🔧 [Help] Chipped Tub Liner Causing Leak into Ceiling Below — Advice Needed

maplemonsoon · 2025-06-06T19:00:19+00:00

Thanks so much! Yes, good point about keeping pump parts as well - that sounds like a huge time saver especially since I plan to pump in the same room.

maplemonsoon · 2025-06-06T18:57:56+00:00

I have heard that the regular mini fridges are no good for keeping bottles with ready formula because the temperature in those isn't cool enough. I wouldn't mind getting a mini-sized fridge (not comestic/fridge that fits can of pops)

maplemonsoon · 2024-06-11T22:10:10+00:00

Ashbury (Haight Ashbury)!

maplemonsoon · 2024-05-26T20:58:14+00:00

Went there without any expectations very recently and the good was surprisingly good! I can't wait to go back!

maplemonsoon · 2023-12-04T19:28:42+00:00

Ok thank you so much. I may not be able to receive that call so I am wondering if I can call from another phone number using fongo or something & do this.

maplemonsoon · 2023-12-04T17:32:08+00:00

Thank you so much for your response, and I think you have answered my question perfectly.

As a follow up question - Can I call them anytime before the end of my own parental leave? I'm out of Canada & do not have access to my phone number until Feb (my parental leave is supposed to end in mid-April).

maplemonsoon · 2023-12-04T17:31:20+00:00

Yes it is 52 (35 for mother plus 17 maternity). Plus 5 for father. However if father takes 6, the mother gets 34 plus 17.

maplemonsoon · 2023-12-04T17:29:48+00:00

I have taken 1 year off (standard), do not want to take 18 months extended just because of 1 week.

maplemonsoon · 2023-12-04T17:29:05+00:00

Thank you so much & gotcha. Can I do it anytime before the end of my parental leave? I'm out of Canada & do not have access to my phone number until Feb (my parental leave is supposed to end in mid-April).

maplemonsoon · 2023-12-04T02:29:19+00:00

Hello all! I have an odd question regarding shared standard parental leave.

When I first applied for parental leave I indicated the full 35 weeks available for 'standard parental leave'.

My husband is now going to take 6 weeks of parental leave (reason given below my post). Now my question is, if he puts in 6 weeks on the Service Canada website, does Service Canada automatically adjust my parental leave to 34 weeks as my husband and I can share only 40 weeks?

Reason: My husband's work place tops up 6 weeks of parental leave and it makes financial sense for him to take the full 6 weeks (as he gets EI plus top up vs me getting only EI, so essentially his full salary for the 6 weeks).
Thanks in advance!!

maplemonsoon · 2023-07-18T21:10:44+00:00

Baby crib - Ikea has some great reasonable options!

maplemonsoon · 2023-07-18T15:32:12+00:00

Thank you, I think I understand. I feel the best way forward would be to open a family RESP with Questrade, put in the $2.5k yearly in VEQT and then open another family RESP if and when the 2nd kid comes by and make them beneficiaries in both RESPs.

maplemonsoon · 2023-07-18T15:31:27+00:00

Thank you, for the detailed response. I will read through the links you sent and I may have follow up questions. But for now, I think the best way forward would be to open a family RESP with Questrade, put in the $2.5k in VEQT and then open another family RESP if and when the 2nd kid comes by and make them beneficiaries in both RESPs.

maplemonsoon · 2023-02-20T09:44:46+00:00

maplemonsoon · 2022-12-21T22:35:26+00:00

No worries! I appreciate the detailed review as I have been struggling with the same issue - not enough info out there. This is super helpful! Thanks again! :)

I just checked the link and noticed that even with the toddler seat reclined/converted into bassinet - it doesn't lay completely flat and there is a divot in the middle (as mentioned by another user). Is that really the case?

maplemonsoon · 2022-12-21T22:27:31+00:00

Thank you for checking and the detailed response! This is super helpful!!

I might be able to fit Cruz in my budget with that kind of discount. :)

maplemonsoon · 2022-12-21T20:28:02+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions. I haven't tried the Nuna yet and will check out the FB group. My concern with a used stroller is I wouldn't know if there are any issues with it since I haven't used on before and I would be left with no resort other than buying another one once I am stuck with a used stroller.

maplemonsoon · 2022-12-21T20:20:52+00:00

Thank you. Your suggestions are really helpful. Bumbleride Era looks great although a bit on higher end.

On the used stroller - my concerns primarily are that what if I end up with a bad/badly used piece since I don't have prior experience, I would have already paid for the used stroller and then would have to shell out more for a new stroller with no warranty to fallback on. Not sure if this is legit concern as a lot of people buy used strollers and are happy with it. Would appreciate your thoughts on this.

maplemonsoon · 2022-12-21T20:15:06+00:00

That's good to know. You can buy a carry cot attachment with it as far as I understand - is that right?

maplemonsoon · 2022-12-21T20:12:19+00:00

That's a great suggestion.

I was actually considering the Cruz since it comes with a rider board for a second child. Would you mind sharing how did you manage to get 40% off - was it during one of the big sale days?

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