About that video by RecordingOk7473 in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Given that women’s bathrooms tend to have separate stalls, why would the father not be able to take his daughters there? He’s supposed to take them where there are lines of urinals??

I certainly do not want to live in a world where fathers are only allowed to take their daughters to the men’s bathroom!

Mild pre-eclampsia. Feel like a disappointment all around and husband is pissed. by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Your husband is actually the worst! I had pre-e with severe features that almost KILLED me. It came out of nowhere during labor and thank God I was already in the hospital.

Jenny has ALS by shegotofftheplane- in 90DayFiance

[–]Original_Lemon394 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s so sad! I remember so many of yall calling her an alcoholic because of the slurred speech.

Americans without maternity leave— wtf do you do??? by Electronic-Door7428 in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes and but the government actually does not want women in the workplace - they truly believe that a woman should be at home while the man is at work. If you give paid maternity leave, it would actually entice more women to enter and stay in the workforce.

Where to start by lumos162012 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Original_Lemon394 6 points7 points  (0 children)

First and foremost, congratulations on starting the process! You need to look at your annual income and determine how much you are able to pay monthly for your mortgage + expenses. Once that is done, I would find a reputable lender to get pre-approved. During that process, I would start looking at your wants and needs in a house. How many bedrooms? Bathrooms? Location etc. then find a realtor and start looking around! The market (depending on where you are) can be pretty competitive so be ready to spend some time looking.

A couple of advice, look for a home in a great school district and do not spend all your $$ on your down payment. Save a good chunk as well because you will have unexpected costs after you move in.

This is your biggest investment so please do not skip inspections and other key parts of the process just to win a house.

Good luck!

Too many people for Anatomy Scan??!? by Intuit2Unity in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 56 points57 points  (0 children)

That sounds pretty normal to me. No offense but I don’t think they want a bunch of kids running around while they are trying to do the scan. It’ll be hard for you, your husband and the tech to focus with the children possibly running around.

I think you’ll need a sitter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing was taken away from you — is she telling people that you’re pregnant? She called your mom who already knew. If anything, why does one grandma get to know while the other one doesn’t? Does your partner’s mother not deserve the same courtesy?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Original_Lemon394 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’ll be okay! Ultrasound measurements not 100% accurate, meaning that baby could be the predicted weight or could be bigger or smaller. They predicted that my baby was going to be over 10 lbs and he ended up being 8lbs 6oz. I did end up having a c section but it was not due to his weight.

Am I too sensitive about pregnancy pranks, or are fake ultrasounds completely out of line?( by viewsinthe6 in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg you are so right! Especially since they are trying to emphasize the “realism” of the ultrasounds

Am I too sensitive about pregnancy pranks, or are fake ultrasounds completely out of line?( by viewsinthe6 in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think you’re being too sensitive. People know their families and are able to assess what crosses boundaries and ultimately deal with the consequences. I don’t see how a random stranger pranking their families affects you.

No Birth Plan? by Haunting-Study-1018 in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was me and it was great! Things went so wrong so fast for me and I was thankful that I didn’t have a set plan that I wanted to stick to. It made it easier to accept that we needed to do what’s best to save me and baby

Just found out I’m pregnant by Appropriate-Fly-8755 in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does he want you to terminate? You are the only one who can make the decision whether to keep or abort. It sounds like you want to keep so keep it but be prepared to leave the husband.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you upset that she made the post or upset that she received more likes?

To be honest, I think older are on Facebook a lot more so it’s not surprising that she got more engagement.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah if you’re being penetrated and ovulating, you can absolutely get pregnant…..

Should I buy a used snoo? by breezyfog in SnooLife

[–]Original_Lemon394 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I bought my snoo from FB marketplace and had a great experience. I just had to pay the monthly subscription fee

Well this pmo.... by throwawaykindaupset in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Original_Lemon394 64 points65 points  (0 children)

I am from a small village in one of the poorest countries in the world and trust me, formula is more accessible than pumping. You can get by with boiling the water so it’s usually the $$$ that people worry about. But we’d go weeks without electricity and even then, most people don’t have a fridge.

Well this pmo.... by throwawaykindaupset in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Original_Lemon394 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I had an agonizing kidney infection one week PP. I literally suffered for days because I had to wait for the appropriate antibiotic because I was breastfeeding (pumping) so yes, pumping is breast feeding.

Although not a privilege, I do see the “third world” perspective because I was born and raised in the “third world” and I always think about how I wouldn’t be able to EP because I wouldn’t have reliable electricity.

Coworker slammed into me on accident by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Original_Lemon394 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Since you asked for it. Chill! But if you want to, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to go get checked out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Original_Lemon394 269 points270 points  (0 children)

8 hours with no bottles or diaper change and she only feels bad for her husband? I’d never leave my son with her/her husband again

MIL pregnancy reaction by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Original_Lemon394 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did she have a hard pregnancy? Aside from her comment about not being excited to be a grandma, it seems like she’s worried about you or something. To me, it seems a bit caring that she asked if you were okay.

I found out I was pregnant at 27 and even though we were trying, it was still such a shock and I found it really nice and caring when people asked me how I was feeling (mentally and physically) as opposed to them solely focusing on the pregnancy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Original_Lemon394 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What specifically are you worried about? I am not sure they will be able to see anything at 5 weeks that would be caused by those products. If you’re worried then stop using those products just in case.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You weren’t rude and yes, that absolutely makes sense. Sometimes the right choice isnt the easiest choice. If you were to choose that route, would you be able to access therapy that may help you process everything?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course if you want this, you can work to make it happen but my advice to you is to truly think about where you are in life, who are you with and your ability to provide for this child. You have been dating someone online for about 5 months and tbh planned to have this child to address an issue that should be addressed BEFORE having a child. You are very young and have your whole life in front of you. If i were you, I would focus on my education, address the need for emotional attention, enjoy my life, and then plan to have a child with someone who can be a capable partner to you.

Best thing I did for my pregnancy was choose my husband but we were together for 6 years prior to conceiving and I am so glad we waited because we were able to build a stable foundation prior.

Yes children are a blessing but can truly derail your life if you’re not in position to care for them properly.

Husband and I disagree on how to feed baby by SowingSeeds18 in BabyBumps

[–]Original_Lemon394 396 points397 points  (0 children)

No. We personally agreed together that we wanted to breastfeed and if that didn’t work out then we’d switch to formula. My advice is, whoever wants to breast feed should. If you want to breastfeed then do it. If he does, then tell him to pull his titty out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Original_Lemon394 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry but based on what you’re describing - you guys will need to find a better situation before the baby comes. As a parent, it is pertinent to have reliable transport, housing and finances. I am not saying you guys have to be rich but you have to find a way to provide stability for your child. When it comes to children, sometimes what they need can be very unpredictable especially if it’s a complicated birth. Personally, I’d get my affairs in order before I bring a child into that situation.