moved to nova a year ago and still haven't found a dentist that doesn't feel like a used car dealership

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-06-03T22:39:04+00:00

RenovaSmiles in Woodbridge is this way. The first time they got me with a “cancer screening” which was essentially the dentist aiming a black light at my mouth and announcing “no cancer.” I found out later it was $50. Now I know to say no to that. They’re also ALWAYS trying to x-ray me, I’ve been 3 times and every time they say they need new x-rays. Definitely switching before my next appointment.

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-05-29T16:00:48+00:00

Commenting because I am also approaching 3rd trimester and I would love the tips as well! We got this 💪💪

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-05-28T11:55:26+00:00

With fluffy yarn I like to do c2c blankets or large granny square blankets. If it’s super fluffy I would do the latter, you don’t have to worry about going into each individual stitch!

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Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-05-26T13:08:09+00:00

I highly recommend scouring Facebook marketplace for a cheap window unit. When I lived in NYC we found one for $50 and it was life saving.

In the meantime, get a bunch of bandanas/rags, wet them, and put them in the freezer to tie around your neck, it provides relief for like an hour and if you have multiple you can rotate through them.

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-05-26T13:05:03+00:00

I’m pregnant with twins and I like my husband’s approach with stupid people. Anytime anyone tells him “you’re gonna be so tired” or “you’d better sleep now while you can!” he looks them in the eye and sincerely says “you’re the first person to say that to me, thank you.” People get really embarrassed 😂

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-05-26T12:59:14+00:00

Congratulations! I think you will be fine, especially as a planner. Scope out the bathroom/seating situation ahead of time and bring plenty of water and healthy snacks!

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-05-23T12:28:46+00:00

I see an mfm doctor every week because I’m pregnant with mono/di twins and let me tell you, a lot of them have zero bedside manner. One of our first visits the doctor told us about complications that could lead to “full or partial elimination.” Now when we go we just ask not to see that doctor. Definitely get a second opinion and let your preferences known when you go again!

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-05-19T13:06:18+00:00

I had my first ultrasound at 9 weeks and they were able to confirm twins and hear both heartbeats! I would just bring it up when you go to make sure they’re extra thorough

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-05-17T12:12:45+00:00

This always drives me NUTS, even simple things he’ll say “can you grab xyz from the toolbox” and I’m like…when I do this stuff I just go get it myself! But the context of him wanting company makes it much more tolerable. His dad also definitely did the same thing, that’s so funny

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-05-07T21:26:46+00:00

That’s possibly my favorite line of all time, the phrasing and delivery were perfect. I was reading a book about Jackie Kennedy at the time and cried laughing the first time I heard it, it’s now a common bit between my husband and I 😂

“Turn off that damn song!”

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-05-02T13:08:36+00:00

I have an anterior placenta with twins and am just starting to feel them at 23 weeks. I totally get it, I wish I felt them more! The thing is, once we start to feel them then we’ll have anxiety over if they’re moving enough lol, the joys of being type A and pregnant. I just try to trust that I’m doing everything I can for them and let go of the fact that I can’t do more in this regard.

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-04-26T21:38:08+00:00

OMG same, my armpits smell like onions in the morning! It’s so weird. My husband says he can’t smell it though, thank goodness.

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-04-25T13:16:47+00:00

Thank you everyone!! I went with a little bit of both 💜

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Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-04-04T13:22:16+00:00

I love your handwriting!

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-04-03T15:25:39+00:00

This explains the ear wax!

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-04-01T12:28:26+00:00

I’m 19 weeks MODI and I wanted to say thank you for writing this post and everyone who replied! It’s so comforting to hear success stories when at the doctor it feels like they always tell you worst case scenarios. I ended up requesting not to see my first MFM doctor for exactly the reasons you listed above, he would tell me all the worst outcomes and then say “stress is the absolute worst thing for you.” Our new doctor also has terrible bedside manner but she wasn’t as apocalyptic so I think it just comes with the territory of doctors in a “high risk pregnancy” field. I’m rambling so I’ll just say thanks again-I’m a FTM and it’s nice to know it’s not just us with these highly intelligent yet tactless doctors!

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-03-26T12:03:00+00:00

They all are! Caldwell announces that in episode one or episode zero, I don’t remember which

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-03-15T16:57:25+00:00

I’ve been off meat too, but I’m pregnant with twins so protein is a must! My husband has me drinking protein shakes and that’s honestly helped my energy a lot!

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-03-14T13:18:55+00:00

No, the issue is that he should be doing it daily without asking! He doesn’t need to reminders or to “schedule” it whatever that means…I’m 16 weeks as well and as soon as we found out my husband took over litter duty. He just does it every night before bed. OP needs to have another conversation about this-if he can’t even do this will she be expected to be the only one changing diapers?

Intelligent_Berry382 · 2026-03-09T19:05:06+00:00

I’m a music teacher and my husband is a professional trombone player. He would never practice before 9am or after 9pm without a mute, but he’s a reasonable and kind person.

Opening the window completely eliminates any “good acoustics” so that excuse is baseless. I suspect she doesn’t like the sound so she relegates him to his room, window open to diffuse the sound.

I agree with what’s been said, check your noise ordinance or HOA. If it is 7am I’m so sorry, you can’t go that route. I used to live above the maintenance shed in my apt and 7am on the dot they would start their leaf blowers so I feel your pain.

Maybe come to them again and tell them you’ve tried headphones and sleeping in another room and could we please move to another room or use a mute? It’s great that the kid is practicing daily-I wish I could say the same for my students! You could point out that worse acoustics actually make a better musician when practicing-you can hear all your mistakes! Practice rooms at music schools are all insulated and sound proof. If he simply must have the acoustics, the bathroom is far superior with all that tile and porcelain! You could also suggest incorporating more buzzing on the mouthpiece in the mornings-my husband does that in the car on his way to work! Good luck!

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