I nodded, hell-bent on not allowing something as bizarre as the tiny genetic anomaly of inverted nipples ruin bonding with my daughter through breastfeeding. At the end of the appointment, she added she’d, “make sure a lactation consultant” was present in the time after the birth. “Latching can be tricky,” she said. “One of the things not many people tell you.” I took some steps to try and fix the “problem,” including The Hoffman Technique and various suction devices to try and “train” the nipples forward....

Having been through this eight years earlier with her then 16-year-old son, Killian, Babs recognized that what we were dealing with wasn’t just a bad scan. It was a turning point in Ana’s disease — the Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor, a rare form of pediatric cancer, she’d been diagnosed with four years earlier. Medicinenet defines anticipatory grief as “the normal mourning that occurs when a patient or family is expecting a death....

That final sentence from my ex-boyfriend (let’s call him Mark) was the culmination of a nearly 5-year relationship. Our son’s headstone was still on order, and they’d place it on his grave any day now. I sat outside the doctor’s office in my car, waiting for the next medication to resolve the trauma I suffered from the recent delivery of my stillborn son. They contemplated admitting me to the hospital, but my mind wasn’t focused on my health....

We met at a coffee shop through mutual friends and exchanged clumsy hellos while our friends did the flirting. I was wearing borrowed clothes that day, so I didn’t exactly own up to the belly shirt and low-rise jeans I was wearing. I had never been comfortable around boys, so I scrambled to hide my shy midsection while he pretended not to notice. RELATED: One Love, Two Cultures: How We Made Our Long-Distance Relationship Work Just as I began to console myself with the thought that love would probably find me in college, I mustered just enough confidence to glance in his direction —and that was when he smiled....

They’ve made it clear in the past that neither of them wished to have kids and never wanted to, but the mother is having second thoughts about it. Their marriage is about to end because the wife is pregnant and might want to keep the child her husband refuses. The 40-year-old woman went to Reddit in order to get the opinions of strangers on the internet, wondering if she was simply feeling the hormones of her pregnancy or if she might actually want a baby....

I got better. I’m still big-ish, but I no longer clock in as medically obese on the BMI scale; I’m actually a BMI of 25. Guys now hit on me more, and people generally treat me better than they did when I was sick and unable to maintain a healthy weight. It’s a classic big-girl-becomes-thin story. I should be happy, right? Well, no, I’m sure as hell not happy. Though a lot of the pounds may have gone away, the attitude I’ve gained from having been fat hasn’t....

My mom stood next to me as I put on my shoes. I was seventeen and had only lived with her, my step-father, and my two-year-old brother for a few months, and I didn’t feel like I belonged. They had their family … and then there was me — the daughter my mom had at nineteen while married to my dad. I don’t remember my response, but her words wedged into my heart and brain and still sit there nearly thirty years later....

The line, delivered by my mother-in-law, didn’t just hang in the air. It became the air. It consumed it. Thick and suffocating. Tears in my eyes already made it difficult to drive. Her line fogged out the rest of my vision. I didn’t know what I wanted to hear when I picked up the phone. I didn’t know what I needed to say in return. So I continued to drive....

I consider myself a “tough cookie”, a strong woman, driven, capable and prepared for anything and everything that comes my way — but boy was I wrong! Not only did this event shake me to my core, but I realized that when it comes to my children, I may be a huge marshmallow. I had been preparing myself mentally for his departure for quite some time, or so I thought I had, but when the day finally hit, I was so anxious and sad, I could hardly sit still....

What does Wednesday’s one card tarot reading bring for your zodiac sign? Read on. RELATED: One Card Tarot Reading For The Week Of February 7 - 13, 2022 Learn what your zodiac sign’s daily tarot card reading has in store for you on Wednesday, February 09, 2022. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Tarot card: The Star, reversed Hope may be lost in this situation, but that does not mean all is lost in your life....

