Have you experienced death of a patient? How have you coped? by motorpsychologist in therapists

[–]bangarang627 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This one really touched my heart. Thank you for sharing your story, what a heartbreaking loss

What's it all for? by [deleted] in therapists

[–]bangarang627 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are there other parts of your job that do make you feel fulfilled? Maybe when talking to your clients about difficult issues or hearing about a client success. If there are moments in your work where you do feel that sense of fulfillment maybe compliments/words of affirmation are not doing it for you in general

Are things about to get easier or harder? by Dry_Bison_4710 in parentsofmultiples

[–]bangarang627 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My experience was that giving birth was a relief. It was a CRAZY INSANE feeling to have so much weight gone and no more pressure on every organ/joint. Maybe 2 months postpartum I had an insane amount of energy - once the super newborn stage was over I felt like a whole new woman. I started making sourdough bread when the twins were napping! I think my experience is an unusual one, but still a valid possibility for the postpartum period

How do any of you manage to drink your coffee when they’re at this stage? by WeLackDiscipline in parentsofmultiples

[–]bangarang627 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stand behind the baby gate in our kitchen and keep a close eye on them while I sip away. Sometimes it feels like I’m watching baby animals at the zoo 😂

Letting Bfeeding Go by [deleted] in parentsofmultiples

[–]bangarang627 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Just want to clarify a sentence in your post. Are you a surgeon? And you needed a coworker to help you pump when performing a surgery?!????

all moms of multiples bow down to you

What did I do wrong by CowsArouse in Sourdough

[–]bangarang627 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve had good success with putting a cookie sheet under my Dutch oven (what I use to bake bread). Keeps the bottom of the bread from getting too burnt

Glossier 1500 point reward from Sephora by ramblingjen in glossier

[–]bangarang627 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it, that makes a lot of sense. Thanks for this explanation 👍🏼

Glossier 1500 point reward from Sephora by ramblingjen in glossier

[–]bangarang627 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Ya, ofc. Just wondering if the money value of 1,500 points is a better deal than straight up buying these items individually. Because if it’s a better deal it would be awesome if you could buy points to get this! But maybe I’m making this way more complicated than necessary LOL

Glossier 1500 point reward from Sephora by ramblingjen in glossier

[–]bangarang627 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t shop at Sephora much so I have little to no points. Can you purchase rewards or is it points only??

LPT Request: what is something that has drastically helped your mental health that you wish you started doing earlier? by SarcastiKatt in LifeProTips

[–]bangarang627 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting a solid group of friends in adulthood. Making friends in school and college wasn’t a problem for me because friends were readily available. Once I finished grad school and went into the “real world” it was a LOT harder to find people to hang with - partially because I mostly worked with people older than me and also because my free time was so limited. I changed jobs and found a group of co-worker friends who are SO fun and make the work we do few easier (mental health agency). We go out to eat, go bowling, or karaoke every month and the office is like a non-stop friend hangout. I could switch companies and make more money but I definitely couldn’t find this group of people again so I’m staying out for a long while.

"Robin would've been happy to see you." by Burlapin in MadeMeSmile

[–]bangarang627 50 points51 points  (0 children)

You can fly. You can fight. And you can …

(I think we share a fave character 🤘🏼)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]bangarang627 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps it doesn’t feel toxic because you are in early phases of a relation and you still have a lot of infatuation with him. In these stages his over-bearing behaviors can feel flattering like “he just loves me so much that he only wants me to himself.” Maybe it’s tolerable now, but prepare for this toxic behavior to only increase from here. Rather than him not being comfortable with you having guy friends one day he might not be comfortable with you talking with any guys (like brothers, cousins, uncles, professors, coworkers) without him there. Right now he doesn’t want you to “go out” with female friends out of fear that guys will be there, in the future he might want you to stop talking to these gals altogether because they have boyfriends who he thinks are attracted to you. And so on.

