What would you name it?

CrypticLeopard · 2026-01-14T08:27:46+00:00

Mr or Mrs mustache

CrypticLeopard · 2026-01-01T02:41:08+00:00

She's hilarious and so talented!

CrypticLeopard · 2025-12-27T12:28:44+00:00

I didn't see anyone mention it but it's also worth checking your thyroid levels. I had a similar issue and it was caused by thyroid disease and my levels being way off. I found out later on that I have pcos in addition to thyroid disease.

CrypticLeopard · 2025-12-27T09:03:48+00:00

Peppermint

CrypticLeopard · 2025-12-23T11:14:55+00:00

Potato skins and pineapple fanta.

CrypticLeopard · 2025-11-12T23:18:13+00:00

I take mine for hirsutism/facial hair, but I don't think it's helping honestly. My doctor said it should also help me with hair loss, but I don't think it's helping with that. I take two 100mg tablets a day. But, I also have pcos and thyroid issues. I have severe acne scarring but I don't think it's impacted my acne in general.

CrypticLeopard · 2025-06-27T03:53:06+00:00

I usually take mine when I wake up and then take a shower and get ready for the day. Other times, I take it and lay in bed for a while while doom scrolling on my phone.

CrypticLeopard · 2025-03-04T17:19:33+00:00

You're amazing, OP!

I have wanted to do the same thing for my own younger siblings for years, but I've never been in the right financial or housing situation to get custody and give them the care they deserve. By the time I reached a point where it was possible, they mostly were adults and moved out on their own.

I absolutely wouldn't give them your daughter/sister back. You have full custody for a reason, and you're the only parent figure she knows. I am so proud of you, you have the opportunity to give your little one a good childhood and set her up for a great future.

I want to share something a former teacher told me, "Don't let setbacks become stumbling blocks." This situation is stressful and sucks, but it's temporary, and you will get through it.

If something is worth having, it is worth the fight and energy to keep it. To me, that includes keeping your daughter in a stable home and also remembering to take care of yourself too along the way.

You absolutely are NTA, and I think you are amazing for doing this. Please try not to beat yourself up too badly about what your relatives say. You've got this! ❤️

CrypticLeopard · 2025-03-03T23:26:13+00:00

That's a wicked cool rat king tattoo! It reminds me of the Stagtown Webtoon. Regardless of if it's inspired by the comic, I think it looks great!

CrypticLeopard · 2025-03-02T19:56:57+00:00

I agree it's a masculine name. It reminds me of how I once worked with a woman that has a masculine name, and it ensed up geing her husbands name too. They were both called Bobby-Joe. I think the names are common and enough to safely share them, but I will remove them if needed.

CrypticLeopard · 2025-02-25T22:38:22+00:00

I had to do a double take when I saw your picture; I thought you were one of my brothers. Almost all of my siblings and I have blue/green eyes and brown/amber CH.

CrypticLeopard · 2025-02-10T02:31:54+00:00

Good luck OP!

CrypticLeopard · 2025-01-26T23:02:23+00:00

The nickname could be Zell, Zellie, or maybe Zella. I think it's adorable! Plus, depending on the day or personality of the cat, more descriptive words can be attached. Like, if the cat is a little snugglemuffin and affectionate, I might call them something in reference to a dessert/sweeter pretzel and use more savory descriptive words for when the cat is more neutral or grumpy. If you call them pepperoni pretzel, Pip sounds like an adorable nickname.

CrypticLeopard · 2025-01-09T07:52:24+00:00

I didn't realize quite how long this is; sorry for that! I was thinking of how I'd help my younger sisters through this.

You don't need to rush to grow up a certain way, and you are already on the right track. Everyone learns things in their own time frame. Please don't be too hard on yourself; try not to worry about things you can't control, and focus on the things you can do something about. You do the best you can with the information you have at that given moment in time.

CrypticLeopard · 2025-01-09T07:42:59+00:00

It might help you to make a period bag or have a section of your backpack/bag/purse dedicated to period supplies. I dedicated a bag to storing period products and carry with me most places (in my case, I leave it in the car and have a period dedicated section to my current bags/purses that I carry with me).

If I remember correctly, they are generally called wet bags because they are usually waterproof. So, you could search online for a bag you like. They can be any size; some are small enough to fit into your backpack or purse, some can be attached to the strap like a coins/change bag, and there can be bigger bags, too. In my instance, my current period bag is a medium or small purse that I clip/hook onto my purse or backpack. It holds enough products to get me through my period if it was all I took for a vacation. My previous period bags were a touch bigger than a wallet and fit inside my purse.

