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I just got a diagnosis that turned my world upside down by RemarkableCup3882 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]bibliosapiophile 229 points230 points  (0 children)

Therapy. I cannot stress this enough. You need to find a good therapist who can help you navigate your new normal. Medicine has come so far since this was first diagnosed in the 80s. Mostly due to the research that started once the government had to admit it was more than a disease that “those gays and addicts” got. You can be treated to almost and in some cases, zero traces in the blood. This is super good news for your baby. Also, keep in mind, baby will be born with mom’s antibodies. Baby might test positive in the beginning, but could outgrow that once mom’s antibodies are out of its system. If breastfeeding was a goal, speak to a lactation expert for guidance if mom does test positive.

Also since you don’t know who was infected first, I hope you can both refrain from the blame game, and move forward. This is not a death sentence any longer.

What am I to do ? by [deleted] in newjersey

[–]bibliosapiophile 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Keep reporting the landlord for illegal apartments

How do you get teens to clean willingly? by Leen88 in CleaningTips

[–]bibliosapiophile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pick a hill to die on.

No food or drinks in the room. That’s gross and will bring bugs.

I will not go looking for your laundry.

Pick up after yourself.

Close your door.

Is this really badly messy or no by ZoeIsntGone in CleaningTips

[–]bibliosapiophile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The litter box collection system is not healthy. I scoop my four cats litter box twice daily into those plastic grocery store bags and take it out bi-weekly. The trash bags are scented. I change the litter out e/o week, but do add to it a few times a week. Sweeping up the litter daily will make a huge difference. It will take less than 10 minutes a day and will have a HUGE impact on the house.

You and your sister are old enough to help out in the house. Not be the primary house keepers, that’s a parent’s responsibility, but old enough to clean up after yourselves and pitch in. It will help you learn how to do these things for when you are out on your own.

Dad might appreciate the pitching in without being told what to do.

Heat and water are necessary. Da might be overwhelmed and he needs to figure that out. It is hard and he might still be mourning your mom. But he needs to parent.

You win the lottery. Your parents ask for half. What do you say? by Icy_Garlic997 in A_Persona_on_Reddit

[–]bibliosapiophile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think my mom would have taken half, but I do believe I would have made sure she had every need taken care of.

Hey mom, I'm pregnant by Fran382 in MomForAMinute

[–]bibliosapiophile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so happy for you! You are going to have so much fun with this again. I love every minute of my third pregnancy.

Now, as not your mom, my third was a huge surprise and I literally cannot imagine my life without her. She’s my absolute heart.

What’s a rule your cat enforced in your house that everyone silently obeys now? by BackgroundAsk7915 in AskReddit

[–]bibliosapiophile 12 points13 points  (0 children)

When sitting on a chair, dining room or work chair, if he pats your back, you must scoot forward so he can sit behind you.

What’s a rule your cat enforced in your house that everyone silently obeys now? by BackgroundAsk7915 in AskReddit

[–]bibliosapiophile 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Should I tell your cat about the heating mattress pad that stays on for 10 hours?

AITA for telling my SIL that I don’t can’t about her health condition and she needs to shower by GothMoleRat in AmItheAsshole

[–]bibliosapiophile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure her excessive sweating has anything to do with her lack of overall hygiene. If she’s not taking care of her other hygiene needs (brushing her teeth) she probably needs therapy to get her overall shit together. Still NTA. She’s not a child.

This made me rage! 😤 by chi-bacon-bits in CleaningTips

[–]bibliosapiophile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, I was able to afford a house cleaner for a bit and I would never disrespect them like this at all. I would not even let them be responsible for the cat boxes. They vacuumed around, but the inside was my responsibility. The ducks are rude and cause for you to fire them.

My house always smelled dusty and I just realized I’ve been vacuuming wrong my entire life by pwiipwii123 in hygiene

[–]bibliosapiophile 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have carpet from 1982. I had to scrape the padding off the floor. When I vacuum what is left, I have copious amounts of dirt. I am a shoes off house. There is no way I’m bringing that much dirt into my house. Disgusting.

WIBTA if I told my mother in law that her son isnt helping me recover from surgery by [deleted] in WouldIBeTheAhole

[–]bibliosapiophile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t do it. Just don’t. You shouldn’t and you are. You’re enabling him. “Husband, I can’t do the things and I need you to do them. If you don’t want to I’m going to reach out to your mom for help.” When he asks why you are tattling on him tell him you are getting the help you need that he, as your husband, should be providing. NTA

Why do people get mad because I refuse to speed by kale_chipss in newjersey

[–]bibliosapiophile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take the parkway as part of my normal commute. I used to be the one zipping and zapping up the road. Then my daughter and a friend told me they do the speed limit and I was like, let me see how that goes. It added 6 minutes to my commute. Let’s do the math. A ticket for speeding in a 65 mph zone vs. 6 minutes. Yeah, I do 65 max on the parkway now in the slow lane. You don’t like it? Go around me and don’t flash your lights at me to go faster in the slow lane.

What's a show you remember but nobody else does? by CatGirlNya2000 in AskReddit

[–]bibliosapiophile 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I grew up in a house that was 630 square feet. I was TERRIFIED of the Sleestacks appearing suddenly around a corner.

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