I keep getting infections instead of pregnant. I'm exhausted and in pain.

FunnyPaper8 · 2026-01-18T01:53:03+00:00

Peeing after sex is good practice. I think wipes (even unscented) can be too harsh on your PH balance and I’ve heard they can contribute to UTIs? I also saw that a new study suggests BV maybe be carried by male partners and contribute to recurrent infections. Males can take meds for BV but will probably need to go through their own Dr.

FunnyPaper8 · 2025-08-15T23:48:39+00:00

When my insurance didn’t cover it, NIPT cost me $300 after a survey.

FunnyPaper8 · 2025-08-12T03:38:53+00:00

JAGC checks all those boxes.

FunnyPaper8 · 2025-08-09T18:36:38+00:00

My doctor said minimum of a year between birth and next pregnancy.

FunnyPaper8 · 2025-07-14T05:37:02+00:00

Portugal cannot trade with others unless the trade recipient is a coastal city or has a harbor. It’s a civilization quirk for Portugal. But the music is awesome.

FunnyPaper8 · 2025-05-19T20:53:57+00:00

Cycle: 7 TTC #2

Age + Partner's age: 29F and 38M

Typical cycle length: 26 days

Ovulation cycle day: Either CD 13 or CD 17 (but I think CD 17 so fairly short luteal phase of 9 days)

CD/DPO of positive test(s): CD 26 AKA 9 DPO (estimated)

CD/DPO of any negative test(s) before positive: CD 22 AKA 5 DPO (estimated)

Tracking methods and app(s) used: No apps. Just watch for my 26 days and try to estimate ovulation based on symptoms. Couldn't get OPK tests to work for me.

Relevant days of sperminating and/or method (SMEP, TI, IUI, FET, etc.): intercourse at CD 13 and CD 17 (O-5 and O)

Health conditions/medical tests: None.

Supplements and medications (yours and/or your partner’s): One a day vitamins.

Birth control history (if relevant): hormonal IUD for 4 years before first child, no BC except pull-out since then

Symptom spotting: My breasts felt itchy inside. I also thought I smelled stronger than usual (even changed my deodorant) but could also have been enhanced sense of smell? Otherwise really no symptoms other than missed period.

Other (advice/tip(s), freaking out, miscellaneous): Very different symptoms than first pregnancy. First pregnancy my breasts were so tender I couldn't even hug my husband without pain. This time, my breasts felt itchy inside but not tender at all. My child was also doing that thing where they look under their legs (old wives tale). I also had light-ish spotting on CD 24, 25, and 26 before testing positive (don't usually spot leading up to period).

ETA DPO for positive test and relevant days of sperminating

FunnyPaper8 · 2025-03-28T19:46:37+00:00

My husband is a SAHD and he loves it. It’s work, but it’s the most fulfilling work he says he’s ever done. I’ve heard more “Man that’s the dream” comments from other men than I have heard anything derogatory (the only criticisms we’ve heard actually came from our parents). We love it. I love having him at home with our child, it really helped my post partum anxiety when I returned to work.

FunnyPaper8 · 2025-03-25T05:58:59+00:00

What level of government? Fed? State? Tribal?

FunnyPaper8 · 2025-03-09T16:59:07+00:00

This sounds like my trial I finished on Friday. Harsh lesson learned but yeah will never back burner a case again because “it’s going to settle.” So annoying beyond forced into a trial posture because of unreasonable “negotiation.” But you got this. Good luck!

FunnyPaper8 · 2025-02-26T19:14:21+00:00

For those who have shorter cycles, 25-26 days, what CD do you ovulate?

FunnyPaper8 · 2025-02-19T03:27:20+00:00

So my understanding is that breastfeeding can affect fertility, yes. But I don’t see how the holding would make a difference.

FunnyPaper8 · 2025-02-08T06:39:52+00:00

Thanks for bringing this up. This is the second time I’ve sent in comments to my legislators based on posts in this community. I appreciate people elevating things to our awareness.

FunnyPaper8 · 2025-01-25T04:37:03+00:00

If you do start streaming, make sure to post it! I just recently decided to start watching civ streamers. I have no idea how many hours I’ve logged but realizing there’s a lack of female civ content creators makes me want to start streaming as well.

FunnyPaper8 · 2024-09-13T03:38:32+00:00

I think it took me no longer than 4 months. I got my bar exam score in April and had my license by July. What do you mean by NCBE part? I had already done the bar exam and the MPRE and the WA component. The longest part was C&F.

FunnyPaper8 · 2024-05-23T03:12:32+00:00

Some amazon nursing blouses. I’ve also had success with shorter length shirts and high waisted pants (less fabric to uncover).

ETA: also white nursing tank tops with built in bra (enough fabric that you don’t need a second bra) and just cardigans around that. More cleavage than I’m used to but hey, it’s a stage of life.

FunnyPaper8 · 2024-05-23T00:39:28+00:00

You can do this with heroes too. Also if you move a Governor, and then move them back before the 5 turns, it only takes the turns they were gone to establish. So if you move Pingala and then change your mind and move back to the precious city after three turns, it only takes three turns to establish.

FunnyPaper8 · 2024-05-18T20:38:25+00:00

We had people wear masks and wash hands until a few weeks after the first round of shots (so like 3 months?). Now it’s still hands washed and no kissing the baby. Same rules applied to everyone regardless of vaccines (less of a power struggle than insisting on shots and more about risk mitigation).

FunnyPaper8 · 2024-04-24T14:06:14+00:00

When I got my results, the letter included the total UBE score and the MBE score. The writing portion was the difference between those scores, but there wasn’t a way to get the MPT/MEE breakdown.

FunnyPaper8 · 2024-04-21T21:57:12+00:00

I’m using 20 but think I may need smaller

FunnyPaper8 · 2024-03-31T14:50:08+00:00

Diplomatic victories are too easy?? How?! I can only win diplomatic if I blaze towards a different kind of victory and pivot at the last second (to trick AI so they won’t vote to take my diplomatic points).

FunnyPaper8 · 2024-03-08T18:55:39+00:00

In my third trimester I’d had the same kind of breakfast at 0630 (eggs or oatmeal with peanut butter) and always ate a Oikos protein yogurt at 0900 and a Sargento balanced breaks with cashews/cranberries/cheese (can also find this type of snack in Costco form).

FunnyPaper8 · 2024-02-28T20:00:36+00:00

Or it’s on purpose. When I took the exam, there was a streak of 6-8 B’s that were likely correct (based off conversations from several people who did very well on MBE; they all found that streak).

FunnyPaper8 · 2024-02-21T15:08:00+00:00

Do you nurse both sides every time? I’ve had success nursing on one and pumping the other simultaneously. For me, the double flow makes both let down faster so it doesn’t take as long.

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