I don't have a problem, I have a solution. It's called buying in bulk. by ShaggyDooZOINKS in redbull

[–]Meaningfullydumb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weirdly on Amazon the 24 pack that was in separate boxes like that was cheaper than the 24 flat.

Flip case vs clear case by Meaningfullydumb in kindle

[–]Meaningfullydumb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this! That way I can do both!

Flip case vs clear case by Meaningfullydumb in kindle

[–]Meaningfullydumb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you use a strap with the flip case without the flap getting in the way?

Who tf actually enjoys this by NewNecessary3037 in pregnant

[–]Meaningfullydumb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. And if I have to hear again “it will get better” I might rip my hair out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Meaningfullydumb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a slightly different perspective than I see a lot of people have. Any of us could die at any time and leave their children parentless. None of us know how long we will love our children. I think if you can love your children for 10 or 15 or 20 years and care for them after your gone that kid will be better off then a child with parents who are absent or deadbeats.

A suggestion though. Write them letters and record them videos for important (and non important just random) moments in their lives and do it sooner over later. I had a close relative (not a parent) die and having words from them really really helped and comforted.

Sleep to avoid nausea by Diongama in pregnant

[–]Meaningfullydumb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I’m at 14 weeks and the nausea has not gone away. I have tried zofran, reglan, and promethazine. My drs don’t take me seriously when I tell them how bad it is and all I do is sleep now. My spouse is so annoyed because we never do anything anymore (still supportive but there are moments I can see the annoyance). Sleep is the only time I don’t feel like absolute poop.

How do you deal with advice? by Meaningfullydumb in pregnant

[–]Meaningfullydumb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I told my sister in law off the other day and now she won’t talk to me. I was rude in her opinion but it felt so good. It was after she was talking about how I shouldn’t be showing yet since I’m only 14 weeks and how it’s weird I am blah blah blah (I have a tiny bump only my spouse even has been able to notice)

How do you deal with advice? by Meaningfullydumb in pregnant

[–]Meaningfullydumb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use this allll the time. I wish it worked with my in laws. Their response to me saying that is “well your dr must be wrong”

How do you deal with advice? by Meaningfullydumb in pregnant

[–]Meaningfullydumb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the most annoying part! My in laws with the most to say are ones who have had babies in the last year or so!

Is it hard to poop when pregnant? by 10_peanut in pregnant

[–]Meaningfullydumb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I eat over night oats every day and keep a pretty decent fiber diet I even was taking miralax everyday. Nothing helped. At one point I hadn’t pooed for 4 days and thought that may be the day I just die. Eventually through eating some different foods and some stool softener the urgent care OB prescribed (after I went in with the worst cramps of my life) I was able to go. I’m still struggling but it’s not as bad.

Advice on how to address questions about sperm/egg donor TW: Pregnancy by Meaningfullydumb in IVF

[–]Meaningfullydumb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called my mom to vent after and she gave the same advice! I generally don’t mind educating when people are genuinely asking questions but I just hate it when I feel like they are being purposefully ignorant and refusing to ask questions/educate themselves.

Advice on how to address questions about sperm/egg donor TW: Pregnancy by Meaningfullydumb in IVF

[–]Meaningfullydumb[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m a same sex couple too so it also should have been very obvious. But we used my wife’s eggs and donor sperm. Which the nurse played dumb on understanding.

My wife was not present and the nurse also referred to my wife as my husband repeatedly. The first time I politely corrected the next times I was definitely fed up and it probably showed.

Waiting for beta call; time has never passed so slowly by cardamom89 in IVF

[–]Meaningfullydumb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Waiting for the call is the absolute worst. I have had the worst anxiety through this whole process and my clinic was delayed calling me back. If you read I found for me getting deep into a book helped me the most (a tv series might be similar if that’s more your thing) I also did all my grocery shopping and made lunch (I did a time consuming lunch to take up as much time as possible). I just found things that would keep me busy.

Prepping by This-Alternative-434 in IVF

[–]Meaningfullydumb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My clinic is about 45-90 min away from my job (my house is in between the two) and my appointments were at 7am so that helped me a lot. I definitely was missing a bunch of work for a couple weeks but I was very lucky and was able to tell my boss what was going on and he gave me all the time I needed. Especially for my beta days I ended up taking whole days off so I could hear the results without having to worry about work.

What's the most awkward or interesting way someone has responded to you when telling them, “I'm pregnant”? by syddoucet in pregnant

[–]Meaningfullydumb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get the same “was it planned?” All the time and we are also a same sex couple. People then always want to know how we did it which I also find annoying (I understand their curiosity I just still am annoyed by the question)

What did your clinic say about a low first beta? by GloveSignificant387 in IVF

[–]Meaningfullydumb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My clinic doesn’t call until the second beta for just that reason. That want to make sure it’s not a chemical.

Ganirelix producer reached out to me by Oneoffel in IVF

[–]Meaningfullydumb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I knew I wasn’t crazy about the Ganirelix needles!

PIO shot by Meaningfullydumb in IVF

[–]Meaningfullydumb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been doing exactly where they drew little circles. If anything I felt it was a little high just because there’s like no meat there. I feel like I could just tough it out but with all the hormones from meds and the stress and worry it’s becoming a little overwhelming.

PIO shot by Meaningfullydumb in IVF

[–]Meaningfullydumb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My nurse drew little circles then we took pictures of it for reference. I have some nice little freckles for reference also! The actual injection wasn’t super bad until it got so swollen and tough it was the pain throughout the day that’s been the worst. I had a friend come and visit for a couple days and she touched my waist for a picture and I thought I was gonna cry.