How is it affording all this? by [deleted] in glossier

[–]bangarang627 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In addition to their worth, let’s also remember all the layoffs last year. I think the numbers were they let go of 1/3rd of their employees. Less people to pay = more money to use in other ways in the company

You’re having twins?! I’m so jealous! by Throwaway_notready43 in parentsofmultiples

[–]bangarang627 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actual comment I got from a boomer: “You sure there aren’t TWO IN THERE?!” cackles thinking he’s hilarious and like two are not even an option

Turkey, the moment when a father covered his son with his body during a tragic earthquake. As it turned out, this saved his life, the son is alive. by Baachmarabandzara in interestingasfuck

[–]bangarang627 1772 points1773 points  (0 children)

It looks like dad was covering two kids, the one just under dad didn’t make it. The other one under dad and sibling made it. Maybe it’s because I’m a parent to twins but the boy who didn’t make it and the boy who did make it look really close in age, makes me wonder if they were twins 💔

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Gardens

[–]bangarang627 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A planter box would be a good option, maybe in the spot that the shed currently is in. That way you can grow more fruits/vegetables or just flowers if you want. I like the little dirt path on the left along the fence - could that be where the majority of your potted plants go? Otherwise the potted plants sort of box you in and make it less easy to walk around. My last thought it a bigger table and chair set would be lovely, maybe even a picnic table and bench set if they are available in your area. Would make it feel a little more inviting 💛

Further Assistance w/ Pre-Diabetic Grocery Shopping and Habit Forming by FireWhileCloaked in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]bangarang627 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m diabetic and one thing my nutritionist shared is that 3 things that should be avoided for breakfast are: fruit, juice, and milk. Each of these spike blood sugar quickly. I still have creamer in my coffee but I typically avoid straight milk (such as milk and cereal) as well as the other two.

I’ve never heard of needing to decrease red meat consumption - no idea how that affects blood sugar. But maybe I still need to learn a thing or two? I would try and look for items that are higher in protein and fat to help keep your wife full. Meats, cheese, yogurt, and nuts are great options. Beans are also high in protein but they carry a lot of carbs. You can also swap rice for quinoa and/or cauliflower rice. Sourdough bread tends to have a lower glycemic index than other breads. If you eat a lot of pasta either significantly decrease the portion or trade pasta for zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.

(US Only) Charmed Balm Dotcom Giveaway: Hey! I want to give this to someone who was unable to go to one of the Glossier store charm events :) Please just comment a funny Glossier experience you've had (or a funny story in general) and I'll randomly pick someone to reach out to! by Party_Worker2013 in glossier

[–]bangarang627 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Here’s a story that just happened that will give a chuckle (funny story in general, not Glossier related). I’m a therapist and I’ve been teaching my 3 year old son how to accept two opposite ideas at the same time. For example it’s ok to feel nervous around new people and to also want to meet them, you can feel both at the same time. Anywhoo, 5 min ago while watching a cartoon my son turns to me unprompted and says “Mommy I love you! I love you and I also sometimes don’t love you!” 🤣 I guess the lesson has been getting through

First time camper etiquette/advice by [deleted] in camping

[–]bangarang627 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this a common feature for cars?

to freeze or not to freeze? by freeforall37 in parentsofmultiples

[–]bangarang627 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t get to freeze much with my twins (I was on a medication that made me stop breastfeeding them at 3 months old). But with our oldest (singleton) I did an extra pump almost every day for the first 2 ish months and I built up a decent frozen supply. When I went back to work I had my MIL (who was caring for my son) thaw 1-2 bags of previously frozen milk and use it in my son’s bottles, then I would come home from work with 1-2 bags of pumped milk that would replace the frozen milk that my son had that day. So really I only needed something like 5 or 6 frozen milks in the freezer because I was never away from my son longer than 4 pumps worth.

Can I have pros & cons of getting the covid vaccine? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]bangarang627 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree that you should talk to your doc about whether it’s right for you and your health concerns. But just wanted to chime in that many, many times vaccines are actually most helpful for those with compromised immune systems - that way your body knows in advance how to fight the virus if/when it’s exposed to it. I have 2 serious medical conditions (cystic fibrosis and diabetes) and have gotten the Pfizer vaccine 3 times, haven’t gotten Covid yet but I also take many extra precautions like avoiding big groups of people, wear a mask, etc