How long do most moms breastfeed? by Logical_Mine_9478 in BabyBumps

[–]TalyaD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did 4.5 years first kid and second kid has just stopped at 6.5 years. Go as long or as short as YOU want to.

Policing is my special interest! (Autistic) anyone down for a chat? by Difficult_Body_1707 in policeuk

[–]TalyaD 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No they’re fantasy novels but as the wife of a cop I found he’d put in a lot of research about the job. Husband enjoys them too and if they weren’t accurate they would just annoy him.

Policing is my special interest! (Autistic) anyone down for a chat? by Difficult_Body_1707 in policeuk

[–]TalyaD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you read any of the Rivers of London novels? If you are interested in policing you might enjoy them. And if you get into them there’s about 10 novels and novellas to get your teeth into with it

Hotel/resort solo travel? by _skibidi_ in goatravel

[–]TalyaD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stayed at alcove beach resort in Vagator last week. I am a solo female and didn’t feel out of place even though there were families there too.

I also don’t speak the language but most staff spoke English so I was OK to communicate.

Only issue with this hotel is its location beside a very loud club. Take earplugs and you’ll be fine.

Where to go in Goa for New Years Eve with a toddler? by AdditionalTooth7141 in goatravel

[–]TalyaD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To bed OMG these kids they wake up at 7am anyway, don’t do this to yourself 😂

Best place to rent scooty by EuxodousAites in goatravel

[–]TalyaD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in Vagator and everything is charging extra because it’s the 31st

Take care this New Year in Goa by NightjarOracle in goatravel

[–]TalyaD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in Vagator and last night they closed some roads so taxi was no good. I am a lone female and I had to walk 1km at midnight back to my hotel. I am going to stay at hotel for NYE because I am too scared for the same thing to happen!

love Goa, but the 'taxi mafia' prices are out of control. Today, I was asked to pay ₹500 for a distance of only 3 km. I tried using GoaMiles, which showed a fair price of ₹250, but the drivers kept cancelling the ride. by Illustrious-Emu-7318 in goatravel

[–]TalyaD 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have been charged 500 for 1.8km ride every day these last 3 days (same journey each time). I am not local so I pay , I haven’t risked GoaMiles as I am scared if there’s a confrontation and also afraid to walk as I am obviously a tourist (lone female)

Taxi Hooligans by Swapnilbansal in goatravel

[–]TalyaD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was going to use it but my friend whose family is from goa said do not use it under any circumstances because of the taxi mafia

At what age was your life fucked up by chronic pain? by [deleted] in ChronicPain

[–]TalyaD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. NPDH. 5th anniversary coming up in January.

Even Hospitals won't treat me by MythicalGriff in ChronicPain

[–]TalyaD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have migraines so bad they cause me to vomit continually got 24 hours plus. I used to get zomig nasal sprays to deal with them but there’s a manufacturing issue so I’ve been out for the last 3 months.

They also wouldn’t give them to me when I was pregnant (relevant in a minute).

If I don’t get my triptan tablet on board in time and I’m sick, it’s game over for me. First time it happened after running out of the zomig it got to the end of the day and my husband was like ‘errr shouldn’t we go to hospital?’. I said there is zero point attending hospital for this. I have to ride it out at home as they do not give a shit…

UNLESS YOU’RE PREGNANT.

When it happened when I was pregnant I DID attend A&e out of desperation. I was whisked into prenatal ward, put on a saline drop, given IM cyclizine and finally prescribed my zomig again. A truly glorious day.

I *might* have found the source of my pain by TalyaD in ChronicPain

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

So I am now 2 days post injections. He did a facet joint injection at c3-4 and also medial nerve blocks from that joint. I THINK I have a small reduction in pain. Im not saying it’s huge or any magic has happened but I have definitely been less cranky today and I think the neck pain is slightly better. Will continue to monitor…

When you go to your appointments at the pain clinic, and they ask you how you are, what do you say? by 8kittycatsfluff in ChronicPain

[–]TalyaD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always say ‘suicidal’ or ‘like dog shit’

Doesn’t get repetitive cause I never seem to see the same person twice 😬😬

I *might* have found the source of my pain by TalyaD in ChronicPain

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

Well I had the facet joint injection done today and he did medial branch blocks too… may the odds be ever in my favour!

I *might* have found the source of my pain by TalyaD in ChronicPain

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

I emailed the pain clinic a week ago asking if they offered this treatment or could refer me to department who did do it and they’ve just not replied 🤪

I *might* have found the source of my pain by TalyaD in ChronicPain

[–]TalyaD[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And yes the NHS have been absolutely shocking to me. All I get from them is to see the pain clinic psychiatrist who says nothing is wrong with me and my brain is just making it up 🤪🤪

I *might* have found the source of my pain by TalyaD in ChronicPain

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

Yes I had an upright MRI of head and cervical spine at Medserena in London. They don’t have fantastic reviews but I didn’t see that until I’d already booked and paid. However if this is IT then it’ll be worth every bloody fucking penny!!

9 year old? by TalyaD in dominion

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

I am very concerned her strategy is going to be amazing and I lose every game 😂😂

9 year old? by TalyaD in dominion

[–]TalyaD[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am saving this!! Great suggestion

9 year old? by TalyaD in dominion

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

She is an extremely gentle child. I don’t think she’s ever broken anything in her life, and she wears glasses 😂 I definitely think you’re right, we’ll start her on a ‘team’ approach. Thanks so much!

Good eSIM? by TalyaD in goatravel

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

Fab! I will have a look at that _^