#mom of a diabetic toddler

[kyofsonder]

Life, aiming a loaded crossbow at me: I'm sorry. You were involved in the decisions that led to this, but you can't know whether they're worth it until everything is done. This is the first step. Endure it as best you can.

Me, shot with the crossbow bolt: [looks down and sees a label tied to the bolt that reads "metaphor for stressful situation"] Ow. Thanks for the warning, I guess? At least it's the only thing I'm getting shot with for a good while.

Life, reloading several bolts into the crossbow at once: Have you ever heard of speed shooting?

Me: I want it to be known that I resent this.

Life: Noted. [shoots me multiple times in quick succession]

Me, on the floor and stuck full of crossbow bolts all over my body: Recovering from this is gonna suck.

[cecilebutcher]

!!URGENT HELP FOR G@Z@!!

Hello everyone. I know I haven’t been posting any twst content for a while, and I am planning on doing so soon, but this takes urgency!

After some research and seeing how much my last 🍉 post did I decided that I’m gonna post this one with links to directly help families/people in G@za who need help (and I’m censoring the place because tumblr has taken down posts of other people who have spoken about the gen0cide before)

Please try to donate and if not then reblog like comment and share this to other platforms, post this to your personal account on other socials, send it to your friends and family, or even just @ people.

But before that I just wanted to tell everyone that I do have news from my first post, it’s under the cut alongside the links :-

I sadly just saw this for some reason, but still wanted to share it with you guys!!

Now for the links:-

This one if for Ahmed Al-Nasser who has two young boys and a pregnant wife who is in dire need of a c-section

This one is for Nurse Maha, she has a husband and a small boy, Nour, who’s only 2 years old that hasn’t had any vaccines or any medical help

This one is for Haneens family, thankfully she lives in Belgium and doesn’t have to suffer or watch the war currently going on, but her family of 11 do. Both her parents have chronic illnesses, and some of them are young kids.

This one is for Ahmed, who’s a father (he doesn’t specify of how much but he has a picture of his two TODDLER daughters) he has been displaced with his family and his diabetic father, they are halfway to their goal only needing 75,772kr.

I sadly don’t know anything about this next link other than they have a child who has special needs, so please do share or even better donate!

This one is for Haitham, a 31 year old male, he needs emergency surgery, but at the state G@aza is in he can’t get it

This one is for Ahmen, a doctor in g@za. He is so so so far from his goal (his goal is 15,000€ and he only has 2,778€) this isn’t even for him, bless his soul, it’s for his elderly father who is unable to walk and is need for emergency surgery.

This last one is for Nour, a 31 year old mom and a wife to Amir who is 35. They have 4 gorgeous children (Kareem (7 years old), Imad (6 years old), Tia (2 years old), and Abdel Rahman (five months old)) it after reading their story I am in actual tears and my heart hurts for them. Poor Abdel Rahman was only 10 day, Ten days, old when all this has happened. This kids have their whole lives ahead of them and they might not see it because of what’s happening to them.

Tagging some people I know will reblog this: @jade-s-nymph @siphoklansan @ceruleancattail @catboiie16 @cloudcountry

[solroswaslost]

Well.. I'm glad you both love Clover sm! Here's something he does

He loves being in the field, and just relaxing

I can't remember what kind of farm it is- in farmtale was it? But either way, Clover loves helping around the farm with his mom

As for the crack? He does have what his mom has.. it doesn't hurt him, he actually forgets about it alot, but sometimes it does get bigger if for some reason his eye gets hurt- it started when he was toddler, he learned how to run, and just banged his face in a table while running around

You guys are allowed to draw him and include him! I would love to see it

If you have any headcanons go ahead and use them!! He doesn't have any proper lore as I still don't know much about his moms, maybe when I learn more about them, I'll give him a story

He surprisingly doesn't know about any other FreshGrease kid other than, Retro, Disco, Groovy, Fizz, JB, and Skillet- I mean he's heard of the others, but it he can't keep up and just can't remember them all.. and forgets they exist-

He does already have a favorite uncle/aunt, and it's Disco, and Fizz

Would it make sense if I gave a skeleton diabetes..? I don't mean to be rude but still, it would interesting if he had it, and his moms had to keep reminding him to check his "blood" sugar levels

[bonesprompts]

𝕊𝕦𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕖 ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕡𝕥𝕤

" I get it. "

" I wouldn't use the word suckerz. "

" It's not my fault. "

" She was just teaching us this fun game about how expensive and scary it is to have a baby. "

" You had to go and freak the lil' dummy out? "

" What if [ name ] never comes back? "

" So it's Tuesday, right? That means Wednesday is coming. "

" Can we please try and shoo the toddlers away? "

" I didn't know [ name ] was into fancy little porcelain doll individuals. "

" So I can focus on. . .personal matters. "

" I'm going to miss your constant criticism of me! "

" Maybe she has gambling bets. "

" You're a sackless wuss. "

" Like when your ex buys 300 dollar boots, but buys a 10 dollar cake from the bakery for my birthday. "

" I genuinely did not mean to get you in trouble. "

