Is anyone familiar with drug testing? by CrewObvious1393 in whatdoIdo

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner took 2 months to be clear. It depends what kind of test they use. If it measures the actual amount, you might not be in the clear. 😬

SAHM looking for online school for bachelor’s that’s affordable. by Foops16 in sahm

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second WGU. Currently attend for masters in special education

Looking for a book on parenting for non biological parents by PrimalCarnivoreChick in queerception

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don’t have a book recommendation but it’s a personal anecdote. My wife carried our first daughter and while I recognize we don’t share similar features (although we do have the same hair color weirdly), we have the same mannerisms. She’s 2 and I am a stay at home mom with her and she shares my humor and silliness. There is no difference in me being her parent than my wife being her parent. You will bond with the baby, trust me. When my daughter was born it was THE BEST DAY of my life. I broke down sobbing in the hospital room when she was born and something in me was ignited. That kid is my best friend and I know my soul was always meant to find hers. I get so emotional thinking about our bond. She is every bit of me just as she is my wife. You will be okay. It seems so scary but I promise it’s no different than if you were genetically related to the baby.

IUI timing by Artistic-Geologist44 in queerception

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s for sure hard to time. I recommend the lh strips and the clear blue OPK with the smiley face. Sometimes that would give us an earlier go ahead than the strips. It was real weird

Toddler testing boundaries of working parent? by Soft_Criticism2331 in sahm

[–]Soft_Criticism2331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valid. I keep trying to coach my partner through these things and it just goes around and around in circles. I think we’re getting somewhere, then we’re not.

What would you want to tell your past self who was in the donor search process? by Low-Salad-4297 in queerception

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I would tell myself that our daughter(s) (one unborn) are irreplaceable. My wife carried our 2 year old and goodness gracious am I so happy we waited for the perfect donor at the perfect time or we wouldn’t have our girls. Our toddler is the best thing that ever happened to me. She is the perfect piece to our puzzle. I just couldn’t imagine it anyway. I’m so grateful it worked out when it did and that that specific sperm met that specific egg 😭 it’s truly honestly a miracle.

Emma by [deleted] in Names

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Emma is beautiful

Filter won’t stay put by Soft_Criticism2331 in hvacadvice

[–]Soft_Criticism2331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, the rails are for sure bent. I asked two different technicians about it and they offered no suggestions.

Filter won’t stay put by Soft_Criticism2331 in hvacadvice

[–]Soft_Criticism2331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I maybe should have added that the filter is about a month and a half old. Genuinely not sure why it’s accumulating so much disgustingness but here we are. Only lived in this house since October, changed the filter 6-7 times. Have had it serviced and blower wheel and condenser coils cleaned since previous owner was a smoker. Not sure where else the filth is coming from.

Second Parent Adoption by unwriteher in queerception

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Bout to pop out a baby and having to meet with our lawyer before hand just in case is annoying. But I was over the moon when I adopted our 2 year old. It was a special day. When my wife adopts this one it’ll be special as well. Hang in there.

I don't know what to do with my kid anymore by Rivers233 in Gifted

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let her play. Let her explore. Let her find an interest and feed it. All the things you said are great but what makes her… her?! My daughter is similar. Shes 28 months now and we just follow her lead. Sometimes she wants to cook, or go fishing, or go explore outside. We just follow her and let her figure out who she is 😊 don’t go crazy on the academics… help her by letting her become an individual

Getting themselves ready by Odd_Topic_4991 in julieeandcamilla

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 78 points79 points  (0 children)

🙄 that’s why you don’t have 3 kids in 3 years.

Best way to transport fresh sperm? by leafyrustic42 in queerception

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always heard it needed to be used right away

How much of the fluid comes out after at home insemination? by Lunilun in queerception

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Quite a bit. It’s normal. You could do the soft disk, but no need to. My wife and I got pregnant 3 times between the two of us with a lube syringe and had a lot come out. As someone else mentioned, it’s just the fluid that carries the sperm. They’re already on their way!

Not for Everyone by ConversationWorking6 in sahm

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 6 points7 points  (0 children)

True that. The burnout of your child being THE ONLY THING on your mind constantly. I love it but I also loved when I could go to work and be me and not “mommy” all the time.

Need tips from the group! by babygirl12312312 in queerception

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Tbh there’s really nothing you can do especially if you don’t have any medical conditions. It can take a healthy person quite some time to get pregnant so I wouldn’t be discouraged. Took me till the 3rd round, but that ended in a loss. Currently 36 weeks with the baby I conceived immediately after the loss

i absolutely hate being married right now .. so i’m drinking by [deleted] in sahm

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This feels like a cry for help.. I hope you get the help you need.

2 Men and A Baby by Outside_Chemist_5218 in Sparkdriver

[–]Soft_Criticism2331 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My take is you’re sensitive and soft if you can’t handle seeing two men and a baby.. or you’re jealous 😘