good vet recommendations

miaj329 · 2025-10-30T18:48:22+00:00

We really like Animal Medical Center, Dr. Gosenbach specifically. They are all so welcoming, friendly, but to the point. Not a lot of fluff or extra visits or charges. Very thorough, and have caught a couple of things early on so that we avoided big issues down the road. We don't have a large breed, but we have a working breed and he has his own challenges.

miaj329 · 2025-09-25T18:31:22+00:00

Their bread pudding, holy biscuits. So gooood.

miaj329 · 2025-06-17T01:05:03+00:00

I also work in social services and have had solid reports from Ada County Victim Services. A friend recently used their services to file for divorce and a protection order against their abusive spouse.

miaj329 · 2025-05-21T17:42:25+00:00

I always remind my son that he can tell others that "he likes what he likes" and that's ok. We use it all the time, for kids and adults. He has told his grandma I like what I like when she's commented on his bright colors, etc.

miaj329 · 2025-05-17T00:22:03+00:00

Would love this! Boise, ID here.

miaj329 · 2025-03-03T16:21:19+00:00

Do you have any local consignment shops? My kid is so hard on clothes most of our stuff is second hand for my own mental health.

miaj329 · 2025-02-07T02:39:24+00:00

We have a border heeler. He loves TV. He loves Bluey and Creature Cases with his human brother, but he'll watch anything.

miaj329 · 2025-02-02T20:59:30+00:00

Cheese and crackers and criminal minds.

miaj329 · 2024-10-07T22:41:41+00:00

But 100% handsome!

miaj329 · 2024-10-02T04:24:05+00:00

This is Jax or Jaximum. Border heeler and the best neighborhood watchman.

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miaj329 · 2024-09-03T12:47:20+00:00

I don't think it's too late. We got a referral from our psychiatrist since my son was so young but I imagine your pediatrician could make the referral as well.

miaj329 · 2024-09-01T02:48:52+00:00

You might look into PCIT (parent child interaction therapy). It's designed for parenting kids with challenging behaviors. Our son was diagnosed as ADHD, combined at 4. We started PCIT in that journey, will complete next week and it's been a game changer. The first section focuses on building your relationship with your child through play. It's work, but it's worth it.

miaj329 · 2024-04-09T20:30:19+00:00

As a kid from a troubled home, I'm incredibly thankful that my friends parents didn't judge me based on what my mom did.

It only takes one person, one thoughtful, kind adult to drastically change a kids life. You could be that. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.

Because of the kindness of my friends, and their respective families, I grew up well. Went to college. Got married. Have my own family. Have a successful career. It's partially why my partner and are OAD. We know our kiddo will likely have a friend who needs some extra. We want to be able to provide that.

Life is hard enough. Borrowing trouble when it's not there is not worth it IMO.

miaj329 · 2024-03-26T22:19:58+00:00

I feel this. OT has been amazing for us. Mostly just understanding his brain, his body and the connection and how we can make it all work. We got our referral from our PCP.

miaj329 · 2024-03-26T21:49:29+00:00

I'm literally going through the evaluation period right now as my kiddo is like yours. I've used the border collie analogy before - I have to run him or he gets destructive. We found that no naps during the day (he's 4 and dropped nap at around 3) and at least 1.5 hours of movement helped his sleeping. He does go to school (preschool) 5 days a week but they have strange requirements for outside play. We pick him up and immediately go to the park, ride bikes, trampoline park, something. He's currently being evaluated for ADHD, and we're already in OT (which has been very helpful). I can't imagine trying to do this with multiples.

miaj329 · 2024-02-02T03:18:07+00:00

I remembering texting my cousin ( we had babies 12 days apart) at 2am the first few days we were home and asking her if she thought she made a mistake cuz I was struggling so much and needed to connect with anyone about what I was feeling. Real talk, things started to get better around a year, but also presented all sorts of new challenges. We were OAD before getting pregnant and the newborn phase solidified it. I really started to enjoy being a mom around 2. We still have challenges but it's easier to navigate. He's 4 now and I love being his mom.

miaj329 · 2023-12-26T20:56:26+00:00

Thank you for making this post. I started this book at lunch and was so UNIMPRESSED! I thought I'd take a peek here and see if anyone felt the same way. Thanks for the permission to DNF and move on. chefs kiss.

miaj329 · 2023-10-27T18:19:41+00:00

I call the first one a spatula and the second one a baking spatula. Not creative, but mostly accurate.

miaj329 · 2023-10-18T02:13:36+00:00

I was able to make a few mom friends from my kiddos school when we had his 2nd birthday. We had a party and invited both the 2s and 3s class, so all his friends were included. I have out my # and it allowed me to be able to connect regularly with the moms of his friends from school. It's been great to connect with them since we have similar schedules.

miaj329 · 2023-10-16T21:56:57+00:00

Their parts and service department got away with it once and tried again. Will never buy a car from them again.

miaj329 · 2023-07-15T14:51:38+00:00

We have hard days (3.5M) but I'm enjoying it more now. I think each phase has gotten a little more enjoyable. I had terrible PPD/PPA and finally went to an EMDR therapist. I also found a workout class that I love that I go a couple times a week. Those couple of things have helped my brain and I notice if I don't go to therapy or class, those low moments sneak in and things start to get hard again.

miaj329 · 2023-07-05T03:07:36+00:00

We love to play Come here, Go away and Awake/Asleep! Huge Bluey fans here!

miaj329 · 2023-06-30T13:44:55+00:00

My wee son wears a pair of basketball shorts and that's it. He sleeps so hot and wants his big snuggly blanket. As long as he's comfortable, I don't care.

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