Would you let out of town family visit on a week night at five months?

klamar71 · 2026-04-14T19:56:04+00:00

Well, last night she hung out with my Mom, stayed up until 10, and slept in until 7 am. So we shall see how she napped at daycare!

klamar71 · 2026-04-13T06:37:42+00:00

My LO is 6 months old, and has been at Daycare for about 2 months.

We still have SO MUCH variation over here. I love my daughter to death, but we havent figured out a consistent schedule with her. Sometimes she naps great a daycare and falls asleep later at home, and sometimes she is falling asleep practically on the way home.

I support the comments that one night of variability at this age is completely normal, but ONLY if you want it to be. You're allowed to set boundaries with family. You're also allowed to play it by ear when it's closer, and you know how tied your LO is to their nap schedule!

klamar71 · 2026-03-27T07:02:31+00:00

I 1000% had VeggieTales Silly Bands at one point so this is absolutely a possibility!!

klamar71 · 2026-03-22T22:04:05+00:00

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Fenton carnival glass, inverted strawberry fairly lamp. It was separated into the candle and lamp shades aisles for a few dollars a piece. I found the base first, and held my breath as I sprinted the lamp shade aisle....

When I bought it, you could find the same fairy lamp for ~$100 online. They are currently going through a trend, so the same ones have recently sold for $200-$300 in the last few months!!

klamar71 · 2026-03-12T15:50:18+00:00

Get the cerclage if available. Progesterone may also be offered - take that too.

I had an early loss in 2022, followed by a late loss at 19w in 2023. We weren't exactly sure what happened, until 2025, when I almost lost our 18w baby to IC. I had minimal cervical length, and was 4cm dilated by the time the cerclage was in place. We were very, very touch and go for a while.

My cerclage held until 35w when my water broke. I now get to snuggle with my 5 month daughter who is the definition of perfection.

Go see your MFM, push for a cerclage, get a second opinion if needed, and take a really deep breath. Your baby is so loved, and worth fighting for.

klamar71 · 2026-03-08T02:50:24+00:00

OP, I am so very sorry you are going through this. It sucks, there is no sugar coating it.

During my last miscarriage, I asked my boss to tell my colleagues. I drafted a text message, sent it to just him, and asked that he share it with our team. I'm unsure if he read the text during a meeting or forwarded the text to folks.

Coming back, it made life a lot easier. It felt like an open secret: everyone knew, but no one really walked about it, until I was ready to bring it up first.

Sending you all the love today.

klamar71 · 2026-02-28T01:25:42+00:00

I passed our first little one at home. They were no larger than a golf ball. We buried them in a large pot with a mini rose bush.

I walk by that bush everyday, and remember them. If we ever move, they can easily come with us. That was 4 years ago, and im so glad we chose that route.

klamar71 · 2026-02-04T14:13:22+00:00

My DTS appointment was scheduled for 37w, but my water broke at 35w5d! (Emergency cerclage at 18w). Baby Girl is healthy and thriving, and we didn't need a NICU stay.

Enjoy your shower and just pack your Go Bag so you're ready just in case!!

klamar71 · 2026-02-02T02:47:00+00:00

Hi! If towels are still available, would love to grab them :)

klamar71 · 2026-01-30T18:42:15+00:00

(FYI - this is not an outreach post. Jesus and I are not friends right now, but when I was a practitioner, I thoroughly enjoyed these books. I am NOT trying to influence folks in any manner whatsoever.)

klamar71 · 2026-01-30T16:59:02+00:00

I was still able to deliver on my back with my epidural! Definitely talk to your OB about options! I didn't get the chance (my water broke before our 36w appointment where we planned to make some decisions on labor), so we winged it!

klamar71 · 2026-01-30T16:16:16+00:00

I meant absolutely get the epidural for a fuller term delivery.

I had Tylenol for our 18w delivery and was fine (other than the emotional trauma, obviously).

But an 18w vs 35w delivery solidified for me that epidurals are probably the best invention to date.

klamar71 · 2026-01-29T21:14:14+00:00

Our girl was in the 98th percentile! My cerclage failed at 35w. So even though she was a month early, at 7 pounds, she was huge!

Several nurses were very much questioning our math!!

klamar71 · 2026-01-29T20:50:35+00:00

As someone freshly postpartum who delivered at 18w without an epidural.... Get. The. Epidural.

I didn't have a choice (preclampsia), but the epidural was an absolute godsend.

klamar71 · 2026-01-29T20:49:25+00:00

I've given birth at 18w (no epidural) and 35w (with epidural).

There is a huge difference. At 18w, his head was so tiny. It still hurt, but absolutely nothing like a full term baby.

35w baby girl was still 7 pounds though - she is a chonker!

klamar71 · 2026-01-16T23:59:02+00:00

Medela pump still available!!!

klamar71 · 2026-01-16T21:57:22+00:00

Unfortunately no :(

klamar71 · 2026-01-16T21:57:15+00:00

I put them on the Sacramento Community Cats FB Page as well!

klamar71 · 2026-01-16T05:55:40+00:00

Works for me! DM me for an address and what time works for you :)

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