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thegirlsinthefirehouse · 7 years ago

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Descendants, Chapter 36

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“Still nothing?” asked Patty to Holtz.

They were standing in the open doorway of the firehouse, enjoying the light breeze in the air that was cooling off the unusually warm morning.

“Nope,” she said. “1st appointment of this 41st week and they’re still as snug as a bug in a rug. Peanut is not going to grace us with their appearance till they’re good and ready, or Abby gets an induction.”

“She thinking about it?”

Holtzmann looked over to where her wife was talking to Angie and Beth about something. Erin was standing nearby with a large handful of paperwork.

“She’s... unsure,” shrugged Holtz. “I think she wants to wait and see a little while longer. She’s been doing okay health wise. But if she goes into the 42nd week, the doctor wants to jump starting labor with stripping the membranes or breaking her water.”

“That doesn’t sound pleasant,” stated Patty.

“I think we’ll be doing a lot of walking between now and then to try to get things going,” said Holtzmann, crossing her arms. “New York had better prepare for one cranky mommy.”

“Yeah, Abby doesn’t seem so thrilled about this overdue business,” agreed Patty.

“I meant me,” said Holtz, making a disgusted face. “I hate walking.”

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"You going to do the kick count for me? I've got one more to do today and you just gave more sugar," asked Abby. She was sipping on some grape juice on the couch. Erin laughed as she picked up some of the BLT dip she had made with a couple of buttery toast points. They were having a small get together at Abby's request. She had wanted to have all of their family together for a little bit before the baby came. It was a nice thought in Erin's opinion. It had been a while since they had all sat down together, and it had been some time since she had so many guests at her place.

"I suppose since we sent Holtz away for a little bit with Patty to get dinner," chuckled Erin.

"God, I'm glad," said Abby. "If she makes another watermelon joke, I am going down to the bodega across the street and buy one to throw at her head."

Erin laughed at that, gesturing the fruit salad in front of her. Abby groaned.

"Did you have to mention it?"

Erin smirked, dusting off her hands.

"It's kind of hard when my niece or nephew is trying to get as big as one before they're born."

Abby shook her head.

"Thanks for this. I needed a moment."

"It's not a problem Abby. And I'm sure David will appreciate the leftovers for lunch tomorrow."

"He'd better be appreciating more than that," said Abby, with a little bit of spite on her tongue. Erin patted her best friend's hand.

"David's been as sweet and loving as he was before. He was just scared, that's all."

"Funny hearing you say that," said Abby as she finished off the glass. Erin gave her a look for that comment. Abby went sheepish.

"Okay, okay. I make too many jokes about the fact that you were a chicken." She quirked her lips when Erin scoffed.

"Maybe I should have just left you with Holtz and me and Patty eat the snacks and dinner after we had three busts today on our own."

"Nooooo," said Abby, picking up the bowl after moving to put down her glass. "That stuff is delicious."

"Then eat," Erin said. "Holtzmann said she you hadn't been eating a lot the last couple of days."

"I read a lot about how after the baby descends you want to eat everything in sight, but right now I just don't want to touch anything much." Abby made a face.

"You'll get there," said Erin. She heard a knock on the door.

"Ooh, that'll be Cheyenne," she said, hopping up. "She's bringing the sweets."

"Cheesecake?" said Abby hopefully.

"Even better," said Cheyenne as she came in the door. "I tweaked an old recipe from Patty's aunt. They're called labor cookies. It's spicy ginger, meant to start your labor with something with a little extra kick. She swore by them during all her pregnancies." She handed the platter to Abby. "I made them while I was at work. "

"They're still warm," said Abby. She bit into one. Her eyes widened a little.

"I think I get the spicy part." She coughed once and reached for the sparkling grape juice to pour herself another glass.

"No wine?" pouted Cheyenne, looking at Erin, who walked over the box of other cookies Cheyenne had brought in as well.

"In the fridge," said Erin. "I had to keep it out of Abby's reach." She headed for the kitchen.

"I could get through labor drunk," said Abby. "That would be awesome."

"Uh-huh," said Cheyenne, a smile on her lips as she sat down in a chair next to the couch. "Is Kevin and Zack coming?"

"Zack has to work at the shop, but Kevin is coming over as soon as he locks up for the night," Abby said as she reached for another cookie.

"Okay, but if you go into labor before dinner because of those..." said Erin as she brought over the wine.

"I wouldn't care," said Abby, muffled through the cookie. She took a drink of the juice.

