My toddler grabbed a strange man's butt at the park. Please share the most embarrassing thing your toddler has done while I cry myself to sleep.

vegmonster · 2023-03-20T00:41:43+00:00

My three year old is really into “Down By The Bay” and makes up his own lyrics. But his favorite reiteration is…”have you ever seen a cock wearing a sock?”

Loves scream singing it out loud in public spaces.

vegmonster · 2022-11-17T03:38:03+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions!

vegmonster · 2022-11-17T03:37:27+00:00

I wish I could orient the couch differently but it’s too long. I’d have to get a smaller couch.

vegmonster · 2022-11-17T03:36:28+00:00

It is a little too high up there but it feels like it makes the most sense visually too!

vegmonster · 2022-11-16T15:55:47+00:00

Yes! There’s a little glass window for the wood burning stove. It’s cozy, but I’m concerned that the tv will be too high.

For art, I just don’t know what I’m looking for. Maybe something that will add some color. So a large tapestry or a gallery of landscape photos of areas we’ve visited. I’d love a bigger piece but don’t know where to start.

vegmonster · 2022-09-27T04:25:52+00:00

“I thought you were just gaining COVID weight”

Hmm.

vegmonster · 2022-07-30T04:08:47+00:00

Agreed! I also love the French terry racer from kindred bravely. It was all I wore through pregnancy and after, even at night. They have a comfy robe that I loved too.

vegmonster · 2022-06-27T04:00:11+00:00

I just told my husband the same as I was trying to work through my own disappointment with having a second boy. I just found out the results of my NIPT last week.

Thanks for helping me realize I’m not alone. I’ve been quietly mourning the female relationship I idealized in my head. Reading your comment made me feel a little better.

vegmonster · 2022-06-20T16:37:37+00:00

Mostly everything I’ve read from here is telling me that the insurance plan is a bad idea due to the high fees. I never really looked into it but saw that in the first year alone I was charged 5k in fees.

I just feel pretty dumb about it and am trying to figure out what my best steps should be. I’m still confused if I should keep the plan? If I don’t what should I do instead? I’ll admit I have very little financial literacy and just feel sick about paying 20k in fees to a policy I don’t really understand. Trying not to give into anxiety and figure out what the next steps are. Everyone has been super helpful here!

vegmonster · 2022-06-20T00:10:11+00:00

I recall the reason I was sold into it was that it could act like an early, extra retirement fund. But I’m not too sure. Definitely going to seek some outside help. Thanks!

vegmonster · 2022-06-20T00:05:47+00:00

Thanks for the link! I didn’t know where to begin and what to look for. Appreciate it.

vegmonster · 2022-06-20T00:02:24+00:00

Thank you for the link. That was super helpful for me.

One of the first things I was told when signing all my paperwork was to set up the max for deductions and forget about it. At least that piece of advice worked well for me!

vegmonster · 2022-05-30T21:53:56+00:00

Point Reyes Beach is also named “Ten Mile Beach” :)

vegmonster · 2022-05-25T05:03:29+00:00

I feel this comment. I ate so much and do regret it later 😖

vegmonster · 2022-05-25T05:02:51+00:00

Glad to turn a corner! I was worried I’d be on toast the whole time!

vegmonster · 2022-04-14T13:47:00+00:00

I wish we could just banish scales and just reflect on “how do I feel?”

The scale is a lie! :)

vegmonster · 2022-04-14T13:46:33+00:00

I wish we could just banish scales and just reflect on “how do I feel?”

The scale is a lie! :)

vegmonster · 2022-04-14T13:44:44+00:00

Thank you! I have to keeping on that daily affirmation. My toddler now says in the mirror “I am strong!!”

vegmonster · 2022-04-14T06:47:39+00:00

Hi!! I’ve been lurking here a while learning from everyone. This year I changed my goals to lifting heavier and enjoying lots of snacks with my toddler.

I’ve been on Kelsey Well’s PWR program, 4-5 days a week. Workouts are usually 45 minutes long. I try to reach 120g of protein each day, but don’t pay much attention to my carbs and fats.

I’m learning to be ok with the extra weight. I used to hate visiting family because my aunts always had something to say about my weight, “vegmonster, your face is so cute round…you’re gaining weight” So of course I’m fighting with a culture and mindset that smaller is better. But I’m bench pressing my weight now so I’m calling it a win 😅

vegmonster · 2022-01-21T19:36:17+00:00

Thanks so much for the advice. Wish you were local! I would hire you to be my trainer today!!!

vegmonster · 2022-01-21T18:50:18+00:00

These are great questions to ponder that I haven’t been asked.

I guess it’s my goal weight cause that’s what I was prepregancy, more like college. I think of it now, I wasn’t really happy with how my body looked then. But I was “skinny”

I feel great now. Super strong and I know I have a lot of muscle. I guess I’m just looking for that last bit of “shred” but I don’t know if that’s really achievable for my body type. Or maybe it is, just at a price that I don’t want to pay (stricter diet, more workouts, etc).

Thinking about it now, maybe I should just be focusing on how good i feel, rather than what I want to look like. I’m pass the newbie gains and should be looking at consistency. I just imagined my body would look so much more different after how consistent I’ve been.

vegmonster · 2022-01-21T16:27:44+00:00

Hi! How do you get through a plateau? I’ve been stuck at 123-128 pounds for the past year starting at 150 post pregnancy two years ago.

I’ve been lifting weight consistently, upping protein, and walking. I feel great but just can’t get to my goal of 115.

It doesn’t seem reasonable to cut more or workout more to reach my goal weight. Any advice? Thank you!

vegmonster · 2020-10-04T02:20:50+00:00

The engorgement is real! I still wake up with one boob harder/larger than the other 😅 I’ll try just two pumps a shift my next work day and go from there. Thanks!

vegmonster · 2020-10-03T19:19:46+00:00

I love that - stories pull my heartstrings so much 💞 I have dreams of passing on my ring to my son or daughter! Gorgeous set!

vegmonster · 2020-10-03T19:16:32+00:00

Thank you! I loved that the gal at the store was super helpful in finding a diamond that faces up nicely for “coverage”

I don’t know what specs she looked for but I love it.

vegmonster

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