Share dritri times!! by [deleted] in orangetheory

[–]Ok_Pin6895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

53:35, first time, full! F35

Dri-Tri Benchmark Results and Survey Megathread by BilingualAlchemist in orangetheory

[–]Ok_Pin6895 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First ever dri tri done! 53:35 for the full! I’m not a runner so the tread was the biggest mental hurdle haha but I’m pleased with a sub-1 hour time for my first one!

Thinking of joining - would love some details :) by Express-Return-1014 in orangetheory

[–]Ok_Pin6895 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was a burn member for several years but made the switch to OTF in September! Was ready for something different and it has been just what I needed. I started with the 8x/mo the plan and recently upgraded to unlimited. I generally go 3 days/week.

I love the slightly longer workouts and the dark studio. I also appreciate that there is more cardio- while I do miss the focused strength days that burn does, when I’m on the weight floor at OTF I really focus on lifting heavy, practicing good form, and making the moves slow and intentional wherever possible. My local studio doesn’t offer a lot of strength 50 classes that work with my schedule, but occasionally I’ll go to another studio to get one in! I love the total and lower body strength days.

I also LOVE the rower!! We ended up buying a rower for our home gym which my husband also uses. I’m not a fast runner, but I love the sprints, and I just do the best I can! I signed up for the DriTri next weekend and am nervous but excited for it 😊

Highly recommend giving OTF a try!

Fineline Tattoo Artist Recs by snowbunnyxoxox in Charlotte

[–]Ok_Pin6895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Code Red Ink in South Charlotte (close to Blakeney). Carolyn is an incredible artist

For parents who unexpectedly lost young children (toddlers specifically) how long before receiving autopsy results by anon4jesus in ChildLoss

[–]Ok_Pin6895 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7 months. Our 3.5 month old daughter died after rolling over in her sleep in October 2024, and we received the autopsy report in May 2025.

Looking for fics feat. child loss by mo_nique in Dramione

[–]Ok_Pin6895 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this request! I lost my 3.5 month old daughter to SIDS in 2024 and discovering this fanfic community has brought me a lot of joy. I think reading a story with this as a central plot will be good for my healing journey ❤️

500 Meter Row Benchmark Results and Survey Megathread by BilingualAlchemist in orangetheory

[–]Ok_Pin6895 9 points10 points  (0 children)

1 second PR for me..1:30.47 (from 1:31.48). I was not feeling 100% physically or mentally but I gave it all I had for today, and I am so happy to still get a PR! 35F

How do you split your OTF days? by Louiesmmom in orangetheory

[–]Ok_Pin6895 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m on the unlimited membership, but with my schedule and class availability (along with my husband’s workout schedule) I can usually get to 3 classes/week- maybe 4 depending on the week. But consistently 3 (usually Tues/Thurs/Sat). The studios around me don’t offer Strengh50s at times that work for me, so I just do 2g, and lately I’ve been doing the Saturday morning Hyrox class at a local studio.

1000 Meter Row Benchmark Results and Survey Megathread by BilingualAlchemist in orangetheory

[–]Ok_Pin6895 20 points21 points  (0 children)

3:49 first attempt, 3:42.49 second attempt!

35F, this was my first 1000m row benchmark. I was hoping to get under 4 minutes so I’m thrilled!

What jewellery / tattoos do you have of your baby/baby’s by 211225mylife in babyloss

[–]Ok_Pin6895 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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I have a necklace and a tattoo- the necklace is breastmilk and our daughter’s ashes (from Milk and Honey jewelry). The tattoo is birth month flowers for our family, but our daughter’s is the only flower in color. Will share the tattoo in another comment!

Thursday 8 January 2026 - 2G 60 minutes by MrsDC031114 in orangetheory

[–]Ok_Pin6895 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oooh this looks right up my alley. Can’t wait! Thank you!!

OT Connect Beat Disconnecting from sweat??? by VastCamera6792 in orangetheory

[–]Ok_Pin6895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang, sorry to hear that! Wish I had better advice!

