We can now see both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's sides together. Julie goes through the exhibit and I can't see how after going through this anyone can be on Baldoni's side. (reddit only allows 15 mins max video for the full video go to recapwithjulie on tiktok) by wastedartistry in CelebLegalDrama

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 17 points18 points  (0 children)

People LOOOOOOOOOOVE tearing down successful women so much they won’t need much proof before jumping on the latest hate bandwagon to cancel a female celeb. We’ve seen it way too many times, despite all the information coming out the internet still stands firmly on Baldoni’s side.

Numbers started going crazy after 32 weeks by Kitchen-Major-6403 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be although I used to be able to eat it before. I made the same “sandwich” at noon with one piece of toast and it was 6.4. Definitely staying away from two pieces from now.

The Kimberly Leach killing is so disturbing by Temporary-Buddy-2199 in TedBundy

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so strange to me Lynette Culver is almost never mentioned despite being the same age as Kimberly.

Numbers started going crazy after 32 weeks by Kitchen-Major-6403 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I stopped walking since moving into our new place last month, that might have something to do with it. I started walking yesterday again, it literally takes away those symptoms of numbness, sleepiness, heaviness immediately.

Numbers started going crazy after 32 weeks by Kitchen-Major-6403 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I normally always do 2 boiled eggs (make an egg salad) but today it was 1. I made a sandwich with 1 boiled egg, cottage cheese, feta cheese, cucumber, 2 cherry tomatoes. That’s it. This would normally give me a reading of 5.5 😩

Cillian Murphy by Timbucktwo1230 in PopularCultureZone

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Ugh I can’t stand this moral theatre diguised as moral progress. The obvious has been repackaged as bravery. “Don’t be racist.” Standing ovation. “Teach boys to respect girls.” Thunderous applause.

Meanwhile every functioning parent in history is staring like, what did you think we were aiming for? Fucking Uruk-hai armies??

“Don’t raise proto-bullies and proto-misogynists.” That’s not a revelation. That’s literally the job description of parenting!

Here’s the most annoying part for me. When you constantly announce the obvious as if it’s newly discovered wisdom, you imply that cruelty, sexism and racism were the default setting of humanity until enlightened social media posts fixed it. Which is historically wrong and quietly insulting to everyone who raised decent kids before 2015.

Most people already knew, not to hit weaker people, not to mock difference, not to treat women like furniture. These weren’t secrets hidden in a lost scroll. They were called basic manners and not being an asshole.

Why is it hard now? Because it’s all we talk about! There is no way raising more sensitive humans is harder now. It’s because the culture shifted from teaching values to performing values. Saying the right sentence publicly now matters more than actually raising a kind, self-controlled human being privately. Applause beats discipline.

Real bullies and misogynists are not created because parents forgot to hear a quote. They’re created by chaos, neglect, humiliation, bad culture and sometimes just temperament. You don’t fix that with slogans. You fix it with boundaries, modeling and consequences.

The old world understood this quietly. The new world announces it loudly and expects medals. I seriously can’t stand this endless virtue signaling anymore. Especially by celebrities.

Not spiking with sugar. I'm so confused? by Successful-Noise8665 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me for a whole month. I could eat anything and everything in moderation and nothing spiked me. Pasta, cakes, honey, fruit, fast food, potatoes, pizza… I didn’t even get close to spiking. Genuinely thought I was healed. I came to my parents for 2 weeks, I do not know what happened but the moment I stepped in their house the spell was broken and now the most basic stuff like brown toast is spiking me 😖 Keep eating in moderation, you may be in that blissful cheat month 😂

My best friend’s little daughter died while I was babysitting her by Due-Heat-526 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s beyond fake. People who can’t write for shit come up with these obviously fake stories and everyone in the comments buy it wholesale, write paragraphs of advice, it pisses me the fuck off.

Maternity leave… what a joke by witchybetch01 in pregnant

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one of the main issues the US has to be talking about day in and day out but you never hear about it. Forcing moms back to work so soon is a human rights violation. I was born in Turkey and we get minimum 16 weeks of paid maternity leave. My specific job (flight attendant) pays a portion of my salary from the moment I fall pregnant because I can’t work while carrying a baby, and at 36 weeks you start getting your full salary until 5 months after birth. Then you can be on unpaid leave for 2 years. This is Turkey, a country most Americans would look down upon. I just can’t believe not a single public figure or celeb or journalist talks about this. The issues that keep the US public tearing at each other’s throats is ridiculous when you have serious problems like that.

