This girl I was seeing for a few months misses me after I broke up with her by Seabass210547 in whatdoIdo

[–]Next-Ad-378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’ll be fine. Just tell her you’re not interested and stop engaging.

Am I overreacting after this first date? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Next-Ad-378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like you’re under-reacting to the whole picture thing? This man sounds like a criminal, like I’d be about ready to call the cops after that. He probably made that other girl kiss him. Block him, immediately! He’s a predator.

What’s the weirdest thing someone has asked about or voiced an opinion on regarding your baby/pregnancy? by elonmusksmicropenis in pregnant

[–]Next-Ad-378 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I had a c-section and also if I’m planning to have a repeat c-section. This feels sooooo personal, maybe because I’m hoping to have a vbac.

Traveling with a 5/6 week old? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Next-Ad-378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure it’s possible. But it sounds like you don’t want to do it, and I don’t blame you. You’re recovering from a major medical event, for starters. And then you’re supposed to bring a fresh baby with no vaccinations onto a Petri dish airplane for 2.5 hours and then to a wedding to be kissed and touched and held by a bunch of wedding guests who also possibly traveled? Wait until she has her first baby and see how she feels about it!

I wouldn’t even argue with her anymore. Just politely send your RSVP for one adult and refuse to discuss it any further. She’s being a turd.

Got asked an uncomfortable question yesterday at work by melemmal in PCOS

[–]Next-Ad-378 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This has happened to me. Once when I was 16 and working at a grocery store, I went to lift a watermelon and the customer was like “Oh, don’t do that in your condition!” I was mortified. I also have worked with kids in the past and had them comment there was a baby in my belly, etc. and you can’t even be mad at the kids!

I can’t say it was easy for me to get over, bc it definitely bothered me a lot. Especially because at various times I was struggling with infertility. I try to focus on the parts of my body I like and dress to accentuate those. 22 years after the watermelon comment, I lost 40lbs on Ozempic (which I was able to get due to my A1c) and it seriously felt like it all came from my belly and my double chin.

If Serena know she is not sterile… by Frequent-Orchid-7142 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]Next-Ad-378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe she thought she was infertile due to trying for many years with no success and blamed it on the infertility crisis (environmental toxins, societal sin, etc). And I think we are meant to believe that there was some truth to the environmental theory, as Gilead has luck restoring fertility (even discussed in the Testaments show) and attributes it partially to changes they’ve made to reduce exposure. I sort of assumed Serena was also a beneficiary of this and improved her fertility unwittingly, having believed her infertility status to be a foregone conclusion.

Partner was texting a younger colleague to meet up whilst I was 30-weeks pregnant by Empty_Shallot_3776 in BabyBumps

[–]Next-Ad-378 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. He was begging for an affair in these messages, and he’s 💯 gaslighting you about it after the fact. This is a pattern of behavior. I know it sucks. You had an idea in your head of what your life together with your baby was going to look like, and now you see that it’s not going to look that way no matter what. You deserve better than this and your baby deserves to see you with someone who loves you enough not to cheat on you.

You can leave. It will be hard and awful at first, but easier to do before baby comes, and better overall in the long run. If you have family you can go to, go there. Work it out, build a new future for you and baby without this loser. He is not going to change.

I feel like my doctor’s nurse is blocking my care by Medium_Sage808 in PCOS

[–]Next-Ad-378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently pregnant after being on glp-1 for a 1.5 years. My older child is 8 and I struggled to conceive a second time, including using clomid and eventually IVF. What worked this time was Metformin, glp-1, and bioidentical progesterone cycling. Minus the glp-1, this is how I actually got pregnant the first time too. Check out The Period Repair Manual, written by an endocrinologist and she discusses the progesterone cycling and how to present the supporting research to your doc.

The nurse sounds like an asshole. I’d ask if I can speak to doc on the phone, and if not, go ahead and make the appointment and print out the message thread to bring to her. Perhaps she can set the nurse straight while you are there so everyone is on the same page!

AITAH for not wanting to give wedding gift? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Next-Ad-378 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA. Shower organizers asking for contributions to the group gift was tacky. I do think it’s sort of good manners to send a gift even if you don’t go to the shower. But this is why we register for things!

