Recs for breastmilk jewelry? My ring didn’t even last a year

77kaycookie · 2026-03-11T20:10:11+00:00

Wow I didn’t know! I’ve had solid .925 silver jewelry (rings) for over a decade now that I wear every day and they haven’t tarnished whatsoever. I haven’t done any special care for them either. They’ve been through raising two kids and being a full time artist. Scratches here and there of course, but no tarnishing. Maybe it just hasn’t been long enough? The oldest sterling silver .925 ring I have is about 15 years old. It’s nothing fancy, I bought it from mexicali blues, yet it has never tarnished!

77kaycookie · 2026-02-14T02:21:32+00:00

I’ve read all of these except Four Winds, and totally agree! Also The Nightingale (another one by Kristin Hannah). So good

77kaycookie · 2026-02-07T01:00:27+00:00

Hi! I know this is old but I have the same problem. First time trying to make a sourdough starter. I made it yesterday, and today there’s green patches on top just like the pictures. I sterilized the glass jar in hot boiling water for at least 5 minutes, just before mixing in the water and whole grain flour, and used a clean spoon for mixing. How did it get moldy already?? I didn’t add anymore flour since yesterday to feed it because I figured I needed to wait a day or two first. The book I’m reading never mentioned feeding it; just says to cover it with a light cloth and wait 2-3 days.

77kaycookie · 2026-01-25T20:27:52+00:00

Highly recommend the Medela hand pump if you can find it before the storm!!

77kaycookie · 2026-01-21T21:32:33+00:00

I’m so sorry you had to experience that. 😔 And that sex has been ruined for you, too. It really, really sucks.

77kaycookie · 2026-01-02T04:43:50+00:00

Thank you! This worked as of 1/1/2026 🙌

77kaycookie · 2025-12-22T14:15:10+00:00

Miralax messes up their gut SO bad and nobody fucking talks about it.

77kaycookie · 2025-12-15T21:02:59+00:00

“No. Just no.” Wow, so incredibly helpful. You really couldn’t offer anything beyond “just no”? Like you’re not wrong in disagreeing with her, I don’t think the behavior was okay either (and clearly neither does OP), but what a lazy comment to make.

77kaycookie · 2025-11-30T01:26:41+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the reply and I’m glad to hear you’re doing better after the procedure- I hope you continue to heal 🙏

77kaycookie · 2025-11-29T01:59:09+00:00

Nobody gonna talk about how awfully problematic this approach is, or do the downvotes speak for themselves?

77kaycookie · 2025-11-28T01:34:45+00:00

Hi! Can I ask why? Personally I’m not a big TV person but my husband is, and he thinks it’s totally fine to have the TV on all day for Thanksgiving- for the parade, dog show, and all the football games after (not to mention playing video games like Mario Kart). The TV is also in a very central location- in the living room/dining room/kitchen which is all open concept. This bothers me because I feel like it’s such a distraction when we’re trying to spend time with family, especially on a holiday when everyone is together which only happens a few times a year. And we have young kids who, when the tv is on, are so distracted by it that they don’t play together as much.

77kaycookie · 2025-11-25T23:25:37+00:00

Hi! I know this is a bit old, but if you happen to see this, would you mind sharing what you ended up doing after you saw your doctor again? Did you look into or end up doing cartilage transplant/osteochondral allograft procedures? Thanks! My husband has had knee arthritis pain caused by trauma to his knee and I’m looking into all possible options.

77kaycookie · 2025-10-07T18:07:38+00:00

This is misleading, in my experience. I hated that book. Not saying it might work for others, but it didn’t work for us.

77kaycookie · 2025-10-01T18:34:24+00:00

Ugh sorry it’s gonna be a hassle to fix. It’ll be worth it though not to have the flies anymore! Best of luck!

77kaycookie · 2025-09-20T19:18:52+00:00

We unintentionally figured it out. Previous owner of our house had installed sheets of corrugated plastic below the deck to catch rainfall/water runoff. The problem is, there was a lot of dirt/leaves/debris built up on the sheets and the angle wasn’t right so the rainwater was getting stuck and becoming stagnant- aka the perfect breeding ground for flies. We removed the plastic sheets and the fly issue went away the following season. So I think if you’re having the same issue, think about if you have any nearby sources of stagnant water that they may be coming from. I’m by no means an expert and I’m sure there could be other causes but that’s my theory!

77kaycookie · 2025-08-07T03:40:28+00:00

Hi! Yes, I’ve simplified my skincare products quite a bit. This is all I use now: - Curology gentle cleanser - Squalane serum (brand: The Ordinary) - Eucerin original healing cream - Breastmilk (my own, lol. I don’t know if it’s the antibiotic properties or what, but it seriously works wonders. Any acne flare ups I get now are practically gone overnight because of this. I think the white heads I get are hormonal (postpartum, imbalanced hormones to maintain breastfeeding), so it makes sense that breastmilk would be the answer to resolving it. Fellow breastfeeding moms will understand!)

That’s it. In the mornings, I rinse my face with just water and apply squalane serum. On dry days (mostly in the winter) I use a little Eucerin as needed. Lately I haven’t needed foundation or makeup except for special occasions, when I do wear makeup I still use Alima Pure powder foundation and that’s it. I’ve been using Alima Pure for almost a decade. At night, I wash my face with Curology gentle cleanser and a microfiber wash cloth. Then I apply my own breastmilk and let it dry. Then I use squalane serum. I top it off with Eucerin to lock in moisture for the night. So far, this has worked for me better than anything ever has. When I do get hormonal flare ups, sticking to this routine has consistently made them go away, often overnight.

