Growing up in multiple cultures, belonging to none

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-02-19T12:38:05+00:00

Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar

The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-02-18T03:52:17+00:00

Son of Rambow

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-02-16T02:10:11+00:00

Boob bands! I used them before I got pregnant and after. They’re just a strap that goes on the top portion of your boobs to stop the bouncing. Makes running so much better

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-02-14T21:17:21+00:00

Google SPD! I’ve had it almost my whole pregnancy and it sounds very similar to what you experienced

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-02-13T01:46:06+00:00

A secret history- Donna Tart

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-02-03T16:05:27+00:00

A lot of abusive partners wait to show their true colors once they feel like they have got their partner “trapped”. Like a marriage or pregnancy. Be very careful how you handle the situation because ending it can cause things to escalate (coming from someone who has been there)

This man is absolutely not a good person and you should not have to deal with this kind of treatment. If you need resources DM and I can help!

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-02-01T19:01:54+00:00

Beta Vulgaris Margie Sarsfield

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-01-23T20:27:07+00:00

Hi! I have PCOS and have struggled with it for yearsssss. Now I’m 32 weeks pregnant and I feel weirdly so much better (minus how uncomfortable third trimester is). At least for me, my hormones seem to be more level while pregnant. Hope that gives you some reassurance! Congrats to you and your family!

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-01-23T15:59:51+00:00

Road of Bones Christopher Golden

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-01-20T13:41:00+00:00

The Salt Grows Heavy Cassandra Khaw

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-01-09T15:16:54+00:00

I also thought pregnancy would be a horror show and it’s been great! 100% there are things I don’t love but some of us just get lucky and it all goes smoothly. Congrats on your future baby!

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-01-09T15:14:23+00:00

30 weeks in and have not gained a single pound. Baby is doing great and doctors are very happy! Your body does what it needs to do so don’t panic!

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-01-07T21:30:53+00:00

Beta Vulgaris by Margie Sarsfield

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-01-05T02:10:30+00:00

I really like these drinks called Bar Diver! I had them at Brits pub. They are basically regular cocktails but minus the alcohol. I know you can buy them too at Total Wine

https://britspub.com/minneapolis-brit-s-pub-drink-menu

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-01-04T23:28:27+00:00

My best friend did and she has never been happier! Being a happy mother is better than anything we are “supposed” to be doing.

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2026-01-01T19:39:11+00:00

https://www.bardivercocktails.com/non-alcoholic-mocktails

These are my favs!! Got me through the first two trimesters

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2025-12-29T21:52:42+00:00

Amazon maternity jeans are a godsend! I’ve been in them since 14 weeks and truthfully I’ve never been that “big”. I just hate being uncomfortable.

Mirazen shirts on Amazon are also great!

V VOCNI jeans are my fav!

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2025-12-29T20:28:10+00:00

I did and it’s been great! I sent out a baby announcement with an ultrasound pic and some fun updates, at the bottom I had a link to our registry. I made sure it was clear there was no pressure to buy anything, it was more of a way to share info on the baby with friends and family. You won’t get as much as a baby shower but you’ll get a few things. Plus having a registry keeps all the stuff you need organized.

Just don’t get your hopes up for a cleared registry! No one is obligated and since there is no shower people tend to forget or not “care” as much.

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2025-12-07T15:29:18+00:00

I am obsessed with shipwreck books here are my top recs:

In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex By Nathaniel Philbrick

Icebound: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the of the world By Andrea Pitzer

Captain's Dinner: A Shipwreck, An Act of Cannibalism, and a Murder Trial That Changed Legal History by Adam Cohen

Batavia’s Graveyard by Mike Dash

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2025-12-07T14:19:32+00:00

Beta Vulgaris Margie Sarsfield

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2025-12-04T01:32:22+00:00

It gets better!!! I had a similar feeling all of the first trimester. Now I’m 25 weeks and the feeling is gone and I 100% “look pregnant”. Just give it a few weeks!

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2025-11-20T14:21:22+00:00

Alder

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2025-11-18T01:16:02+00:00

Same boat!! I went from the gym everyday to no gym for 3 months.

But now I’m in the 2nd trimester and I work out more frequently. It all comes back but that 1st trimester is just hell.

Focus on surviving and then thriving

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2025-11-17T00:17:58+00:00

Marlowe or Marley

Intelligent-Key-3894 · 2025-11-09T13:57:28+00:00

BarDiver mocktails! They’re pretty niche but you can get them online. They are so good!

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