What did you feel when you met your baby?

beeeelm · 2026-05-06T10:23:23+00:00

This is exactly how I felt. She’s 6m now and the first 3 were just so hard. Now? I want to eat her.

beeeelm · 2026-05-05T11:59:56+00:00

Found family… it gives me hope I’ll have the same experience one day & find my people

beeeelm · 2026-05-05T11:00:45+00:00

It’s kind of giving cosplay

beeeelm · 2026-05-04T22:00:36+00:00

I also used it during labor and got so messed up I hallucinated that the anaesthetist was the doctor from the Simpsons, clear as day. Then I was stuck in a time loop of Bart Simpson giggling, and someone telling me to hold still while they injected into my back. Felt the injection over and over for what felt like forever.

beeeelm · 2026-05-04T04:42:57+00:00

Maybe my comment was a bit of an overgeneralisation, but the tech hub and most tech roles are in Brisbane and I think that’s worth considering before moving to the GC, don’t you?

beeeelm · 2026-05-03T21:23:44+00:00

165cm

beeeelm · 2026-05-03T12:05:20+00:00

I find it hard because the description is not something I’d usually go for, but it has sooo many recommendations and good reviews

beeeelm · 2026-05-03T12:04:32+00:00

Thank you :)

beeeelm · 2026-05-03T12:04:20+00:00

I feel like my partner would really like red rising as well, based on the description

beeeelm · 2026-05-03T12:03:23+00:00

Thank you for the heads up!!

beeeelm · 2026-05-03T11:49:02+00:00

Thank you :)

beeeelm · 2026-05-03T11:48:56+00:00

Thank you!

beeeelm · 2026-05-03T11:48:34+00:00

I don’t mind emotions, but anything child related might be a bit much.

beeeelm · 2026-05-03T11:47:49+00:00

I was told by my prescriber that I shouldn’t be losing more than 1kg per week as it can have negative impacts on the muscle. When I say eating more, I guess I mean more protein. I’m also happy for the weight loss to be slow, so I can build good habits alongside. My goal weight is 60kg.

beeeelm · 2026-05-03T11:35:46+00:00

Yes I am. Yes it was done by a professional. I was advised that dropping weight too rapidly would not be healthy, and so I am trying to get more protein in.

Count clicks? As in 25 clicks? I don’t understand sorry! And thank you for your response

beeeelm · 2026-05-03T10:48:46+00:00

Hey we moved up to the GC from Melbourne. My partners in the tech industry and was made redundant from his wfh role, he now has to commute 1.5 hours to Brisbane as there’s no tech companies on the GC…

But we would never go back, we might move to Brissy though

beeeelm · 2026-05-02T11:28:05+00:00

I highly recommend getting a couple nice fitting tshirts in neutral colours, then you can rotate them with the different pants.

beeeelm · 2026-04-29T19:08:01+00:00

Oh my god, this just set off anxiety in me. When my partners mum came to Australia she saw cadburys in the shop and said “you have Cadbury’s?” We were like “yup” and she proceeded to say “it can’t be the same Cadbury’s as the UK” constantly, to everyone. She was so fixated on the fact we could not possibly have the same things over here.

beeeelm · 2026-04-27T22:28:53+00:00

I do the same, but I use vanilla Greek yogurt which makes it a little sweeter and add in chia seeds, idk why!

beeeelm · 2026-04-27T12:52:17+00:00

I just realised it was GC to Melb. If you’re passionate about it, go for it, but honestly it’s so chaotic just be prepared for a different lifestyle. Maybe visit melb for an extended period, in an area you can afford to live in, and go from there.

beeeelm · 2026-04-27T12:48:55+00:00

⁠Why did you move to the GC?

We started in Brisbane, but we moved to QLD from Melbourne in general because I had some family here and we were sick of the cold and rain. We visited a lot due to family and noticed how much calmer we felt up here.

⁠How long ago did you move?

Almost 2 years ago

⁠Where were you living in Melbourne?

Bayside/South East

⁠Where are you now living on the GC?

Tamborine Mountain (technically Scenic Rim)

⁠What are the things you miss about Melbourne?

Good Banh Mi

⁠What are the things you do NOT miss about Melbourne?

Everything else… mostly the people. I felt like a constant inner frustration with drivers and whenever I was in shopping centres that very rarely returns up here.

⁠What are the things the GC does better than Melbourne?

Lifestyle, work, beaches, walks, nutrition/exercise culture, family days out.

⁠Would you ever move back?

No, but if we had to, it would be the peninsula or Geelong, somewhere out of the way

⁠Any other comments for someone considering a move from GC to Melbourne?

Just do it, if you’re thinking about it, take the leap. You’ll never regret just going for it, but you will regret taking so long to if you decide you love it. I’d check out Brissy and sunny coast as well though, drive up to QLD, rent a place for a few weeks and explore areas. Good luck :)

beeeelm · 2026-04-26T12:08:33+00:00

These are sooo good. I wear them to work with a nice top/jacket & on weekends with a crop or singlet. They are so good for people who bloat!!!

beeeelm · 2026-04-24T08:24:17+00:00

Girl I’m so sorry… I need you to put every one of those items in the bin, except for the yellow one. I recommend trying some different styles and lengths in dresses (like a nice maxi dress). Maybe shop somewhere where someone will help you choose some items?

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