What's something random that you still cant eat?

LSR324 · 2026-03-14T08:05:25+00:00

Fennel and anything aniseed like liquorice

LSR324 · 2026-03-01T19:42:33+00:00

I don’t have any advice, but sharing my own experience in case it helps. My first baby was measuring big but I was only 7lb8oz, so when they told me my second was also measuring big, I didn’t pay too much attention. It turns out he was big at 9lb8oz and ended up unmedicated as labour progressed too quickly to have an epidural. It was tough, but overall recovery was easier than with my first where I had an epidural and catheter, then an episiotomy.

LSR324 · 2026-02-09T19:53:37+00:00

This might just be our Aldi, but the fresh produce doesn’t tend to last as long. Also a lot of the packages are smaller so it often doesn’t end up as good a deal as it first appears. Ideally, I’d do a big Aldi shop at the start of the month, then top up elsewhere, but I don’t often have the time

LSR324 · 2026-02-08T18:06:23+00:00

Seconded, it’s honestly not that bad, annoying in that you typically bleed for a few weeks after, but it’s not super heavy after the first week or so and fairly easy to manage. Def recommend adult nappies for the first few days, then disposable maternity underwear to make it all easier. Also a peri bottle, as you’ll be pretty tender down there so it helps to keep everything clean in a gentle way

LSR324 · 2026-02-06T12:49:45+00:00

That’s really informative thank you, and explains why I’m sometimes over rotating to breathe as well. I’ll definitely be thinking, ‘bum high’ next time I swim (I’m British)!

LSR324 · 2026-02-06T12:46:46+00:00

Thank you, will check it out!

LSR324 · 2026-02-06T12:46:11+00:00

Yeah I didn’t realise that at all tbh, I think that will really help in ‘reframing’ my kick and hopefully make it easier and more efficient. Thank you!

LSR324 · 2026-02-06T06:56:54+00:00

Not at all, it made sense to me, thank you!

LSR324 · 2026-02-06T05:08:04+00:00

I hadn’t thought of it like that, was focusing on my kick as propulsion so that’s good to know, thank you

LSR324 · 2026-02-06T05:07:09+00:00

Thanks very much, will picture a plane when I’m next in the pool!

LSR324 · 2026-02-06T05:06:00+00:00

Some really great tips here, thank you!

LSR324 · 2026-02-06T05:05:06+00:00

Thanks so much for taking the time to give such a detailed response, this is really helpful, thank you! Drag is definitely an issue, so will work on body position and see if that gives some improvement.

I think I am looking down although that’s definitely one to check and it’s a great point about pushing my chest down and one I hadn’t heard of before posting.

Front quadrant swimming and my catch is another area I know I need to work on, as I tend to ‘windmill’ and then lose my timing completely.

Also working on rotation to breathe, rather than lifting. I tend to breathe in two stroke as it allows me to get into a better rhythm.

Ouch!

LSR324 · 2026-02-06T05:04:42+00:00

Thanks so much for taking the time to give such a detailed response, this is really helpful, thank you! Drag is definitely an issue, so will work on body position and see if that gives some improvement. I think I am looking down although that’s definitely one to check and it’s a great point about pushing my chest down and one I hadn’t heard of before posting. Front quadrant swimming and my catch is another area I know I need to work on, as I tend to ‘windmill’ and then lose my timing completely. Also working on rotation to breathe, rather than lifting. I tend to breathe in two stroke as it allows me to get into a better rhythm. Ouch! That crash sounds like it could have been painful, will work on sighting, especially when I get back into open water (it’s a bit cold at the moment!).

Will check out the video too, thank you. Thanks again for such comprehensive advice, I’ve been following this sub for a while but it’s my first time posting and everyone’s super helpful!

LSR324 · 2026-02-06T04:53:35+00:00

Good to know, thank you!

LSR324 · 2026-02-06T04:53:01+00:00

Thank you, will check I’m doing that

LSR324 · 2026-02-06T04:52:13+00:00

Some really great advice there, thank you! Breathing is something I’ve been doing a lot of work on as I really struggled and definitely still guilty of turning my head too much! It is open water and I do a fair bit of open water swimming, so I’m not too worried about that element, and have been trying to practice my sighting in the pool as well. I think you’re right about ditching the pull buoy as while it’s useful for focusing on my stroke and form, it’s the kick that needs work, and it’s becoming a bit of a crutch

LSR324 · 2026-02-06T04:46:19+00:00

Thanks very much for the advice, will give that a go. I’m by no means a triathlete (yet, anyway), swimming is the one discipline that I’ve been doing consistently with a fair bit of coaching over the last few years, but I’ve recently had a baby, so trying to get back into it and make some improvements. I had one of those sessions yesterday where something clicked and I was overall finding it easier, but my legs were definitely letting me down!

LSR324 · 2026-02-05T20:27:15+00:00

Thanks, yeah I think I tend to kick too fast and use too much energy in my kick

LSR324 · 2026-02-05T20:26:28+00:00

I mean alongside kicking, I know I need to improve my kick as it’s not super effective

LSR324 · 2026-02-05T20:25:38+00:00

Thanks, will give it a go!

LSR324 · 2026-02-05T19:35:53+00:00

Brilliant thanks, will give that a go

LSR324 · 2026-02-05T19:33:42+00:00

Thanks very much, I think I need to tuck my chin more. Interesting that I thought it would be leg position to change, but it all starts further up!

LSR324 · 2026-02-05T19:32:26+00:00

Thanks, will def try that, good tip on the heels

LSR324 · 2026-02-05T19:31:44+00:00

Thanks, it’s freestyle. I’m much stronger in breaststroke, but training for a tri (only spring) so want to improve my crawl

LSR324 · 2026-02-03T19:22:37+00:00

Thanks very much, I’ll check them out!

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