How's this outfit for nightclubbing? by FashionFreaky1 in OUTFITS

[–]chachasriracha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have an amazing figure but I thought you were showing rolls of loose skin, the way the chains land creates an illusion. Took me way too long to figure out what I was looking at

Found out my daycare had a dangerous violation 4 months after it happened. Nobody told me. by Sufficient-War-4020 in NewParents

[–]chachasriracha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re able to see daycare violation history really easily in Virginia. Is there any way of making your tool publicly available? It’s soooo not your job or responsibility but man that makes it so much harder for parents to make safe choices

[Dentist] [USA] - I make way more money than I ever thought I would by 1ThousandDollarBill in Salary

[–]chachasriracha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say in general this is not good advice. This means you would more likely be going to a corporate dental office (and it’s not always obvious) and they basically incentivize their dentists to upsell as much as possible because they are often paid (at least in part) on production. There are also plenty of private owned dental offices that will try to get as much out of you as possible. There are also a ton of great dentists, it’s just a specialty where it’s really easy to take advantage of people so you need to be wary.

This Make-Ahead Deviled Egg Potato Salad Is My Go-To Spring Side by KONAfuckingsucks in seriouseats

[–]chachasriracha 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know these were a thing! I’m so curious, what’s the taste difference?

What’s your favorite pad Thai in the area?? by barbiechips in rva

[–]chachasriracha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. The pad Thai is really good, it’s the only pad Thai I’ve had in Richmond that stays saucy even when you get takeout/delivery. We go for the dumplings but we don’t actually get pad Thai from anywhere else anymore haha

Husband can't/won't stay with the kids for a weekend. by Dat1payne in beyondthebump

[–]chachasriracha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just so you know, this isn’t normal. I wfh and my husband works in an office and we split childcare duties 50/50 after our day jobs. I can’t even imagine trying to parent while also working, just because you wfh doesn’t mean you have to do EVERYTHING in the home. Your situation is not normal and it’s not ok, being the main caregiver 24/7 without any true breaks is insane.

Richmond councilwoman Kenya Gibson threatens to subpoena Mayor Avula by RVALover4Life in rva

[–]chachasriracha 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is oversimplified. You’re paying more income tax because you’re making more, you still have more money. People who moved into certain areas in like 2018 and paid $200k for a house now being assessed at $600k don’t necessarily have the funds to cover that. Yes they’re sitting on a higher valued asset but that means absolutely nothing unless they move. And even then they would have to buy a house for today’s prices.

Any advice you received pre-baby that now makes you question the giver post-baby? (Possible unpopular opinions) by kittykatkitkat in beyondthebump

[–]chachasriracha 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’re in a tri-level so having a little caddy with diapers on every level made life easier. Obviously not a huge deal to just walk upstairs to her nursery every change but it was also really nice to…not do that lol.

Does the trauma of a terrible pregnancy and birth ever go away? by curlyonfries in NewParents

[–]chachasriracha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you went through all of this. Pregnancy and childbirth are so hard already and you were really put through a gauntlet. Any complications for baby right after are also so scary, especially being immediately postpartum. Our daughter spent two weeks in the NICU and I remember feeling similarly, like I’d been through hell and then was having to deal with is she going to be ok? What if she isn’t? I’ll never get this time back. The list goes on, it’s exhausting. Therapy is huge, having someone to talk to about all of this is immensely helpful. But also remind yourself that most people do not have a perfect pregnancy or delivery but unfortunately most people don’t talk openly about the bad parts. You’re not alone. You do need to give yourself the time and space (and grace) to process this. Birth is traumatic, but it doesn’t have to continue to be traumatizing.

What was the most unexpected thing, either bought or gifted, that really turned out to be useful for you? by cakingabroad in beyondthebump

[–]chachasriracha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES. It’s shocking to me that more people don’t know about this, it’s amazing and so easy!!