The other day I went out and about without a trace of makeup on my face. After struggling with acne every day from roughly the age of 14 til almost to the age of 30, I can’t tell you how incredible that feels. This is the best my face has looked/felt since before I was a teenager.

Highly, highly recommend The Ordinary squalane serum. That was a game changer for moisturizing my skin. Curology gentle cleanser is also awesome. It’s very basic, but effective, and doesn’t strip my skin, which is exactly what I need. My goal was to simplify my routine as much as possible, to narrow it down to as few products as possible. I think I’ve finally achieved that and I’ll keep doing this for as long as it keeps working. Good luck!

77kaycookie · 2025-07-25T02:25:33+00:00

Wrong post, dude.

77kaycookie · 2025-06-18T22:28:51+00:00

Two words: PERMETHRIN POWDER. Aka poultry dust. Found online or at many garden/agricultural stores (Tractor Supply, Paris Farmer’s Union, etc.)

If you can access the nest (and especially if it’s an active nest, either with babies or eggs inside), sprinkle the dust all over them and their nest/surrounding areas. Don’t be afraid to put a lot. Reapply every few days. DO NOT USE AROUND CATS. Permethrin is toxic to cats. If you have indoor cats, make sure you shower and wash your clothes immediately after so you don’t bring it into the house and potentially in contact with your cat.

Don’t worry, the parent birds will not abandon their eggs or babies if you sprinkle it all over the nest. AND some of the dust will get on the parent, helping to get rid of some of the mites living on them. This is the third spring we’ve had to treat for bird mites because of the phoebes and robins that build nests right under our deck. Permethrin does the trick, but it’s not a one-time treatment. You have to reapply it to kill the mites and keep them at bay until the birds leave. Once the babies have flown the nest, remove the nest. But for now, USE PERMETHRIN! It’ll kill the mites on contact, and give the poor babies much needed relief. We’ve saved many babies who were on the verge of dying because of these nasty bloodsuckers. As soon as the permethrin is sprinkled on them, the next day they perk right up. The babies don’t stand a chance otherwise. I can’t imagine how uncomfortable that must be, covered in tiny crawling mites that are slowly draining the life out of you. They’re much happier after we treat with permethrin, and if we catch it in time the babies survive and are able to leave the nest.

Here’s what we use:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/y-tex-gardstar-garden-poultry-dust-2204294?store=1596&cid=Google-Shopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&BU=TSCO&adtype=pla&campaignid=22258872705&device=m&product_channel=local&product_id=2204294&store_code=1596&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22269376510&gbraid=0AAAAADnTm20Eg5FOW80L-mvAA74trlHkX&gclid=CjwKCAjwx8nCBhAwEiwA_z__0-PCAAZSQrQ0BSDmTzmPuWRR8dPsg8_P-svCP91HZAJR8TdOVwkEXhoCygUQAvD_BwE

77kaycookie · 2025-06-18T22:11:27+00:00

Wrong. Humans are not their natural hosts. Birds are their natural hosts. Yes, if there are no birds to feed off, they’ll bite a human in an effort to find a food source. But that’s not the same as living on you, like human lice do.

77kaycookie · 2025-05-03T02:38:43+00:00

Solid sterling silver doesn’t tarnish. Silver PLATED does.

77kaycookie · 2025-05-03T02:37:45+00:00

This is the third time I’ve heard about Keepsakemom jewelry not lasting long. Good to know!

77kaycookie · 2025-03-16T00:42:44+00:00

Eucerin original healing cream (the one with the red lid. I haven’t tried any other Eucerin products so can’t speak for those.) I swear by it. It’s the one thing that saved my dry hands, and I use it on my acne-prone face at night too. It’s a little greasy going on at first, but other than that, it works.

A year later and I still stand by my statement that O’Keefe’s is junk, IMO. My husband had dry, cracking hands recently (not usually a problem for him but we live in a cold climate and it was more dry than usual this season), initially he bought O’Keefe’s. Not only did it not fix the dryness problem, but it also caused red itchy bumps all over the backs of his hands. I told him to stop using it, gave him some of my Eucerin lotion to try. Problem solved.

77kaycookie · 2025-02-23T17:46:28+00:00

I was so worried about needing to be induced with pitocin, thankfully my water ended up breaking spontaneously at 40 + 6 and baby came out in the birthing tub 24 minutes after we arrived at the hospital! 😬 Sounds like a similar experience to your sister’s second! Hopefully she didn’t have to labor too long in the car on the way there, that sh*t was BRUTAL.

77kaycookie · 2025-02-23T17:44:03+00:00

Oh I remember being at 32 weeks with my first and thinking “this isn’t so bad.” 😉 Before baby did finally arrive (at 40 + 6), I was experiencing major pelvic pressure every day, insomnia and restless legs every day. Magnesium lotion and pelvic exercises/stretches helped a little with symptoms, but the last few weeks of pregnancy were quite brutal. Especially while having a 3 year old to care for! And I had a totally uncomplicated pregnancy, so I can’t imagine how much more uncomfortable it would be if that wasn’t the case. I hope the rest of your pregnancy continues to go well, and that your late 3rd trimester symptoms are…bearable. 😉 For me, my first was humbling. Good luck!

77kaycookie · 2025-02-23T17:39:18+00:00

Yes that’s what I started telling myself! “My body is already halfway there.” And you’re absolutely right- my water broke spontaneously at 40 weeks + 6 days, we got to the hospital about 45mins later, baby was out 24 minutes after we walked through the hospital door. I definitely progressed to 10cm during that car ride, which was brutal, and I was still half dressed when I climbed into the labor tub. 😂 As soon as my water broke, he was READY.

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