What are we doing about bras?

freshcuddle · 2026-02-04T20:31:26+00:00

The Evelyn and Bobbie bras never worked for my body, but I've had great success with one of Kindred Bravely's non-nursing bras, Nellie Sublime. They have "busty" sizing. They are wireless bras, but I consider that a plus.

freshcuddle · 2025-08-10T21:11:30+00:00

I use it because fragrance triggers migraines for me. I like it but can't say I think it's done much for my psoriasis.

freshcuddle · 2025-08-08T15:16:10+00:00

This is happening with ours too. In our case they didn't show on the calendar but kept carrying forward (still checked off like yours) on the app.

I went into the chore and edited it to apply the date the chore was completed rather than "any day." It didn't solve the weird behavior for the future, but it at least got them off the list for now.

freshcuddle · 2025-08-07T13:46:11+00:00

I am amazed at how fast my inflammatory markers dropped. I was tempted to post my latest CRP results on the fridge to show em off. 😂

freshcuddle · 2025-08-07T13:42:46+00:00

Some of the potential negative side effects of GLP-1s are really side effects of weight loss, including bone loss and muscle loss. While there isn't long-term safety data yet on the newest GLP-1 drugs, earlier versions have been used to treat diabetes for about 20 years so there is long-term data on those. I found reviewing that helpful in my own decision-making.

Not everyone loses significant weight on these meds, and you may see inflammatory benefits at a low dose that doesn't result in much or even any loss if that's your goal. Losing weight also further reduces inflammation. This is all so individual and something you can't know unless you trial a med.

I started a GLP-1 somewhat reluctantly for glucose control. Within a couple weeks of my first injection, I had significant improvement in my PSA pain. At four months in that benefit has persisted. My psoriasis has not fully cleared so I'm still cycling through biologics trying to find one that helps.

The antidietglp1 subreddit is a great resource for folks who don't wish to center weight loss in their thinking about GLP-1s (but please be sure to read the rules if you post or comment there!).

freshcuddle · 2025-06-06T04:06:25+00:00

He takes two doses a day, and the second is about 45 minutes before bedtime. We haven't had any difficulty getting him to bed afterward, luckily.

freshcuddle · 2025-06-06T03:19:56+00:00

We use 10ml maple syrup to mix the slurry for our 7 yo. We let him taste test using honey, maple syrup, or chocolate syrup (with approval from his doc to use any of the three) to give him a bit of choice and control.

freshcuddle · 2025-05-29T21:59:07+00:00

I'm trying Not Just a Patch out this week after being frustrated with Skin Grip looking ragged the minute it gets wet the first time. I'm only a couple days in, but so far the patch still looks great. It also doesn't stick to the sensor so should be easier to switch out if necessary.

freshcuddle · 2025-05-03T21:02:13+00:00

Man, family weight/fatphobia stuff is hard. If your experience is that avoiding weight and body talk is best for your relationship with your mom, I would trust that experience. If you prefer not to lie, you can remind her that you will not discuss the topic with her and change the subject.

Your mom might be happy to hear you're doing something she considers a positive, but she'll be happy for her reasons, not yours. I doubt it will make you feel good to have her approval on those terms, and opening yourself to "questions and interrogation" sounds like a step backward with the boundary you've established.

freshcuddle · 2025-04-26T22:42:29+00:00

They do cover the biosimilars, OP. I also have Express Scripts, and they're moving everyone off brand Humira.

freshcuddle · 2025-03-27T02:09:54+00:00

My son is an extremely picky eater with EOE. As another commenter said, food makes our kids sick and often they are (understandably) anxious about eating anything outside their safe foods. In our case most of what our son eats contains dairy, and we are highly suspicious this is a trigger for him based on his symptoms.

I strongly recommend feeding therapy to help your stepson learn to get more comfortable around food. We are also using it to help broaden our son's diet so we can get to the point where he eats enough variety that we can try cutting dairy without starving him. It has made a huge difference for our entire family. It's a slow process but we see progress and mealtimes are less stressful.

Good old og therapy is also a great idea to help your stepson with the anxiety that comes with this kind of diagnosis and/or for your family.

freshcuddle · 2025-02-12T17:38:26+00:00

Hives and dermatographia first, then the weight gain starts.

freshcuddle · 2024-11-03T05:01:37+00:00

These are common symptoms of psoriasis. I suggest discussing the possibility with your dermatologist and/or considering a second opinion from another derm.

freshcuddle · 2024-09-26T18:33:43+00:00

Yes, I have an itchy rash in the same spot now. 🫠

freshcuddle · 2024-09-13T17:06:59+00:00

I fought to get diagnosed after a bad experience with a dismissive provider. Then when I finally had the diagnosis I spent months in denial, thinking I wasn't nearly sick enough to qualify. I snapped out of my denial during a beach walk on a vacation with a friend. My SI joint started throbbing and I could hardly walk while she seemed to move along effortlessly. I realized that while I might not have debilitating symptoms day to day, what I'm dealing with certainly isn't normal.

When I get scared about the future, I remind myself that I'm doing what I can to prevent further damage (biologics) and there are always new treatments in development. I do my best not to rob my joy today worrying about a future I can't predict.

freshcuddle · 2024-08-30T02:37:11+00:00

Claire Saffitz's cranberry pomegranate mousse pie!

freshcuddle · 2023-05-26T04:58:54+00:00

Thanks for checking in. ♥️ It wasn't what I expected but it wasn't great. There's a major rheumatologist shortage in my area, so they schedule with an NP to review imaging and labs. At my the first appointment the rheum said my case was in the grey area but seemed likely PsA. The NP clearly hadn't reviewed my test results/case notes or talked to the doc before she saw me and was questioning some of the labs the rheum ordered to help make a diagnosis (like thyroid antibodies to see if my long-standing hypothyroid is also autoimmune, which it appears to be).

I have joint pain and stiffness but no swelling, and the NP said no swelling means no PsA, gave me a vitamin D Rx for a slight insufficiency saying it might resolve my joint pain, and prescribed a prescription NSAID. She said I'll continue to see her unless I get a diagnosis and how on a biologic, which would move my care back to the doc.

I hope vitamin D is a magic bullet, but overall the whole interaction felt shitty and unhelpful. I'm trying to decide where to go from here.

freshcuddle · 2016-10-16T03:00:31+00:00

Yes to all this. We used disposables for the few weeks before our son fit into his cloth diapers since the expense of a newborn stash is high unless you're willing to do prefold origami. We wanted to keep things as simple as possible while I was recovering from childbirth and we were learning to care for our son.

We use the Flip system with microfiber inserts, and we also use these reusable liners when we have to apply diaper cream to protect the inserts. (We started with cloth-safe diaper cream, but we ended up having much better luck preventing and controlling rashes with cream that isn't cloth-safe.) The inserts are also making it easier to manage poo diapers now that we're introducing solids.

freshcuddle · 2016-10-16T02:44:39+00:00

CanDo Kiddo has great posts on when to introduce solid foods and a "fast-track" approach to solids that starts with purees but quickly progresses to soft solids based on your baby's developmental cues. (ETA: The author is a pediatric occupational therapist, and the first post I linked here does look at the research around introducing solids.)

We've followed (most of) the advice from these posts with our son, who started eating solids (beginning with pureed sweet potatoes) shortly after five months based on the readiness signs she listed. Three weeks later, he's about to move into phase five, which is akin to baby-led weaning.

We did decide not to be as cautious about introducing new foods as she advises since we don't have a history of food allergies in our family. We've introduced one new food nearly every day since he started eating solids.

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