" Oops. "

" Can you please not watch me? "

" That looks like the guy from Twilight. "

" A class-A stinker! "

" DIABETES STINKS. "

" There is an audience out there for everything. "

" Her sick mom is also a BOOB SURGEON. "

" Unless there's some reason you don't want to go. "

" Murdering a clown. "

" We shouldn't post that online. "

" Do you want me to seduce them for you? "

" You, me, half off margaritas? "

" Condolences cards? Bummer. "

" Don't you help her! "

" Wouldn't it be nice to have some company? "

" It's not that I don't trust you! "

" You just said it's not those things. So it's probably not those things. "

" No need for any of this. "

" I'm trying to get injured. "

" Yeah, I'll do it. I'm honoured. "

" Calm down, I can tell my own story. "

" How do these toilet stools work? "

" Why are you agreeing with me? "

" It all depends on how you want to not win. "

" You killed all my birds. "

" What did you do as kids while your mother was out with the men from the bank. "

" Don't mansplain them! "

" Jesus Christ is not welcome in here! "

" Can I see a death certificate? "

" Just say it! They farted in the cups. "

" Farts are just air. "

" Fart air has dozens of fecal particles in it. "

" FART INGREDIENTS. "

" SHUT UP [ NAME ] "

" If you need help wiping, just come see me? "

" Who washes their hands after a wee-wee? "

" You can't be that tall and live. "

" DON'T TALK TO ME. DON'T TALK TO ME. "

" I'm not apart of this! I just happen to be walking in this direction. "

" Did you read my thing on gluten? "

" Wow, what a word smith. "

" BEES. "

[doberbutts]

Tbh at this point CPS needs to be destroyed and then remade from scratch. They either seem to:

Take kids from good homes for bullshit reasons (esp. if the family is poor and/or POC) instead of giving the family actual help and resources so they can afford food/water/clothes/etc.

Take kids from bad situations and then put them into an even WORSE situation because God forbid you actually pay attention to where the vulnerable human child is going or what they actually want.

Do fuck all when a kid is actually being abused, and then when the kid inevitably dies they go "Oh we made a oopsie, sorry lol :("

Like......... I cannot fucking fathom how it's possible to be that incompetent. It's like if someone started a car company but every car they made explodes when you're driving it. You'd think at that point you would put someone ELSE in charge of making cars.

That car company exists and it's called Tesla and for some reason people still act like it's the best car company ever to buy from and suck the owner's toes about it.

A fairly significant portion of the problem is that CPS is A: a law enforcement program, not a social services program and B: human-made and thus filled with human problems of bias and bigotry. It is not made to help. It is made to enforce the law. Since kids occupy a weird space between "property" and "person", and since laws regarding raising kids are deliberately vague to allow for a broad range of cultural and religious sensitivity, we get a lot of interpretations of the law being wildly different depending on who is enforcing them.

Children playing in their quiet cul-de-sac while the parents work from home inside the house with the windows open so they can hear what's going on... is that an "unattended child" or not? How about the toddler that learns how to let themselves out of the playpen during mom's shower? The teenager that sneaks out while dad is asleep? The ten-year-old that got left home alone with microwave meals and some toys because auntie got called into work and couldn't say no?

You're a teacher. You're a mandated reporter. You notice that one of your students is constantly coming to school hungry in the morning. You put in a call. Is this student being provided breakfast by the parents? Is this student simply refusing breakfast and then showing up hungry as a consequence for not eating before they left (me)? Is this student diabetic or hyperthyroid or taking steroids for a health concern and thus is constantly hungry anyway? Is this student neurodivergent and tends to eat as a coping behavior?

Mom shows up to the hospital with a broken cheek and a black eye and two kids in tow. She swears the dog headbutted her, her husband isn't even home. Both kids verify the dog headbutted her, dad's not home, and he'd never do such a thing anyway. You're a doctor or a nurse, you're a mandated reporter. Do you call? You're the CPS agent who showed up at the house. You looked into the family's record and you see that dad's had the police called on him a couple times within the house with neighbors citing a disturbance, and once the kids called 911 due to a fight between them getting out of hand and actual blood spilt. The kids seem fractious with each other when you arrive. Mom's face is black and blue. What do you do?

[simslegacy5083]

Not So Berry (Straud Descendants) Gen 9

Today's (8/22/2024) Episode: A Spooky Little Birthday

“Valentina left already?" Isra asked Darth Luigi and Princess Noemi when they showed up alone to the costume party she was hosting for little Skye.

He shook his head. “Mom told us “youngsters” to enjoy "dress-up fun" while she used the peace and quiet to finish packing.“

 "Well, everyone else is out on the back patio." Rhys chimed in, waving towards the sliding glass door. Luigi wandered over to join the conversation between an amused looking Jade and an overly pregnant Beau, while his fiancée hung back to chat with her friend.

"…and you can't beat the "friends and family" discount!" Beau was saying until he spotted the newcomer. “Ugh, Darth Poser over here clearly hopes to blame that full body getup when I crush his ass later this evening. Right now though I gotta take a load off. Yoda was wrong, size matters a lot.”

