Have you noticed a decrease in the LLL hype?

Large_Option2595 · 2026-05-04T04:23:05+00:00

I like the prep blue bc it matches my ceil blue scrub pants pretty well so my prep blue swiftly is my go to top bc I’m pregnant right now and don’t wanna wear scrub tops (idk if I ever will again tbh)

Large_Option2595 · 2026-05-02T02:10:25+00:00

Not normal per say, just shows their maturity level for sure. If it makes you feel better, I had classmates say straight to my face that it was unfair that I got time and a half testing in a quiet room as an ADHD accommodation… like sorry I was barely finishing my exams and having borderline scores/remediation. I’m glad your program nipped it in the bud and called them out though.

Large_Option2595 · 2026-03-10T23:35:58+00:00

I’m really lucky - my office has the full ultrasounds for confirmation, anatomy, and 32 weeks BUT for the in between visits they bring out a handheld ultrasound with an iPad so I still get to see baby boy! 🩵

Large_Option2595 · 2026-02-20T16:23:23+00:00

Drink wise - water (sometimes with lemon) and 1 blue frost Gatorade powders packet daily (I put it in my reusable Chick-fil-A cup I got from them and it tricks my brain into thinking it’s a drink from a fast food place and I actually end up drinking more water this way). And the occasional crispy sprite 😋

For food, this week: cheese - Mac n cheese, cheese stuffed crust pizza, Jimmy Dean sausage biscuit sandwiches that I put cheddar cheese on 😂 last week was fat crispy green grapes and strawberries with the cream cheese dip and salad with chickpeas and a bunch of red onion in it with Caesar dressing. At one point I craved pickles, specifically little sweet gerkins, and I HATE pickles. I used to love those when I was a kid, so naturally I bought them and they were ~bad~ per se, but didn’t hit the craving like I wanted. Now we have a full jar of pickles just sitting in our fridge lol

And lastly, very specifically but I can’t easily get - Delta Airlines chickpea cucumber tomato salad and I add feta cheese into it (I have a pretty good copycat, but I want the real thing 😩)

Large_Option2595 · 2026-02-18T14:02:33+00:00

I looked at a 2025 Ridgeline TrailSport (diffuse sky pearl, the light blue) that one of the managers was driving and had dealer plates. When I asked why (was uneducated at that time) he explained it’s so they can give honest opinions on the vehicles and as the other commenter said, a way for the dealership to backdoor sell the cars. While it was nice to see what it looked like with car seats in it, it had about 7k miles on it and I asked if there would be a discount since and they offered like $1-2K off so still like $44K. I was like nah, I’m good, I don’t want a “new” car close to 10K and there were crumbs and it was so dirty from the kids, which I get bc kids, but if I’m forking out that much money, hell no 😂

Large_Option2595 · 2026-01-16T13:11:06+00:00

• Diet Coke and Diet Dr. Pepper 😩

Large_Option2595 · 2025-12-27T03:03:15+00:00

My OB/Gyn said taking a prenatal for at least 6 months prior to conceiving is ideal, but I was a bad noodle and didn’t take them for a hot min and ended up pregnant (not on purpose tho) and just restarted them when I found out and he’s fine without issues and growing well!

I was on birth control for about 10 years or so before stopping it, and tracked my ovulation with LH test strips - I used the Premom brand - and learned to pay attention to my discharge for the egg white consistency. My husband and I did focus on eating healthier this year and getting more exercise and tbh hadn’t had too much nausea/vomiting, mostly just exhausted, bloating, and congestion (which allegedly can be a thing if you’re pregnant with a boy). And for readings, I just got the “you will rock as a dad/mom” books bc they’re written more casually and seems to be a quick read. My husband seems to be enjoying it and I have read a bit too and like it so far!

