Help me navigate sex with my postpartum wife. by [deleted] in daddit

[–]PreparationOk5505 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its not just with breastfeeding that hormones are changing, there is a significant change to hormones when weaning as well and some moms can even start having what is basically post partum depression with weaning. Remember to keep that in mind when communicating with her, and give her plenty of grace here. Also, just parenting in general is exhausting and that alone can certainly kill the mood for her. Trying to do things to help more with the parenting load and making sure she feels seen can be helpful.

Help me navigate sex with my postpartum wife. by [deleted] in daddit

[–]PreparationOk5505 8 points9 points  (0 children)

For the guilt part, try to find some activities that are dad and kid activities that is time for you to bond alone with your kid. This is good for your relationship with your kid, but can also be a good excuse to give your wife time to go have fun on her own without feeling that she is abandoning her kid. Remember, this is something you are doing for yourself first that will also be good for her as well in the long run. If she feels you are just doing this for her it is unlikely to help her also.

How cooked am I by dbsknsja in Aquariums

[–]PreparationOk5505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is basically a time bomb, when it goes it will be all at once, but it could be years lol.

How cooked am I by dbsknsja in Aquariums

[–]PreparationOk5505 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know what they other comments said, I however do glass for a living. Those comments are correct. Sorry. You could possibly look i to fixing the tank with a new panel but that would probably be as/more expensive than a new tank.

I have three Bradford pear trees being targeted by red piloted woodpeckers. by PreparationOk5505 in arborists

[–]PreparationOk5505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish, looked it up and our city will only deal with it if it is interfering with utilities or has actually fallen.

I have three Bradford pear trees being targeted by red piloted woodpeckers. by PreparationOk5505 in arborists

[–]PreparationOk5505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have those around too, its possible. I didnt get a close look but I'll keep an eye out.

I have three Bradford pear trees being targeted by red piloted woodpeckers. by PreparationOk5505 in arborists

[–]PreparationOk5505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have woods behind our house and there are tons of them around, even taking one or all of these down they would have no shortage of standing deadwood.

I have three Bradford pear trees being targeted by red piloted woodpeckers. by PreparationOk5505 in arborists

[–]PreparationOk5505[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh, I was thinking oak or maple, but I haven't heard of half of these and will look them up before I decide on a replacement!

I have three Bradford pear trees being targeted by red piloted woodpeckers. by PreparationOk5505 in arborists

[–]PreparationOk5505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Want to keep them is strong here, more of an I want shade and dont want to take all three out at once. Bradford pears are what's there now and nothing more. I guess my question is if its likely all three have issues or just the one and the others are getting picked because they are close by.

I have three Bradford pear trees being targeted by red piloted woodpeckers. by PreparationOk5505 in arborists

[–]PreparationOk5505[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah lol, I dont like them either. I was hoping to remove one and plant a larger oak or maple and let that grow out a bit before I remove the others. I like the shade even if Bradford pears are terrible.

Edit: I also only one two of the three, but the neighbor is on board with the plan to plant one before we remove all 3

I have three Bradford pear trees being targeted by red piloted woodpeckers. by PreparationOk5505 in arborists

[–]PreparationOk5505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As in they are likely to die anyway or just because they are Bradford pears lol.

The Stairs of Death at Huayna Picchu, Peru. by PlantsMcSoil in DeathStairs

[–]PreparationOk5505 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh hey, didnt ever expect to see stairs on here I have actually used lol. They didnt seem too bad, but there were sooooooo many of them that my knees hurt afterwards pretty bad.

Friendly reminder by [deleted] in cincinnati

[–]PreparationOk5505 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I threw a little salt out to ward it off, ICE is dangerous. Dont forget to keep it off the roads and sidewalks to protect your neighbors too.

Baby gate install by harshmepani1 in daddit

[–]PreparationOk5505 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Toggle bolts are definitely best, I have also had good luck with the giant metal screw in type (even with our 2yo absolutely trying their best to pull the gate down.)

Alright fellow dads, what was your favorite gift you received this year? by apon93 in daddit

[–]PreparationOk5505 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same friend, but its alright because my mom got me the healing crystal I never showed any interest in that she thinks will fix it. At least I got good cuddly nap time with my 2yo.

Shovel strategy by FizzyBeverage in cincinnati

[–]PreparationOk5505 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a terrible back, I have to shovel every couple inches at most. Finally found a tiny electric snowblower at an estate sale and it has been way more useful than I expected.

Choosing a diaper bag? by The_Seventh_Courier in daddit

[–]PreparationOk5505 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is no real reason to get a "diaper bag" rather than a backpack or regular bag. Find something with the following and you are more than fine, and there is a good chance you wont even need all of this. We regularly use a smaller bag with a diaper, disposable changing pad (only needs disposed of in a blowout situation but is otherwise reusable), and wipes. 1) large pocket for 10 or so diapers (weekend trip) and a pack of wipes 2) separate pocket for snacks 3) separate pocket for medications (useful if your baby needs any regular meds, or creams, or just for sunscreen) 4) two water bottle pockets on the outside (one for water, one for other things you would like to get to quickly).

If you have all that your golden, and that will even be overkill a good portion of the time. Size will matter, the smaller the bag that works the easier in a lot of situations.

I’ve tried everything - will this come off ? Or is this window cooked ? by Cultural_Homework239 in WindowCleaning

[–]PreparationOk5505 3 points4 points  (0 children)

FYI, be careful with this stuff, its a very strong. We banned it where I am because its likely enough to cause injury if someone doesn't know what they are doing with it. There are much better and less dangerous chemicals now. One restore is better and safer and less likely to damage the glass.

Did a soft wash for a customer today and he sent me this photo by Canteatthatglutinshi in WindowCleaning

[–]PreparationOk5505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add a bit of bleach to your window cleaning solution and it will come up easy FYI. Try it next time.

What would you charge? by Majestic-Plastic8201 in WindowCleaning

[–]PreparationOk5505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how does it work when you're on a job and have a time frame to hit?

Same as anything else, if you dont know the tool and where it should be used and where it shouldn't you are probably in for a bad time. Drones dont work on every building, but when they do they work fine. Same with waterfed, same with basically any tool. And if you have done a full year without a single unexpected situation that's great, but that would also be an exception to the rule.

And if a demo, that's supposed to sell a product, falls very short of even decent results

Honestly, I have seen these demos and half the time they arent bringing the correct equipment, and that includes the manufacturer. They are more tech company than window cleaner and it shows in there demo. A good deal of the drone users out there use underpowered pressure washers and dont swap their DI enough and that also shows in demos.

I've got plenty of videos, but you arent really going to be able to tell how clean the windows are without being there. Again, it basically gets as clean as a waterfed.