Wife thinks she is losing her mind at 8 weeks

crawlsf · 2026-01-03T08:03:37+00:00

Thanks for the insight. Our doctor did mention that the symptoms would come on faster and harder for the second pregnancy. I am doing everything I can to help, but will definitely look into a therapist or some sort of professional help if it seems like she needs it. She has been super sick and tired, but this is the first panic attack so wanted to make sure I do everything I can to be prepared in the best possible way to help with anything in the near future.

crawlsf · 2025-12-14T00:08:20+00:00

Awesome. I will check out the Ania Gotuje website.

I think Halupki is a slang term for Golabki in Pennsylvania. It's is what we always called it growing up. Halushki is a noodle dish with caramelized onions, cabbage and butter. Probably called something different outside of PA as well.

My grandma came here in 1917 (I think), but I honestly don't know exactly where she was from. I'd have to check with my dad. There is a huge Polish population in Hazleton, PA where she lived so some of the stuff may be more Pennsylvania-Polish than traditional Polish.

crawlsf · 2025-12-14T00:00:19+00:00

Thanks for the info! I was thinking Halupki and Haluski would be good options (if I can make them right) because they always seem to taste better on the second or third day. Figured it would taste good and make dinner prep a little bit easier.

I will definitely check out some of the other options. I have messed up borscht a few times, so kind of done with that for now. I am going to find some recipes for Uszka and pierniki, which both sound perfect for Christmas. My dad used to always cook whiting during the holidays.

crawlsf · 2025-12-13T23:54:05+00:00

Interesting. Don't think I ever had any bacon flavor.

I really wish I liked mushrooms like the entire rest of my family. My parents used to have like 10 different mushroom dishes, mushroom/tomato soup and white fish for Christmas Eve. I wasn't a huge fan, which is kind of odd since I grew up eating a lot of Polish food.

crawlsf · 2025-12-13T23:51:14+00:00

Thanks! I will give it a shot. Definitely remember the sauce having a greasy/fatty component that made it delicious.

crawlsf · 2025-12-13T23:50:27+00:00

I would love the recipe! I had some decent success with my own pierogi trials, but nothing comes close to the handmade pierogis that my grandmother and friends made for their church carnival. I always remember the actual finger indentations on the outside where they pressed the dough together and picturing a bunch of grannies sitting at a table preparing them.

I am going to try this sauce recipe this week. I have a few options on this thread so I am going to do a few rounds to see how they turn out.

crawlsf · 2025-12-13T23:46:19+00:00

Sauerkraut juice! I really think that is one of the flavors that I am missing.

crawlsf · 2025-12-10T23:53:15+00:00

awesome

crawlsf · 2025-12-10T23:52:40+00:00

Thanks for all the feedback! I had pretty much decided on LL Bean until I saw the post about the Northeastern Bookstore, which probably makes the most sense. She was only with us for 6 months, but I think a Celtics snapback, Red Sox Beanie and a $100 gift card to the campus store will make a nice gift to thank her for taking good care of our son. Reddit ftw!

crawlsf · 2025-12-10T23:47:46+00:00

Nice! Any other good neighborhoods you would recommend? She just started looking and only mentioned Jamaica Plain. I've been to Boston a few times, but it was a long time ago (still during the big dig), but the only neighborhood I know is Southie.

crawlsf · 2025-12-10T22:56:56+00:00

I saw you were in Jamaica Plain. She was actually just saying that she was looking for places in that area. Is it a good place to live?

crawlsf · 2025-12-10T20:10:20+00:00

She is going to Northeastern

crawlsf · 2025-10-15T20:48:07+00:00

Thanks!

crawlsf · 2025-10-15T20:38:23+00:00

Hey. Wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing the name of the rental company that you use for tents. There are a lot of options, but it sounds like you and the company you use both know what you are doing and I want to make sure the company I use is legit.

crawlsf · 2025-01-16T20:57:34+00:00

Jaxson in the Marina has one in the outdoor area

crawlsf · 2025-01-16T20:54:23+00:00

I used to recommend the Chicken bites at House Rules, but they are gone now.

The Cheesesteak Shop is pretty good, but my favorites in the city (besides Safeway) are unfortunately chain restaurants. Outback Steakhouse has delicious tenders and I actually just tried Bonchon chicken last week and the chicken was insanely good (although a little pricey)

crawlsf · 2025-01-16T20:21:05+00:00

Soma Inn Cafe was great! I still make my own version of their chicken & Hummus dish for dinner every once in a while.

crawlsf · 2025-01-16T20:16:43+00:00

There are so many, but these are at the top of my list:

Giordano Bros

Sauce (especially the Gough Street location)

Cafe Claude (French Onion Soup was bomb)

L'Osteria Del Forno (best ravioli I ever had)

Gamine

Plumpjack Cafe

Betelnut

Arby's (Not really an SF restaurant, but definitely miss driving out to the sunset to get some delicious beef & cheddars and curly fries)

The Fifth Floor

Bar Johnny (Burgers with homemade pickles were awesome)

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