Luigi threw his own mangled quote at the back of his retreating frenemy: “I find your lack of faith in my gaming prowess disturbing.”

The fiery redhead responded with a “friendly” gesture as he headed to the lounger. “Oh, go force choke your chicken. You know I could beat you even if I was in labor right now. And believe me, at this point if I could I’d take that option over carrying this little lady until after Harvestfest when she’ll finally be ready to literally be cut loose.”

Luigi, who had splurged on a high-quality mask with great visibility, was actually quite excited to play with his teammates later. He was even more excited to meet a Sim who’d lived her whole life in a different nation. "Hello – you must be Isra's sister! I assume she’s told you about me?”

Jade stifled a giggle as he immediately demonstrated the self-absorbed confidence she had been told to expect. She gave him a friendly nod and replied: “Sure. Isra said you were interested in learning more about me and my family.“

“Definitely. My Papa immigrated from another nation just like your Par; I would love to chat …” he cut off as Noemi and the rest of the guests started pouring outside. “… after we get my little man aged up properly!"

"Humple Borpnah baby" Noemi whispered a few minutes later, leaning over and helping Skye blow out his candles.

Daddy served out slices of the artificially sweetened confection Isra had prepared in consideration of his diabetes while she tossed their infant gently up into the air.  She deftly caught the much larger toddler that shortly emerged from the swirling vortex over her head and gave him a kiss.

After showing the cute little tyke around to everyone, she steadied him on his feet and helped him over to where Elyse and all the other children were playing. With their offspring all safely corralled in the sun-porch, there was a general exodus of parents and friends towards the dining table.

While Rhys grilled up the final few steaks and dogs, Luigi slid behind the bar to mix up drinks. "Man, am I glad to be done with the infant stage!“

 "Lucky you" Rhys replied "it's going to be awhile for me yet. I wouldn't trade my babies for anything but two at once is A LOT. You up for coming over later this week for a playdate now that yours and mine are able to talk to each other a bit?"

"Sure" Luigi shrugged "I'm happy to hang as long as you don’t expect me to change any stinky infant diapers! Sorry man, those are all yours. Now, let’s get this food over to the table, the natives are getting restless!”

View The Full Story of My Not So Berry Challenge Here

[booksrbetterthanpeople]

Hi hi! I made some Ocs to ship With the Austins! (A, Q and B, Boulet being a platonic ship)

Their desings!

Camile:

• Omnisexual (More towards man and Nb) She/her

• French and Mexican

•Works at a café owned by her parents (Cozy café)

• Has a Doberman named peanut Chichi!

• Big sister!

• Has a mostly calm and friendly personality, but can be loud if the subject is about sports, like soccer

•Ballet queen✨🩰

• Has insecurities of her body because of past situations (cof cof- bad ex cof-cof)

• Has a soft, cozy style of clothes

•Determined and brave with the things she wants to do ୧⁠(⁠＾⁠ ⁠〰⁠ ⁠＾⁠)⁠୨

• Good hugger and head patter (confirmed by Austin A)

• Her favorite food is pumpkin pie!

• Will totally pinch your cheeks playfully

Sophia:

•Demigirl she/they

• Russian and French

• Has a Guine Pig called Soup

• Plays the clarinet🎵🎶

• Has a swiss Gyaru BFF! Lily!

• Make up! ✨

• Goth girl but her room is filled with pink/ black, squishmellows and Kuromi from onegai my melody things

• She *will* talk back to you, she ain't afraid of confrontation

• Sarcastic humor and bratty personality (Not a bratty Chloe personality tho, they aren't that kind of mean;-;)

•Young sister of Biker older brother, a good relathionship with him! (Dmitri)

•Actually a sweet person, just likes to annoy the shit out of people

• Insecure of her body, she doesnt think that is pretty \:(

• Favorite food is Shchi! (Cabbage soup, kinda)

Erica:

• Aceflux she/her

• Greek and French

• Has a Cockatoo named Presly

•Makes part of a group called "The Disasters", the cool kids of her school, her nickname is Earthquake!

• Makes part of the school Voleyball team!

• Pokemon *nerd*, Sylveon fan, has merch, plushies, and etc of it

• Toned for going to the gym 4 times a week

• Really carefull with diet due to Diabetes

• She may look spooky for her higth and harsh face, but she'll get as red as a tomato if you say her hair is nice

• Besties with Boulet, totally go shiny haunting with him

• Should be protected, she doesnt have the courage to ask to take out the pickles from her burger

• *DO NOT* comment on her mom, she unfortunaly passed away when she was a toddler

• Favorite food is Grilled fish with lemon (yummy)

THEMMMMM!!!

[willowisapillow]

🍭🍬 Candy Collecting 🍬 🍭

🎃 Hope you guys had a great Halloween! 🎃

How did your Halloween go? For me, it was honestly a whole lotta fun. Yeah, it did get kinda boring after a while once 9 o’clock rolled around, because a lot of people either went home or to a different part of my neighborhood.

