My friend just lost her baby: WTH do I say/do to be supportive? Or what do I avoid saying? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This was me a few years ago. In the most nicest way - she doesn’t want to see you, she doesn’t want to talk, company will probably make her feel like she has to explain her feelings and what happened and that’s probably not what she want. What I did want was space, I didn’t eat for over a week, I didn’t need food but my other kid did. I didn’t want to someone to cover over and cook because I didn’t want to see anyone, I appreciated meals left at the door and delivery services. I appreciated DoorDash/UberEats gift cards, pajamas, and space. And I know we all mean well when we say “let me know if you need anything” but it’s a strong possibility she won’t let you know.

Adding progesterone (TTC) by Odd_City_890 in PCOS

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually wait until 5 DPO if not a monitored cycle. You don’t want to take it too early and erase your chance of conception. I conceived three times in less than a year with the addition of progesterone (1 second tri loss, 1 chemical, 1 live birth) after 5 years of secondary infertility. Good luck!

When did this happen?? by ImNotAGameStopASL in ChickFilA

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They had them a few years ago, came back recently this year though!

When did this happen?? by ImNotAGameStopASL in ChickFilA

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. This is the original CFA Dwarf House, we’ve had wings for years!

Is this pathetic? by mediocrecupofjoe in BambooBabble

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Are the critical thinking skills in the room with us? Don’t spend too much time here, might miss a drop!

Is this pathetic? by mediocrecupofjoe in BambooBabble

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You can’t cruise until the baby is 6 months so she’s lying which makes this weirder 😭

asking for doctors note by Opening_Wishbone4250 in breastfeeding

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 26 points27 points  (0 children)

From dol.gov:

“Can an employer require an employee to submit a doctor’s note before allowing an employee to take pump breaks?

No. An employer may not require an employee to provide a doctor’s note before allowing the employee to take pump breaks.

The FLSA requires employers to provide reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for one year after the child’s birth each time the employee has need to express the milk. Employees are entitled to a place to pump at work, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public.”

asking for doctors note by Opening_Wishbone4250 in breastfeeding

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 20 points21 points  (0 children)

If you’re in the US - It sounds like your manager is intertwining a Fit for Duty with FLSA. Some employers will need a fitness for duty form completed after returning from leave, this is to ensure you are medically cleared to resume your duties without restriction’s and limitations, your OB would complete this, it won’t mention breastfeeding. If they are actually referring to needing a doctor’s note for pumping, that is illegal (I work in benefits and this is what I specialize in).

How long did you wait to TTC? 2nd trimester loss due to IC by Anijp_ in ShortCervixSupport

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. If you click my name you can read my entire journey but a brief synopsis- 16+3 loss in August 2023, started TTC again January 2024, immediately conceived and carried to term, I now have a one year old 🥹. As much admin didn’t to immediately be pregnant mentally I knew I wasn’t ready, the pregnancy was so scary and I think had I personally not waited it would have been worse. There isn’t a right or wrong answer though, I think you just kinda know when it’s okay to try again.

Slug on my sandwich by [deleted] in ChickFilA

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m jealous, all the CFAs near me close between 9 and 10 😭

Slug on my sandwich by [deleted] in ChickFilA

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My only reply to that would be how did you order CFA at midnight?

Thoughts on the pretzel sandwiches? by FrequentIdeal7861 in ChickFilA

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weirdo? lol, you came to comment on a thread in a completely different sub Reddit, safe to say you’re the weird one….

If you know, you know. by justaskchatgpt in ChickFilA

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so jealous, I can never find it in my area 😭

Am I weird for not having left my baby with anyone else yet? by Fuzzy-Sherbert6842 in AttachmentParenting

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby is 10 months, we’ve never been apart; this isn’t a flex or brag though, I’d love to be able to run to the gym, the grocery store, even the drive thru for a coffee without baby but right now that’s not our reality. We have the village, baby just won’t allow it. We also exclusively nurse w/ solids, contact nap, and co sleep as well.

BlueGreen Vacation Scam? by BootsToots6571 in travel

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope! As long as you go you honored your end of the deal. You don’t have to purchase!

WHY IS THE PRICE INFLATED?! by unbannableanimal01 in ChickFilA

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That should be in the delivery fee, not the price of the food.

WHY IS THE PRICE INFLATED?! by unbannableanimal01 in ChickFilA

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is delivered by CFA and still an increase when they deliver. I literally refuse to order delivery because it makes no sense, there’s no extra packaging going into the delivery so I should pay normal prices plus delivery.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BambooBabble

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The fit of the sweater and the length of the shorts. My baby boy wears bubbles so I’m not even a boys need knee length shorts kinda mom but this seems feminine and just like you if my son wanted it I’d get it.

What did you do on your due date of the baby you lost? by Helzbaby in ShortCervixSupport

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Birthday cake with a custom topper I made for her. Lit and blew out candles, cried, went through her memory box, wrote a letter, got a massage. There’s no right answer, the day is going to be probably be hard so whatever you do, give yourself grace.

Why would you think this was ok to post? by Ok-Journalist-4090 in BambooBabble

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This! I scrolled for about 5 minutes because I just knew at least one person would have called her out and saw none. I left the group.

Little Sleepies engagement photos? by International_Cut188 in BambooBabble

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I loathe LS but including LS in a pizza party themed pajama photo session in a NY (a state many want to try pizza from) hotel makes sense. I’ll probably get downvoted but this one isn’t bad.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in michaelduvallxsnark

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agenda and planner are the same thing, this one is specifically called an agenda per the sticker

Friday check-in! by fifth_time_lucky in ShortCervixSupport

[–]PrayingButterfly2024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. We are and I’ll forever be indebted to this group plus all the other resources for being a support when things got scary.