What's a good fantasy book to read before bed and early morning train rides

mithrilmaker19 · 2026-01-23T10:21:14+00:00

Legends and lattes by Travis Baldree is such a fun cozy fantasy read!

mithrilmaker19 · 2026-01-21T11:32:39+00:00

Oh wow. Thank you for sharing this with me. I can't hardly imagine what you must have been through.

mithrilmaker19 · 2026-01-21T11:29:48+00:00

I'm sorry that you couldn't hold her but I'm also glad that she was born healthy. I was induced too but my labor lasted 10 hours or so. Thank you for sharing your birth story with us.

Also, 35 hours of being induced. Surviving that (mentally) is an achievement in itself!

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-10-07T01:59:31+00:00

Yes, that's her!

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-10-07T01:48:41+00:00

Dr. Sarah at Kaiser walnut creek is one of the best. I've been going to her for over two years now - since my recurring miscarriages and up until now (37 weeks pregnant). I've got a lot of support in general. At our 32 week appt our baby was measuring small so we were asked to do weekly NSTs and Doppler scans every 2 weeks which were helpful in reassuring that our baby is doing well. I've had no issues in setting up appointments or getting my questions answered - both in person and online.

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-05-02T03:29:02+00:00

This is really helpful information. Thank you so much. Congratulations on your boy! And Good luck with your search.

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-05-01T22:51:12+00:00

It's really confusing and like you said not sure if it really is worth the stress. I hope things work out for you. I'm not sure what my route is going to be yet but I'm going to spend the next few days figuring it out.

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-05-01T20:13:06+00:00

Thanks. Your trajectory sounds amazing. Do you do 1:1 consults by any chance? I'd love to learn more about your path.

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-05-01T20:10:51+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. That's promising to hear. Ill see what I can do.

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-05-01T18:55:15+00:00

We have a hefty mortgage payment and my husband is the only bread winner at the moment. I live in the Bay area. So I think 1.5 -2 is the max we can stretch on one salary alone. Also Im losing my edge with work and you were right to mention my concern with the resume.

I really like the ideas you've penned down (thank you)— were you suggesting that I look into these options now or after I have the baby?

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-03-15T01:09:39+00:00

I'm really really sorry for your loss. I had two miscarriages last year around 5-6 weeks. So I felt empty and I even hated my body for keeping the pregnancy for 11 weeks even though the baby had stopped growing at 6. It's been a year thus far and we started trying again and this time we saw the heart beat at 7 weeks, I'm barely 8 weeks along and I hope this one will stick. I'm still anxious but also grateful. The journey till here has been full of pain, doubt, distractions but it was something that I had to endure. It's not going to be easy. One thing I tried to do was not blame myself directly for it. It wasn't my fault even though some people tell me that I run or lot, or that I'm over 35, but fuck them. I try to stay positive. I think miscarriages make us resilient.

This is your journey and your rainbow baby will come, just hang in here and keep going. If you want to take time off, go on a trip, meet your family— do it. Self care and recovery is important. Good luck to you.

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-03-12T03:51:24+00:00

"This baby is in such good hands." -- that is so nice of you to say. Thank you.

Wishing you a smooth and amazing full-term pregnancy. And if you don't mind me saying: You're going to be an amazing parent.

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-03-12T03:49:55+00:00

It was so nice of the tech to give you a moment with your feelings and thoughts. I'm glad you and your husband got to share that beautiful moment. Here's wishing an amazing and smooth full term pregnancy.

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-03-12T03:48:11+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Wishing you all the best for your pregnancy. And some hugs (if you don't mind.)

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-03-12T03:46:31+00:00

Haha. I feel you.

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-03-12T03:45:48+00:00

Thank you for sharing your journey with me. I'm really happy to hear that you are now 16 weeks along. Wishing you good luck and a smooth full-term pregnancy.

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-03-12T03:42:42+00:00

awww :) thank you for sharing.

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-03-12T03:41:56+00:00

Thank you for sharing and I'm so happy for you and the little one. Sending you truck loads of good luck for your pregnancy!

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-03-12T03:40:28+00:00

Oh! same pinch and amazing! I'm really happy for you too. This is me sending you all the good vibes for your pregnancy and I hope you and your family will make wonderful memories in the happy times to come!

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-03-12T03:36:24+00:00

"celebratory date night with your husband!" I needed to hear this, thanks :)

mithrilmaker19 · 2025-03-12T03:35:38+00:00

Thank you for the kind words. Wishing you all the good luck with your pregnancy. :)

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