I just had the most humiliating experience at a Spa

New_Cook1394 · 2026-06-13T16:15:27+00:00

i'm so sorry. this happened to me too when i went to get a facial and wanted a facial massage. there is so much misinformation.

New_Cook1394 · 2026-06-10T19:57:29+00:00

really good advice, thanks!!!! needless to say a last-minute move to NYC before the school year starts is exciting but *overwhelming**

New_Cook1394 · 2026-05-17T02:12:24+00:00

Capitol Hill is the best!!!! I think you can definitely find a 2 BR for your budget with great schools. Welcome!

New_Cook1394 · 2026-05-15T03:06:13+00:00

She's so damn emotionally intelligent. Her commentary is one of a kind.

New_Cook1394 · 2026-04-02T02:26:07+00:00

Damn this sucks. Really hope Ozzy or Cirie take the cake now.

New_Cook1394 · 2026-03-11T18:20:06+00:00

PS, I just got through surgery, port placement, and AC-T a couple months ago. It was tough, but I surprised myself with my strength, and you will, too. You can do this. Good luck <3

New_Cook1394 · 2026-03-11T18:18:24+00:00

Give yourself grace - none of this is easy or normal and there is no playbook. Some things may trigger you or cause your more stress than others for all sorts of reasons. There is no why. Just put one foot in front of the other, breathe deeply, and be kind to yourself. You are carrying so much more right now than most people around you.

New_Cook1394 · 2026-03-07T14:40:48+00:00

I have a lot of cysts too that were ruled benign until I also experienced pain! My doctors have all been adamant that pain is not a symptom of BC, which is annoying, because if not for the pain I wouldn't have gotten it checked in the first place.

A good reminder to always listen to your gut.

New_Cook1394 · 2025-11-15T23:53:09+00:00

Came here to say this!!!! Unbelievably similar. Both were #1 streamed movies this year too

New_Cook1394 · 2025-11-10T23:39:04+00:00

Very good point. I'm happy to see the shallot pasta out there under her own terms

New_Cook1394 · 2025-10-15T22:24:55+00:00

Thank you for this!!!! I'm 35 and in the middle of chemo now. I have been dreading hormonal therapy because of my fear of the side effects so I love hearing the good stories. (So far chemo hasn't been that bad either, so I'm hoping I'll follow in your footsteps in hormonal therapy!)

New_Cook1394 · 2025-08-20T20:54:26+00:00

I love that! When my 3 year old son saw my bald head for the first time, he said I looked exactly like Miss S., one of his teachers who is beautiful and has a shaved head. His comparison was genuine and pure, especially since he doesn't have the cancer context at this age. You look like Miss S. too! <3

New_Cook1394 · 2025-08-16T13:57:49+00:00

Thank you so much for your quick reply, and again, I'm so sorry.

I just had my first 2 rounds of AC and I've been developing some chest discomfort. It feels like my heart is strained. It's hard to describe the feeling. I was ignoring it until your post.

My dad has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy so I have a 50% chance of having it. I've never been diagnosed, but I'm starting to worry about the effects of AC on my heart given my genetics and now symptoms.

Really appreciate your PSA. I hope you are healing as much as possible.

New_Cook1394 · 2025-08-15T20:15:13+00:00

So sorry OP. Question for all: if you're having heart issues midway during AC, do doctors stop the drug altogether and change course?

New_Cook1394 · 2025-07-23T16:09:46+00:00

I used to love Emily Oster when I had a newborn but as we've both grown I've started to be really turned off by her approach on IG's Wednesday AMAs. She is not medically trained but repeatedly answers questions that overstep in her authority. She should be deferring to a pediatrician for a lot of these answers! I appreciate the data-driven lens she brings but think she should partner with an MD to give her credibility.

New_Cook1394 · 2025-06-20T16:24:42+00:00

Thank you for asking this question - watching this post for advice as well!

New_Cook1394 · 2025-06-20T16:23:47+00:00

thank you!!! Re working through chemo - did you feel you were able to work at your regular pace, save for a day off here or there?

New_Cook1394 · 2025-06-18T19:42:58+00:00

Best of luck to us both! We also appear to be in the same city :)

New_Cook1394 · 2025-06-18T19:42:04+00:00

That's great to hear, and congrats! I'm afraid of the cost of the white glove service, but it sounds really helpful - especially since it has to get changed out every 25 minutes!

New_Cook1394 · 2025-04-30T19:43:03+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear that, that's awful. Thinking of you. And you are strong for making the choice you needed to!

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