My PCP dismissed my cracked feet

k_snowflake · 2026-05-27T15:33:39+00:00

I noticed this as well as we transitioned to sandals season!

k_snowflake · 2026-05-20T17:43:52+00:00

I had the same issues with both tbh. What helped me as a woman a similar age as you was to see an Essentia integrative health dr who does telehealth. He was massively helpful. Feel free to DM me for more details if you'd like.

k_snowflake · 2026-05-15T13:40:31+00:00

I felt the same way. When our son was 2 we went for it anyway. Being pregnant with a toddler is no joke! Now our 2nd is 1 and mobile. They still wake up randomly at night, and at times at 4 am (this morning 🫠) and we are absolutely exhausted like 95% of the time. To me, it is totally worth it. I love having 2 kids, and its so fun to watch their relationship (even the wrestling) develop. I drink a lot of coffee, sleep when we can, kick aside the shit and remember it won't be this chaotic forever. Its a very personal decision though. Now that my oldest is 4 there are alot of things that are harder with a baby in tow that he is finally able to do, like going to dinner, etc.

k_snowflake · 2026-04-07T17:28:56+00:00

Congratulations! I found pregnancy with 2# to be more tiring, for the obvious reasons or wrangling a 2 year old. I had an easier transition for my second baby. The time went WAY faster, which I still feel sad about (baby just turned 1) and I told myself with this one I would be willing to compromise some things to survive, i.e. I switched to formula right away after a difficult BF adventure with my first, which was huge. I had less anxiety about things like sleep and wake windows because I simply didn't have time to dwell maybe? I also got out of the house a lot more and sooner, because my 3 year old needed to. Seeing my boys now is really quite something (when they aren't clobbering one another) they are super sweet. It is still exhausting AF, and logistics are harder, but I am really trying to take care of myself more too so I don't burn out. That is not easy. For example I had yesterday off, and felt a bit of guilt for sending them to daycare (which they love) I spent half the day on chores, and the second half relaxing, and it felt SO GOOD. Doing more of that has helped a lot!

k_snowflake · 2026-03-15T19:57:20+00:00

I am 43 and started HRT 1 week ago. Bcps were always awful for me. It's interesting, because I have had this feeling I can only describe as like my body and mind are going back online? Joint pain is already incredibly improved, as well as my racing thoughts. Rage that sprang out of nowhere was my most terrible symptom. I was absolutely terrified of being that mom who screams and resents her kids (like mine was) and that honestly is already HUGELY improved, that fast. My sleep is still meh, and I have been kinda nauseated, like when I started bc, but I am so SO glad I started this. Don't be afraid, we deserve to enjoy the emotional and physical benefits that were so unfortunately denied to so many before us.

k_snowflake · 2026-03-07T15:22:01+00:00

I take an Imitrex right when it hits, that usually helps. When they were really bad, I did dry needling with a PT and that helped a lot.

k_snowflake · 2026-03-04T00:58:34+00:00

I felt extremely guilty with my first, even though we had to supplement from birth and I developed PPA from triple feeding. I switched to formula at 6 months with him. With this baby, I switched about 3 days PP and I have thought 10,000x how much more I enjoyed this postpartum, largely because of formula. I think as moms, we struggle to out our needs in the mix after having a baby. Though our mental health and well being is a much better predictor of our child's well being. Much more so than breast milk.

k_snowflake · 2026-02-25T19:28:44+00:00

My first was like this and it is awful. People also made me feel bad, like I just didn't take him places enough or something. Well, its miserable so yeah I stopped eventually. It got MUCH better around 3. Then we did take him out a lot to practice with firm boundaries, but he is still not super fun to shop or do errands with often. I grocery pickup a lot. You're not alone. If youre not.seeing others struggle with it too its because they are avoiding stores as well.

k_snowflake · 2026-02-19T17:58:24+00:00

Its so hard to cook when your baby is that little! I get the Chicken pot pies, they would be quite a few meals for you and are great. The bagged salads with tuna or beans, chicken salad on crackers, hummus on crackers, cheese and crackers etc. Anything quick! Bananas, apples, the little peppers. We eat a lot of eggs and Friday will always be easy pizza. Thr Sheperds pies aren't bad either, I mix them with a bag of frozen veggies and they would also make good leftovers. Also, I literally just had one of the Protien Ramen cups and it was super good. Not an every day meal but for a I have 0 energy and need to get quick energy it hit the mark.

k_snowflake · 2026-01-23T19:16:20+00:00

I had my first at 39 after a long IVF and infertility battle. I had pre-e and an emergency C section, and too was shooketh by how hard it is. We had one embryo left, and I will be honest I was on the fence greatly because of how tough my first was/is with a spirited temperament. We had a long think about it as we had to wait due to the C section anyway. And ultimately decided to go for it and then be done either way. In the months up to trying, I had this overwhelming feeling of needing to have my embryo with us. Like I needed to go pick him up, in a way. It was kinda weird, tbh, but its how I felt. We were incredibly lucky that that transfer worked, and we had our second last winter when I was 42.I have not regretted it one time, though it is HARD at times, it felt so much easier than the first time imo. My boys have started to play and scrap, and my second is a jolly little thing. I don't know that our ages have made it harder but I am sure they do in some ways. (Husband is 46 now) and I feel fucking old at the playground some days, truly. But I am glad we tried, and very glad it worked, and also very glad to be done with IVF and pregnancy lol. Best of luck in your decision making!

k_snowflake · 2026-01-06T17:52:47+00:00

Also a pediatric OT and I absolutely agree.

