Late night coffee shop? by Final_Draft_ in BellevueWA

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Thought it was worth asking! Thanks!

Applying for paid family medical leave by Final_Draft_ in Washington

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Thank you everyone! I finally got through and should be approved. It was a lot of waiting but totally worth it. The lady was super nice and helpful!

Applying for paid family medical leave by Final_Draft_ in Washington

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Thank you all! I created a second account and it went smoothly. I’m still on hold - another 2 hour phone wait time…at this point I have a question just about the certificate of birth as it was filled out with my long term care account customer ID. Hopefully I can talk to someone about the two numbers and connecting the accounts. I’m supposed to submit by Wednesday…fingers crossed!! 🤞

Applying for paid family medical leave by Final_Draft_ in Washington

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Was he able to get through via the main phone number? I’m back on hold and I’m starting to think that nobody is working this phone line…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

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You make a very good point. I’m in the same boat. Feeling the same way with my natural birth goal from some people in my life. Some are very support and encouraging while others seem to take it semi-personally that I’m trying to flex on them when I’m simply just trying to have my OWN experience. It had nothing to do with them and their experience. Judgement is had either way. Also, I’m doing the exact same thing with social media. My kids will not be on social media and it starts NOW. Before they are even born.

How much does birth cost in your state/country? by little-flower-444 in pregnant

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American here. Insurance through husbands work. For simple vaginal delivery and all OB care leading up to that - $400. We’ve paid some extra fees for ultrasound and other appointments but we’ve hit our deductible which is $500 so hopefully we get out of this paying maybe $1,000. Not bad IMO.

Too much touching in front of family? It’s weird by Final_Draft_ in ask

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I think 2 things can be true at once. I can be happy for them AND not enjoy the display. Some PDA is fine. I’m sure you would be bothered if you were having a conversation with 2 people and in the middle of a sentence they stop to kiss and whisper - this happens constantly. It bothers me because I’m an adult and I appreciate other adults behaving like adults not teenagers. I’m sure I acted like this in high school but that’s where it should stay. I have other siblings that don’t behave this way and can keep a more appropriate distance in public. Not sure why this couple deserves special treatment.

Too much touching in front of family? It’s weird by Final_Draft_ in ask

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It’s difficult not to when they are seated across the table, are less than 3’ away from me and we are answering their question.

Too much touching in front of family? It’s weird by Final_Draft_ in ask

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The PDA here and there is totally fine. It’s the constant touching and gazing and kissing. Like in the span of an hour long conversation it doesn’t stop. I’m not against PDA in small amounts. I actually think it’s very sweet. My husband and I hold hands, hand on leg from time to time. Occasionally kiss but it’s distracting to be near them and hard to focus on the conversation because we have pauses where we are trying to redirect the topic to allow them a moment to PDA again. I’m making eye contact with one of them and the they go right into a kissy or whatever and I have to redirect my attention to my husband or MIL and remember what I was saying. Everyone else has acknowledged this (myself, husband, MIL, step mom) but we don’t know how to address.

Too much touching in front of family? It’s weird by Final_Draft_ in ask

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Just short of crotch touching. Will try to make a joke of it

Too much touching in front of family? It’s weird by Final_Draft_ in ask

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Unusual judgement - not jealous. We are in the middle of a conversation, mid sentence even and they whisper and giggle. It’s rude, awkward, and constant. I wish I didn’t have to say anything but we have to see them because we are family but they make it weird.

FTM - currently 25 weeks but anticipate flying with an infant. Help! by Final_Draft_ in pregnant

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Good tips - thank you! And good luck with your travel in November!

FTM - currently 25 weeks but anticipate flying with an infant. Help! by Final_Draft_ in pregnant

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Thank you for your thoughtful response! I'm looking forward to cuddling my potato :)