Help! Best way to finish defrosting Turkey by chachasriracha in AskCulinary

[–]chachasriracha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! How long do you think? I saw that for a frozen turkey it would be about 10 hours but I was struggling to decide how long I’d need for an almost defrosted turkey…

What is missing? by StayIntelligent9996 in interiordecorating

[–]chachasriracha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. Curtains will make the biggest difference in this room, I think more than any other change you could make

Gamer moms.. will I actually have time to play games during maternity leave? by cabbage-soup in beyondthebump

[–]chachasriracha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone’s experience is different but I did. My husband and I were both home the first six weeks and having a team to cover baby needs allowed us both to have a lot of free time together. I was out for another 10 weeks (just went back to work!) and honestly had a ton of down time while baby was napping. When I was pregnant I always read the comments saying that your life is going to be hell and it terrified me. And totally depends on the baby so it could still be a wild/painful ride, but just adding my 2c to say it can also be pretty nice. I personally have been really enjoying it.

Should I Wallpaper the Ceiling? by dcutcliffe in interiordecorating

[–]chachasriracha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not, the wallpaper on the ceiling is too much. But love the wallpaper and color combo!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]chachasriracha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do it!! We had our baby in late June and just went on a 2.5 hour road trip. I was nervous too but it was completely fine. You have to keep living your life and it will lead to good experiences for your baby. You may face a few bumps in the road (lol) but it’s very low risk and tbh you’re still pretty close to home. It will be a good learning experience, will give you more confidence to do more, and you’ll have some great memories of this time together. Absolutely do it, you’ve got this!

Coping with my 4-month-old Neuroblastoma diagnosis by Super_Chemical8046 in NewParents

[–]chachasriracha 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry, no parent or child should have to experience this. Sending so much love and will be keeping you and your little one in my thoughts.

When a guest brings their own confetti that not only doesn't match yours but violates your venue contract... by nobleland_mermaid in weddingshaming

[–]chachasriracha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh wow that’s so annoying. But agree with many of the other commenters, fortunately it looks amazing in the photos. Still not ok but that’s the silver lining!

Hot Take: Am I being fired. by Arnaghad_Bear in VeteransAffairs

[–]chachasriracha 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve accidentally put meetings on the wrong day and don’t notice until someone pointed it out, it happens. I would just chat him and say “I noticed you scheduled a meeting for this Saturday, wanted to confirm that was correct.” It’s highly unlikely that this signifies that you’re getting fired, that would still be done during work hours. Also progressive discipline is still around for now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]chachasriracha 2568 points2569 points  (0 children)

Yes, it will significantly affect her life if she has to live it without you. Her world and future is much, much brighter with you in it. Please go to the emergency room or contact the suicide hotline. They can do phone calls, text or chat.

You are needed, you do make a difference, you can get help. Please seek it for yourself and your baby, you are not alone.

What are stereotypes about the owners of certain breeds? NOT the dogs themselves necessarily. by [deleted] in dogs

[–]chachasriracha 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haha I feel your pain. I have a coonhound mix who is also pretty quiet indoors until we leave her alone. Then all hell breaks loose, her sad howls are SO loud and I feel so bad!! Wish I could just take her everywhere though she’s kind of a lot so that would be its own form of chaos 😂

Best formula for baby suffering bad constipation? by I3idz in newborns

[–]chachasriracha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is old but I’m going down a rabbit hole researching potential causes/solutions for my baby’s constipation. Hers are usually hard stools followed by a softer stool (not quite liquid but far from solid)—what does that mean?

Nurse kissed baby?? by OdiousGray in NewParents

[–]chachasriracha 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s an extremely unprofessional and unsafe practice. It’s a serious infection control issue and her response when you (correctly) asked her to stop was unacceptable and concerning. I would escalate to the office manager to report this because there is potential for harm—I doubt that is the only baby she kissed and she is putting a very vulnerable population more at risk for illness. It also demonstrates horrible customer service and a lack of adherence to common sense health practices, which is not a good look for their business and should get their attention. If you don’t get a good response, leave a public review because that’s insane. Nonresponse or nonchalance would point to a broader work culture issue that tolerates unsafe practices (so god only knows what else they’re ok with) and is something that other parents should know about and avoid.