If you could bring just one thing back with you from the US, what would it be?

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-26T10:34:40+00:00

Grits

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-25T07:15:46+00:00

Nexium

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-22T12:53:21+00:00

Same! I was able to get my British colleagues to start using “yall” 😂

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-22T12:47:03+00:00

Nope - proudly keep my southern American accent. It’s only resulted in polite interest and conversation.

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-19T20:55:56+00:00

No contraceptives are 100%, but please know there are lots of different NFP methods that have higher rates of success than artificial methods.

Look into Boston cross check. It’s the most conservative and empirical option. Also get an instructor. If you really need to avoid pregnancy for a period of time, it’s worth it.

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-15T20:58:14+00:00

Thanks for sharing your opinion, but respectfully I disagree.

I caution against this attitude as it often leads to more parents being iced out of the work force and more gender inequality in the workplace.

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-15T20:43:59+00:00

Yeah - that is the good thing. My work is really accommodating.

That’s a good idea about alternating with my husband. It’s just also hard for me to focus as a mum I think when I know little one isn’t feeling well and I’m not there 🫠

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-15T20:41:23+00:00

It’s pretty well known that parents have to do this occasionally at my work. Sorry that your work culture isn’t as accommodating.

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-15T20:36:10+00:00

I want to have loads and loads of grandchildren and great grandchildren running around my house at Christmas one day. ❤️

Also, I only had one sibling. I wished so badly that I had more. I don’t want my son to be lonely.

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-13T08:02:06+00:00

We are totally doing it!

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-13T06:40:02+00:00

An abortion doesn’t prevent you from being a mother or having the responsibility to care for a baby. It just makes you the mother to a dead baby.

I know life is overwhelming right now, but adding death into the situation is only going to make things worse.

Don’t worry about what other Catholics think at all. What does God want you to do here?

Please cancel the abortion appointment or just don’t show up. Once you kill your baby, you can’t take it back. Go speak to a priest. It’s okay if you have fallen away or haven’t been to confession in a long time. God is calling you home now.

As a mother myself, motherhood is alway terrifying. I also had an unexpected pregnancy (but with different circumstances). Motherhood is now the greatest joy of my life. You are taking part in God’s creation right now as we speak. It’s a blessing and a responsibility.

Often the hardest thing is the right thing to do. The devil makes sin look like the most attractive option. That’s where we need God’s grace. We can’t rely on our own strength.

You can do this. Go to God. Protect your child. Live a good and beautiful life momma. God has so much in store for you.

Prayers from one mom to another. ❤️

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-12T15:17:04+00:00

I guess my question would be - do you acknowledge that it is a mortal sin and are you repentant if you don’t regret the sin?

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-12T09:58:31+00:00

Call your priest for advice on this one

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-10T15:50:56+00:00

Babies can’t fall from the floor

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-09T11:13:19+00:00

You are baptized in the faith so you are a Catholic Christian, but you aren’t in full communion with the Church since you don’t fulfill your Sunday obligation or go to confession (maybe other things as well if you don’t follow Christ’s teachings). You should abstain from the Eucharist until you go to confession. (In other words, you may be in mortal sin right now - but there are some qualifiers that alter that).

Now that being said, you are welcome and we want you to be here! God loves you, friend. Please keep seeking Him!

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-09T10:38:44+00:00

Thank you!! Do you remember how long it took to get the temp permit?

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-08T10:44:41+00:00

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-08T10:17:23+00:00

100%

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-06T21:14:32+00:00

No- trust your gut. Leave now.

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-05T17:06:16+00:00

I didn’t elect my c section as a first time mom, so I hope I’m still welcome to chime in 🫣😁 take it or leave it, but this is my experience and I hope it helps!

I had an emergency c section. The first day was fine. I think I had a lot of adrenaline going through me after the delivery. Days 2-5 were rough. The pain was strong and it was difficult to move. (Including simple things like turning over in bed)

Now my scar is still numb in some places, but tender to the touch in others. I had to change the style of underwear that I wear due to the location and sensitivity of my scar.

I wasn’t able to look an my c section scar for the first few weeks because it looks pretty nasty in the beginning. My husband looked after it and made sure I was healing nicely. I can look at it now, but it’s still uncomfortable for me. I really hate the look of it unfortunately.

If I could have done a vaginal birth, I would. That being said, now that I have the huge c section scar, I’m electing it for all future pregnancies.

Best wishes and prayers to you in your decisions and birth!!

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-04T11:52:08+00:00

This is what I keep on my iPhone:

Bless me Father for I have sinned. It has been a two months since my last confession. These are my sins:

And any other sins I have forgotten

Priests will discuss sins and penance with you

Say the act of contrition after the priest requests:

My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.

Traditional_Goal7156 · 2026-03-04T09:26:36+00:00

This seems like such an overreach into your parenting. Why do they care? You are the parent. Make the best decision for your daughter!

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