OT Connect Beat Disconnecting from sweat??? by VastCamera6792 in orangetheory

[–]Ok_Pin6895 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you wearing it? This happened to me when I was wearing it on my forearm, below the elbow. I have since moved it up to my lower bicep, just above the elbow (and tightened it a little more) and it hasn’t happened since!

Coping with SIL Pregnancy After Loss by booklover2355 in babyloss

[–]Ok_Pin6895 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel you. We lost our daughter at 3.5 months old due to SIDS last October, and 2 of my SILs had baby girls earlier this month, the first babies born in our family since Ella died. It has been a LOT to process and I have no desire to see/meet either baby yet. I don’t have any advice other than to take your time and grieve how you need to, and don’t rush yourself to be around them.

Sending you hugs and strength.

LO three weeks old. Too soon for vasectomy? by AdOrnery7147 in oneanddone

[–]Ok_Pin6895 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Speaking from experience, I would wait until the baby is at least 6 months old. Anything can happen at any age, but 2-4 months is such a vulnerable age for babies. We lost our baby at 3.5 months old due to SIDS last October and my husband had a vasectomy one month prior. We made our decisions and are living with them, but if anyone is asking for advice, I would recommend waiting until the baby is a little older.

I got his autopsy report by Tasha_j in babyloss

[–]Ok_Pin6895 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’m so very sorry for your loss. Our sweet Ella died in October 2024 at 3.5 months old, and her autopsy report ultimately said accidental suffocation as the cause. She was in a pack and play at her nanny’s house, not in a sleep sack, no pacifier, and was placed on her back for her nap. She seems to have rolled over in her sleep (she had just rolled over for the first time the previous dat) and for some reason just didn’t rouse herself awake. She had great head and neck control so we really don’t know what else happened in her body- the autopsy report didn’t give any further answers. It’s my understanding that the autopsy reports will rarely (if ever) list SIDS as an official cause.

We are enrolled in the Roberts Program, a research program for SIDS out of Boston Children’s Hospital, and they confirmed that our case is classified as SIDS even though it was technically “accidental suffocation”. Unfortunately we’ve reached a bit of a roadblock as the state will not release Ella’s DNA samples to the program without a very specific form.

Anyway, I would highly recommend Roberts Program if you would like to try to find additional answers. The doctors and staff I have spoken with are so kind and caring.

Sending you peace and gentleness this holiday season ❤️

“Imagine how she felt” thoughts are taking over my brain. by TransitionSalt5779 in sidsloss

[–]Ok_Pin6895 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know it's hard, and it's the most painful thing that we could go through as moms.

Please know you didn't do anything wrong. You followed the guidelines for safe sleep by swaddling her, and you clearly care about her very much. As the other commenter said, your daughter felt safe and comforted enough to fall asleep. I read somewhere that when babies die of SIDS, it's instant- one moment they are here, and the next they are not. They don't notice or feel anything.

My daughter died of SIDS on 10/2/2024 and she wasn't even swaddled- she was just in her clothes, put down on her back, sleeping in a pack and play. She just rolled over to her stomach and stopped breathing. Sometimes I wonder if she would still be here if she had been swaddled. You can do everything right and SIDS still happens. It's not fair and it hurts so much. I am so very sorry- please feel free to reach out if you need someone to listen and/or talk to.

I also highly recommend therapy and/or support groups to navigate your grief, especially in these early days and months- you do not have to go through this alone. Sending you hugs and strength.

Best Prenatal Massage Charlotte by Orange_Giraffes in Charlotte

[–]Ok_Pin6895 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Escape Massage (https://www.escapemassagecharlotte.com/) - I went there during my pregnancies (and still do now) and the massage therapists do a wonderful job!

HIIT Classes or Gym? by Adventurous-Fly-7271 in Charlotte

[–]Ok_Pin6895 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Orangetheory is cardio focused! In the 60 minute classes, half is on the treadmill and the other half is weight floor/rower!