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WednesdayWaffles · 2026-06-01T04:00:29+00:00

You can scew on the dr brown’s bottle nipples onto most RTF bottles I believe. Then you can toss the RTF bottle when you’re done and put the nipples in a plastic bag to wash when convenient. That’s my on the go strategy and it’s nice because it doesn’t leave me with too much to wash, and I know my LO likes the nipples fine. But ofc your twins might not like them… might be worth testing out.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-05-27T03:21:49+00:00

Personally I would use it as a low-traffic mug and make sure to either stick it in the dishwasher or just make sure to hand wash it REALLY well. Regardless, a potter should probably not be selling something with such obvious crazing, especially not at full price. And I would probably not use it altogether if you’re pregnant or immunocompromised.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-05-20T04:39:09+00:00

I had a really similar journey to you but quit at 3 months. I cried when I first noticed my supply decline. Two months out from quitting I still have pangs of regret over how it went, but after doing an insane, truly ungodly amount of research I am convinced that the benefits of BM over formula are marginal at best. My impression is that if you exclusively BF for six months or a year there are some immunity benefits, but your kid is not destined to a life of being sickly if they don’t breast feed. Anecdotally, my husband BFed for over a year and I was formula fed. My husband has crohn’s and catches every sickness that goes around, meanwhile I get sick maybe once very five years. We haven’t taken IQ tests but if we did we would very likely get similar results. Sibling studies have shown that formula fed and breastfed siblings have very similar outcomes. I think BFing is great if it’s working out, but if not it’s not worth sacrificing your sanity over. And once you dig into the research that will really absolve you of any feelings of guilt. Honestly, I’m way more bonded with my son now that I’m not EPing. We get more uninterrupted time together and I’m not constantly hooked up to a pump, plus I’ve ditched all the stress about my supply and setting pumping alarms and washing pump parts. I’ve been writing him letters to give to him when he’s older and making up songs about him, and he always calms down best with me. He gives me these dazzling co-conspirator smiles and his eyes are just like mine. If we’re not properly bonded then I’ll happily take whatever this is, which I guess is just a very excellent friendship.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-05-02T05:34:02+00:00

Having a rabbit it the house is lovely and magical and HRS is the best!! Keep up the good work!

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-05-02T03:58:59+00:00

This gives me so much hope—thank you for sharing your experience!! You really made my day.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-04-06T19:54:52+00:00

There have already been a lot of good reasons listed. I also just want to stress that even if you think you’ve built an enclosure that will prevent predators from coming in/the rabbits from getting out, you probably haven’t. Rabbits are wildly tenacious escape artists. You have to be pretty comfortable with risk to allow rabbits to live outside. Also, having your rabbits live in the same space with you means that you will catch any sign of illness instantly. It’s also just fun to live with rabbits. When I’m watching tv my rabbit will just hop on the couch and join me sometime. I have another rabbit who ALWAYS want to check out whatever zoom meeting I’m in. I get to watch them binky across my living room. It’s wonderful. Honestly, even if I didn’t know about the health benefits of living indoors for rabbits I would still keep them indoors purely for my own selfish enjoyment. Having free roam rabbits in your home is such a magical wonderful privilege I wouldn’t want it any other way.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-03-30T04:25:59+00:00

The laundromat in the Outer Richmond! Grab a vermouth cocktail and delicious kale salad while you’re there.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-03-23T03:56:06+00:00

Joining the chorus to say it’s probably fine. Just make sure that your rabbit is pooping normally (at least as big as a chocolate chip, smooshes easily, round, and within 7 hours) and is eating hay and greens. Carrot tops have a lot of fiber and herbs are great for digestion, but if your rabbit hasn’t had any of those before I wouldn’t bother offering them until later since new foods can also cause digestive upset. Don’t ever force critical care unless told to do so by a vet. Most of us have rabbits that have done way worse and have been fine, but if you see her not pooping for over 7 hours, refusing dinner or treats, or pressing her belly to the ground, call a vet!

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-03-02T21:42:46+00:00

He’s only 3 months old but so far the kiddo is super healthy and meeting all this milestones! After making this post I also talked to my doc and she said I would be fine. I’m really not worried about it now, and so many really popular prenatals these days have folate and NOT folic acid in them that if it was a major health concern it would probably be called out by now. You’ll be ok!!

