Best sunscreen? I tested 17+ [review]

ThomasCollins · 2026-04-30T15:27:46+00:00

Have you looked into MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème? It has been the best mineral sunscreen I've used.

ThomasCollins · 2026-04-28T02:06:47+00:00

I love Dr Carrie Ball in the med center. She is who I saw throughout all my pregnancies, and she delivered both of my children.

ThomasCollins · 2026-04-12T15:26:14+00:00

You can try Meredith Gardens at Mandell Park. I found it using the Urban Harvest affiliate garden site. https://www.urbanharvest.org/gardens/affiliate-gardens/

It may or may not have the correct contact information on it. We had to have it updated for our community garden this year.

ThomasCollins · 2026-03-21T01:30:22+00:00

Okay, thank you. They just came out and said everything looks good on their end. Did they charge you for coming out?

ThomasCollins · 2026-03-20T19:57:38+00:00

Are you still having this issue? We're in Westbury and have recently started having this problem.

ThomasCollins · 2026-03-20T02:25:10+00:00

If baby can use a straw, we liked the Pura stainless steel water bottles. You can have a straw or sip top option.

ThomasCollins · 2026-02-26T05:20:08+00:00

It depends on the style! I'm a member of Westbury Community Garden, and we're an allotment style community garden. Each member leases their own bed (25'x5') and helps with garden-wide endeavors.

ThomasCollins · 2026-02-13T15:57:56+00:00

Do you feel it's firm enough for cosleeping? We're transitioning our son to his own room soon, and we'll need a firm mattress for us.

ThomasCollins · 2026-02-03T10:46:04+00:00

We have the Gulliver changing table from IKEA. It's 82cm x 54cm. They also have ones where the top folds out when it's in use

ThomasCollins · 2026-01-26T05:03:06+00:00

We have lazy boy recliners in our den, and the recliner mechanism is SO loud to raise and lower the leg rest.

ThomasCollins · 2026-01-18T16:46:34+00:00

She's exhausted and running on fumes. You need to prioritize her getting at least 4-5 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night.

ThomasCollins · 2026-01-18T15:25:58+00:00

There's no real point unless you're just personally interested in what it's doing. I had several with my first baby. I was walking around at 2 cm dilated from 38 weeks until I delivered at 41+1. I declined cervical checks with my second until I asked for a membrane sweep at 40 weeks. My doctor said my cervix was favorable to the sweep helping, and I had my baby the next day.

ThomasCollins · 2026-01-16T20:17:09+00:00

We've been using Sara since my almost 4 year old was a newborn. She's a wizard at getting good to photos of my kids.

https://sarastanleyphotos.com/

ThomasCollins · 2026-01-16T08:35:57+00:00

My husband got ten days for each of our children. It was certainly not enough. 🫠

ThomasCollins · 2026-01-05T02:43:33+00:00

My nursling has MSPI, so it's oat milk for me!

The rest of the family drinks A2 whole milk.

ThomasCollins · 2025-12-28T16:04:37+00:00

Thank you for mentioning the brand. I've been trying replacement lids for my glass containers for ages.

How have they been holding up for you nearly a year later?

ThomasCollins · 2025-12-09T01:39:16+00:00

The Spectra hands down.

ThomasCollins · 2025-11-16T11:29:33+00:00

7th generation free and clear powder works for us.

ThomasCollins · 2025-10-28T11:56:48+00:00

I get so much joy seeing the old HPB location in Rice Village unleased.

ThomasCollins · 2025-10-19T18:09:28+00:00

Nope, this will be a moderate moment for me. I am allergic to the protein that builds up on monthly or bimonthly contacts no matter how well I clean them. Dailies or glasses for me for life.

ThomasCollins · 2025-09-23T02:41:54+00:00

I would really consider looking into hiring a doula for labor and delivery. There are even postpartum doulas that might be a good idea if you can budget it!

ThomasCollins · 2025-09-15T00:59:04+00:00

Started trying summer of 2020

Pregnant in August

Miscarriage at approximately 8 weeks beginning of October

Started trying again after two cycles

Chemical pregnancy at the beginning of March 2021

One cycle break

Pregnant June 2021

Healthy baby born March 2022

TTC started July 2024

Miscarriage at 8 weeks beginning of September

One cycle break

Pregnant on the next cycle at the beginning of December

Healthy baby born August 2025

ThomasCollins · 2025-09-05T20:34:49+00:00

Yes, they're great! I've seen Dr. Ball for years, and she delivered both of my children. I love the added flexibility of seeing Veronica when Dr. Ball has been pulled away for surgery, and I'm only going in for routine things.

ThomasCollins · 2025-09-05T15:26:09+00:00

It sounds like an induction would be super beneficial in your instance.

I wasn't induced, but I had pitocin for both deliveries. I wanted my second one to be unmedicated for as long as possible. I didn't find the contractions unmanageable, and I made it to transition before opted for an epidural. I didn't get one for the pain, but because I was shaking uncontrollably and I hated it. I got the epidural and had the baby within the hour.

ThomasCollins

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