I had a blast, though, I was the one passing out candy, and if you didn’t see my previous post on here, I dressed up as Tiffany AKA, the Bride of Chucky, and I had my talking Chucky doll on my lap while I was passing out candy. A lot of people really loved my Chucky doll and costume, I even met someone who was also dressed up as Chucky, and we both just started fangirling 😭

Though there were some little kids who were absolutely terrified of my Chucky doll that they didn’t even want to get the candy, so I just passed it off to their parents instead, so they could give it to their kids. Honestly, I don’t blame those kids at all whatsoever, if I was their age, I would have been scared too 💀

Speaking of costumes, I saw a lot of really cool horror costumes, I saw some Wednesdays, Moritias, Chuckys, Jasons, and a lot of Freddy Kruegers and Michael Myers. Though funnily enough, I didn’t see any Ghostfaces or Megans. I also saw a lot of cool non-horror costumes, I saw some Disney Princesses, Marios, and Sonics, and I even saw a few dressed people dressed up as Glamrock Freddy, Huggy Wuggy, Patrick, and motherfreaking Barney, so uh yeah that was a thing lol

And there was this one family that was all dressed up as Demon Slayer characters, and it was pretty wholesome 💕

As for my art, this is a follow-up of my silly little AU that I posted a while ago, and if you haven’t seen it, here’s the TL;DR version of it; it’s an AU that takes place in the very first Child’s Play movie, Chucky is not a serial killer (but he’s still a major douchebag), and still lives with the Barclays (Andy and his mom, Karen).

This picture was also made as a (belated) birthday gift to one of my closest online friends, RobTheAlien on Amino, Deviantart, and Twitter. I made her a Chucky-related gift for her last year, so why not make another one for her, we both really love the series <3

For the context of the art, Halloween started rolling around, and both Andy and Chucky were super hyped to dress up and get some candy, mostly Chucky because he had a little plan up his sleeve. Basically, since Chucky is well, y’know… a doll, he looked to be around the average height of a toddler.

So, his plan was that while they were trick-or-treating, he could get Andy to tell the neighbors that he was bringing along his, “baby brother, Tommy”, and that it was his first time going trick-or-treating. The neighbors would give the both of them candy, thinking that Chucky was his, “brother”, and thus, they would get double the candy (and double the diabetes as well 😋).

At first, Andy was against the idea, since it didn’t feel right to trick the neighbors in a selfish way to get some sweets, but Chucky managed to convince him that they could have the biggest candy collection in the entire neighborhood, with all of the candy a kid his age could ever want and eventually gave in to the idea. He also decided to dress Chucky up as a ghost to make the whole thing look more convincing.

Oh Chuck, such a good role model and influence on little Andy/j

At first, I wanted to draw Andy alongside Chucky but didn’t feel like it because A. I wanted to make the art less time-consuming, and B. I ain’t very good at drawing little kid characters. But I will say that he did dress up as a vampire, complete with fake fangs and everything, and maybe I might make fanart with the both of them together in their costumes in the future.

As for the art itself, I really loved how it turned out. I was farting around with the filters on IbisPaint X, and I eventually chose the exclusion filter, and I felt like it was perfect for this art, ‘cause I wanted to go for an indie kidcore-type vibe for it. And as for the candies I chose for the picture, I basically just googled, “What types of candy were popular in the 80s?”, and I eventually went with the three candies you’re currently seeing in the picture.

Honestly, the only candy I really like out of the three are Skittles, I don’t think I’ve ever tried a Charleston Chew or Baby Ruth before. But what’s your guys' favorite candy? 👀

🍭 🍬 👻

[itstokkii]

we know casia is tea and kumis pilled but what are some of their other favorite drinks!!!! 🧃🧃🧃

if not tea not kumis then it's soda. soda is in like most people's veins atp. when you go over to someone's house there's always liter bottles of coke pepsi fanta and sprite. and uzbek kids regularly go to their neighbors/friends' houses weekly. not to mention the many weddings especially living in the rural/countryside areas. so kids are chugging coke very very frequently. when i was younger i briefly remember i was at somebody's house and they had pineapple flavored fanta. my mom would always go "oh no they can't have that, sorry" to the hosts whenever they wanted to pour us some. the hosts kept insisting though. at the time i was 3 years old.

uzbeks drink soda like it's not a carbonated beverage but like it's juice or something because. tell me why I saw grandmas pouring their toddler grandchildren soda. heck they have something called "magic city" in tashkent which is kind of like...a theme park??(idk im not a tashkent dweller im regional) and there's always some pepsi iconography bc the guy that created it is in charge of the Uzbek branch of pepsi or something

I think people are recently learning that that much soda isn't good for kids given the spike in diabetes and other health conditions in children and teenagers that uzbekistan's seeing now, and that grandmas, as cute as their squirt of a grandchild is, simply cannot give a 3 year old soda

oh right and the other drinks are probably ayran(yogurt water), juice, and kompot(boiled fruits in water usually enjoyed in the summer) lol

as for coffee, central asia first received coffee around the 50s, when instant coffee was making its way to the ussr. at first only the higher ups were able to regularly drink such a thing, until it became more widespread. however coffee has yet to win over tea in central asia

