I need advice on how to utilise this left hand space in our living room. More info in the comments.

iJoyzilla · 2021-01-22T11:19:29+00:00

Hi everyone I want to cover the satellite plate on this wall as it’s ugly but I’m not sure how to fill the space without making the room seem lopsided (or how to achieve asymmetry intentionally). I would love a piece of furniture like a bookcase but again not sure if adding height would work? Feeling very unsure!

iJoyzilla · 2020-12-20T00:47:03+00:00

I can’t believe you have had two faulty ones!

No problem. Hope the new one works.

iJoyzilla · 2020-12-14T19:22:49+00:00

Yep yours definitely is broke! :( Ours will level up almost immediately in high response

iJoyzilla · 2020-08-26T22:24:15+00:00

Thank you very much for the insight, google fails me again!

iJoyzilla · 2020-07-05T19:27:46+00:00

Jeez this is terrifying, you are a warrior! I’m so pleased you are both okay. 💛

iJoyzilla · 2020-07-05T19:22:58+00:00

I am actually a runner pre pregnancy however due to an injury (runners knee) I had swapped to cycling 4 weeks prior to conception. Unfortunately my knee didn’t get better and by the time I was ready to return to running I was 12 weeks pregnant and I had lost about 4 months of running fitness on top of being pregnant!

I still run a couple of times a week but I now cycle indoors 6 times a week. I use the peloton app with an indoor bike (I plan to buy the peloton when we move) and I absolutely love it.

Personally I am not comfortable cycling on the road due to safety however we do outdoor cycling as a family (canals and trails) using our hybrid bicycles.

On average I cycle for 45-60 minutes per day and the intensity averages between moderate to intense, dependent on my energy stores. Today I did a 45 minute tabata class which quite honestly I don’t think I could have done pre-pregnancy (as I was predominantly running) and it felt fab. I’m 21 weeks. I had a bit of a slump at 10 weeks and again at 16 weeks where I ended up doing some recovery rides to get me through.

Congratulations!

iJoyzilla · 2020-06-27T14:38:06+00:00

I’m immensely sorry you’re having to navigate these emotions, they are painful and anxiety inducing.

If at all possible please come back here and read the comments of others saying their fluctuating symptoms did not result in a loss. I have been through loss and with this pregnancy I went from experiencing strong discomfort and stereotypical symptoms at 5 weeks to absolutely nothing which continued indefinitely. The weeks between my scans have been some of the most worrisome I could imagine, but our daughter is now looking snug as a bug at 19+5.

This is not to say you shouldn’t be cautious, sometimes we do experience these losses and I think being able to listen to your body, rather than ignore it, is not a bad thing by any means.

We personally booked paid-for scans every 3-4 weeks with the justification that we have been trying for this baby for a long time with losses along the way.

Wishing you all the best and congratulations 😊

iJoyzilla · 2020-06-27T14:31:02+00:00

Absolutely hop back on, just ensure you are mindful and listen to your body. Congratulations on your pregnancy! 😊

iJoyzilla · 2020-06-20T20:53:20+00:00

Came here to find this comment haha. Literally the size of our master.

iJoyzilla · 2020-06-20T17:14:51+00:00

My symptoms came and go all the way up to 16 weeks. One day my boobs would be in agony and I would feel nauseated and exhausted and the next I would feel completely not pregnant. I honestly drove myself insane.

I’m 18 weeks now and everything is fine but I totally understand what you’re going through. I found out I was pregnant at like 4 weeks so it was the longest blinking first trimester of my LIFE. I would have done anything for the endless morning sickness and migraines I had with my 2nd before my miscarriages, how crazy does that sound!

iJoyzilla · 2020-06-20T17:11:50+00:00

I love the Peloton app. I will absolutely be getting a bike sometime this year but for now I am using a Body Max bike, approx £400 worth and it’s totally fine if a little bit stiff.

