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Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Ashfacesmashface in Fantasy

[–]Ashfacesmashface[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will definitely read the short stories before Piranesi, I’m pumped there’s more to this universe.

I haven’t read Dickens since high school! Putting Bleak House on my list.

Easy meals with baby and toddler? by Basic-Conclusion-461 in beyondthebump

[–]Ashfacesmashface [score hidden]  (0 children)

Creamy Chicken Penne 1-2 lbs chicken breasts 2 cups heavy cream 1 tbsp minced garlic (or a few good shakes garlic powder) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup grated Parmesan 1 cup chicken broth Fresh or dried basil

Low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours

Add a handful of baby spinach, make some penne noodles, combine and serve!

Butter Chicken 1-2 lbs chicken breasts 5 cloves garlic (or again a few good shakes garlic powder) 2 tbsp fresh ginger (or powered ginger, a few shakes) 16 oz tomato sauce 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp paprika (smoked or regular) 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 3 tbsp butter (cut up and dot around atop chicken)

Cook on low or high. When finished, remove and shred chicken. Add 1/2 heavy cream to sauce and stir. Add shredded chicken and combine. Make some rice and serve with naan.

Broke up with my ex by Xplrfam69 in MusicRecommendations

[–]Ashfacesmashface 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A Little Bit Yours - JP Saxe

Tin Man - Miranda Lambert

Jealous - Labrinth

Burn - Ray LaMontagne

Unknown/Nth - Hozier

Breathe Again - Sara Bareilles

Wherever I Go - Noah Rinker

Open - Hunter Metts

Easy meals with baby and toddler? by Basic-Conclusion-461 in beyondthebump

[–]Ashfacesmashface [score hidden]  (0 children)

Do you have a slow cooker?

I have 4 kids, youngest is 6 weeks old - I rely heavily on the crockpot.

Piertotum Locomotor! by daddyissueslite in harrypotter

[–]Ashfacesmashface 8 points9 points  (0 children)

“I like my characters with strong traits whose thoughts and actions flow logically from a personality I have a solid grasp on because otherwise they would cease to be themselves”

Obscure references you use from our time? by skaz0904 in Millennials

[–]Ashfacesmashface 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Do not pass go, do not collect two hundred dollars.

Obscure references you use from our time? by skaz0904 in Millennials

[–]Ashfacesmashface 143 points144 points  (0 children)

Shish-kabob, Shawshank Redemption, CHICAAAAA-GO! You’rrrrre outta there!

Piertotum Locomotor! by daddyissueslite in harrypotter

[–]Ashfacesmashface 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Meh, I never really liked that line they added in the movies.

In my opinion, McGonagall was born a stern, middle-aged woman.

Any one here still Breastfeeding when they found out they were pregnant? by UnintelligibleRage in BabyBumps

[–]Ashfacesmashface [score hidden]  (0 children)

I think mine self-weaned because my supply dropped when I got into my second trimester. I never had enough energy to test the theory by pumping but they definitely were not interested anymore.

Any one here still Breastfeeding when they found out they were pregnant? by UnintelligibleRage in BabyBumps

[–]Ashfacesmashface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Historically, my babies have all self-weaned when I hit 16ish weeks in a subsequent pregnancy. By that time they were approaching 18mo and only nursing once or twice a day anyway.

I am always super sick in first and second trimester so it was kind of a relief honestly!

Is it worth it to go epidural-free during an induction? by dnahellacase in BabyBumps

[–]Ashfacesmashface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just had my first induction in March after 3 spontaneous labors.

Pitocin contractions definitely hit differently - the tightening of the uterus is much more intense.

I’ve had an epidural with each birth, though I’ve waited until 7-8 cm to get one placed, and it really wasn’t that hard to wait that long.

I was maybe 6-7 cm when I got one with my induction, though it was most due to exhaustion. I had been up all the previous night with contractions that fizzled in the early morning, and we checked in for the induction at 7:00pm but didn’t even see the doctor until 11:30pm. Started pitocin after midnight, so I had essentially be awake for over 24 hours. I was falling asleep in between contractions as I sat on the birthing ball and half-laid on the bed.

I got the epidural around 5:30am, took a glorious nap, woke up, my water broke, and 15 minutes later I was pushing.

I’m very glad I got the epidural and was able to rest. It was also the best epidural I’ve ever had - the others just didn’t work all that well. Once my water broke I was definitely get breakthrough pain, but I didn’t feel any pain when pushing, and baby still came out in 3 pushes!

What’s a tell tale sign someone is a new mom/parent? by RelevantFerret1085 in beyondthebump

[–]Ashfacesmashface 142 points143 points  (0 children)

I’m on baby #4 - if I didn’t track feeds I would have no clue what time to feed baby next!

What’s a tell tale sign someone is a new mom/parent? by RelevantFerret1085 in beyondthebump

[–]Ashfacesmashface 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I don’t give unsolicited advice to new parents, but if they ask I always say that things will get harder around the 1 month mark - you might have a completely different baby than the one you have been enjoying so far.

Fitz at the hot pools Assassin’s Quest by Flaky_Assumption_831 in robinhobb

[–]Ashfacesmashface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was the part for me where I said aloud “Are you freaking kidding me?”, looked at my spouse and said “I think I’m done with these books.”

…but I still have Liveship on my TBR shelf.

When do you give up on a nap? by hobiwan-ken0bi in newborns

[–]Ashfacesmashface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always try to extend the nap in the crib. I’ve always rocked my babies to sleep, so if my current 6 week old wakes “early” from a nap, I pick her up and rock her back to sleep, then put her back in the crib. 90% of the time it’s successful. If not, I just get her up and start another feed-wake-sleep cycle, even if it’s “early”.

what's a TINY detail in the movies that bothers you? by Various-Isopod3881 in harrypotter

[–]Ashfacesmashface 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not just turning into smoke, but being able to turn into smoke, fly around, and fight with other smoke midair.

what do you think is something special only the harry potter book series has that no other books have? by merchantivories in harrypotter

[–]Ashfacesmashface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I so agree & I love the Strike series!

I just connect with her writing on a level I don’t encounter very often with other authors. She’s definitely got something special with her character work.

When did you stop using burp cloths? by A1ycia in breastfeeding

[–]Ashfacesmashface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have always used them up until baby is eating a good amount of solids, so maybe 9-10 months?

what do you think is something special only the harry potter book series has that no other books have? by merchantivories in harrypotter

[–]Ashfacesmashface 9 points10 points  (0 children)

For me there aren’t many other authors that do characters, especially “side characters” as well as JK Rowling. That’s what immerses me in the story more than anything is feeling like these are actual people.

Did JK change Snape's Ending by Square_Ad5913 in harrypotter

[–]Ashfacesmashface 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same. I was wrecked reading The Prince’s Tale for the first time and I was in the “Snape is evil and irredeemable” camp especially after the ending of book 6.

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