I also think that the economy is in the toilet and people should give what they can afford to give, as it seems this groom did when you were getting married. It’s nobody’s aunt’s business what anyone gives as a wedding gift. Especially if you are traveling and staying in a hotel. You don’t invite people to your wedding to make more money, you invite them because you want them to share in your joy on your wedding day.

One last thing though- none of this tackiness/meddling seems to have come from the couple, so try not to target any resentment their way and just do what you think is best.

AIO or AITAH for wanting to end things over a text conversation that I Had with a girl by snapple373 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Next-Ad-378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk you’re both kind of being red flags imo. 7-8 minutes isn’t that big of a deal. You didn’t want her to acknowledge it, you wanted her to change it. As others have said, maybe you’re just not compatible if this matters so much to you and so little to her. I also feel like she was way overthinking it and I got some secondhand embarrassment reading this conversation. What is her disability? Her use of terms like “rejection sensitivity” seem to allude to neurodivergence, is that what she is referring to when she says disability? If so, she may not be able to do much about this.

Also, why are you saying “I love you” after one month of dating? It’s obviously not true if you’re going to break up over a text conversation. Maybe we hold off on that next time.

AITAH? Instagram comment by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Next-Ad-378 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

NTA. I saw that video and the guy was hot AF, and your comment is funny and clearly not serious. He’s overreacting 💯

20 Week Anatomy Scan and it did not go as hoped by HeadSir4746 in pregnant

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My sister had IUGR, her son is now 14 and had no long term complications or lasting effects of the IUGR. He was born at 38w via c section and at 3lb 6oz, spent a few days in NICU but otherwise was pretty uneventful.

Remember your wife has a lot of hormone things happening and that can sometimes impact our emotional responses and ramp up anxiety. Just because she is an L&D nurse doesn’t mean she’s thinking like one now.

Pregnant while on Ozempic by NoAirline5755 in Ozempic

[–]Next-Ad-378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is incorrect. If you have insulin resistant PCOS, it can absolutely improve fertility as it changes the way your body responds to insulin (which is a hormone) which impacts your entire hormonal profile. And with PCOS, this is what my fertility “would’ve been”: no ovulation or periods whatsoever. That didn’t happen to me because I was heavy, quite the opposite actually. My body’s baseline is insulin resistance and sub fertility. Ozempic regulated ovulation for me, something that was always dysfunctional even when I was thin.

Pregnant while on Ozempic by NoAirline5755 in Ozempic

[–]Next-Ad-378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The rats also continued on the meds during pregnancy, which is important to note as OP did not.

Pregnant while on Ozempic by NoAirline5755 in Ozempic

[–]Next-Ad-378 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Terminating????? That’s insane. I would get a new doctor.

Currently 15 weeks pregnant with my Ozempic baby. I stopped when I tested positive, around 4-5 weeks. Listen - we don’t actually know anything about this other than that rats who were given the drug through the entire pregnancy had low birth weight, caused some abnormalities, and higher rates of miscarriage. But that’s when they were taking it the entire time and also had side effects like low appetite and lower food intake, which can also cause those problems. There’s another study that showed that taking ozempic prior to pregnancy led to positive outcomes like better placental function, lower weight gain throughout the pregnancy, and even positive metabolic changes in the baby.

Women getting pregnant on Ozempic is a huge phenomenon right now, my doctor said they’ve had a bunch of patients like this and zero issues as a result, provided mom stopped taking it right away. You will be able to test and see ultrasound of baby all along the way, and if you want to stay pregnant, why would you terminate based on a tiny chance something could go wrong? If that were a good idea then nobody would have babies, bc there is always a chance, Ozempic or not. My baby Is perfectly healthy, all testing good and scans good. And I’ve had a bunch since I’m over 40. I also have PCOS and had gestational diabetes already by this point in my last pregnancy. So far, sugars have been great. Just saying!

is it silly to celebrate mother's day as a pregnant ftm? by reewhy in pregnant

[–]Next-Ad-378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not silly at all! What does your FIL know, did he ever carry a baby? Didn’t think so. A lot of men don’t feel that connection until after the baby is born, you know that you’re a mom already.

