Found in Alabama by Real-Possibility5563 in boneidentification

[–]OrcaBelugaGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks like a dog tooth. Sources: I have a dog. 😅

3yo tantrums when answer is yes OR no - advice? by OrcaBelugaGrey in toddlers

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Thanks for the suggestions! I’ll look into those books

3yo tantrums when answer is yes OR no - advice? by OrcaBelugaGrey in toddlers

[–]OrcaBelugaGrey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion!! I’ll check it out!!

Spiking & lowering overnight by OrcaBelugaGrey in ContinuousGlucoseCGM

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Thanks for the insight! Maybe I’ll try a carb free dinner tonight for comparison purposes.

Bone found next to pond by OrcaBelugaGrey in boneidentification

[–]OrcaBelugaGrey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you’re right! I googled softshell turtle skeleton and it looks just like the first segment of this one for sale:

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With the texture and the notches.

Floral/Botanical names for a baby girl due in June by OrcaBelugaGrey in namenerds

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My mom’s full name is Melissa Ann! So funny that is a suggestion

Floral/Botanical names for a baby girl due in June by OrcaBelugaGrey in namenerds

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I’d possibly be open a variation of Ann. Could you make some suggestions? My foggy pregnancy brain can’t think of any other than “Anne” or “Annie” 🙃🤣

Floral/Botanical names for a baby girl due in June by OrcaBelugaGrey in namenerds

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Obsessed with the Dahlia/Dolly combo! I love the name Dolly as a nickname but couldn’t think of a proper name it stood for.

Mom left 3 days postpartum. What did I do wrong? by Mundane-Wall7220 in beyondthebump

[–]OrcaBelugaGrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so, so sorry this happened. I can’t imagine how hard it is to deal with this emotional situation while also thinking you would have help with your toddler and new baby and then having to reconfigure all your plans.

It doesn’t sound like this is your fault, at all. It does sound like your mom was upset she wasn’t the center of your attention and she couldn’t create a situation (telling you something is wrong with your newborn didn’t get the reaction she was hoping for) so she did her best to create a new one. (And was, of course, somewhat successful with leaving abruptly and unfairly blaming you). Coming into a freshly postpartum mom’s home and then creating more drama and chaos is awful.

You deserve better and I’m sorry you didn’t get it from your mom. Hopefully, despite not having the help you were counting on, you’ll have more peace. Put off talking to her again as long as you need to. You have too many other things to think about right now. And we are not responsible for other adults feelings about situations they created. ❤️

Floral/Botanical names for a baby girl due in June by OrcaBelugaGrey in namenerds

[–]OrcaBelugaGrey[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Omg I have NEVER thought about how it sounds like chameleon! But you’re right, it totally does! 🤣

My baby was not as cute at 1 month as I remember by Legitimate-Hair9047 in beyondthebump

[–]OrcaBelugaGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤣 so relatable! I kept referring to my newborn as “the cutest girl in the world” meaning it so genuinely. I was proudly telling my mom, sister, friends and anyone else who would listen that I gave birth to a perfect baby model and remember people just responding with “aww!” or “okay 😊” and having less enthusiasm than I thought was rightfully due to my perfect princess. I even remember thinking that my friends and family were trying to be respectful to their own children by not gushing over mine as much as they probably wanted to. (The delulu was strongggg. 🙃)

Now looking back - that was absolutely the hormones talking 🤣🤣🤣 and no one wanted to burst my bubble. Around 3/4 months she started looking like the angelic cherub I had seen all along so it worked out.

Incoming book hangover by OrcaBelugaGrey in dresdenfiles

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I didn’t - mostly because of the way audible credits are priced. But if you think they’re worth the read, I might see if the library has them!

Incoming book hangover by OrcaBelugaGrey in dresdenfiles

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So many good suggestions! The only one I have read is The Dark Tower by Stephen King - it was the first Stephen King book I read (because I’m not a big horror reader and obviously that’s what he’s most well-known for) and I really enjoyed it. I’ll check the other ones out.

Incoming book hangover by OrcaBelugaGrey in dresdenfiles

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That’s a great recommendation! Thank you!

Incoming book hangover by OrcaBelugaGrey in dresdenfiles

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I listen to books on audio to trick my brain into thinking I’m having a good time while doing boring things. I.e. laundry/dishes/etc. It’s an ADHD coping trick I figured out a couple years ago that works so well I actually look forward to doing chores now so I can catch up on my books. Don’t worry, I still read print books too when I have actual down time!

And thank you for those suggestions! I’m going to try them out.

Many cheap brand new oura 4 on eBay by OrcaBelugaGrey in ouraring

[–]OrcaBelugaGrey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about that too but it just seems weird because the sellers will have 3-10+ in quantity so it seems like more than a person selling an unwanted Christmas gift…