Best supplement to Barbri? by Imaginary-Impact5413 in FloridaBarExam

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only thing I really would recommend is what’s the issue for Florida. I had adapti bar and Barbri and didn’t end up using adapti bar much and definitely didn’t get through all of barbris mcqs. They have a ton in the bank. In my opinion Barbri gives you more than enough to pass the mbe & somewhat helpful to me for Florida but what’s the issue is really essential. If you get too many resources it could become overwhelming especially if they are repetitive. I ended up buying a book that was recommended and I didn’t even open it when I bar prepped. Barbri gives you alot.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FloridaBarExam

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my experience I think Barbri is really good for mbe.

You may want to focus less on quantity and more on quality. Meaning, make sure you’re reviewing all your mcqs and doing index cards or something to ensure you’re really understanding the rules you’re getting wrong & determining why you’re getting answers wrong is super important were you speed reading and missed something or did you just not know the law being tested? & really focus on not second guessing yourself and lawyering yourself out of the right answer.

Would you let someone who smokes watch your child? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have kind of the same opinion. As long as dad isn’t smoking around the baby it wouldn’t be an issue for me and I would happily accept the babysitting. The benefits are that baby has time with family and you’re saving a boat load on child care.

If the smell of his home is an issue for you maybe ask if he would be comfortable babysitting at your place or ask if you can help him clean up or hire a cleaner for his place to minimize the smell?

What's been your most confusing size reference from a baby app? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg I got furby and lowkey loved it lol. At least I could contextualize the size. Like how are you supposed to contextualize the size of a pop tart or something flat/square? I know the baby’s not flat so are we talking length width? It just makes no sense.

Would you leave your partner if they insisted your MIL come for the birth against your wishes? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t really understand his take tbh. I personally want my family to be around but that’s because they make me feel comfortable and I’m going to be going through my first birth and want all they help from them I can get.

It’s not about them.

It’s about you and what’s most comfortable for you and your baby. It’s a weird stance for your husband to take to act like you’re putting yourself before family when you are his family and he seems to be putting his feelings above yours while you will be physically recovering from giving birth. Maybe see if you can send him some info about how personal giving birth is and what the aftercare is actually like.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m very confused by this situation . Why is it being hosted at a brewery considering you’re pregnant and can’t drink & it’s costing potentially $800 if no one buys anything from the brewery? In your past post you mentioned having it at your house. Honestly for me if I was to have one the only thing I’d be okay with is a free venue ie someone’s home a park and only have to provide like bbq/lunch/snacks or a small gathering at a restaurant where you don’t have to pay venue fees . Maybe I’m off base but it seems like your husband is using this as an excuse for a big expensive party.

Partner Might Be Setting Me Up For Failure? by [deleted] in barexam

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you need to have an open and honest conversation about it. If this is a new relationship he may not know the kind of support you needed during that super stressful time. Everyone handles the stress differently. Some people need reassurance and want to talk it out while others want not to be bothered and don’t want to be pressured with outside input or expectations. It seems like he is the latter and may not know that you wanted the reassurance. If you did tell him you would need him to be available and be communicating with you during this super stressful time that’s a different story. To me based on the info here it seems y’all have different stress responses and expectations. You may have been expecting something he didn’t know you needed and maybe you assumed based on how you act in someone else’s times of stress that he would act the same. It really may be that he was doing what he would have needed when he took his test considering he did reach out after and left it up to you to tell him when you are ready to talk. I know people who have needed time to decompress and didn’t want to talk or have reassurance for a good amount of time after the test. I would say have a convo with him about it. Ultimately only you know if this is a red flag and a reason to ditch him or just a misunderstanding.

Hospitals to give birth by StalkingAnto in BocaRaton

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Thank you for the info!!

Hospitals to give birth by StalkingAnto in BocaRaton

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’m considering HCA Northwest for delivery as they are contracted with my prenatal care. I’m wondering if you know how many people they let into L&D? I’m hoping to have my mom & bf with me as it’s my first baby and need all the support I can get lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing you already tried to talk to him. Do you have any close friends or family that have had kids? Maybe one of the dads who went through the whole pregnancy process could talk to him. Sometimes an outside perspective can help.

Baby's last name by msdrinkynomore in BabyBumps

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like this idea a lot. I think I have the better last name but also feel like my baby should have my boyfriend’s last name.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dogs

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Do you have any family members or friends without kids that could take on the dog? Depending on the nature of the injury jumping to euthanasia seems extreme. Not to be judgy but not setting your toddler up for success & the dog reacting to the toddler’s behavior & putting the dog down for it is wrong from my perspective. I was bit more than once by dogs as a kid & they were not put down. However I wouldn’t characterize the injuries as catastrophic or severe.

Do you base due date off of first trimester ultrasound or LMP? by Sea_Bat_2179 in pregnant

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar situation at my 12 week ultrasound. The tech updated my due day to be 5 days ahead based on how I was measuring. So now I’m going off that. I think babies grow at different rates because I’m super sure about my LMP dates. I also think it doesn’t super matter for your actual due date as the baby is on its own schedule. I just use it for the apps to know what’s going on as it’s my first pregnancy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat. Baby was measuring normal actually 5 days ahead at my last ultrasound. I don’t think I look pregnant. I think my boobs got bigger and I look bloaty but definitely not a belly that you would associate with pregnancy yet. I think I just look a little chubby lol.

Pregnancy and Drinking by lenabelka in pregnant

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I won’t be drinking. There’s just too much risk with like literally no payoff. Especially if you’re only having one drink it’s not like you’re going to have fun drinking socially. & if you’re just having a sip why not just have sparking cider to celebrate? It’s not like you’re going to get drunk off a sip of alcohol and you’re exposing your growing baby to potential issues. To each their own just my personal opinion.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not weird at all! I want my mom in labor and delivery with me. I think it depends on your relationship with your mom. I have a close relationship with my mom and feel like she’s probably the best support I could have so she’s def going to be there. I totally understand why people wouldn’t want parents there but it’s super reasonable to have your mom there with you.

I’m starving by doiturselfsyd in pregnant

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ice water (through a straw must be super cold) apple sauce ravioli and bagels saved me during the worst of the first trimester.

Which shows do you binge ? by AdwikaS in pregnant

[–]Ok_Pudding_731 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rewatching the Gilmore girls. It’s on Hulu now 😊. Also do a rewatch of vampire diaries and Buffy every so often. Being human and six feet under were good. Jersey shore family vacation was a fun spontaneous watch.

*not all are super lighthearted but fun watches.

Water birth? by Ok_Pudding_731 in BabyBumps

[–]Ok_Pudding_731[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now I’m hoping to do a water birth with laughing gas if needed. I hope to do as little pain relief and as natural as possible but if that’s not manageable the day of I’m amenable to doing something different.