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[ALK @akuipers]

Ok we have 4 years— assuming democracy holds that long. A big assumption— let’s get started

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I really thought we did everything that we could. How is this possible. I’m actually throwing up. 😭😭😭

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@toddowyoung @pghsciencenerd Lolol and today is my 40th birthday 👵🏼😭😫

[Dan Pfeiffer @danpfeiffer]

JD Vance's advantage in a debate standing is that he stands for nothing, is willing to say whatever helps him gain power, and lies effortlessly

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Wordle 1,173 1/6

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I’ve been playing since it started and this was my first #1 guess! (I’ve been using this same word for the vast majority of that time.) 🎉🎉

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@pghsciencenerd Oh no! I had one that was embedded and trying to get through but got it out before needing surgery. They’re definitely not as benign as they’re portrayed to be! Heal quickly and eat snacks when you can!

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People really going nuts this year with the fireworks, eh? 🎆🎇

#pleaseletmykidsstayasleep 😩

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Any little known way to find a reliable car at a low price these days? 😩

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Sunday scaries after 12 weeks of maternity leave = 😰😰😰😰😰😰😭

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Last day of maternity leave 😰😭

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You never realize how shite you are at parenting until you are unexpectedly lone wolfing it 😰😭

(Hubby in hospital; send good vibes!)

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Nothing says ‘we just got double vacc’d (and have a newborn)’ like the whole family going to bed at 8🥱🤒

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@MollyFaraday Oh shit. I have that scheduled for tomorrow 😳😭

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When you have the house to yourself and the newborn is napping, so you grab a coffee and settle into a comfy chair to do some damage on your book…

… only to realize you left the book in the baby’s room from and overnight wake 😭😭😭

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How to lose 35lbs in 2 weeks:

Birth a baby 😅

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Turned off email notification alerts and badges. Let the maternity leave begin! 👨‍👩‍👦➡️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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Officially baby week! We’ll be a family of 4 some time within the next 4 weeks. I’m really anxious about it 😅Any tips for the transition to 2 are welcome!!

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@PrideOfDetroit So bummed that it was only regionally available! Lions fans are everywhere!

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Lol what a mess. Feels appropriate for the play though. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #WorldCup 🇺🇸

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Officially in the ‘bump can function as shelf or 3rd hand’ portion of the pregnancy* 🎉

*aka the only positive body side effect of the third trimester 😩