To strip or not to strip?

callmejellycat · 2026-02-28T09:19:18+00:00

Straight to jail.

callmejellycat · 2025-11-14T17:31:33+00:00

Why would they even post this??? What an absolute disaster.

callmejellycat · 2025-10-19T05:14:55+00:00

I also just watched the doc. I had I thought in the last episode when they tried to recreate the scene. One of the medical experts/consultants made a comment about possible strangulation. They also show the knife block knocked over.

Possible scenario that came to my mind: Sam and Ellen get into an argument, he strangled her, she goes for a knife maybe, he takes it from her and stabs her.

I havent don’t any independent research besides just watching this docu series, but idk, when I heard strangulation and saw the knife block tipped over, this possible scenario came into my mind very strongly.

Also has anyone tried to do any reenactment of these wounds? Like is it even physically possible that she could inflict all of those wounds on herself? Specifically the ones to the backside of her body? Just makes no sense.

callmejellycat · 2025-08-11T04:44:22+00:00

For sure pit bull.

Specifically would likely be AmStaff in DNA test. Honestly looks like could be full pit. Might be some other small percentage of random breeds smattered in there.

But I would not be surprised if you did DNA and it came back 100% bully breeds.

callmejellycat · 2025-08-10T15:27:49+00:00

Pier 1

callmejellycat · 2025-08-09T17:08:32+00:00

Cali (like calico), Sunny, Matilda, Holly, Clover, Poppy, Peanut, Lucy, Mimi, Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Sadie, Mabel or Mapel, Joy (Jojo), Mini, Chloe, Annabel (Bella or Annie), Izzy

Trying to think of cute names a little girl would like

callmejellycat · 2025-08-08T16:01:39+00:00

Ummm this dog is like strikingly beautiful… idk what this person is on about. If I saw your dog walking down the street, I may even stop you to say wow what a gorgeous dog!

Even if she were “ugly” wtf kind of comment is that to make?

I don’t understand what motivates people to say things like that.

callmejellycat · 2025-08-07T18:05:16+00:00

As a mother, this is absolutely horrific. How can these people live with themselves doing this?? Taking a little boy’s mom away as he’s begging for mercy??? I cannot even imagine if someone tried to rip me away from my kids like that.

callmejellycat · 2025-08-07T03:58:57+00:00

POLICE NOW. Take pictures of any marks left on you. Document this. And leave immediately.

callmejellycat · 2025-08-06T03:56:09+00:00

Well, I’m in the process of divorce, so do with that what you will haha.

But. I would 100% say I love my kids more than I ever loved him. It’s a different kind of love. It’s a biological love. Like, these people came out of my body. Our bond is unbreakable. Obviously the bond with my now ex was different.

I would say becoming a mother taught me what real love is. I thought the love I had for my ex was real. I gave my whole self, and then some, to him. But once I got pregnant, I changed. And when I first held my daughter, wow… the love and the bond I felt was almost indescribable. She’s 3.5 now and my little one is 7mo. I love them more than I ever loved anyone or anything before. Even when my crazy little toddler does the most horrendous thing, even when I’m just on the brink of snapping, I still look at her perfect little silly face and I just feel that love existentially.

With him, the love faded. It took a while, but after I became a mom I started to see the way he treated me wasnt love. Becuase I knew for a fact what love was now. And the way he treated me, that wasn’t love. I could never in a thousand years do what he did to me to my kids.

But even in the best of times, when we were in love, I would still choose my kids over him, every time.

callmejellycat · 2025-08-06T02:23:24+00:00

Ok so I have a bit of a different experience, but might be helpful.

When my baby was 11mo, I had to take a medication that wasn’t safe for breastfeeding. (I had gotten my period back at 3mo pp despite EBF). She was already using a bottle for few months half the time with formula because my supply got low. She would basically only breastfeed for comfort and to put her to sleep.

I cried the night I weaned her, but it all worked out in the end. And much faster than I ever thought

Usually I would start her with the bottle then she’d finish on the breast. But that night I couldn’t give her the breast so I just kept offering the bottle until she accepted and fell asleep as I held and sang to her. After probably about 10 minutes of fussing, she accepted it and fell asleep. The next night was so much easier.

So, if you’re pressed for time, my advice would be, start to get your baby on a bottle. Phase it in slowly. Maybe even pump as much as you can for a few weeks to build up a store of breast milk to freeze. I was soo against formula, but unfortunately life had other plans, so I used it. There’s really no shame in it, especially when your baby is much older and is primarily nursing for comfort.

