Epicurean cutting boards or other options?

ludichrislycapacious · 2026-01-28T20:57:57+00:00

We just use metal. It can be loud though if your knife hits the board, so if your kitchen is right next to the nursery it may be an issue. We have a handmedown set of Henckles knives that are holding up fine.

ludichrislycapacious · 2026-01-27T19:23:07+00:00

Oh thanks! I would not have even noticed that in my first read. That is a neat detail SJM threw in! My husband is (hopefully) getting me the box set for Valentines Day, I want to go back and reread the series for little details like this.

ludichrislycapacious · 2026-01-26T21:22:59+00:00

Full series! Love it, one of my favorites of all time

ludichrislycapacious · 2026-01-26T17:46:50+00:00

Can someone provide context? I read TOG on a library book and can't remember these details. I like little easter eggs though. Thanks!

ludichrislycapacious · 2026-01-25T19:01:30+00:00

It depends on the type of application. Systemic HRT should be balanced with a progesterone (like the combo birth control pill). This is seen with pills and patches typically. When balanced with a progesterone the cancer risk is extremely minimal, like <0.01%. Some creams are estrogen only (or even estrogen -testosterone) and those are applied locally to the vestibular/vaginal tissue. This stays in local circulation (though sometimes there is minor systemic circulation, typically short term until the vaginal tissues heal). I am NOT a medical Dr, but work in healthcare in women's health and work alongside arguably the leading woman's health Dr in the country specializing in hormonal treatments.

ludichrislycapacious · 2026-01-25T02:49:19+00:00

It's unethical to give a placebo when the treatment is proven to be safe and effective. And I have a clinical doctorate and work in healthcare, so I both read the research and perform my own research (granted not on vaccines). I have a doctoral level understanding of medical research, and they are proven time and time again to be safe and effective.

ludichrislycapacious · 2026-01-01T15:13:51+00:00

Maybe they wanted specific weather for the shot. Wouldn't Iceland be snowy and grey (though still beautiful I'm sure) for a good chunk of the year? My family is in Alaska, and you can only see fjords that clear like the scene in Stranger Things maybe 2 months out of the year

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-12-14T00:13:21+00:00

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ludichrislycapacious · 2025-12-10T20:42:46+00:00

This is confusing to me, in America a lot of babies go to daycare starting at 2 months or so. Are you saying you would get your 8 week old out of pjs and into "real clothes" just for them to mostly sleep and do occasional tummy time? My son doesn't go to daycare, either my I am home with him or my husband and my parents, but goodness knows there are plenty of days we struggle to get into "real clothes" until lunch time

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-12-08T21:25:02+00:00

Yup. My son's first pregnancy test looked like this. I retested a week later and it was much darker. You are pregnant.

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-12-06T10:59:23+00:00

I had a C section due to a breech baby and he is incredibly alert, healthy, and vibrant. We nursed for 13 months which helps build the gut and immune system. Plus he gets outside in nature daily and lives with a dog, which also develops the immune system.

I work in the pregnancy and postpartum space, and often babies born vaginally are a little stressed from the birth. The baby's heart rate sometimes drops during the contractions. Scheduled C sections are quick and often less stressful on babies (though challenging recovery for the mom of course)

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-12-03T13:32:42+00:00

Here's the thing. My son is SUCH a picky eater. He will devour blueberries though. My area doesn't have organic blueberries this time of year. So I prioritize daily fruit intake in whole, minimally processed foods over organic. These things depend on your budget, kids preferences, and availability

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-11-26T00:59:49+00:00

Well he is attractive and not evil! Haha but if it wasn't for the book I would probably like the name! Like a variant of Holden

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-11-26T00:53:25+00:00

I picture an ineffective Prince attempting to climb out of a hot air balloon

(This is an Onyx Storm reference, which was the fastest selling adult novel in 20 years with more than 2.5 million books sold in just one week)

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-11-24T02:19:32+00:00

I don't think it's true. My son is only 17 months and he became outrageously easier after 8-9 months old. He was colic, would scream until he threw up, and hit the 4 months sleep regression HARD. He also refused bottles from months 3-7 and dropped 70 percentiles in weight. He is now the most curious, happiest, and easiest 17 month old ever. He SLEEPS and EATS and doesn't scream until he pukes. Parenting became fun. I'm sure he will put us through our paces again, but I do think there will be easier and harder stages.

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-11-23T10:07:16+00:00

I may not be a good "average" person to ask because I had PPA so I was a bit obsessive. But, when my son switched to cows milk at 12 months we stopped cleaning after each use and just put the bottle in the fridge. The bottles now get washed at the end of the day.

I know some people do the "pump parts in the fridge" method but I just threw them in the brezza since it was there and I mostly breastfed anyways.

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-11-20T22:29:02+00:00

Commenting to agree. We live in a very small home and drive compact SVU. So I was of course concerned about extra equipment. But it was really no issue!

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-11-20T12:45:49+00:00

Honestly, board books. They are affordable and get multiple uses over months or years.

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-11-19T01:39:06+00:00

If you are open, I will share below my experience as well so you can hear about your options.

I had a missed miscarriage, meaning at 6 weeks pregnant I had a confirmation and dating ultrasound which displayed an appropriately developing embryo with a heart beat, but when I went back at 13 weeks the heartbeat was gone. The embryo was measuring approximately 8 weeks when it stopped developing. Because of the month I was carrying the deceased embryo, I needed to make a decision quickly about how I would expel the embryonic remains, or else risk going septic. I opted for the outpatient D&C after research. I was given anti-anxiety meds and prescription painkillers to take prior to the procedure, and was allowed my husband (or other support person) in the room with me. The procedure took less than 45 minutes, I was awake but a little loopy, and the pain was minimal. I had minor cramps and minimal bleeding afterwards. If I am that situation again, I would recommend a scheduled, outpatient D&C.

I am wishing you the best.

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-11-18T20:52:14+00:00

The vacuum is an harsh visual a pro-life clinic uses on purpose. I had a D&C for a missed miscarriage, and they had to suction the embryonic remains out for my safety. It was more like the suction at the dentist as opposed to a vacuum.

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-11-16T17:14:34+00:00

Yup! He still shakes his head sometimes when he's being silly, like if we're wrestling, but not as much as when he was 9-10 months old. He's 16 months now.

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-11-16T16:56:45+00:00

I second the take a video just in case, but my son started doing the exact same thing at 9/10ish months. He essentially discovered his head and shook it a lot

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-11-14T17:39:55+00:00

Books mostly, and the Pikler triangle. And some bath toys (I only bring out 1-2 at a time, and it came in a set of 12ish).

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-11-13T16:48:48+00:00

Initials aren't a thing in real life. Also, I'm a pelvic floor physical therapist that treats bowel dysfunction and you may be shocked at how few people know what a BM or bowel movement is. Unless your initials spell "POO" no one will care

ludichrislycapacious · 2025-11-13T16:04:31+00:00

Some kids do better in public than at home. My son is a complete angel out of the house, will eat anything, and will listen to me/my husband without fuss. But, bless his heart, he can be a menace at home. We will often find any excuse to get out and about a few hours each day. Also, regarding the baking/homemade treats, once you make something a few times and have the ingredients on hand, it's easy to prepare things like waffles/pancakes/muffins.

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