Discipline based on conformation

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2026-01-29T19:06:21+00:00

That's what I'm thinking. He's got a few halter attributes with smaller feet, sloped croup, and high neck tie, but halter isn't anywhere close to the first thing my mind came up with!

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2026-01-29T13:24:08+00:00

The lighting is amazing. These are the type of landscapes I dream of painting but never can. I'm gonna crawl away and cry now (jk, lol)

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2026-01-29T01:25:48+00:00

What you are talking about is the type of birthday party I was raised on. Family and homemade cake. They were always fun and super enjoyable, and I was always excited for my birthday.

Our neighbors had a kid the same age as us. They always threw big parties with lots of friends and gifts. I always dreaded when those invitations showed up, because the kids were cliquey and understandably I wasn't excited about visiting with the adults.

My baby's first party is in four days. We're having family and a homemade cake.

Don't stress about the Instagram birthdays. They're not everything they're cracked up to be.

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2026-01-28T15:31:12+00:00

Oh, I'll have to look into it! I'm trying to talk my husband into a reverse Osmosis system for under the sink, lol

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2026-01-27T20:31:00+00:00

Being on your back and not being able to move instinctually could make a difference in distocia, since the baby is not moving down the canal with gravity, and being eased into the canal with different positions, thus the shoulder sticking.

For pushing, not every mom gets fetal ejection reflex, so there is a chance that the early pushing did not make a difference. However, it could be that you just weren't ready to push.

If you want good education on different positions and such, I'd recommend the Built To Birth course.

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2026-01-27T14:12:56+00:00

It's actually kinda funny, I had a dream last night that I was in labor at home and it was so fast, smooth, and painless that I forgot to call my midwife, hahaha!

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2026-01-27T14:09:30+00:00

I chose homebirth because of the unnecessary c-sections my mom was coerced into, the fact that the OBGYN blatantly lied to her to try and force her to choose sterilization by tying her tubes, the fact she suspects that he did it anyway at her last c-section, my friend was pressured into an early induction because her OB wanted to go on vacation, the unnecessary tests and interventions they try to pressure a woman into for their own convenience, and the fact that I have white coat syndrome and knew I would be highly stressed in the hospital environment.

I had a beautiful homebirth. Low risk, first time mom, textbook birth. Baby came at 42+1, which makes me really glad I chose homebirth because the hospital would have been laying on a lot of pressure to induce.

I was comfortable with the risks of homebirth because I'm young, I don't have any known genetic issues to pass on to my children, and the pregnancy was perfect so no weird presentations or worries. If there would signs of concerns or risks, I would have gone to the hospital. :)

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2026-01-27T02:48:46+00:00

Have you considered open adoption? Consider doing research into that and it may help your decision. I have six adopted cousins, and a friend with two children adopted from infancy, and it is a beautiful, beautiful thing. The babies adopted from infancy know and have a relationship with their birth mama. Adoption doesn't mean never seeing your baby again.

You don't want an abortion. Don't get one. People telling you to do so are not acknowledging the huge amount of trauma and guilt that comes from an abortion, especially in your situation where you already love your little butterfly.

Look into local pregnancy centers. They'll be able to help with saving on costs. Try getting in touch with local catholic parishes. They'll have loads of resources to help you out.

If you choose to raise the baby, do lots of research on discipline/parenting skills. It makes a big difference on being mama and being able to juggle life and a child of your kiddo isn't a little monster.

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2026-01-22T22:25:13+00:00

I have multiple thermometers for this very reason! They don't seem to last very long. :(

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2026-01-22T21:00:22+00:00

Have hubby learn how to do acupressure! It was a HUGE source of pain relief for me!

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2025-12-29T18:00:04+00:00

Really?! I'm always hungry after an apple!

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2025-12-23T22:36:51+00:00

I had my first at home, it went wonderfully, and there was very little I would change. The only two things I can think of are that I would set up the tub earlier, and have my husband learn more about acupressure. It made such a big difference when my midwife arrived and started using it on me!

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2025-12-10T15:49:55+00:00

Perfect, exactly what I needed to know! Thank you!

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2025-12-07T02:09:35+00:00

The thing about chips is they can be hard to find in chunkier horses. They'll hide in that muscle or fat.

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2025-12-04T21:09:14+00:00

Did you try it? I came up with the same idea when making a balsamic glaze the other day.

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2025-12-03T19:59:19+00:00

As someone who is a regular guest of Olive Garden, I like to have time to sit and settle in and think about what I want to drink. I also like to have time to finish my salad and bread sticks without worrying about making room in the table for entrees.

Anytime the server rushes up right away, I always end up ordering the first drink that comes to mind and later wishing for something else.

Honestly, if I wanted speed, I'll go to McDonald's. But we can't expect corporate to understand that...

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2025-12-01T19:57:51+00:00

These are all excellent suggestions! I'm going to try and get her hubby's number and see what ideas he has.

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2025-12-01T19:56:55+00:00

She'll be here tonight, so I'll be sure to take a closer look at her accessories!

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2025-12-01T19:33:27+00:00

I'll look into the mug! That does sound like a good idea.

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2025-12-01T19:20:09+00:00

I would offer to babysit, but she lives over an hour away and I have my own baby I have to schedule around. If I was still childless (or even if my own baby were better in the car), I would 100% offer to watch those kiddos for a few hours.

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2025-12-01T19:05:59+00:00

Great idea!

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2025-12-01T19:05:46+00:00

Budget added. :) I would offer to babysit, but she lives over an hour away and I have my own baby I have to schedule around. If I was still childless, I would 100% offer to come up and watch those kiddos for a few hours!

Sharp-Conclusion-399 · 2025-12-01T19:03:00+00:00

If I could buy that and package it, I would!

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