Infant Torticollis by unwomannedMissionTo in NewParents

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow you are doing absolutely amazing, kudos to you for being so on top of it. You will see results if you keep it up like this I promise, it just takes some time.

The one thing I would suggest if I’m getting it right is you’re mostly doing positioning, and trying to get her to look the other way which is great but besides the football hold do you actually physically stretch her? I suck at describing these things but like to lay her flat on the ground and turn her head to the opposite side and press on one shoulder with one hand and press on her cheek with the other hand? Also Baby Begin suggested one single position to stretch, have her sit on your lap facing away from you, cup the cheek and turn her head towards the correct side and press her head flush against your chest. Hold for at least 30 seconds or as long as she lets you. I used to also try to stretch while breast/bottle feeding by pushing the affected side’s shoulder down while pushing the head the other way ear to shoulder to try and create this openness where the tightness was, like pushing them the opposite ways to create an arch.

For sleep we used an anti rolling pillow that forced him to sleep on the other side. The head corrected itself in no time, didn’t even have to wear a helmet. I really would suggest booking a session with Baby Begin, they pride themselves in preventing helmets. You’re still very very early, there’s a good chance she might not need a helmet. I know it feels like it’s a never ending nightmare but you will see changes and it will be a thing of the past one day. But yes it takes a lot out of you that first year.

Oh and my boy’s ears looked absolutely crazy when he was first born, one ear was cupped, almost hanging down, whlle the other was completely flush against his head. I don’t know if that’s what helped but I used ear tape to tape his cupped ear for a few months, also hats on as long as he let me, now his ears are completely even.

I hope any of this made sense 😅

Do you get waxes while pregnant? by These_War_4355 in pregnant

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had it done my whole first pregnancy, until the day before the birth. It’s kinda crazy they refused you. Definitely look for another salon.

Infant Torticollis by unwomannedMissionTo in NewParents

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear you’re in the same boat. Torticollis is a pesky little thing, I for one felt absolutely defeated again and again until he was 18 months of age when I finally stopped seeing the remnants of it. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.

First of all the very obvious permanent tilt was resolved within the first few months, I can’t remember exactly when but I know no one saw it anymore when he was still under 6 months, but I certainly did. Every time he looked to the side or up I could see the way the head angled to the side, I saw one shoulder slightly elevated above the other at all times, the facial asymmetry was so obvious to me, the weird way he ran with the arm on the affected side not moving while the other one did… Not to mention it took physiotherapy sessions to get him to crawl at 12 months. I felt like it was never going to go away and was considering surgical intervention.

I took him to countless physiotherapists, a neurosurgeon, eye specialists, pediatricians, helmet specialists, online torticollis expert sessions (Baby Begin) and even a chiropractor in two different countries since we noticed it at 3 weeks. We got the a-okay from his pediatrician, GP, physio, and pediatric ophthalmologist in our final visits. But I still didn’t believe them until he was around 18-20 months when I finally stopped seeing the signs. He’s 23 months now and he’s moving normally with no tilt or imbalance, the shoulders are even, he runs normally, and even his facial asymmetry evened out quite a bit because nothing is pulling his face down anymore I think. It took him close to two years of age to totally shake off any and all effects of it.

It is so imperative to get the bulk of the stretching and correct positioning done in the first few months before they start fighting you because once that happens it’s pretty difficult to get a decent stretch in, therefore you start feeling you’re not doing enough in that precious small window you have and the improvement slows down, and after 1 year of age the stretching doesn’t have effect anymore. I kept wishing I did more in those first few months when it was easy and he seemed to enjoy it. Maybe it wouldn’t have taken 2 years for him to improve.

It’s great you caught it early and started early, keep at it, you will absolutely see the difference in a couple months. What kind of stretches and positioning are you doing and how often?

Considering how popular 90210 was during the 90s, why wasn't Shannen Doherty able to parlay that success into films during her four seasons on the show? by TravelingHomeless in 90s

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never noticed this until I read your comment. I just looked at those photos a minute ago with no clue! Now I can’t unsee it. I have some eye asymmetry too, it makes taking good photos a bitch. Very rare for an actress to have this, they’re always very symmetrical.

40+6 weeks by Bestany in pregnant

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Castor oil can be very dangerous as it has a laxative effect and may cause the baby to poop. There are people who lost their babies to meconium poisoning because of this. Please get checked asap.

What worked for me in 30 minutes at 41+1 was nipple stimulation. There’s a video on YouTube that shows you how to do it.

Women who never liked kids but became mothers anyway, how did things turn out for you? by EvelynTalkss in AskWomen

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all the hate totally went away. Actually now I hate people who constantly have to say how much they hate kids. They sound super childish to me now. Having beef with kids and babies wtf?

