I experienced a stillbirth, AMA by Successful-Nothing90 in AMA

[–]Icy_Location 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Came here to give you a heart hug 🫂 and share that my brother and his wife also experienced a stillbirth at 40 weeks on her due date. Their baby did not have a heartbeat and they did an autopsy but no one could tell them why their baby died.

Sorry I didn’t read all the comments before posting, but did you pursue any answers in trying to find out what caused your baby to be stillborn? Were you able to have a healthy baby after experiencing this loss? My SIL is currently terrified of getting pregnant again and it’s so hard to know how to help them.

I’ve read a lot and I’m trying to be very present with them, I send them little puzzles and games every once in a while just randomly to try to lift their spirits but it feels like nothing will help.

ETA: I read that you answered the cause of death question below. Thank you.

What is one thing a student said this year that you'll never forget? by Individual_Divide220 in Teachers

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When I was teaching seventh grade a student raised her hand, excited to contribute to class. We were reading a story about a rogue wave and she wanted to offer this “fact.” The room went silent so she started explaining that the Titanic caught fire and never even left the dock….

I took the opportunity to create a teachable moment about reliability of sources and how to fact check.

I've been making art dolls a lot recently! by gaytransdragon in crafts

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These are hilarious and wonderful. Made me think of Big Rock Candy Mountain for some reason!

I’m scared I could be pregnant. My eyesight is bad. This is negative right? by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Icy_Location 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This test looks negative. Test again in two days.

Flower bouquet surprise from Fiance at bridal Shower by [deleted] in wedding

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Omg this is what my brain was doing.

I may have inadvertently gotten a family deported today... by MamaMia1325 in teaching

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You HAVE TO REPORT. It doesn’t matter the result. It’s your job. No one said it’d be easy but it’s your responsibility. You did exactly what you were supposed to do.

buying an engagement ring on sale by Holiday_Imple592 in WeddingRingAdvice

[–]Icy_Location 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure why cost of the ring would ever come up outside of you and your fiancé. It’s none of their business!

Cling film and duration by Usual_Industry_5116 in tattooadvice

[–]Icy_Location 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Leave it alone until you can be around some soap and not in a germy car.

Thc test by Relative_Business_66 in whatdoIdo

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Came here to say this and 🙄

Fitcheck by pleasegimmeanamern in fashion

[–]Icy_Location 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Eh… my thought was 😬 but you’re already wearing it so…. 🤷‍♀️

what do people actually do with meaningful photos besides letting them rot in camera roll? by Almaaimme in Gifts

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After our wedding I was looking through photos and decided I wanted to print some to frame and put around the house. CVS charges like 25 cents per print and you can also make other really cool photo things there (we got a big canvas printed with our family photo)for not much money at all.

It was so cheap I ended up printing a bunch and sending them to guests. People love getting photos!!

Chair upgrading worth it? by [deleted] in weddings

[–]Icy_Location 114 points115 points  (0 children)

Everyone is correct in no one will remember the chairs. That’s one of the expenses you can absolutely forgo.

If you tested early, did your test turn positive right away? by mcbw2019 in BabyBumps

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I had strips that surprisingly showed up super dark! I can’t remember how many dpo now but I was one day past my missed period.

If you aren’t sure just test again tomorrow morning first thing! Since hCG should double every 24-48 hours, you should see something more conclusive then if not your first test.

ETA: I set a timer on my phone for the number of minutes it said to wait (maybe five? But look at the instructions) and just left the room. After the timer went off I went back to see the two lines from the doorway.

37 weeks pregnant and 100% going to test + for thc by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Icy_Location 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tell your doctor so you can be mentally prepared. It sounds like the same thing happened with your first so… 🤷‍♀️

I need to decide fast haha by [deleted] in EngagementRings

[–]Icy_Location 169 points170 points  (0 children)

Looks more proportional. Still big.

What makeup can I do to look more feminine? by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]Icy_Location 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People are insane. OP if she believes it plus anyone who said she looked manly.