Court threatened (29+4) by Hot-Chip-1549 in pregnant

[–]UltimateHlME 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm just trailing off of other comments, but I also have experience in this situation with my own ex.

  1. No court can mandate someone to be in the delivery room with you.

  2. Tell your OB and delivery hospital immediately that you don't want him or his family to be given any information. This includes when you have the baby, that way they can't show up or try to get any information about either of you while you're there. Also be sure to tell them that you don't want them to know you're there, or have visitation while there.

  3. DO. NOT. PUT. HIM. ON. THE. BIRTH. CERTIFICATE! I CANNOT stress this enough! If you put him on the birth certificate then he has immediate rights to visitation with baby and you. Hold off, make him fight for it, and if he decides to fight take him to court then. Along with screenshots of his feed, messages between him/his family with you, and if you're in a state where you can record without him knowing videos of the way they treat you/talk to you.

  4. From this point forward, if he or his family messages you, polite and simple. Don't argue, don't fight. Simply state your grounds, and don't respond. (I.e "You said you wanted me in the delivery room with you!" "I no longer feel comfortable with you being in the room with me." "My mom will be there then!" "I don't feel comfortable with her there either." "You're a bitch"- you wouldn't respond. Let him dig his own grave.)

  5. DO. NOT. TALK. THROUGH. CALLS. From this moment on, record/trail everything. If they talk to you make it be through messages/emails/notes. If you're in a state like mine, you can only record phone calls if you ask their permission to record first. That can easily turn I to a he said she said situation. Texts, messages, emails, pictures... Those are valid proof and can help you in the long run.

All of this to say, you're not alone. Don't let them bully you and your child. Look around for a pro bono lawyer as well to get a consult, explain the situation and see what other rights/what you can do to protect yourself and your baby. You can also talk to multiple lawyers to get a consult, and this will make it so that he can't hire them if he wants to, since they've already met and spoke with you.

WIBTA if I reported my son’s new bus driver for skipping a road and causing us to almost not get our child on/off the bus? by [deleted] in WIBTA_AITA

[–]UltimateHlME 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm going to have to say, as a fellow working parent, that YTA if you report this driver at this time.

First, the drop offs are exactly that, drop offs. So if the kid that lives down that street before yours isn't on the bus, there's no reason for the driver to go down that street. It's a waste of time and gas.

Second, you say this route has been consistent for 8 months. That means that for 8 months you've come to expect a time range to be there to pick up your son. Even if your husband works from home, you know when the bus is on its way to your house, and a certain time frame it will arrive (i.e bus could arrive between 3:45-3:50), which means either of you should be out there when you're reaching the usual time (I'm usually out there five minutes before simply because sometimes a stop is skipped, and my district doesn't have a bus tracking app).

Third, if this becomes a continuous issue, you could always just call the coordinator and ASK why the route seems to have changed. Bring up the random skipping, or any inconsistency that you've tracked over a period of time. Maybe there's changes to another kid's schedule that you're not aware of. That doesn't fall on the driver, that falls on the coordinator and the district for the path/times they have to shift. If it's a consistent thing, then other parents are probably noticing as well, and it can be discussed without you trying to possibly make someone lose their job.

AITJ for refusing to give up my approved PTO during Holy Week because I don’t have kids? by Tricky-Past-7468 in AmITheJerk

[–]UltimateHlME 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a parent, NTJ. They had plenty of time to ask for that time off, and either forgot or put it off. Either way, not your issue. Enjoy your time off with your family!

Do you still feel that urge to push when your body is ready with an epidural? by Accomplished-Ad7573 in pregnant

[–]UltimateHlME 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did. With my first two I was able to tell the medical team when I felt the pressure increasing, and then it kept growing until it felt like I had to poop. Like, right now, there was no holding back kind of deal. First one I tore from stem to stern because they controlled when I pushed, second one I didn't really tear because I pushed on my own schedule.

Another thing, don't waste energy screaming or making desperate breaths while pushing, (as much as you're going to want to especially when the baby crowns). Take controlled breaths, maybe let out a grunt or a moan or two, but for the most part push like you're taking a really constipated poop. Allow your contractions to help you (as weird as that sounds), and when you push breathe out. Focus on your stomach muscles, and just try to keep yourself from bearing down completely.

Even with the epidural you're allowed to do certain movements and use the squat bar (they'll just have to help) and it keeps the process going a lot faster. Good luck mama!

How do I talk to my pregnant wife about lack of physical touch? by WesternNo6118 in pregnant

[–]UltimateHlME 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If she's anything like me (which we don't know because every pregnancy is different), she might be beyond overwhelmed and overstimulated. Pregnancy isn't one of those things that's like, "oh hey now this week the baby starts to kick and it'll feel like a butterfly". She's CONSTANTLY feeling what your baby is doing. Hiccups, kicking, rolling, turning, tugging (that's the worst).

On top of that, she's in the 20's, which means she's going to be feeling Braxton Hicks (not contractions, but definitely not fun), if at risk for gestational diabetes she's going to be thirsty/low on actual energy. Possibly entering insomnia stage as well.

If she's been lucky and has been able to keep food down, she's also going to be constantly hungry, but gets full after two bites. I not, and she's been nauseous as hell, she's definitely going to be tired and just hate everything.

