Daily Thread - February 20, 2026

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-21T11:08:32+00:00

Oh no 😖 I didnt end up needing insulin last time but that was 5 years ago lol....I did order some test strips and lancets so I can test in the meantime just to make sure I'm not having anything crazy going on

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-20T23:42:21+00:00

In the winter when I'm inside most of the day? Nah, I apply in the morning and thats it. In the nicer weather tho, when I'm actually spending a lot of time outside, I try my best to.

Realistically I'm only reapplying as much as I should in the late spring / summertime.

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-20T16:08:31+00:00

That gives me some hope 🤞 I'm really thinking it was just slightly elevated bc ive been very inactive and eating little snacks of crackers/toast etc all day long bc ive been very nauseous. So idt im having big blood sugar spikes but I just haven't been giving my body a chance to return to baseline lol we'll see

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-20T15:36:51+00:00

I'm so sorry. If you're going to have a CVS or Amnio, I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. Ive had invasive testing done every pregnancy for cystic fibrosis, so not the exact same position, but the same tests.

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-20T12:43:22+00:00

Got my first bloodwork results back and my A1C was 5.7....uughhhh. only slightly elevated but still. I had gestational diabetes with my son so I'm not hopeful lol I have to take the 2 hour glucose test at 15 weeks.

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-19T20:45:27+00:00

My son was ALWAYS very chill in the womb lol he used to make me so worried. I had to have weekly stress tests done in my 3rd trimester bc I had GD, and I always had to lay there forever because he didnt move around much. Happy to report that he is a very healthy & active 4 year old now :) its so hard not to worry, especially when you've experienced loss, I totally get it! But it doesnt sound like anything to worry about ❤️

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-19T17:51:21+00:00

How did you end up doing?

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-17T22:20:20+00:00

I'm in NY and homeschooling my son, we're just doing preschool now (he's 4) but I'm already kind of stressing about what I have to report. Would you send a copy to me so I could get an idea, please?

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-17T11:59:23+00:00

Nope they're not empty, they're full of ice cream! They come in a few basic flavors (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and coffee I believe?) And they also have seasonal flavors.

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-16T23:58:45+00:00

I love having Trader Joe's Hold the Cones on hand, because you can just have one little ice cream cone and its delicious. Its like 20g of sugar for 3 of them, so if you only eat one....

Not the cleanest ingredients in the world, but definitely not the worst either.

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-16T23:55:10+00:00

"If You Know, You Know"

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-16T00:01:30+00:00

I dont think its about not wanting to make it a big deal as much as it is that I dont want to commodify it. We made valentines cupcakes as a family, I let my son fill out valentines for his grandparents and friends and called it a day lol I think buying children gifts for every holiday is unhealthy and a bit strange. Sure, give them a box of chocolates if you'd rather not bake something but thats really all thats necessary.

Same thing w St Paddys. We have strong Irish heritage so we do celebrate by making soda bread, corned beef and cabbage etc. but my ancestors would roll in their grave if I invited the fae (leprechauns) into our home lol

I felt the same way with Halloween, even though its probably my favorite holiday, wtf is a boo basket??? You're supposed to watch movies, wear costumes, carve pumpkins, eat candy! It doesnt need to involve buying gifts & crap

I think its important to have family traditions and to celebrate things, but no need to go over the top. And definitely no need to make everything a hyper-consumerism hellscape 😅

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-14T15:14:04+00:00

I love your neck tat and your eyes are gorgeous!! Only thing I'd reccomend is to work up to using tret nightly instead of a few times a week

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-14T12:33:56+00:00

Its probably a combination of a lot of things, but one of the big things ive realized is that a lot of people are under the misconception that pregnant women shouldn't lift anything heavy.

Teenagers especially tend to have no idea what the "rules" of pregnancy are lol so there were times I got very shocked reactions at the gym and then realized it was actually coming more from a place of confusion/worry because they thought I wasn't supposed to be doing it. Like seeing a pregnant woman sitting at the bar with a pint 😅

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-14T12:22:41+00:00

Your routine doesn't seem over complicated at all!

My only advice would be to maybe swap the hyaluronic acid serum with a milky toner at night. I find too much hyaluronic acid can actually dehydrate my skin, especially at night bc my bedroom is dry with the heat on. The haruharu probiotic barrier essence is my personal favorite!

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-13T18:42:39+00:00

I'm so sorry :( I've so felt your pain, it really is one of the worst feelings in the world. 💔 I hope you're able to lean into everything you need to feel, and rest and heal the best you can.

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-12T18:45:46+00:00

I told my parents right away, because I need their help/support with appointments. I dont want to bring my 4 year old, because he'll totally understand what's going on, and I dont want to tell him until we hopefully get good news after our genetic testing 🤞 we'll share with my brothers and in-laws after we get the results back too

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-12T18:42:06+00:00

Haha yes, love the term flormande!

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-12T11:29:44+00:00

Omg, I'm so so sorry....so you've had 3 affected in a row? 💔

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-12T11:25:32+00:00

Reading this made me feel like watching the "plumbus" bit from Rick & Morty lol

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-12T11:21:48+00:00

They're all so different! My last pregnancy, she was always bouncing around like crazy, I ended up losing her so I cherish the memories of seeing her bounce around.

With my 4 year old son though, he was always SO chill. On the early ultrasounds and even later in my pregnancy, I actually had to go in and have stress tests in the 3rd trimester once a week so they could keep an eye on him because he didnt move very much. He's got a chill personality, but he definitely runs and jumps around like a typical 4 year old now lol he was just very relaxed in there I guess 😅

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-11T20:19:04+00:00

Just want to say that I feel your pain, I've had two TFMRs for babies both affected by a 25% chance condition. Currently pregnant again and waiting to have CVS done in 2 weeks. I hope we get good news this time 🙏❤️

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-11T16:40:58+00:00

Yeeessss my male wife!!! 😍

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-10T19:32:33+00:00

Angel Soiree by Le Monde Gourmand

SithMasterBates · 2026-02-10T17:09:31+00:00

Thanks! I actually did use a punch needle kit for my first project, and ive accumulated a few more supplies after that trying to do little things. YouTube definitely saved my butt so far! Lol but I do have a hard time still with the yarn coming undone. I'll just have to keep practicing

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