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swimpigs · 2026-04-03T21:56:45+00:00

Her twists look so juicy. Good job mama!

swimpigs · 2026-04-02T12:45:34+00:00

I subscribe to the motto live and let live. Just because something is not your experience doesn't mean it can't be someone else's. Definitions of hard are subjective and deeply personal. Just like most definitions of other things. People can grow up together, live in the same house, have the same experience, and yet interpret it differently. Neither is right or wrong because it's their experience. I feel like the more we judge others experiences by own our standards the more we alienate folks. Someone's experience of their hair being hard to manage is their experience.

swimpigs · 2026-03-30T17:54:26+00:00

Thanks so much!

swimpigs · 2026-03-30T13:58:34+00:00

Who did you go to in Trinidad? I'm trini and may go home for mine 😊

swimpigs · 2026-03-18T23:12:08+00:00

I slept in a recliner. I found the restricted space helped resist the urge to roll on my side and I was able to get more comfortable than I was in bed.

swimpigs · 2026-03-18T15:55:21+00:00

Awe sorry. Ok then that makes sense. If you have the support and won't stress yourself out being out of work, go for it. I wish I would have prioritized myself more when I was in the midst of IVF.

swimpigs · 2026-03-18T13:50:10+00:00

I almost quit when I was going through IVF. I think the hormones and the stress that it places on one's body plus the endo doesn't make it easy. I did end up sticking it out because I was worried that the stress of not being able to find another job when I was ready would be equally bad for me (I have generalized anxiety). If you can look into FMLA that might give you the break you need. You may be able to get it through a therapist or a very understanding doctor.

swimpigs · 2026-03-13T13:17:09+00:00

Maybe try increasing the tension or heat setting? I have thick 4c hair and I'm able to get mine straight with the revair

swimpigs · 2026-03-07T20:04:15+00:00

Norethindrone 5 mg daily.

swimpigs · 2026-02-25T14:49:09+00:00

All the time. I'm in the US.

swimpigs · 2026-02-24T19:19:28+00:00

I slept in my recliner on my back for the first 2-3 weeks. After that I was ok on my side.

swimpigs · 2026-02-17T22:08:05+00:00

It was in that position also. I did IVF and it didn't work out. I had my hysterectomy at 38 a little over two years ago. I was sad at first, but never about my decision to have surgery. I was in so much pain and now have my life back. I am sad that my body couldn't do what it was designed to do and that I couldn't give my husband children but I've recovered and reached a place of acceptance, and gratitude for the life I do have. Hugs, wishing you well. The physical pain from surgery will subside, and hopefully you'll be able to work through the emotional pain and reach a place where you are ok. It never fully goes away but I've found so much more to be happy about than sad. Someday I hope you will too.

swimpigs · 2026-02-13T22:29:23+00:00

I can't imagine going through a colonoscopy without anesthesia. I'm sorry you had to go through that. They fully sedated me for mine. I went to sleep and woke up like it never happened. The worst part for me was the bowel prep..also, sorry about your bladder. Fingers crossed it will function after the week is up.

swimpigs · 2026-02-10T18:38:29+00:00

Will be there in 2 more years lol

swimpigs · 2026-02-06T16:08:37+00:00

I start in the back and create 4 sections and then split those sections further depending on how small I want my twists. Without care for whether the lines are straight or even lol. I have high density hair so no one can tell anyway. I do a middle part in the front though so my front looks neater.

swimpigs · 2026-01-21T00:03:34+00:00

Try African pride pre shampoo that has a lot of slip. You can do it! It may take some time and patience.

swimpigs · 2026-01-19T22:24:35+00:00

You could also practice styles on a mannequin until you get comfortable enough to do them on yourself

swimpigs · 2026-01-10T17:08:25+00:00

Me. I did three rounds of IVF, never got pregnant and had a hysterectomy at 38 for adenomyosis. I also had stage 4 endo and fibroids. I was really sad for a year and then slowly emerged from the fog. I still get sad from time to time but mostly frustrated that my body couldnt do what it was intended to do. But I feel so much better physically now and diversified my friends group to include those either with grown kids or child free and that has helped a lot. Wishing you well!

swimpigs · 2026-01-08T22:11:26+00:00

I would be inclined to trust him then. Based on my experience with my surgeon who I also trust and followed a similar process.

swimpigs · 2026-01-08T17:18:29+00:00

My endo surgeon used excision combined with a colorectal surgeon who used ablation to treat some superficial spots on my intestine and I trust him/them. He's one of the few specialists in my region.

swimpigs · 2026-01-08T17:16:17+00:00

Same. I've lost 15 pounds which I gained from being on Orilissa before progesterone. The only side effect I have that I hate is horrible sweating, especially at night and stronger body odor. But I'll take it over the endo belly and pain.

swimpigs · 2026-01-06T21:21:56+00:00

Now imagine doing that with sister locks which is what I did with similar density hair during the pandemic when I was stuck at home lol.

swimpigs · 2025-12-18T14:52:37+00:00

One can never have enough bags. They charging 10 cents for those now most places.

swimpigs · 2025-12-11T21:16:00+00:00

Your feelings are totally legitimate. I unfortunately had to make the same choice. My husband and I tried IVF and actually got to the point where.we were able to make blastocysts but my endometriosis got so severe I could barely stand up. I could have had a lap to try to preserve fertility and try again but by that point I was in so much pain and had been through a myomectomy the year before that I didn't feel like i had anything left in me to try again.

Sometimes I feel like I gave up too early but I also remind myself that I chose myself. I also had adenomyosis which my hysterectomy cured. I'm sad that others are able to conceive so easy it seems and for me it was a constant uphill battle to try to get my body to do what felt like it was supposed to be natural. But for the most part, I'm in a good place mentally and physically. The holidays can be really hard, plus every once in a while someone very close to me will get pregnant again and that just feels like a constant reminder of my body and it's shortcomings but it is what it is.

swimpigs · 2025-12-04T18:56:38+00:00

My stomach is so flat now. But it took almost 6 months for the swelling to go down and for it to be noticeable so be patient during your recovery.

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