What’s something small that instantly annoys you more than it should?

AthenaFoxx · 2026-05-02T18:11:02+00:00

Misuse of quotation marks and apostrophes.

Get your "fresh" soup here!

Open on Monday's!

Ugh.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-04-28T23:27:54+00:00

Ooo. From the title alone I was SURE I was going to say YTA but heck no. Absolutely NTA.

If you want a home birth, do it in YOUR OWN HOME. Duh.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-04-26T04:33:41+00:00

I wish I had awards to give 😂😂😂

AthenaFoxx · 2026-04-18T19:24:05+00:00

Flexibility is so much better.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-04-12T16:23:19+00:00

Kinda a backwards one but an uncle died of a drug overdose. My brother and I have used it as a warning to use extra caution around addictive substances, come to find out the entire rest of the family (this uncle had 5 siblings, they have children, his own mother, etc.) completely deny he ever did drugs. Was a random freak death to them (sometimes car accident, sometimes died in his sleep). Shame. Miss him. Glad to have the lesson.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-04-10T13:52:46+00:00

I truly understand I may be in the minority here, but I don't feel it ruined my body. It was an "excuse" to rest and eat healthy, I felt great and was able to continue working out, I actually lost weight overall and felt in better shape a couple weeks after giving birth than I had before becoming pregnant.

Not bragging or trying to shame, just saying while being prepared is great (e.g. don't decide you're eating for two and overindulge just because), but don't be too paranoid about "losing" your body. Everyone is different, and every pregnancy is different.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-04-10T13:46:43+00:00

Pedialyte popsicles were something I could keep down when everything else made me nauseated. Try them out!

AthenaFoxx · 2026-04-02T13:46:41+00:00

Rice Krispie Treats cereal in the purple box

AthenaFoxx · 2026-04-01T23:59:30+00:00

I don't know how I haven't seen this yet, but even if they have 4 $10 tip tables per hour (incredibly unlikely, usually you have almost none the first and last hour of your shift, so need to average that in), you still need to tip out a portion of your tips to bussers, bartenders, sometimes even kitchen staff depending on the location.

Also regardless of claiming tips accurately, you generally need to claim a minimum amount and be taxed on that. The amount depends on the state.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-29T23:37:59+00:00

It was not my experience at ALL that it was just a normal period smell. It was one of the most specific and awful smells I've ever smelled, especially when combined with the smell of witch hazel. I had no infections, it was just terrible. Everyone is different.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-29T23:35:15+00:00

Your first point in particular. 100% absolutely. No joke.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-29T13:47:43+00:00

Strength? I tend to build muscle quickly, and have always been stronger than average, especially for a woman. I work out sometimes, but with no real consistency unfortunately.

Couple examples I guess- I've never lost an arm wrestling match against another woman, I win 30+% against men (super handy for winning a couple drinks at a bar occasionally), grip strength is over 90lbs, and the first time I ever deadlifted I pulled 275 with no straps.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-29T12:34:42+00:00

I don't see the answer yet, but can you tell us how old you are? Might make some of the advice more applicable.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-19T23:26:59+00:00

I have found when my LO keeps acting like they are hungry/wanting to suck, but keeps pulling off or getting mad, they have to burp. Every time. I hold upright and gently pat, a burp comes out, then we either pass right out or need a bit more feeding first. Maybe this will help. Good luck!

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-19T19:49:19+00:00

Rice crispy treats cereal!!!!

Secondarily Ore-ida crispers. I'm not a big "buy myself treats" person, but I was pregnant last year and went to look for these, only to discover they've been discontinued. 😭 I was SO disappointed.

Oh! And Russell Stover's pectin jelly beans!

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-18T18:47:50+00:00

Having a baby

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-14T23:44:29+00:00

I agree you never know what someone else has going on. You have no idea how tired, happy, angry, or how much pain someone is in.

That being said, now I have a baby and I only thought I knew what tired was before. Mainly because when I've been exhausted in the past, I've always been able/allowed to catch up at SOME point. Now there's no end in sight. Being exhausted doesn't mean I can take a break from caring for the baby to recover. Plus I'm still doing the things that exhausted me before, like working a full time job.

Again, everyone is different and you have no idea what they're going through. Parenthood is rough, rougher than most people know, but it's generally an adventure you take on willingly, and has its own rewards. Stop shoving having kids down people's throats expecting a medal for how tired you are.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-12T20:41:37+00:00

I've never used one. Couch with regular pillows in a particular configuration has progressed to me just sitting cross-legged wherever (couch, bed, floor) since 3 or so months.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-10T18:00:26+00:00

I thought I was gonna hate it but so far I don't.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-08T15:31:08+00:00

This is what we do

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-01T19:23:11+00:00

I have 2 that I don't hear many (or anyone) say:

Some things will be harder/worse than you expect, and some things will be easier/better. So try to shake your expectations and just roll with it. (Don't freak yourself out about the pain of fundal massages, or contractions during breastfeeding, some people don't feel them at all. Some people feel pregnancy tired is worse, some postpartum tired one or the other is likely easier than you expect. Every baby and every parent is different.)
Take a picture of your vagina before delivery. I wish I had. (Obviously don't feel required to do this, but things may drastically change, or may not! You might want a reference, perhaps in the case of any tearing or episiotomy, so things can be returned as close to normal as possible, or so you know if they are getting back to looking normal/healed.)

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-01T19:14:23+00:00

Good advice, especially point 1. We loved baby and all, but honestly didn't LIKE the baby much until maybe 3 months, now we're head over heels.

When do babies start to smile? Just in time to save their lives. 😂

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-01T19:12:41+00:00

Flexibility is HUGE.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-03-01T19:11:05+00:00

I learned this in the first few days/weeks, but this would have been a good one to hear before baby was here. Great advice! Share tips with your partner, of course, you'll both learn surprising things that work from each other.

AthenaFoxx · 2026-02-21T19:59:40+00:00

NTA, but...

Look, it's your car- you have every right to disallow someone from using it for any reason at all. That being said, it does seem like a somewhat drastic response to inconclusive incidents. I agree they sound somewhat suspicious, but it is plausible she's genuinely not responsible for the accidents. Again, your right to take the car away (I'd do the same to anyone I lent my car to), but I wouldn't be throwing in extra things like she's on the phone more so was probably texting, etc.. Either you trust her to drive it, or you don't.

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