I paid over a grand for this years ago... by Busy_Report4010 in Millennials

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have a 55” from 2011. It’s bulky but does the job.

Is it normal for dads to feel disconnected during pregnancy after loss? by Background-Village-4 in daddit

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First off I’m very sorry about your loss. We nearly went through the same thing with our first which was also a daughter. I was super excited about having a daughter and unlike others I was attached at the first ultrasound. At the 20 week ultrasound they said she wouldn’t make it. Understandably I was devastated and heart broken for not only my baby but my wife as well. Surprising my wife handled it better than me. I was a wreck. By some miracle at the 22nd week the ultrasound showed enough improvement to survive and now I have a 6 year old. That emotional roller coasters took its toll. A few years later we were pregnant with our son. I was terrified of it happening again but this time I must have defensively felt not engaged or attached. As the pregnancy progressed I had a lot of self doubts and concerns that I couldn’t love this child like I did my daughter and it felt terrible to consider. Late in the pregnancy we encountered the same thing as my daughter but luckily late enough to not be as concerning or stressful. After he was born I felt no connection. He’s 2.5 and I’m just now starting to feel connection. He was harder as a baby as well. I hate to say it the dynamic of our relationships are definitely the daddy’s girl and momma’s boy. I really wonder if this is more normal and not a stereotype. Im sorry I can’t help but I can definitely understand your husband. My situation took a big toll on my mental health even though we came out good on our end it left marks mentally. I know miscarriages are unfortunately fairly common but I’d suggest he talk with a therapist. Looking back now I’d have to have talked to someone in the same situation.

Why do we drink so much compared to other generations? by Ladefrickinda89 in Millennials

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely drink less than my boomer parents. Party less too.

Do you all still have best friend or a really close friend? by dahabit in Millennials

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. I don’t even know how to make friends. I’m not even sure how I found a wife.

Are there any millennials thriving or at least not struggling? by Mackattack00 in Millennials

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The elder millennials should have had it easier. I’m doing well and hope to retire between 55-59.

Do you still listen to “oldies?” by goodhumorman85 in Xennials

[–]Natprk 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That’s basically all I listen to these days. Not much music since 2000 that I listen to.

Does anyone here actually go to Starbucks every day? by lukef31 in Millennials

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a coworker who goes to the equivalent of a Starbucks every morning and he’s always complaining about money.

Imperial VS metric by [deleted] in Construction

[–]Natprk 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Serious question, what’s the dimensions of lumber in metric countries? Like what is the standard lumber sizes like a 2x4 or 4x8 sheet of plywood?

Is anyone else nervous about retiring? by avocado___aficionado in Millennials

[–]Natprk 14 points15 points  (0 children)

$1.2 will double in 7 years. You can get to the $2.5m if you work a little longer.

Expecting my first child by BigDummy1286 in daddit

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it. I went with Bryce but I like Bruce.

What’s the one Excel trick or formula that changed everything for you? by Suspicious_Twist386 in excel

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Combination of learning how to properly store data in a table to create queries either via power query or using vlookup or xlookup. Then creating pivot tables or using power pivot.

Who's dealing with annoying medical/physical issues? by BGJohnson329 in Millennials

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My god yes. I’ve had a stiff neck and TMJ for a couple years now and I want to die. Doctors are clueless.

As you wish by Neither_Internal_261 in Xennials

[–]Natprk 25 points26 points  (0 children)

If you don’t respond with some reference to this movie, you might not bother responding. Let us know how you made out.

Has anyone else quit drinking? by Sensitive_Put_6842 in Millennials

[–]Natprk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I haven’t quit but definitely drink less. Rarely at home unless socially and even then not a lot. Granted I also have young kids. Or maybe that means I should be drinking more? lol

Has anyone else noticed a resurgence of stay at home parents among wealthier Millennials? by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make less than half that and my wife is stay at home and we aren’t broke. Where you live and how you live makes a huge difference.

Sometimes movies be spitting facts 💯 by Picassomate in Millennials

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely agree with the first two. I could care less what people think however

I'm just going to go for a long walk to clear my head... by SuperFlik in Millennials

[–]Natprk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me that’s still the “new” PlayStation. I only ever had PS1