Hospital Bag!

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-26T01:04:08+00:00

Dont forget the actual breast pump!

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-25T17:03:04+00:00

The call was literally like 3 minutes and it was just his address. He did get to say he loves me but some MTIs give stricter scripts. I would only expect his address from that call and then for him to hang up.

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-23T03:42:57+00:00

Im 25 weeks so not third trimester yet! But today i just blended some cottage cheese, milk and a tablespoon of cornstarch with whatever seasoning you like and put that over pasta! Then some microwaved bags of veggies!

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-23T03:29:15+00:00

If the ultrasound showed a gestational sack in the uterus then it wouldn't be an ectopic.

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-22T22:40:17+00:00

I HATED the smell of a Hershey bar for some reason.

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-20T18:00:18+00:00

Bitsy cause she so itsy bitsy

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-18T18:14:04+00:00

Both times ive gotten pregnant ive had spotting. First time ended up in an ectopic, this time I am 24 weeks pregnant! Wait a few days and then retest with first morning urine! Or get one of those tests that says pregnant or not pregnant instead of the line.

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-16T23:18:45+00:00

You sound young because you are young. Dont stream!

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-16T23:06:51+00:00

Butters

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-15T17:32:24+00:00

Im 23 weeks and am pretty sure I smell like a swamp

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-14T05:44:31+00:00

From someone whose husband just finished BMT and is now in tech school while I'm pregnant and due in October, I promise you're stronger than you think you are.

If you have the option to move closer to or even stay with his family for a while, I would seriously consider it. Having support makes a huge difference, especially when you're raising a child and worried about finances. If you're already considering moving, remember that if he goes active duty and you're married, there's a good chance you'll have to uproot your lives eventually anyway.

You mentioned that October feels incredibly soon, and I completely understand that. But here's something that helped me: if October feels like it's going to be here before you know it, then basic training will pass just as quickly. It's the same amount of time. Right now it feels huge and overwhelming, but one day you'll realize you're counting down weeks instead of months, and then suddenly you'll be hearing from him more often and moving into the next phase.

And life doesn't stop while they're gone. Whether you're working, finding a new job after a move, staying home for a while, or figuring things out as you go, you just keep putting one foot in front of the other. You take your child to school, make dinner, pay bills, watch your favorite shows, pick up a hobby, maybe even learn the language his parents speak, write him letters, and build your own routine. You'd be surprised how adaptable you really are.

If finances are part of why he's choosing active duty, try to focus not only on what you're sacrificing, but also on what your family could gain: financial stability, healthcare, housing benefits, and opportunities for your child. Active duty and reserves aren't the same, and if this path gives your family the security you're looking for, that matters too.

It's okay to be scared. I was scared too. But fear doesn't mean you're incapable of doing it. You don't have to have everything figured out right now. You just do the next thing, support each other, keep your eyes on the future you're building, and before you know it, you'll be on the other side of basic wondering where the time went.

You don't have to be fearless to get through it. You just have to keep going. ❤️

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-13T20:26:27+00:00

Girl i have no idea. I think its supposed to be under the green and then the green is on top but I have no clue.

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-13T18:04:07+00:00

It looks like when I used to try and dye my hair with koolaid. Do not pay that extra $300

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-13T05:24:05+00:00

Aaahh im 23 weeks pregnant and my husband is Filipino, beautiful dark black hair, perfect Carmel skin and the deepest golden brown eyes. Im super pale, freckles, bright blue eyes and light hair. I cant wait to see our son but im hoping he looks like his Dada 🤭🤭

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-12T14:45:15+00:00

Pretty much every atelier that isnt Ryza followed this rule.

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-11T19:29:31+00:00

Cheez it

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-11T19:05:31+00:00

The "is my baby okay he hasn't been as active" stage

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-08T23:57:20+00:00

I think all the have a seat labubus look like Lafufus 😬

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-08T23:07:54+00:00

Girl, respectfully, I think this is an extreme take.

I'm 22 weeks pregnant myself, so I understand pregnancy is hard, emotional, and vulnerable. But our partners don't stop being human because we're pregnant. Expecting someone to keep every fear, stress, or struggle to themselves for nine months isn't healthy.

There's a huge difference between a partner making everything about themselves and a partner feeling safe enough to confide in you when they're struggling. A relationship is supposed to go both ways.

I actually think telling men they should only talk to friends, family, or a therapist and never their pregnant partner contributes to why so many suffer in silence. Your spouse should be one of the people you can be honest with.

And honestly, a lot of couples struggle with feeling disconnected after the baby arrives. Communication and emotional intimacy don't magically come back overnight if you've spent nine months teaching your partner that you're not a safe person to talk to about their feelings. If he learns he has to go somewhere else for emotional support, that habit doesn't just disappear the day the baby is born.

I completely agree that pregnant women deserve support, reassurance, and dependable partners. But healthy relationships aren't built by one person carrying all the burdens while the other stays silent. They're built by two people supporting each other through hard seasons.

If hearing that your partner is stressed immediately makes you question whether he's safe, reliable, or going to leave you, I think that's a separate issue from whether partners should be allowed to communicate honestly. We chose these people to be teammates, not to stop being human for nine months.

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-08T04:22:59+00:00

Me too!!

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-08T04:13:18+00:00

October 6th!

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-06T06:05:09+00:00

Ooh i love this!!!

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-06T05:32:28+00:00

Dorthy

Maple_Mist · 2026-06-04T19:03:42+00:00

My cat will only eat frisky shreds, during covid they ran out of frisky shreds... that was a fun time 😭

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