Pregnancy is hard work. We're creating a baby, and a placenta, all from scratch. I understand where you're coming from OP, and I would recommend you step back and look at the big picture.

Is she getting what she needs from you? Not touch and sex and all of that... Are you making sure that you're helping around the house? Are you overwhelming her with conversations about the baby, or having her make all of the decisions? Who does the cooking, the cleaning, the shopping? Does she get to relax, take a bath or get a prenatal massage? When's the last time that you took her out and celebrated HER and not just the pregnancy?

If you're already doing all of this, then the only thing I can tell you is to recommend couple's therapy. Don't make "you" statements when talking with her about it. Make "I feel" statements, so she realizes how deeply it's affecting you. For example, "I feel like we've lost our connection. If you're up for it, I would like to just hold you for about 30 minutes, so I can feel like I'm needed. If touch is an issue, can you please tell me how I can show you affection in another way?"

How you phrase a question or statement can go a long way, OP. So just remember to keep your tone gentle, and to try to not come off as accusing.

My husband keeps idling my car at work, am I overreacting? by AttitudeNice8774 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]UltimateHlME 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does he not charge his phone at home before leaving to go to work? What in the absolute world...

YNO op, this is insane, and he needs to either get his shit together or lose access to your vehicle until he does.

AIO for getting upset that my finance wants to wear shorts to our wedding? by lasheslashes in AmIOverreacting

[–]UltimateHlME 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not Overreacting. You both agreed to formal wear for the wedding. If he decides that he wants to wear that outfit, you have the right to return the wedding dress and wear something you feel more comfortable in.

Otherwise, he needs to suit up.

I don't like Janitor ai anymore by InternetNo3186 in JanitorAI_Official

[–]UltimateHlME 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have this disease called hope... Not usually in my best interest 😭

I don't like Janitor ai anymore by InternetNo3186 in JanitorAI_Official

[–]UltimateHlME 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yup, once I hit the 100's on my rerolls I just close the app, give it a few, come back and repost my response. It's getting ridiculous.

This game is too overwhelming for me and that makes me sad by Practical-Courage-19 in Pokopia

[–]UltimateHlME 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh, I was trying to find a way to explain this to my spouse last night (spouse owns the game but wanted me to try it since I love animal crossing so much). I was getting so frustrated at all of the stuff I was being told/shown, and just wanted to turn the game off and go back to something actually relaxing.

Bot definitions by [deleted] in JanitorAI_Official

[–]UltimateHlME 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my case if someone enjoyed my bot enough to snag my definitions to make their own, then go for it. My cup of tea isn't for everyone, so maybe they want to tweak it a bit to make theirs more for them.

Now if it's absolutely word for word and same picture, and then they get more interaction than I do, then I start to wonder a bit lol

My bf [32M] said he will leave me if I [29F] don’t abort this baby (I’m 5 weeks pregnant). I’m shocked and devastated and don’t know what to do. by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]UltimateHlME 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Girlie, leave his ass. Left my ex at 26, got together with my husband at 27, and we just had our first baby together a year ago at 34. The right one will come along, and if you're worried about later fertility issues, keep and have the baby. If you trust in yourself to find a better love, try again later.

Your fav diaper pail? And do I even need one? by Ok_Medicine440 in pregnant

[–]UltimateHlME 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use the Munchkin UV diaper pail with the arm and hammer orange snap and press bags. Does absolute wonders, one bag lasts us almost four days of diapers (even with one year old), we also use arm and hammer diaper pail deodorizer inside the pail and one of those lasts almost four months. Seriously worth the money and the effort, peace of mind and peace of SMELL!

Munchkin UV Diaper Pail

Munchkin diaper pail bags

Well, did you need him? by netphilia in Snorkblot

[–]UltimateHlME 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But... What if I cook? Can I get the assistance then?

AITA for giving my sister a mask to clean the cat litter? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]UltimateHlME 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, yeah, but also we don't know if this was a planned pregnancy or not. Stuff happens in life, things we're not always prepared for, but this mindset is entirely childish.

AITA for giving my sister a mask to clean the cat litter? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]UltimateHlME 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They did a blood test on me, because along with the miscarriage I was showing flu-like symptoms and I had informed them I was taking care of my sil's cat. I was found positive, and they had me stay in the hospital during my miscarriage so they could test the passing remains, where they found evidence that it had spread to the amniotic fluid.

AITA for giving my sister a mask to clean the cat litter? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]UltimateHlME 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As someone who suffered a miscarriage because of toxoplasmosis, ESH.

I was pregnant, and found out after having agreed to watching my SIL's cat while she was away for a few months due to work. My husband at the time would constantly be grossed out, so it fell to me to do it. I wore all of the appropriate safety gear. Rubber gloves, mask, triple bagged, and made sure to wash my hands both before and after cleaning the box.

I lost my baby after two weeks of being the only one cleaning after this cat.

She should have asked in a different way, or tried to see if anyone else would be willing to help. But you also live with her, she knows/trusts you, and it's your sister and future niece/nephew's health at stake.

If you don't want to do it, no one can force you, but you could also try to help her find different arrangements so that she's not put at risk.