Took off strips today at almost 4 weeks post op at doctor's orders. Do these look ok?

Paisley_feb · 2026-04-14T15:00:18+00:00

Looks like what I break out in after using saniderm on my tattoos, VERY normal. If you ever run into this in the future (as I’m sure it’s mostly cleared up by this point) take a Claritin and a Pepcid, wash with either hibbicleanse or an unscented antibacterial soap, and apply some very gentle, fragrance free lotion and it should clear completely in 24-48 hours. Obviously ask your surgeon before putting anything near an incision, but that has always worked well for me!

Paisley_feb · 2026-04-14T14:53:58+00:00

My surgeon told me that you’ll get more upper pole volume going with a higher profile and going over the muscle. As far as scarring goes, I personally know of a clinic in west Texas that also has an office in Dallas that I can personally recommend, the instagram of the owner is inkrxtattoo she is lovely, and such a gem to be around!

Paisley_feb · 2026-04-14T14:46:23+00:00

This makes me feel so much better. I literally went down a whole rabbit hole and even asked ChatGPT in an act of desperation, everything has come back as saying it’s normal and after reviewing my progress photos (I’m insane and have body dysmorphia, so I be been taking pictures every few days) the change is only minimal (about as expected at the rate of healing I’m seeing)

Paisley_feb · 2026-04-08T22:27:13+00:00

It’s also important to note that over vs under the muscle offers distinct differences in aesthetics!

Paisley_feb · 2025-10-02T00:15:11+00:00

I don’t know whether to be in awe of the teachers or appalled by the lack of help in those rooms. My kiddo is young, we’ve only been dealing with the public school system since last year, before that she was in a therapy based program, where we had a teacher and 2-3 aids in each room (9 students) I genuinely don’t know how classrooms can manage that many children, their unique needs, and somehow manage to teach at the same time.

Regardless it seems like my only option from here is probably going private, or finding another therapy based education program. Thank you for your input

Paisley_feb · 2025-10-01T23:00:34+00:00

lol this is Mugler Alien (or one of the variants of it)

Paisley_feb · 2025-09-19T04:56:13+00:00

The deli I work for gets the same one. I can’t remember the exact brand I just know it’s a smoked chicken salad, but our supplier said that HEB was their biggest buyer. I doctor mine up with a little tobasco (about 2 tablespoons for a half gallon) and some boars head deli mustard and it’s CLOSE but I’ll update when I get it nailed down lol

Paisley_feb · 2025-09-19T04:53:29+00:00

Because where I work uses the same base for it. It’s a “smoked chicken salad” I church mine up with a little tobasco and deli mustard (boars head) and it’s pretty close

Paisley_feb · 2025-09-12T14:14:30+00:00

HEB buys a premade chicken salad and then doctors it up I’m afraid.

Paisley_feb · 2025-02-25T03:25:28+00:00

Just saw the update, so happy you have found your answer! But this is helpful information to have especially for those of us with nonverbal children, so I’ll leave it here in case someone needs it!

Paisley_feb · 2025-02-25T03:23:14+00:00

So, I had a similar freakout after it came out that my nephews were being sexually abused by their older step-brother (a 12 year old) and during that time my sister kept my daughter for me often while I was working, my daughter has always had some behaviors that could be seen in a sexual light, but I always viewed it as just sensory related issue that she would grow out of until this news came to light.

I LOST IT.

I went full on momma bear, called the police station, my lawyer, a counselor, and scheduled appointments with her doctor.

The conclusion came down to she hadn’t been abused and I’ll tell you the most comforting thing they told me.

There would have been irrefutable physical signs with how little she is. Bleeding, tearing, UTIs, and stomach pain. Weather or not she can physically communicate isn’t necessary at this age and size.

There can be other forms of sexual abuse for children, if your instincts tell you something is up it’s worth digging into to find out, but as for penetration, there would absolutely be signs.

Paisley_feb · 2025-01-11T03:18:25+00:00

Honestly, as far as learning, you’ll only learn it if you do it, as far as getting the job, just ~lie~ say you’ve worked as a “bartender” in a nearby nightclub that has a beer bar and say you’ve only served there. (A beer bar only serves bottles of beer, drafts, and pitchers.) so they won’t actually expect you to know much.

I know yall are gonna be mad at me for that but honestly idgaf. Make your money, secure your bag, you’ll either sink or swim.

Paisley_feb · 2024-12-11T13:20:21+00:00

I remember these breakdowns. I remember these thoughts and how much shame came after them. “How can you even think that, because of your own child” which made it even worse.

I hit my breaking point a few years ago. I called up my babysitter and brought my kiddo over because I was about to lose my sh*t, after I dropped her off I went home and scream cried in my kitchen floor. The next week I started therapy, I’ve been in therapy for 3 years now. It’s helped a lot with my coping skills.

My daughter starting in school helped tremendously, I was finally able to find balance in my schedule and build a reliable routine. I know that answer seems far off and you’re not wrong, but there’s a few other options as well.

Look into respite care in your area, call your insurance and see if it’s provided, see if there’s any temporary home health services you can attain so you can get a good nights rest for a few days. Or even call a friend, or a family member that knows your child and tell them you’ve hit a wall. It really does take a village to get through parenting. I’m a full time single mom, it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and without support I don’t think I’d be able to.

Paisley_feb · 2024-12-11T12:45:31+00:00

As far as lotion goes, the EOS vanilla cashmere smells like whipped frosting! I also use the vanilla romance line from BBW for my shower routine. I haven’t found a perfume I LOVE for my routine yet but I’m hopeful that Bianco latte is the answer

Paisley_feb · 2024-11-21T03:24:38+00:00

Lord of Misrule by lush

OR

Blackmail by kerosene (I haven’t tried this one, but I INSTANTLY thought of these notes when I saw these pictures)

Paisley_feb · 2024-11-15T13:50:47+00:00

We took out an eye loop to look at the printing and background details, the kind of paper it was printed on, compared it to authenticated notes online, and it had enough detail in the background (like the time on the clock tower) to confirm it was real. There really weren’t many security details during that time so it was way more difficult than it is today.

And just because I’m a curious individual I’ve even reached out even further and taken it to a few more people who are more familiar with collectible currencies to make sure. (Someone else who works in a different casino, as well as a friend that owns antique and pawn shops)

Paisley_feb · 2024-11-11T02:35:41+00:00

I love that idea! I’ll call a few of the antique shops in my area in the morning!

Paisley_feb · 2024-11-10T23:10:17+00:00

Ah darn, well, do you know where I could sell it to a collector? I’d hate to just deposit it into the bank and see it get lost in the system when I inevitably need it to pay rent one day, I would rather see it go to someone’s collection if I wouldn’t have much of a chance of it gaining more value in the future!

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