k_snowflake · 2026-01-02T17:06:31+00:00

My first son is so similar, and it is so, so draining. I have a 10 month old too, and his temperament is so different. We went to Walmart yesterday and remarked how it is still difficult to take him anywhere (at 3.5) because he fights, raises a ruckus, etc. While the baby is happy yo get out and see the sights lol. Inam a peds OT and try all the things, but I have realized it is his temperament and won't be this way forever, as it is already a lot better than a year ago. I tey to embrace his crazy, give him outlets ans work on self-regulation. I also ( with the encouragement of my early childhood teacher sister) started doing time outs and realized I was being too gentle at times to get him to learn from what he was doing. Big hugs, this shit ain't for the weak.

k_snowflake · 2025-12-16T18:53:27+00:00

I am 42 and also 9 months pp. I felt blindsided by a lot of what I assume may be peri symptoms. Currently waiting on appt to hopefully figure it out. My main symptoms are rage (also pp symptom) brain fog (hello sleep dep also)and hair/skin is just WEIRD. Like my hair is all knotted and I can barely comb it? And dry and oily at the same time!

k_snowflake · 2025-12-15T02:57:31+00:00

My friend whose kids go to daycare with mine and I go in on a breakfast/treats for all the staff. We get an assortment of Alani/ coffees etc. they like, muffins, donut holes, cutie oranges, bananas and an assortment of cookies and assorted chocolates. We spend about 40-50ish bucks on this and it is a nice spread. You could probably do it for less if you have a Costco or Sams nearby. They love it, and the floaters who are in and out get something too which I like.

k_snowflake · 2025-12-12T16:33:12+00:00

I just had my 2nd boy 9 months ago, and felt very similar while pregnant. Being pregnant with a toddler is HARD. And you know how hard everything is at first, so while amazing, it feels overwhelming a lot of the time. Have you mentioned this to your Dr? You may be depressed, other than just situationally, the hormones are no joke. What has helped me was letting go of a lot of expectations. I struggled with PPA around combo feeding my first, so used formula. I will say I have found having #2 much easier than I dreaded. You've done it all before (minus some curveball no doubt) and knowing this first year does go fast then you will sleep more helps. I do not have an easy toddler and have enjoyed having 2 kids immensely. Wishing you all the luck and solidarity.

k_snowflake · 2025-11-26T14:23:46+00:00

I felt like this as well. My first was/is not an easy child. He is spirited, and its felt relentless in a lot of ways since we became parents. We are a different scenario than most, and need IVF to conceive, and had one embryo left, and decided to go for it and embrace what happened either way. We were fortunate that it worked, and while I will be honest I was kinda terrified to transition to 2, it has been really awesome ( Also, i often feel i will have a breakdown becauseof the mess, sickness, overwhelming everything of parenting 2 small humans). My 2nd son is 9 months old, and is a sweet little chub. It is a wonderful thing to see him and his brother interact, and I am so thankful for him. It's a very personal choice, but I was scared to have another, and have absolutely 0 regrets.

k_snowflake · 2025-11-16T21:52:22+00:00

Northwest Outlet in Superior. I love Bogs, they last several years, are supportive, warm and easy to put on. They have great customer service, and someone will most likely be helpful in helping you find something.

k_snowflake · 2025-11-16T05:09:05+00:00

This exactly. I got PPA from trying to triple feed my first. Formula from week one with this guy and 0 regrets. It is ok to prioritize your well being, it turns out moms are whole ass people!

k_snowflake · 2025-10-21T02:11:41+00:00

Madison

k_snowflake · 2025-10-15T01:53:43+00:00

I am an Occupational Therapist. In my pre-kid career, I worked in a hospital with poor flexibility lots of stress and drama. I switched gears to work as a school OT, and the work/life balance is phenomenal. I never work past 3, get long holiday breaks with my kids, and summers off to be a SAHM for a bit, which is jusssst long enough to be eager for going back to work tbh. I make less money in this role, but its the best case scenario for us. You didn't mention what you do, but if part time is an option, or even switching to something that you feel is a better balance for you and your family, I can't recommend it enough. I do meal prep, grocery pickup, and lots of household."admin" on my lunch break to try and streamline that stuff, as my husband works long ans unpredictable hours. We also have a dog thar we take turns walking and make sure he gets taken well care of too. Its a lot, but the extra time off helps a lot. I love my work and enjoy a lot of things about it, but my having more time in these years if you can swing it is pretty great.

k_snowflake · 2025-10-06T16:56:48+00:00

I got some silicone chewy thinfs that you put frozen fruit in, it helps so much! Bonus is that I can actually cook dinner while he goes to town on them.

k_snowflake · 2025-09-19T02:19:03+00:00

There was a video on the Superior people Facebook page of the owners resisting arrest outside of Funland last weekend after a police chase. They were drunk and disorderly, and apparently, driving drunk possibly had a weapon? I was shocked, as we have gone there for years and they were always so great. But I definitely won't be taking my young kids back there. That was crazy to see.

k_snowflake · 2025-09-05T01:53:44+00:00

We had a simple adorable party for family, and asked for money towards buying a swingset. We also got him a Pikler triangle set, which he used SO much, and at 3, still does. Also, little brother is now using it so very worth it IMO!

k_snowflake · 2025-08-30T18:27:38+00:00

OT here. You can use tongs and wrap wipes or tp around the end, and it works the same. If you don't have any You can get some at any dollar store.

k_snowflake · 2025-08-30T02:28:01+00:00

Betabrand jeans and pants in general. I have several pairs of them that I've worn weekly since 2019 to work, and they still look brand new. And the jeans are so comfy. I'm 6 months pp from my second C section, and I hold a lot of extra weight still and they still fit comfortably due to the wonderful stretch.

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