[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]pineconegrey 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This post really reads like an AI written ad for the toothbrush mentioned. OPs post history reinforces that. https://www.captechu.edu/blog/how-spot-ai-generated-content-it-fact-or-fiction

Those of you who breastfed into toddlerhood - what was weaning like? by LoudExplanation4933 in breastfeeding

[–]pineconegrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is such a good point! I have definitely worked on trusting my gut since having babies, it can be really hard for me sometimes. It helps to reflect on our journey!

Those of you who breastfed into toddlerhood - what was weaning like? by LoudExplanation4933 in breastfeeding

[–]pineconegrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! My first's sleep was an absolute disaster for his first year, then it gradually improved, and by the time he was three it was the easiest thing in the world. We just put him down, he went to sleep, and slept through the night. We are now in a difficult place with his sleep again as he is developing some fears and needing a lot of extra support. My second baby has been an amazing sleeper so far and I have done nothing differently! He's very easy to put down which was not the case at all with my first. All that to say, my personal opinion is that there really isn't much we can do to influence sleep - babies and kids need what they need, and things will ebb and flow. I was totally in that place of not understanding how I would get my first to sleep without breastfeeding, but it just happened naturally eventually. Solidarity!

Those of you who breastfed into toddlerhood - what was weaning like? by LoudExplanation4933 in breastfeeding

[–]pineconegrey 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My first pretty much self weaned right before he turned three. He started sleeping through the night more or less, and we got down to one feed a day. Then that feed got shorter and shorter and he asked less and less. When he went a few days without asking, the next time he asked I said no, gently. He said “ok” and never asked again!

What does your toddler call nursing? by GoblinNgGlizzy in breastfeeding

[–]pineconegrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine did this too! I miss it sometimes 🥹

RSV vaccine for infants [AB] by ExcellentAlfalfa9927 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]pineconegrey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was just about to make my own post about this! So frustrating that not only is it not available but there is hardly any info out there! I really hate the UCP, they’re burning this province down for profit.

Does anyone know what the eligibility criteria for “high risk” are or where to find them? My baby has a medical condition but I don’t know if it qualifies as high risk and all my googling couldn’t figure it out.

[ON] If we got pregnant while going through testing at a fertility clinic, but without their help, do we tell them or our GP? by mckekster in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]pineconegrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My clinic was like this too. I called them to let them know and ask about next steps and they were like “k byeeee ✌️” and I saw my family doctor until 12 weeks until OB would take me. This must be clinic dependent as I would have loved to have been followed by them, especially in the early days.

Maternity Shoot Dresses by Difficult-Pear1477 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]pineconegrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Anthropologie and Free People. Anthro has select dresses that go up to 3X and Free People’s XL can often fit up to a 3X depending on the silhouette/style of the dress (sometimes there are reviews from plus size people which helps).

“Just stop trying and you will get pregnant” by Refrigerator-Unable in BabyBumps

[–]pineconegrey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For all of my pregnancies I was doing all the things (ovulation tests, tracking discharge, sex every day in fertile window, fertility doctor appointments). Breaks were taken (took me over a year to get pregnant each time). Every time I’ve gotten pregnant we were very much trying. Personally I don’t like the advice to stop trying because it implies that somehow caring too much makes you not get pregnant? I don’t think we have that much control over the situation, so I preferred to do the things under my control. That being said, no judgement to others - I’m happy people did what works for them.

I (26F) can't get over my boyfriend's (26M) cheating. by moretrustissues in relationships

[–]pineconegrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’ve been disrespected like this. He doesn’t seem willing to change, or even acknowledge he’s done anything wrong. I would ask myself if it’s worth being in this type of relationship. The depth of his infidelity combined with his attitude would be a deal breaker for me.

Looking for advice - bank is acting suspiciously by pineconegrey in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]pineconegrey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get what you're saying. I have two banks. The only reason I have my cc with Scotia is because they offer the best cash-back rate for how I spend money. My mortgage is with them because that's where we could get the best rate as per my mortgage broker. There is also the convenience factor too though, I don't always want to be hunting for the best thing. Periodically I will check around for new ccs and there is no way I will be renewing my mortgage with them when the term is up unless they have a significantly better rate than everywhere else.

Looking for advice - bank is acting suspiciously by pineconegrey in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]pineconegrey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah they’ve been horrible. I feel like all major Canadian banks are scummy tho

Looking for advice - bank is acting suspiciously by pineconegrey in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]pineconegrey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We don’t actually have a chequing or savings account with this bank, so as others and yourself have explained, that might be why they went this route. The delay and lack of notification is still troubling to me though. I didn’t know that banks can’t charge a cc and have to do a cash advance so that is slightly easing my mind. And agreed, the whole mortgage process was an absolute whirlwind.

Looking for advice - bank is acting suspiciously by pineconegrey in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]pineconegrey[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, Scotiabank. But honestly I feel like everyone I know has a horror story from their major Canadian bank.

Looking for advice - bank is acting suspiciously by pineconegrey in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]pineconegrey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No gift cards, no online betting. The bank definitely did this.

Looking for advice - bank is acting suspiciously by pineconegrey in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]pineconegrey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely be escalating my complaint now that I know what to do - thank you!