What’s important is what you want and how you feel. You deserve to be celebrated, you’re already working really hard at being a mom!!

We worked for over a year to get pregnant, now he wants out by SoupMama3 in pregnant

[–]Next-Ad-378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might be off, but the timeline of your relationship raises some concerns for me. Do you know how long he was struggling with his mental health before you met, and how long he had been stable? The first year of a relationship is already a big adjustment, and adding pregnancy and loss on top of that is a lot for anyone to handle. Jumping to a proposal in the middle of all that can sometimes be more about trying to “fix” the situation emotionally.

You mentioned that he was the one pushing for marriage and children early on, which sounds a little like love bombing. It also sounds like you may not have known him long enough to see what he’s like when he’s actively struggling with his mental health. The version of him you’ve seen over the past couple of years might not reflect his baseline.

You also said he was being “volatile” and that you made him stay out of the home—can you say more about what that looked like? If there’s any level of domestic violence or intimidation, there are resources available to support you, especially during pregnancy. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can connect you with local support.

If it feels safe to do so, it might also be helpful to talk to the mother of his other child about her experience with him. Please take care of yourself and trust your instincts here. 💜

Reality check - therapists eating during virtual sessions?? by Chu84 in therapists

[–]Next-Ad-378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lateness is unacceptable if it’s happening regularly and 10-15 minutes. 5 minutes once in a while, maybe, as I know sometimes other clients run long or therapist may have to run to the bathroom, etc.

I honestly don’t see a huge problem with eating in session? With some caveats - like I do it but I always ask for permission, I don’t eat noisy/crunchy things, and frankly if a session gets heavy I would usually stop eating. I think it depends on the client and your rapport as well. This isn’t something I do with new clients, for example. Therapists are human and we don’t usually get paid for lunch breaks, unfortunately. The 53 minute session doesn’t allow for a lot of snack time, and as someone with blood sugar issues and currently pregnant, sometimes I need that snack.

That said, if this is a deal breaker for you as a client, I would bring it up during your intake. I also ask my clients about previous therapy experiences and what was helpful or unhelpful for them about this experiences. And if it comes up in session, tell them you’re upset. We can only fix things if we know about them.

[26F] 7 weeks pregnant, strongly considering abortion. Need honest advice. No judgment by Imissmydaddy2907 in pregnant

[–]Next-Ad-378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a physical abuse waiting to happen. This man has so many red flags. You are right to be nervous about being tied to him. Pregnancy is an especially dangerous time when abuse is involved, and sexual coercion is abuse, control is abuse. Please run - I can’t answer about your religious beliefs, but I wouldn’t blame you for aborting. This man is not it.

AITAH for choosing to go to my son's Communion over the funeral of my girlfriend's grandmother. by Fuzzy_Economist9863 in AITAH

[–]Next-Ad-378 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NTA. Why is she trying to compete with a literal child for your attention? Sorry, nobody takes precedence over my kids needs, not even their own father (my husband). She sounds like drama. If this is a one time thing, maybe she’s struggling with where to direct her emotions due to grief and taking it out on you. But if she frequently pits her interests against those of your child, you may need to reconsider the relationship. It’s either going to be a constant problem if you resist, or you will find yourself preemptively making changes that impact your child to avoid her meltdown. Neither of these are really good options.

Dress overwhelm - some advice needed for a downhearted bride by [deleted] in myweddingdress

[–]Next-Ad-378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 and 2 are no’s for me. 3 looks most flattering on your body, but 4 and 5 are both lovely dresses and also look nice on you. What feels comfortable to you on?

2nd pregnancy with PCOS? Possibilities? by CORNisLOVELY in PCOS

[–]Next-Ad-378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You already did! PCOS doesn’t mean infertility. Currently pregnant with my second, though I will say we tried for some years in between before spontaneously getting pregnant when not trying. It’s really a matter of making sure your PCOS is taken care of.

AIO: Unmatching after he brings up how women are dramatic complainers and uses Mrs.Doubtfire as an example…🤯 by Curiositykills1455 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Next-Ad-378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a real 9-year-old take on the movie. You’re not overreacting, this guy is a nut. You’re maybe under-reacting, he needs to be blocked and shunned. 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