[bakedbakermom]

lolololol my doctor's office just sent me an email asking me to take a survey regarding my opinion of medical chatbots. they have no idea the hell of opinions they are unleashing on themselves.

a medical chatbot will absolutely kill someone. it'll tell a bulimic teenager to take ipecac to induce vomiting and then she'll fucking die. it'll advise a diabetic to cut back on insulin and he'll lose a fucking foot. it will tell a scared mom whose toddler has a fever that the rash is just an allergy, and then the kid will die because it was fucking measles.

the absolute best possible outcome they could hope for is that it will be the equivalent of one of those unbearably frustrating phone trees. the thing that will actually happen is it will fucking kill someone.

i can think of very, very few ideas that are worse than letting ai give medical advice. it will not save time. it will not save money. it will cause death.

[pattonsfam-ily]

//ooc again but sorry can I just get like ,, a rundown on the characters + some basic plot points here ? this au seems so cool but I don't know where 2 start. also sorry for spam liking ur posts they r so silly I love them:)

don’t worry i don’t mind spam likes! anyway im not really sure how old anyone is at this point bc i took like a year+ break thinking i was done with all of it and i just can’t remember shit like that lmao they’re all like mid 20s but hey i remember the age differences & heights at least so i’ll say those ig (trigger warning for heavy topics like mental shit substance abuse unaliving/self harm & abuse) buckle in this is gonna be long af

so Logan Roman Virgil and Patton met in middle school. Lo Ro and V started dating shortly after Lo left his ab*sive ex boyfriend in high school. and Patton has always been a father figure to Virgil. when they graduated high school they all moved in together and Patton adopted Virgil despite their very small age difference (like 3 years i think). then a few years later Virgil’s older brother (by 4 years) Devin moved in with them and eventually Patton moved into his own place. Remus came back into Roman’s life at one point and stayed with them for a while but now he’s living with/dating Janus & Remy.

character descriptions:

Logan is the oldest in the LRV throuple. white. 5’10. gay/aroace spec. cis man. he/him. he went to college to become a teacher and was a substitute for a while. now he’s working at a science center and giving classes to toddlers/kids. he’s autistic and has a really rocky toxic relationship with his parents. they don’t approve of his relationship or his career choice (they wanted him to go to medical school like they did)

Roman is the second oldest. white. 5’10. bisexual. cis man. he/him. he got a drama/theater arts degree. he works at the local theater and acts in the plays they put on every now and then. he’s a recovering alcoholic with anger issues that lost his cousin/best friend to s*icide in high school. he has a great relationship with his parents. they’re really kind and completely accepting of him. he and his twin Remus have a younger sister named Reagan. i think she’s like 9 or 10 now?

Virgil is the youngest of the entire friend group/family. white. 5’4. gay/aroace spec. amab demiboy. he/they. he has some vague dysphoria/discomfort so he got mtf bottom surgery a little while ago. he tried to get a degree in art and child psychology i think?? he wanted to be an art therapist but he dropped out and now he’s a streamer/youtuber. he’s also autistic, diabetic, has ptsd, anxiety, depression, shitty immune system thats actually getting better with treatment, and he’s recovering from an ed. he has a great relationship with his mom & her gf and used to have a good one with his father but he was mostly an abusive asshole that went to prison and later killed himself bc he couldn’t handle all the guilt

Patton is older than those 3 but younger than Devin. white. 6’0. aroace spec. cis man. he/him. he was taken away from his shit parents & put into foster care at a really young age and eventually aged out of the system. he was never adopted. he got into lots of trouble throughout his life but some of what was discussed on here isn’t fully canon anymore. but anyway he got a degree for childcare management and opened his own daycare but eventually he sold it and now runs his own small crochet business.

Remus. same age as Roman obviously. white. 6’0. gay. cis man. he/him (but his pronouns might change). he didn’t go to college. he just makes tik toks showing off his oddities collections. he’s also an alcoholic & drug addict (he mostly just does hallucinogens now) with pica/eating issues and intrusive thoughts & extreme self harm tendencies so he’s been in and out of rehabs & psych wards his whole life. rocky relationship with his parents despite their support and used to have a rocky relationship with Roman but they’re mostly okay now. absolutely adores Reagan. will actually kill a man and/or die for his family.

Remy. little younger than Devin. white. 5’10 i think. gay. genderfluid. he/him. i cannot remember what degree(s) he has but doesn’t really matter now bc he’s a stripper by night barista by day lmao he probably also has an onlyfans but we haven’t talked about that lmao he’s a sort of recovering drug addict with suicidal tendencies & religious trauma. he also never takes his sunglasses off. they’re a security blanket/comfort item and they cover a scar his ex boyfriend gave him. his relationship with his family is awful. his parents abused him his whole life and his older sister holds it against him and treats him like shit now but she’s mostly been cut off.

