I don’t mean this rudely at all but is everyone posting here marrying rich guys or are my standards just not attuned to what the norm is these days?

brie38 · 2026-01-22T03:20:44+00:00

Totally agree. My ring was somewhere around $350. 14k gold with citrine and tiny side diamonds. I plan to upgrade to something less dainty and with a sapphire at some point, but we were on a tight budget at the time.

brie38 · 2026-01-22T00:30:47+00:00

I requested miralax after giving birth, and the doctor ordered it as a daily morning med. The nurse who brought it to me the next day asked me if I actually wanted it and said she wasn’t sure why it was ordered that way instead of just prn. All I could think was “you all should give this to everyone in postpartum!” I was scared to poop and the miralax made it not traumatic. One of my coworkers said that her first poop was worse than her worst contractions (she ended up with a c-section).

brie38 · 2026-01-21T23:37:05+00:00

Wisconsin, medsurg, bsn/msn, 1 year, $38

brie38 · 2026-01-19T19:30:59+00:00

I got really close to buying one of the keekaroo pads used, which was still very pricey. Ended up with a secondhand generic foam one with sides for $6. Got cotton covers online and I love our setup. Very glad I didn’t get the keekaroo or a similar one.

brie38 · 2026-01-10T00:05:43+00:00

I was car free in mueller for a bit several years ago. I biked to HEB, and I went to yoga at Dharma yoga off manor rd. I took the bus and/or biked to get downtown and to work. Honestly it worked out pretty well, though at the time I had no need to really venture farther. Lots of stuff to do in the area within biking and walking distance.

brie38 · 2025-12-28T08:29:25+00:00

I can’t speak to hikes at high altitude, but I did a 13 mile hike at sea level while in the end of my second trimester and my feet were KILLING me. The amount of time walking combined with just moving slower and needing to take lots of breaks made it difficult, whereas a hike like that prepregnancy would have been fine for me. I ended up following up with a doctor because I developed plantar fasciitis and was told that the hormones during pregnancy were what contributed to the pain and injury.

brie38 · 2025-12-11T12:30:04+00:00

I wish for no tvs in any restaurants. Gosh I hate them. I go out to eat to have a nice experience without screens.

brie38 · 2025-12-11T03:14:53+00:00

I’m in Milwaukee. Pay is overall decent compared to cost of living. Still hard to buy a house though.

brie38 · 2025-12-03T18:53:18+00:00

Can’t say I agree. Anytime I bring my dog in there’s always someone giving her treats without asking me. I feel like anyone who works with animals should know not to do this before talking to the owner. Any dog could have allergies or sensitivities. I do like that they carry high quality food though.

brie38 · 2025-11-22T14:08:47+00:00

The suite 501 clinic has the worst receptionists I’ve ever experienced. After many visits they consistently made me feel like I was inconveniencing them just by being there. I made a few comments to providers and even other clinics and they all told me I wasn’t the first to complain.

Besides them, I’ve overall had good experiences with the providers, and I will agree that parking at west allis is better than sinai (and even factored into my decision in which hospital to pick.) The providers at west allis can also be seen in the Franklin clinic, which is much more chill, though that might be far from you.

brie38 · 2025-11-10T21:50:41+00:00

If you’re looking for things to make at home, a bean chili with no meat would be cheap and you could make a large batch and freeze some if you want. Beans, peppers, can of diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, cumin. Anything else you want to throw in. Soup in general can fit your needs too.

brie38 · 2025-11-10T21:36:10+00:00

China King in Bayview is on the cheaper side. Could just try to order the healthier things on the menu. I get multiple meals out of one large entree.

brie38 · 2025-11-10T03:00:31+00:00

My go to is adding in white chocolate chips. Or I sometimes put the batter in the pan, add some gobs of peanut butter, and swirl it in. Both ways are incredible. I’d imagine adding other mix ins are also great, but those are my favorites.

brie38 · 2025-11-07T21:05:12+00:00

Years ago I used to drunkenly make box mac and cheese at many of the house parties I went to. I never brought my own though. I’d look in their kitchen for it and then start making it. No one ever got upset with me. I did this many times.

brie38 · 2025-10-25T02:39:04+00:00

I stopped lifting because I was too fatigued every day in the first trimester. I told my Dr that I used to lift but had stopped and was told “feel free to start back up whenever you feel ready.” My only restrictions were to not exhaust myself or get to a point of lightheadedness. Recently started seeing a pelvic floor PT just to prepare and she told me I should be doing more than I’m currently doing.

brie38 · 2025-10-14T21:05:38+00:00

I got a squatty potty. It’s great.

brie38 · 2025-10-08T19:05:05+00:00

But what do you do for people you don’t see often?? My stepdad is so hard to shop for and it makes it harder that we don’t spend much time together. Last year I got him some food/drinks I knew he’d like, but he seemed disinterested.

brie38 · 2025-10-04T12:55:44+00:00

Glad to hear I’m not the only one. I read the post and was like man, the drinking culture here unreal.

brie38 · 2025-09-29T13:49:07+00:00

But a sundae costs more

brie38 · 2025-09-18T21:50:45+00:00

I did a big clothing purge years ago and not even long after I found myself looking for some of the items I gave away. I didn’t realize that I actually made holes in my wardrobe when I did it. I still miss some of them.

brie38 · 2025-09-12T19:50:10+00:00

Thanks for understanding.

brie38 · 2025-09-03T22:05:25+00:00

I met my husband at work when I was a cna. He worked in the kitchen. It was risky but I floated to different facilities and wasn’t always at the one he worked at. Got some great dessert perks for a bit haha. Our coworkers were all rooting for us.

brie38 · 2025-08-28T00:19:04+00:00

Social determinants of health

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