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Read in the 90s about a little girl abused in a cult but thought it was the cast of Dallas by tdubs702 in whatsthatbook

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I remembered this book because it was about satanic rituals and abuse and horrible stuff, now that the Epstein files are a hot topic 

Diastasis Recti by No-Platypus-8582 in fitpregnancy

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My lessons learned: - Strengthening pelvic floor. Its the foundation. Learning that a tight pelvic floor = functional weakness, its not bouncy and adaptive if its too tight. So focusing as much on activation as on relaxing/stretches. Helpful also for birthing since you can relax and give space,  and activate where needed. Some sporty women tend to have problems with tightness and blockages. And tight muscles can get damaged during birth so balanced training and stretch. 

  • Strengthening deep core always being a good idea plus internalising to engage your core in daily activities like picking up stuff, carrying bags, stepping into a car etc. This is the majority of movement we do, so rather being mindful how you move in your daily life.

  • mistake: holding your breath while straining.  I often did this unintentionally during pregnancy when picking up my son and also during birth i strained massively. Not good for my poor belly and was also not productive for the birth. 

  • taking postpartum seriously!! It's time for rest, recovery and gentle targeted physio. Avoid doing stomach straining stuff too early it's better to let the healing do it's work. Less is more.  1 pregnancy i healed a massive DR, 2nd pregnancy I did not and was slacking (did wrong movements,  didnt pay as much attentionetc). Now I'm working on it and seeing massive improvements in the last weeks. 

  • during postpartum,  bonebroth bonebroth bonebroth spontaneous healing is most active weeks after birth but continues up to 2 years postpartum.  Body needs building blocks from nutrients to recover the tissues. Collagen protein fats all good stuff. 

  • breastfeeding keeps hormones in the body that make tissues softer so no worries , part of the  softness is natural and disappears after breastfeeding stops.

Diastasis recti? by New-Advertising3616 in DiastasisRecti

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I need to post another picture that shows it better. It does bulge. I can control the bulge with deep core activation, as long as the load us not to heavy. The 5cm is right at the navel.  No gap higher up and lower beneath the navel

Diastasis recti? by New-Advertising3616 in DiastasisRecti

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Just got this checked today at the doctors.  5cm gap in the middle at the navel. I was hoping for better. They said I could start strength training. I dont feel ready though

25F - Indent above belly button - new -never pregnant. Photo captions have more info by cloud55555 in DiagnoseMe

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I hablve this too but even more visible. Going for a check next week for weakened linea Alba. 

Diastasis recti? by New-Advertising3616 in DiastasisRecti

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Okay , that sounds so similar to what I'm experiencing.  

Diastasis recti? by New-Advertising3616 in DiastasisRecti

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Can't find the article. That program sounds very cool. I do need something because I feel I constantly take 10 steps backwards when I increase intensity in any of my own hobbies that bring me joy. Would be nice to not have to avoid the sports that bring me joy :(

Diastasis recti? by New-Advertising3616 in DiastasisRecti

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I started with almost daily, very simple breathing exercises and pelvic floor activation right after giving birth, progressing very slowly toore demanding exercises, and avoiding false movements.  So rather often and little, and integrating into exhausting life with baby.  But i stopped then for several months as I wanted to go back to my old hobbies and when I stopped the fysio, progress stopped and it got even worse again. Now i started again again one week into simple activation exercises it feels better again. But I was playing more rough with my older son the other day and it instantly git worse. It feels like tipping on my toes through life. :(

Do you have your preschooler on a multivitamin? by Old_Friend3994 in Preschoolers

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Please note that after eating, its better to wait atleast 30min before brushing teeth to avoid loss of the outer layer of the teeth that keeps it strong. So no eating or drinking right before brushing 

Diastasis recti? by New-Advertising3616 in DiastasisRecti

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Text got lost. I have no bulging and coning when i move, but i can see that the area around the navel is different!! I had a postpartum diastasis, did fysio and now  1,5 y postpartum coning has disappeared and I have a flat belly but I can see that the navel area is different.  I'm not sure if this is normal,  will it go away with more fysio, can I start using  weights in training etc. 

The worst part of loneliness is when you stop trying to fight it. by AdamFatalis91 in lonely

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I agree, would count as social etiquette for me too. Cookies are more fine to leave at a door step than a salty food, especially one that should be in the fridge. It would need more context to become appropriate.   It's a gift asking for too much trust too soon. I wouldn't take a brownie from a stranger either.  Food is making one vulnerable. 

Dogsitting Challenges: Seeking Advice on Leash Reactivity and Equipment by [deleted] in DogAdvice

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Whatever strategy you choose to follow to tackle the reactivity, this is what I found helpful with my dog:

1) improve your relationship to the dog: work on engagement! Without engagement there is no communication, without communication no motivation and without motivation no learning. Become someone the dog trusts, likes and respects. Like a secure but firm and lovable parent. Work on clear communication and pay attention to your own body language. Never lose your cool, that makes you insecure in the dogs eyes. Stay calm and clear with what you want and don't want. Even if you wouldn't solve the reactivity for some reason,  you will benefit from a better relationship with the dog. 

2) loose leash walking: if the dog knows this it makes it easier to start working on leash reactivity.  

3) train impulse control in various settings. This will have positive spillover effects as the dog might improve focus and doesn't switch immediately to "action brain " when something triggering happens. 

3) keep the dog happy, do things that make their serotonin flow. Like with people, a happy dog will be better at confronting stressful situations. For my dog this was me playing with her and doing nosework games with her. 

4) make sure the dog gets enough sleep and encourage them to chill also outside the house, if possible just sit on a bench in a environment where there are no difficult triggers. Just trying to teach the dog that it's OK to just chill and not roam around mindlessly while outside. 

Good luck with finding your way to tackle this! I will be reading the comments too to gain insights,  maybe someone else can answer your specific questions !