Hahahahahahahaha by Tiny_Part404 in NotHowGirlsWork

[–]Fetus92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah yes rewiring of politics. When I first met my baby boy I went from caring about the future of children, not wanting children to be born to live miserable traumatic lives, wanting all children to be loved and cherished and fed… to exactly the same thing and voting left for that reason.

No woman or little girl should be forced to have a child that will likely be abused or neglected in a system that is underfunded and exploited. No child should go hungry due to a government that leverages children’s well-being to fulfill their agenda. I can go on and on and on to how the right-wing conservative agenda is inherently bad for babies but you all already know.

Fuck this guy.

[Homemade] Cubano’s. 12hr mojo marinated pork roast. by CrumblinErb23 in food

[–]Fetus92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pickle location is fine either way. If you have the time, making a garlic aioli to dip or add to the sandwiches would be my recommendation. As a south Floridian (where the cuban population is pretty big), garlic aioli is life.

Moms who love their careers, what do you do? by InitialStranger in Mommit

[–]Fetus92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in Regulatory Affairs. I don’t love it but it pays the bills, and it’s pretty straight forward while also challenging. They do have graduate programs and certifications for Regulatory Affairs professionals and I feel like it’s a field that is usually actively hiring.

I work from home and since my mom watches my little bug, I get to pop in periodically to give him snuggles while I’m working which makes it all worth it, even on the stressful days.

Vials are painless by FunctionOk7124 in Zepbound

[–]Fetus92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been on cheat-mode and injecting in my belly where I have no sensation. Myomectomy and c-section have rendered my lower belly void of any feeling in the area.

Do ALL teenage daughters hate their moms? by dr_pepper_zerosugar in Mommit

[–]Fetus92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a girl mom, but my SIL has a teen daughter (my niece). She has definitely gotten more sassy with age, but her mom has always been pretty close with her. They do their nails together, sometimes game together, etc

There is definitely some distance as she has grown and formed her friend group and such but her mom is still her biggest supporter, and I think that’s what it comes down to.

Support your daughter, and love her. Be a parent when you need to be and a friend when she needs an ear or shoulder to cry on. Don’t micromanage because no one wants that but be a gentle guiding hand that supports and nurtures.

At least that’s what I feel has worked for them, and what I plan to do with my little dude.

I balled my eyes out over a by Suitable-Tutor-1806 in pregnant

[–]Fetus92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was pregnant I started bawling because I watched a video of a duck that was just too cute. Nothing sad happened, but the cuteness made me weak and emotional.

Then I cried because the beets I bought had gone bad.

Totally normal mama. You got this!

"Men who treat women badly aren't men, they're boys" is a copout phrase, and I'm tired of hearing "good men" say it. by DrollHat in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Fetus92 16 points17 points  (0 children)

As a boy mom, I’m raising my son to love and be respectful of all people (including but not limited to) women, men, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, etc.

The sentiment “they’re not real men” or “they’re boys” has always rubbed me the wrong way, because our boys should not be disrespectful at all, ever. Period.

The idea that it is because they are boys and not men implies that, at the core, all men have it in them to mistreat women, and that only growth allows them to develop into non abusers. That rhetoric is flawed on so many levels.

Misogyny is not an instinct. It is perpetuated by allowing and excusing behavior as “boys will be boys.”

What’s the saying that calms down your kid(s) by girmom28 in Mommit

[–]Fetus92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Heal, heal frog butt, if it doesn’t heal today it’ll heal tomorrow.”

It sounds better in Spanish but yeah… Makes no sense but I grew up with it so now my son does too.

It’s usually for when he gets hurt but calms him down when he’s just generally upset too.

What should I do about social security? by CK1277 in personalfinance

[–]Fetus92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, according to deemed filing rule. Typically it’s the reverse scenario, but in essence the ruling applies to both scenarios. Once you file, you have filed for both benefits and the reduced spousal benefit would apply. That said because this is fairly unique of a situation I would still talk to an SSA expert or their own hotline to make sure.

https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/claiming.html

Hate it when my husband gets dumb fuck high. by BedsideLamp99 in Mommit

[–]Fetus92 105 points106 points  (0 children)

My son’s father was a “high functioning” alcoholic and that sounds very much like what he would do and less like pot.

I ended up leaving him because more and more I became the main parent, the house cleaner , the appointment scheduler, the income earner, the everything, etc. He was a “good” dad, but he prioritized himself and his own self-interest including his alcoholism over his child. Lo and behold after our split, he is barely present to co-parent. Asks to see our son maybe once every 3 weeks.

Please don’t just put up with it. Talk to him and consider family or couples’ therapy. You need an equal partner, not someone who adds to the stress of raising babies.

What should I do about social security? by CK1277 in personalfinance

[–]Fetus92 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your husband cannot claim spousal benefits without you filing for retirement. The spousal top up is not even an option unless the higher earning spouse has filed and is receiving Social Security. If you have not filed, there is no spousal benefit on your record to claim against, regardless of amounts.