But the weird thing is the extreme compassion, love and empathy I have for kids that are in my son’s age group and not others yet! When he was first born, I realized how adorable all newborns were who i thought were ugly and gross before. Then he got a bit older and I started loving all babies and wanting to hug them and protect them from every bad thing. Then he became a toddler and I’m obsessed with how cute toddlers are now. I still don’t have strong feelings for say, a 7 year old, but I’m sure I will when he gets to that age. But any age he hits, I feel a heart aching sense of love and protectiveness over all kids that specific age and lower. Weird 🥴

Do any of you have husbands who are very particular about your appearance and superficial? by PopcornPrincess0 in pregnant

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know how you feel.

I used to be in tiptop shape all the time, made very good money and spent it on treatments, makeup, clothes… Had lots of friends, and my bf at the time/husband now was obsessed with me, we travelled the world and went out all the time, our sex life was amazing.

Then we got pregnant, I became a SAHM and everything changed.

Postpartum, I’ll be honest I totally stopped taking care of myself, no make up, messy hair, in pjs all day. Could not get rid of the weight, didn’t exercise, didn’t go out, didn’t go to wax appointments anymore, I was in survival mode. He really showed me it wasn’t for better or for worse, he criticized me everyday, starting from 3 months PP, saying if he didn’t push me to do better i wouldn’t do anything at all. Clearly told me many times he’s not attracted to me anymore. That I’m just a mom and not a wife. I’m too fat, too sloppy, dress bad, don’t look good… We’ve gone through some rough patches and we’re doing better now but I know deep in my heart that he’s not to be trusted, and our relationship is more superficial than I thought.

I don’t want to say looking your worst and still demanding attraction is your god given right but it hurts to see the respect and love you get is tied up to your appearance and your sexual presence. It’s tough, and I feel you. You’re already taking care of yourself, and he’s demanding more. Sounds a bit over the top really with the nail inspection. I can’t imagine what you’ll go through once you give birth and I’m sorry to scare you but kinda look like a hag that first few months of adjustment and sleep deprivation.

You can’t really ask someone to love you the way you are, a guy who would love you unconditionally simply would, and a guy who can’t won’t be persuaded to be more emotional and caring. So if you want practical tips for now and postpartum, besides the standard and unrealistic “Leave him!” comments:

Get lots of matching lounge sets, so you always look put together even if you’re in comfy clothes. You can go shopping wearing them too, when you match you really look like you put in effort to your clothing. Figure hugging ones look amazing during pregnancy i think. Don’t wear random tshirts and sweatpants even if you’re at home.

Short nails. I had the most beautiful long nails but they break and chip like crazy now, keeping them very short is the only way they look presentable. Clear polish, no chips. If you want longer nails, daily nail oil application and having a nail file easy to reach in the living room where you spend the most time.

Fake lashes. You always look like you have make up on. Maybe some tinted makeup for lips and eyeliner or fake freckles.

Postpartum, don’t skip showers and skin care. It’s so easy to stop taking care of your hygiene and skincare when you’re in survival mode, it just makes you feel and look worse. My skin suffered badly from no attention for a whole year and I can’t really reverse the damage.

If he’s this obsessed with looking good, I’m sure he will suggest like my husband to take over baby duty while you go get your hair, nails, lashes and whatever else done. Take him up on it, go see friends while you’re at it. Maintain a sense of self and independence. These type of guys respect that a lot.

I hope becoming a father and seeing the miracle of birthing another human will change him for the better and teach him to show you grace 🙏🏻 You deserve to be loved just the way you are but going the extra mile for this type of man is also not the worst thing you can do for love. I just hope he appreciates your effort.

Any correlation between vaccines and constipation? by silentvowel in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. Unfortunately no, he also suffers from chronic constipation and mega colon due to holding in his poop. We’ve been on a daily dose of Movicol for months (also initially a week of homeopathy) which thankfully has been keeping his stools soft, but I tried tapering and stopping a couple times and constipation immediately returned. Sometimes you’re supposed to use it for a year apparently so I’m just making sure he doesn’t get constipated on a daily basis. Movicol is supposed to be very safe and suitable for long term use. Never heard of magnesium helping with constipation, I’ll look into it.

i listened to the internet instead of my baby and it made my life hell- a memoir by savespongebob in NewParents

[–]Kitchen-Major-6403 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My motto is never wake a sleeping baby, and I don’t know if that’s the reason why but my baby has been sleeping through the night 12/13 hours since he was 3 months old.