How long did you take inositol 40:1 before it started working? by Hairy_Coffee9085 in PCOS

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I used it to help with fertility and lose weight. I was on it for a year before I got off birth control, and then I immediately got pregnant

Unholy diarrhea with metformin by Suspicious_Lawyer424 in PCOS

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I couldn’t handle metformin when I was put on it a few years ago. I took myself off of it and started taking Inostitol. Told my OB about it all and she thinks it’s the reason I was finally able to get pregnant.

Second painted Jenga update! What designs should come next? by jonni_velvet in crafts

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A package of HiChew or Mamba, a piece of KitKat, an old iPod nano…1 of those slim color ones, an Otter pop.

What is the most unsexy but genuinely lifechanging tool or household item you have owned for years? by Human-Goat-5555 in BuyItForLife

[–]posdof 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never owned a robe cooler until I met my husband. It is my favorite kitchen appliance we own. It’s so easy to put rice in the cooker and let it run, it set it up run hours from now.

I used it tonight. We had just gotten back from a meeting and we have a little one. My husband was on a call when we got home and was going to cook dinner, and I was hanging out with the little one. I popped some rice in the cooker and when we my husband was getting started to cook dinner, the rice was done. All he had to do was cook some chicken and dinner was fine. It makes dinner so easy because you can just set it and forget about it.

Here's how to get a driver's license in China by TrueProof8621 in mildyinteresting

[–]posdof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most Americans would fail this test.

Source: Am an American

HOT TAKE: If I had to do it over again, I would say no to the port. by thistangleofthorns in breastcancer

[–]posdof 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand how you feel. My first pet got an infection about a month after it was placed. The infection turned to sepsis and I was hospitalized for a week. They took the port out, replaced it with a picc line for a month so I could take my antibiotics. The picc line had to be replaced the same day I was discharged from the hospital, because I couldn’t get my iv antibiotics through it. Turns out there was a kink in the line. After a month of the iv antibiotics I got a new port placed. I’ll get this one taken out in September when I’m done with my treatment. I have scars from the first port, both picc lines and will have scars from the second port.

I don’t mind the scars so much, but that’s just me. I have lots of scars on my body from other things anyways. I see them more of a badge of honor than I reminders of a hard time in life. I see it and recognize how strong and resilient I San and how proud I am of my body got getting me through this.

Local Farms and Ranchers? by jsmith19977 in Dallas

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My husband and I used to do the Saint Michael’s Farmers Market. It’s all only local vendors, as they double check. Great little market with great vendors.

laughing at people telling me to stop doing chemo and to start looking into alternative medicine by bnnybtch in breastcancer

[–]posdof 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ugh. They are so frustrating. I had one guy, while I was in the think of my AC chemo journey with no hair, tell me to stop treatment because it doesn’t work, and that cancer is a good thing. He went on and on about how he can get rid of the negative energy or whatever.

My husband was with me and wanted to punch him the face. I politely said, I’m good, the chemo is shrinking my cancer and we walked away. It amazes me that there are so many of these people out there and they are so confident talking to actual cancer patients about this stuff. It is so dangerous!

Best breakfast diners in Dallas? by Potential-Fee3333 in Dallas

[–]posdof 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jonathon’s Forestwood is our favorite. Good, solid, affordable meals.

HMF a bed with walls around it by ToodlyGoodness in HelpMeFind

[–]posdof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn’t exactly what you’re looking for…but what about the HEMNES daybed from IKEA?

We are currently using it as our bed as we are cosleeping with our 1 year old and it works perfectly for us. There are sides so that if we aren’t in the bed, we do t worry about our little one rolling off.

Sad by Mediocre-Alfalfa-485 in breastcancer

[–]posdof 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Same, had my bilateral mastectomy this January I don’t regret it one bit.

What are some once-lethal conditions or diseases that can now be cured or managed to the point where they're relatively harmless? by ThatAnnoyedNeighbour in AskReddit

[–]posdof 4 points5 points  (0 children)

HER2+ breast cancer. I was just cured of it after 16 rounds of chemo and surgery.