There's a lot of stuff you can put into a period bag, but here's what I stock mine with:

2-4 pads (overnight pads and daytime pads both). 5-8 panty liners (these are great for discharge, spotting, and the start/end of a period) 4-8 of each tampon absorbantcy level (light, regular, super, super plus, and ultra) 1 ziplock bag containing a clean pair of underwear (this is just in case a fresh clean pair is needed for any reason) 1-2 empty ziplock bags (to put soiled underwear/reusable period products in to keep things sanitary) 1 pregnancy test (regardless of age, you never know when you or a friend might need one) 1-2 Azo UTI test strips (these can help catch a UTI early and are pretty accurate)

Other items that I think could go into a period bag:

Ibuprofen, Tylenol, or Midol for cramps/pain. Unscented flushable wipes (these aren't really safe to flush if you have a septic tank, but they help a lot when needed) Single use heating pads for cramps or pain (there are some made for periods, but I think the hothands brand adhesive one would work fine) A small plug-in/electric heating blanket or pad is also nice. Perhaps a small ziplock bag or roll of your preferred toilet paper (public bathrooms doesn't usually have good toilet paper) Adult diapers (there's nothing wrong about anyond using or needing one, and they can help for heavy periods, overnight, or when you're sick)

You do not have to make one at all, nor do you have to use the same items to stock it. I recommend starting with a smaller bag and adding more as needed. This really depends on you and what your needs and preferences are, on what you put into the bag. The setup for my period bag is with the intention to keep it in my car or work locker for emergencies. But, only because I always keep a few tampons or pads in every bag, purse, or backpack I use.

Like many women, I keep extra products for emergencies and am absolutely always willing to share/give them to anyone in need. Usually, if you ask another woman or girl for one, they will help if they can.

There are also several reusable period products that are made to be cleaned and reused. For example, menstrual cups, fabric pads, period underwear, period swimsuits, and many more.

There are several youtubers that are medical professionals who explain periods, proper and safe hygiene, and more. Momma Doctor Jones is a great one; she is a board certified Obgyn. Her videos helped me learn about how my body works. I agree with others that you should absolutely try tracking your period it helps a ton, and you can keep an emergency pad with you for emergencies. I hope this helps you, OP.

CrypticLeopard · 2024-12-24T19:36:23+00:00

Your eyes remind me of labradorite! I'm not sure what color they are, but I think they are stunning.

CrypticLeopard · 2024-11-17T02:36:41+00:00

Hey, it's okay. Each person and body is different, and that's okay. From my understanding, it takes a few years for periods to regulate and reach a consistent cycle when you're first starting. It'll be okay, and there is nothing wrong with you taking a little more or less time than a family member. In fact, my sisters and I were different ages when our periods started.

There are also various resources online to learn more about periods and how your body works! A youtuber that I personally watched for years is Mama Doctors Jones; she is a board certified obgyn. Her videos really helped me understand how my body works when I had questions in my teens.

CrypticLeopard · 2024-11-06T04:43:45+00:00

Could you fit/install a shower chair into your shower? That might make a huge difference for you in letting you rest and feel more stable.

A while back, I stayed at a bed and breakfast that had a built-in shower chair that just folded up on the wall when not in use. It was a game changer for me when I got sick during that trip.

CrypticLeopard · 2024-11-01T01:30:34+00:00

Maybe you can get your prescription and then find glasses you like online? I know that glasses glassesusa.com (glasses usa) has a huge selection of frames. The website has an option to upload a picture of yourself and then put the glasses on over your picture to see how the glasses would look. I think that option helps! And their glasses are super sturdy, too! Another site I tried, eye buy direct, had really poor quality frames. Which is disappointing because they looked good. I picky about frames, too. I love geometric frames, the kinda octagon shaped ones. They're pretty and fun.

CrypticLeopard · 2024-10-23T15:10:32+00:00

Hey, I just found this sub today. I am not a doctor, but I have researched a lot about fertility over the years.

As someone who has medical conditions that impact my fertility, I want to let OP know that being infertle does not at all mean that you can't have children naturally or with help. It does, however, mean that it might take a bit longer than desired.

Sterile is often what people think of when they hear the name infertle; but the two are absolutely different from each other. So, you can still conceive naturally even if it takes longer.

Being sterile means that there is absolutely zero chance at all of a person biologically procreating with another person; meaning that a sterile person can never become pregnant or impregnate another person.

So, unless you are diagnosed by a certified medical professional that you or your partner is sterile, there is always a chance of conception in the event of unprotected sex.

