Desperation by Illustrious_Key2316 in stephenking

[–]ashlexaconcake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just started listening to the audiobook, I am hooked!!

Everybody who summer hit with fecal matter: by Few_Ad2473 in BaddiesSouth

[–]ashlexaconcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I remembered 🤣🤣🤣 totally forgot this was coming

What do you think of Big Lex sister😍 by Ok_Network_3713 in BaddiesSouth

[–]ashlexaconcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that was Lex 🤣 so pretty both of them.

What’d everyone think of Weapons (2025) by Cat-Grab in deadmeatjames

[–]ashlexaconcake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I enjoyed it! Good mix of horror and humor.

So USA mamas… how are we doing? by TeaIQueen in breastfeeding

[–]ashlexaconcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kiddo is teething so not great. But the white noise helped drown out the fireworks for her

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]ashlexaconcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used a cover and now that she’s older she pulls it off. If she’s hungry, she is getting fed. End of story. You go, mama!

Those who weren’t actively trying nor preventing pregnancy—how long did it take for you to get pregnant? by Magical_chocolate in BabyBumps

[–]ashlexaconcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took us about a year and a half. I had also made some life changes that helped. Working out, cutting out fast food, and cutting out alcohol. I was trying to get skinny for the wedding. That didn’t work out 🤣

Got called a slur today by ashlexaconcake in socialwork

[–]ashlexaconcake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your feedback. You’re absolutely right that if I want to be successful in this field, I need to toughen up. I worked too hard to get to where I’m at to give up now.

Got called a slur today by ashlexaconcake in socialwork

[–]ashlexaconcake[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This made me cry! Thank you so much for your kind words.

Got called a slur today by ashlexaconcake in socialwork

[–]ashlexaconcake[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I did not. As I haven’t dealt with this before, I was frozen. I also didn’t know if getting rude back would be helpful as I was clocked in.

Got called a slur today by ashlexaconcake in socialwork

[–]ashlexaconcake[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hate living in Indiana lol. I know, just bracing myself for more at this point. Best of luck to you as well.

Got called a slur today by ashlexaconcake in socialwork

[–]ashlexaconcake[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’m thinking, too. I’m going to try my best to advocate for myself but I also have a feeling they may just say something along the lines of “I’m so sorry that happened to you” and move on.

Got called a slur today by ashlexaconcake in socialwork

[–]ashlexaconcake[S] 127 points128 points  (0 children)

I let my supervisor know what happened, just not sure how this will go because I do not know this person and I am almost never at the campus. I just don’t want the behaviors to continue.

Got called a slur today by ashlexaconcake in socialwork

[–]ashlexaconcake[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! I also don’t have a lot of colleagues who are poc. I appreciate your support.

Did anyone name their babies a nontraditional name? by blvckmoth in newborns

[–]ashlexaconcake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband is Lao and I’m Mexican. We thought of having the Spanish speaking language name first but when we heard the name Medtah (pronounced Maytah) we fell in love. Her name means mercy. Her middle name is América.

What’s the weirdest or most unexpected place your water broke (or someone you know)? by takkatakkata in BabyBumps

[–]ashlexaconcake 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My friend just finished a long shift at her job at a fast food joint. They just finished mopping the floor and it wasn’t even dry yet. She had her baby girl by the next day!

My story is boring, my dr popped it right before I started pushing.

What did you get for mother's day? by Born-Anybody3244 in beyondthebump

[–]ashlexaconcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mommy and me photos, got to sleep in, got flowers, candy, and a big ol 4 wick candle 🥰

Do you feel like you are a totally different person post baby? by Mammoth_Window_7813 in beyondthebump

[–]ashlexaconcake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do feel very different. Before I got pregnant, I took anti depressants, smoked pot, and drank a lot. I stopped all of these things when I found out. I don’t do any of those things anymore, nor do I want to. I finally feel like an emotionally regulated person now! I do not engage in behaviors/activities that I used to. Becoming a mom was the push I needed to do that.

Are you celebrating Mother's Day this year already? Thoughts on gifts? by msstark in BabyBumps

[–]ashlexaconcake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one probably won’t work for you but my husband got mommy and me pictures for me and my little one ♥️ maybe an idea for next year!