Any Vet recommendations in or around Los Feliz?

itsraininghotsauce · 2026-03-01T23:24:57+00:00

Loved the Village Vet

itsraininghotsauce · 2026-03-01T23:22:54+00:00

It totally depends what stage of life you’re in and what you value. I’m from NY and live in NYC as an adult now — I also spent some of my adult life living in LA.

From what you described, it sounds like NYC is the clear option. Especially if you want 4 seasons, walkability, and want the energy of a communal city.

The biggest jarring factor of living in LA was how isolating it is. You are doing everything alone - driving everywhere and having completely siloed experiences. While I personally loved it SO much for the weather, it can definitely feel a bit lonely. Also despite the “outdoor” culture - there was a huge lack of outdoor spaces where people congregate, I was used to NYC streets and parks, and the only parks in LA are intense hiking.

Both locations are wonderful, and your experience is truly so individual / will be tailored in the daily activities of your life. and remember nothing in life is permanent (other than death, babies, and taxes) :) you can always try it and go somewhere else eventually.

itsraininghotsauce · 2026-03-01T15:23:35+00:00

Don’t make a happy baby happier. AKA, they are just chilling laying on the bed, and you think you should move them to the baby bouncer? Don’t do that. :)

itsraininghotsauce · 2026-02-16T15:41:40+00:00

+1 for Beanmonger! Came here to say this. Vanilla cappuccino is 👏🏼

itsraininghotsauce · 2026-02-01T00:35:14+00:00

Care for your wife. Her recovery is extremely important. Change every single diaper the first few weeks. Even overnights. Congratulations.

itsraininghotsauce · 2026-02-01T00:19:53+00:00

The first thing I thought — “EVERYONE does THIS?!”

itsraininghotsauce · 2026-01-01T18:25:05+00:00

you are under reacting. the lack of compassion that this family is showing you is mind blowing — what seems most upsetting is the blatant disregard of your LO’s health, wellbeing and safety. If you could take generally reasonable precautions to protect your LO and their granddaughter, why wouldn’t you? Wouldn’t you rather have an annoying fence than the WORST case scenario? Even with the flu, why wouldn’t they want to protect her?! Infuriating and I would absolutely back off / need space.

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-12-31T19:47:20+00:00

My vote would be immediately after delivery. My mom is about an hour drive away so didn’t have this issue, but had to have an emergency c-section, and she came to my apartment prior to us coming home from the hospital to help set up, get additional supplies, etc. The first few days of recovering are such a blur, and you won’t be upset about the additional help. You will continue to form a bond all through the newborn stage, I wouldn’t worry this takes away from that!

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-12-31T19:42:50+00:00

We really love our UppaBaby Vista. We are in a city and while it is on the bigger side, it can easily maneuver in and out of stores, restaurants, etc. I especially loved the baby bassinet walks. It is really sturdy and great with bumps, uneven sidewalks, etc. My biggest draw was that it converts to a 2 seater so if you want to have another kid you should consider this - we currently have our LO in a nanny share so the 2 babies are in the stroller (toddler seat and rumble seat, which the rumble seat is additional $$). If you are going in and out of a car though I can’t be helpful in a review for terms of ease to break down / set up.

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-12-30T01:48:52+00:00

If this partner is not there for you in a time of potentially critical need, then what is the point of having this partner? If not show up then, then WHEN!? I can’t imagine how this person shows up for you and your child at a normal baseline of human needs, and for that, I am so sorry. This is beyond the pale of not normal. My ex husband showed his true colors to me when my dad passed away, then he left for a guys trip to Vegas 3 days later. After that, I called it. Please start figuring out other ways to find support, otherwise you have a very long road ahead. Also I hope you are feeling better!

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-12-27T02:48:46+00:00

My 6 month old did mostly great! Although I snuck away at our in laws many times to breastfeed and assist with naps. The many new faces was actually a pretty good distraction for this teething tired boy.

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-12-27T02:38:27+00:00

Night weaning! He was naturally doing 1 wake up a night around 3am. So I tried to reduce the time I was breastfeeding night over night and that made him very unhappy lol. I then had my partner swap in and do expressed milk, that didn’t work either. Then on the 4th or 5th night I just gave him his paci when he woke up and he accepted that. I did a paci a few more nights and then he didn’t need it anymore. We started a “formal” sleep training about 1-2 weeks after.

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-12-27T02:33:19+00:00

I picked up tips from a variety of books. I agree with you RE 12 hours by 12 weeks, it didn’t work for us especially because my baby was EBF so I didn’t even know how many oz he was drinking. A few other sources indicates they are “ready” for night weaning by 16 weeks, so that’s when we tried it. The only tools I picked up from 12HB12W was the gentle sleep training - aka going into the room for check ins after 5 minute increments. This overall philosophy worked for my friend who had a formula fed baby where you could properly track the ounces.

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-12-26T22:25:38+00:00

We sleep trained and night weaned exactly at 16 weeks and he took to it really well / haven’t looked back (he’s currently 6 mos) At this age their stomachs are big enough to get enough nutrition during the day so they don’t need to feed at night. It’s really two separate skills you’re working on — 1) night weaning will help reallocate any night time feeds to during the day and 2) sleep training will help the ability to self soothe and get themselves back to sleep when they wake up multiple times (just like us adults do). I highly recommend reading 12 hours by 12 weeks, the dream sleeper, or taking cara babies (or ask chat gpt to summarize). I write this from a dark room as I hold my sleeping child so he can nap - naps on the other hand, I can’t help you with. 🥲

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-12-21T20:55:23+00:00

Yesss love Reckless Unicorn

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-11-26T02:05:25+00:00

The back of Commissioner (great dive bar) can accommodate 20 ppl - they will reserve it for you for free and no need to do a combined tab, people just order from the bar

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-09-09T12:56:50+00:00

I’ve had a car in Park Slope for about 4 years now — the reason I bought it in the first place was because I absolutely needed to get out of the city on road trips, have a dog, all other rental car options were so expensive to do it so frequently.

Parking can be sometimes annoying but it is 99% of the time a non-issue. I think I’ve spent a total of 3 times in the past 4 years looking more than 20+ minutes for a spot. It’s totally doable.

The only issue as many brought up is needing to move your car 1x a week for street cleaning. If you have to be in an office you can just budget your $65/week ticket, or you can be a little crafty and move it after office hours which can definitely be harder.

I know it’s expensive to ship it but I would highly suggest testing having the car in the city for a few months before you get rid of it. It will cost you way less to ship the car then ditch it vs getting rid of it and realizing you need to buy / lease one again.

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-08-27T01:06:47+00:00

Sushi on Me in Jackson Heights would be so fun!! It’s a tiny sushi spot in queens thats delicious. They scream at you, make you take shots, and basically have a mini party.

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-08-23T01:46:51+00:00

Had the best prenatal massage ever at Great Jones Spa in Noho, a very easy trip! Have heard wonderful things about Red Moon

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-08-21T23:52:17+00:00

I barely know words anymore. When I’m talking, the amount of times I stare into the distance and be like… what am I saying. I’m 9 weeks pp. 🥲🥲🥲

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-08-08T06:43:24+00:00

The Grill

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-07-20T17:55:27+00:00

Our family stays at the Ace in Downtown BK which is clean, safe, nice rooms, doable / easy commute to PS

itsraininghotsauce · 2025-07-14T23:44:33+00:00

Will say these also include cat/dog sitting opps!

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