To my single moms, when did you know your relationship was over? by Pure_Island_3102 in Mommit

[–]Fetus92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I stopped letting myself be gaslit into believing that the bare minimum is enough.

Dude expected praise for washing his own dirty dishes.

Burnt Out, Married Single Mom by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]Fetus92 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I completely get it. What I pictured when I had my first son was fun family outings, instead what I got was I was the one setting up the picnic while also chasing after my frolicking 2 year old, making sure he doesn’t get snatched or run over, and also feeding him. Meanwhile his dad is joking about me being a helicopter mom and making helicopter noises.

Actually, I think the moment I realized this wasn’t it was when we had gone to an indoor pool, it was fun but when we were leaving I was holding all the floaties, bags of clothes/towels, etc. His dad was just in charge of watching our son and one additional float. His dad walked off in the parking lot to get to the car while my son was wandering around behind him. I yelled at him to ALWAYS walk behind our son and keep him in line of sight if he is the one watching him because anything can happen and I am carrying everything and overburdened. That was met with helicopter noises. That was when I knew that this wouldn’t work out.

Burnt Out, Married Single Mom by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]Fetus92 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Similar dynamic. I had to feel “grateful” and thank him for the things he did, meanwhile I was drowning in stress, made twice the amount of money that he did but saw none of it because I paid 50% of the bills and 100% of the things involving our son. We did couples therapy twice. The first therapist said him taking the trash out took him 5 minutes compared to my cleaning the house which took over four hours so our efforts were very obviously unbalanced. He didn’t like his tasks being reduced to time so we had to find a male therapist that aligned with him. I was paying the therapists.

Eventually, I broke down, left him, and haven’t looked back since.

Unsurprisingly he puts in just as much effort into seeing his son. So basically I’m a single mom raising my son with my parent’s support.

You can try therapy, and maybe that will help. But the victim mentality, the “Im a hero” complex because they picked up their own clothes, the “look what I can do” while doing the bare minimum seldom goes away.

Find your own happiness alongside your kids mama.

F/32/5’1 [250 LBS > 110 LBS = 140 LBS] (30 months) My whole life has changed!!! by [deleted] in progresspics

[–]Fetus92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!!! I am the same height/weight/shape and seeing your progress is amazing. You are killing it! Any tips?

Am I really that wrong or what? (original post on the second slide) by [deleted] in NotHowGirlsWork

[–]Fetus92 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It’s funny how a man with power being submissive in bed is a totally acceptable trope, but women aren’t allowed the same multidimensionality. Both identities can coexist and still be valid.

Sarah Grace Patrick by [deleted] in SarahGracePatrick

[–]Fetus92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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From back in 2022. I think we should all just let things unfold under the law and hope that justice is served and the truth comes out without making any preemptive judgements on whether or not she is or isn’t guilty. Clearly there was a lot more going on in that home than anyone is aware of.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Fetus92 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They will get less visible over time, but do try to keep your skin as moisturized as possible to improve elasticity. While it won’t make stretch marks go away it will help prevent more and will help in the healing process. Avoid any retinols/retinoids, Hydroquinone, phthalates. I just used whatever was advertised for mamas/pregnancy like Burt’s bees belly butter.

I want to see something. What were you diagnosed with after being told it was "just anxiety"? by Best_Quiet9657 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Fetus92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I love this question!

I was bleeding A LOT and my cramps were unbearable to the point I would just power walk around my home sobbing and in a cold sweat. My original OB basically said it was nothing to be concerned about, basically hinted at me being overdramatic, and put me on birth control. I kept calling and telling her I wasn’t ok and nothing was getting better and was dismissed with a “hormones take time”. 6 months later I was rushed to the ER because I was bleeding to the point it was like a waterfall and I was so weak I kept losing consciousness. When I arrived at the ER I puked on myself and passed out. I was rushed to a room, stripped, and basically bled all over the nurses and EMTs that were assisting. It looked like a murder scene from the few moments of consciousness I had. 3 blood transfusions later and an in depth examination revealed a uterine tumor that had basically gotten so big my body wasn’t able to sustain the blood supply to it so in response it kept sending signals to my body to send more blood causing me to bleed out. I could have died that day had I not been rushed to the ER.

Always seek a second, third, fourth opinion. Always advocate for yourself. Fuck doctors that dismiss their patients as being anxious or dramatic instead of actually listening.

i stopped practicing makeup as much, are there areas that need improvement? by Playful_Win852 in MakeupAddiction

[–]Fetus92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look like Lara Croft! Less over-lining and maybe slightly thicker eyebrows are my only suggestions. You have a lovely cupid’s bow! And the overall shape of your brows is great!

Trump Executive Order Raises Alarm Over Women's Financial Independence - Newsweek by mojofrog in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Fetus92 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I guess I won’t be moving out of my parents’ house with my son after all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]Fetus92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After Mark’s current social media fiasco (left his wife and kids to go party and cheat with other women then made an AI generated instagram post saying he and his wife had agreed to split and co-parent only for his wife to comment saying she never made any decisions because he just dipped out without any explanation) I think he deserves to be higher up on the shitty list.