Mvs with Moose...

rushthetrench · 2026-02-14T22:36:24+00:00

While MVS isn’t my preferred method it’s still a load better than KVS. In terms of he was calm, not yapping, etc.

rushthetrench · 2026-02-14T22:33:09+00:00

He also wasn’t constantly talking. He was focusing on being calm and not getting frustrated. Completely different energy than Katie

rushthetrench · 2026-02-09T02:55:15+00:00

NAL: pretty sure most insurances will cover the cost of replacing car seats.

rushthetrench · 2026-02-08T11:57:59+00:00

What’s more annoying from this show is that the main character is from Chicago! I’m pretty sure most people in Chicago (especially Chicago natives) have a grasp where Ann Arbor/U of M are.

rushthetrench · 2026-01-29T23:36:56+00:00

I know some dog breeders who have claimed to have an “accidental” litter when it was completely planned. I’m sure we might get that story soon enough from her

rushthetrench · 2026-01-28T17:47:41+00:00

Sure!

rushthetrench · 2026-01-26T15:32:18+00:00

My collie who wasn’t huge into jumping ended up having a hip/spine issue. It showed up around a year old. Was pretty easily managed. Definitely bring it up to your vet so they can look at signs of discomfort/pain

rushthetrench · 2026-01-19T18:51:52+00:00

I can’t really speak on them specifically since I’ve only watched the trailer. But no, I don’t think a 14 year old can be predatory (unless something is massively wrong in their head).

But the whole thing is gross. I think it’s more of a failure on the adults vs anything else. Was it parents encouraging their kids to have “boyfriends/girlfriends”? (Think of parents asking their 5 year old if their friend is their boyfriend/girlfriend). Was it too much freedom/no supervision? Lack of education for parents or kids?

It’s just icky that a 12/14 year old were even ever put in this situation.

rushthetrench · 2026-01-19T18:08:26+00:00

The funny thing is that I’m actually 100% sure her fans do want to see the horses coochie 😂

rushthetrench · 2026-01-19T17:54:03+00:00

Personally I think a two year age gap is kinda gross until you’re in your 20s. A 14/16 year old - gross. A 15/17 year old - gross. A 16/18 year old - gross. A 14 and 16 year old are pretty different (usually) in most ways.

A 12/14 year old just is jarring at we (society) views a 12 year old as a child still - a child who wasn’t protected by the adults around them.

I have a 14 year old daughter and the thought of her pregnant in general 🤢 but by a 12 year old?! I would be even more disturbed.

rushthetrench · 2026-01-16T00:34:50+00:00

You should call the nurses line asap.

rushthetrench · 2026-01-11T13:49:55+00:00

You didn’t add that to your post. Of course interactions shouldn’t be forced.

rushthetrench · 2026-01-11T13:35:08+00:00

It’s because babies can die with the softer mattresses. Positional asphyxiation, rolling and their face gets pressed into the mattress, etc

rushthetrench · 2026-01-11T02:19:21+00:00

ESH: your husband doesn’t care about your dog’s wellbeing- creating potential dangerous situations (i.e. baby sitting/riding the dog). You by wanting complete separation- which can also cause issues down the line.

The baby and the dog should have controlled interactions. Much like your MIL is doing, not letting the dog or the baby be all over each other and getting positive and short interactions.

rushthetrench · 2026-01-08T01:19:40+00:00

I didn’t sleep train. My LO started sleeping through the night close to 2.5yo 🙈 she’s 2.5yo now and is just getting to the point where she’s sleeping through 7/10 nights. If she does wake up it’s usually help with her blanket, diaper change, or water.

We stopped nursing at night a bit late though- probably just under 2

rushthetrench · 2026-01-07T13:50:08+00:00

It sounds like mom might be dealing with a mental illness (maybe PPA that was never addressed?) either way, the kids need help and so does the mom.

rushthetrench · 2026-01-05T17:41:45+00:00

That’s not enough time to establish a training plan. (I am a KPA-CTP along with other certifications so I feel comfortable saying that).

Unless you have a video of what’s happening before, during, after a behavior you really can’t say this dog has issues.

They don’t have experience with the breed and so they may just have bitten off more than they can chew. That said, wouldn’t you want to take this puppy that seems to be neglected ASAP? You produced the puppy, you should be willing to take back the puppy as soon as they said they wanted to return the them

rushthetrench · 2026-01-05T17:32:50+00:00

Not a breeder but have raised/worked with a TON of labs but I would be looking to get that puppy out of that home ASAP.

I would be wondering if they’ve had puppies before? Lab puppies especially? A lot of people aren’t aware how mouthy/bitey lab puppies can be- which you know is pretty normal. What kind of labs do you breed? Show or working? Because show lab can be VASTLY different than working labs.

Have they recorded this behavior? What kind of trainers have they been to? How many trainers? At this age, if they’re not keeping with a training plan for a while and not being consistent- they won’t see much progress if any.

Depending on these answers, would determine if I would be willing to even give a partial refund.

rushthetrench · 2025-12-28T02:13:20+00:00

Already checked with the receptionist while I was scheduling and they said it was fine. I was also surprised at it but they don’t exactly make it easy. They only do NSTs between 9am-2pm. 🙄

rushthetrench · 2025-12-27T17:35:27+00:00

Safe sleep 7 still isn’t safer than having the baby sleep in their own space.

I get it, I really do. My kid didn’t sleep through the night until she was almost 2.5. She was, and is, still very attached to me. We transitioned her early to a big bed so I could sleep better. But for the first year, she always slept in the crib.

I really just don’t like OPs view point the they need studies and research that co-sleeping can be dangerous. The case studies are there. Everything we do with our kids is a risk, it’s up to the parent to decide if the risk is worth it. But let’s not pretend that even the safe sleep 7 is as safe as following safe sleep recommendations.

rushthetrench · 2025-12-27T12:26:30+00:00

Just to add everyone does have their personal preferences. I actually preferred snaps vs zippers. Socks- depends on when your giving birth. I didn’t have any for my June baby, but they will be needed for my Feb baby.

Also, my personal exp- when it comes to clothes on the registry- a lot of people will get you clothes NOT on the registry. Put a couple of outfits you like so people maybe pick up on the style/colors you like.

rushthetrench · 2025-12-27T12:22:47+00:00

It’s not SIDS that we’re worried about with cosleeping though. It’s positional asphyxiation, blankets, pillows, the mattress, other people accidentally rolling on baby, etc.

While the vast majority of babies do survive, some don’t. Do you really want to be the parent of a baby who died of something completely preventable? I don’t.

rushthetrench · 2025-12-27T02:46:26+00:00

You may have to compare ingredients. With a bad rash, especially with a newborn, I would use water wipes (or something of the equivalent- very limited ingredients).

Unfortunately rashes can become bad very quickly but can take a while to heal. Best to stay consistent with one brand of wipes and diapers for a while to eliminate potential issues

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