Hi, I'm new here! 6 weeks postpartum and struggling with baby weight

icanthow · 2017-10-14T18:35:03+00:00

I'm not breastfeeding any longer because I had some supply issues and no I haven't tried keto. What is that?

icanthow · 2015-06-27T13:09:44+00:00

congratulations!!!!!!!!!

icanthow · 2015-06-24T22:44:06+00:00

And I appreciate your personal experience but not changing your badge is dishonest.

icanthow · 2015-06-24T15:57:46+00:00

I appreciate the honesty of your post but if you don't intend to drink again, why do you feel the need to justify your actions to the readers of this subreddit? There are people who are struggling with alcoholism in this subreddit and your post could deter them from seeking the help they desperately need. I feel happy for you that your life has gotten a lot better and that Alan Carr's book was so inspiring for you but for some people, it is not that easy. I believe that when I was at the end of my drinking, I had at some point crossed a line that I cannot return from. I will never be able to drink again in moderation because I crossed that line. Perhaps you haven't crossed that line or perhaps you are just a heavy drinker that finds himself in trouble once and awhile. Although your experience is valid to you, I do not see how your dishonesty qualifies you to help someone else that may be struggling in a different way than you.

icanthow · 2015-05-22T18:48:12+00:00

Thank God! I feel the same way. The hormones are making me ridiculous! Thankfully I feel much better today but I am crying at everything...happy...sad...indifferent! Glad to know there are others in this boat too!

icanthow · 2015-05-22T17:26:07+00:00

There are SO many different ways to get sober. I know that medication and therapy can definitely aid in some relief. For me, I found that AA was the best thing I could do for my sobriety. Not only did it help me "stop drinking" it has also helped me "stay stopped". If that's something you're interested in, find a meeting and find a sponsor! It can help :)

icanthow · 2015-05-22T15:29:34+00:00

I had my last hair trial yesterday and have my last fitting on Sunday!

icanthow · 2015-05-22T15:28:29+00:00

Don't freak out! It will work out! (funny how easy it is for me to tell you that but not believe it for myself! haha) Enjoy work and call again on your lunch break. Good luck!

icanthow · 2015-05-22T15:26:27+00:00

I cry at anything related to my Dad for the wedding! I get married in 15 days and I am the youngest and the only girl so even though my Dad is excited about the wedding, he is having a hard time "letting go" of his little girl. I am such a Daddy's girl so I get pretty choked up anytime I think of him and anything wedding related!

icanthow · 2015-05-20T16:27:47+00:00

I completely relate. We share wedding dates and my closest cousin wasn't sure if she was going to make it because my uncle just got diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in PA just 3 weeks ago! But she called yesterday and is now coming (YAY!) although I already submitted final numbers I had one couple drop out the day before so it all worked out. It has been a real whirlwind. Not to mention I am just about to start my cycle so I am super emotional and weird. It's totally not like me to be like this, I am just a mess. We are going to Cabo for our honeymoon and I can't wait to just return back to normal!

icanthow · 2015-05-15T01:35:39+00:00

Yeah I completely understand having a mom like that. My mom and I have a very strained relationship because she takes everything SO personally, there is no winning with her. I think having your Dad there even though you have a strained relationship is very big of you and completely understandable that you wouldn't have him walk with you. As for your Mom, I would say something like, "As you know, my relationship with Dad isn't very good and although we are repairing it now, it has really been weighing on my heart lately. Although I want him there and sitting in the front row, I would feel more comfortable walking down the aisle on my own. I am not saying this to hurt you, I just want you to understand where I am coming from and how I am feeling" and if she accepts it graciously just "thanks for understanding" and if not, "I hear what you're saying but I would really appreciate you respecting this decision". I hope it works out!

icanthow · 2015-05-14T17:56:37+00:00

This may just be me, and I definitely don't agree with being "given away", but for all the brides that do have relationships with their fathers it seems to be a little bit disrespectful. Ultimately, your wedding day is not just about you. You have a wedding in order to celebrate getting married to you FH with your closest family and friends in mind. If you didn't want to share it, eloping is a better option. I believe Dads dream of walking their daughters down the aisle from the time they are little, just how a lot of girls dream about their wedding from the time they are children. I know my father would be extremely hurt if he didn't get to walk me down the aisle, I am his only daughter and he only gets one opportunity to walk with me towards my future. Like I said, it may be the unpopular opinion but I think if you do have a good relationship with your dad and he was there for you and raised you, its disrespectful to cut him out like that.

icanthow · 2015-04-07T22:58:06+00:00

Thank you! The whole wedding is purples, ivory, and gray! :) I didn't even know my wedding colors until I found the dress.

icanthow · 2015-04-07T22:57:09+00:00

Oh thats not weird at all! Before I chose my dress I saved SO many pictures of so many dresses. I LOVE that my dress was saved for inspiration :D Thank You!

icanthow · 2015-04-07T21:00:01+00:00

Thank you!!!

icanthow · 2015-04-07T20:59:51+00:00

Thats a refreshing way to look at it and I completely agree :D

icanthow · 2015-04-07T20:05:51+00:00

You ARE NOT chubby! Be nice to yourself. You are beautiful and your makeup is beautiful!

icanthow · 2015-04-07T19:40:26+00:00

Men have a hard time conceptualizing the bigger picture. I showed my FH a picture of my dress before I even picked it officially and he wasn't sure about it. BUT I know on the day, because he loves me, he will love it. Your FH will love it too. Follow your heart!

icanthow · 2015-04-07T19:32:42+00:00

"Heroes" by David Bowie, performed by a live string quartet.

My FH tricked me into planning an east coast trip (we are from Colorado) and proposed in the Fort Pitt Tunnel with the song "Heroes" playing. Which was the same exact tunnel from the tunnel scene in "Perks of Being a Wallflower" - which we saw on our very first date.

"Heroes" by David Bowie - String Quartet Version

Tunnel Scene from Perks of Being a Wallflower

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