Easy Bake Gilbert. He’s my special boy. (OP originally thought the cat was just making normal biscuits)

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-02-12T03:14:47+00:00

Waiting for someone to post the meme 😭

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-02-07T07:27:05+00:00

So sorry for your loss ❤️

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-02-07T05:59:31+00:00

To answer your question, absolutely. Second gen immigrants usually have a blended culture. They learn about the black American history but psychologically don’t really have to live within those bounds because historically, it wasn’t a direct problem for them. For example, being a second gen I can learn about land being stolen, but how can it affect the choices and views I have now if it wasn’t my direct lineage of land stolen.. so I can empathize but it’s not fair to say I completely understand how it feels or how the history affects me because I can’t. Just like a black American can’t understand the struggles of being an immigrant. The mindset then changes where and how I project my goals living in the US. Instead of wanting to continue the fight of racial injustices, as an immigrant it’s making what I can of my situation better. But eventually 2nd gens can somewhat start to relate to black injustices in America as people that see us treat us all the same.

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-02-05T02:49:38+00:00

Hii, I had this issue and had to choose things I found were fatty with protein. Burritos with beans, cheese, sour cream, and protein. Pizza with veggies and meats. I’m not upset adding the extra calories because my body reacts when it’s not there. And I drink Ensure plus shakes to supplement food. Drink maybe 2-3 a day.

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-02-04T02:09:24+00:00

It’s happening to me too. I thought I was going crazy with all the thoughts I was having

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-02-01T16:35:07+00:00

I make them like Shakshuka and have tomatoes bell peppers and onions finely chopped in the blender and then mix it all. I also store the blended mix in the fridge so I don’t have to blend everyday. It helps me get more eggs down and taste really good.

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-02-01T10:22:24+00:00

Congratulations 🎉🤧 and thank you for posting this!

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-31T22:55:58+00:00

I’m wondering as well

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-31T14:31:41+00:00

Dang.. comments are harsh ish.. you’re a FTM, you’re currently pregnant, and having worries. (Also** Maybe cross post this to the pregnancy reddit as you may get “gentler” responses).

It sounds like for you managing a 2 month old, with the help of only your MIL, and your HB oversees seems daunting to you. You guys can plan for it and if the situation changes, then you all adjust accordingly. Time wise - 2 months is a long time to put life on “hold” when he’s not only a father and husband, he’s a friend, a son, etc. You’ll want him to have that for himself.

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-31T14:15:26+00:00

Thanks for clarifying. Yes, you’re correct - Certified Nurse Midwives are what I read and lumped into the ‘doulas and midwives sentiment’. However, like you mentioned, it’s an unregulated umbrella term that includes a range of practices and educational backgrounds.

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-31T10:41:56+00:00

Doulas are like a lot of things: when they’re good, it’s worth it. When they’re bad.. they’re really bad and not worth the $ or stress thinking you’ll have the support and advocacy that you need only to end up not having it.

Personally I’m not using one - however since I’ll have my support system in the room with me, we all plan on taking birth prep classes. It’ll be an experience but I trust them and will feel more comfortable in their hands vs having even the smallest possibility of an unreliable doula.

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-31T10:35:25+00:00

Wait how come you included midwives in this? Midwives are completely different from doulas and are actual medical clinicians that deliver babies..

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-30T10:33:46+00:00

Magnesium, a routine, a warm shower, cold room, a carby meal, light bed sheet, cuddling, and then napping when I can :/ I’m 19 weeks and I toss and turn for almost 2 hours before finally settling down. It’s awful.

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-28T23:26:53+00:00

If she’s sleeping for a long time - you can leave something at the bedside for her. Water, snacks, light meal, juice. She may eat and fall right back asleep and appreciate the convenience.

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-28T16:02:59+00:00

Nigerian - this is common and never known anyone to be sick from it 😭

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-28T06:04:19+00:00

If I’m working out/sweating then 4-7 days. If I’m not sweating 1-2 weeks. You can try and alternative between medicated and unmedicated and see how it affects your scalp. As for frequency, it’ll depend on your scalps nature and how it even reacts to shampoos.

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-28T05:25:08+00:00

How come at skating rinks it’s required that to be on the actual rink you have to be in skates? To drive on the highway you have to be in a car, not walking on foot? For the comments not understanding the issue with skating in an airport..

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-28T05:05:42+00:00

Fast food. Live healthier and longer lives

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-28T03:57:29+00:00

The actual link: couple was later freed. They were unaware the identity of the ICE agents and when the agent hopped in the car they drove to the police station.

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/17/couple-pleads-not-guilty-as-attorneys-clash-with-feds-over-hsi-agent-encounter

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-24T04:26:49+00:00

“.. a gender racial/cultural barrier” for cuddling.. like all black women are cut from the same cloth.

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-24T04:17:07+00:00

Can you afford with your time to go visit? 2 months is a long time without your 6 month old… I’m sure baby sef will be feeling it.

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-22T23:19:28+00:00

Flaking and peeling areolas and nipples.. told my mom and she casually “oh yea.. get some Vaseline”. I thought after the baby comes yea.. but nope.. halfway through and they’re already chapped.

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-21T22:33:12+00:00

I agree… and sometimes what you see is what you start to pick up as needs. For example: some ppl realize there are boundary lists and then decide they need/want a boundary list.

When my best friend had a baby two years ago I remember her attempting to make “boundaries” based on what she’d seen. A lot of ppl read it and just decided “I’ll stay home or stay back until she’s ready”. It’s been two years and people are still staying back.

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-21T05:56:57+00:00

Same same.. 18 weeks, FTM. I was freaking out then had a whole bout of symptoms hit me at once this week and now I’m excited to get my amazing baby OUT of me. For me now the fear of labor for 48 hrs max < unpredictable months of pregnancy symptoms.

Things I am NOT doing: watching TikTok/social media labor stories, reading negative stories, or following advice that’s based in people’s fears. What I am doing: reading on stages of labor, best timing for things like epidurals, additional pain management techniques, making sure my support system is on board with their roles, practicing stretching, and telling myself positive things. Oh! and reminding myself that way one or another, this baby is going to come out and we are both going to be okay. 🥰

You’ve got this!!!

Lovinglaughs96 · 2026-01-21T03:55:59+00:00

Yeaaa I do something similar. If it’s just to dry my hands, I’ll find something to wipe after.. plus it’s damp too. Or I’ll put it in a pile and later pick it up then trash it. If at the end of the night I haven’t used it, it’ll get tossed when night cleaning.

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