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The donuts are out of this world and I couldn’t believe it but… we’ve gone there twice now and had the tuna melt, beef burrito and I’m literally shocked at how bland and bad the food is. Looked at reviews out of curiosity but doesn’t seem like that opinion is reflected.

Hope this is ok to ask but trying to see if I’m the odd one out or ordering the wrong things lol

I feel like it’ll be hard to read a book with a newborn but would love it if there’s any videos that explain the whole concept to a beginner that my husband and I could watch and learn from?

Went to spa utopia and it was incredible and RMT did great job but was caught off guard when the receptionist asked if I wanted to add gratuity. I did as I felt guilty and she did a really good job but was also under the impression that RMT was more expensive because you’re not meant to?

At the end of the day it is what it is but curious for next time

I know this sounds so silly but all I’ve heard and expected was by this point you’d usually expect to have issues sleeping, feel really uncomfortable, fatigue during the day, maybe even swelling etc. but I don’t have any of that.

We’ve also been doing like 8-10k steps a day amd while I’ll get the odd small “lightning crotch” sensation, I basically feel like my normal self.

Just wondering if this is something others have experienced and not uncommon (or perhaps it actually changes later)?

I have been tracking my blood sugar from day one and trying to eat to the meter as I had PCOS/insulin resistance pre pregnancy so maybe that is helping a bit but still it just feels weird to not be feeling what I’ve heard a bunch of other people experience by this point in?

Curious if anyone has tried this or if it’s even a thing… just thinking it could help with mood while in labour and staying more calm

Started freezing some food in ziplock bags and manually sucked o it the air but have since learned that you want to do it properly with vacuum sealer.

I already have a few things made and stored but wondering if it might be worth taking them out of the ziplock bags frozen and just moving them into the sealer bags and re seal? Is it worth doing it or any blockers because the food is already frozen?

I’ve walked by a few today that look really nice from a decor perspective (eg Eivan, Akbarjoojeh but haven’t tried them) curious to hear from anyone who wouldn’t be super familiar with the cuisine if there’s any you’ve tried that were absolute stand outs? Hoping to try somewhere that has a ton of flavour and high quality ingredients.

Hoping I’m wording this ok but have found in the past the reviews on Google sometimes don’t always reflect the actual experience so wanted to ask this sub.

UPDATE: We ended to going to Akbarjoojeh and it was absolutely brilliant! Food was incredibly flavourful, service was super prompt and attentive, and portions were huge (prices seemed really expensive at first like $49 for a main but you could split it with two people).

What we got:

- fried eggplant dip and shallot yogurt (this was recommended by our server if it’s your first time and it was so so good, especially great to keep some for your main after too)
- spiral skewer (tenderloin and chicken) with the rice with different toppings. Meat was so flavourful and tender, not oily, rice was really fresh
- jalepeno Beef kebab with bread
- Persian tea at the end (really nice and was cool it came with a stick of rock candy that you’re meant to put in the tea and stir it in which melts and sweetness it)

Overall 5/5 and was honestly pleasantly surprised. Definitely can see why this place is always busy. Thanks for your responses!

First time doing this but I’m 37 weeks pregnant and making a bunch of meals and staples for our freezer. I have a healthy/low carb air fryer chicken recipe that I’d love to make in bulk but confused on the best way to prepare it.

Should I batter raw and then layer on parchment paper then freeze or is it better to cook everything first? The batter is almond flour and arrowroot powder if that changes anything.

Just trying to think of easiest way to store it so we can then easily cook it from frozen without having to wait for it to thaw. Hope that makes sense, forgive me if this is a newbie silly question!

I don’t know why/how I was so off about myself or maybe it’s pregnancy brain/tunnel vision but I think because I’ve been around my mom for a while and cannot handle physical affection/touch with her my mind was so set on that being how I am in general except with my partner.

But then as I was talking with him I realized I actually seek out physical touch/stimulation (to the point of preferring airport pat downs, 24/7 hand stimulation with soft fabrics etc)

I also realized there’s other things that I maybe didn’t answer properly as I kind of self audited it assuming I wasn’t “extreme” enough to say yes but maybe that wasn’t the case and there’s wasn’t any follow up to share what it was like so they could determine if that’s the case

But now I’m worried about correcting this as I feel like they’ll think I’m lying or will wonder why I was so off. I had the paper assessment and then in person interview and tomorrow will be getting the verdict.

I have the Grownsy wand and using almond oil but can’t tell how hard I’m meant to press outwards (it feels like I’m really pressing hard but not sure if it should be more).

When I first started it was sore but now feels easier where I’m not sure if I could possibly over do it OR maybe I’m not doing it right if I’m able to handle the pressure?

Hope that makes sense!

Is it possible to have ASD but not be someone who’s got a crazy good memory for specific facts and numbers/dates? Like even Audhd

Curious for an honest take and what you thought of the food? Is it worth it?

I know nothing is certain but curious if anyone had kicks on their belly and baby was still able to be in optimal position for labour (eg back to belly)? Going to do some spinning babies poses but thought I’d ask too!

My friend shared the story of how both of you helped escort the geese who were afraid of the passing bikes near mosquito creek to get down tot he water. She mentioned you took a video but forgot to ask if you could share it with her for the memory.

Long shot but if you’re on Reddit thought I’d try this :)

I’m 34 weeks and yes my belly has been popping (tbh from early on I always felt I looked further along than I was) but this week I’ve had multiple people come up o me on the street and be like “wow you’re about to drop” and another where after I told them how far along I was said “I can tell you’re puffy in the face”. Then family being like “holy your belly is big!”

It didn’t bug me initially but they just keep getting more and more and it’s kinda starting to hurt my feelings and make me feel a bit insecure.

I didn’t think I looked that big overall but have technically gained 40 lbs so I know that’s bigger than what they normally aim for. I’ve also been so strict with eating healthy form the beginning so it’s not like I’m just doing whatever which is what makes everything sting more because I have been trying my best.

Anyways not sure what I’m trying to say but just feeling like I want to go home and cry 😞

I’m using the Onetouch Ultra lancets/finger prick tests and this morning I did FOUR different tests within seconds of each other and got:

5.4 mmol (97 mg/dL)

4.3 mmol (77 mg/dL)

4.7 mmol (85 mg/dL)

4.6 mmol (83 mg/dL)

I have two bottles of lancets and it almost feels like one might be reading a bit higher than the other, I also tried different fingers but still.

I technically passed my GD test at 28 weeks but I’ve had insulin resistance prior to pregnancy so trying to monitor incase it continues to creep up which it definitely has in the third trimester (I’m currently 34 weeks).

Also babies AC/stomach reading is on the high end compared to their head and arms/legs. Midwife didn’t seem conscerned as they said they look at the total weight but still want to be mindful as a larger stomach is an indicator of some insulin issues didn’t it?

I’ve been super strict with my diet now and aim to not spike past 7 mmol (30 -60 mins post meal) but the fasting glucose is what seems to be creeping up but I can’t tell with such wonky readings :/

Anyone else run into this?