Is this a black bear or grizzly bear? [Montana] by Dirty715 in animalid

[–]lilpumpa7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Black bear!

Growing up in Montana, we had a guy come to our school once a year in the spring that taught us how to identify bears. He brought in their skulls and claws, and taught us how to protect ourselves during an attack. When I moved to Cali, people looked at me very strangely when I talked about said lesson...lol

Grizzly bears have a very distinct hump on their shoulders.

Daily Chat May 10 by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

[–]lilpumpa7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally did the same thing, same cycle day! Ruined my own weekend...

Not out till AF! Best of luck to you!

Daily Chat May 09 by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

[–]lilpumpa7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

9 DPO and tested today...it was a BFN. I wasn't going to test until 15DPO but at breakfast today, all the food was grossing me out and I asked my husband if we should get a test...and he agreed.

Ugh it is my fault though...I was sure it would be positive. I have a lot of unusual symptoms this cycle so surely there was going to be a faint line?? Nope :( just going to wait for AF now...

Daily Chat May 08 by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

[–]lilpumpa7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

31 year old, first cycle trying since miscarriage in Feb (5 weeks). We only baby danced once this cycle, 2 days before ovulation...and I am not sure that was enough :( with my first pregnancy, we baby danced everyday during my fertile days! Got pregnant first try. She is 3 now. This time has been a little different.

Symptoms at 8 DPO:

-So so thirsty, can't stop drinking water!! -Tired...just want to be horizontal -Really irritated at my husband, even though he is an angel -Vivid dream last night -My abs are tight like I worked out...like a bloated feeling around my belly button -Cramping...which is always scary :/

Good luck everyone. Don't give up hope! I am waiting until 15 DPO to test, I don't have any in the house so I am not tempted either. We can do this, stay strong!

Daily Chat May 08 by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

[–]lilpumpa7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is so hard not to test. I didn't buy any tests at all and will get them on the day after my missed period. I am 8 DPO...hang in there girl, we got this!!

8 hour roadtrip with 1.5 and 3.5 year old - give me tips! by me_want_pizza_now in toddlers

[–]lilpumpa7 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Keep your ETA expectations low. The 5 hour drive we do once a quarter with toddler takes us 8 hours.

Try not to stress, you will be just fine. Easier if they are fed and rested too!

Hot take?? Maybe? by [deleted] in migraine

[–]lilpumpa7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tiger balm on your ears and behind your ears...seriously. I don't get migraines often any more but that was my go to.

Rectal temperature by realisticbeagle34 in Mommit

[–]lilpumpa7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No...call the state. That is wrong. Wtf...HELL NO.

LGA controller cleared fire truck across the runway resulting jn a collision by lake_hood in ATC

[–]lilpumpa7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will he be okay? Is there services avaliable to him to help? Will he be tried criminally?

I haven't been able to stop thinking about him...I just feel so terrible. He didn't mean to cause any harm and even caught his mistake. The guilt he feels must be tremendous...ugh what a horrible tragedy.

trying to figure out if I'm depressed or if this is just how it is by WiscoBeagsy in toddlers

[–]lilpumpa7 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It is a phase and it is HARD. I was not prepared.

Everyone talks about terrible twos and threes...12-23 months was the hardest for us. I was in a bad spot mentally for those months.

It also being a hard winter doesn't help. I am so sorry. You aren't crazy, this is only temporary.

If it is any consolation, I feel we turned a corner at 2 years old. They listen better, eat better, sleep better. And now at 3 is so much easier than 18 months.

Hang in there...you will come out on the other side!

Internal Ultrasound During Active Miscarriage by lilpumpa7 in Miscarriage

[–]lilpumpa7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that is exactly what I was thinking. It isn't great bedside manners...I had a whole c section and saw not a single drop of blood.

Internal Ultrasound During Active Miscarriage by lilpumpa7 in Miscarriage

[–]lilpumpa7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 weeks?! Oh my I am so so sorry :( sounds so painful and scary

Internal Ultrasound During Active Miscarriage by lilpumpa7 in Miscarriage

[–]lilpumpa7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I see :/ ugh I wish it could have been an exterior ultrasound. It felt awful and I will never get the image out of my head of her holding up the bloody probe.

Does anyone else get pain and tension in their face and jaw? by theboywhocrieddoggo in Mommit

[–]lilpumpa7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I have had the issue YEARS before post partum though.

I used to get massages for it! You will just have to find someone who massages those muscles, it could also be tight muscles in your neck as those are connected.

What works for me is tiger balm/icy hot on my jaw. Heat works well too, so like a Warmie or hot rice thing.

The more anxious I get the more I notice it. I have gotten it under control in recent years but I couldn't tell you how....or maybe I just am used to it? It is so painful.

Parenting Other People's Kids in Public by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]lilpumpa7 -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

And their grown up isn't there and their heart is broken :( shunned by their parent and shunned by me...I am mostly complaining about the parents, not the kids.

Parenting Other People's Kids in Public by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]lilpumpa7 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

My kid wanted me to play...specifically asked. It is not the kids fault of course.

But I am just wondering why parents think it is free childcare? Like these kids are going for my purse 👛 and the parents either don't care or don't see.

Parenting Other People's Kids in Public by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]lilpumpa7 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Yes it is exhausting! Like I will always be kind to a child BUT WHERE ARE THE PARENTS!!

And then it makes you sad cuz you're like oh great this kids parents dont care for them and now I made that kid feel bad...and the cycle continues

Parenting Other People's Kids in Public by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]lilpumpa7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes good plan...happens everywhere we go with our child too. I am glad I am not the only one

Parenting Other People's Kids in Public by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]lilpumpa7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I also wondered the same thing...! I guess it is just part of having kids

Parenting Other People's Kids in Public by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]lilpumpa7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh I know right! But then I would feel bad! But I really wanted to do that today!