The anonymous parent shared their story on the subreddit thread, “r/AmItheA–hole” (AITA), seeking the opinion of other users regarding the situation. Users had the choice to give them a “You’re the A–hole” (YTA) rating if they believed that they were wrong or a “You’re Not the A-hole” (YNTA) rating if they thought they were not. The parents want to lock their bedroom door at night to keep their child from coming in....

Peacocks also have many symbolic associations across different religions around the world, and are known for being confident and graceful. Peacock Symbolism & Spiritual Meanings Of Peacocks The peacock teaches the lesson that you must learn from your past, and sees obstacles as an opportunity to create a brighter future. If we all show our true colors we can achieve anything. Peacocks are confident but never arrogant, and are symbols of respect, rejuvenation, honor, integrity, royalty, passion, beauty, protection, and holiness....

But I was wrong. To my dismay, I was basically told it was my fault, that my anxiety was my fault. It is my fault that I am a full-time student who is working hard to achieve an 80+ average so that I can be accepted into my desired master’s program. A student who pours her heart and soul into her work so that she can succeed in her desired dreams and goals....

Rich Roll, an athlete and podcaster, who lives in the Malibu Canyon neighborhood near Los Angeles has been sleeping in a tent outside of his nice home for almost two years now — and says that his marriage with his wife, Julie Piatt, is as strong as ever. How does sleeping in a tent outside make Rich Roll and Julie Piatt’s marriage stronger? 55-year-old Roll has been married to Piatt for 20 years, but has spent the last two years sleeping outside in a tent after having an epiphany one night while he was hanging out with his kids....

Across the internet, those who watched the special are sharing mixed reactions with many tired of the same old jokes that just aren’t funny. Gervais seems to have hopped into the culture war alongside Dave Chappelle by offending the LGBT+ community, as is becoming the standard for comedians trying to stay relevant. Ricky Gervais and Dave Chapelle are continuing a tired trend of transphobic jokes. All over Twitter, the 60-year-old comedian is being attacked by LGBT+ community members and allies alike who were offended over the jokes that were made in his new Netflix special....

Has everything you’ve ever wanted in your life ever appeared at the one moment you don’t want it? What are the chances of you meeting your “perfect” match and at least one of you isn’t in the right place, emotionally or physically. We’re all living on borrowed time, and there’s never been so much pressure to find the “one.” Every day, hundreds of us fall victim to a classic case of bad timing, and contrary to popular belief, boys, it’s not always an excuse....

This causes differences between two people with the same zodiac sign born in different months. RELATED: What Is An Astrology Zodiac Sign Natal Chart & Where To Get Yours For Free These subtle disparities also depend on decans. Decans divide the zodiac signs into three parts, each representing a sign in the same element. If you look at your natal chart, you’ll see that the Sun (and other personal planets) each have a degree right above them....

When the footage emerged, trolls harassed the American Idol veteran relentlessly about his appearance. Many likened him to a wax figure at Madame Tussaud’s Museum. It seems the public has not yet learned their lesson about speaking negatively about celebrities’ appearances. Black Panther star, Chadwick Boseman, faced criticism about his appearance before succumbing to colon cancer in 2020. But for those who are genuinely concerned about Cowell’s well-being following the viral video, A YouTuber by the name of Lorry Hill shared her thoughts on what led to Simon’s new look....

The sign and location of the house your South Node occupies provides insight into those areas of life that come naturally to you. When presented with issues or topics relating to that particular house, it is easy for you to find answers, face challenges fearlessly and solve things with some ease compared to the North Node because we have an innate mastery. The South Node also shows your karmic past life connections....

You like a guy. He seems to like you, too. You hang out, sparks are flying off the wall and you’re pretty certain you’re going to get married. Guy picks up on that with his anti-love radar, changes name and flees the country. You’re left alone, sincerely hoping he’s gay so you don’t have to face the awful fact that he just doesn’t like you. Okay, maybe that’s a slight exaggeration, but there are times in the dating game where feels like the moment you let your guard down is the exact moment they stop calling....