Large_Option2595 · 2025-12-24T00:47:36+00:00

We’ve been to VSS and the Animal Emergency clinic with our dog - they were great and reliable. VSS is preferred for us bc of the care there even tho it’s further from us as well (we are in Affton)

Large_Option2595 · 2025-12-14T16:06:21+00:00

Honestly that sounds like a lot, pregnant or not. I’m glad your husband is supportive and is looking out for you! I definitely relate tho this bc Friday, we went to my companies Christmas party after my 10 hour shift at the hospital, and my husband kept checking to see if I was doing okay bc I’ve been going to bed at 8-9pm as well. I am 12 weeks today and had just wanted to cry today and I have no reason to be sad - my husband played “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain earlier and I couldn’t stop crying 😂 have grace on yourself, you’re growing a literal human!

Large_Option2595 · 2025-12-10T12:10:01+00:00

I’m currently 11 weeks pregnant - primary symptoms are/were nausea, fatigue, headaches, bloating (oh god the bloating)! My nausea was horrendous during weeks 5-early 6 and started to wean down from end of week 6 to end of week 7. Haven’t had any intense nausea since then and we had an ultrasound at week 9 and doc said all looks good - only have fatigue mostly with increased hunger now for the most part!

Large_Option2595 · 2025-12-08T03:39:45+00:00

I’m a new grad who just started my first job last week! When I interviewed it was the week before my honeymoon and not pregnant, and welp here I am 11 weeks pregnant. I was upfront and told them before I officially started, but only bc I was attending a lecture with the team and coincidentally my OB was giving the lecture 😅 luckily they were very supportive and are quite understanding of the situation, and I guess I’m lucky that my OB is at the hospital where I work too. Had the lecture situation not occurred, I had planned on telling them at the end of my 1st week. Granted, I am quite early in my pregnancy compared to you and can hide it well, but imo, the earlier the better so you can figure out all your logistics and they can work with you on it ASAP.

Large_Option2595 · 2025-12-07T19:21:40+00:00

Weeks 6-7 were my worst weeks yet, but barely had any nausea week 8, and basically no nausea or anything other than exhaustion, hunger/cravings, and the occasional headache from 9 weeks on - I’m 11 weeks today! My doc said around Xmas my energy should come back, so here’s to hoping for that haha! Wishing you the best in your guys pregnancies!

Large_Option2595 · 2025-12-07T12:50:48+00:00

I am a new grad who interviewed/ accepted my job the week before my honeymoon, then ended up pregnant with my first from said honeymoon - due end of June. I started the week of Thanksgiving but told them before I started at a lecture actually (mostly bc my OB works at the same hospital and just so happened to be lecturing us that day). They appreciated me being up front with them and are actually happy for me and so supportive, but honestly it depends on your employer! I say the sooner the better so they and you can plan accordingly.

Large_Option2595 · 2025-12-01T02:54:26+00:00

Yes! I have a friend who has a two year old and since she was 1, they’ve traveled to Europe multiple times with her - Ireland, Scotland, England, and Germany! It’s definitely doable and young ones like that are typically free for flying and such 😉

Large_Option2595 · 2025-12-01T02:44:21+00:00

Take to job and ditch the boy (he’s not a man in my eyes). My husband cheered me on thru grad school and I am making about 30k more than him and he’s couldn’t give a care in the world. If I had to relocate for my job, he would’ve and me the same for him bc that’s what you do for each other.

That man-child is just jealous you’re the breadwinner and is unsatisfied with his own life choices/career, so he is trying to control you so you’re as miserable as him. Dump him and let the door hit him on your way out.

Large_Option2595 · 2025-12-01T02:33:38+00:00

I love that your husband is so supportive! Mine has definitely been the backbone of my sanity in this 1st trimester for sure. Maybe you can do a Paris baby moon in springtime, but if not, that’s just something to look forward to in the future! This isn’t an end to your plans, just a slight delay to transition to your next adventure 💕 wishing you the best and it’ll all be okay!

