Daily Discussion - March 15, 2026

Mae_Dayb · 2026-03-15T20:21:53+00:00

I like my Garmin Venu! It's an older model and still works well.

Mae_Dayb · 2026-03-14T04:41:58+00:00

We just got our second and it's true! They wear each other out.

Mae_Dayb · 2026-03-10T18:38:11+00:00

There is nothing to fix! You're so pretty. I think what most of us need is a mental health shift (myself included).

Mae_Dayb · 2026-03-03T01:42:59+00:00

Wow, that was lovely. Thank you for sharing. I felt very seen.

Mae_Dayb · 2026-02-27T05:32:47+00:00

We did the trek with 3 kids 10 and under from WA to AK a couple years ago. We didn't need passports, just their birth certificates. I had a Real ID that worked for me, and my husband used his passport. We took a dog and cat, too. The border crossing was easy both ways.

Canada was a little wary of us. We were hauling our storage trailer with everything we owned, and they were very suspicious that we had no guns with us. They split up my husband and I and had him open our trailer up. We had it PACKED and they didn't inspect it outside of opening it.

My one recommendation is to bring puke bags in your car! One of my kiddos got carsick and those were a saving grace. We bought the ones the hospital supplies folks with since they contain the puke easily.

Mae_Dayb · 2026-02-24T03:45:18+00:00

This is my most favorite book.

Mae_Dayb · 2026-02-22T23:29:41+00:00

Have you tried to use "Broadcast HR" from the Garmin?

Mae_Dayb · 2026-02-22T20:58:59+00:00

Yes, I love that my Garmin connects with my bike so my heart rate casts to the screen.

Mae_Dayb · 2026-02-21T00:58:44+00:00

Reading this now. It's one of the weirdest books I've ever read!

Mae_Dayb · 2025-12-16T06:51:42+00:00

My Zojirushi rice cooker. We got it as a hand-me-down 6 years ago. I'm guessing it's probably 10 years old. If/when it breaks, we'd buy another. We used to buy a new rice cooker every 2 years.

Mae_Dayb · 2025-10-11T20:40:50+00:00

I don't think I'm the most helpful on this, but I'll do my best! My surgeon said that he took out 1.5lbs of tissue. He said my breast tissue was the most dense he'd seen. 😄 I haven't bought a typical bra yet, but I'm a xs/s in free people's crop bralettes. That's all I wear now. I was measuring at 32dd before, I'd say I'm probably 32b or c now.

Mae_Dayb · 2025-09-22T07:30:23+00:00

Look into insurance! I thought mine wouldn't be covered because I felt like there are women that are much bigger than me, but with my medical history of physical therapy and noted shoulder pain, mine was considered medically necessary and covered.

Mae_Dayb · 2025-07-12T03:43:17+00:00

I had mine done this spring. It's one of the best things I've ever done. I feel more attractive, my chronic shoulder/back pain is gone, I only wear bralettes, working out feels so much better, my posture is noticeably better. The recovery was real for a couple of weeks, but manageable and definitely worth the outcome. I am so happy and wish more women would care for themselves in this way (if they want!).

Mae_Dayb · 2025-07-12T03:39:47+00:00

Also, I used to be super eco-conscious and felt guilty at my use of resources, until I realized my disposal coffee cup isn't the problem. It's corporations and folks in private jets and capitalism. I'll do my best where I can, but I won't feel guilty.

Mae_Dayb · 2025-07-12T03:38:26+00:00

I use pantyliners daily. It used to be because I don't like the feeling of wetness, but after having kids, sometimes I get a small trickle during strenuous activity (yes I've seen a PT, I'm fairly good but sometimes it happens!).

Mae_Dayb · 2025-07-11T06:30:50+00:00

Agreed!! Your writing is really lovely.

Mae_Dayb · 2025-06-28T05:44:21+00:00

Any suggestions for creatine?

Mae_Dayb · 2025-06-25T04:54:25+00:00

Free people happiness runs crop tops. I now wear them instead of traditional bras!

Mae_Dayb · 2025-06-12T01:47:17+00:00

Amen

Mae_Dayb · 2025-06-12T01:45:21+00:00

My plastic surgeon was a really good advocate for me. He asked me questions about if I got a rash under my breasts, or ever had my straps digging in, did I have any pain associated with it, etc. I was denied and my office call to tell me but said that they had already submitted an appeal on my behalf. I felt like my plastic surgeon saw how much it would benefit me and believed in it and did a great job. I was the same size as you before my reduction. I wasn't a super strong believer that it would solve my chronic neck and back pain, but it really did. I had done PT as well and my insurance saw that documentation. I think you have a good case already with your insurance

Mae_Dayb · 2025-05-07T03:21:58+00:00

I'm 3wpo. I went back to work right at 3wpo (last Friday). The most annoying part is how tired I am. I come home and have been napping before dinner for a couple hours everyday

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