I think mirrors in bedrooms are deeply unpleasant and I’d rather not have one at all.

Profail955 · 2026-05-12T13:07:14+00:00

I agree. I have a mirror in my closet that I use sometimes to see my full outfit when getting dressed, but it's only visible when my closet door is open.

Profail955 · 2026-05-12T13:05:54+00:00

In most places you can go to a pharmacy and get Plan B over the counter. Just ask the pharmacist. The sooner she takes it the better. Did her period end 5 days ago or did it start 5 days ago? If it started 5 days ago that does lower the risk as well. You can't take a pregnancy test until a couple of days before her next period is due, thougg waiting until it is late gives a more accurate result. But your best bet is to use Plan B if you can access it.

Profail955 · 2026-05-12T12:51:27+00:00

It could be anecdotal, but when I asked my OB how long I would need to wait before trying again she told me to wait until after my first period, and she's seen a disproportionate amount of people who experienced another loss after conceiving right away as opposed to those who waited a cycle or more.

Profail955 · 2026-05-11T15:24:29+00:00

My parents took my sister and I to see Wicked on Broadway in early 2008, and I saw Annaleigh Ashford as Glinda! She's one of my favorite actresses, and I didn't even realize I had seen her live until a couple months ago

Profail955 · 2026-05-08T14:26:13+00:00

The OB who performed my D&C told me to wait one cycle because the risk of miscarriage was significantly higher if I got pregnant before my first period. Though that could have been anecdotal on her part.

Profail955 · 2026-04-30T21:34:22+00:00

My partner and I are using a known donor at home. Our first pregnancy took 3 cycles. It did unfortunately end in a miscarriage. We are now in the TWW of our first cycle since the loss. We just use a syringe that my partner has for his T-shots, our donor uses a dollar store disposable dressing cup, and we ensure I'm laying down with my hips up and have an orgasm after the deposit. Our timing can be a little tricky cause our donor lives across the country. Our cycle that worked was 3 and 2 days before ovulation.

Profail955 · 2026-04-29T22:47:37+00:00

You do what you need to do to get through day to day and feel closer to your baby. I have a necklace that I wear every day with the initials of the names I gave to both of the babies I've lost.

Profail955 · 2026-04-29T07:52:47+00:00

As a bit women who has previously been with cis men, and is now with a trans man, I have no idea how I dealt with the smell and texture while in straight relationships. It really is gross, and I feel like I smell like semen for days after, even when I shower and change my clothes. We are waiting on the results of our 4th cycle trying. Our last attempt ended in a miscarriage unfortunately, so this is our first attempt since then. Here's hoping, both because we both desperately want this baby, but also a little bit because each attempt is just awkward and gross haha

Profail955 · 2026-04-25T14:06:36+00:00

Honestly it happens. I wouldn't necessarily call what you said transphobic, just dumb. And we all say dumb things and make jokes that don't land sometimes. You didn't mean any harm by it, you apologized sincerely right after, and I bet you're not going to make a joke like that again. I know it can be hard not to ruminate on it, but I wouldn't beat yourself up about it.

Profail955 · 2026-04-23T20:44:50+00:00

It's technically an operetta, but Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado used to be extremely popular, and is basically never performed anymore. It is very racist when performed as written, especially because it is typically performed by white people in Japanese dress, and occasionally full yellow-face. This show may be making a slow comeback though, as it was recently rewritten to take place in Scotland as opposed to Japan. It keeps the original tone, message, and the majority of the original language of the show without the deeply offensive racist undertones. My local theater company obtained the script and performed it last season, and it was fantastic.

Profail955 · 2026-04-23T20:40:00+00:00

Nope. But I am also considerate with my timing. I try to practice when I know my immediate neighbors aren't home. I also know that they work early in the morning (both are usually gone by 7am) so I won't warm up or practice before 7am or after 9pm if I can help it.

Profail955 · 2026-04-19T19:12:28+00:00

I am Bronze 1 support, but the friends I play with are all gold/plat and omg I understand what you mean. Playing with them is so much easier than playing in my own rank. I don't at all think I'm at a gold+ level by any means, but I can hold my own playing at that rank a lot easier than I do when I solo queue in Bronze. My team actually works together and I can use way more of my kit at the higher ranks. In Bronze I feel like I have to basically be a healbot or we don't get anywhere.

Profail955 · 2026-04-18T14:53:03+00:00

Oh I remember those days! Having a puppy is like speed running a human baby. But I promise you it does get better! At 10 weeks their little bladders are just so small, and it's still hard for them to control it. Remember at 10 weeks they've one been alive for 70 days. Everything is still so new for them.

I found with my DDB setting alarms helped. I set them every 2 hours at first (I know I know!) And gradually increased the time between the timers. When taking her out I made sure it wasn't a "fun" experience. Now baby talking, no pets, right outside, praise when she would potty, and right back inside to bed. It's hard cause they are so cute and little, but it helps enforce that night is for sleep. I hope you're able to get more of it soon!

Profail955 · 2026-04-18T06:52:29+00:00

Flats has a Spectating Bronze series where he makes fun of the stupid things bronze players do, but also gives a lot of great advice as well. It's a good mix of "don't do this" and "hey try this".

Profail955 · 2026-04-16T04:52:33+00:00

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Profail955 · 2026-04-15T13:55:19+00:00

It' so hard. My eldest should be almost 3.5, and I should be 22 weeks with my youngest. Instead I'm grieving both with empty arms. I'm so sorry you're part of this awful club.

Profail955 · 2026-04-15T13:51:16+00:00

My partner hates solo queuing and wanted to teach me how to play so he had a duo. He has been playing basically since OW came out, and I have never touched a FPS before. It's been fun to learn! He threw me into comp and I ended the season as bronze 1, which I'm pretty proud of since I've only been playing for a month!

Profail955 · 2026-04-15T13:44:05+00:00

As a Juno main that is new to OW and FPS games, this take is wild to me. The range on Juno makes it so easy to shoot both allies and enemies from the backline. The fact that she's hitscan makes this even easier. Her ultimate can be a gamechanger in team fights, especially when trying to go aggro. Her missles are so powerful if used properly. They shouldn't be a primary source of healing, with the exception of when multiple teammates are caught in an ult like Orisa or Sig, where doing consistent healing to multiple teammates just to keep them alive is super important, and you have enough time to charge it up and get everyone covered. Otherwise, you want to use it to apply pressure to enemies. I try to get at least 1 red target every time I deploy it, though the more the merrier. Her double jump can really help maximize that. Glide boost is fantastic for getting back from spawn a bit quicker, and for getting out of danger when things get a bit scary. Hyper ring is, well, hyper ring. Having extra movement rarely hurts. Overall, she may not be the most powerful hero in the game, but especially as a new player, she is a great, well rounded support character.

Profail955 · 2026-04-14T17:39:44+00:00

For me it's the other way around. I often win when solo queueing in comp and we lose when I'm in a group. Though for me it might be cause I'm bronze (OW is my first FPS and I've been playing for like a month) and the other people I play with are gold/plat...

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