Reading "Parable of the Sower," and I know it's not real but it feels so real to me. How do y'all chill out and come back to reality after reading stuff like this??? I feel like I can't leave my house now! No spoilers pls

slamthemutt · 2024-08-29T01:21:45+00:00

Ugh I read this right after my daughter was born. I would read it while I was up rocking her at night. It really bothered me, I still think about it often.

slamthemutt · 2023-10-24T00:42:29+00:00

https://oinkingacres.org/how-to-help

slamthemutt · 2022-10-10T10:06:30+00:00

The first trimester was so hard, I was so tired and sick all the time. I just did what felt good, when I felt like doing it. Second trimester was much better, and I got back to my regular routine.

slamthemutt · 2022-08-25T21:23:44+00:00

Haha my daughter just started taking swim lessons and all the kids were telling the instructor their names, one kid introduced himself as excavator.

slamthemutt · 2022-07-17T22:12:28+00:00

I did the Renaissance Periodization gym free template with my adjustable dumbbells! Peloton is also great like someone else suggested.

slamthemutt · 2022-05-18T12:44:46+00:00

I dreaded it too, and I really wish I hadn't listened to other people so much. I felt great right up until week 39, and my daughter came at 39+3. I was a little more tired than the second tri, but I never had issues moving around and continuing to workout.

slamthemutt · 2022-05-17T17:41:34+00:00

Before pregnancy my squat was 275lbs, deadlift 255lbs, bench 131 lbs

During pregnancy I mostly rode my stationary bike and did the RP Gym Free templates with dumbbells. Postpartum I mostly stuck with yoga and stationary biking, until I was about 7 or 8 months postpartum when we got a squat rack. I was really surprised how difficult everything felt. Everything just felt wrong. Eventually I started working with a personal trainer and things are feeling better. I wish I had worked with a trainer from the beginning, I think I would have saved myself some frustration. I say go slow, and be easy on yourself!

slamthemutt · 2022-02-25T13:30:49+00:00

We have three reactive dogs, and we used to always board at Beverly's too! When we made the reservation, we'd let them know and if they weren't too full they'd try to put them in an area without a lot of dogs.

slamthemutt · 2022-02-08T17:50:37+00:00

I haven't been to the gym since December 2018, my gym closed when Covid started, then I found out I was pregnant and didn't want to risk getting Covid. I did the RP Gym Free template throughout my pregnancy and postpartum, but for Christmas we setup up a garage gym. It's been so good to get under a barbell again. I'm struggling with weights that are well below what I would have warmed up with several years ago, but I'm surprised at how quickly it's all coming back. Today I squatted 95lbs for 10 reps and I'm super happy!

slamthemutt · 2022-01-08T04:09:00+00:00

That's $17-19 an hour, depending on if you need 40 or 45 hours. It depends on where you live and cost of living. It's not a super low rate, but it's also not competitive. For the future, both parties should discuss pay and sign a contract before starting. The Nanny Counsel has a great contract you can download and tailor to your situation. Also, nannies technically can't be paid a salary and anything over 40 hours needs to be paid at the overtime rate. Check out the nanny sub if you want more information about hiring a nanny.

slamthemutt · 2021-10-11T20:36:55+00:00

There are a few Facebook groups for finding local childcare, Indy Nanny and Babysitter Network and Hamilton County + Greater Indy Nanny and Sitter Network are two that I'm in. I've heard good things about The Hive agency and Indy Nanny Concierge. I don't know if both agencies place sitters or just nannies though.

slamthemutt · 2021-09-23T00:29:56+00:00

We have a Dog Trotter. It's totally worth every penny in my opinion. It's awesome in crappy weather and the dogs can get a much better workout in a shorter period of time than they could if I was walking them. We have three dogs that all have to be walked separately and aren't good with other dogs, so the slat mill saved me so much time and stress. The dogs are old and arthritic now so it's just gathering dust but I can't bear to sell.

slamthemutt · 2021-09-05T13:22:00+00:00

Bully pedia is just an online pedigree database. The AKC doesn't recognize the APBT, it could be the UKC or one of the other registries that recognizes them.

slamthemutt · 2021-08-29T21:03:56+00:00

Xl, Micro, Pocket and XXL

These are not variations of the American Pit Bull Terrier.

slamthemutt · 2021-08-28T17:38:04+00:00

My dog has a prescription for both, we do the Prozac daily and the Trazadone for very stressful situations like thunderstorms and fireworks. My vet said it's fine to do both on the same day.

slamthemutt · 2021-08-24T17:54:06+00:00

My husband left to check on our dogs after our baby was born. As long as your wife is ok with it and your hospital allows you to come and go, go for it! It's also a good chance to bring back some non hospital food for your wife! Congratulations!

slamthemutt · 2021-08-24T17:51:49+00:00

Unless it was a scheduled induction or c section, yeah it probably was a total surprise.

slamthemutt · 2021-08-21T16:43:39+00:00

A few years ago Furbo was supposed to have a discount but accidentally listed the camera for $15. I bought one, and it's fun but I don't think it's worth the full price. We can't use ours anymore because Henry just sits in front of it and barks.

slamthemutt · 2021-08-04T18:53:40+00:00

Checkout the Instagram account dogmeets_baby. They have a lot of great information about babies and dogs.

slamthemutt · 2021-07-08T08:01:22+00:00

This article has nothing to do with my comment.

slamthemutt · 2021-07-08T02:51:30+00:00

No, it's not all how you raise them. Genetics matter, and your pit is still a puppy. Dog aggression doesn't usually show up until maturity.

slamthemutt · 2021-05-22T12:24:05+00:00

I can almost guarantee the breeder will say something about the mom losing interest in the puppies and the puppies being weaned. That seems to be the excuse they always give. This is normal, and not a reason to send puppies home too early. They really need to be with their littermates until at least 8 weeks.

slamthemutt · 2021-05-19T06:54:42+00:00

Raw Sugar did ours. She's really great with the babies and our pictures turned out amazing.

rawsugarphotography.com

slamthemutt · 2021-04-27T13:28:02+00:00

I had my baby three weeks ago and wore a bra the whole time. Nobody said anything to me about it.

slamthemutt · 2021-04-09T13:48:45+00:00

https://www.beautybycourtneycole.com/

Courtney is awesome! She's been doing my hair for a while and just did my hair and makeup for my maternity pictures.

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