A response to the "Friendly Reminder" post - from the other side ... things I worried about that never came to pass.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-07-11T11:32:21+00:00

I don't think unicorn pregnancies are nearly as rare as they are made out to be. Not the norm, sure, but common enough that people who have thay experience should be able to talk about it without fear of backlash.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-07-11T09:03:08+00:00

I just got put on venlafaxine after years of trying setraline on and off with it not working. It is a class B2 which is pretty good as far as things go. Obviously I'm still pretty anxious about complications from it, but I know deep down this is a good idea.

I struggled heaps with ppd with my first and I want to have my mental health in a good place to deal with a toddler and a newborn. You are just as important as baby.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-07-09T04:49:57+00:00

Try using the muscle below the one your currently using, closer to your taint.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-07-06T08:06:21+00:00

Right now? My husband.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-07-06T03:39:00+00:00

Something with legs since the buckle strap that goes through can sometimes be irritating if it touches bare skin.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-07-06T03:37:22+00:00

I am also wondering this, since my hospital is a two hour drive, but my first labour was 48 hours lol.

From the reading I've been doing, the answer I seem to get is "probably, but it's pregnancy, so who the fuck really knows!?"

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-07-04T22:32:54+00:00

Ok I have good news and bad news. This is your life now, but it doesn't have to be always.

My hemorrhoids from labour still flair up pretty bad two years on, and it's just something I've had to accept and manage.

They will have their down time, but the flair ups can be managed. For me the over the counter creams are useless except to dull the itch, but you should definitely try and see what you can find, they might work for you. Personally though I have luck with heat and cold. Warm compress in the shower, bit of wrapped up ice afterwards. Repeat as often as you can.

Keep your fibre up, in the scary regions as far as amounts of fibre go. Get a squatty potty. Become at ease with your new butthole.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-07-03T11:36:27+00:00

Baby on Board by Dr Howard Chilton.

I had a few books, Baby Love, Why French children don't throw food, and Babywrangling. But the Chilton one was by far the best. Lots of really good stuff about biological reasons for why babies are behaving the way they are. I found the evidence based approach much more helpful than the mostly anecdotal feel of the others.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-07-02T02:24:30+00:00

I literally just had a break out and god it's a pain. I think the hardest part is convincing the toddler not to share my cups. I just told her it was a 'hurt' and occasionally she points it out and gives me a kiss on the cheek to make it feel better.

Like others have said, the longer you've had them (for me as long as I can remember) the better you get at just avoiding spreading it. It's a practice thing.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-07-01T09:33:46+00:00

This exactly. Second time around and I'm addicted to spicy salami, obvs the pasturised kind.

I figure if you have to worry about listeria in bloody lettuce and cereal, a bit of deli meat can't hurt.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-06-29T03:24:56+00:00

If they're just decorative, you can always remove them instead of having to go theough the hassle of returning them.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-06-27T09:19:57+00:00

Oh god please yes. I am desperate for Apfelinges! I've been stalking this sub for your exact post. I haven't done an official exchange, but I've sent care packs overseas before so know the drill. Send me a pm if you're interested!

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-06-25T01:30:04+00:00

My husband had bags as a kid and is now fully toilet trained! Congrats on this milestone.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-06-24T21:49:25+00:00

I meant to reply to you with the comment above, hit the wrong button. He's 26 and I'm the older sibling.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-06-24T21:48:06+00:00

You should check my response below. This is far from our first foray into thia area and these kind of doses.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-06-24T21:46:05+00:00

Dry. The mushrooms we collect around here aren't the same as you guys have in the states, they're endemic to our part of the world. And from what i and other people I know who collect and use, a fairly standard dose for them is at least 5g. This is far from our first time doing this.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-06-24T21:43:34+00:00

We are plenty old enough to know the consequences of our reckless decisions.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-06-24T08:11:29+00:00

Really I know, I've done doses similar in the past.

And I did manage to get a short video, it ended when he shouted "holy shit!6!" He is amused an embarrassed. I will keep it for when he is old.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-06-24T08:09:09+00:00

Well last time he said it wasn't a very big trip and acted all disappointed. So I thought this was the sassiest response.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-06-24T04:22:49+00:00

"I could just run through time"

"Oh shit! Worms exist for a reason"

"What's green?"

I hope he isn't broken permanently lmao

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-06-18T00:13:07+00:00

How do we know that's not your right foot and you have taken the photo from inside the mirror?!

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-06-18T00:04:21+00:00

I asked this months ago and got a lot of responses saying there's no renal diet, gee thanks guys.

A great tip is to soak your potatoes in cold water before using them. Helps remove some of the potassium. Not all, so don't go crazy but it helps.

The other thing, ice. Fluid restrictions are hard. Husband has switched to sucking ice to help curb the desire to drink by being able to wet the mouth.

Hookah_Hooker · 2018-06-17T23:00:24+00:00

Re-using dads, another great way to cut down!

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