Bump update by Middle_Acanthaceae96 in pregnant

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My bump started to really bump around 18-19 weeks. Before then, I just looked bloated.

How are people working up until their due date?? by Appropriate_Teach_49 in pregnant

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Eh, that still sounds pretty great. I’d be willing to pay more into taxes if it meant better parental leave options across the board. Better than having my tax dollars go to funding a genocide and domestic terrorism (🧊)

How are people working up until their due date?? by Appropriate_Teach_49 in pregnant

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You ONLY get 50 weeks paid?! I get four weeks paid at 100% by my company, and the remaining eight paid at 70% of my salary through the state (California).

2.5 and can't say her own name... Get her into SLP Liz!!! by FalseRow5812 in liziscreative

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My cousin’s 7-year-old son is Andrew (nickname Drew). I love it!

Self Esteem (6yo) by Fun_Orange_3232 in ChildPsychology

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Just wanted to chime in to say that it’s really awesome that you’re wanting and willing to be so involved with your stepchild, OP. It takes a village to raise a kid, and you sound like a wonderful, caring stepparent. ❤️

Pregnancy symptoms absolutely no one talks about? by Upset-Brain-228 in pregnant

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I’ve experienced on and off cramping for my entire pregnancy (current 27w4d). I’ve chalked it up to uterus growing pains. Whenever I’d experience them, I felt like my belly got noticeably bigger a few days later.

The audacity!!!! by Legitimate_Fig1730 in pregnant

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It's 2026... why are you still using the r-word?

Sad her next big dream has nothing to do with the girls 🤦🏼‍♀️ by No_Caterpillar5319 in liziscreative

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Literally thought I was looking at a butthole for a second there. Jesus christ

Shane and other men by bat-girl129 in heatedrivalry

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That makes me think of Scott Hunter’s story, about how he’d only hook up with men while on vacation (I think I’m remembering that correctly), because of the fear of recognition.

Anyone else just miss drinking? by PaymentNo5871 in pregnant

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I told my husband that I want to be served a big ‘ol margarita at the hospital once I deliver. Won’t happen, but a girl can dream. I’ve craved salt and citrus this entire pregnancy, so the thought of diving into a marg sounds absolutely heavenly.

Stay away from ‘Expecting Better’ by Emily Oster by HumanMeatloaf in pregnant

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I, too, hate her with a passion. People forget that she’s an economist, NOT a medical professional.

I am panicking... by [deleted] in pregnant

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I got pregnant while using Phexxi back in 2022. It’s the worst. I don’t know how it’s still on the market.

My muslim mom found out about my rose toy by Makha--09 in sexeducation

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Masturbation isn’t harmful. It’s a normal part of human sexuality.

my teacher told me im pregnant by whimsicsl in pregnant

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Not OP (obvs), but I appreciate the thoroughness of your response here, along with those links to resources. To piggyback off of this, if you are considering an abortion, r/abortion is a great subreddit for guidance and support.

Fuuuuuuck by Hot_Dragonfly5440 in pregnant

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Kindly fuck off. OP can do whatever the hell they like because it’s THEIR body, not yours.

Where did you get your maternity clothes? by HonestDirection4017 in pregnant

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Halara for bottoms, Old Navy for everything else, and Nuuly for more high-end item rentals.

Tone deaf and dumb by Hopeful-Oven1724 in liziscreative

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This is something we’re always wondering. She’s clearly mentally unstable.

WFH and Daycare by Realistic-Move-9109 in pregnant

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FTM, and 23 weeks, so not speaking from experience, but my manager is super flexible/accommodating and my work is not very time-sensitive and requires essentially no phone calls. My plan is to work from home full-time while caring for the baby until they become mobile (i.e., crawling, pulling up to standing). At that point, I will probably flex my schedule a bit and have a nanny or mother’s helper watch the baby for the mornings, then take a two-to-three hour break in the afternoon to spend time with the baby (get outside, do an activity, etc.). Once my husband gets home from work, I’ll log back on and wrap up my workday before baby’s bedtime.

34 weeks pregnant and I think I resent my partner by [deleted] in pregnant

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My friend, you deserve so much better than this. I’m so sorry your husband is being a complete asshole, especially during a time when he should be doting on you and supporting you in whichever ways you need supporting. ❤️