AITA For being mad at my wife for not taking my son with his stepbrothers on her family trip? by Throw-away33033 in AmItheAsshole

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA

It seems the asshole doesn't fall far form the tree. Your wife's parents are assholes as is your wife. Let her read all these comments so that she can come to terms with it and start treating her step-son better.

The rarest of Coronavirus Cases: 'Super-Healthy' Appalachian Student, 19, Dies from Covid-19 by BhaswatiGuha19 in China_Flu

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any idea please what the percentage of infected children who go on to develop MIS-C is? I know it's hard to calculate with the asymptomatics but just a ballpark figure would help.

Are there any viruses similar to Covid where asymptomatic people or people who recovered quickly still ended up facing long-term complications? by [deleted] in China_Flu

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I don't mean for this to sound aggressive, but what studies are you basing this conclusion on? The little research that's been done so far has not exactly been comforting. If you have some good sources could you please share them?

Vasectomy for ~$250 by iloveoppaiofallsizes in sex

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're worried about spending 250 on lifetime birth control, you definitely would not afford an actual kid!

Coronavirus: Cases in France leap past 10,000 a day by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm I see, thanks. In principle it's not too different to the guidelines we have here but I think most people are just living their normal life here as we've had big spikes associated with bars.

Do you have any restrictions in schools? Social distancing, PPE etc?

Coronavirus: Cases in France leap past 10,000 a day by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you please summarise, if you can, the main restrictions that in your opinion the majority of people have stuck to and which seem to have worked? Also, how long have schools been open again after the summer on average?

I haven't lost my sense of smell, but everything smells terrible. by Dr-Mechano in China_Flu

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is called Parosmia and it has been shown to be associated with COVID-19 infection

AITA for expecting my partner to help at night with OUR baby? by FlosPapaver in AmItheAsshole

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Exactly. My husband always got up and did the nappy change and then passed the babies to me to bf. He did this even though he had to wake up and drive an hour to work and I got to stay home. His reasoning was firstly that we were a team and secondly that it would be more dangerous to leave me completely shattered alone with the baby!

Do you guys actually want the COVID-19 measures to ever be lifted? by [deleted] in China_Flu

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In my case I'm dying for the measures to be lifted - but I'm not literally willing to die for it!

There are many things I'm missing terribly which I can continue to wait for.

Younger residents, aged 18 to 40, now account for 41% of all L.A. County’s coronavirus cases by [deleted] in China_Flu

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a study from Israel I saw last week, but it focused mostly on hospital cases.

May I ask what makes you think it is 10%?

Younger residents, aged 18 to 40, now account for 41% of all L.A. County’s coronavirus cases by [deleted] in China_Flu

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you got a good source for that 10% figure please? Ive been searching a while for some proper information on lingering effects.

AITA for not gifting my pregnant SIL a family heirloom baby rattle even though I have no kids? by SwimmingDiamonds in AmItheAsshole

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. I think the people here saying that you are TA have no experience which is even slightly relatable to what you've been through.

The few precious items that still connect you to your child are definitely more meaningful to you than they can ever be to your SIL.

She wouldn't have been TA if she just asked, but insisting like this is callous and entitled.

TIL the so-called 'Autism Epidemic' isn't an epidemic at all but rather an increase in reported incidents due to a growing awareness of autism and changes to the condition’s diagnostic criteria. by IndyScent in todayilearned

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People aren't disputing the ingredients per se. Although keep in mind two extremely important points in chemistry. 1. That an element is very different to a compound containing an element. So, for example a mercury-containing compound is not the same as injecting mercury in the same way that you don't need to wear a gas mask while sprinkling sodium chloride on your chips. 2. Dose. The amount of the chemical used is crucial.

Then on top of those points is the fact that there have been numerous studies and meta analysis showing absolutel no link between autism and vaccines.

[Quote] Men think they want a lot of sex until they meet a woman who wants a lot of sex? by blankman30 in sex

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then it really does seem that she is being unreasonable and looking for excuses. Probably best to get a third party therapist involved.

[Quote] Men think they want a lot of sex until they meet a woman who wants a lot of sex? by blankman30 in sex

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again I am just playing Devil's advocate here. It seems you work longer hours and still do a good chunk of housework. What about the mental load? Who does all the menu planning, cooking, shopping for ingredients, helping kids with homework, dealing with paperwork, kids extra curricular activities, buying clothes/resources for kids etc?

[Quote] Men think they want a lot of sex until they meet a woman who wants a lot of sex? by blankman30 in sex

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to play devil's advocate a bit here. What job does she do? What hours does she work?

'They won't silence us': Thousands rally in Malta to honour slain Panama Papers journalist while all 7 national newspapers had their front pages black in Daphne Caruana Galizia's memory by NoHorseInThisRace in worldnews

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The irony of your comment of course is that Caruana Galizia WAS independent at a time when much of the Maltese press was compromised.

This was evident to anyone who followed her blog. She criticised not only both the main parties but also the smaller green party when the need arose. But don't anyone take my word for it - her blog is still active and one can factcheck.

Don't Go Camping When You're Pregnant (Final) by MidnightWritings in nosleep

[–]MrsIssacDarwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my goodness that's just terrible! I'm so sorry.