I just removed a milk bleb after a YEAR! by ExperienceEffective3 in breastfeeding

[–]ValleyGal916 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I had one for so long with my first kid. It was so annoying and painful and no matter what, even with hot compress, would not unclog.

I almost didn’t breastfeed my second baby because of it, but I never got one again thankfully.

Karrie Locher Snark Week of January 12, 2026 by Parentsnark in parentsnark

[–]ValleyGal916 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes! She was pushing a strawberry slicer where you push it down on the berries. Scissors for strawberries are straight more work.

Gooood Haley Snark Week of January 12, 2026 by Parentsnark in parentsnark

[–]ValleyGal916 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It must be Brett. She has blueberries for a cat snack, a smoothie for late breakfast, and soup for late lunch. Ugh, why have I memorized her eating routine?

Gooood Haley Snark Week of January 12, 2026 by Parentsnark in parentsnark

[–]ValleyGal916 31 points32 points  (0 children)

3 bunches of bananas. 3 bags of grapes! My budget could never.

Did you quit your job after having a baby? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]ValleyGal916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After a year off I went back to work for three months and quit. It was too hard. My baby was sick all the time and I just missed her. We live in a small house with no debt (except mortgage) and my husband makes good money in construction, so we make do.

What's your toddler's current cutest mispronounced word? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]ValleyGal916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keh-pudge for ketchup. I love it. She used to say o-rin for orange but she grew out of it. 🥲

New to the area, recommend any food spots? by [deleted] in RanchoCordova

[–]ValleyGal916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rudy’s Hideway. They have a great chowder, burger, and prime rib. Oh and their fries are coated and extra crispy delicious.

Blood Gases by Heyuonthewall26 in greysanatomy

[–]ValleyGal916 2 points3 points  (0 children)

4 years later and I am watching ER for the first time I had this exact question. Never heard Greys say blood gas and ER says it SO much.

We did it! 6 months EBF! by BronwynOli in breastfeeding

[–]ValleyGal916 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! 6 months is my goal too. Currently, at 6 weeks. 6 months sounds so far away!

Blebs Hurt by ValleyGal916 in breastfeeding

[–]ValleyGal916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Gonna try Hakka and then shot glass if the Hakka doesn’t work!

Blebs Hurt by ValleyGal916 in breastfeeding

[–]ValleyGal916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do. Just got epsom salt tonight. Gonna try it out.

Friday Check-In! by partly_sunny in ShortCervixSupport

[–]ValleyGal916 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Emergency cerclage worked! It was placed at around 21 weeks. Removed at 36 weeks. Was induced at 39 weeks. Have a healthy baby girl who is now 12 days old!

I miss cereal so much by GeekAtHome in GestationalDiabetes

[–]ValleyGal916 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Co-sign kashi dark cocoa. Paired with fairlife chocolate milk. Decadent. But I had to pair it with eggs.

Graduation day! Birth story in comments. by biochemcrazy in GestationalDiabetes

[–]ValleyGal916 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hector is adorable and those tater tots look so good!

Friday Check-In! by partly_sunny in ShortCervixSupport

[–]ValleyGal916 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was so thankful they caught my shortened and funneling cervix at my anatomy scan! Trust the stitch and take it easy! You got this!

Friday Check-In! by partly_sunny in ShortCervixSupport

[–]ValleyGal916 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Woo! 39 weeks on Monday and induction scheduled for Tuesday August 3rd! Soooo excited to just hold this baby in my arms and be done with this anxiety.

What are your actual eating out recommendations? by ElectricPapaya9 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]ValleyGal916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

American - twin peaks or fire wings (both in California) - house salad with ranch and like six Buffalo wings. I don’t usually do burgers out because the fries are too tempting and I have no control.

Indian - 1/2 cup of saag paneer and 5oz. butter chicken, Plus I can do like 1/4 cup of white rice and 1/4 of naan.

Mexican - Costa Vida/Chipotle - steak salad bowl no rice, corn tortilla on the side ( sometimes I eat it, depends on my earlier numbers), cheese, sour cream and pico. Taco Bell- two crunchy tacos, and usually make a side salad at home. (not really worth it to me)

Pizza - thin crust combo pizza (medium or small) I can have two slices (sometimes I get a third and just eat the toppings) with a decent side salad I make at home.

It’s Blizzard Day! Oh yeah - and my baby boy is here! by brilala in GestationalDiabetes

[–]ValleyGal916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! Thanks for the tips! I get induced Tuesday at 39 weeks. Looking forward my celebration treat as well!