sophyturtle

Epstein helped get out a conspiracy theory regarding Libs being baby eating child rapists, while running a ring of capitalists doing so, so when it finally came it out it would seem like more conspiracy theories.
I have to not look hard into it because of the horror. Still, don't ignore it.

"America: the escape room of countries."
-atsukocomedy

Y'all, MSPCA just showed me an add for 8wk old pit bull puppies. Not far.
Cause I def don't need a new born and a terrier puppy at the same time.

Hanging with Mom yesterday I was talking about the kids and she made it a point to check in with me. Sure the kids are okay but what did I eat today?
When leaving she asked my name and seemed pleased to say "I know you".
Forgets who I am, cares anyway.
I am lucky.

January was a warning of where Trump will go next The administration's authoritarian project is accelerating.

Last month, the Trump administration revealed exactly the future it is building.

One in which the laws are ignored, American life is cheap, and elections are hijacked by FBI raids.

It’s 2026. There is a measles outbreak in the prison for babies

What if they are killing a couple of us loudly with guns to distract from the 50,000+ who will now die because they don't have health care?

Have you heard of the horrors,? Have you heard about 5 Calls, an app that lets you easily contact your representatives?
Interesting times indeed.

#AbolishICE

I just saw the latest video of ICE killing someone. Holy fuck. I had gotten used to the group of masked men beating someone on the ground, but then fucking shot him.
I was not desensitized enough for that.
Holy fuck.

Clients of a Trump-connected lobbying firm keep landing no-bid ICE contracts Ballard Partners is helping companies cash in on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Clients of a Trump-connected lobbying firm keep landing no-bid ICE contracts

Tall bare oak tree covered in snow, blue sky and shorter trees in the background.

100% insane. People are dying and I am potty training and doing laundry. Young me thought I would be in the streets, but the useful streets are far away and I need to be back in time for preschool pickup. Local action feels like screaming into the void (but I do it anyway).

Not to brag, but the dental hygienists just said "good job" for how well I followed directions during my x-rays.
Ok, maybe to brag. #winningatdentistry

It gives me big feels, being given my mother's jewelry (because she will never again) while she is alive. The body is still here but it feels like it is just haunted by her ghost. Not all are bad.

Experience so far regarding Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's: failing grade. do not want to repeat.

Baby logic: best post bath activities include peeing on dad and then blowing out your diaper.
Child free peeps don't know what they are missing.

Post Partum Milestone: finished the 45 days of anticoagulant injections.
Who has 2 thumbs and does not have to deal with a needle? This guy. 😎
#LittleVictories

Short rainbow tree lit up with colorful lights at the bottom of a staircase (next to a stroller complete with newborn in it)

Sometimes I am the man in my relationship.
(My stocking had things in it, but my fiance's did not. Luckily he does not seem to be too bothered about it. I will do better next year.)
Happy Solstice 🎄

Also, yes, if this next week goes well, the 3-year-old will no longer be in diapers.

There's something very satisfying about having both kids in the same cloth diapers. Set to different sizes obviously, but my newborn and my 3-year-old are both putting to use gifts from 3 years ago and that feels a lot better than going out and buying a new package of disposables.

My psychopharmacologist just checked with AI about one of my medications during my telehealth appt just now.
I am definitely living in *a* future. Not sure how I feel about it.

Normally I appreciate his candor, but this time it is def. leading to me double checking with some research literature.

Your spotify wrapped should be you putting a wrap on your account.

“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to

Another turtle died right before my first kid was born, then another the next year. I only have one left now. He has been with me since 2006ish. Hopefully he will be around a few more years.

While I was in the hospital my turtle Fritzie died. I had her since my first year of college (2001). As the numbness from my birth trauma wears off I have more feels about this.
She was a good turtle, and my favorite. 🐢

After my upgrade I keep the dumb one in the closet. In case of power lost it will do just fine (batteries) and my old furnace works without electricity too. The Nest gets upset without wifi.

Sometimes it is the little things: like a partner who will go to CVS and physically stand there in front of them so your script for pain meds are filled faster. (From 2 hr estimated wait to 10 mins)
(I say little but it feels big)
💖💊

I need to get a copy of the picture of my uterus all exposed from the nurse. It really is impressive.
I hope she is in this week.

Oh yes, I made a people.
Kirin, 5.5 lbs on 11/5. Doing well in the NICU.
I also spent 7 hrs in surgery, impressed the head MFM dr with the most severe placenta precreta he had ever seen, and lost 3.7 liters of blood.
I am exhausted, but bebe is amazing and I get to be a learning aide so that's cool.

One of my favorite TV fight moves is opening with the headbutt.
Gotta learn how to do that properly.

Newborn in spooky swaddle sleeping next to short haired tuxedo cat (also sleeping)

Such a tiny baby. Such a good cat. (3 years goes by so fast)