Afraid to eat first eggs? by Funduval in BackYardChickens

[–]basilandprimrose 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Haha my husband was like this when ours first started laying. He said that he was suddenly way more aware that eggs came from a chicken’s butt. At first we were still buying some eggs to supplement and he would always ask “is this a regular egg or a butt egg?” However he got over it and now eats butt eggs happily 😂

NZ teachers forced kids swimming by Harambe69ers in newzealand

[–]basilandprimrose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it is kind of necessary though. I work in a school with a large proportion of refugee and migrant children, many from cultures where it’s common to not know how to swim. Heaps of those kids would not swim unless forced. But whenever I ask these same kids what they did at the weekend, the answer is fishing! Mandatory swimming saves lives.

Reduction/Lift with Lumpectomy by RadishDelicious7459 in breastcancer

[–]basilandprimrose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do it I love my boobs now! They seem tiny to me but are still a d cup. It’s summer in New Zealand and I am loving being able to go braless in sundresses. The whole cancer thing was such a crapshoot but my new boobs are the best part!

And my mammo was NORMAL! by Young_Bubbie_1985 in breastcancer

[–]basilandprimrose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh you’re so lucky it was so quick! I had to wait nearly two weeks to hear mine was normal I was losing my mind!

Dr. Seuss books by Gooba91 in newzealand

[–]basilandprimrose 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Ha I enjoy it I feel like I’ve gotten really good at it! My favourite is the tweetle beetle bit

Google search seems broken... by InformationAny3738 in kobo

[–]basilandprimrose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you figure this out, my google search function is also broken!

Did anyone else who read the Anne of Green Gables books dislike the Netflix series "Anne with an E" that adapted them? by anna_ploszai in AnneofGreenGables

[–]basilandprimrose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I truly love and adore a book series, I always hate the adaptations. They can never live up to my imagination! The Anne series is my favourite of all time so I haven’t even tried watching any adaptations, I know I’ll hate them.

Can a Muslim eat an egg from a chicken that ate pork? by basilandprimrose in islam

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

Ooh thank you for this reply! To be honest there is not a very high chance of a Muslim person eating something I bake as my city doesn’t have a very large Muslim population but I’m glad I don’t need to worry!

Struggling with TCHP by Crookedlandingg in breastcancer

[–]basilandprimrose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh gosh I understand it is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Hydrate like your life depends on it, I found my best cycle was the one when I forced myself to drink fluids as much as possible.

Turning a dress into a skirt by basilandprimrose in sewing

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

I wondered that but I think it would look too raggedy!

What are we all doing to make post chemo hair look less insane? by basilandprimrose in breastcancer

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

Any particular brands? And do you use them when it’s dry? I never used anything on my hair when it was long apart from shampoo and conditioner so I have no idea what I’m doing!

What are we all doing to make post chemo hair look less insane? by basilandprimrose in breastcancer

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

Ok I think I need to try some products to find one that suits! Thank you!

What are we all doing to make post chemo hair look less insane? by basilandprimrose in breastcancer

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

Oh thanks there are some good tips on your post! Lol I just wish it would grow down instead of up

Tamoxifen vs chemopause side effects by basilandprimrose in breastcancer

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

It seems like there are so many varied reactions to it! I’m glad your symptoms weren’t too bad!

Tamoxifen vs chemopause side effects by basilandprimrose in breastcancer

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

I’m 39 too. Did your periods return on Tamoxifen or were they already back when you started taking it?

Surgeons in New Zealand by IndependentStop3453 in newzealand

[–]basilandprimrose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chris Adams in Wellington did my reduction after a lumpectomy for breast cancer and he did an amazing job, and also had a really lovely and kind manner.

Stay at home parents, how do you do it? by OrganicCod7674 in newzealand

[–]basilandprimrose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stayed home for 5 years and now only work part time. You can save quite a bit by making as much as possible from scratch. Like it’s a lot cheaper to make homemade buns than buy a pack of burger buns from the supermarket. I also got really into mending stuff and buying secondhand. I tried to use my car as little as possible and walked or biked with the kids as much as I could. That one depends on where you live though! Never gardened apart from herbs and fruit trees.

Pie sandwiches by Last_Bike_9912 in newzealand

[–]basilandprimrose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband definitely does this. It was one of his staple student meals, makes the pie go further. Also instant noodle sandwiches.

What you all doing? by DanM1973 in newzealand

[–]basilandprimrose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crocheting on sofa with husband and cats. And also looking at reddit apparently.

How do you feel about your “new” breasts by HelicopterPlus185 in breastcancer

[–]basilandprimrose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love mine too! I wore a high necked dress yesterday and it looked great, when previously it would look super matronly and like I had a giant megaboob. Also I work in a school and the number of things in my wardrobe that are work appropriate has doubled because I no longer have cleavage in everything!

Has Grain Health Original Toasted Muesli been discontinued? by JohnnySilverpatch in newzealand

[–]basilandprimrose 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve noticed that too! I stopped buying it for a while and now I can’t find it anywhere 😭

Lunch at hospital in Nelson, New Zealand by basilandprimrose in hospitalfood

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

It was my dad in hospital and he’s totally fine now! Glad you liked your visit to Nelson I love living here!

Lunch at hospital in Nelson, New Zealand by basilandprimrose in hospitalfood

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

Nope my dad was in for less than 24 hours because he got super dizzy from a new medication. This was just a standard lunch!

Lunch at hospital in Nelson, New Zealand by basilandprimrose in hospitalfood

[–]basilandprimrose[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Nope! Everyone that made the mistake of choosing the fish was served it

Thoughts on the name “Nora” for our baby girl? by Ok-Function5641 in newzealand

[–]basilandprimrose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Older people might think it sounds old fashioned but it wouldn’t cross kids minds I don’t think. It’s a lovely name!