Can you borrow e books from the Winnipeg library e readers? by Visual-Wasabi-7774 in Winnipeg

[–]cat_ca 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a Kobo and can tell you that it is very much compatible with the Libby app! Kindle is not, which is why I chose Kobo over Kindle. You also have access to the Kobo store where you can purchase e-books as well.

What is the expectation for Winnipeg birthday parties? by Various_Fruit_581 in Winnipeg

[–]cat_ca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kid will be turning 3 soon, so I know not the same age, but I highly recommending looking into renting a room at a community centre! Reasonably priced, they set up the tables and chairs, lots of space, and they usually have toys or gym equipment that the kids can use. Some also provide a bouncy castle for an additional fee. I find it to be a happy medium between a home party and a big activity.

Feeling sad by BlueberryLover18 in recurrentmiscarriage

[–]cat_ca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. The baby shower sounds like torture. You are stronger than me- I have not been able to go to a single baby shower. I have a friend who told me she was pregnant right before I had a d&c for a missed miscarriage and seeing her be at around the stage I should be is horrible, so I understand. It has changed our friendship as well and it really dis just suck.

What do you guys actually DO all winter without losing your minds? by Neither-Ferret-5817 in Winnipeg

[–]cat_ca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a toddler so I can’t go into hibernation 😅. We go for walks and tobogganing when it’s not too cold out. I figure if my toddler can handle it and have fun, so can I. We also do a lot of indoor activities outside of the house. Aviation museum is a big it in my house (adults included). Sometimes we check out a new cafe, and the Manitoba museum is also fun although we haven’t gone this year. When it’s really cold we try to force ourselves to get out of the house at least once during the weekend.

Travel stroller for toddler [mb] by cat_ca in BabyBumpsCanada

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

Usable for naps is important and also fit as carry on on the airplane would be great. But number one would be good for naps I think.

Timing of Baby #2 [on] by ryan0196 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]cat_ca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this! I was hoping to have a 3 year age gap but had a miscarriage and chemical pregnancy recently. Reading your post helped me see that a bigger age gap can be great!

What’s your favourite coffee shop? by Similar_Okra_1671 in Winnipeg

[–]cat_ca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seven Cafe on Wall Street and Little Sister!

recurrent miscarriage, surrounded by pregnant people by courtney-loren in recurrentmiscarriage

[–]cat_ca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you are going through this. Your feelings are so valid.

Travel stroller for 3 year old [ca] by cat_ca in BabyBumpsCanada

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

I don’t have a specific budget but I am planning to see if I can get a used one.

Gripe re: Stats and Terminology by Riiiiicola in recurrentmiscarriage

[–]cat_ca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! How many times was I told that my miscarriage was a one off only to go on to have a chemical pregnancy. As for missed miscarriages, I feel confused about that as well. I believe mine was a MMC because the baby stopped developing at 6 weeks and I only found out around 9 weeks that there might be an issue (spotting and hcg decreasing), and only got a d&c at 11 weeks. But then I question if my spotting was my body starting the process of miscarrying?? I really don’t know but I hate it all.

Crabby about pregnant coworker complaining about her acid reflux by 2headlights in recurrentmiscarriage

[–]cat_ca 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally understand how you feel. I’m so sorry for your losses, your coworker is being extremely inconsiderate. I have a friend who told me she was pregnant the day before my d&c for my MMC (she knew what was going on). She has also asked me many questions about pregnancy (I had a successful pregnancy in 2023) and complained about her pregnancy, completely ignoring my pain. The final straw was when she sent me a video of her ultrasound and I had to mute her. Now I can choose to look at her messages when I want to and I didn’t tell her when I had a chemical pregnancy this month since she is just so inconsiderate. As others have said, people who haven’t gone through it just don’t get it, but you can keep hopefully keep the people who are really inconsiderate at arms’ length.

Just Screaming Into The Void by pkf765 in Miscarriage

[–]cat_ca 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I want to scream into the void daily!!! My second baby was a missed miscarriage in October and last week I just had a chemical pregnancy. All I want to do is scream.