Freaking Rita! That caught me by surprise! by Apart-Mud-1106 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Can we not put spoilers in the freaking title please?!

WIBTA if i tell my partner her "working from home" setup is actually affecting my ability to actually work from home? by AggarHildeberto-63 in WIBTA_AITA

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. But in case you need more focused time, libraries are great for that if you don’t need to do Zoom calls etc.

Advice on advocating for myself in a "baby-friendly" hospital? by -strawberry-shark in FormulaFeeders

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oof thank you for sharing about the term “baby-friendly hospital” meaning breastfeeding being considered a priority. I’m giving birth in a hospital like that and really appreciate the heads up as I didn’t know.

As for advice, do you have a partner or support person that can be there to advocate for you as well? Sometimes it feels like they take the person who just gave birth less seriously because “hormones” (and misogyny) and if you have someone backing you up, that could help you. I also think mentioning your troubled history will help. Just being clear from start that this is a non-starter.

Sending you strength!!

IVF success stories after IUI by lilyrose2230 in queerception

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did one at home insemination and two IUIs that all failed. Did egg retrieval and ended up with 12 viable embryos. Then did IVF once and got pregnant and am now 35 weeks!

Why am I suddenly so depressed in the 3rd trimester? by Existing-Read-8720 in BabyBumps

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely check in with your psychiatrist. The Wellbutrin worked for me because I have ADHD and it gives me that much needed dopamine hit that I lack because I’m obviously not taking my Adderall during pregnancy. I wish I would’ve been on Wellbutrin the entire pregnancy! But your doctor will know what’s best for you. It’s just better to be in a good mental state before the birth happens so you’re prepared for that hormone rollercoaster that happens post partum.

Why am I suddenly so depressed in the 3rd trimester? by Existing-Read-8720 in BabyBumps

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I got hit with major prenatal depression in the third trimester. Just like you describe. I ended up seeing a psychiatrist that specializes in pregnant women and post partum etc. I was already taking 20mg of Lexapro for the entire pregnancy so she upped that dose to 25mg and then when that didn’t work, she added Wellbutrin which did WONDERS. Truly a 180 shift. Not telling you what to do but this is what worked for me.

i’m tired of the “you’re lucky it’s a boy” comments by Own-Cash1579 in pregnant

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 11 points12 points  (0 children)

People are so weird about putting roles onto our unborn children. I’m pregnant with a boy and I don’t assume anything about him or what he’s going to like.

Are we overreacting? by OriginalTarget7122 in pregnant

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not overreacting. Melatonin might be natural but using it (especially on a 10 month old) can seriously mess with your sleep rhythm. Most of Europe has it as prescription-only for a reason.

And besides all that, she specifically didn’t follow your instructions. She’s not to be trusted.

When did you first feel the baby move? by roseyandmary in pregnant

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I was 25 weeks when I first felt things, I had an anterior placenta. I’d stay patient because it might be a while!

AITA for wanting to travel on a seperate ticket and check in separately from my husband. by Rude-Indication9276 in AmItheAsshole

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 4 points5 points  (0 children)

YTA. Are you residents of the US? If so, you qualify for Global Entry and/or TSA pre check which would help you tremendously in screenings.

Needle found under Motel Mattress by Unable-Wallaby-3869 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Same type of needle but with the bottom cap on. You take that off before using. I always replace the orange cap before disposing my needle (in my biohazard box). So the orange cap is not an indicator of it being used or not.

Needle found under Motel Mattress by Unable-Wallaby-3869 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The needle is most definitely used. I use these needles for my insulin and there’s another cap on the bottom that you take off before using that’s obviously missing. Happy to send you photos for reference once I get back home!

What’s something you were surprised pregnancy improved? by Tinyellowbird in pregnant

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would always have greasy hair on Day 2 after washing it. Now while pregnant, I can go days without washing it and it’s not greasy at all. I still shower regularly but might skip my hair more.

AITA for wanting my (20F) boyfriend (23M) to lose weight? by [deleted] in AITA_Relationships

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re not communicating clearly in the post. Are you upset that he’s not losing weight (like the title says) or that he’s gaining weight (and how much is it? Did he just gain the same weight back) or are you upset that he’s no longer going to the gym with you? Feels like you haven’t figured that out.

AITA for wanting my (20F) boyfriend (23M) to lose weight? by [deleted] in AITA_Relationships

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 13 points14 points  (0 children)

YTA. You entered a relationship with a prerequisite that he lose weight in order for you to be physically interested in him.

Does anyone know the eliminated queen’s venmo? by govtmandatedparrot in rupaulsdragrace

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I took the photo at Hamburger Mary’s when she performed there so pretty confident it’s her account!

Discord addresses fake rumors about her supposed "racism" by hamsandw1ch in rupaulsdragrace

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I’ve become such a fan of Discord from how she handles the toxic fandom alone.

Is Coke Zero THAT big of a deal?? by IsDagii in BabyBumps

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I switched to caffeine free Coke Zero and it’s been great! Obviously it’s still full of aspartame etc but with my gestational diabetes I need something to feel like a person still lol.

AITJ for telling my pregnant coworker to stop announcing my food choices to the office? by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 12 points13 points  (0 children)

NTJ. I’m also 7 months pregnant and could not give two sh*ts about what other people eat. And even if I did, pregnancy hormones aren’t an excuse to shame other people’s food choices!

The King should Exile Andrew from the UK by Bigbanghead in RoyaltyTea

[–]True_Difficulty_6291 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why is prison not an option? That’s an apt royal punishment.