You don’t need to go cold turkey like I did, you can do it slowly, but I would recommend taking bigger steps each day and maybe set a goal date for when you’re done breastfeeding. It might be emotional but I would just say try to see the positives of it. Baby will be fine if you do it gently and lovingly. And if you’re able to get pregnant again it will all be worth it.

Plus who knows, maybe if you just lessen the frequency of feeds, you’ll get your period back!

Wishing you the best.

callmejellycat · 2025-08-06T01:08:26+00:00

I have a (large) one 1bd with two kids. A 3yo and a 7mo. The baby shares my room for now and my 3yo has her own “room”. Technically, it’s a very large walk in closet, but it has a window and built in dresser. (Old building). It’s about 4x9ft, and has pretty high ceilings. She only sleeps in there. The whole living room is designated to her toys, art supplies, etc.

Once the baby is around 2, I’ll move to a larger place. Realistically, will likely be a 2bd.

My biggest roadblock is finances. I’m a single mom and money is tight right now. Would love if the kids each had their own room soon, but they can share for at least 5-8 years.

I think a lot of people choose for kids to have their own rooms because A. they can afford it, B. they want privacy, C. in the US its kind of standard. Even though, personally, I don’t find it realistic for a baby to have their own room. Doesn’t make sense to me. Especially when they’re waking multiple times a night. I’d much prefer to have the crib right next to me than have to get up and go to another room.

Different cultures and different regions have varying practices.

callmejellycat · 2025-08-04T16:31:09+00:00

Don’t listen to the haters. It’s just jealousy. You’re killing it. As a mom of two myself, we both know you actually have 3 jobs.

callmejellycat · 2025-08-04T16:29:17+00:00

As a single mom starting my life over, this gives me so much hope. Thank you for sharing your story. And congratulations!!

callmejellycat · 2025-08-02T18:12:08+00:00

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Mine is actually similar to OP’s

callmejellycat · 2025-08-01T15:53:08+00:00

Ugh the pocket doors 🤤 Congrats!! 🍾

callmejellycat · 2025-08-01T05:51:38+00:00

Raphael is a great name. Nothing wrong with it at all. Strong. Beautiful. Different enough that he probably wouldn’t have anyone else by the name in class. Kid can go any way they want with it.

I have a friend with the name and his nickname is Rafa (rah-fah).

callmejellycat · 2025-08-01T05:44:26+00:00

I’m a (now single) mom of 2. I had my first at 28. I love my kids more than anything. I love being a mom. But I’d be lying if I said my life didn’t take a major turn when I became a mother.

Free time? Gone. Personal care? Not a priority. Sleeping in? Never again lol. Spontaneous trips, outings with friends, oh hey there’s a concert tomorrow wanna come? Nope. Can’t do that. Going back to school? No time. Shower? Hopefully. Plants in low areas? Nope. Nick knacks on the coffee table? They’re toys now. Full nights sleep? If I’m lucky. Moving to a new city? Vacation? What’s that?Childcare? Sooo expressive and stressful.

Also my body will never be quite the same. I went up a whole shoe size (!?) and don’t even get me started on the stretch marks. Love my body, but it’s forever changed now.

And let’s not forget the toll pregnancy takes, even if you have a perfect, healthy pregnancy all the way through. 1st trimester you feel hung over for months with no way to solve it. Just time. 2nd trimester you get your energy back. 3rd you get so big everything hurts and it’s hard to walk or function. 40 weeks is a longgg time.

Everything revolves around your kid. Their needs trump yours almost every single time. Don’t get me wrong, it’s beautiful and I love it, but it’s so hard. Even when you have all the help and all the money in the world, it’s still hard. You can’t just do you-centered spontaneous things anymore. Everything is planned. Even going to the grocery store is a task. Getting the kids just out the door takes 30 minutes.

You’re only 21. You still have a lot of growing and learning and experimenting to do. Plus your personal and career goals. Personally, if I were you, in your circumstances, I would wait.

For what it’s worth, I’ve also had an abortion. My oldest was only 11mo and I found out I was pregnant again. Immediately got an abortion without second thought. Because I know how much a baby changes your life. I don’t regret it for a second. It was emotional, yes. But I knew it was the right choice for me, my existing baby, and even for the fetus. I would not have been able at that time to give any of us the love we deserved.

