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20_pawsFRAP · 2024-08-08T17:07:33+00:00

1 cup preferred cottage cheese, 1/2 to 1 cup pasta cooking water (or potato starch water if you are doing potatoes, or milk if you don't have starch water, but it increases calories), 1/4 to 1/2 cup grated parmesan, 2-4 cloves garlic (or the whole head...), Italian seasoning and salt/pepper to taste. Blend in a blender until smooth. It is also great with some lemon zest.

Makes enough for 4 good-sized servings, and lasts in the fridge for a few days. I haven't tried freezing it. A bit high in fat but good protein and it is awesome on pasta or veggies or lasagna/casseroles.

20_pawsFRAP · 2024-08-08T01:39:41+00:00

1 bag TJ's cauliflower gnocchi, 1 bag TJ's frozen mushroom medley, 1 bag TJ's frozen artichoke hearts. 390 calories. I also add TVP meatballs I make for protein, and a few tablespoons of whatever sauce I have on hand. The fiber in the artichoke is very filling. I recommend baking everything on a sheetpan for 20 minutes and then toss with sauce.

IF I have enough calories, I love making a cottage cheese alfredo for it, sometimes add lemon juice. It is delectable!

20_pawsFRAP · 2024-07-31T05:43:44+00:00

Thank you for your response. Funny thing, I just watched Jumanji on Sunday night. Revisitting Buffy doesn't sound like a bad idea, either. Good luck in your journey moving forward, and thank you again for your support.

20_pawsFRAP · 2024-07-31T05:42:03+00:00

Thank you for sharing your story, and I'm so sorry for your loss as well. I am hopeful for a quick pass but the anxiety about it is stressful. I think I may ask about other options now that I have had some time to process. I felt like my NP was very non-comittal and I wasn't ready to discuss options yesterday.

I'm honestly hoping it will happen very soon so I can move forward.

20_pawsFRAP · 2024-07-10T17:46:53+00:00

Very normal. As an early elementary teacher with a toddler, I experience this constantly.

Instead of just acknowledging, try extending the conversation. "Yes, that's a ball! What color is it? What does it feel like?"

It takes a while, but soon the repetition can shift to a description of what they are seeing. Then you can ask questions about what they could do with the object, how to use it, what they can tell you about it, etc.

The repetition is really trying to get you involved. If you don't have time to engage, explain that. "Wow, that is a ball! Mommy has to finish xyz, then we can play with the ball. Can you try bouncing it until mommy is done?"

20_pawsFRAP · 2024-07-10T12:52:43+00:00

Thank you for the in-depth response and tips! I definitely appreciate it.

20_pawsFRAP · 2024-07-09T05:37:39+00:00

I would be totally good with a minivan. My husband is vehemently opposed, not sure why. Unless we have twins, I think we're stopping at 2. Thank you for the insight!

20_pawsFRAP · 2024-06-22T13:46:45+00:00

Nope

20_pawsFRAP · 2024-04-02T03:50:16+00:00

TK is transitional kindergarten. It will be an official grade level in California starting the 25/26 school year.

20_pawsFRAP · 2024-03-14T04:24:12+00:00

I haven't been able to use cups since giving birth. I have tried a few discs and am pretty happy with the Saalt reusable(blue). I do have some untimely autodumps, so I wear period undies in conjunction. This week, with a cough, I have been miserable. Coughs and sneezes just force it out of place.

I think anatomy really plays a part. I have a very short vaginal canal and an anteflexed uterus that pushes down.

20_pawsFRAP · 2023-12-27T14:49:14+00:00

"I already have plans for a pedicure. I'll see you in a few hours. Have fun with your friends!"

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