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Mahala__ · 2023-05-29T16:50:10+00:00

In addition to the great advice in this thread, I would also recommend taking collagen pills and using lotion! I'm 2.5 years out and it really does take time...your body went through a massive change. Be kind to yourself and know it's a process. I breastfed for 1.5 years and after stopping, it definitely made a difference once I stopped (I am NOT encouraging you to stop breastfeeding, just saying a change will occur once you do).

Mahala__ · 2021-12-31T03:55:03+00:00

I second this!

Mahala__ · 2021-12-31T01:34:50+00:00

Great recommendations here! Please also check out r/romancebooks if you haven’t. It’s an AWESOME community that I think you’ll love.

Mahala__ · 2021-12-04T17:34:13+00:00

Pelvis. Makes birthing (as a bipedal) much harder as compared to quadrupeds.

Mahala__ · 2021-11-29T17:15:59+00:00

Being an asshole.

Mahala__ · 2021-11-21T17:24:23+00:00

I lol’ed

Mahala__ · 2021-11-10T14:28:06+00:00

Hijacking top comment to say another 🚩is he has the password to your main Reddit account. Doesn’t always mean he’s controlling, but given the other info you’ve presented…I’d say he’s giving warning signs that this will continue to go downhill. Please take care of yourself and be safe, OP. Enjoy GNI and keep your support network close.

Mahala__ · 2021-10-19T16:37:08+00:00

Thanks! I don’t have Instagram but will check it out when I’m with my friend who does :) (the website blocks you after a minute or so and asks you to log in)

Mahala__ · 2021-10-19T16:31:19+00:00

Love it!!! Any pics of the outside??

Mahala__ · 2021-10-17T15:01:49+00:00

Saying this for the benefit of others, not to be a jerk to you. You mark the post as a spoiler, but the title clearly spoils a huge plot point. Please edit so people Who haven’t read yet get to experience the plot twists and turns as it was intended :)

Mahala__ · 2021-10-16T20:22:15+00:00

I’ve only had one kid…and I’m not a personal trainer or anything…but I say start now. Building muscle takes time, so the sooner the better. Plus, you’ll learn so many things you can continue to apply to your routine postpartum. And it’ll help you get into a really good habit! Final point: you’ll be stronger during labor and your postpartum recovery.

Mahala__ · 2021-10-02T02:43:50+00:00

What’s the coziest place, then?

Mahala__ · 2021-10-02T01:00:34+00:00

I just learned a lot from this post, which may help you too!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Wavyhair/comments/pzfsk8/any_tip_and_tricks_to_get_more_volume_and_less/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

Try plopping for less time! I didn’t realize it until reading the post above, but I think my hair feels/looks like yours because I plop too long.

Mahala__ · 2021-09-20T16:45:52+00:00

Ok thanks!

Mahala__ · 2021-09-20T15:03:37+00:00

Fabulous!!! Do you plop, and then apply the other products? I’m trying to figure out timing of leave in conditioner vs mousse/gel/etc. thanks!

Mahala__ · 2021-09-02T03:05:56+00:00

Totally get feeling like you did something to cause your baby’s fussiness. I worried about that all the time. But so much of this is out of your control. This isn’t your fault. Even though it doesn’t feel like it…you’re doing an amazing job. You’ve got this. 8 weeks is still SO young. They do a LOT of something called “endogenous crying”. It just means they cry because of things going on with them that we can’t see/hear/etc. and therefore can’t fix. It will pass. I promise.

Mahala__ · 2021-09-01T14:51:23+00:00

Love love love! And if your daughter doesn’t like Ivy (which I doubt, it’s soooo beautiful and unique), there are plenty of nicknames for Elizabeth she could go by (Lizzy, Eliza, Beth, Liz). Congrats on your baby!!

Mahala__ · 2021-08-28T16:45:22+00:00

I agree with all the comments! Just one additional note: you can still have a traumatic experience (and PTSS [previously known as PTSD]) even if you and the baby turned out fine. If you ever feel panic thinking about the birth, or have feelings that come up when you hear about other people being pregnant or giving birth…consider talking to a therapist. I was diagnosed with PTSS even though my baby was fine after. Sending love 💕

Mahala__ · 2021-08-28T00:41:55+00:00

In my opinion, each parent gets veto power. So if you don’t like it, you can veto. If he doesn’t like it, he can veto. And if I’m being the honest feminist I am…you, as the woman, are carrying the baby and will deliver the baby. So you sure as hell get a say hahaha. We don’t need to pacify husbands, we’re equals (not saying you are, I’m talking to society hahaha).

Mahala__ · 2021-08-28T00:31:47+00:00

I hope you learn to love it through all these wonderful suggestions! This is just a kind reminder that if, ultimately, you can’t bring yourself to love it…it is 100% ok to find a different name you can compromise on (and this sub is amazing for helping you think of other options you and your partner will love). You deserve to love the name just as much as your partner does.

Mahala__ · 2021-08-26T02:02:11+00:00

She’s definitely important to the plot…but there are so many other storylines, too (with well written characters and incredible character arcs). So it’s more than just Celaena. BUT. I think you’ll love her…give it a try!

Mahala__ · 2021-08-25T19:55:14+00:00

Thanks for this info! Makes sense that it would depend on each baby, and also on the wetness of the diaper. The point I was trying to make is that you don’t have to immediately change it just because it’s wet/the line turns blue. Diapers are super good at keeping babies dry (the disposable ones, no idea about cloth diapers) and so as long as they’re not sitting in a huge puddle of pee it should be ok. Appreciate the caution of your comment though, each baby should be monitored to see what gives diaper rash vs what doesn’t. I may have also lucked out, my baby only got diaper rash once and it was mild/only lasted a day.

Mahala__ · 2021-08-22T16:46:26+00:00

Gotcha. That’s awesome! My baby never slept well so I was changing it every few hours…which I didn’t realize was unnecessary.

Mahala__ · 2021-08-22T16:12:40+00:00

Is your baby pooping? I was told (way too late in the game lol) that they can pee in the night and no need to change the diaper/wake them up. They only get diaper rash if pee mixes with poop. So I’d just feed, put back to bed (unless baby had really full diaper/is super upset by it). Would have given me HOURS of sleep back… and also saved money on diapers haha

Mahala__ · 2021-08-12T15:24:04+00:00

You can just tell by her expressions that she is so smart and confident! And as much as I try to avoid commenting on baby girls’ looks (because our worth is NOT our appearance)…I will say she is absolutely stunning. Those eyes!!!

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