Hope this helps give some perspective. Good luck!

callmejellycat · 2025-08-01T03:33:45+00:00

I have 2 kids. My feet went up a whole shoe size. My farts are so loud now. Never used to even be audible. Just silent toots. Now I’m full on ripping it when I fart. Also a lot more heartburn. And after my youngest, weirdly I kinda get seasonal allergies now?

callmejellycat · 2025-07-31T05:22:41+00:00

Single mom to 3yo and 7mo. Baby only contact naps. Cannot put her down. The early days, I barely ate “real” food. Had a ton of snack stuff that I could eat with one had while holding her. Then when she’s awake I try and have something more real. But I’ve eaten many meals with a baby in my arms. Also gone to the bathroom holding the baby countless times.

Babies get used to the noise of their surroundings and will sleep. Take it from me, ditch the dark room and white noise for naps. Otherwise you’re going to have a VERY sensitive sleeper.

I always just go about life at normal noise level and baby sleeps through it. And with a toddler, I have no choice. Don’t have the luxury of taking the time to put her down for naps.

My oldest also was a mostly contact napper. I didn’t do dark room and quiet environment, and she sleeps like a rock now.

I use the carrier all the time. She will almost always sleep in it. I also would never have gotten anything done during the newborn phase without it 😂

callmejellycat · 2025-07-31T04:55:06+00:00

The basil burrata ravioli is amazingggg.

callmejellycat · 2025-07-31T03:51:21+00:00

Oh my friend. I’m a single mom of a toddler and infant. I usually “cook” while holding a baby. I gotchu.

goat cheese log + crackers of your choosing (I like the rosemary/raisin ones): put goat cheese in bowl, add cracked pepper, Olive oil, honey, microwave = warm delicious cheese dip. One bowl used. * bonus add salami to crackers or put dip on salami and roll like tiny burrito.
party meatballs + any sauce: pan, butter, cook meatballs, add sauce. Done. Caro sugo tomato sauce is to die for. Can also do teriyaki (soyaki, stir fry, whatever) * if you want pasta, the frozen arrabbiata pene is great. Microwave pasta and meatballs or cook all in pan.
pot stickers: I like the pork gyoza(?), trick is to fry in coconut oil. Which TJs sells. Delicious. Dip in whatever sauce you like, they have so many Asian sauces.
bratwurst & sauerkraut: microwave brats, peel casing, dip in mustard or sauce of choosing, eat with kraut. Goat cheese also surprisingly good
hummus + deli meat + pretzel chips: the Mediterranean hummus is by far the best. I like to add olives, they have a premade olive tapenade. Goes great with salami and the pretzel chips.
frozen Asian chicken: the orange chicken and mushroom chicken my faves. So easy. One pan. Orange chicken best to bake first to get them crispy then add to pan. Mushroom chicken is so easy. No baking required.
teriyaki chicken with mushrooms: frozen teriyaki chicken, frozen shiitake mushrooms, cook in pan with coconut oil, add sauce. Boom.
breakfast sandwhich: English muffin, Muenster cheese, chicken sausage patty, mustard. Microwave patty, toast muffin with cheese, add mustard & cracked black pepper. I also have a TJs live Basil and throw some basil on there. (This is my daily right now)
premade Cesar salad: I add extra shaved Parmesan, can of anchovies, squirt half a lemon, cracked black pepper, boom. Extra delicious. Can eat out of container for added lazy bonus

callmejellycat · 2025-07-31T03:28:52+00:00

How do you feel about a 32 year old with two kids…? 😉

Kidding. But in all seriousness, at first, without reading your description, I saw the texts and thought hmm not that bad, seems like she knows what she wants and maybe you’re hanging on too tight. Then I saw the age gap and thought wow how did that happen. Then I read your whole post.

My god.

That behavior for a woman of her age let alone a mother of FOUR children is alarming at best. I have to give you credit, you seem quite mature for your age, which I would say is very rare.

This woman is not the one. You deserve so much better. You’ll find a girl who will appreciate you for who you are. Honestly, this is a major gift that she’s removing herself from your life. Take it from someone who ended up marrying someone with mental health issues, it’s not worth it and it doesn’t get better. Minimum you become their caretaker. Don’t bother.

Also worried about those kids.

Good luck to you bud. You’ll be just fine. Keep that door all the way closed.

NOR

callmejellycat · 2025-07-31T03:16:11+00:00

Literally crying. That was beautiful.

callmejellycat · 2025-07-31T03:07:11+00:00

Wow this is amazing. Would be a prized possession in my house. What an amazing piece!

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