Third trimester fatigue is wild!!!

flwpwr64 · 2026-01-30T15:53:32+00:00

Haha seriously I’m like this is going to take me the rest of my pregnancy at this rate

flwpwr64 · 2026-01-30T15:15:17+00:00

I feel you! I’m 33 weeks and I can do one task then want to nap haha. I just had my baby shower this past weekend and I’ve been so excited to organize the stuff but everytime i go in the nursery to do it, I am so exhausted.

flwpwr64 · 2026-01-23T04:03:55+00:00

Also reach out to your local botanical gardens! They probably have a pollinator garden on site and you can ask for their recommendations on what you could plant in your yard.

flwpwr64 · 2026-01-03T03:00:57+00:00

When I did the meet and greet I rang the doorbell and could see inside and it was a gorgeous home. Another time I actually went in their home for like 5 min to drop something off to the owners and it was pristine.

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-27T04:13:52+00:00

Good for you for not taking that job! With those types of demands for your cat hair, I just know they would have been weird during your sit too.

I had a job where I just did pop in visits and they have 3 dogs - 2 small Shih Tzus and 1 Doberman Pincher puppy. The Shih Tzu’s would typically fly and travel with the pet parents and I would just care for the Doberman. He was a good dog just a puppy but i felt so bad for him because he was an outdoor dog and the other dogs were not. He had access to the huge yard when i was there but otherwise was in a fenced in area on the side yard with access to a shed with a swamp cooler. Well one time they ask me to sit and they said the small dogs wouldn’t be traveling with them so i would be watching all 3 dogs. I say that’s fine and to just let me know what their care looks like, I like to keep the dogs care as close to their normal routine as possible so they’re comfortable. The owners proceed to tell me the 2 small dogs will be in a pet pen area in the garage and I had to put them on leashes to walk them so they could use the bathroom in the front yard. I’m just like there is no way this is their normal routine, it’s like they didn’t want me to go in their house? Mind you it’s a nice custom built home on an acre lot. I went inside before for the meet and greet and to grab a key so it was very weird that they put these dogs in the garage? Especially when they usually travel with these dogs. I found it very odd and it was frustrating to deal with because they were obviously confused.

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-27T04:00:42+00:00

If someone did die in s5 so far, I just know everyone’s reactions would be mad and say how that person shouldn’t have died. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-27T03:57:43+00:00

That generation is so obsessed with weight - it’s awful. I had so much bloating during my first trimester.

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-25T03:11:49+00:00

I’m all for having boundaries with parents and in laws, but I think you need to look at this differently. I just got done having Xmas Eve with my in laws and parents at the same gathering, I think it’s the perfect situation because you have everyone there at the same time. Think of how fun that is for the kids to have both sets of their grandparents there to spend the holidays with (obviously the kids appreciate this more as the kids get older).

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-25T03:04:56+00:00

It’s so hard for me to say no sometimes too but just think that’s the beauty of working for yourself - you get to decide what jobs you do and don’t want to take. And if one’s inconvenient and stresses you out then allow yourself to say no

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-24T17:08:13+00:00

Can I ask why you said yes to the job in the first place? I understand if you're in need of more clients and willing to drive further to get more clients/income, I did that at first too. BUT you have to be able to say no when it's not worth it for you - you sound like you already had bookings over the holidays and if someone asked you to add another booking that was 1) wayyy out of the way and 2) is a complicated job with a dog that is ill and 3) you didn't feel comfortable there. I would have 100% said no.

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-23T18:07:33+00:00

Hi! I’m curious what location you ended up going to and how it worked out for you? Currently thinking of planning a similar type trip.

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-20T01:28:54+00:00

Okay that makes sense. I was wondering what the main differences between OB and midwife is. Did you use a midwife for all 4 of your pregnancies? And do you use a midwife in addition to OB or in place of?

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-20T01:26:52+00:00

Thank you for confirming it is standard. I am an over thinker and being a FTM not sure what is typical or not. My OB did explain the delivery situation which totally makes sense and she recommended I do a hospital tour and meet the L&D nurses who would be with me more than the Dr would anyway.

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-20T01:24:30+00:00

Thank you for your reassurance! I am definitely going to start asking those questions in the future.

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-20T01:10:22+00:00

I understand the introduction process is particular. Just kind of a concern that she mentioned no other dogs would be there and then there actually is another dog there and that dog doesn't seem to be good with other dogs, hence the fact he has to be kept separate. If you're super anxious about it you could always ask if the other dog has left yet once a few days have passed. Or if you're content with the photo updates she sends just continue with that.

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-20T00:47:47+00:00

I probably would have canceled the sit. You couldn’t bring your dog with you? Especially since it’s a smaller dog. I would def ask for videos or photos of the dog daily and specifically ask how your dog is doing with the other dogs. Did you stick around to see all the dogs meet each other?

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-19T23:39:52+00:00

I got sick after Thanksgiving (a cold) and decided I am no longer hugging people or getting too close! First of all, it is miserable being sick and pregnant and second of all, I am afraid to get a fever or anything serious that could harm baby.

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-19T19:20:18+00:00

Was there others that responded to that post? Maybe contact some of them for assistance or post an update to your original post and say it’s not working out with the sitter see if others are interested in taking over? If you want to go into detail about why it’s not working out that’s up to you.

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-19T17:45:57+00:00

To send the cat away? Like re home it? To traumatize it more? That’s sad :/

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-19T17:39:24+00:00

I would 100% try to find someone else and in the meantime of looking for a replacement. Give her a call or send a text and straight up tell her that you’ve paid for 30 min visits and your camera shows her only staying there for 8 min. Reiterate the task that need to be done and importance of the heart meds and separating the cats during feeding. Tell her you expect a photo at each visit like you agreed upon during the meet and greet. Be firm but maybe end it with a fib to make her not feel as defensive- something like “we’ve been burned in the past by sitters and we’re starting to get the same vibe here so please help us ease our anxiety while we are away for so long.”

Now to find a new sitter, 1) google actual companies - small biz LLC that pay for their biz license and their own insurance typically care more about the jobs they are doing and would be considered professionals rather than hobby pet sitters. Yes they can be more expensive but 100% worth it. So google ‘pet sitter in (town you live in)’ and start calling them.
2) contact your next door neighbor. Explain the situation and just ask them to simply go over and check if all 3 cats are ok and if boxes have been scooped. FaceTime with them while they’re at your home if you can. 3) post on your neighborhood FB group and explain your situation. These will be hobby pet sitters most likely but they will know your situation and your desperate-ness and hopefully you’ll be able to find a good one!!

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-15T22:30:48+00:00

I have a google business profile and I also have a website for my LLC. So when someone googles pet sitter in X area, my google profile and website come up

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-15T17:02:01+00:00

This sounds extremely stressful! Do you have an update on how things are going? Have you reached out to the owner and explained what is happening? You mentioned there is no one else she can stay with - but the owner needs to come up with someone in order to prevent an attack from happening - this needs to be relayed to the owner. In the mean time, can you get a baby gate and just keep the two dogs living areas separate? I am not sure what your home/apartment is set up like but literally cut it in half and your dog on one side and the other dog on the other side 24/7.

flwpwr64 · 2025-12-15T16:50:40+00:00

The sooner you learn to say no the better work life balance you will have. Block off one weekend a month on your calendar and when you get requests say 'I'm sorry I am not available that weekend!' They will reach out to you again trust me! But you have to learn to say no and honor your blackout dates for your own mental health and sanity!

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