"So what exactly are Patty and Holtzmann bringing back for dinner?" asked Cheyenne.

"Lots of spicy Curry, Eggplant Parmesan, Tomato Caprese salad with aged balsamic, I've already cut up the fresh pineapple in the fruit salad, and Holtz is picking up some Red Raspberry Leaf Tea."

"I'm sensing a theme," said Cheyenne to Erin as she poured her a glass of wine after speaking, looking amused.

"All foods to induce Abby's labor, yep." Erin grinned at that. "We're trying our best. Plus, the curry sounded good. And some nice Italian appetizers."

"Anything's better than eating cold leftovers or at the hotel," said Cheyenne. "I'm starving." She reached for the BLT dip. Erin noticed Abby rubbing her abdomen with a small grimace.

"Didn't someone say something about a kick count?" Cheyenne flailed and moved over to on the couch with Abby. Erin laughed and watched as her best friend maneuvered Cheyenne's hand to the spot where the baby had just been kicking.

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Abby was still lying on her back a moment after they had finished the non-stress test. They had already done an internal examination to check her cervix for dilation and effacement, taken a couple of ultrasounds, and now the non-stress test just to make sure their child was still doing well.

“Everything is fine,” said Holtzmann, leaning down to kiss her wife on the tip of her nose. “You’re fine and the baby is all fine and dandy in there. The placenta is still working well enough. Your body is just not ready for labor.”

“But I’m ready for everything to be over with,” said Abby with a small huff. She really wasn’t happy she was at her second appointment of her 41st week. Their kid should be out in the world already and being cuddled in their arms. She had eaten half the platter of cookies and was starting to get tired of ginger again.

“Too bad, so sad.”

Abby rolled her eyes and sat up after straightening her clothes.

“I suspect the doctor wants to go ahead and try to start your labor,” said Holtz. “I’m thinking he’s going to come back in here and suggest something.”

“I think he’s worried about with my age and everything that something is going to happen,” grimaced Abby. “I don’t want to have to go to the hospital and do Pitocin and such Holtz.”

“You don’t have to do anything honey unless there’s a firm medical reason why,” said Holtzmann, leaning on Abby. “Being overdue doesn’t count.”

“You don’t mind waiting a few more days and see what happens?”

“As long as you’re comfortable,” said Holtzmann. She rubbed Abby’s shoulder. “I know you really can’t relax.”

Abby sighed. “Maybe we can try the membrane sweep and see if that does anything.” She rubbed her back. “At least it doesn’t involve IV’s and fetal monitoring. Or possible uterine hyperstimulation.”

“Then be prepared to get your feet back in those stirrups,” teased Holtz.

“I’m surprised you’re not finding an appropriate pun,” said Abby.

“Another day. And I will have plenty,” said Holtzmann. “Right now I’m just your baby mama at your beck and call.” She took Abby’s hand, squeezing it.

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Holtz was sitting on Erin’s desk on Monday morning. She was about half gone already from exhaustion. She had been extra vigilant on baby watch all weekend, but nothing had happened yet. Abby’s first 42nd week appointment was the next day, and they both had a feeling that the doctor would just send them on to the hospital. Her wife was in an aggravated mood. Abby was now two weeks overdue, and with the membrane sweep, she had been cramping on top of her Braxton-Hicks. If she was honest, Holtz was going to be grateful if the doctor did send them on to the hospital. At least the light would be at the end of the tunnel for all three of them.

“So this is a plan?” asked the blonde hopefully.

“We’ll distract Abby,” promised Erin. “Keep her mind off things.”

“Good,” she yawned. “I need a nap. You can text me if something arises. I think I need a couple of Class III’s all to myself when I wake up.” She hopped down off the desk, stretching.

“You’re supposed to be off-duty, remember?” said Erin after Holtz.

“Uh-huh,” said Holtz, waving a hand behind her. The physicist shook her head.

“Where is Holtz going?” asked Abby, looking after her wife as she came up to Erin’s desk.

“Upstairs,” said Erin. “She wanted a moment of peace and quiet. Jen’s working on something and she just needs a moment to breathe and think.”

“Yeah, neither one of us has had much rest,” agreed Abby. She carefully sat down in a chair across from Erin’s desk. “This kid is killing us and they’re not even here yet.”

“Won’t be long,” Erin said. When Abby didn’t respond, Erin looked up at her. She was rubbing her back and side with a big wince.

“God, I can’t get rid of these Braxton-Hicks,” said Abby with a sigh. For some reason, something seemed off to Erin and she made note of the time.