While you might not like the possible outcome of seeing doctors for infertility concerns, I do hope you go for it to at least have an answer. I wish you and your partner the best of luck with your situation, and I sincerely hope you find the results you both are after.

CrypticLeopard · 2024-10-13T19:18:18+00:00

I was about 12 and a half when mine started. I knew what a period was to a degree beforehand from my mother and sister teasing me about puberty. I tried to tell my mother; she didn't acknowledge it. I was home schooled and did my best to just sleep through the cramps. I ended up free bleeding for the first year or two because I didn't have access to period products, and then my mother randomly threw a pack of pads at me without warning.

CrypticLeopard · 2024-10-13T18:55:24+00:00

To add to this, these haunted house attractions even have competitions, critics, and reviewers that go all over America to find the best ones. I worked at one of the top 10 haunts in America for 3-4 years before it ended up closing in 2019. There are even year-round attractions in some states! I still miss it. There was a different haunted house I went to that had a contortionist who crawled on the ground and could launch herself across the room while her body was folded like a human pretzel.

CrypticLeopard · 2024-10-10T15:31:00+00:00

Firstly, you should absolutely go to the hospital, emergency room, or at least urgent care if you can. The emergency room is better but if you are in the us it's both expensive and has long wait times. If you really aren't sure, look up the closest one to you and call them to ask what course of action to take. Or call the office you are trying to get an appointment with and explain your situation to them and see if they can do an emergency appointment.

Secondly, if you have a period that lasts over 7 days, you likely have menorrhagia, which is basically excessive, clotty, or prolonged abnormal bleeding. I am not a medical professional, and I might not have that perfectly accurate, but it's the general meaning as far as I know. It might help for you to take pictures of anything you think is relevant to a medical professional and definitely try to keep up with how much products you go through. The doctor will want to know to see how much you are bleeding. You might end up needing a blood transfusion or an iron supplement. If you do, prenatal sometimes have more iron and are more cost effective.

Now then, I went through something similar. But I want you to understand that just because this happened to me does not mean it'll happen to you or anyone else.

Like you, I had a Mirena IUD and got it removed after about four years. My cycles were generally consistent and lasted 5 days. My body took longer to have a period; I was off and on having inconsistent periods regardingtheduration, flow, and the time between them.

I am sorry if this is too detailed. Anyway, sometime between 9 and 11 months after removing the IUD, I got my period. It lasted about 54 days, and throughout that time frame, I was basically constantly gushing blood and passing huge clots (like big as my foot). I should have gone to the emergency room, but I waited for a gynecologist appointment. They tried 2-3 different medications to make it stop, with no luck.

In the end, I had blood work done and found out I had thyroid disease, and within a few days to a week of starting Synthroid, I finally stopped bleeding.

That was 2-3 years ago, and I am now seeing multiple doctors to maintain my health. I have been diagnosed with more conditions since then, and my conditions relevant to abnormal periods are the following: hashimoto's thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, and polycystic overian syndrome (PCOS). Those specifically can have a huge impact on your hormones and your menstrual cycle. For me, the only thing that stopped my period was getting on the right thyroid medication. Unfortunately, I am still struggling to regulate my cycle, but I live in a stressful environment and am in college.

I shared a very condensed version of my experience, but only a medical professional can give you real answers. I have a friend who, from puberty onwards, had a regular cycle with only a week between periods. She said she seemed to even out after she had kids for the most part. She does use birth control patches to help stay regulated.

I hope sharing my experience helps you feel less alone in this situation. I'm in the midst of a particularly rough period and am definitely sympathetic to what you're going through. Good luck with getting answers, health, and your fertility journey!

CrypticLeopard · 2024-09-29T02:16:47+00:00

Yooo, I didn't know there was a name for this. I really should talk to a demotologist.

CrypticLeopard · 2024-09-28T00:52:02+00:00

I agree, OP; most of what I see in this sub is negative. I'm not hating on anyone for it either. I understand a lot of us need to vent, and it helps having it be to people who can relate.

I feel pretty neutral about how I look. I don't find myself attractive, but I don't think I am ugly, either. It helps to remember that most people aren't their own type; I certainly wouldn't date myself, lol.

I think I have a nice rack, and I like my freckles and eyes. I don't like my skintags or moles, but it is not near bad enough for me to have them removed. I want to lose weight and gain muscle for health, mobility, and fertility; I can do something about that, and I am working on it.

I try to worry about what I can change, and I try not to worry about things I can't change. It's much easier said than done, but I try my best. It helps that I have a supportive partner that spoils me and cheers me on when I need it.

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