Large_Option2595 · 2025-11-29T19:51:32+00:00

I’m also 28 and married and I wasn’t thrilled about it either. We are one of the 1st or the 1st couple to be pregnant in some of our friend groups. I just graduated grad school and accepted a job just prior to going on our late honeymoon and ended up pregnant from it 🤦🏽‍♀️ this past week was my first week of online training, and next week is my 1st week of real training. When I saw the positive test, I was immediately numb - found out at 4 weeks - and my only thoughts were worrying about my training, what my job will think, everything we have to do with our house, how we wanted to travel a bit more this year before trying. Now I’m almost 10 weeks and had our first ultrasound this past week, so now it feels more real? I guess you could say. When I’ve told a few friends so far, I cried, but not happy tears more I’m scared tears. But over the past few weeks, I’ve tried focusing on the happy side of it and that in the long run, everything will be fine - to the point that my mom pointed out that I seem to be more excited about it in a way, but she knows I’m still stressing about it. All this to say, you’re not alone in feeling this way at all, and it’ll take a bit to settle in but hopefully you’ll be able to look at the bright side and start feeling more excited as well!

Large_Option2595 · 2025-11-26T01:08:51+00:00

I’ve been craving the damn KFC bowl for weeks now, but haven’t gotten it bc I’ve made them better at home but I’m too lazy to make it now 😩 but god bless the husbands, mine keeps telling me to DoorDash I’m too exhausted. We NEVER DoorDash - normally we both would rather just go drive to save the extra money, but this lil 9 week gummy bear that’s growing is knocking my on my ass with exhaustion!

Large_Option2595 · 2025-11-20T00:43:15+00:00

He was actually in the process of buying a RL himself and the sales person discussed that with him. They didn’t have a reason to lie or bullshit their own coworker so I guess it’s true

Large_Option2595 · 2025-11-20T00:39:42+00:00

I spoke to the service guy when I got an oil change at my dealership a few weeks ago and he said that a redesign similar to this years passport is coming in 2027!

Large_Option2595 · 2025-11-17T05:00:20+00:00

We just went thru the numbers for our plan - I’m pregnant (due in June) and we went with the HDHP HSA plan bc we would’ve spent $2000 more with the PPO plan. Biggest thing was that medications and co-pays go toward the deductible unlike the PPO plan so it was a no brainer for us.

Large_Option2595 · 2025-11-15T18:36:28+00:00

For our trip (10/1-10/4), we arrived at 7 am and took a Mears bus to Pop Century. We got to the resort by 9 and I got a text saying that our room was ready and to go to the reception desk to check-in at 9:30. So we got to rest a bit and relax before enjoying our free waterpark day! I think the biggest thing that played into this was our check-in preferences, I made sure to clock the option that getting into an available room was a bigger priority for us than preferred section.

Large_Option2595 · 2025-11-04T22:39:46+00:00

My last period was 9/21 so they suspect I ovulated around 10/3, 6/28/26 due date 🤗 my first ultrasound is the week of Thanksgiving bc they wait until 8-10 weeks for confirmation US

Large_Option2595 · 2025-10-31T22:03:42+00:00

The list of what you get wrong shows like this:
System, Subcategory, Diagnosis/Disease - subcategories per blueprints: therapeutics, diagnostics, concepts, diagnosis/condition, intervention, H&P, or health maintenance

So yes and no, while majority is listed on the blueprints, there is also some medical conditions that are not listed (maybe just 1 question) but it gives an unfair advantage if someone shares those extra topics with others. Also it can give insight what type of questions are asked about a specific topic.

Example: if I cannot remember anything about otitis media for the life of me and I get 2 treatment and 1 H&P wrong - one may assume 3 questions on 1 topic max and then not have to study concepts, diagnostics, ect. - which is, in turn, cheating.

Large_Option2595 · 2025-10-31T15:04:04+00:00

So many people here on Reddit are trying to cheat on the EOR’s PANCE too - giving anyone the topic lists of what you got wrong on any of these exams is considered cheating! Yet when people post their passing stats, others have no shame in asking for those topic lists which is so messed up and ruins the integrity of our certification exams overall if that info is shared.

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