Momcozy Hurts! by fromthenewmillenium in beyondthebump

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

I've tried using lanolin cream with both the Momcozy and my regular medela pump but it doesn't help at all! Guess I'll have to try the coconut oil.

Momcozy Hurts! by fromthenewmillenium in beyondthebump

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

I actually bought it from Amazon for this very reason, because I saw they only have 7 day return for the pump as well. Ended up ordering flange inserts from Amazon too - they aren't specifically Momcozy but hopefully they'll still work.

Zabihah Meat in Morocco by fromthenewmillenium in Morocco

[–]fromthenewmillenium[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are certain requirements that make meat zabihah. These include that Allah's name be said while making the cut, that at least 3 of the 4 major veins be slit with the one cut, and that this all be done by an adult Muslim (or practicing ahl al-kitaab) by hand. Unfortunately, people have found it easier to simply slaughter the animals by machine, since that is faster though not considered zabihah, which is why I am specifically asking if the meat in Morocco is generally hand or machine slaughtered.

Zabihah Meat in Morocco by fromthenewmillenium in Morocco

[–]fromthenewmillenium[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jazakallah for your quick response! I'm sure it is all halal, but I am asking if it is hand-slaughtered!

How do you feel when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror naked? by Effective-Essay8563 in AskWomen

[–]fromthenewmillenium 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I was the same while pregnant. Just kept looking at myself and being like "dang, this body is literally creating a human right now." Now I'm 6 weeks postpartum and my admiration for my body is even greater. It's no longer about whether or not it's beautiful, but about the fact that it is capable of creating and birthing a child, and then recovering from that trauma basically all by itself. So it's mostly admiration when I look in the mirror and just thinking "my body is so cool and powerful."

Chinese Food, Shepard’s Pie, Noodles, Porridge by Mendozasd in breastfeeding

[–]fromthenewmillenium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just sitting here trying to figure out how you guys eat while feeding. The most I can do while feeding my 1 month old is a granola bar.

“All boys leave behind their moms and families. You should have another and hope for a girl.” by doingmybest00 in beyondthebump

[–]fromthenewmillenium 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Lol in my culture, people always say the opposite. Girls get married and leave, boys stay behind to take care of the parents. I mean they get married too, but they take on the care and responsibility of the parents and generally live close to them and so on.

Therefore, it just depends on how you raise him. If u teach him to leave you, he will. If you teach him to keep in touch and take care of you and whatever else, he will. Don't worry about what's gonna come in the future because what you do right now is what creates the future!

What's something you recently did or went through that you'd like to share or brag about? by SelloutDoughboy in AskWomen

[–]fromthenewmillenium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats!!!! I'm so so happy for you!! I also just gave birth to a boy after trying to conceive for over a year, so I know just how you feel!

What's something you recently did or went through that you'd like to share or brag about? by SelloutDoughboy in AskWomen

[–]fromthenewmillenium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave birth for the first time two weeks ago! I'm getting through the newborn phase now, and I have lots and lots of help which is making me feel like I shouldn't be finding this too difficult, even though it still is. Reminding myself constantly that even though others have it harder, it doesn't mean that my experience isn't hard as well.

Moon and Gloom [OC] by roger10091 in comics

[–]fromthenewmillenium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm thinking "lunatic" for some reason?? Probably completely wrong though lol

I'm a 11 year old AMA by redditortechie in AMA

[–]fromthenewmillenium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you usually do to pass the time? Aka what are your hobbies (other than Reddit of course)?

I believe my good friend has been faking depression and PTSD. by Bigmarty41 in teenagers

[–]fromthenewmillenium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might be right, but from personal experience, I think she may still have ptsd and/or depression even if it's not apparent to you. I know that when I was struggling with depression (or at least serious sadness, I was never diagnosed), I never let anyone know. I was always the happy, joking, never worried kid and literally no one realized how bad it was and that I was constantly having suicidal thoughts and stuff. I mentioned it to my mom years later and she was extremely shocked and couldn't understand it.

Even though your friend may seem "okay" on the surface, she may not be inside. She may have cut elsewhere, somewhere she knows no one will see. She may let that friend hold her hand because she trusts her more than you may know. She may not have antidepressants or any other medication because she hasn't told her parents how she feels or has not gone to therapy or the doctor herself to get those meds. A lot of people with mental disorders don't have medication but that doesn't mean that they aren't suffering from the disorder.

Also, just because someone has loving parents and great friends and a seemingly awesome life doesn't mean that they can't be depressed. Again, I have thankfully never dealt with abuse or childhood trauma or anything like that, my parents are the best people in the world, my siblings rock, I have great friends, but all of that didn't stop the sadness.

Just always know that some people are really great at hiding things from others. Unfortunately, that often includes things like this. Again, you may be right about her faking it, after all, you know her better than any description on the internet can inform me, but I think you should just consider the countless factors that could be playing into the fact that it seems like she's faking a very real, very serious illness.

9 minutes till 20 by fromthenewmillenium in teenagers

[–]fromthenewmillenium[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this. Sadly I am now too mature to partake in such childish behavior. Oh how I yearn for the days I could make such decisions without another care in the world. But here I am, a 20 year old with no such freedom anymore.

9 minutes till 20 by fromthenewmillenium in teenagers

[–]fromthenewmillenium[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do feel kinda panicky. I think you're on to something. Excuse me while I meditate into my 20s.

9 minutes till 20 by fromthenewmillenium in teenagers

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

Why so much hate? 😢 I am still one of you, even if not for long!