u/BaskIceBall

I have the rare opportunity to take a trip without my husband and kids in early October. I’ve set my sights on Santa Fe as it seems to have what I’m looking for- outdoors, spas, culture, museums.

On my list:

- Georgia okeefe museum

- Meow Wolf

- Ten Thousand Waves

- Chamisa Trail and/or Dale Ball Trails

- museum of contemporary native arts

- Bandelier

I’m open to reccs for anything but I’m specifically looking for vegetarian friendly restaurants (at least 1-2 options that aren’t salads!) and where to stay. I’m between an Airbnb so I can sit outside at night (I do not drink so will not be partaking in bar life) and hotel just for ease. I’ll be renting a car so no worries about location.

I’m also a lifelong equestrian so if there is a worthwhile guided trail experience (bonus points if it’s for experienced riders!) with well cared for horses, I’d love to hear about it.

My kids are strep carriers and I’m the one paying the price.

During their first year in daycare I had strep 6 times. Literally tested positive with a killer throat and other symptoms EVERY MONTH from February to July.

It was thought it actually just the same infection that never cleared til I got hit with the big guy antibiotics.

Last year I had it 3 times, again rapid fire- Sept, Nov, Dec. Again finally got heavy duty antibiotics and I’ve been clear until today. Thankfully this time I got the heavy duty antibiotics right off the bat.

I have been referred to and seen the ENT but he wants to see me again only after repeated close infections and BEFORE I start on antibiotics again. Of course 9 times out of 10 I end up developing symptoms over a weekend and I am NOT waiting to be seen on a Monday or Tuesday so I go to urgent care. Regardless, he is against removing tonsils in adults until it’s absolutely necessary- which after reading what recovery is like, I understand.

My kids have never once complained of throat pain but every time I bring them in to get checked after I’m positive, they are positive. They have zero symptoms aside from a runny nose (often not even that)— I think it’s just dormant and that little runny nose is enough to spread it to me. Their PCP does comment on how big their tonsils are at every exam- strep check or not.

I’m just looking for other tips on how to manage this. It’s obviously not sustainable for me. Will it just get better as they get older and are sick less? Is it crazy for me to ask about getting THEIR tonsils removed even though they aren’t symptomatic, just I am? I also don’t love the idea of getting them tested and on antibiotics every time I am positive because they have no symptoms. Ughhhh

I have twins and as a result, despite being fit I have a LOT of loose belly skin that never shrank back and never will (it’s been 3.5yrs).

I’ve recently started doing heated fitness classes and while I always did group fitness in just a sports bra & leggings before pregnancy, I’m a bit more self conscious now…but I WANT to do it in just a sports bra and leggings cause it’s so damn hot to wear a top. However, ALL of my leggings now roll down and expose my loose skin and sometimes it even pops out!

I’d love recommendations for leggings that STAY UP even during jumping jacks and various yoga poses, and keep your extra skin tucked in tight.

FWIW if it helps for reccs I have long legs and a very short torso.

My twins are 3.5 and like (i assume) many birthing parents here I have a LOT of loose belly skin so I’m asking this question here!

I’ve recently started doing heated fitness classes and while I always did group fitness in just a sports bra & leggings before pregnancy, I’m a bit more self conscious now…but I WANT to do it in just a sports bra and leggings cause it’s so damn hot to wear a top. However, ALL of my leggings now roll down and expose my loose skin and sometimes it even pops out!

I’d love recommendations for leggings that STAY UP even during jumping jacks and various yoga poses, and keep your extra skin tucked in tight.

FWIW if it helps for reccs I has long legs and a very short torso.

Ordered a kids toy from FB marketplace a week ago Friday. Seller has multiple active listings, multiple reviews, a few negatives about their responsiveness and they’ve even replied to those.

Opened a “missing item” ticket this past Friday because it still hadn’t shipped and was sitting in “label printed” status. They haven’t replied and apparently the “two days” to respond is two business days so they still have today to reply before I can take further action.

However, at 5 this morning I received an email & notification from Facebook saying my item was delivered. It was not. The tracking still says “label printed” and it still says delayed in the Facebook status.

Now I’m concerned this is a scam. Can sellers mark items as delivered on their end? I have screenshots of the fb status and tracking information. Seems like I have to wait to continue the process through FB until tomorrow anyway, but anything I should keep in mind as I try to get a refund- or should I jump straight to a charge back?