“Want to help me?” she asked Abby. “We need to finish the evaluations for the Mayor. I don’t know why he wants reports on the new team, but--”

“It’s just so he can feel important,” said Abby. “They pay us and they want paperwork to show for something. Probably to bill the state extra for hosting.”

Erin didn’t respond. They were all in universal agreement that all the local governments like to charge each other for everything they could possibly could. Instead, she showed Abby what she had done so far and they started writing things down together. And in secret, Erin kept an eye on Abby’s Braxton-Hicks contractions. It was easy since Abby seemed to react regularly, even if it wasn't vocal. After a couple of hours, there was a definite pattern. When Abby went to the bathroom for what was about the fifth time that morning, Erin told Patty her suspicions.

“I’d say that is a definite pattern,” she said, leaning her head to the side. “So Abby’s in labor?”

“Having some real contractions at least,” said Erin. “Help me keep her distracted for a little while? I’m going to text Holtzmann and see if she’s awake.”

Patty nodded and it wasn’t long till she had Abby and a couple of the new team discussing something or the other Erin couldn’t hear. It didn’t take much to get people off on tangents, which worked well at the moment. They were all like minded and enjoyed similar things. Erin heard the sound of a someone sliding down the fire pole. She soon found a familiar blonde sitting on her desk.

“Come here often?” Erin said, smirking.

“Let me see,” Holtz said, taking the notepad from Erin where she had written down the times. She ran through the numbers.

“I do think you’re right,” she said with a nod, giving it back to Erin. “I wondered about it a couple of times this weekend, but then they’d end up doing something wildly different.”

“Well, there’s the beginning of a rhythm,” said Erin. She tapped Holtz on the shoulder and pointed to Abby rubbing her side.

“I’ll get her back upstairs soon,” said Holtzmann, bouncing her leg. “I know she needs to get some rest and keep her energy up, but this has been helpful.”

“It’s go time,” agreed Erin. She grinned at Holtz. “You’re having a baby.” Erin noticed Holtzmann had a bit of a glazed over look on her face.

“You worried?” she asked, frowning.

“Thinking,” said Holtz slowly. “So much we need to do.”

“You let us take care of everything here,” said Erin pointedly. “You worry about her and the baby.”

“Then who’s going to worry about me?”

“That’s generally Abby’s job, so I think for the next day or 20,000 days, you’re going to have to worry about yourself.”

“Nonsense Erin. Someone always has to worry about me or I’ll fade away like Tinkerbell.”

“If you think I’m going to sit here and say--”

“Nah,” grinned Holtz. “Just having fun with ya Gilbert.” She hopped off of Erin’s desk, hugged her tight with a squeal, and ran over to the stairs.

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Abby was so very irritated at her body. It was not her day so far physically. Her Braxton-Hicks were bothering her, she had been cramping some more, plus the little bit she had managed to eat for breakfast did not even have a chance to settle on her stomach. That didn’t even count the backache that had progressed out to her lower part of her abdomen and hips. Holtzmann had suggested going downstairs and working to keep her mind off things that morning. And while it had helped, she couldn’t take her mind off the Braxton-Hicks. They were just so annoying today. But maybe they’d help push things along and she’d be dilated more for her next appointment. Erin had even tried to entice her with Chinese at lunch, but the thought of anything on her stomach was not an enjoyable one. She had even felt a little nauseous at the water Patty had brought her when she grabbed herself a bottle. She was just so ready to be done.

It wasn’t until a contraction had Abby leaning over a chair and swaying a little to deal with the pain did she realize that something was definitely different than the fake contractions she had been having since she was about 26 weeks. This was not going away no matter how many times she changed positions and it was really starting to hurt.

“Oh geez,” gasped Abby softly. She felt Erin at her side and rubbing her back.

“Breathe Abby. Nice and slow.”

“I think I’m in labor,” she whimpered, leaning her head on her forearms. “Erin...”

“So not the fake contractions then?” Erin asked. Abby stood back up, rubbing her hip.

“I don’t... I don’t think so,” said Abby. “That last one felt kind of... urgent.”

Erin crossed her arms, smiling a little. “The baby is coming, I’d hope it’d be urgent.”

“I’m in labor,” said Abby dazedly. It felt a little weird knowing it was actually happening.

“About time,” grinned Erin, no longer able to hold in her excitement. She hugged Abby. They both laughed at that and held hands.

