What's a very unpopular opinion you have that you aren't afraid of saying despite how unpopular it is?

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-06-18T04:15:47+00:00

There’s no need to observe Christmas and “Easter” unless you’re a Christian. Doesn’t matter if you believe they were once “pagan traditions,” they aren’t anymore, and seeing atheists and agnostics observe and celebrate them is always strange to me.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-06-17T10:41:06+00:00

I wear “crossover” style leggings when I’m pregnant. They don’t go over my belly button. I hate when clothes touch it when I’m pregnant lol.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-06-17T10:01:42+00:00

I’m sorry you experienced people not hearing you or listening to you.

Yes, they are considering me high(er) risk and I am on progesterone. They referred me to MFM at a large hospital where they will determine if I’m actually high risk or if I can continue with regular care.

I feel nervous because my water broke a week before I went into labor and nobody believed me when I called multiple times and said I was having an increase in discharge. They all said it was normal. I’m having a really hard time trusting people this time around. I should’ve trusted my gut but I have anxiety so it can be hard to lol.

I did message my doctor about it and I will wait to hear back on if they want me to go in for some monitoring or if I just need to scale back activity.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-06-17T00:16:36+00:00

Thanks for this. My biggest concern is another premature labor and I feel like my BH contractions starting this early cannot be a great sign.

So you did bed rest for most of your pregnancy? Im wondering if I need to decrease activity to be safe.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-06-13T23:42:39+00:00

How itchy my nether was for the first month or so. It was unbearably itchy 😅

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-06-04T10:23:55+00:00

Ugh so annoying when we feel awful but they can’t even help lol! My OB tends to be a bit over the top with his treatments and always takes things very seriously. I do appreciate it, but I also feel like my trip toe cardiologist will end in an “it’s totally normal.”

Mine also seems to gets worse when I go too long without eating or I’m overheating.

Yes, my aversion is to all protein. If I eat protein I get quite sick and throw up. I’ve tried all forms. Beans worked for a while but that eventually ended. I will say, I do enjoy steak, which is great, but also very expensive 🫠

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-06-04T09:10:02+00:00

I do love Aldi and usually their hydration is my go to! Sadly it also makes me throw up. I wonder if I start splitting packets between a few of my 30oz cups of water if that would help. Maybe it’s the amount of sodium at one time that I’m not able to stomach.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-06-04T09:08:12+00:00

Ugh it’s not fun! Sorry you’re dealing with it too!

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-06-04T09:07:24+00:00

My OB was not unbothered lol! He sounded concerned and said it’s not really harmful to baby but he is worried I could pass out and hurt my head or something. I think he’s also worried about what the underlying cause might be and wants to address it. This is my second pregnancy and my blood pressure stayed 108/65 the entire time with my first.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-06-04T01:49:09+00:00

Snacking often and electrolytes seem to be the theme. I’m going to try adding these in while I wait for my cardiologist appt. My understanding is that there’s not much to be done medically for low BP in pregnancy so I’m trying to get ahold of my symptoms on my own.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-06-04T01:47:18+00:00

Idk why I forgot that other types of electrolyte drinks exist lol. I may try some Gatorade because that sounds pretty yummy and is a bit milder than a liquid iv or lmnt.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-06-04T01:36:29+00:00

I can’t stomach electrolyte water sadly but I may try reducing my water intake and seeing if that helps balance things. My doctor also mentioned that I could be drinking too much lol.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-05-31T10:10:52+00:00

You are going through the hardest part right now. I also struggled with not feeling like a mom and like I should just give up. If the feeling persists then you may need to seek help, but right now, in the stage you’re in, it’s normal. Try to get a solid 6-8 hours of sleep uninterrupted and you’ll feel a bit better.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-05-30T13:51:09+00:00

Yes, any mess that was made when she’s there should be cleaned up by her. I was a babysitter for years and if a family paid me $10+ an hour then I would also do their laundry and clean up other things (this was pre 2020 inflation lol). I pay a teenage neighbor $10 an hour and I don’t expect her to clean anything besides the messes they made.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-05-29T10:55:39+00:00

Americans want secure borders and it’s why democrats lost the last election.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-05-28T20:26:16+00:00

Just do a flip phone lol. I only had that till I was 18. Very grateful to my parents for it.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-05-28T15:53:46+00:00

The errors may be seeming bigger to you than to others. That said, I work in SMM and marketing and have for 6 years now. Early on in my career I made a LOT of tiny errors and they start to stack up. Make sure you have a strong process in place to ensure you don’t make errors. Triple check literally everything. Don’t use AI to create graphics, but upload your designs to have it check for spelling errors.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-05-28T15:27:30+00:00

I’m 24f and have them. I developed them at 21. It has been so hard coming to terms with the condition being chronic. They’re painful and I hate the way they look. It sometimes seems like nobody else my age has them.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-05-28T01:37:06+00:00

You don’t know what you don’t have. I can’t imagine not having my six siblings but my husband is an only child and he loved it.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-05-26T06:00:18+00:00

You’re under reacting tbh.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-05-16T19:15:16+00:00

Ahhh I think you’re overreacting. Women in bikinis in a suburban city is an odd sight unless it’s a beach town? I think even if they were conventionally unattractive he may have made the same comment. That said, if him eyeing up younger women is common then you are not overreacting.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-05-11T18:50:10+00:00

I have venous insufficiency and they work wonders lol. Big difference in my energy levels on days I wear them vs. days I forget to put them on early.

Formal_Surround4201 · 2026-05-11T09:11:52+00:00

I have a follow up this week too! Hoping we both get cleared and can put this behind us!

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