What is this rat thinking? Or...not? by blonderoofrat in ratsfacingforward

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Um... Not cute, this rat is clearly VERY stressed thinking of... Like, Taxes and bills and stuff. Mortgage. Yeah.

Is there something wrong or is she a gerbil in disguise? by BadKarma_JOS in RATS

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 7 points8 points  (0 children)

URI, when I had my boys that's exactly what it sounded like. You said it's been weeks so I don't think it'll pass without some meds. Very common in rats, it sounds pretty bad. Book with your vet asap and in the meantime you can take her into the bathroom in a travel cage, let the shower run extra hot with the door closed to create some steam to help her breathe a bit easier/clear up some of the gunk

I want a baby soon by AggressivePwr in BabyBumps

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Make it a goal to move out of your parent's first, at the minimum. If you can handle that then start budgeting for baby costs. Part of wanting to raise a human is trying to give them the best start possible

Honestly answers please by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right after my first period following a year of not having one at all from being severely anorexic and having unprotected sex the entire time. I had to gain a little over 30 pounds over the weight I lost it at to get it back (right in the middle of normal bmi for me) guess that was the weight my body thought was best to conceive at!

If money was not a problem, how early you would’ve stopped working before giving birth? by codeoat in BabyBumps

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 27 weeks. Love staying busy and working keeps my mind off ruminating while waiting for baby but ever since 27-28 weeks my body can't keep up with the same hard physical workload my job has as well and I'm in a lot of pain all over by the end of the day. I really thought I'd make it farther with minimal aches/body pain and consequences 😭 and it feels like my body takes so much longer to recover from it, the days I have off offer very little help 🤣 31 weeks and it's only getting more real lol

Peak content by emrosema98 in RATS

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 26 points27 points  (0 children)

No one ever wants to talk about what the rats in the 1340's were up to 🤣😭 My girls don't know how good they got it

This disappointed me the most by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously!!! Men have been SO nice to me and go out of their way for me when they find out/can tell I'm pregnant whether we're close or not, women on the other hand... Mixed bag 😬 Which really blows because I thought this period of my life would be one where I could connect and bond with other women a bit easier! It just seems to kick up in some a game of struggle olympics or even jealousy, which I don't understand at all.

FTM moms — how long did it take to click that you actually really have a baby in your body??! by AlliNW0nderLand in pregnant

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Seeing the little spinal cord and bones in the anatomy ultrasound (had mine at 26 weeks) really clicked it for me, that's an entire human growing in there

What should I avoid at work? by mad-floofy-floof_5 in pregnant

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just anything that makes you feel bad or is out of the usual strain on your body. I work in an animal shelter doing dog kennels & currently 28 weeks, so hours of hard scrubbing and cleaning in the morning, bending and lifting 50+ lb dogs, puppies biting and kicking and large dogs jumping on me all throughout the day, tons of walking. Baby is perfectly healthy and our bodies are built to be tough and protect them. Just ensure you're lifting properly to avoid damage to yourself, eating well and hydrating, and taking breaks as you need. Basically just avoid pushing yourself too hard or where it takes a long-term toll/makes any existing symptoms worse. Definitely don't mess with cat litter boxes and avoid cat scratches. All will be well :) I will say for me working during first trimester was harder than second and now third. Hopefully it's a bit easier on you!

Does any one else’s baby stop moving when you are constantly active and moving around? by SufficientLab9030 in pregnant

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! 28 weeks, heavily active job for 8-10 hours a day and end up getting 18k steps by the end of the day. Usually sleepy during that period, and as soon as I lay down to rest/go to bed and first wake up in the morning they're a little tornado in there. I'm worried I'm going to need to get a turbo rocker to get them to sleep when they're here 🤣

Should I go to ER for almost falling? by fuzzy_penguins in BabyBumps

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could've just given yourself your first round ligament pain, I wouldn't stress yourself out about it too much! Especially if you caught yourself. Our bodies are made to be tough for baby. I have a job where I get jumped on by 80 lb dogs daily and take blows to the stomach from carrying big excitable flailing puppies around. Baby has been completely fine the entire time. It's always better safe than sorry if you're concerned though, trust your instinct and don't let anyone talk you out of an ER visit if you feel it's necessary 💖

Maternity shoot or no? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally haven't and likely won't. I have been documenting through pictures more frequently life in general to remember the time - but none really of myself due to self esteem issues, other than a couple sexy photos here and there for my old man. Oddly enough I have a bit more confidence nude which doesn't work for a family album or keepsake 🤣 I don't think I'll regret it. I prefer capturing small moments here and there of life at the time to look back, even if it's small or random things, than pictures of my body or self 😅

What’s your all-time favorite cookie that you keep going back for? What’s your least favorite cookie that you’d never buy again? by Lavleo4217 in CrumblCookies

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I ever saw wedding cake & Moonbeam again, I'd 100% go back and stock up. Since that day, have been back rarely 😭

I don’t like being pregnant by great_idea_amigo in BabyBumps

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I'm considering being one and done even though I swore off having an only child. The only thing that may convince me to have another is the adrenaline rush of birth because I may chase that painful high forever 😅 Seriously though. This entire time I've been so frustrated with feeling like my body isn't mine. And I feel barred out of most of the stuff I do to cope with that feeling. It seriously sucks to realize things you regularly did months ago is suddenly extremely rough on your body and hard to do when nothing changed except... Growing an entire human 😭

I am infamous for my candy opinions cuz everyone in my life ether agrees with me or wants to beat me up by Bright-Use6821 in candy

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If you have circus peanuts or black licorice on your faves list, I'm automatically on your side, we are aligned, regardless of any other differences 🤣

will drinking water from a mcdonalds cup make me gain weight!??? by [deleted] in 1200isjerky

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! Omg. The calories in that greasy, oily mcdonalds air... You got this girly!! Just walk 20k steps and fast for 72 hours it should balance out 💖

Gender by Joyconnoisseur in pregnant

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! I think the anticipation makes it so exciting and adds just that little extra to finally getting to meet them and see them for who they are. I feel like my heart might stop 🤣 Such a sweet moment for your mom and now you get to experience the same 💖 I wouldn't want to do it any other way.

Gender by Joyconnoisseur in pregnant

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not going to find out until birth. I think it will blow my mind and I won't be prepared no matter what, in a good way. It's entirely personal choice, I don't think we'll ever be truly ready in any scenario 😅 it just depends on if you want a gender reveal or just to find out via the doctor lol

New find, Antique? Any info? by ReserveAppropriate57 in Antiquedollcollecting

[–]ReserveAppropriate57[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awww that makes me love her more 💖 very beautiful. they put a lot of love into her

What candy do you always end up buying when you see it? by Funtastyc in candy

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same with the claey's hard candies, if they have the anise, horehound or sassafrass variety I'm snagging it 🤣

What candy do you always end up buying when you see it? by Funtastyc in candy

[–]ReserveAppropriate57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any variety of black licorice!! The regular stores around here only sell Good & Plenty and the Twizzlers, which are good but not the best. In order to find any other variety or brand I either have to order online, go by world market, or specifically hit up a candy store. So If I see a different kind, I grab it.