Sunday, May 11, 2014
On another super happy Mother's Day note...
On another super happy Mother's Day note I went and visited my Chupie-Dupie at Sherri's house. OH MY. She is doing fabulous, AND, she has a hilarious little brother puppy, COMPLETE WITH PUPPY BREATH, to play with. He is SO TEENSY, yet he acts as though he weighs a hundred pounds. 😂😂😂 Chu was was excited to see us and then she settled and was so cuddly and happy and comfortable. I absolutely know that she is right where she belongs and it's a wonderful feeling. Best ending to a Mother's Day ever. ❤❤❤
Happy Mother's Day to me!
Happy Mother's Day to me!
This is the first time I've ever lived with a snake. Meet Bruce (formerly Val). He was given to Laurel because his human was being deployed, but her cats were bugging him so here he is. 🙂 He will share my bedroom with me so we can both sleep cat-free. 🙂
I hear that he's 8 years old. He's a ball python. Seems sweet so far. We've handled him a few times without incident. He seems very curious and wants to explore, but I need to move some stuff in my room and get to know him a little better before I let him loose.
I hear that he eats a thawed mouse on Tuesdays. I did some reading and he doesn't seem like a hard little pal to care for.
To my snakey friends: If you have any advice for a first-time snake haver, please leave it here. He came with a tank, a mug for water, a plate to eat from, bedding, a heating pad, and an igloo.
I am not sure about handling other than that I shouldn't touch his head. I just pick him up slowly and gently and that seems ok.
Anyway, we are all excited to have him. Shadow wasn't too happy when he heard the news, but he's warming up fast. Of course Shaun said the obligatory "You don't need anymore pets" but he then told me that he'd always wanted a snake. I haven't told my mom because I imagine it would do the opposite of making her Mother's Day, but maybe I'll let her know. Or maybe I'll just throw a towel over his tank when she visits. 😉
Saturday, May 10, 2014
I've tried my Omniflex Wide Seal a few times now.
I know it's been a while so you all probably forgot that I was going to review my other diaphragm. But I didn't forget! So there's your fair warning! 😂 Read at your own risk.
I gotta say... I'm not a huge fan of my Omniflex. 😞 Just wearing it around (to get used to it or for the 6 hours after getting laid) - yeah - that's fine. But introduce a penis into the equation and that's just like, weird.
The thing is it's silicone and sometimes there's a wrinkle in it when it's inserted. I read that that is normal and can be caused by a full bladder or bowel, or changes during menstruation, or just - you know, whatever. It's not super unusual and it's not unsafe to use as long as the diaphragm is open and covering your cervix.
But when there's a wrinkle in there and a penis pushing that wrinkle it kind of pops the wrinkle inverted, which then pops back out because of the pressure. It's not painful, but it's distracting as hell. 😒😂
The thing is - the diaphragm rules are this: You put in the diaphragm, you put in the penis, you remove the penis, you do NOT remove the diaphragm for 6 hours - NO MATTER WHAT. I guess that's to account for any stray little swimmers that might be floating around in there. So there was no trying it out with the Omniflex and then switching to the Caya. We just powered through it. It would have been a waste of good spermicide to switch, anyway. 😂
So we both could feel this diaphragm and it was weird and I think I'm just gonna save the Omniflex as my back-up since it lasts forever anyway and it's harder to get out than the Caya. On a sort-of related note: I'm wearing the Omniflex right now because yep - I got lucky this morning. AND I'm on my period! So the Omniflex is doing double-duty as a menstrual cup.
More on that: I started my period Thursday so that was really exciting. I had felt a little back-achey, but not like normal PMS back-ache pain. So I really wasn't expecting it, but thank goodness I had some pads with me. Since I had kind of missed it and wanted to make sure this was a normal period (because it's been 6 years - what?!) I've been wearing pads for the last few days, but my butt was starting to feel like it needed a breather so wearing my diaphragm for part of this day is a welcome respite. Keeps blood in, sperm out. What's not to love?
Anyway, I guess I'm still holding firm that the Caya Diaphragm is awesome. There is another one (just plain round, but a different make / brand) that I can order from the UK and I might when I get up some extra money just to try it out. If I do I'll let you know how that goes. 😁 Otherwise I think this about wraps up the posts I can do on diaphragms right now. If anyone has questions feel free to ask me anytime. I am pretty much an open book.
I gotta say... I'm not a huge fan of my Omniflex. 😞 Just wearing it around (to get used to it or for the 6 hours after getting laid) - yeah - that's fine. But introduce a penis into the equation and that's just like, weird.
The thing is it's silicone and sometimes there's a wrinkle in it when it's inserted. I read that that is normal and can be caused by a full bladder or bowel, or changes during menstruation, or just - you know, whatever. It's not super unusual and it's not unsafe to use as long as the diaphragm is open and covering your cervix.
But when there's a wrinkle in there and a penis pushing that wrinkle it kind of pops the wrinkle inverted, which then pops back out because of the pressure. It's not painful, but it's distracting as hell. 😒😂
The thing is - the diaphragm rules are this: You put in the diaphragm, you put in the penis, you remove the penis, you do NOT remove the diaphragm for 6 hours - NO MATTER WHAT. I guess that's to account for any stray little swimmers that might be floating around in there. So there was no trying it out with the Omniflex and then switching to the Caya. We just powered through it. It would have been a waste of good spermicide to switch, anyway. 😂
So we both could feel this diaphragm and it was weird and I think I'm just gonna save the Omniflex as my back-up since it lasts forever anyway and it's harder to get out than the Caya. On a sort-of related note: I'm wearing the Omniflex right now because yep - I got lucky this morning. AND I'm on my period! So the Omniflex is doing double-duty as a menstrual cup.
More on that: I started my period Thursday so that was really exciting. I had felt a little back-achey, but not like normal PMS back-ache pain. So I really wasn't expecting it, but thank goodness I had some pads with me. Since I had kind of missed it and wanted to make sure this was a normal period (because it's been 6 years - what?!) I've been wearing pads for the last few days, but my butt was starting to feel like it needed a breather so wearing my diaphragm for part of this day is a welcome respite. Keeps blood in, sperm out. What's not to love?
Anyway, I guess I'm still holding firm that the Caya Diaphragm is awesome. There is another one (just plain round, but a different make / brand) that I can order from the UK and I might when I get up some extra money just to try it out. If I do I'll let you know how that goes. 😁 Otherwise I think this about wraps up the posts I can do on diaphragms right now. If anyone has questions feel free to ask me anytime. I am pretty much an open book.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Why did I never think of this?
1) Why did I never think of this? I love googly eyes!
and
2) I hope the roachie is ok!
Proud mama over here.
Proud mama over here. Shadow did great. I cried. I wanted to throw my camera. FROM EMOTIONS. 😃
Monday, May 5, 2014
Etsy Debut!
I am SO NOT FINISHED adding my stuff, but here is a link to my Etsy shop. I am going to continue uploading tonight until I'm done, but geez... I am so frazzled / happy / excited / tired.
Y'all let me know if you see anything that needs to be changed. I don't want to look like a doofus.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PolishAllTheThings
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