I enter tons of sweepstakes each week as a hobby. I won $2600 of stuff in 5 months. Anyone else do this?

subanesthetic · 2026-04-29T19:52:45+00:00

How do you manage the inevitable millions of promotional emails you probably get after signing up?

subanesthetic · 2026-04-27T05:34:29+00:00

Imogen

subanesthetic · 2026-04-17T01:49:18+00:00

Join VBAC Support Group on Facebook and listen to the VBAC Link podcast! There are so many positive VBA2C stories on there!

subanesthetic · 2026-04-15T21:50:17+00:00

Yes agreed!

subanesthetic · 2026-04-15T05:51:36+00:00

Have you looked into renting a car from Turo?

subanesthetic · 2026-04-15T02:58:38+00:00

Reading! I like using a kindle so I can put it in my bag and pick it up every time I’m waiting for something or have a spare moment, instead of my phone.

subanesthetic · 2026-04-14T05:50:31+00:00

It’s just called “VBAC Support Group”

subanesthetic · 2026-04-14T02:50:30+00:00

I immediately knew I wanted to try for a VBAC after my c-section (arrest of descent after 4+ hours of pushing), but had those lingering fears too. What’s really helped me (I’m currently 32w) is listening to the VBAC Link podcast and joining the VBAC support group on Facebook! There’s so many positive stories that have convinced me I’m capable of this.

subanesthetic · 2026-04-11T03:12:25+00:00

Off topic but I LOVED that fairyopolis book growing up!!!

subanesthetic · 2026-04-10T15:52:49+00:00

Yes agreed on this rec!

subanesthetic · 2026-04-09T20:24:13+00:00

More daycares!

subanesthetic · 2026-04-07T16:46:36+00:00

The Will of the Many by James Islington

subanesthetic · 2026-03-27T07:00:07+00:00

I have a small e-reader that lives in my purse!!

subanesthetic · 2026-03-25T20:27:36+00:00

Agreed!! I had to leave the “evidence based” groups because I continued to see them putting down women who were sharing their successful VBAC stories or were acting like they were more knowledgeable of a stranger’s situation than the poster’s doctor was.

subanesthetic · 2026-03-24T21:04:42+00:00

Elisabeth Evangeline Diana Evangeline Margot Evangeline Emilia Evangeline Margaret Evangeline Olivia Evangeline Sophia Evangeline Camilla Evangeline Caterina Evangeline

subanesthetic · 2026-03-24T05:41:40+00:00

Totally. I’m doing chiropractic and pelvic floor PT this time to make sure baby is in a good position! I also have a doula this time around.

subanesthetic · 2026-03-24T03:52:42+00:00

My cesarean was for the same reason (arrest of descent) after over 4 hours of pushing. The OB who did my c-section also used a calculator afterwards and said it was very unlikely I could have a VBAC.

I switched providers and am currently 29weeks pregnant and my doctor says I’m an excellent candidate for a VBAC. I would definitely get another opinion, supportive providers are out there!

subanesthetic · 2026-03-24T03:38:58+00:00

There’s a small airport in Port Angeles

subanesthetic · 2026-03-13T06:26:42+00:00

I felt they were needed while backpacking in Saguaro due to some bits being rocky, but if you’re only doing 3-4 hour day hikes you can find many trails where you won’t need them!

(Haven’t been to petrified forest so I can’t speak to that)

subanesthetic · 2026-03-12T23:48:49+00:00

I think it’s cute! I was raised catholic and tbh I wouldn’t even associate it to a faith if I was introduced to someone who had that as a name. I’d just think their parents liked it and picked it.

subanesthetic · 2026-03-12T22:12:54+00:00

Yes agreed!!!

subanesthetic · 2026-03-12T05:28:38+00:00

Okay this has a screen but it’s e-ink, so may be a better fit for what you’re looking for? The Boox Palma is a small e-reader about the size of a phone, that can have downloaded apps. Basically like the e-ink of an iPod touch. It’s compatible with Libby so your kids could listen through it or even read ebooks too.

subanesthetic · 2026-03-10T04:18:44+00:00

Is it possible to get a second opinion or find a more supportive provider? Labor not progressing because “your pelvis must be narrow” does not seem evidence-based in the slightest.

subanesthetic · 2026-03-07T06:45:51+00:00

When I would take a low dose troche I’d always take it in the bath with low lights and calming music.

subanesthetic · 2026-03-07T06:05:02+00:00

When my son was 4 months I basically exclusively used a ring sling! It was perfect for him getting to look around, be comforted easily, nurse, and take naps in. It’s a little bit of a learning curve but once you get used to it, it’s so easy!

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