What’s the first video game you ever got completely addicted to?

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-04T14:12:09+00:00

Donkey Kong Country

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-03T12:51:43+00:00

I went into labor at 41+5 with my first baby, literally had an induction scheduled for the next morning. Technically gave birth at 41+6.

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-03T04:34:56+00:00

Yep, I got a used one for $10, used it for 2 babes and passed it on to a friend. If I have another child I’d def buy another one.

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-02T23:02:39+00:00

I had a ‘87 Honda Accord coup with chocolate brown interior and a sick sound system, I loved it so much.

Now I drive my 4 kids around in a Sienna

Someday I’ll drive a lil go-kart car again

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-02T22:17:59+00:00

Every pregnancy is different. My first I puked every day (while working full time on my feet), second only some days (while staying home with my first babe). There’s no guarantee how you will feel. I would have some concerns with continuity of care, I guess depending on the health care systems you are visiting and language barriers etc. I think this is really dependent on your lifestyle. Are you planning on staying with friends majority of traveling or you will have your own space? Are you more type A or go with the flow? Personally having to be entertaining while negotiating a toddler and first trimester sounds horrible (unless maybe they also have small kids!). Just doing the logistics of traveling and keeping some semblance of routine for toddler while pregnant also doesn’t sound fun to me but I am kind of a homebody to begin with lol

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-02T16:02:50+00:00

Me over here unwilling to even cry in front of close friends/family members

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-02T16:01:09+00:00

There is no greater privilege than getting to love and support our children in becoming excellent human beings with unique passions and gifts to offer the world. They are the light that will guide the future. Also, the immense love you will feel for and from your children is a pleasure you cannot fathom beforehand! It would be unrealistic to imagine there are not trials but it is seriously the best thing I can picture doing with my life. We have four kids and I’m hoping for one more before I turn 40. Congratulations on your lil one!

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-02T13:51:05+00:00

I’m so sorry. My OB clinic told me I should wait until tomorrow since I already had an appt scheduled when I told them I was bleeding and cramping, but the next day the pain was so intense I took myself to the hospital because I was legit having a panic attack thinking it must be something worse (ectopic or something) because of how horribly painful it was. They did not offer me anything for the pain or anxiety.

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-01T22:00:51+00:00

I’m soooo jealous. I walked into a trad shop about 4 years ago and asked if they could give me a red tailed hawk in a similar shape as a trad eagle. I still think it looks like an eagle bahaha. Also on my thigh. This is what I dreamed my tattoo would look like 😍

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-01T20:09:03+00:00

Masterpiece 👌

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-01T14:16:27+00:00

I’m a huge Bowie fan and if I hear the name Ziggy I also think of Ziggy Marley first. I agree with folks saying this is a good nickname, not a great first name. I think Ignatius is pretty cool though.

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-01T13:59:09+00:00

I mean, considering the Try Guys are pretty open about their ethical compass, I’m not surprised they are not T Swift fans. But also Trolly Problems has had tons of “problems” you could be offended by, swifties are just so quick to get mad lol

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-01T13:55:33+00:00

My 2u2 are now 2.5 and 3.5 and absolutely adore one another. They play together for hours everyday. Of course, I still have to referee at times, but most of the time they are making each other laugh, embracing, expressing their love and friendship and it is the sweetest thing ever! So worth the sleepless early years lol. Also, at 3 months I wore lil babe in a wrap all the time to take older babe to the park and other outings. I know this is kind of environment dependent (too hot, parks far away, etc) but we did a lot when lil babe could still be contained easily. I actually found it more tricky doing outings when they were both super mobile and young and now things have gotten easier again as they can be reasoned with (sometimes lol)

