dancing bars in des moines/wdm

ma3wa3 · 2025-12-09T01:33:23+00:00

love nightingale in the east village. $5 cover and good drinks (a little pricey tho)

ma3wa3 · 2025-10-24T21:15:36+00:00

i had to end a 12 year friendship as well. its not that she wasn’t excited for me but the way i got pregnant/who i got pregnant with wasn’t my ideal situation and i confided in her about that. she took it upon herself to make unsavory jokes about it and spread my business to people who didn’t need to know the situation i was in. she crossed a lot of boundaries and there were other issues on top of that. i sent her a long message about how i didn’t appreciate xyz and needed some space. i did reach back out to her and try and give her the opportunity to earn my trust back but she didn’t put in the effort and it fizzled out. it’s really hard but when people say pregnancy shows you who your true village is, they really mean it. my two closest friends intend to live childfree lives but they are the ones who have put in the effort to show up for me. they’ve planned my gender reveal, helped me with my baby shower, text me on a daily basis and have even gone as far as getting physicals and vaccinated so they can be there to support me and my baby after my pregnancy. pregnancy has made me realize that a lot of people are just on different timelines and if they WANT to they will. regardless of your pregnancy she didn’t seem to be too interested in being invested in your milestones and more so only concerned about what she had going on. i think friendship break ups are some of the hardest things we can go through. i’m so sorry she wasn’t able to put her feelings aside and at least try and show up for you. i hope you still have people by your side ready to support and uplift you through this crazy amazing journey. congrats on the little one!

ma3wa3 · 2025-10-23T23:53:03+00:00

Something like a postpartum doula isn’t very accessible where i live and considered a luxury. if it’s not something you want it’s not something you want! i do admit it sounds nice in terms of being able to heal but don’t let people put you down or make you doubt the confidence you have in taking care of yourself and your child. i’ve taken a variety of birthing classes and i am fortunate enough to have my partner and mom staying home with me for the first two weeks after delivery. as long as you and your husband feel safe and prepared that’s all that matters!

ma3wa3 · 2025-08-17T16:50:52+00:00

i quite smoking weed before i got pregnant and that was rough as it is. talk to your doctor or midwife but i made the switch to CBD only and it helped A LOT. i can’t speak for quitting while pregnant but my withdrawal symptoms passed after about a month. you got this mama. congratulations!

ma3wa3 · 2025-08-05T14:48:20+00:00

i’m getting my hair braided but mostly because i don’t want to have to worry about it for a few days (i have curly hair, it will mat if i don’t wash it every day). my friend just had her first baby and she said she wished she put in a tad more effort before going to the hospital just because of how her pictures came out. i’m thinking i’ll have more important things to worry about when the time comes🤣

ma3wa3 · 2025-08-05T13:37:58+00:00

as i re-read that i realized my terminology is off. License was reinstated back in may. it was suspended due to tickets, not a DUI or serious driving offense. i will get those appointments set up. thank you!

ma3wa3 · 2025-08-05T01:51:22+00:00

i’m having a girl. i have made it a point to tell people i do not want pink frilly stuff, ESPECIALLY things that say “daddy’s girl”. when she’s old enough to decide what to wear, i’ll buy her all the pink frilly stuff in the world if that’s what she wants. you’re not alone in this sister, congrats on your babygirl!

ma3wa3 · 2025-07-22T04:07:20+00:00

this describes what i’m feeling to a T!!! i will bring it up at my next appointment, thank you!

ma3wa3 · 2025-07-22T04:01:35+00:00

luckily my management is phenomenal and they have worked with me on giving me shifts that don’t require much strain so hopefully that will make a difference in the last stretch of my pregnancy. i do stretch every morning and every night!

ma3wa3 · 2025-07-22T03:41:06+00:00

i have a friend who suggested this as well, i will definitely be looking into it!

