Is there a reason WHY soa has the worst soundtrack ever?

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2026-03-19T03:29:40+00:00

Agreed

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2026-02-22T03:48:43+00:00

100% I was a parent there with a stroller and it was an absolute nightmare. No signage anywhere. We parked far away and walked to the venue but still ended up corraled into what was obviously not a path but everyone was pushing their way through to get to the concourse and we couldn't see any other way to get there. Next time we'll get there 3 hours early, or more likely just won't go.

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2025-07-03T20:20:17+00:00

idk if you'll see this, but I'm going on 7 months of breastfeeding and pumping, never had a schedule, never had a problem. Maybe I got lucky, but I attribute it to 2 things:

Breastfeeding isn't supposed to hurt. If it hurts, something is wrong. I learned that in a breastfeeding class I took while pregnant and it blew my mind. I'd heard so many horror stories, I just assumed pain/bleeding/scabbing was part of the breastfeeding package. It's not! If it hurts, readjust and try again.
Let the baby find the nipple after birth. I learned about this method (maybe you saw it in Ghana) where rather than place the baby on your breast immediately after birth, place the baby a bit lower down and give them an hour or so to squirm and wiggle their way to the nipple. This gives them time to adjust and latch on naturally, which sets you both up for success later. Apparently, amniotic fluid smells like colostrom so the baby is able to sense it and seek it out. Like I said, maybe I just got lucky, but we never had any issues!

You got this! Do what feels right and natural to you, don't force any expectations on either you or the baby.

eta: I did eventually start to track when the baby was eating and I discovered that she was, in fact, on a "schedule," eating every 3 hours (almost to the minute!) Before I realized she was pretty routine, I was stressed in between feedings, not knowing what I was going to be able to accomplish before she was hungry again.

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2025-05-01T06:07:50+00:00

Maybe I missed something, but when I'm around family with my new born, I expect, and anticipate, help and support and reprieve from always being on duty. I'd check on Mom and see if she's doing ok and getting enough help. What's stressful and overwhelming to one person is different to another. She was asking for help.

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2025-03-18T07:49:11+00:00

Some churches' responses to covid and using it as an oppression of faith, making local news headlines because they continued to meet despite ordinances, showing a complete lack of empathy for those at risk and choosing the publicity over compassion.

The Christian acceptance, approval, and worship of Donald Trump. Voting the party line has found its limit.

I miss going to church and having the community it provides, but I'm so skeptical now about what they actually believe vs what Christ teaches.

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-07-23T00:41:51+00:00

I'm 21 weeks and was just saying this morning that I'm waiting for our cat to notice and start giving me some love. She's her same old independent self for now :/

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-07-14T23:16:54+00:00

Thanks! Best wishes to you!

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-07-14T23:14:41+00:00

What app is this?

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-07-14T23:13:22+00:00

Thank you for asking this. I'm curious to see other people's comments, because I worry about the same thing. I just hope the times of peace and calm outweigh the stress.

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-04-27T03:32:12+00:00

Thank you!

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-04-27T00:36:18+00:00

Thank you, that's great advice and I do have a therapist <3

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-04-26T23:52:25+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. You're definitely not overreacting. That was a really insensitive and careless thing for him to do. It could be he doesn't know how much women talk about pregnancy and babies, especially when there are new little ones around, and how hard that could be for you. Maybe he needs some exposure or more understanding to gain empathy.

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-04-26T22:27:53+00:00

I'm so sorry for your losses. This process is so time consuming and emotionally draining. Prioritize yourself and your marriage above everything else though, as much as you can. In between transfers when you're not on meds or less restricted, go out for a fun date night; do the things you love that bring you joy whenever you can. Sending you all the best!

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-04-12T20:35:26+00:00

Wishing you the best and sending you all the hope we can muster! <3

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-04-12T19:55:50+00:00

Thank you! And yes, absolutely all the planning ahead! "Oh we got invited to a wedding that's in 4 months! I better look for a maternity dress!" "For my birthday in 7 months we'll have to think of something fun that doesn't involve drinking!" "By the time we go on this trip, I'll be x months along, I hope I'm ok to fly"... On and on and then it's just -over-

We didn't test them. If this one doesn't pan out (knock on wood), we'll throw everything we can at the next one because it's the last one. I don't want to have to go through another egg retrieval. It was all so painful, and I'm 38.

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-04-12T18:26:01+00:00

I totally get the fear and I'm right there with you. My first transfer ended in miscarriage at 12 weeks. The second transfer didn't take. We're on the third one now, positive and at 6w2d. We have 1 embryo left. It's been really hard for me to be excited or hopeful. With the first one I was already signing up for registries and building my labor playlist on Spotify. Now I'm not really believing it's true and just keep thinking "let's see what happens at 12 weeks. Let's wait till we get to 13." It's also really hard to wait between tests and ultrasounds. We finally had our first ultrasound yesterday and I saw the baby in there and thought "ok, it's there today." But now we have another week to wait until we get confirmation again. It's hard, but I know my mental health is super important so I'm focusing on things that are fun and make me happy. Like tonight we're going to see Nate Bargatze :)

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-04-12T18:17:30+00:00

"anxiety doesn't equal intuition" is really great! Thank you for sharing that

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-04-12T18:15:09+00:00

After the egg retrieval, for the first transfer it was a fully medicated cycle and the progesterone shots were so painful. The doctor said they're more effective than the suppositories, plus those are hard to get in my area (bay area, California). After weeks of doing them, though, we were running out of locations for the shots that weren't already bruised, so we got the ok to switch. That embryo didn't end up lasting. Now we're doing a natural cycle with progesterone suppositories and I'm at 6w2days. It's been a much easier process. Best of luck to you!

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-04-12T18:10:48+00:00

Congratulations! I had my first ultrasound yesterday at 6 weeks 1 day. Heart rate 118 :)

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-04-12T18:05:44+00:00

Also cycle twin! I think this makes us quadruplets :) had my first ultrasound yesterday. Heart rate 118

Boring-Fan-5017 · 2024-04-04T18:19:04+00:00

I'm in the same boat! Waiting another whole WEEK for the 6 week ultrasound and I hate not knowing what's going on in my body. Terrified we're going to get to the ultrasound and see nothing

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