Janus/Dee. year younger than Remy. korean/navajo. 5’7/5’8 idk. trans man. he/him. he’s taking testosterone & got top surgery but never got bottom surgery and never will. he went to college twice. first time for graphic design. second time was law school. he got a master of legal studies degree bc he doesn’t wanna be a lawyer. he just wanted to learn about the law. he’s a compulsive/chronic liar and very deceitful but mostly in a silly way. not 100% sure what his family life is like tbh but his relationship with his mom is strained in some way. but yeah his first languages are korean and diné. he learned english in high school.

now for my 2 main ocs:

Devin. oldest of everyone. white. 6’1. pan/aroace spec. cis man. he/him. he got a degree in computer science. he does a lot of different coding projects and once had a pc building business. but now he’s a streamer and in a band called DeCode with my other oc. he’s a recovering drug addict and has psychosis. he was married to Thomas but they got divorced a little while ago lol also has a great relationship with his mom/her gf and of course hates his father for the way he treated Virgil. he’s very protective of his baby (brother). he has and will fuck up anyone that hurts him.

Coda. a year older than Lo & Ro im pretty sure. black. 6’0. gay. cis man. he/him. he’s Virgil’s boyfriend outside his relationship with Lo and Ro but he’s completely monogamous. he got a degree in photography and art. he’s a tattoo artist & streamer and the other person in the band DeCode. (he met Devin Remy & Janus in college so thats how he met Virge). his birth parents kicked him out when he was 13 for being gay and was later adopted by two moms. he now has 3 siblings. two younger twins named Cole & Nevaeh and an older brother named Mason.

other random plot points i remember: Remy’s attempted suicide, Remy got Janus pregnant so he had an abortion around the time Remus joined the relationship, Coda got shot during an armed robbery at his tattoo shop, both Patton & Coda got back in contact with their birth parents for a short while, Virgil’s been abused both by a p•do and an ex boyfriend he had like 3 years ago.

other background ocs you’ll probably learn more about as they’re mentioned: Dante, Maeve (Devin’s girlfriend she/they), Jimmy & Noah (Coda’s best friends/coworkers), Ryan, Ximena, Aaliyah, Morgan (ngl tho he’s never been brought up again since the first time), and all the parents (pretty sure thats everyone?)

yeah thats a lot lmao lemme know if you need anything explained further/clarified or have any other questions!!

[fairykukla]

Apparently I used to beg my mom to let me play with her bridal veil. I was like, 18-24 months old at the time. She has pictures. They're really cute.

Other than that, not really, except for in 3rd grade I put together my own Halloween costume; a Bride. I had a very pretty (but not in fashion) eyelet lace dress that was handed down, and my veil from my First Communion.

The important detail for that Halloween was that my brother was born in September of that year. Mom had (undiagnosed) gestational diabetes, a rough delivery (two days of constant back labor, followed by fetal distress and a crash section) plus post partum depression. And an infant. Mom was kinda checked-out. So I figured out how to make a socially acceptable costume for myself that didn't require anything from my mom. (Her veil was long since destroyed. Which happens when you let a toddler play in it, I suppose.)

I literally never did anything else to "play bride" as a kid. Not even with my dolls. As an adult, I did wear my mom's wedding gown to be The Bride Of Frankenstein with my fiancee as The Monster. We didn't actually get married.

I did get married, much later. I did not wear a veil. I guess I got it all out of my system before I turned 3.

“You never pretended to be a bride when you were a little girl?” No???? Like literally never?

[themissingloch]

Take Two

!!Trigger Warning!!

Minor mentions of: Blood, Cheating

My Aunts and My Mom's cousins convinced my Mom to start going with them to parties to try and get her on her feet again, at least distract her. Within a year, my Mom was pregnant. My Great Grandpa's would talk about her, calling her a "Fertile Myrtle" and that she needed to keep her legs closed. Whatever that meant to a four year old.

My Mom had a taste for 'Fix 'em' men it seemed, the soft emotional guys with problems to solve. I called it up to she had a lot of love she needed to give and she only felt secure if she was caring for someone. This guy was nice, but immature; he had a lot of self destructive tendency because he had been on Death's doorstep since he was two because he had Type 1 diabetes.

He was immature enough to play pranks on his new girlfriend's five year old daughter. Once, he told me we had no milk for me Kix and I would have to eat it with water. I didn't think anything of it since my Mom and I had been eating cans of corn and dry, crushed up Top Ramen like chips. I had eaten the cereal happily for a few spoons and the horror and guilt began to weigh on him enough that he pulled the milk out and tried to offer me a new bowl. But I was a stubborn, independent child, and he had challenged my intelligence and resilience; so to his dismay, I finished the bowl.

Still, not all was lost. We moved out of our little town to a city, to be closer to his family, my Aunt who had moved there to be with her boyfriend, my Grandpa who happened to live there too, and to get away from my Great Grandparents who were basically trying to buy my from my Mother. My Mom got a job at Macy's in the local mall and boss' were a bit more understanding to single mothers, mostly single anyways; it helped that I was cute little blonde girl with blue eyes and dimples. My Mom took me took work with her during the and I would sit in the brake room and mostly occupy myself with drawing and homework. The people that worked there called me "The Macy's Angel". Occasionally when I would get bored, I would leave the break room and run around the first floor of the department store. The employees loved seeing me so much that it agreed between the staff that I was always monitored; I was a good kid, I didn't really get into trouble and was very polite. That department store became the world, and a fantastical one to adventure it was.