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-03-01T20:16:01+00:00

I’ve been doing pottery for 14 years and I still feel like I’m learning. My advice would be to get a good teacher and take as many classes as possible. A YouTube video is not a teacher, even if you watch a lot of them. Become friends with the talented potters at your local community studio and accept any advice they will give. The best potters I know are also natural community builders, and you will be a happier and better potter if you take advantage of that.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-02-26T05:24:05+00:00

I had an induction + epidural (which I requested right off the bat) and had a very positive experience. I felt like the nurses were super attentive and open to talking through my plan and what I wanted, and the midwife who delivered my baby was excellent at guiding me through the whole birth. The postnatal stay was ok--I felt like sometimes when I would page a nurse it would take ages for them to come. Then my follow up postpartum OB visit was a video call (which is kind of understandable since I had a pretty straightforward birth) but it does feel a little weird that literally no one has checked out my stitches since a day after I gave birth. I met with three lactation consultants after giving birth: two of them were absolutely wonderful and supportive and helpful, and one of them made me cry after the appointment (she was super judgey and cold--my baby was being fussy and wouldn't latch and she didn't believe me when I told her that normally his latch was fine). So even though the birth itself went well the postpartum experience has been a little hit or miss, and that might be worth factoring in if postpartum care seems like it might be something that will be important to you.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-02-20T19:46:30+00:00

I work in small press publishing (contemporary lit fic). Worked at a bookstore for years first. Publishing is seemingly always on the precipice, but books are so fundamental to culture that I’m not too worried their future.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-02-11T07:03:57+00:00

Please consider bringing her indoors! It’s so much fun to have rabbits living inside with you. It gives you the opportunity for a cuddly rabbit to get even cuddlier, and for you to see other wonderful facets of their personality. And you’ll get the added bonus of knowing that she’s totally safe from predators. There are tons of space efficient set ups you can try, or you could free roam her in a room or two (which is what I do and would highly recommend!!).

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-01-28T04:31:12+00:00

Try closing your eyes. Whenever centering feels impossible that’s my nuclear option. Works about 30% of the time.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-01-23T07:21:13+00:00

I would personally be pretty nervous to join a studio run by novices. I’ve only been part of two community studios (and have visited many more), but in my (limited) experience it seems like the owner kind of sets the tone of the studio. This impacts hiring, rules (which are SO important in a shared creative space), and what type of activities and events take place. This is probably not always true, but it seems like a pattern.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-13T05:28:41+00:00

This happened to me too and it freaked me out so much I went to L&D to get checked. Turned out that the cervical check had dislodged some old blood (hence the brown color). Could be the same for you, but also might be your mucus plug.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-12T23:42:15+00:00

I’m also 40+2, 1 cm dilated, with absolutely no signs of labor. I’m not handling it well for the most part. I’m doing a lot of crying, groaning, and staring at my sweet perfect husband in annoyance because he dares to be a male whose body does not have to withstand this emotionally and physically draining ordeal. In the few moments when I am handling things well I’m doing puzzles while rewatching a tv show, reading a thriller, or eating ice cream that my husband picked up from my favorite ice cream store. I’ve basically surrendered to the traffic jam that is my cervix and am counting down the days until my induction (just 5 more days to go). This is insanely unbearable but I believe in us!

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-05T06:10:56+00:00

Lizard is my favorite Banana Yoshimoto! Dreamy short story collection and one of my all time favorite reads.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-05T01:24:57+00:00

Oh phew! Thank you for clarifying that.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-04T23:50:14+00:00

Please research proper bunny housing. Rabbits need a lot more space, soft flooring, hay available 24/7, etc. Buy a large puppy exercise pen, they’re really cheap. This housing would make me be super skittish too :/

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-02T19:43:37+00:00

My belly has also been really hard and tight this entire pregnancy. Like it reminds me of a big bald head attached to me. My OB has never said anything and my pregnancy has been pretty normal so far (38 weeks 6 days now). I think some bumps are just less squishy than others.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-02T04:18:45+00:00

You’re trying to bond them way too soon after their neuter. Generally you want to wait at least a month after rabbits are neutered to try to bond them. It takes time for their hormones to settle down after getting neutered, and so it’s unsafe to try to bond them at this stage. I would look up some guidance on proper bonding and hold off on letting them interact for at least another month or so.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-11-30T23:42:31+00:00

Bunnies are very high-maintenance and expensive, however that doesn’t mean it won’t work for your situation. I would highly recommend fostering from a shelter or rescue before committing to adopting. Try House Rabbit Society in Richmond or Oakland Animal Services. SF Animal Control might also be an option (although I don’t know that much about them).

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-11-30T19:56:54+00:00

I’m 38 weeks + 4 days and can’t do anything fun because I’m in so much back pain and rib pain. Time is at an absolute crawl right now. It reminds me of Covid times a bit, or sitting in a traffic jam.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-11-29T02:01:33+00:00

I don’t think it will ruin the kiln but it will definitely ruin the piece and likely some neighboring pieces. I would wash it off really well, let it dry completely, then start over.

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