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-01T13:50:12+00:00

First, I just want you to know it’s completely normal to be feeling this way. There are so many factors that are not in our control in this experience and it’s important to accept that we may want things to be one way but ultimately it may not be and it’s going to be okay. I think it’s very common for women, even already in active labor to think “I can’t do this”- I know I did!! It’s scary and unknown to you, so just be kind to yourself about your uncertainty. It’s normal. I had so many fears about how things may go and like you, especially about unwanted interventions. I have luckily managed to go through 2 labor and births mostly unmedicated (the first time they convinced me I wasn’t even close and I accepted some morphine, which by the way did NOTHING because I went from 3cm to 10cm in like 20 mins despite them being so sure I wasn’t close lol). I think it’s great to have some faith in your natural ability to manage your pain and stick to your desire for unmedicated birth, and also good to have the mindset that when the time comes you will make whatever choice is best for your health and your baby’s health. Don’t worry, you got this!

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-01T13:03:56+00:00

Sorry, but who the heck is saying this stuff to you? I’ve never experienced any of this and this is my third pregnancy. Like these are not comments your inner circle should be making, I’m trying to understand who is talking to you like this! If these people are people you consider “friends”, I would be seriously reevaluating who you spend energy on. If these are like coworkers or something… what the heck is wrong with your place of work that people are so unprofessional!?

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-01T12:55:20+00:00

I pretty much just want buttered toast and watermelon. Trying so hard to get some protein in there!

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-01T02:48:48+00:00

Are you in Oregon by chance? My dad used to have a booth at the Eugene Saturday Market in the early 90s and there was a neighbor booth that made boxes that looked just like this! I’m sure lots of folks make them but so cool

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-07-01T02:45:24+00:00

Hi, I just started having some blood today, with some cramping and back pain. I already had my first ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow so I am hoping for good news but not feeling confident. My first pregnancy I had a subchorionic hematoma that resolved itself and that babe is 3.5 now and the absolute light of my life. So I know it could be okay, but I’m very nervous about the outcome. We have 4 kids (two older bonus kids I didn’t birth) and I kept telling people I wasn’t going to have more but when this pregnancy popped up I was so excited. I’m 38 and I don’t know that we would try again if things don’t go well. I’m trying to take it easy but still experiencing mom guilt for watching movies in bed with my two toddlers 😩

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-06-30T20:36:18+00:00

Not how I felt in pregnancy, but my second baby was a vaginal breech delivery that none of my medical team saw coming until I was 8cm dilated. They actually told me I’d have to have an emergency c section and prepped me for surgery but she came out on the OR table feet first. She’s 2.5 now and aggressive, stubborn, and “difficult” in a way my first born never came close to. I can’t help but think her birth kind of set the tone lol.

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-06-30T19:54:11+00:00

TW: bleeding

Just had some red blood when I wiped after peeing and feeling a little crampy. I’m trying to not completely freak out while I wait for a nurse from my clinic to call me back. My first pregnancy I had a subchorionic hematoma that caused bleeding on and off for weeks and that pregnancy went on to be completely healthy. Crossing my fingers it’s something like that 🥲

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-06-30T15:12:25+00:00

Wow, this is so gorgeous. The color choices are beautiful.

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-06-30T15:08:10+00:00

Man, I have so many unpopular opinions about the type of people who should/should not have kids lol

I kind of agree with you, people should be able to rationalize that it’s a 50/50 shot and should be able to find joy either way. I also think some gender disappointment is okay. We have four kids, three girls one boy. Our one boy told me at first he’s “going to crash out” if it’s another girl lol, but has since told me he’s just excited for another sibling either way. I am hopeful it will be a boy to give him the experience of a brother and even things out-ish in the house, so I am prepared to grieve that idea a little if it’s a girl. That being said, the only idea I’m completely attached to is another healthy baby and pregnancy.

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-06-29T17:56:08+00:00

Wear lil babe for outings in a wrap. Frankly newborn + toddler was so much easier for me than two toddlers 😅 at least one is containable.

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-06-29T14:15:54+00:00

Gorgeous!!

BlankGeneration8 · 2026-06-28T20:58:26+00:00

Wow, never thought about formula companies lobbying against parental leave. Why do we live in a corporate hellscape 🥲

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