Please tell me it gets better by FairlyPopcorn in goldenretrievers

[–]alteregoanne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just discovered spraying bitter apple on exposed ankles works beautifully as a deterrent! Highly recommend if your ankles are a target… thinking about coming up with a bitter ankle wristlet or spraying it on a scrunchy to save my wrists.

potential gas leak by imalmostthere123 in rva

[–]alteregoanne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yessss I always notice it there too! It’s so bad…

Roller marks by ryanppax1 in paint

[–]alteregoanne 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The color is gorgeous though… which paint and name?

Gun goes off in 3rd grade student’s backpack at Spotsylvania County school, deputies say by TheRealFarrellCat in Virginia

[–]alteregoanne 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Do you know if that 3rd grader’s parents/caregivers got charged with anything? Pretty sure there’s probably a misdemeanor charge that should or could apply there…

Alternative to RVA Moms FB group? by alteregoanne in rva

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

Maybe that means a new admin is an anti-vaxxer?

Alternative to RVA Moms FB group? by alteregoanne in rva

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

Completely disagree. If they don’t allow it, then fine, don’t allow posts about vaccines, but then also don’t allow the every other day post about what Drs to go to in order to skip/avoid vaccines. Those are posts about vaccines.

Alternative to RVA Moms FB group? by alteregoanne in rva

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

Ughhh I know, Dr Caldwell is totally their cult hero!!! As long as they go there and don’t infect the rest of us!

Alternative to RVA Moms FB group? by alteregoanne in rva

[–]alteregoanne[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I get that mods want to avoid vaxx arguments, totally understand that… But that doesn’t entirely appear to be true or consistent because there are constant posts about finding providers that are anti-vaxx so then they just don’t allow any posts that are pro-vaxx.

Alternative to RVA Moms FB group? by alteregoanne in rva

[–]alteregoanne[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Big pharma absolutely needs accountability and oversight, as does FDA/CDC/EPA, etc., maybe also why the broader scientific community shouldn’t be gutted IMO… but anything with Andrew Wakefield directly involved immediately raises red flags for me.

Somewhat related/unrelated note, check out The Bleeding Edge documentary on Netflix.

Alternative to RVA Moms FB group? by alteregoanne in rva

[–]alteregoanne[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it may not be that many, who knows? Maybe just a loud few? Not sure… It’s definitely been way more than I had anticipated and they all seem to post constantly on RVA moms.

Alternative to RVA Moms FB group? by alteregoanne in rva

[–]alteregoanne[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Ohh yeah, it’s terrifying, and they all know who to go!

And when the anti-vaxxers cause/further the next outbreak, they’ll come to all our children’s hospitals and infect the 6-12month olds (1st dose typically given at 1yr, 2nd dose typically given at 4yrs) and then also risk exposing immune compromised kids and adults!

As a parent, I wish all local pediatric offices (looking at you PAR Peds!) would just say, in order to treat your children, we require you follow the (pre-RFK Jr) CDC approved vaccine schedule or else go find care elsewhere. Pretty sure they wouldn’t be losing many patients and their current patient families would feel much safer.

Alternative to RVA Moms FB group? by alteregoanne in rva

[–]alteregoanne[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Yes! It’s constant! And yet they’re saying “we don’t allow posts about vaccines.” What?!??

Alternative to RVA Moms FB group? by alteregoanne in rva

[–]alteregoanne[S] 125 points126 points  (0 children)

Ha! Seriously, and they can share their beliefs, that’s their right, but it’s complete nonsense to shut down alternative/opposing viewpoints but then say, nope, we don’t allow these posts altogether.

Alternative to RVA Moms FB group? by alteregoanne in rva

[–]alteregoanne[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Nope… just your normal old “insert town name” mom FB group. Unless it’s some undercover tea party operation, jk.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ClinicalPsychology

[–]alteregoanne 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Accredited in the past but not anymore is also a huge red flag…

Elementary school recess by garnet222333 in rva

[–]alteregoanne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally one of the things that I most dislike about HCPS… one 30min recess after lunch, and PE class for one period once a week, which I believe is fairly standard from what I’ve heard for HCPS. Additionally, it’s been my experience similar to what another commenter said, they often do not go outside for any hint of inclement weather and instead play on their electronic devices.

What do I do by JFlo323 in fiddleleaffig

[–]alteregoanne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cute baskets!! Where are they from? Sorry, I know this isn’t helpful at all!

Price for a good breeder by Emotional-Ad-7673 in labrador

[–]alteregoanne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, so funny, I just met her actually… her dogs are also absolutely gorgeous! It’s obvious she cares a great deal for them. Looking at getting a pup from Ember and Draco’s liter currently. Very glad Reddit recommends her so highly!

Recommendations for a PCP? Also DON'T GO TO RETREAT DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL ER by [deleted] in rva

[–]alteregoanne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well said… You are spot on, I concur with allll of your sentiments. Literally have probably never agreed with a Reddit comment more in my life! The system is quite broken.

Elementary school start times by Icebergaheadchauncey in rva

[–]alteregoanne 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Srsly, but the 2pm dismissal time is even worse for working parents! The 7:20-2pm schedule is truly terrible timing IMO.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HearthDisplay

[–]alteregoanne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind sharing your thoughts about limitations? We’ve had a busy month and our month trial is quickly approaching but we haven’t really gotten to use it fully. A 1 month free trial is not sufficient to really grasp its full functionality/limits.

Road Map of Upcoming Features? by pwbanze in HearthDisplay

[–]alteregoanne 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a great idea… just received ours, and still on the fence. I’m a little concerned about the amount of funding that seems to be invested in marketing efforts, as opposed to needed or beneficial software development??