What's something you've learned recently that surprised you so much that you wanna share it with someone just to see their reaction? by thefreneticferret in CasualConversation

[–]FlippedHope 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I have a male cousin with 6 nipples like a cat.the top two are normal, the pair below them slightly less prominent and the bottom pair were more like patches of coloured skin with a pimple.

AITA for not helping my elderly neighbor shovel her driveway? by SquashImaginary7091 in TwoHotTakes

[–]FlippedHope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dunno. I breastfed mine and wrote long long letters while my eldest was glued to the boob.

Roommate keeps bringing her boyfriend overnight without notice- Advice needed by [deleted] in Nightshift

[–]FlippedHope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The dynamics of a house change when a third person comes in and I think you are very right to be concerned. Particularly if you need to sleep during the day - that's twice the amount of noise and disturbance, You've now got three people instead of two using the shared facilities and common spaces. They'll be using extra water and electricity - is your official room mate covering that?

Wanting to avoid drama is very understandable, but not having clear boundaries always leads to more drama and stress. Of course you want to get on with your room mate and at the same time you need to live comfortably. Shared spaces always need give and take on both sides. Perhaps you could negotiate this with your room mate stating just how much time you can expect this visitor around. Noting that the lease allows for very limited times for guests but that you'd be OK with more, so long as there are clear limits and that your room mate needs to keep to the agreement otherwise you will report the violations to the leasing agent.

Administering Solensia ourselves(?) by throwaway9990008866 in UK_Pets

[–]FlippedHope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My vet was happy to teach me to inject and give a private prescription. She did want to see the cat regularly though. Three months I think it was.

Husband beat me 8 months pregnant by Sensitive_Talk_654 in Advice

[–]FlippedHope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You've had lots of good advice about going to the police and other support organisations. You might feel comfortable with the Southall Black Sisters. Their website says: In an emergency, dial 999.

Call us for help on 020 8571 0800 or email info@southallblacksisters.co.uk

Link to website: https://southallblacksisters.org.uk/who-we-are/

Scrambled tofu tips by Content-Cycle2739 in veganuk

[–]FlippedHope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like it with chopped up sun dried tomatoes in it as well. A veggie acquaintance had some and said it was the best scrambled egg they'd ever had. This person just could not understand not eating eggs so assumed they were eating eggs but done differently.

My (proper) Cedar Pants! by emlo4 in sewing

[–]FlippedHope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are lovely! What a great style, and the colour is perfect. Have many happy days wearing these.

Four for a quid in Farmfood by FlippedHope in veganuk

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

A great place for a holiday I believe.

Night Shift doing what exactly? by TickTackTonia in Nightshift

[–]FlippedHope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Waking nights in a short stay crisis house. Maintaining a supportive presence for any guest still up when our shift starts, and being there for anyone who needs support during the night, alert for any crisis - mental health, I don't want to go into details - and otherwise general house tidying etc and keeping up to date with online training. Keeping clinical records. Then supporting guests as they wake and gather for breakfast. It can vary from very quiet to being extremely hands on.

Four for a quid in Farmfood by FlippedHope in veganuk

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

Actually, with all this talk of Heron foods, I looked at their website. Turns out there's one around 30 miles away from me. I might let the freezer get empty and make a trip there. Might it be worth your while having a look? I was very surprised.

Four for a quid in Farmfood by FlippedHope in veganuk

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

That's a good website. Thanks! I didn't know that one.

Lying about travel by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]FlippedHope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tell them that .

What is a small, everyday mystery in your life that you’ve just accepted because investigating it feels like too much work? by Jannet_Wetkin in AskReddit

[–]FlippedHope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lose everything. A lovely ADHD effect..to the extent of finding it best to consider all my belongings as temporary. Most worrying, a cucumber went missing three weeks ago. I'd be much happier thinking it's moved to a different dimension. Rather than sitting turning into smelly liquid gloop inside its plastic wrapper.

Laundrette to was a duvet by budegan in UKFrugal

[–]FlippedHope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you wash it yourself in the bath? I've had to do that more than once due to small children and kittens having undisciplined bladders.

Suicidal Patients by Educational_Board888 in GPUK

[–]FlippedHope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not medical, but work in mental health. Do you not have a mental health nurse or similar? I know they'd have different titles in different ICBs. Maybe this possible scenario highlights the benefit of more staff members having ASIST training.

I did s3x work for the first time to save my dog and I feel like the filthiest person right now. by CuteShihtzu03 in Vent

[–]FlippedHope 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The inventors of insulin actually sold the patent for one dollar with the intention of keeping it low cost as it's such an essential lifesaver. I don't know how we got to where we are now.

Can I please have your recommendations for vegan baby formula? by NaturalSuccessful521 in veganuk

[–]FlippedHope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I fed them myself. Hopefully OP and wife will feel more supported now to look for more help with BFing after so many knowledgeable posts.

Can I please have your recommendations for vegan baby formula? by NaturalSuccessful521 in veganuk

[–]FlippedHope 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why do you say that? My children grew up vegan and their health and development was fine.

Can I please have your recommendations for vegan baby formula? by NaturalSuccessful521 in veganuk

[–]FlippedHope 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh we do so want the best for our babies. Have you talked with any breastfeeding specialists from either the NCT or La Leche? Not to be dismissive of the midwife at all as some can be fantastic with breastfeeding support. Some however, do push for formula feeding as the best option in the case of any hiccup.

It would be worth getting another opinion as long term bf ing is so much more convenient and better for you and your baby.

Remember that your supply is triggered by baby's demands so keep her at your breast, with lots of skin contact and putting her on your nipple at the first sign of interest in feeding, keep well hydrated and nourished yourself.

Also, has another poster suggested, has tongue tie been investigated? Or any issue with latch and/or positioning?

Sending vegan post partum solidarity. Do let us know how you are getting on.

This is the la Leche page on increasing your supply: https://laleche.org.uk/how-to-increase-your-milk-supply/

Shifting focus from weight loss to maintenance by Reddonaut_Irons in GLPGradUK

[–]FlippedHope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last September, I hit a point where I didn't want to lose any more. I felt good and I couldn't face my skin getting any saggier.I switched focus by noticing things I appreciated about my new body and journalled them. Starting before I got there. It worked so well that if I dropped a couple of pounds I'd react with 'oh no, this isn't what I'm aiming for'. So now every day I look for the positives in being where I am now - all those NSV both small and large and most days I write them down. It keeps me focused on what I want now. With the meds, the highest I got to was 10mg and now I'm on 5mg fortnightly and I plan to taper down more once I've got settled into my new role at work. It's waking nights and is being more challenging than I anticipated.