“Oh my god, I’m in labor,” said Abby coming to the realization of what that meant. She put a hand over her abdomen and pulled back. “I need to--”

“Relax,” said Erin. “And let it come. We can time your contractions and see if it is getting any closer together. Maybe it won’t be false labor.” She pulled out her phone.

“Or better yet, you can let Holtz do it.”

Abby shook her head. “Let her be for a little while. I think she’s having fun upstairs, now that she’s rested and awake.” They both heard a crash and laughter from Jen and Holtzmann, followed by happy clapping from Diana.

“So, timing?” said Abby. Erin nodded and pointed to her phone.

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Holtz had been monitoring her texts from Erin, especially now that her wife knew she was having real contractions. Holtzmann was happy the membrane sweep seemed to have worked. Abby was letting Erin help her out for a couple of hours in timing contractions and helping to keep her mind occupied. But it was getting later in the day and she knew they had a long way to go that evening. She headed down the stairs and found Kevin rubbing Abby’s lower back. He looked grateful at Holtz when she approached and squeezed Abby’s shoulder before he went over to his desk and started getting ready to leave for the day. Holtzmann ran her hand through Abby’s long ponytail. She hadn’t bothered to put it up in a bun that morning. Holtz kissed her wife on the neck.

“Come on honey, upstairs. You need to get some rest.”

“Kevin feels nice, don’t want to move,” Abby said, her voice above a muffled whisper. She was leaning against the wall and had her head on her arms.

“Come upstairs with me and I’ll give you all the massages and counter pressure you want,” said the engineer. “The contractions are only going to get longer and closer together from here on out and you need to be somewhere a little more comfortable to wait them out.”

“12 minutes apart and about 35 seconds in length,” said Erin, coming up beside Holtz with her jacket and purse on her arm. “Been holding pretty steady. Oh, and as of 5:00, you both are on maternity leave.”

“Whaaaaaaaaaat?” said Holtz, looking really surprised. “Since when?”

“Since it’s paid for,” Patty said, coming up to the three of them while putting on her jacket. “Three months baby.” She gave Abby a hug first, then turned to Holtz.

“Text me first when Abby’s about to give birth so I can beat Erin to the hospital Holtzy.”

“You know it,” grinned Holtz. Patty hugged her too. Erin huffed loudly and Abby laughed as she moved to look at her best friend.

“You want to come upstairs for a little while?”

“No, I think I’m good for today,” said Erin. “I’m going to let you two have all the fun this evening.” She put a hand on Abby’s baby bump with a smile.

“We’ll be seeing you soon enough.” She hugged Abby once more and headed out the door.

“Were they just waiting for you to come downstairs?” asked Abby, turning to Holtzmann.

“That would be correct,” said Holtz. “They were keeping an eye on you for me, although technically Erin and Patty both do like your company. Not sure what Kevin was doing.”

“Hanging out, I think. Not really sure myself, other than the back rubs he owed me.” Holtz noticed when Abby winced and held her side and back.

“Contraction?” When Abby didn’t open her eyes, Holtz made note of the time in her head, humming to herself as she waited out the thirty or so seconds.

“Upstairs,” said Holtz. “There are snacks, water, blankets, a bed, a couch, a rocking chair... all the comforts of home a lady in labor could need.” She tugged on Abby’s wrist.

“Do we have to do this?” whined Abby slightly.

“I don’t think there’s another option Abs,” said Holtz. Her lip quirked a little. She really wanted to tease her wife, but refrained. “I already called the doc. They said if you’re doing fine and the baby’s fine, just to go ahead and labor on at home and go to the hospital when the contractions are five minutes apart for an hour.”

“Five minutes,” said Abby. “That’s 12 in an hour.”

“Yep. So instead of five in an hour, 12 minutes apart, you get more contractions. It’s more bang for your buck, really.”

Abby pouted and after one more tug, Holtz finally managed to get her to head up the stairs. Holtzmann made Abby sit down on the couch with her feet up.

“How are you feeling?” asked Holtz, smoothing Abby’s hair.

“Very uncomfortable,” said Abby, taking a deep breath. Her back was aching and she rubbed her it forcefully, trying to make a dent in the soreness. “But that’s normal, I’d imagine.”

“I think so,” said Holtzmann. She took Abby’s hand in hers, kissing it.

“Do you want anything?”

“A cup of coffee would be nice. I could use the caffeine.” Abby looked hopeful while Holtz’s face scrunched up in confusion.

“You didn’t have one this morning?” The physicist shook her head.

“Wasn’t feeling up to it.”

