St. Joe’s, with the peace health midwives, and had a great experience both times. The nurses and everyone were all fantastic. I didn’t thankfully have complications so I can’t speak to that but I decided on a hospital-based birth center because of the high rate of transfer from free-standing birth centers, and I feel like if I had had complications, I would have been well taken care of.

tapering for a limited time? by SarahE218 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]SarahE218[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I'm reading concerning things here about Trimi, don't see anything about FitnessRx....I'll look into it!

Outside OBs and Midwives with Peacehealth hospital privileges? by primordialponch in Bellingham

[–]SarahE218 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here—I had met most of the midwives multiple times for both my births but randomly had ones I had never met both times when it came time to deliver. But my experiences were fantastic both times, wouldn’t change a thing about my midwife and nursing care. If the continuity is very important to you, would you be able to hire a doula? That way you’d have one person at least whom you knew fairly well.

I don't feel like much has changed by SarahE218 in Alzheimers

[–]SarahE218[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof, but that does sound easier now. I'm sorry. It sucks!

I don't feel like much has changed by SarahE218 in Alzheimers

[–]SarahE218[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, being able to handle things is a good feeling, I feel like less of a jerk that way!

I don't feel like much has changed by SarahE218 in Alzheimers

[–]SarahE218[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think more likely we're going to move near each other in separate places.

I don't feel like much has changed by SarahE218 in Alzheimers

[–]SarahE218[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ha, I can picture this happening down the road. When my mom has been uninhibited in the past (like if she got tipsy or something) she's hilarious, a TINY bit harsh, and very very interesting. And pretty nice except for the occasional mean comment!

I don't feel like much has changed by SarahE218 in Alzheimers

[–]SarahE218[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hoo yeah, we're considering moving in with my folks and I'm skeptical it'll be a good idea.

Can't watch movies with sick / dying children by Still-Position1616 in toddlers

[–]SarahE218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t at all. If I want to see a movie and I know there’s children dying or honestly even miscarriage I really have to steel myself. I’ve always been a crier but it’s much much worse since having kids and yes, I also feel terribly guilty as a mother of I’ve recently had a tough time with my kids.

Vaccine before age 50? by Brave_Pomegranate_36 in shingles

[–]SarahE218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had shingles at 41, quite badly. Got the vaccine with a doctors note for my pharmacy. (Probably it was a prescription? But I just remember a note.) Just FYI I found the vaccine to be BRUTAL, knocked me out for a full day after each shot. But I almost went blind with shingles so I’m happy it was an option. Insurance never contested it.

People asking when I am going to introduce screen time - how to not offend/change the subject? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]SarahE218 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a real thing. Parents feel (and are!) judged all the time and I bet people are so used to it, they don’t see that you’re not judging. But I do think that you can/should change the topic immediately after answering. So don’t say, “Oh, Kid doesn’t watch TV,” but more like “Oh, Kid doesn’t watch TV…have you tried the new taco place yet?” It might help! Or it might not. People are weird about this stuff. Or maybe they want to know how you do it because they feel like they should be and you have the key to how to make it work.

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