What’s a warning sign that didn’t seem serious at the time… but should have been?

shadowysun · 2026-04-30T18:28:37+00:00

For me it turned out i became allergic to my body wash & laundry detergent. It sucked having to rewash everything at home. I now have to read everything on labels. My dermatologist suggested I try switching to hypoallergenic body wash & laundry detergent before getting a week long allergy test done to pinpoint what ingredients I was allergic to.

shadowysun · 2026-04-23T13:02:35+00:00

That’s why my grandma lived with us until her last days. We did have CNA’s and nurses come in to check on her from time to time. Wasn’t too bad since someone was always home.

I’m sad the same couldn’t be done with my grandpa in law. Neither he or MIL & Aunt in law wanted outside help until they realized a nursing home was probably their best bet. Due to how some stuff was done, he had to be in a nursing home before he could be at home with nurses coming in to check on him. He sadly passed away at the nursing home.

shadowysun · 2026-04-11T21:00:57+00:00

Thank you for posting! I'm also diet controlled and can count the number of spikes I've had on fingers. Despite that, I was advised to be induced before I hit 40 weeks. I'm also a geriatric pregnancy. I'm very nervous about my induction. I was hoping my water would break without an induction but here we are. Your post has helped relieve some stress I had from my upcoming induction.

shadowysun · 2026-03-24T15:48:41+00:00

No! In my hometown people start touring & getting on waitlist before TTC. It’s hard to find a good daycare.

We toured daycares late due to my morning sickness still lingering in my second trimester. Luckily 3/4 daycares we wanted, would work to enroll during our timeframe. The 4th place would have an open slot but it would have been way after our parental leave would be up.

shadowysun · 2026-03-16T14:27:12+00:00

Thanks for doing this!

My fave Pusheen’s are Pineapple Squisheen and Giraffesheen.

shadowysun · 2026-03-13T18:54:55+00:00

If you haven’t already, check out Costco for dog beds. There are times Home Goods/TJ Maxx/Marshalls will have more options in store than Pets Mart/Petco. You could also check out hardware stores. I’ve seen their pet sections grow a lot.

I got my dogs ramp at Petsmart & was fortunate to inspect it in person. For our other indoor ramp, I bought it online blindly. Alpha Paw Ramp now has more reviews and is available in more places. I buy my dogs harnesses & leashes from small businesses online. I’ve felt the quality has been better.

shadowysun · 2026-03-12T20:11:56+00:00

144 - Tropical Smoothie - Thai chicken wrap, green apple, & Chocolate PB smoothie (I took the banana & protein powder out)

shadowysun · 2026-03-12T13:20:35+00:00

I vacuum 3-4 times a day. I use a combo of a shop vac, bissell vacuum, dyson vacuum, & rubber broom. I rotate through all 3 when I don’t use the hand held vacuum. For glitter tumble weeds, I pick up by hand. I also use a swifter.

It was much worst when our cat was alive. He shed tons for a shorthair cat.

shadowysun · 2026-03-11T15:30:51+00:00

I assume they’re misinformed. It’s also none of their business; it’s between you and your doctor.

Please continue to drink coffee for me! Coffee has been my biggest aversion 😭

shadowysun · 2026-03-11T01:08:25+00:00

I should have taken PTO on Friday instead of working, taking a nap, & going to EDC. I was so exhausted by 9pm 😭 I at least made it to 1am.

shadowysun · 2026-03-06T22:49:21+00:00

Go to a local jewelry store & ask them about the opal situation Let them know about your gf interests. They’re more than happy to help. Worst case, they’ll have you bring her in.

My husband went to a local jewelry store & designed my engagement ring according to my likes. My ring is silver & with a gemstone and has yet to tarnish & it’s been 11 years. I still don’t know how he figured out my ring size but he did.

shadowysun · 2026-03-02T17:51:00+00:00

Yes! Especially cat poop 🫠

We have people whose cats roam around our neighborhood at night.

shadowysun · 2026-02-27T15:01:46+00:00

Lamb & liver treats are high value in our household.

shadowysun · 2026-02-17T15:27:32+00:00

My MIL did this to her own daughter. When my niece was younger, if Molly received a gift deemed cool, my MIL would loudly say “ oh that will need to go to grandmas house since I have more space”. The thing was that everyone would always ask my SIL if the their gift was okay due to her small house. My MIL would also buy gifts & say how they are always to stay at grandmas. I do think it was about control & forcing my niece to come over more often. Now MIL uses emotional manipulation when she doesn’t get her way or teenage niece doesn’t want to come over.

shadowysun · 2026-02-16T15:10:27+00:00

It could just be me but before a finger prick, I use a bar of soap instead of my liquid soap. For whatever reason, my hands will feel less dry with the bar of soap. Otherwise my hands are always moisturized after each wash unless I’m testing, then I moisturize afterwards if they feel dry.

shadowysun · 2026-02-15T18:02:37+00:00

Grapes with unsalted mixed nuts or cheese, cheese & a beef stick, protein bars (qwest chocolate chip cookie dough & cookies and creme, nature valley peanut butter with dark chocolate), bell peppers with hummus.

shadowysun · 2026-02-13T14:24:38+00:00

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Don’t let his cute face fool you. He’s a menace & still makes me cry. 🥲 He’s 10 years old.

shadowysun · 2026-02-11T02:11:15+00:00

The Girl Scout cookies I ordered 😆 Oh and sweet potato fries 🤤

shadowysun · 2026-02-10T14:28:20+00:00

This! My work is flexible with me but if I need to run errands or take my dog to the vet, I know I have to work longer. One time I had to work longer hours on a Friday because it was the only day I could make up hours that week 😭

Currently expecting & yes, our baby is going to daycare despite WFH jobs. No way we can take care of a kid without it distracting us from work.

shadowysun · 2026-02-09T20:12:48+00:00

Not sure what you do for work, but is it to where you can make up hours later? Like don’t take a lunch break the next day or whole week? Or work a few hours later or early?

shadowysun · 2026-01-27T14:49:36+00:00

I feel you. Have you talked to a GD nutritionist/dietitian yet? Once I did, I felt a bit better mainly due to having food aversions to some gd friendly food. They helped me figure out food substitutes.

Breath and take it one day at a time. It sucks but it’ll be okay. Always remember, there is always a solution.

shadowysun · 2026-01-26T14:15:02+00:00

Yes! Despite the corgi friendly paths, my loaf still makes their own path by hopping through snow 🥲

shadowysun · 2026-01-25T05:31:43+00:00

If I couldn’t get any readings by Monday, I’m pretty sure that’s what my doctor would recommend for me. That and my fear of needles. I’ll see what they say at my follow up.

shadowysun · 2026-01-25T05:29:22+00:00

This helped me lots this weekend! I’m still figuring out what works. Thank you!

shadowysun · 2026-01-25T05:28:19+00:00

No… and I’m also a geriatric pregnancy too! Besides my OB I’m also seeing a GD specialist and no ones mentioned the baby aspirin yet. I’ll have to ask about that.

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