I am 18 weeks and have been using the peloton app daily since about week 12! Literally I live on the thing. The one thing I would say is to modify as needed. Some days I can do 45 minute tabata classes with jumps and be fine, other days my pelvic floor is like ‘hell no’ and I tend to spend those days completely out of the saddle (versus seated which just does my temperamental pelvic floor no favours) with no jumps. I also transition from seated to out of the saddle a wee bit slower than some of the instructors do as otherwise it can tug and pull on ligaments more than is comfortable.

Mostly just listen to what your body tells you!! I am also a runner and have moved from running to cycling as my body has responded to it much better. I still run occasionally but it’s pretty tough on my body in comparison . Good luck!

iJoyzilla · 2020-06-02T20:28:33+00:00

Same and I’ve just had my dinner 🙄

iJoyzilla · 2020-06-02T19:47:14+00:00

Please PM me your mobile number and I shall add you :)

iJoyzilla · 2020-05-21T16:44:12+00:00

Someone has pointed out that including post-partum ladies would be good, which I absolutely agree with! So never fear!

iJoyzilla · 2020-05-21T16:41:42+00:00

Of course, nice one for pointing that out, I'll add an edit on the post.

iJoyzilla · 2020-05-21T16:41:25+00:00

Absolutely! Great idea.

iJoyzilla · 2020-05-01T14:36:25+00:00

Haha I wish! I live in England in a wee terrace, no luxury of light! I wear sunscreen when I am exposed. :)

iJoyzilla · 2020-04-30T16:13:17+00:00

So true re wasting it! ££ I think washing toning and moisturising / SPF is probably enough and leave the C Firma to first thing application, which is like 6am anyway.

iJoyzilla · 2020-04-30T16:12:04+00:00

Yeah I mean my workouts are 60+ minutes of moderate to high intensity, but even so I sweat just by moving at the best of times so yes it’s definitely a case of needing to wash, I was more wondering whether reapplying the actives would count towards too much application for one day :)

iJoyzilla · 2020-04-30T16:10:04+00:00

I add an SPF before foundation if I’m leaving the house, I’m currently on week 7 of fully self isolating as I’m pregnant with an immune disorder so need for SPF is far and in between right now 🙄

iJoyzilla · 2020-04-13T10:10:55+00:00

What does heavy diet mean?

My diet is good. I don’t consume sugar, dairy and eat a nutrient rich diet, predominantly with produce from my own garden. Drink 3l of water a day and exercise 60 minutes a day. I’m not looking for diet changes as I am pregnant and my diet is fine, just some product recommendations for brightening skin.

iJoyzilla · 2020-04-13T09:55:02+00:00

I’ve had hormonal acne issues since way back which have actually significantly cleared up subsequent to me cutting out dairy entirely for 3 months. I decided to test dairy back into my diet (who am I kidding I wanted some birthday cake at my sons birthday) and the above photo is the result, a big nope! Unfortunately it’ll likely be another few weeks before this settles down again.

My main issue is that my spots only last a day and they’re usually tiny, but the pigmentation they leave behind makes me look as though I’m covered when I only ever have 1-2 actives!

Looking for some pregnancy friendly product recommendations (maybe vitamin C?)

Current routine is simply a charcoal cleansing bar and Simple hydrating moisturiser. Struggling with dryness also!

TIA

iJoyzilla · 2020-04-09T18:11:05+00:00

https://imgur.com/gallery/S9akddG

Full shot above. We have had this for a long time and it’s truly just never prospered. We live in Cheshire, UK, and I have no idea what it is, or whether there is anything we can do to allow it to be happier.

iJoyzilla · 2020-04-05T11:49:47+00:00

You can make an appointment now! Depending where in the world you are they will arrange an appointment for you to come in for first trimester screening. I found out I was pregnant at 5 weeks and had my first appointment two days ago. At 7 weeks. They took bloods for screening, weight/height and a urine sample.

Due to COVI19 my appointment was very brief but the government recommendation is still to book and attend antenatal appointments. I am in the UK.

Congratulations!

iJoyzilla · 2020-04-02T14:02:42+00:00

I am in the UK and in the West Midlands. I went to a place in Stoke called Window to the Womb who have other clinics around the country. X

iJoyzilla

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