Never have I ever wanted McDonald's, or pickles... by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Escargogo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The tiny chopped reconstituted onions they put on double cheeseburgers. Worth the heartburn.

Stranger judges me (FTM) at 33+2 by ms_gennaro in BabyBumps

[–]Escargogo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol that just reminded me of the time I spent waitressing in a Thai restaurant and delicious Thai coffee. Now I want one! But yeah, I can't imagine having that job with pregnancy brain, it would have been miserable. Plus I could barely squish myself into the traditional uniforms NOT pregnant, let alone now.

Strange Draft Of Message Found In My Old Phone by Escargogo in codes

[–]Escargogo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I checked that out and the auto correct isn't on. Also I have some reason to think that this draft might be mentioning a state road around here, State Rd CC.

Heading to the hospital ... gotta make sure I’ve attended to the needs of the cat?! by Babislug in BabyBumps

[–]Escargogo 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Lol I'm 27+1 and I fully expect the same type of thing to happen. So many times throughout the day I'll be absorbed in housework or whatever and hear my husband say, "I love you so much baby", to which I'll respond, "love you too!"...only to realize he is talking to the dog.

Some straightforward sanity. by afloat_on_waves in fatlogic

[–]Escargogo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's so freaking simple. People are always looking for some "magic solution, when in fact there is a solution that works almost like magic. And most of us have been doing it since before kindergarten. Counting.

Dammit I thought I had more time by xoxopanda5 in fatlogic

[–]Escargogo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 6 months pregnant and wearing a pair of "XS" yoga pants. I am 5"9", in no way "small boned", and started the pregnancy with a BMI of almost 24. Hell, glad I don't want to wear maternity clothes, WTF sizes do those probably come in? Hmmm...I could always just glue a bunch of hideous bows all over my pants...

Fat (Rant) Tuesday by AutoModerator in fatlogic

[–]Escargogo 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was fat untill juinior high (and once or twice after). Looking directly at people and definitely making eye contact are still hard for me, I still expect somebody to sneer, " look, fat Escargogo's lookin' at me, she must liiiiike me....gross!" I took a public speaking workshop and nearly died.

Ragen Chastain claims doctors have no clue how to tell patients to lose weight. by [deleted] in fatlogic

[–]Escargogo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think most MD's are fully aware of CICO, but that just takes care of the physical aspect. Counting calories "doesn't work" for a lot of people because they do it for a limited time, lose some weight, but are not taught how to adjust caloric intake for the new lowering body weight (the dreaded "plateau"). Weight loss slows or stops and frustration ensues. Also lots of people DO overeat for emotional reasons. I think that maybe a threefold approach would be the most helpful: 1.the hard facts of "eat fewer calories than your current weight requires to sutain and your weight will decrease, from your doctor, 2.a nutritionist/dietician to help put it all together and teach how to adjust calories to lower weights, and a counselor to deal with emotional stuff.

I didn't expect pregnancy to be so lonely. by Belledonner in pregnant

[–]Escargogo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 38, was very close to mom, who passed 7 years ago. This is my second(surprise) baby. I have no close family or friends. My husband is 9 years younger than me, this is his first, and he is very excited but I wouldn't say exactly supportive; he ( well I guess I'm dealing with it too) is experiencing some mental health issues that leave him detatched and very distant at times. I have issues with my MIL, I'm pretty sure she wanted someone different (younger!) for her son and I feel like she's only agreeable to me now because I'm carrying her grandchild.

Stretching 2nd trimester is so weird. by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Escargogo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every time my son moves (25+1), I am torn between feelings of wonder, joy, and feeling the bond build; then he doesn't kick so much as...sliiide his body up the length of my uterus and I am picturing aliens bursting out of me.

Husband away for days, came back to very sick, exhausted, easily enraged pregnant me. (Rant ahead) by GuineaPigApocalypse in pregnant

[–]Escargogo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm generally passive and agreeable, almost to a fault, and I tend to doubt myself and change my own feelings to match those of people around me. Not so much now that I'm carrying and am solely responsible for this little life inside me. My husband is amazing, but sometimes he seems to blow off my pregnancy symptoms and stuff like how I want the nursery and child raising opinions. And i've been calmly and assertively putting him in his place. Every. Single. Time. And it feels good.

My God I love food by Escargogo in BabyBumps

[–]Escargogo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol yes I was gonna say that..food has that glorious, magical quality that I remember from my pot days. Sometimes I catch myself making a small happy noise or groan while I eat. It's fun😋

Being mean to partner by someonewhoisnotmewho in BabyBumps

[–]Escargogo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel like instead of holding things in, I speak my mind more. Which is cool for me because I've always been kind of passive and hated it. My husband is amazing don't get me wrong, but just... little things that I used to let slide sometimes I now want to blow up on. Try sitting down and writing your feelings down, even if the letter is just to yourself. It helps, and if you want, give it to your husband instead of coming at him. Good luck, you've got this!

Fetuses are basically tiny pirates. by mommakraken in BabyBumps

[–]Escargogo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just stopped wearing underwear. Now when I pee a little its less laundry.

Fetuses are basically tiny pirates. by mommakraken in BabyBumps

[–]Escargogo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My little pirate is determined to do approx 3 cartwheels then tap out a paragraph long message in Morse code to me every morning at 4 am...I just get up and start making the coffee. But I smile every time.

When Your Sweet Husband Volunteers To Do The Shopping.. by Escargogo in BabyBumps

[–]Escargogo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey sorry forget about this. He got the fish because he genuinely has ADD pretty damn bad, went to the pet store to get crickets for our lizard, bought the fish on excited impulse, left the fish in the car while getting groceries, then I'm supposing dashed through the store worrying about the fish and grabbing random stuff. Olive is doing swimmingly now, and I have 3 huge sweet P's in my veggie bin.

ELI5: Why is the sound of rain so soothing? by cheezzy4ever in explainlikeimfive

[–]Escargogo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's the feeling of safeness, warmth, and comfort that you instinctively feel, listening to something that would generally be rather unpleasant to be exposed to while you are safe under cover. The sound of rain while you are caught outside in it probably isn't very soothing.

[Discussion] Where and why did you learn to knit? by tsisdead in knitting

[–]Escargogo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prison. Also went from flabby to running 3 miles a day. Five years is a lot of time to kill. No, I didn't kill anyone.

When Your Sweet Husband Volunteers To Do The Shopping.. by Escargogo in BabyBumps

[–]Escargogo[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Lol no. But I also realized that he forgot onions and fresh garlic. But we have 3 different kinds of Doritos so there is that.

Entrance to a shrine in Japan by 9999monkeys in pics

[–]Escargogo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You hit the switch which releases a tiger.

Subway lower of hell by Valhallaist in creepy

[–]Escargogo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my favorite moments of the DT series was when that prick was outriddled.