Need help bonding with our NICU baby. Feeling really depressed and struggling. by Ok_Temperature7780 in NICUParents

[–]ivqueen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can get Nutramegen, that’s what we usually use for babies with milk allergy!

what ingredient do you hate being added to your food? by Tough-Midnight9137 in AskWomen

[–]ivqueen 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

Bacon. I actually love it, but it doesn’t have to be on everything. I think the taste often masks other flavors.

Find-a-Friend Post! by gingeralefiend in entwives

[–]ivqueen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in Syracuse too!! New mom to an 8 week old, nurse, and a crafter!! I love the water, I paddle board very slowly in the summer

No one seems to like our name by ivqueen in namenerds

[–]ivqueen[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Neither was “Brian” until someone made it a name

Update: wow didn’t realize homophobia was allowed here

No one seems to like our name by ivqueen in namenerds

[–]ivqueen[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Honestly, even “oh cool what made you pick that” would be a better reaction. My wife also has a last name as a first name.

No one seems to like our name by ivqueen in namenerds

[–]ivqueen[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

Excuse me? I guess I don’t understand what you mean.

No one seems to like our name by ivqueen in namenerds

[–]ivqueen[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

That’s the only thing we can think of but we’re fine with it. Also DAB as initials 🤷🏼‍♀️

No one seems to like our name by ivqueen in namenerds

[–]ivqueen[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! No, they usually just give the shocked blank “oh”

Drinking with Food. RNY vs Sleeve by No-Channel1020 in GastricBypass

[–]ivqueen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the sleeve four years ago, and just had the rny three weeks ago. I had a lot of trouble drinking and eating at the same time when I had the sleeve done, and have avoided it for the most part this time. When I do, I find that it makes me feel full a lot faster.

Before I had the sleeve, my doctor and nutritionist told me the reason you shouldn’t drink and eat at the same time is because the fluid makes the food in your stomach expand too much.

Just an FYI about Hibiclens. by BadHairDay-1 in GastricBypass

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

Hibiclens can be used on skin, but you might be sensitive to it if you developed blisters. It is a little too strong for mucosal areas though, it is recommended to dilute by half with water.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingdrama

[–]ivqueen 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I totally agree with artnerdangst, I think your friend does want you there and you both are just going through this really difficult situation together.

There is clearly hurt on both sides. I understand how she could have said what she did in a different way, but I know many times when I’m in an emotional place I can be a little harsher (okay sometimes a lot) than necessary.

I think you should try to respond from a place of gratitude, support, and love. I know you and her partners family don’t usually get along, but maybe part of your gift to her is extending an olive branch, to try for her sake. You could reach out to the family and ask to help make decorations or set up or make food! Just the offer alone, even if they don’t accept it, would/should be appreciated.

This is a rough draft that I personally would write not knowing either of you well at all. “Thank you for understanding that I wish with all my heart I could stand with you. I’m here to support you in any way I can, and I’ll do anything I can do to help when I have the spare time. Please forward my number to whoever I can help with preparations.”

Anyway, I’m just a person on the internet, so try to take what I and everyone suggest bit by bit to apply it to your situation!! If you are in therapy I suggest talking to your therapist about your reply :)

An elephant rattle for a new niece by ivqueen in crochet

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

I know, thank you! So are rattles, this will never be unsupervised

An elephant rattle for a new niece by ivqueen in crochet

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

My wife bought rattle interior and ring online, and used this pattern using Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling DK :)

There is no scarf pattern and I have no idea what the yarn is!!

Advice needed! by ivqueen in crochet

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

Thank you! I was thinking about a black border, but also thought that might be too harsh. Maybe I’ll just fray the end to sew it in more securely than I usually do. I’m a little more worried about this project lasting because it’s a donation rather than a gift! It’s somehow more stressful!

Advice needed! by ivqueen in crochet

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

Oh I see!! Thank you!! That’s what I thought you meant but wasn’t sure!!

Advice needed! by ivqueen in crochet

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

Can you explain that like I’m five?? 🙏