“One coffee and breakfast coming up.” Holtz kissed Abby on the lips.

“Breakfast?” said Abby, balking at the thought.

“You need food sweetheart,” said Holtzmann, leaning back down and looking her wife directly in the eye. “Because you probably won’t be eating much at the hospital later between contractions.” She headed for the kitchen.

“I don’t think I’ll want to eat,” said Abby, grimacing.

“And this is why you’re going to eat now,” Holtz instructed her wife as she held an egg carton in her hand that she had just gotten out of the fridge. “Peanut needs food too. They’ve got a journey ahead of them.”

“I want a steak with mashed potatoes with rosemary and garlic.”

“Later,” chided Holtzmann. “Celebratory after birth dinner.” Abby made a face at Holtz’s back. She realized that the living room looked different than it had that morning. There was a lot more pillows on the couch, and a few snacks and bottles of water and soda were spread out on the coffee table. Holtz had even dragged the rocking chair into the living room. As usual, her wife had already taken care of a lot of the details. She smiled, shaking her head.

“I’m keeping an eye on you,” said Holtzmann from in front of the stove as she put bread on to toast. Abby sighed, rolling her eyes at her wife. Overprotective as usual. Her lover was going to be hovering. She pulled out her phone and checked the feed on Ghost News to see there were any new posts. When a contraction got her attention, she rubbed her side with a deep breath, trying to keep her mind calm and relaxed. It was a very hard task, considering. She sunk down deeper into the couch, trying to get comfortable. It did feel nice to have her feet up. When she had been downstairs, she had taken to walking around the place for distraction.

“Is there an extra copy of your birth plan in your things?” asked Holtz.

“Yes,” said Abby, scrolling through the website. “And our insurance information.”

“Good,” said Holtz, pulling out cheese from the fridge.

“What are you making?” asked Abby.

“Scrambled eggs with cheese and toast with apple jelly. I know any sort of meat and fat slow things down digestively, but at least I know you'll eat this.”

That actually sounded good to Abby considering what little she had eaten. The smell of percolating coffee filled the air and her mouth was starting to water at the thought. She got up off the couch and headed over to the kitchen for a cup once it had stopped making. She pulled the butter and jelly out of the fridge for the toast before getting a cup from the cabinet.

“You’re supposed to be sitting down.”

“Gravity,” said Abby, as if it explained everything. She took a piece of cheese off the cutting board and poured a cup of coffee before adding sugar to it. She stirred the liquid and leaned over the skillet, taking in the scent of the scrambled eggs.

“God, that smells good.”

“That would be because you are hungry,” said Holtz. She poked her lover in the shoulder with the back end of a spatula. “You’re going to need energy.”

“Hook me up to one of the proton packs, I’d have an excellent half-life.” The snort that came from Holtzmann made Abby laugh.

“So are we starting with the jokes now or waiting for later in labor?”

“I think we’d better hold off on the corniest ones till I’m pushing this kid out of me.”

“Roger,” said Holtz. Four pieces of toast popped up from the toaster and Abby grabbed plates. She helped butter the toast while her wife piled the eggs onto the two dishes.

“Dinner is served.”

“You are the best honey,” said Abby, smirking at Holtzmann. “So glad I married you.”

“Luckiest woman alive,” winked Holtz. When she saw Abby grimace, she moved and started to rub Abby’s back. “Breathe out through the contraction. Nice and slow.” She concentrated on pressing into her lover’s lower back. Once the contraction was over, Holtzmann found herself with an armful of Abby, her head burying into her shoulder.

“Easy there Abs.”

“I think you’re going to have a big baby on your hands,” said Abby, whimpering.

“Nah,” said Holtz, pulling back. “All I see is a strong woman who is going to need some encouragement over the next few hours.” She handed Abby her plate.

“Now to the couch. You’re going to eat and rest. It’s going to be a long night.” <– Prev | Next –>

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selfawarenesscat1994 · 6 years ago

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accidental long post

i dont normally put trigger warnings but this post speaks a lot about food/binge eating. and i kinda just went off on one haha. talk of money.

im sitting in the office writing this at work cus my boss told me to do the holidays but im done but i need to vent, the store is abso quite and i just need some time to myself.

i have money!

oh my god the relief.

im still gonna be struggling til the end of this month but its not as bad as its been through jan which has been fucking HELL because ive obv been doing my manager job and having all this worry/stress ontop ov it.

i paid my rent +fee and i have enough to cover my bills! !!!!