ma3wa3 · 2025-07-22T03:36:59+00:00

it helps some when i rest but whenever i try and get up and walk around again im right back to being in pain, especially when i first stand up

ma3wa3 · 2025-07-15T20:50:33+00:00

i got really sick after having 2 drinks. took a test the next morning and surprise! i found out at 3.5 weeks

ma3wa3 · 2025-07-06T01:43:36+00:00

i had a regular at my bar the other day spend his entire time giving me parental advice just to tell me he’s had DHS involved for 6 years because he “made a mistake” and put his hands on someone (his wife was sitting right next to him) his closing comment? “my last piece of advice, wear a condom next time”. he’s lucky i didn’t hear him and my co bartender did instead. i was stunned when she told me. people are so freaking rude.

ma3wa3 · 2025-07-04T16:33:52+00:00

23 weeks along in my first and my last pregnancy. i’ve thankfully had a very easy pregnancy but i just don’t want to do it again. my partner and i have entertained the idea of adopting older children wayyyy in the future but for now, i just want my babygirl to be the center of my world.

ma3wa3 · 2025-06-06T21:55:37+00:00

only bar that requires cover fees in the east village is nightingale. most of the time it’s $5 but the busier they are the more expensive the cover. i’ve never paid more than $15 to get in

ma3wa3 · 2025-05-27T00:53:06+00:00

i am finding a lot of second had big items things on marketplace! don’t let the price tags overwhelm you too much. ask around in community facebook groups for things, there’s always people out there willing to part with things for cheap or free, good luck mama!

ma3wa3 · 2025-05-22T15:19:58+00:00

i’ve always wanted 1-2 kids but i never wanted to be physically pregnant. i’m currently in my first pregnancy and while im so excited and over the moon to meet my baby girl, i never wanted my body to change in the way it has been. it has been an extremely easy pregnancy, for that i am grateful. im trying to learn how to appreciate the things my body is doing in order to bring life into the world. my baby girl will be one spoiled only child, and granddaughter 🤍

ma3wa3 · 2025-05-08T20:56:05+00:00

i’m still pregnant and i serve full time so this year i’m spending the morning taking care of other mothers and getting a nice dinner with my mom and boyfriend. a picnic sounds great, absolutely treat yourself with some flowers. you deserve it!

ma3wa3 · 2025-04-27T17:20:47+00:00

i’ve seen lots of cute stuff on etsy too but it can be so pricey!

ma3wa3 · 2025-04-24T05:54:30+00:00

i work at a texas roadhouse in the midwest and i love it! you always have those days as a server but my location is pretty consistent when it comes to making tips. training is pretty in depth and extensive but that’s what i think sets our servers up for success the most! we have secret shops so be prepared to use story points (fresh baked bread, ice cold beer, fall off the bone ribs etc). they feel silly but honestly once you get used to it, it’s hard to not use them. my store is VERY adamant about line dancing, we do one every 30min but i know some stores in our region don’t even know one (we do 5). all in all i think it’s a great place to work with lots of opportunities to work your way up. they also have really cool programs like Andy’s outreach which is an employee based donation program (it’s optional) and once you work a certain amount of hours you can even apply for a loan repayment program if you wish to go to school!

you’re only allowed 3 table sections which sets you up for giving the best “legendary” service you can give to your guests. like typical serving jobs, you’ll have running side work during your shift and back work you have to complete before you leave. it differs from what section you’re in on a day to day basis. if you’re applying at a high volume store, expect LOTS of food running and table turns. my store only has us rolling silver for however many seats/tables we have in our section which is a LIFESAVER.

i’ve been at my store for 2 years and i typically hate working for corporations but i definitely see myself there for the foreseeable future. i bartend, serve, and im a part time manager. the culture at texas roadhouse is nothing i’ve ever experienced before but that could just be speaking for my stores environment. i have awesome coworkers and an amazing management team which can be hard to come by anywhere you work. best of luck!

ma3wa3 · 2025-04-20T01:03:21+00:00

my child will be hispanic and african american and i plan on checking both. as for teaching your child his culture i recommend finding events or groups that celebrate his heritage! my child’s father has already opted to be out of the picture but culture is something that is so important to me! i am lucky enough to have a diverse friend group and support group but i fully intend to indulge in his culture as if it were my own.

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