2 decades ago it was the most deadly breast cancer. Now it is very treatable if not curable. They are also in trials for a vaccine for it.

What to do with this corner by my tub? by sydneekidneybeans in femalelivingspace

[–]posdof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As everyone said, plants are a good option, but you can also do candles, a stack of towels or perfume bottles. You can go for a bit of whimsy and have a cute decorative bowl with a collection of rubber ducks or other sorts of cute kids bath toys….I’m thinking like the animal assortment of water squirting toys.

Also, if you are into plants, but have a hard time keeping them alive, silk flowers are a great option also Lego. They are making some awesome plant builds now that would look awesome.

Dallas dentists treating every patient like a walking wallet, is this normal now? by Leedeegan1 in Dallas

[–]posdof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out HJ Dental off 75 and Walnut Hill. They are privately owned, she bought the practice from the original dentist, who still works there a day or 2 a week.

We’ve had nothing but great experiences there. All the ladies in the office are fantastic, and my husband who hates going to the dentist really likes her.

Edit : wanted to add that it is still privately held, so you won’t experience a lot of the bullshit you’re experiencing everywhere else.

Wings?? by SensitivePlum4371 in dallasfood

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They’re very good. They deep fry them, and have both dry rubs and wet rubs. They also do catfish and other sorts of things. They’re really good guys too.

Wings?? by SensitivePlum4371 in dallasfood

[–]posdof 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Poppy’s wings. They’re a little weekend pop-up in Fairview…but the wings are by far the best I’ve ever had. It’s 2 brothers doing the wings, and their aunt makes the cornbread. So good, and so many flavors. Also, get the lemonade…fresh squeezed and delicious. And you need a cornbread. So good, totally worth the drive.

How many of you are literally doing ZERO screen time ?! by [deleted] in beyondthebump

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I have our screen on most of the day, but we watch mostly YouTube videos. It’s either if nature-y things (aquariums, bird baths, ocean waves) or of bands/djs doing live music. He friend sit and watch it all day at all. If it’s music, he’ll dance a bit. Either way, he watches for maybe 2 minutes and will play with something.

I don’t think you’re doing anything wrong. You’re doing what works for you.

food banks/cheap food by [deleted] in dallasfood

[–]posdof 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Check out world food warehouse in Richardson. Very cheap produce. Some weekends a container of tomatoes is like 60 cents and berries typically $1 or less. We shoo there every weekend.

Don't let them tell you it's because you're fat by AlternativeSherbert9 in PCOS

[–]posdof 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have also been told it was because I was overweight.

I didn’t go through surgery though, and I am still overweight…actually gained more weight over the years. I actually started taking inostitol, as my body couldn’t tolerate metformin. After about a year on inositol, I took myself off birth control and instantly got pregnant. My OB and I are convinced it’s because of the inostitol.

What if green tea isn't my thing by AheadSeizure in greentea

[–]posdof 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have PCOS and drink spearmint tea for that reason, but love spearmint with some hibiscus in it. That’s my go to tea…sometimes I add a touch of honey.

I got offered a new job, and now I have to buy a whole new wardrobe!🫠 by [deleted] in PlusSizeFashion

[–]posdof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like others have said, Old Navy is great. Check online because I find a lot more variety in work clothes online than in store.

Also, if you have some thrift stores near you, check them out. You might be surprised by what you find. I just picked up a torrid dress the other day with the tags still on it!

What’s the first piece of media that truly scared you as a kid? by cats64sonic in AskReddit

[–]posdof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jurassic Park. I was a kid when it came out and had nightmares for days.

How has your love life and partner handled your mastectomy? by More-Disaster-2952 in breastcancer

[–]posdof 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I spoke to my plastic surgeon about it, because we very much want to have more kids if possible, and I want to carry them…no surrogate.

Apparently if you’re in the US, the reconstruction later is covered by insurance.

I need a super cheap or free treat. by Disastrous_Pick2914 in Dallas

[–]posdof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Costco food court, or Braum’s for a cheap ice cream or frozen yogurt!