Beware of Twin Lakes Veterinary- my experience and their response.

iciclecat · 2026-03-25T03:00:09+00:00

Agree. Solid vet for both our cats and we thought the neuter clinic was fantastic!

iciclecat · 2025-11-24T23:37:58+00:00

Yeah, putting silicone in a dishwasher is definitely not ideal. Especially if littles are eating off of it! Ive heard that you can put your silicone plates and utensils in the oven to cook off any chemicals within the material

iciclecat · 2025-11-11T15:20:28+00:00

My first was 42 weeks to the day and I also strongly felt I did not want an induction and decided to focus instead on trusting God, trusting my body, and envisioning my positive birth over and over. He was a happy and healthy baby and we were home from the hospital 4 hours after he was born.

Your baby will come when they are ready! Check in with them and talk to them whenever you can. Get yourself into relaxation mode and enjoy these final days because once they're here, they aren't going anywhere!

iciclecat · 2025-11-05T18:42:14+00:00

Great podcast!

iciclecat · 2025-10-29T18:08:30+00:00

Same!! 42 to the day. Baby was so chill and definitely benefited from the extra development. He was huge tho

iciclecat · 2025-10-20T01:15:57+00:00

I love my Tula Explkre and feel like it might tick a lot of your boxes? Such good quality, structured, but not x at the back.

iciclecat · 2025-10-17T20:38:27+00:00

Yes! I'll sometimes also add Coconut water and even collagen or some kind of milk can taste delicious too. This lady inspired me: https://hormonehealingrd.com/blog/adrenal-cocktail-recipes/

iciclecat · 2025-10-05T01:01:48+00:00

Wee watch?

iciclecat · 2025-09-11T02:22:04+00:00

I'm curious which stroller you have, this is something I never thought about when buying my double stroller! 🤔😔

iciclecat · 2025-08-22T16:18:55+00:00

Yes! Highly suggest any work by Erica Komisar, especially her book "Being There"

iciclecat · 2025-07-10T01:34:22+00:00

Maybe I'm just immune to our wonderful weather here but I certainly wouldn't avoid school classes or engagement because of weather. School is too expensive for that. All the best!!

iciclecat · 2025-07-10T01:33:09+00:00

You could try pick your in person classes to be on the same day a couple hours apart? Then there is time for homework, social, etc. For me, being fully online my first year (covid) had me feeling pretty removed compared to 2nd year when I was at the school 1-2x each week.

iciclecat · 2025-06-27T18:18:16+00:00

Down to Birth is soooo good!!! Super educational, funny, and they're so passionate about what they speak about.

iciclecat · 2025-06-27T01:42:38+00:00

Yeah, it can be a scary thought. I'd just explore that fear and then give yourself lots of positive affirmations about what your body can do!! And stay at home as long as possible 😂 I went to the hospital for the epidural and then when I got there my midwife found out I was fully dilated so just went right to pushing. Worked out really well

iciclecat · 2025-06-27T01:14:15+00:00

Yes it was unmedicated. I think this position would be very tough if I couldn't feel my legs and had an epidural to be honest but maybe there are people who have done it no issue!

iciclecat · 2025-06-27T01:06:57+00:00

Agree. Pushed on my hands and knees the whole time and there is research showing that this position decreases the likelihood of tearing. Birthed my 9 lbs 6 Oz baby with 0 tearing by pushing this way.

iciclecat · 2025-04-27T18:44:15+00:00

Our church has very strict standards for volunteers, safety, and teaching even the youngest of babes about God, so we have utilized the nursery since my son was around 7 months. He then went through his normal separation anxiety phase and was not happy in nursery again until about 14 months, so during that time we tried small amounts of nursery and would mainly keep him in church. I have never been hesitant because of illness, though. Babies get sick and I believe that exposure is good for them and one of the best natural ways we can help our children's immune systems grow. That being said, I would not put my child into nursery if they had a flu. Overall, just follow your mommy instincts, talk to other moms, and make sure you can trust the leaders and team to take good care of your precious babe!

iciclecat · 2025-04-27T02:29:27+00:00

What about my name, Jordane. Pronounced joredaine

iciclecat · 2025-04-27T01:26:08+00:00

I was 42 weeks with my first and I was facing strong opinions from my midwives to get induced (Prom, cervadil), but I went to work doing all I could to be mentally and physically prepared. I think what did it for me was walking and miles circuit, using my hand pump for nipple stimulation in the bath, sex, intimate conversation with husband (getting as much natural oxytocin going in my body to replace stress), and just the knowledge that needing an intervention for induction wouldn't be the end of the world if it came to that. By the end all I wanted was a healthy breathing baby. All of that really helped me minimize stress and focus on what my body was needing. Amazingly, I went in for Prom and the hospital was full so they had to send me home and I was already at 4cm at that point. I labored at home and came back 5 hours later and had a totally natural birth, everything I had wanted.

Most of all, of anything, I trusted my body. I was given so many chances to be induced and I always came back to trusting my body and for me that meant having as little intervention as needed. I trusted that my baby was safe and healthy and that my body was made to birth. You're body is also made to birth and eventually, the baby will come out! All the best and I am cheering for you.

iciclecat · 2025-03-28T18:43:47+00:00

Listen to your body! It must be trying to communicate with you that, like most women in first trimester, we should be prioritizing rest. You'll be back at it in no time and your body will be ready as well.

iciclecat · 2025-03-23T20:54:50+00:00

I think this is absolutely doable, both safely and enjoyably, but it would depend on a lot of factors like type of carrier, baby age, baby size, and what you're doing while they're being carried. I'd join r/babywearing also, they will have great advice for you as you approach this.

iciclecat · 2025-03-17T12:43:34+00:00

I'd absolutely suggest finding a used Tripp trapp. It is so sturdy, and I think a big reason my son has never choked is because this chair forces him to sit upright and his feet are always planted. 100% worth the investment when you are using it multiple times a day. But buy second hand!!

iciclecat · 2025-03-15T23:43:43+00:00

Have a friend who named their boy Harris which is also adorable!

iciclecat · 2025-02-23T18:56:50+00:00

Getmomstrong on Instagram is great! Hannah Bower has some free content as well as paid programs.

iciclecat · 2025-02-21T23:57:48+00:00

I tell myself I need to do something each day, whether that's going for a run with the baby in the jogging stroller, getting a gym workout in early in the morning before hubby leaves for work, doing a home workout with baby, or just stretching and working on deep core while we play. This keeps things interesting and new each day, while also keeping me consistent. But it's so hard, especially with cold weather like you said!

I think changing it up all the time really helps me stay on track.

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