There was one time my Mother's boyfriend had to take me to get some shots done all alone. My Mother had to warn him that I did NOT like shots. As a toddler, I was gain the strength of a grown man and it took at least four nurses to hold me down to stick a needle into me. Needless to say, he wasn't too jazzed about the experience.

He took me in, I was polite as usual, smiling and charming everyone. And then the nurse said the dreaded phrase, "Alright, I'll be right back so we can get those shots down." And suddenly I was behind enemy lines and suspicious of all the knew friends I had just made, eyeing everyone like a jaded 1920s cop.

The nurse came back with, not a shot, but pink little rectangle that I would later understand to be worse; a lancet. At first I was appeased, but I wanted to know what it did. The nurse started to demonstrate, "We just take it and put on your finger, and then we click this little button," She clicked the little button and, Shooch!, for the briefest moment I saw the gleaming edge of a blade, "And we get a little drop of blood. It's not so bad."

I looked at her like she was crazy; this woman was going to cut my finger off.

Seeing the trepidation in my little face, my Mom's boyfriend stepped in, "It's not so bad, watch." Having done this countless times to test his blood sugar, he held out his finger to the nurse who looked at him like he was crazy but she obliged. Lo and behold, a little droplet of blood bloomed from the tip of his finger and that was it, no fingers lost.

I was still hesitant, but while the nurse went to go fetch a sterile lancet, my Mom's boyfriend convinced me that it would be okay if sat on his lap. So I did, and when the nurse came back and I held out my finger obediently for the nurse, I found out he was lying.

The little blade went into the tip of my lips finger and suddenly the tip of my finger felt hard and hot, and I could feel my pulse in it. And I started to cry.

My Mom's boyfriend reacted immediately, using tricks he learned from his own mother; he help me close, placing my ear to his heart so I could hear it's soothing beat, and he started to rock just a little. I was full of sniffles but I was calm.

After the torture of the lancet, the shots were nothing and we were in and out.

When my Mom's boyfriend dropped me off at Macy's with her and she asked how I did, he just shrugged and said, "She was fine."

She looked at him like he was a magician.

Then we went up to the went to the upstairs portion of the mall and got smoothies from a Surfer themed smoothie shack; Strawberry Banana, always Strawberry Banana.

But these good times didn't last, we went back to our little town so my Mom could be closer to her family when she gave birth. And while we were away, my Mom's boyfriend's self destructive habits kicked in and he became terrified of the commitment of a child. He cheated on my Mother while we were away, and continued to for three months after we returned until my Aunt caught him.

[strikethematch18]

Yall. I am straight up not having a good time. For all different yet related reasons, and I just wanna go back to sleep, but seriously, I wish I had a lock on my door.

So my grandma had knee replacement surgery yesterday. Which is its own thing, not too concerned there other than she's supposed to go home today but will need 3 physical therapy sessions first.

And im telling you, she HAS to do them.

Because my grandpa (poppop) stayed with us overnight. And he has dementia and I know this poor man is so confused and very reminiscent of a toddler.

Give me the moodiest of high school teens and I'm set. Littles in specials with no concept of personal space. But this? I'm out of my depth. I handled him on my own yesterday for 6 hours. Because my grandma insisted we have him since about 8am yesterday and that was not the intended plan. I could not proof the house ahead of time. Did I mention he's also diabetic and constantly eating? Again, I know it's the dementia. But i am the least confrontational person on the planet 98% of the time.

Anyways. I caught him looking at the kitchen knifes in the block last night. Which my mom had me move out of sight, into high cabinets. So that started my paranoia.

My bedroom is right beside the bathroom. Which had me a bit concerned he would possibly get them confused. Reasonably so because he did walk in my room looking for the bathroom. I had my door closed in hopes it would help and keep him from wandering in. I stuck a mini binder behind the door so if it was opened, it'd fall and make a noise to wake me up. Good news, it worked! Bad news: I haven't been able to go back to sleep since. And that was close to three hours ago.

Literally two days ago I went and got my flu shot and covid booster (same time, decided to majorly suffer once because i procrastinated). I think i spent so much time in flight or fight mode the shitiness hadn't kicked in yet. Oh it hit a few hours after my mom got home from the hospital. Really hit in the night. I have a heated mattress pad. Best. Thing. Ever. Except when your fever breaks and you're drenched in sweat and finally burning to death. Which I was, when he came in. Anyways 3 hours later, my fan is on speed like 8/12 directly on me. And no blankets right now. And up until around then, I was pretty dead.

Now do you see why I want a lock on my door? And I'd seldom use it. But certain instances makes me miss having one. And I've only had one when I was at college.

So if we have to do this again, I'm learning how to change my door knob. Partly to keep me from worrying, and to literally reduce the chance for confusion.

