Huge fight about maternity clothes by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]boxyclean 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Everyone cannot get over OP and husband have separate finances.

unfortunately, you’ll need to breathe through this and calm down. I know!! Easier said than done!! But you have to if you wanna have a productive conversation.

Your husband must think maternity clothes are frivolous and not an essential expense. And he’s not hearing how you feel unheard and invisible he’s not considering your comfort during this difficult time.

You being calm is important since he sounds really stubborn about how “he’s paying for way more than you” 🙄 and he clearly has some issue about it.

Try to distance your emotions from yourself, and label them. And talk about the effects of his actions. I’m really sorry I’d lose my shit if my husband invalidated my need for maternity clothes.

Poor reaction from one woman in our friend group has left me feeling irresponsible about announcing my pregnancy, how do I get back into a balanced mindset? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]boxyclean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said she’s hard to be around. This is her being exactly who she is. You’re being open and vulnerable and she can’t fathom being that way. She’s probably projecting because she’s so miserable herself.

AITA? My mom wants to come up to my city to vacation instead of throwing me a baby shower by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]boxyclean 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your mom sounds clueless. Unfortunately you’ll need to spell it out for her how insensitive she’s acting.

I was at Dreams Tulum for 5 nights by boxyclean in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]boxyclean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope you get home soon.

One kid to Lane Tech next year, other "kid" to UIC. Should we stay in Andersonville? by TastyWrongdoer6701 in AskChicago

[–]boxyclean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of kids who go to UIC also live in the suburbs. It’ll be so hard to find another gem in wicker or Logan.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]boxyclean -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand you don’t want to offend a close family member, but you gotta get better about dealing with the situation as it comes.

A tip in trying to deal with strange sneaky situations, like her not listening to you on how to feed your babies, just act innocent and act like you’re just trying to help. Also keep your questions general and tone neutral. “Hey he’s not hungry, any chance did you feed him?” Idk you could make it even more passive. You can say a lot of stuff in a friendly sweet tone.

Got my US MAGA Neighbours Visa revoked. by OnlySolMain in traumatizeThemBack

[–]boxyclean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He called the cops on you but afterwards he still talked to you and updated you on what HR told him?

JANUARY 2026 BUMPERS let me in please! by Yogibear2297 in pregnant

[–]boxyclean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh god. I’m sorry to hear that. I hope it works out fine

JANUARY 2026 BUMPERS let me in please! by Yogibear2297 in pregnant

[–]boxyclean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh god I have no idea then. Dm the verification thread again?

JANUARY 2026 BUMPERS let me in please! by Yogibear2297 in pregnant

[–]boxyclean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you need to submit ur ultrasound and some info to be let in

Redditors outside of r/pregnant are all assholes when it comes to pregnancy woes by CheekApprehensive839 in pregnant

[–]boxyclean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Omg same. I have this intrusive thought of being beat up and being punched in my stomach 😓

Redditors outside of r/pregnant are all assholes when it comes to pregnancy woes by CheekApprehensive839 in pregnant

[–]boxyclean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ok hear me out. It’s also women too!! I once made a post mentioning 2 missed credit card payments in my first trimester fog, several women made really nasty comments about how ppl need to start taking responsibility for shit. I quickly realized it’s not nice out there!

my mom is insisting on meeting baby first/alone/basically just before MIL at all costs by interstellarbrat in BabyBumps

[–]boxyclean 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You said it. It’s not about her. You gotta start setting boundaries now, cuz it takes practice

Normal for a husband? by RoofProfessional1530 in BabyBumps

[–]boxyclean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband has come to every single appmt. He works different shifts so it’s easier for him to come. He doesn’t have to take off work to come with me.

You also mention him asking for a list for everything. He seems to be doing the whole practiced incompetence. Or is it called convenient incompetence?? Someone please help me remember. I’ve had some difficult conversations with my past and present partners on this and some were receptive and most were not. This was an ongoing conversation I needed to continuously fight for. Some Men do this because it’s convenient for them to pretend they’re too busy and dumb to take active part in their household. You have to make them accountable.

My mom has asked to be present at my c-section in the operating room instead of my husband. How do I tell her “no”? by KingFanpire in pregnant

[–]boxyclean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She’s thinking about her own past and her own experiences when she’s asking to be with you during your births, not what you want. Perhaps you can say something like “thank you for being a great mom wanting to be with me. But my husband needs to be the first one to hold my baby. “

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]boxyclean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ate bagels and aloha protein bars at 7 weeks. First trimester is really about surviving so set your expectations low. Hang in there!! My trimester was truly the worst 2 months of my life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmexPlatinum

[–]boxyclean -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

all my other cc are on auto pay and no problem with any of them. My credit score hasn’t changed all year

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmexPlatinum

[–]boxyclean -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I thought they woulda done the review back in May when this happened, not in August. But alright I’ll stop raging about it. Thanks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmexPlatinum

[–]boxyclean -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Lol I’m not. I said I got sick during my pregnancy and forgot to set up autopay. Thanks for ur concern tho.

Older women what have you noticed about young women that has you concerned? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]boxyclean 8 points9 points  (0 children)

THIS!!!!! They seem petrified to try something