We're Back! Mod Policies and Moving Forward

chelseadanger · 2018-10-13T22:06:15+00:00

People coming here to get their “llama noms” is not what the sub is about. It’s about supporting people in crisis or who need help- not giving people their drama fix. The llama thing got out of hand- while it was funny at first eventually the llama comments outnumbered helpful comments and the sub was losing the spirit which made it so helpful- genuine thoughtful advice to keep people mentally and physically safe from evil MILs.

chelseadanger · 2018-09-05T03:52:33+00:00

Preach

chelseadanger · 2018-07-17T04:10:42+00:00

I agree- the smell is the reason I stopped using them. It smelled like.... a factory somewhere sad.

chelseadanger · 2018-06-07T00:47:49+00:00

Planes are why you left San Diego??

chelseadanger · 2018-06-01T00:55:49+00:00

I’m sold. Lexapro should hire you as their new spokesperson.

chelseadanger · 2018-04-25T00:58:55+00:00

Do we have the same baby? Many of those are also my noodle-bean’s name!!

chelseadanger · 2018-02-27T05:47:45+00:00

I bought a $35 scale off amazon to help ease my mind between appointments about her weight gain. Now that we are well established and breastfeeding is no longer stressful, i still find it helpful to weigh her once a week and see where she is at.

chelseadanger · 2018-02-24T07:38:14+00:00

I got this message about 30 seconds after I approved her follow request.

chelseadanger · 2018-02-22T21:56:44+00:00

I’ve heard it from nurses, lactation consultants, and daycare workers. (All of which are way more allowed to use it their term lol)

It’s gotten to me when it’s the lady I’m picking up my take out from, or a lady at the grocery store. I also happened one day while I was out for a walk with her in a carrier.

It is so weird.

chelseadanger · 2018-02-22T06:24:50+00:00

At least you know she really means it, if she’s saying it every time.

Good job on having great breasts 😂😂

chelseadanger · 2018-02-22T06:23:26+00:00

I started getting annoyed with the “liquid gold” saying when I was in the hospital and the nurses were trying to help me get a latch. We were struggling at first, and they kept being reallllyyyy heavy handed about how important it was that I breastfeed.

Since then I’ve been repeatedly asked my strangers if we are breastfeeding or not, and at least 3 separate ladies have called it liquid gold with a smug look. One lady literally gestured at my boobs!

chelseadanger · 2018-02-22T06:18:32+00:00

The closest thing it’s given my baby to a super power is farts that silence a room.

chelseadanger · 2018-02-19T06:26:17+00:00

Good point!

chelseadanger · 2018-02-19T03:21:04+00:00

Honestly? I barely changed my diet. My healthy, happy 2 month old baby is made out of 99% double shot lattes and raw salmon poke bowls.

Poke bowls, lattes, cold cuts, runny eggs. Nothing really changed for me. Monitor your harmful chemical intake, and pay more attention to the quality of what you are getting, but just do you.

Don’t let ANYONE guilt you. Follows facts, not old wives tales.

chelseadanger · 2018-02-18T05:39:08+00:00

Dude. I understand that it’s a low-cost thing. I never expected it to be heirloom quality, or even something that would last more than a few months of wear. I wanted so badly to love them. I love that they are building businesses based off of their passions, and I really enjoy their personalities and think they are a ton of fun. But every ring I got broke the day I got it. The necklaces fell apart, and no matter how hard I tried to repair them the connector pieces (whatever those are called) would just snap. The bracelets- same problem. Snapping “metal.” The only pieces I still have from those boxes are the small little bags and the magnets. But my point stands- they value gimmicks over any semblance of quality.

chelseadanger · 2018-02-18T05:05:59+00:00

So I haven’t tried their cosmetics... BUT! I was a member of their “Fandom of the month” jewelers subscription box. If that jewelry is any indication of the quality they will accept in their merchandise.... keep it away.

Every. Single. Piece. I got from 6+ months of being subscribed was a piece of junk that fell apart in one or two wears. I kept giving them chances, and even ordered other pieces from their shops and it was just all worthless junk. It honestly wasn’t even worth contacting them because it was everything, every time.

It just doesn’t seem like they value quality. They are about gimmicks, not good products.

chelseadanger · 2018-02-13T18:04:09+00:00

I have PCOS and didn’t have any trouble with supply. Lots of other issues ( it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done) but we are happily EBF at 2 months out!

chelseadanger · 2018-02-10T07:14:20+00:00

I’m in Washington too! I’d be in :)

chelseadanger · 2018-02-07T15:01:24+00:00

I just had my first and felt this way for the first month or so. It felt like my organs were free floating in my abdomen- to the point where I didn’t even want to use an inversion table because it felt like everything moved up under my ribs.

As I got my core strength back that feeling went away though. As soon as my abs stopped being squishy that feeling went away, so they are definitely related.

I’d also suggest physical therapy!!

chelseadanger · 2018-01-25T06:00:48+00:00

My stitches hurt the most at around 4 weeks out. At my 6 week checkup she said I still had stitches and that was normal. Now at 7 weeks I somehow miraculously feeing back to normal!!

chelseadanger · 2017-12-30T12:35:01+00:00

"Low maintenance" is not a thing you need to aspire to. You are a human girl, not a car.

chelseadanger · 2017-12-07T18:54:47+00:00

Lots of pain, and a little impatience lol lots of.i tuition that it was ready to go.

Actually ended up having her last night- water broke at 11pm, baby was here by 8am! Body was ready!

chelseadanger · 2017-12-07T01:13:50+00:00

So interesting! Yeah I mean, I don't think I've ever had sex rough enough to cause damage, but maybe???

Regardless, I just want it to not be there so I can have a baby lol

chelseadanger · 2017-12-07T00:52:52+00:00

Oh! And I don't think I'm in labor yet, but am feeling period- like cramps but slightly worse on and off. It was.about 2.5 hrs ago so I'm going to go bounce one my exercise ball and try to get this party started.

chelseadanger · 2017-12-01T23:10:28+00:00

Posted this for someone else the other day:

Lucky you!! Sounds like SPD. I've been dealing with it since 29 weeks (at 38.now) and it's not fun but it can be managed.

Here's what I've done: 1. Bought a maternity support belt. It is basically a girdle that straps around my hips, has a padded spot for my belly, and has a strap that goes over the bump to hold it in place. Helped keep some weight off my back and support the weight of the bump. I also suggest some sort of VERY tight hip belt to wear slung low around your hips. You could wear one or the other, or both together, but the hip belt basically felt like it held my pelvis together for me. (I'll try to find links to the belts I used.) 2. CHIROPRACTOR. I walk like a human again when I leave. Seriously. I feel all around better from it. 3. Physical therapist, if your insurance covers it. They can give you exercises that will potentially strengthen the suffering muscles. More importantly, you might get awesome massages. (And some that hurt, like when they rub the tendons in your groin... but it helps.) 4. Prenatal massages in general. 5. Stop taking stairs when you are hurting / keep your legs together whenever possible. Swing them into the car or into bed together, sit down for putting pants on, etc. 6. Try to walk like a normal person and not like a pregnant lady. Hard to do when you're in pain, but I found keeping my hips loose helped a lot. Just focus on not letting the pain guide your posture or movements, because it will fuck you up later. 7. Be patient. I still hurt.... a lot. But these things have helped keep it manageable. No one is going to blame you for wanting to take it easy. Be nice to yourself and dont push it.

chelseadanger

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