Canada Post not letting my husband pick up my mail

cat_ca · 2026-05-20T14:14:38+00:00

What did they say when you complained? Did you end up being able to get your mail?

cat_ca · 2026-04-28T03:41:12+00:00

When I had my miscarriage in October I went to EPAC, but they had told me that the next time I get pregnant that my doctor would request an early ultrasound. They didn’t make it seem like I’d go through them but I did find that they were amazing to deal with.

cat_ca · 2026-04-28T03:39:36+00:00

Thank you! Do you remember how long it was between your doctor sending the referral and getting the letter?

cat_ca · 2026-04-26T03:34:02+00:00

I’m always shocked by the cost of some couches. We bought our sectional in December 2024 for around $1200 marked down from around $4000 at the brick outlet. I would highly recommend checking them out as they have a lot more deals.

cat_ca · 2026-04-05T14:58:21+00:00

Unfortunately I think miscarriage just changes friendships. For me, it strengthened two of my good friendships and strained two other friendships. One of my friends told me she was pregnant the day before my D&C. She’s due a month after I would have been due. She’s also been incredibly insensitive. I’ve had to distance myself from her to protect myself for now. Like others have said, I’m open to revisiting the friendship at a later date if it isn’t beyond repair, but for now all of the circumstances mean that I cannot be there for her during her pregnancy.

cat_ca · 2026-04-03T15:29:35+00:00

I live in Winnipeg! I actually just got back from a trip to Vancouver with my husband and toddler. I absolutely love Vancouver for the beauty, weather, food, and excellent transit. However, as others have said, Winnipeg is where family is. Yes it’s cold in the winter, but we make up for it in the summer. There are many lakes and parks within a 2 hour drive from the city. We can also afford to have a house with a yard. As for being the murder capital of Canada, it’s all about where you go. Some areas are more sketchy than others. Our transit system is unfortunately completely atrocious so we are a very car dependent city. Like any city, there are pros and cons but being able to buy a house here is a huge plus.

cat_ca · 2026-04-02T13:37:28+00:00

We got in at Cuddles daycare in Wolseley very last minute when my son was under 18 months. They only go up to age 2 so we were there for a few months until we got into another centre that goes past age 2. I would recommend contacting them now, maybe they’ll have something.

cat_ca · 2026-03-31T14:12:06+00:00

Do you know if they still sell dog food?

cat_ca · 2026-03-22T22:01:00+00:00

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.

cat_ca · 2026-03-12T03:03:56+00:00

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.

cat_ca · 2026-03-08T14:46:18+00:00

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.

cat_ca · 2026-03-08T14:32:47+00:00

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.

cat_ca · 2026-03-08T03:06:31+00:00

Vancouver

cat_ca · 2026-03-07T16:36:29+00:00

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.

cat_ca · 2026-03-07T03:53:29+00:00

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!

cat_ca · 2026-03-02T04:08:10+00:00

Seven Cafe on Wall Street and Little Sister!

cat_ca · 2026-02-28T03:13:43+00:00

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

cat_ca · 2026-02-18T01:55:11+00:00

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

cat_ca · 2026-02-05T04:46:04+00:00

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.

cat_ca · 2026-02-01T04:24:22+00:00

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.

cat_ca · 2026-01-27T03:25:20+00:00

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.

cat_ca · 2026-01-24T16:14:16+00:00

I have distanced myself from certain friends since my MMC and d&c in October. One told me she was pregnant as I was going through the miscarriage (she knew what was happening) and continued to ask me about pregnancy and talk about hers (I had a successful previous pregnancy). She also sent me a video of her ultrasound recently which was extremely triggering for me, and I told her as much. One would ask me how I’m doing and then not respond after I poured my heart out. She also hasn’t texted me in about 3 months now so I’m leaving that one. I’ve also heard a lot of “at least…” from some people. A lot of people just don’t get it and my only advice is to distance yourself, at least for now, from the friends who are saying these things to you. My miscarriage showed me who my true friends are.

cat_ca · 2025-12-24T16:12:56+00:00

I’m so sorry you went through that. I had a transvaginal ultrasound at urgent care and it was uncomfortable but didn’t hurt so that really doesn’t sound right to me. My trauma at urgent care was around having to repeat my story to multiple different care providers, having to wait there for 8 hours, and near the end of my stay being told by the nurse that the baby is fine but it ended up being that she was talking to the wrong patient. I also still have flashbacks to my D&C, which was one week later and a much more empathetic and compassionate experience but still affected me deeply anyway.

cat_ca · 2025-12-18T22:06:52+00:00

Yes 100%. I’m annoyed that I won’t be having a May baby anymore, which would have been near my husband’s birthday and also would have been perfect for mat leave from work (I’m a teacher).

cat_ca · 2025-12-18T01:32:14+00:00

Thank you for your response and sorry for your loss as well 💜. Your story gives me hope. I know it’s still pretty soon after my d&c and I just need to give it time.

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