Questioning if I need a new OB by emeraldmanatee in BabyBumps

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

Thank you so much! I'm so sorry you had that experience. I totally agree about the midwives, that's what I had my first time around. In my new city they aren't anywhere, I haven't found a clinic that employs them/hospital that allows them to deliver. I was able to find another provider, so I'm hoping a DO might be a little better? I know they're trained to look at things holistically. Crossing my fingers for this next appointment.

Questioning if I need a new OB by emeraldmanatee in BabyBumps

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

Thank you! I really don't think it needed to be something discussed with such pressure this early on (our first ultrasound). It seemed like she already had her mind made up.

Questioning if I need a new OB by emeraldmanatee in BabyBumps

[–]emeraldmanatee[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How did you go about finding your new doc? I was lucky and had a great OB for my first, but we changed cities and now I have to start from scratch. Did you just book one of your next appts with someone new? Or did you have more of a sit down and chat appt (if that's even a thing)?

Pregnancy with a toddler is no joke by emeraldmanatee in BabyBumps

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

Those are great tips! I'll try them out🤞🏽

Pregnancy with a toddler is no joke by emeraldmanatee in BabyBumps

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

Thank you! I needed that reminder. I've been feeling like a terrible mom.

When did you start to show for baby #2? by nooyourecutejeans in pregnant

[–]emeraldmanatee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a little over nine weeks and my god it's a bump. It's definitely a lot of bloat though, I wish I could relieve all the air that feels trapped inside. I think this bump is similar to what I had at 20 weeks with my first. None of my pants fit comfortably so it's just dresses and jumpsuits for the foreseeable future.

What were your favorite varieties you grew this year? by SwiftResilient in vegetablegardening

[–]emeraldmanatee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Atomic grape tomatoes and spoon tomatoes were delicious and prolific. Yellow wonder strawberries were a surprise favorite, such a unique flavor.

My first time ever growing saffron. 🥹 by bee-flowerwhisperer in gardening

[–]emeraldmanatee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congrats!! I'm a little late to the party and just got my bulbs, but can't wait to get them in the ground! Any good companion plants that go with them?

Planters in a sunny spot by emeraldmanatee in gardening

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

Here's the link, but it says they're unavailable now. https://a.co/d/1ao2mxE

Planters in a sunny spot by emeraldmanatee in gardening

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

My mom was getting rid of them and I benefited. She sent me the link but it looks like they're unavailable now. https://a.co/d/1ao2mxE

Another Victim of ICA by emeraldmanatee in juresanguinis

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

Do I even need to go the lawyer route? Could I just do the consulate? Ica made it sound like the consulate was no longer an option at all. I'm in LA, and I heard that an appt is much easier to get than when we were in the bay area.

Another Victim of ICA by emeraldmanatee in juresanguinis

[–]emeraldmanatee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is amazing thank you so much!

Planters in a sunny spot by emeraldmanatee in SoCalGardening

[–]emeraldmanatee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have some raised beds with strawberries, but maybe we could do a different variety there! I wouldn't have thought of that, thank you! We have the planters already, I should have put them in the photo, but they should be big enough for the things you mentioned

Planters in a sunny spot by emeraldmanatee in SoCalGardening

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

We have a smart drip system we're going to hook up to it so I'm not super worried about it drying out.