i bought a bus pass but im gonna probably walk to work when the weather gets less horrible as i acctually didnt mind the walk after a while and i felt a lot fitter adding that exercise into my daily routine. before dropping out of uni, i got quite bad for being the type of person who would go to the gym once or twice a week and justify a lazy existence because of that. the bus is terrible but its the difference of walking 6 miles and being out of the house for like 12 hours a day or whatever and taking a 10 minute bus journey from straight outside my work almost to my front door.

i ordered new earphones becus mine are not working. they were like 6 quid but so worth it. i went into my favourite cosmetic shop and got some nice stuff for my face as its got so flaky and dry and sore. i bought some new combs, not a great expense, no but the last thing on my list of cheap stuff when i didnt hve any money. my hair is short and tuggy and thisll help. i went into a cheaper cosmetics store and bought a lot of cheap shampoo/conditioner, sanitry products n whatnot. i never used to stockpile these so i ended up at the beginning of jan with nothing, i bought a cheap bar of soap for my body and used some of my flatmates stuff (but its expensive so i did it like once a week max). its so nice to have product. its something i never throught was something id miss cos theyre so essntial but i got to the point where i couldnt really afford them because i had bills going out and had to keep my money for other things.

the front door of the flat is drafty so i got the flat a draft exludor on the way. yay.

ive consumed more food/calories in the past day than i probably have in a couple of years - apart from at christmas. last night i bought a milkshake after work. it was thick and tasty and amazing. on my walk home i also bought a bottle of irn bru, which wasnt as good cus i forgot they changed the receipe but ive not drank fizzy drinks regularly in a

i thought it was gonna be enough to fill me up but my body suddenly decided it really wanted to binge and treat myself.

i odered a med pizza with two sides and cookies when i got home from work. i just stuffed my face and ate it all. it was glorious. i went out with my flatmate a bit later and i bought quite a big shop with fresh food but also a lot of tinned/frozen things bcus i know i will be poor at the end of the month. i binged on salad items at like midnight. i ate two eggs, a whole freaking cucumber and pack of tomatoes, along with half a red pepper, a carrot, some spring onion and spinach. fresh food never felt so good. i had fruit and a bagel wiv creme cheese for my breakfast this morning. ive not had breakfast in about 6 months because when i started uni i got so stressed i couldnt eat in the morning and then i couldnt really afford to. and i gave myself some money today to get some lunch. i planned on buying one of those salad meal deals but i ended up at subway, i only got a 6 inch tough cos i think i may have died if i got anything bigger. i did however get 3 cookies on offer, ive only ate one as of yet but the other two are staring me down right now. i was so tempted to go to mcdonalds but i would have binged too hard. my poor stomach which i mentioned before had became a lot flatter probs due to lack of food/a lot of walking is so bloated. i was wearing quite a loose fitting shirt to work and you can just see this big round boi now. customers will think im pregnant fuck me. but its a good bloat. but as i also mentioned ive gained a bit of weight and in the past 24 hours ive probably put on about a stone haha. i probably lost around three inches from my tummy in the past coupla months and now its about 6 inches rounder haha.

i honestly dont regret it. i think if this was a regular thing and i did stuff like this a lot i would probably be different and feel horrible but it was great. i loved all this good food.

im gonna go back to reasonable spending now/eating now. i have some spicy carrot soup i made a fortnight ago in the freezer so im gonna heat the rest of that up tonight for me and my flatmate, if i even feel up for eating and tomorrow i will probably enjoy a cheeky but healthy fruit salad for my working lunch.

sucks my brother took out a loan but im splitting his repayments and we can both afford to pay it off, im sure you can even pay it off wholly early (for a fee though) so i could even do that in a few months time cos i already know ill be due a tax refund, i paid so much tax @ my last jobs before i quit them for uni and ill be taxed here but i didnt earn over the threshold due to my break and il be due loadddss back, so we will see.

im gonna donate at the end of the month to some people on here, im not gonna really examine who ‘deserves it most’ and just do it randomly tbh. thanks to the people who donated to me, it e a lot but it did help as i mentioned before.

sidenote below

sidenote - i dont have an eating disorder. i just binged today and yesterday because ive not been able to enjoy the food i like.

