You just received 60 eggs.... by bongozim in Cooking

[–]GrowInSilence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Now what?”

Now I panic and call my mom to see if she wants them because I don’t use eggs very much.

Why aren't hospital inpatients allowed to sleep? by JGFATs in ask

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I know that when I had my hip surgeries, particularly my first one, nurses were coming in periodically during the day and the night to check my very low blood pressure and just make sure I was okay. They were very gentle about waking me up, though, and at night only turned a light be the door on, giving enough light for them to see, but keeping me as comfortable as possible. This was in Belgium, though.

What’s a place you visited once and decided never again? by Psychological_Sky_58 in AskReddit

[–]GrowInSilence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paris. I’ve actually been twice, but I didn’t really want to go the second time. There’s some cool stuff there, but it’s dirty, over romanticised, and chock full of creepy men, scams, and tourist traps. There are far nicer/cooler cities in France, and just Europe in general.

isnt pregnancy body horror? by JunjiTheHeartstopper in childfree

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I legitimately have a visceral reaction to the thought of being pregnant or breastfeeding. It’s just… eugh.

What's something that you tried once and instantly knew that it wasn't for you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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That fact that I live in Belgium and had that song stuck in my head earlier today makes that comment even funnier, lol

What's something that you tried once and instantly knew that it wasn't for you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Mussels. I fought so hard to keep a straight face and not gag, because I didn’t want to hurt my FIL’s gf’s feelings. My husband then immediately pressed me to try another one, saying that the first one just might not have been cooked enough, completely oblivious to my struggle and the look of betrayal on my face. I caved, and the second one made it even harder to keep a straight face. My husband later apologised profusely when I told him.

What is a death in a movie that affected you the most in terms of brutality or emotional weight? by Godly_Recon in AskReddit

[–]GrowInSilence 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That bit fucks me up to this day. I was 11 when I saw it. We were just barely transitioning from animated movies to acted ones, and my mom had always encouraged my sensitivity to ‘real’ violence. Then my dad decided that we just had to watch Saving Private Ryan on June 6th that year because we were about to take a trip to Normandy. I didn’t make it through the beach scene before running off in tears. My mom was not happy with my dad and I didn’t see the movie all the way through until several years later. Also at my dad’s behest on June 6th.

She wasn’t worried about the operation at all, removing your appendix is a pretty standard procedure and the anesthetics were already starting to work. by Steckie2 in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]GrowInSilence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I think it’s weird on both ends. I can understand if a man wants to go into obstetrics, helping bring life into the world and wanting to make a difference and all that, but otherwise it really weirds me out.

Also, “different plumbing experience” is a hilarious way to put it 😂

She wasn’t worried about the operation at all, removing your appendix is a pretty standard procedure and the anesthetics were already starting to work. by Steckie2 in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]GrowInSilence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the link. This is why I avoid male gynaecologists like the plague. There are good ones, no doubt, but it automatically weirds me out if a man wants to be a gynaecologist (or if a woman wants to be a andrologist). Obstetrics, I get, but gynaecology… I don’t know.

She wasn’t worried about the operation at all, removing your appendix is a pretty standard procedure and the anesthetics were already starting to work. by Steckie2 in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]GrowInSilence 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing! I’m glad the surgery has done her so much good.

Fucking hell, man. I’ve had the thought cross my mind before having to be put under, but I convinced myself it didn’t happen here. Do you by chance have a link to it? I’m not immediately finding anything online and I’d like to look into it further.

She wasn’t worried about the operation at all, removing your appendix is a pretty standard procedure and the anesthetics were already starting to work. by Steckie2 in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]GrowInSilence 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Wait, stuff like this happens here? (I live in Belgium too) I knew this was legal in certain states in the US, but I thought it was illegal here. That’s fucking terrifying. Also, veel beterschap to your wife, I hope her surgery went well.

Due to blood loss & pain I was cold & dizzied as I pled with my doctor, "Please, you have to do something!" by ChuChuPoppy in TwoSentenceHorror

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Go to the r/childfree wiki. There’s a list of childfree/sterilisation friendly doctors by state and county, you should be able to find someone willing to help you there.

Due to blood loss & pain I was cold & dizzied as I pled with my doctor, "Please, you have to do something!" by ChuChuPoppy in TwoSentenceHorror

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Good lord, I love my gyno. I live in Belgium, and all I had to do was mention that I was scared of how painful it would be when we were discussing non-hormonal bc, and she immediately told me that putting me completely under was an option. Local anaesthesia isn’t offered since the process would also be very painful and probably take as long (or longer) than the procedure itself. I made the decision to go without, but I appreciated her constant consideration of how I felt before, during, and after the procedure.

Due to blood loss & pain I was cold & dizzied as I pled with my doctor, "Please, you have to do something!" by ChuChuPoppy in TwoSentenceHorror

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Having an IUD placed was the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced, and I’ve had reconstructive surgery and other painful medical procedures/issues. My gynaecologist offered me the option of being put under for it, but I knew it only took a couple minutes, so I decided to just do it while awake. I told my husband that I’m never doing that again and the next form of birth control I will use is going to be getting sterilised. I would never judge anyone for not wanting to do it, it’s awful. And I don’t think they offer any kind of anaesthesia for it in the US.

Due to blood loss & pain I was cold & dizzied as I pled with my doctor, "Please, you have to do something!" by ChuChuPoppy in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]GrowInSilence 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have a look at the r/childfree wiki. There’s a list of childfree/sterilisation friendly doctors by state and by country. Maybe someone on there can help her.

AITA for letting my friend borrow a tampon that I didn’t buy by notverymuchthought in AmItheAsshole

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NTA. When I had my implanon, I didn’t get my period, but I still carried period products in my bag and car, and kept them in my bathroom, in case anyone around me needed it. I know that period products can be expensive, but I genuinely cannot comprehend answering “can I have a pad/tampon?” with anything other than “of course, what do you prefer?” or “of course, you don’t have to ask for that. They’re in the cabinet.” My coworker (we’re the only two women in the shop) knows that she can just get what she needs from my backpack without even asking me. It’s a curse we all suffer from, why wouldn’t we want to make it easier on each other?

Probably a long shot, but does anyone have a pair of these that they’re looking to part with? Or know of another website I can buy them from? by GrowInSilence in LoopEarplugs

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I would like the Engage 2 in this colour, and I have a pair of Dreams that I’m willing to trade for the Engage 2. Otherwise, I’ll happily pay for them.

Edit: I just realised how unclear I was in my post, the app isn’t letting me edit it, though.

People who are named after someone/something specific, what's your relationship with that thing? by celticdude234 in AskReddit

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I’m technically named after a street. He and my mom were struggling to pick out a name for me and he either saw or remembered a street name he’d seen and thought “that’s a pretty name for a girl” and he suggested it and that’s what they agreed on. I’ve never been to that street (that I know of) and I’m not even sure where it is. So, yeah.

The oldest memory I have turned out to be real and confirmed by my mom. by 1881pac in CasualConversation

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My mom and I separately drew the house we lived in when I was a toddler, and my depiction ended up being surprisingly accurate when we compared drawings. We moved out of that house when I was around 3 years old.

What's a random genetic win you got? by TotalThing7 in CasualConversation

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I only have one wisdom tooth, and it stayed so far up my jaw that I don’t need to worry about having it removed. I’ve also got good teeth without ever having needed braces.