[block8d]

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[annessablackmun]

Importance of Regular Foot Checkups by Dr. Annessa Blackmun When and Why Moms Should See a Podiatrist

Annessa Blackmun

Importance of Regular Foot Checkups by Dr. Annessa Blackmun: When and Why Moms Should See a Podiatrist

As moms juggle the demands of parenthood, they often prioritize the health and well-being of their children over their own. However, it's crucial for moms to take care of themselves, including paying attention to their foot health. Our feet bear the weight of our bodies and undergo significant wear and tear, especially for moms who are constantly on the move. In this blog, we'll explore the importance of regular foot checkups for moms, discussing when and why they should consider seeing a podiatrist to maintain optimal foot health.

Understanding the Impact of Motherhood on Foot Health

Motherhood brings a multitude of responsibilities, from chasing after toddlers to running errands and attending school functions. As moms navigate these daily activities, they may experience foot-related issues such as pain, swelling, and discomfort. Prolonged periods of standing or wearing unsupportive footwear can exacerbate these problems, leading to long-term foot issues if left untreated. Additionally, hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause ligaments in the feet to relax, leading to changes in foot structure and potential issues such as flat feet or plantar fasciitis.

To mitigate the impact of motherhood on foot health, moms should be proactive in monitoring any changes or discomfort in their feet and seek professional guidance when necessary. Regular foot checkups with a podiatrist like Dr. Annessa Blackmun can help identify and address potential issues before they escalate, allowing moms to stay active and pain-free.

Signs That Moms Should See a Podiatrist

There are several signs and symptoms that indicate moms may benefit from seeing a podiatrist for a foot checkup. These include:

● Persistent foot pain or discomfort, especially during or after activities.

● Swelling, redness, or tenderness in the feet or ankles.

● Changes in foot appearance, such as bunions, corns, or calluses.

● Difficulty walking or performing daily activities due to foot issues.

● Chronic conditions such as diabetes or arthritis that can affect foot health.

If moms experience any of these symptoms, it's essential to seek prompt evaluation and treatment from a qualified podiatrist like Dr. Annessa Blackmun to prevent further complications and maintain overall foot health.

Preventive Measures for Maintaining Foot Health

In addition to seeking professional care when needed, moms can take proactive measures to maintain optimal foot health and prevent future problems. These include:

● Choosing supportive and properly fitting footwear that provides adequate cushioning and arch support.

● Practicing good foot hygiene, including washing and drying feet thoroughly, especially between the toes, to prevent fungal infections.

● Engaging in regular foot exercises and stretching to improve flexibility and strength, such as toe curls, ankle circles, and calf stretches.

● Avoiding prolonged periods of standing or sitting and incorporating breaks and foot elevation to reduce swelling and fatigue.

By incorporating these preventive measures into their daily routine, moms can support their foot health and reduce the risk of developing foot-related issues in the future.

Benefits of Regular Foot Checkups

Regular foot checkups with a podiatrist like Dr. Annessa Blackmun offer numerous benefits for moms, including:

● Early detection and treatment of foot problems, preventing them from progressing into more serious conditions.

● Customized treatment plans tailored to individual needs, addressing specific concerns and optimizing foot health.

● Education and guidance on proper foot care practices and preventive measures to maintain long-term foot health.

● Improved overall comfort and mobility, allowing moms to stay active and engaged in their daily activities with minimal foot-related discomfort.

By prioritizing regular foot checkups as part of their overall healthcare routine, moms can ensure that their feet remain healthy and functional, enabling them to continue caring for their families with confidence and vitality.

When to Schedule a Foot Checkup

It's essential for moms to be proactive in scheduling foot checkups with a podiatrist like Dr. Annessa Blackmun, especially if they experience any signs or symptoms of foot problems. Additionally, certain life events or milestones may warrant a foot checkup, such as:

● Pregnancy or postpartum recovery, when hormonal changes and increased weight may affect foot health.

● Starting a new exercise regimen or participating in high-impact activities that may strain the feet.

● Aging or experiencing changes in foot structure and function that may require specialized care.

By being proactive in scheduling regular foot checkups and addressing any concerns promptly, moms can stay ahead of potential foot issues and maintain optimal foot health throughout their lives.

Prioritizing regular foot checkups is paramount for moms to ensure their overall well-being and maintain optimal foot health. By acknowledging the impact of motherhood on foot health and recognizing the signs that necessitate a visit to a podiatrist such as Dr. Annessa Blackmun, moms can proactively address any foot-related issues and prevent them from escalating into more serious conditions. Moreover, implementing preventive measures and incorporating foot care practices into their daily routine empower moms to take control of their foot health and reduce the risk of developing future problems.

Regular foot checkups offer numerous benefits, including early detection and treatment of foot issues, customized treatment plans tailored to individual needs, and education on proper foot care practices. By scheduling foot checkups as part of their healthcare routine, moms can ensure that their feet remain healthy, functional, and pain-free, enabling them to continue caring for their families with confidence and vitality. Ultimately, investing in regular foot checkups is an investment in overall well-being, allowing moms to navigate the demands of motherhood with ease and grace while prioritizing their own health and happiness.