ive always had a bit of a weird relationship with food because ive never been thin and have had some disordered tendancies but nothing thats effected my overall health massively. ive been on countless diets thrughout my life. i dont particularly act like that anymore cos it can be dangerous. id only go on a ‘diet’ if my health was really bad, if i was terribly overweight or if another health condition made me alter my diet. ive also a lot of reckless times where ive just not thought about what ive eat... queue the time i ate a whole selection box and half a tub of ben and jerries for my lunch or the time i only ate a loaf and a half of bread in a day and though ‘ah this is enough calories its fine’. but i think thats moreso bpd. if ive been having a bad time with my mental health i wont care about whats being put in my body. but its not been driven through a desrie to be thinner/bigger ever.

ive been poor recently and not been living on the best of foods (will probably explain why ive gained weight) but i have been mostly cooking from scratch using frozen meat/fish/veg and tined foods (thank god for bootstrap cooking, am i right???), on occasion i bought fresh veg or meat but thats it. the rest of the food i was eating when i was poor and well still will be eating for the next month was and i try to limit this because i know its really unhealthy has been instant ramen/noodles/soups/rice, breaded frozen meat and frozen garlic bread and chips. snackwise its been like those 10p packs of buiscuits and ive also been baking when i can mostly using my flatmates stuff. if my flatmate was making food and had excess id sometimes have some if she offered but thats been it.

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IPAs for people who think they hate hoppy, bitter beers

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Everyone loves IPAs, right? That was my theory when I started writing Complete IPA, my deep dive into the recent phenomenon thats seen IPAs take over tap lines from L.A. to Tokyo, Rio to Berlin and beer-soaked lands in between. But as I, uh, endlessly researched (hey, that double IPA aint going to drink itself), I discovered both bitter revelation and opposition: I dont like IPAs, I heard time and again.

Anchovies? Blue cheese? I get the intense dislike. Whats not to love about fragrant IPAs? Theyre flavor chameleons, tasting like rainbow sorbet or evoking pine forests, sipping as smooth as gelato or spiky with bitterness. Theyre blank slates for breweries experimental whims.

The IPA is not one thing, its everything, with flavor combinations as infinite and inventive as Ben and Jerrys ice cream. Ive heard the complaints, the bitterness and booziness, staleness and uncertainty. Whatever your beef with IPAs, I guarantee Ive got one youll actually like.

Problem: You dont like bitter beers

Fix: Try the new-breed Northeast-style IPAs.

During the IPAs early millennium ascent, brewers escalated bitterness, constantly one-upping each other with beers so bitter you could barely finish a bottle. It was like sports bars serving ever-fierier chicken wings.

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That fads phasing out. By using hops (especially varieties evocative of things like tropical fruit and ripe peaches) later in the brewing process, beer makers intensify fragrances and aromas, not bitterness. Keep the beer unfiltered for a foggier color and fuller flavor, maybe add oats and wheat for smoothness, and you have a template for the juicy new-school IPA thats sweeping the Northeast and the nation.

If youve had the Alchemists silky-smooth Heady Topper or any IPA from Hill Farmstead, youll like the dankly addictive Substance from Maines Bissell Brothers, or maybe Trilliums Congress Street IPA. Think: biscuits, sun-warmed peaches, sweet melons.

Many Northeast IPAs are hard-to-get, requiring a road trip. (Try this Vermont trek.) More widely distributed examples include Otter Creek Backseat Berner, a sweetly hazy stumble through pine forests and citrus groves, and Sixpoint Puff, as cloudy and resinous as a dorm room.

Moreover, the Northeast style has spread nationwide, with Colorado-based Odd13s Caribbean-fruity Codename: Superfan and Portland brewery Great Notion doling out hazy, hardly bitter hop bombs like Ripe and Juice Box.

Problem: IPAs all taste the same.

Fix: Seek out a new hop variety.

Pine trees. Citrus. Primo weed. Taste too many IPAs and they blur together like lunch at a cut-rate Chinese buffet. To escape the flavor fatigue, grab a pale ale or IPA humming with fresh varieties of hops, the flowers that impart bitterness, aroma, and flavor. Here are some hops to look out for:

Founders Mosaic Promise and Karl Strauss Mosaic Session IPA both showcase (you guessed it) Mosaic hops, which impart notes of blueberries, papaya, peaches, and pine.

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Germanys Mandarina Bavaria hop adds orangey complexity to beers such as Skas Modus Mandarina IPA (it also contains sweet orange peels).

Like watermelon Jolly Ranchers? Youll love El Dorado hops, which star in Maine Beer Companys A Tiny Beautiful Something and Stone Delicious IPA, a gluten-reduced beer also containing the citrusy Lemondrop hops.

