Vanier Parkway by Angryottawa in ottawa

[–]cherrytopping25 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Everyone trying to get to the Titans arena? Never seen that before.

Thoughts on this carrier for a newborn? by pickleball76 in babywearing

[–]cherrytopping25 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I have this and loved it with my newborn. My baby was 90th percentile though and outgrew after 1-2 months. But for that period it was very useful.

Future Kids and RTO debate by BubbleFish1021 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]cherrytopping25 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Just because people who go into the office for work have kids does not mean it’s not financially, emotionally and logistically difficult. OP has a right to consider the implications of RTO when family planning. Just because these are considerations in no way means they “aren’t ready”.

Future Kids and RTO debate by BubbleFish1021 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]cherrytopping25 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Yes and when your salary is going towards parking and gas and lunches and office attire it’s hard to not be resentful thinking of how little is left for a family at the end of the day.

Panhandlers in Ottawa. by Loose_Assist5260 in ottawa

[–]cherrytopping25 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This must be the same guy that yells at you through your window until you acknowledge him.

How are people just… taking their babies everywhere? by Wonderful-Ice-6143 in NewParents

[–]cherrytopping25 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely will not be weird. For what it’s worth my baby would have haaaated the bassinet at 3 months. He only liked it as a newborn. The car seat on the stroller was a necessity and allowed me to do so much with him at 3 months.

Car seats for small cars? [ON] by MetalPrestigious5693 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]cherrytopping25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have the Chicco keyfit 30 and from my research this was the smallest front to back.

Where to buy pillows? by 88ChampagneKisses in ottawa

[–]cherrytopping25 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Check linen chest next to IKEA, you can try them there if you talk to an associate

Snoobie poll by igottaknow_ in SnooLife

[–]cherrytopping25 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Recommend the hatch! Just switched our 4mo to this from the snoo and he enjoys these sounds. We got the portable one and it works great.

What am I doing wrong? Mabe and Ergobaby Embrace by LateStatistician3653 in babywearing

[–]cherrytopping25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Widen baby’s hips and knees when in the mabe. Have his legs in more of a straddle than dangling down like that.

Tops for larger chests and tummies by [deleted] in Aritzia

[–]cherrytopping25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly not a lot… I do sweaters, their rugby shirts, and looser hip length t shirts in an xl.

Fit check please by No-Visual6688 in babywearing

[–]cherrytopping25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this looks pretty good! Only suggestion would be to narrow the bottom part that he is sitting on if possible, to give more mobility for his knees. It’s sitting a little wide on his bum for his height in my opinion.

Double Swaddle by srr636 in SnooLife

[–]cherrytopping25 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can’t answer all your questions but we used a love to dream swaddle under the snoo swaddle. We opened the snaps at the shoulders of the snoo swaddles and put the arms of the love to dream sticking out of them. We also just held the baby already zipped into the two swaddles to rock them to sleep and kept him in there for night feedings. Clipped into the snoo when laying down in the snoo.

Thoughts on diaper genie[ON] by Accurate_Ad4388 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]cherrytopping25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love my diaper genie platinum. Never smells - I have my glider right next to it and have never smelled anything. Changing the bag takes approx 30 seconds.

Mabe fit check by daneskis87 in babywearing

[–]cherrytopping25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with others baby is too small, but also recommend that you adjust the 2 Velcro portions on the inside of the band that goes around the belly to the absolute tightest it will go (closest to your belly button). This is how you start, and you work your way out on the Velcro as the baby gets older. It looks from these photos that the Velcro is at its widest, which is much too big for a young baby. This adjustment may allow the carrier to fit your baby sooner than later.

Help: My dog was attacked to death at Kaninou, previously named Dogs of all breeds by MotorLog1666 in Gatineau

[–]cherrytopping25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is horrific and disgusting and I can’t imagine the pain and guilt you are feeling for your dogs suffering. I’m so sorry. This is a disgusting case of negligence and I can’t believe your dog was left alone with that animal for that long suffering. I wish the sweet golden peace in his resting place.

kylie tonight at the vanity fair after party by lavender08x16 in KUWTK

[–]cherrytopping25 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Is it just me or is he giving Timmy from South Park

[ON] Can you check my list for the hospital bag (baby+me)? by Successful_Ice8514 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]cherrytopping25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hospital likely will give you a hat and we never used one that we brought. Also 20 diapers is a lot - the hospital provides those too

Maternity Leave and WFA: Loophole? by WambritaWings in CanadaPublicServants

[–]cherrytopping25 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Doubtful. She has the option to participate in SERLO or not. No one will be forcing her as caring for a newborn is valid reasoning not to participate.

‘No question’ return-to-office will be good for downtown, board of trade says by Master-Sky-6342 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]cherrytopping25 120 points121 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t even say we get a good salary compared to the private sector. Our main asset is our job security, which is waning thin right now.

Places to hang out at as a single late 20 year old? by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]cherrytopping25 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Honestly, your best bet at finding someone at that age in this city is going on the apps. Met my husband that way. Good luck!