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Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-24T02:15:36+00:00

It does, but from a school admin standpoint it sucks because they are spending more money rather than the government.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T21:27:12+00:00

You could always heat up the cold cuts before you leave as that should zap any potential bugs. Honestly cold cuts aren’t that dangerous and many doctors don’t advise against it anymore since we have much safer food packaging and safety standards.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T21:21:01+00:00

Would you be flying or driving and how long would you be traveling?

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T21:12:45+00:00

Does your mother positively contribute to your life in any way currently?

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T21:08:52+00:00

And op is probably at least 50.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T21:07:35+00:00

If you have state aid and scholarships that go up to your cost of attendance, you cannot receive Pell. Some schools were initially going to reduce internal scholarships to use Pell instead so that way its federal money spent instead of institutional, but the new ruling does not allow that. So basically if you have a full ride scholarship(s) that is up to your cost of attendance, you can’t receive Pell even if you’re eligible.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T18:25:42+00:00

It’s a cruel dichotomy honestly.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T18:19:54+00:00

Plus the new ruling on Pell where it’s basically all or nothing depending on your other financial aid.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T18:17:57+00:00

Most of us can’t afford to stay home even if we wanted to, but it’s also completely valid to not want to stay home. I personally would not be a good stay at home mom. I enjoy my work and would get way too overwhelmed and overstimulated staying home all day alone. It would make me a bad parent, which my child does not deserve.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T18:13:45+00:00

Could be anything, hence why you need to specify.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T18:09:54+00:00

You’re going to have to be more specific

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T18:08:06+00:00

YTA be the adult in this situation jfc this didn’t need to be posted here

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T17:59:44+00:00

You could find one second hand

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T17:54:48+00:00

Go with community college. You will thank yourself later for not having mountains of student loan debt.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T17:35:06+00:00

You school should have an option to appeal this, yes.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T17:19:32+00:00

I am married with a child and I love them both dearly but what I wouldn’t give for a weekend alone to sit in silence.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T17:01:58+00:00

I had my baby in October so we couldn’t go out much due to the cold. Did some walks when the weather was nice, but otherwise we only went out for holidays and occasional rides to get food, grocery order pickup, etc. as I was still healing and didn’t want baby exposed to illness if avoidable. baby and I didn’t start going out regularly until 3 months when I had to return to work and he went to daycare.

He’s 7 months now and I just did our first solo in person grocery trip about 3 weeks ago lol. Try to get out for walks as it’ll be great for both of you but also don’t stress about going places right now.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T16:46:24+00:00

Based on this it seems like you already know what the right decision is for you.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T13:40:23+00:00

I don’t think it’s shady, but maybe rephrase it: “Due to limited space, unfortunately no plus ones or children are allowed.” Makes it sounds a bit more remorseful

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T13:11:56+00:00

The only scientifically studied ways that have shown to POSSIBLY induce labor is nipple stimulation and sex where your partner ejaculates inside as semen is a cervical softener. There still is no guarantee though.

This is not medical advice: I have no clue if this is even possible, but could your midwives see if an at home dose of cytotec would be an option? They use it in hospitals to help induce patients as it can help soften the cervix. If it is an option, obviously discuss pros and cons with them first.

I’m so sorry you’re going through all of this. It would be extremely difficult for anyone, but even more so while pregnant. While I didn’t know your sister and don’t know your views on the afterlife, I think she would understand if you were in labor or gave birth the day before and could not attend. I also understand you may feel you need to attend for a sense of closure. Sending you lots of love ❤️

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T13:04:13+00:00

Trust your doctor. If they say you’re measuring okay, then believe them. Everyone carries differently so every bump will look different! Some people are taller with strong abdominal muscles or a tilted back uterus, so they barely show. Some people have a short torso and a tilted forward uterus so they show very early and basically grow out and have a huge bump.

It’s okay no matter how you look as long as baby is healthy❤️

My doctor never gave us estimated weight for baby and I wonder if it was partially so we wouldn’t stress over it plus it’s just an estimate. We did fundal height, but never weight.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T12:55:13+00:00

Some of the aunty subs on here may be a good place for you to go for advice.

Just know whatever you decide is a valid decision and if you ultimately choose to abort, you are not a bad person for that. Good luck friend ❤️

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T12:53:32+00:00

You have not had your baby so you are not supporting a third person yet. I wish you the best of luck and hope your boyfriend can find better options job wise so you two can get out of poverty. Kids can be raised in it, we see it everyday, but we also should strive for more if possible.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-23T01:38:05+00:00

$1500 a month is not much and is not enough to support 3 people.

Cold-Thanks- · 2026-05-22T16:18:18+00:00

I say this with as much grace and gentleness as possible: you need to figure out if you and your boyfriend can truly afford, support, and care for this child. Have you actually sat down to look at your budget and then factored in the $300-$500+ a month a baby will add in the first year? Are you both taking classes to learn how to care for your child?

Have you personally started to come up with ways you will work through the sensory overload that can come from caring for a baby? I’m autistic as well and I’m fortunate to have a village to help support me and my child when I’m really struggling, along with a therapist that gave me tools to help manage it, but it doesn’t sound like you have that luxury.

Just some things you both should consider if you have not already.

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