New Zealands fruity Nelson Sauvin hops provide a white winelike nuance in Widmer Brothers Upheaval IPA and SanTan Brewings MoonJuice, which also contains Australias peachy, melon-like Galaxy hops. Give it a go in Tasmanian IPA, from Schlafly, or Tallgrass 8-Bit Pale Ale.

Always want to be surprised by an IPA? Firestone Walkers canned and bottled Luponic Distortion features a new blend of experimental hops every 90 days.

Problem: IPAs are too strong.

Fix: Grab a session IPAor six.

Over the years, the IPAs baseline ABV has crept up to around 7 percent. Two or three pints can swirl eyes like peppermint candy. Thats to say nothing of the double, triple, and quadruple IPAs, rivaling Riesling and Cabernet for ABV supremacy.

Instead of sacrificing sobriety for flavor, breweries have created low-alcohol, high-aroma IPAs that are about as boozy as Bud Lightbut about a million times more flavorful. Try Evil Twin Citra Sunshine Slacker, as bright and tropical as a Caribbean vacation; 21st Amendment Down to Earth, reminiscent of toast topped with berry jam; or a Founders citrus-spritzed All Day IPA, a party beer sold by the 15-pack suitcase.

Problem: IPAs never, ever taste fresh.

Fix: Check for the bottled- or canned-on date, or hit a brewery for a release.

To savor an IPA as the brewer intended, you should drink them close to their birthday.

Deciphering freshness used to be difficult, the date code a hieroglyphic string of numbers and letters. Increasingly, breweries utilize a simplified best by or packaged on code, commonly found on a beer bottles neck or label, or a cans bottom. Generally speaking, IPAs are ideally enjoyed within 90 days. And seek out beers stored cold, far from sunshine.

Instead of stalking a delivery truck, you can also look for Stones Enjoy By series of IPAs. Their expiration dates37 days after packagingare built directly into the label, while Sam Adams similarly themed Rebel Raw double IPA has a 35-day shelf life.

Problem: You dont know what an IPA tastes like

Fix: Try a fruited IPA.

Buying IPAs has never been easieror more mystifying. But labels dont always accurately describe the liquid inside, sometimes leading to disappointment. To hedge your bets, look to the new breed of fruit-infused IPAs. Done deftly, adding blood oranges, grapefruit, or pineapple can accentuate the inherent fruity profile of hops. Fruited IPAs are never subtle, sure, but they are truth in advertising, a trusted commodity.

Try Dogfish Heads brand-new Flesh & Blood, tart and zesty with lemon pulp and blood orange juice, and New Belgiums Citradelica sweetly tropical love letter to tangerines. Also, Ballast Point has spun off several variants of its tropical Sculpin, including pineapple and grapefruit versions that taste like never-ending summer vacation.

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IPAs for people who think they hate hoppy, bitter beers

(Courtesy of Otter Creek Brewing)

(Courtesy of Sixpoint Brewery)

(Courtesy of Founders Brewing)

(Courtesy of 21st Amendment Brewery)

(Courtesy of Dogfish Head Brewery)

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Problem: You dont like bitter beers

Fix: Try the new-breed Northeast-style IPAs.

The newest member of the Alchemist Family! Cookie. pic.twitter.com/Y4nVcjhOUX

John Kimmich (@alchemistbeer) May 24, 2015

Problem: IPAs all taste the same.

Fix: Seek out a new hop variety.

Founders Mosaic Promise and Karl Strauss Mosaic Session IPA both showcase (you guessed it) Mosaic hops, which impart notes of blueberries, papaya, peaches, and pine.

IPAs for People Who *Think* They Hate Them: https://t.co/lasZsIfw5F from @JoshMBernstein & @bonappetit pic.twitter.com/QSGXitOkSr

Founders Brewing Co. (@foundersbrewing) August 31, 2016

Germanys Mandarina Bavaria hop adds orangey complexity to beers such as Skas Modus Mandarina IPA (it also contains sweet orange peels).

Always want to be surprised by an IPA? Firestone Walkers canned and bottled Luponic Distortion features a new blend of experimental hops every 90 days.

Problem: IPAs are too strong.

Fix: Grab a session IPAor six.

Problem: IPAs never, ever taste fresh.

Fix: Check for the bottled- or canned-on date, or hit a brewery for a release.

To savor an IPA as the brewer intended, you should drink them close to their birthday.

Problem: You dont know what an IPA tastes like

Fix: Try a fruited IPA.

from All Of Beer http://allofbeer.com/ipas-for-people-who-think-they-hate-hoppy-bitter-beers/

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