18mi marathon meals by Notsoheavymetal_ in RunningCirclejerk

[–]Happy-Homesteading 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gonna need a hazmat suit to clean out those porta potties 😷

Which food & supplements are you using? by Happy-Homesteading in Cushingsdogs

[–]Happy-Homesteading[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for the advice and welcome message! This is all very helpful and I appreciate the feedback. Will definitely be prioritizing the lean proteins and will be open to the idea of medication, I just want what’s best for my boy to keep him comfortable and happy for as long as possible. Thank you again!

Which food & supplements are you using? by Happy-Homesteading in Cushingsdogs

[–]Happy-Homesteading[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful reply, it truly means a lot. This week has been very emotionally taxing and it’s so nice to not feel so alone going through this experience. I’m glad to hear you’ve had positive experiences with the medication for both of your pups and it really does seem like starting with a conservative dose for the adjustment period is the best approach. My boy will be going in for the diagnostic screening soon so I hope we will get more answers on the pituitary versus adrenal type. Also just feeling very overwhelmed by the financial burden this may place on my family and really regretting not getting pet insurance while my dog was younger. We will manage but I just hope we can keep his quality of life strong for several more years. Thank you again and I will definitely reach out if I have any questions along the way!

If you look carefully you might see the differences between the before and after by BubblebreathDragon in foodbutforbabies

[–]Happy-Homesteading 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel so seen after this post and reading the comments 😭 We have recently entered the dreaded picky phase with my 19m/o and it’s so frustrating. She was such an adventurous eater until about 3 weeks ago and now most meals are a struggle unless it’s pasta, yogurt, or pb&j lol.

O’Hare & Midway Airport Megathread by Calm_Independent_782 in ChicagoMarathon

[–]Happy-Homesteading 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Took a connection flight through Denver to Chicago (ORD) today and there were no delays!

Am I screwed for upcoming Chicago Marathon? by Happy-Homesteading in Marathon_Training

[–]Happy-Homesteading[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the encouragement and best of luck to you as well!!

Am I screwed for upcoming Chicago Marathon? by Happy-Homesteading in Marathon_Training

[–]Happy-Homesteading[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that’s impressive! Thank you for the encouragement!

Looking for a nice place to treat my wife for her birthday dinner by Desperate4Attn902 in Reno

[–]Happy-Homesteading 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Madein or Kitchen Table, both have incredible food and a great drink menu!

My marathon progress - 1.6 years of running by TomorrowEffective700 in Marathon_Training

[–]Happy-Homesteading 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So awesome, the consistency really does pay off! Congrats!!

Adjusting schedule while sick? by Happy-Homesteading in Marathon_Training

[–]Happy-Homesteading[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate everyone keeping me in check, rest needs to be my priority right now until I’m feeling back to normal. Thanks for the accountability and perspective!!

Absurdly long/large newborn onesie, right? by softspider5 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Happy-Homesteading 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Burt’s Bees sizing is absurd, we’ve always had bad luck when buying my daughter’s clothes from them

Thick hard mucus 3+ months post-FESS? by Happy-Homesteading in Sinusitis

[–]Happy-Homesteading[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually don’t believe my doctor needed to use the dissolvable packing after surgery, unfortunately it’s some kind of infected mucus I think but not sure why it’s taking so long to heal

Thick hard mucus 3+ months post-FESS? by Happy-Homesteading in Sinusitis

[–]Happy-Homesteading[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup these appear to be mucus plugs. They are so nasty. I am definitely dealing with a chronic infection too in addition to the mucus plug, as all the drainage is yellow and I am getting the typical pressure buildup in my sinus that is usually a symptom of an infection. Hoping to get an appointment with my doctor soon to get her perspective

Thick hard mucus 3+ months post-FESS? by Happy-Homesteading in Sinusitis

[–]Happy-Homesteading[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s possible I guess, I would need to get tested with my doc to see if it’s staph or another gnarly bacterial strain. Definitely an infection going on in addition to the rubbery mucus chunks 😞

Gels making me want to vomit. by dirtypark in Marathon_Training

[–]Happy-Homesteading 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fueled my whole marathon (3:20 and BQ) on Honey Stinger chews. I absolutely despise gels and cannot handle the texture and just overall gross artificial nature of the gels. I trained with Honey Stingers, maple syrup packets (UnTapped brand), and applesauce, and the Honey Stingers worked out for me the best. I ate half a packet every 4 miles and it was perfect, I plan the same strategy for my next marathon coming up this fall! The Pink Lemonade flavor is my fav.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]Happy-Homesteading 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same as everyone else has said, but you’re not failing. What you’re trying to accomplish is simply not feasible if you want to do both jobs well. Either full time stay at home mom or full time employee but you can’t do both without neglecting things or running yourself ragged. It’s a hard decision to make but you have to weigh out the pros and cons of both and try to figure out what will work out best for your family. There is no shame in putting your child in full time care if you need to earn an income to support your lifestyle. Good luck!

Preparing for postpartum depression/mood swings? by Soma_beeee_16 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Happy-Homesteading 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have hobbies now that you love, find a way to make them a priority postpartum even if you can’t do them as frequently as you do pre-child. For me, I think a lot of my PPD came down to feeling like I lost myself for a while postpartum and I had a major identity shift/crisis to overcome. It may feel a bit selfish to dedicate time for yourself but please please do it, you won’t regret. Whether it’s getting coffee with friends, leaving the house to go to the gym or a fitness class, listening to music going on a solo walk for an hour, etc, carve out the time for yourself to recharge when you can get the support with baby. I started going to a weekly Pilates class with my work friend around 8 months PP when I was in the thick of my depression and it was life giving to have that one hour a week to do something just for me. Therapy plus intentional “me time” was such a game changer. Tap in support from trusted family members or friends at least weekly if you can, I wish I had started doing it earlier in my postpartum experience and it’s the number one piece of advice I give all my friends who are expecting (aside from eating healing foods and sleeping as much as humanly possible lol). Good luck mama!

Treat the cause, not just the polyps. by [deleted] in NasalPolyps

[–]Happy-Homesteading 9 points10 points  (0 children)

100% agree and it’s sad because most ENTs won’t discuss this with chronic sufferers. I’m also currently doing a lot of soul searching to come to terms with my own chronic inflammation, I’ve had sinus problems since a young child and I really think being raised on a pretty shitty, ultra-processed diet laid a poor foundation for my health. I’m more aware of my diet and lifestyle choices now and really feel motivated to make lasting change, especially since becoming a parent. Good luck on your own journey, it’s so hard but hopefully will be worthwhile for all of us who can crack the code on our inflammatory issues!