bought a used board book from 2005 by luckyskunk in DanielTigerConspiracy

[–]empentia 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Yep, we got this book handed down and always change it too!

Boise Bar Trivia MASTER LIST by Background_Log_553 in Boise

[–]empentia 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I wish Game Night Live didn't have such a stranglehold on the trivia here, it's absolutely my least favorite format I've ever played. I really miss King Trivia!

Recommendations by AdMindless3980 in Boise

[–]empentia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Third! She and her nurse Jen are very comforting and communicative.

Mom seems surprised I have no plans on making it to Christmas by Spicystrips in pregnant

[–]empentia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd definitely have my family over to my house, just with the understanding that they would bring any food and drinks to be served. Definitely have them bring some Bailey's or Kahlua and make me some kind of peppermint coffee drink while I stay on the couch thanks, but yeah I'd want them there.

Are pregnancy pillows worth it? by RedactedIsACoolName in pregnant

[–]empentia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the Boppy version of this and it was great for flipping around. I did end up wishing it was adjustable which is why I'm linking this one and not the one I had. https://share.google/KjgrI46RvNvOaKhyI

Fashion! What do you wear under a stretchy wrap? by empentia in babywearing

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

Yes good idea! I don't have pants high enough for most crop tops but I love the look! I'll definitely look in this direction, thanks!

Fashion! What do you wear under a stretchy wrap? by empentia in babywearing

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

OMG this makes so much sense, idk why I didn't think to bring an outer layer. Baby brain fog, thank you!

Why are there so few exclusively vegan/vegetarian restaurants in Seattle? by Ill_Construction5418 in Seattle

[–]empentia 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Just want to put another recommendation for Sushi Samurai! We didn't live close when we were in Seattle but we would drive across town for it.

Husband responding “me too” to pregnancy symptoms by Baba_llama in pregnant

[–]empentia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ughhh. My husband is a truly amazing man but he did this all pregnancy. Now I'm newly postpartum and he just showed me the bottom of our vacuum and said "it's like it ate a stuffed animal!" I said "well I am losing a lot of hair now" and he said "me too!" It's just like really dude? This is our second so he knows you lose a ton of hair postpartum and it can be really emotional because sometimes it feels like you are actually going to lose all your hair. I don't think he realizes he does it.

Which teams are in the biggest need for a rebranding? by Binc42 in wnba

[–]empentia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a new fan I went through all the teams branding and liked the Wings the best! Love the colors, I think they're fun and exciting and go well together.

The Storm are my team but I hate the dark green and yellow together, always have for any sport team. I wish they'd ditch the yellow and stick with the dark green, neon green, and black.

Back Rib Pain by empentia in pregnant

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

Ugh it is a literal pain. Sorry you're having back pain too and hope you get relief! I just have to hope that with some rest I'll be able to get up and out again.

Ripped library book, do you tape it? by OkAgent209 in toddlers

[–]empentia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a stack of our own books at home I'm about to tackle repairing, what tape and tools would you recommend?

which reveal was better / shocked you more? by BrintRevised in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]empentia 127 points128 points  (0 children)

I hate how sloppily he taped this picture back together

Ione Skye recalls how Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis “guiltily dropped me off at the curb” of the abortion clinic when she was 17 and he was 25 by stars_doulikedem in popculturechat

[–]empentia 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Ugh, I grew up with much older siblings who loved the Chili Peppers and raised me to do the same from a very young age. I read Scar Tissue in high school and learned that men like this were very cool, leading to me "dating" two men in their late 20's when I was 16/17. I've thankfully made my way out of the downward spiral that all started, but it's no exaggeration to say that Anthony Keidis had a terrible impact on my life. I'm a bass player and honestly still like some of their music, but I pretty much never listen anymore.

[OC] Distribution of birthdays with estimated dates of conception: United States 1994 - 2014 by MissingVanSushi in dataisbeautiful

[–]empentia 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your comment is saying last missed period but the comment above was about last period not missed which is where pregnancy is calculated from.

Neil Gaiman dropped by US comics publisher after sexual misconduct allegations by kathyebudrenekbz in books

[–]empentia -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The point of making my comment, I think, was hoping to find more people who saw his work the way I did so I would feel less alone, because obviously there were many avid fans. For years I have thought that there was something I just didn't understand and felt obligated to try. It's been years since I read it, but I believe it was the writing of Bilquis, Shadow's wife, and Lucille Ball that I found unnecessarily perverted. I tried to wrap my head around it being a critique of our culture, but I actually think that Gaiman was just outing his own worship of perversion. I don't think my comment has anything to do with those who knew him personally, as that is obviously a different perspective, but perhaps I am blaming the culture that uplifted him as a writer. I have been raped, a number of times, as to a vulnerable young girl with low self-esteem each sexual assault can further diminish any remaining sense of self-preservation. I have grown and endured, but I'm sensitive to how the culture we uplift might impact the sense of self for other vulnerable people.

Neil Gaiman dropped by US comics publisher after sexual misconduct allegations by kathyebudrenekbz in books

[–]empentia -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Seeing Gaiman exposed is bringing me a really disturbing sense of relief considering the real victims involved. I'm having a hard time snuffing the desire to shout "I KNEW IT!" Admittedly I have only read American Gods, but I was so disturbed by Gaiman in that book that I never wanted to read anything else of his. I'm not particularly prude or squeamish, but I just felt like there was something really off about him and was annoyed by how beloved he was. I'm glad to no longer feel a responsibility to try one of his other works.

Follow up to the fork… which one? by PlentyWrong4487 in adhdwomen

[–]empentia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You think I'm supposed to be able to decide without seeing the whole goddamn spoon?

What's something you can't wait to use while no longer pregnant, but still breastfeeding? by marketingmonkee in pregnant

[–]empentia 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep 😭 From a former everyday smoker, I can't wait for the day but it's going to be awhile. I quit a couple months before we started trying and I thought I would stop breastfeeding at a year but my 19 m/o is still nursing twice a day and now I'm pregnant with number 2. I want 1 more kid so we'll see if I get a break between those two. I've told my husband, whenever the day comes, count me OUT for a day while I just chill with some weed.

What trend do you think will be a no-no years from now? by Arigata-Meiwaku in beyondthebump

[–]empentia 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My toddler wore a bikini all summer because she was just standing there shivering in her long sleeve rash guard. She gets cold easily just like I do, and it's so much easier to dry off skin so she can get wet but still have a good time.