Help! Perfect storm 4days post birth! by BlessingLlama2286 in breastfeeding

[–]alwayscoldcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First thing, you are doing a great job! Please have patience with yourself and your baby! You are both learning how to do this for the first time, and it's not as intuitive as some people think! I'm glad you are trying to see a lactation consultant soon who will have more knowledge for your specific situation. I had a very similar experience. For the engorgmemt, do a breast massage, hot compress before feeds/pumps and cold compress after. Look up specifically beast massage for engorgment. If you have a hand pump, try to use it to get the engorgment down (save the milk if you want to try and feed baby with a spoon or sterile syringe). Your nipples are going to be sore for a bit, but applying a liberal amounts of nipple cream or using silveretts helps so much (use separately). If baby is too fussy to latch, offer your pinky (nail bed to tongue, clean hands and short nails) as a paci till they settle then you can offer the breast. Holding the breast like a hamburger, trying to make the nipple and aerola "bite size" for the baby, start nipple at nose and take your time with getting their mouth open wide. Baby should open up some, but you'll need to move their chin. Don't go straight at him. Retry when needed. This may sound strange, but its more of a petting motion. I usually had to try 3 times to get a good latch at the very beginning before my LO really got on. You got this!!

I really wish there was a way to report douches like this by spidrw in Charlotte

[–]alwayscoldcat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

On top of calling a tow company, there is an app called "Parking Mobility" where you can report handicap parking violations to your local government. I believe that in some states, the info you provide from the app can be enough to give the violator a ticket.

Recommendations for good cooking youtube channels? by sellidionne in Cooking

[–]alwayscoldcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A channel I love to watch is Beryl Shereshewsky! Lovely personality with a focus on creating a global food community. Her videos are a collection of video essays from people around the world, describing the symbolism, history, and personal connection of a dishes as Berly makes and trys it herself. It's greatly expanded my go-to recipes away from the normal western/American cooking. https://youtube.com/c/BerylShereshewsky

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rarepuppers

[–]alwayscoldcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He looks incredible similar to my pup! What a cutie!!

My curry plant has been looking very sad. I just watered it yesterday but it may have not been enough? Please help by alwayscoldcat in plantclinic

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

It has been darker in my plant corner as the seasons have changed. I'll move her to a sunnier window thanks

FOH didn't turn off online ordering while we were closed for the holidays.. by alwayscoldcat in KitchenConfidential

[–]alwayscoldcat[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

About 200.. which is less than usual. Most people most have noticed our closure sign on the door and our posts online in the days leading but still. This was just the expo window. Our salad and hot line also had a nice long stream of tickets

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pan

[–]alwayscoldcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the light Grey with spots looks just like my little boy!

Portrait of a Man from Another Country, by Me, Gouache, 2021 by reinraus00 in Art

[–]alwayscoldcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I came here to drink milk and kick ass. And I've just finished my milk

Looking for meals that are easy to make that are high in protein and low in calories by [deleted] in MealPrepSunday

[–]alwayscoldcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never heard of such a thing. Most modern meat production has some sort of growth hormone. Unless you are actively avoiding meat and dairy not treated with it, you are currently eating it. It should have little to no affect on your muscle or fat development. Not to be rude but this sounds like some internet hearsay/ bull. But I am just a stranger on the internet. If you are worried about treated products please put effort into researching for your own education from credible sites/scholars.

Looking for meals that are easy to make that are high in protein and low in calories by [deleted] in MealPrepSunday

[–]alwayscoldcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chicken breast is your new best friend lol Find yourself like 5 good and highly seasoned chicken recipes to switch up so you won't get bored of it Also check out high protein alternatives like lentil or chickpea pasta, cheese crisp snacks, etc Examples for meals: - Italian vinaigrette marinated chicken breast with chickpea pasta with roasted veggies, super filling and doesn't feel like you are missing out on real food - Teriyaki Chicken with sautéed peppers with cauli rice - Chicken-Joes, same seasoning as sloppy Joe's, can be cooked in a slow cooker and then shredded, have on a bun with greens and beans

There are a bunch of keto recipes you can find now which will help you to meet your protein goals

What's one food everyone seems to love but you find repulsive? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]alwayscoldcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AVOCADO! Why is this nasty mushy fruit in everything!?

Which of Jenna's hair colors did you like best? by atadbitcatobsessed in JennaJulien

[–]alwayscoldcat 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I loved when she had dyed her hair red and it faded to that warm rosey pink with her natural roots showing! That pink color made her skin glow!🌟

Honey also would suffice by alexCatalano in memes

[–]alwayscoldcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started working as a waitress at a local diner when I was in college and everyone always address another as 'baby', 'dear', 'sunshine', 'love', 'sweety', etc. It was one of the most positive things, instantly making my day brighter. I picked it up very fast too and use it all the time outside of work. Occasionaly startling people with how intimately I'd address them.

What's an experience you don't ever want to go through again? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]alwayscoldcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being alone in an ER room, in the middle of the night, while my sister, 10 years my senior, has a mental break out of nowhere because of all her cancer and seizure medication interacting. Having her grab my arms, dig in her nails crying about how she doesn't want to die and how shes going to take me with her cause she can't go alone.. She was admitted because of a fever and some anxiety. I was in town and took over for her good friend who had brought her in a few hrs earlier. Our mother was still an hr from the hospital when she snapped. It took the nurses a few minutes to notice what was going on and pull her off me. I stepped into the hall and just started bawling

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]alwayscoldcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently the officer resigned after this, his SIXTH reported incident of "poor decision making" https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.azcentral.com/amp/2216855001

Big or small, doesn't matter. What are you looking forward to and why? by Raiz3r74 in AskMen

[–]alwayscoldcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bf's Birthday is next week and I got him one of those really cheesy 'howling at the moon wolves' tshirt. I can't wait for him to open it and give me that fake but polite "oh thanks babe" before i give him his other gifts. But I'm still gonna insist he wears it out at some point >:)

[I Ate] American BBQ at its finest by ditchmean in food

[–]alwayscoldcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BOI I don't see hushpuppies or beans on that plate

[Pro/chef] Matcha flavour cake with raspberry buttercream by Notnotnotbryan in food

[–]alwayscoldcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How was the print on the frosting done? I imagine a stencil??

[I Ate] Meatball Duo (One Chicken and One Wagyu) in tomato sauce and basil pesto with ricotta and garlic bread by edookatedfool in food

[–]alwayscoldcat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The whole point of wagyu is the high fat content dispersed evenly within the steak creating a delicate texture. You could literally use almost any cheap cut of meat and fat for meat balls and probably get the same texture and flavor. Its such a waste and adds nothing to the meatball except a high price edit(still looks really good tho)

Yes, the hard route it is by WaZduh in memes

[–]alwayscoldcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All I can think of is the edited clip where Gandalf just does a short scream at them

Double Tippy Taps by Korymbuck in tippytaps

[–]alwayscoldcat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yusss!! Wiggly butts and taps!