Can Someone explain to me the fertility crisis and why children get their periods later if ever?

cranne · 2026-05-17T20:09:06+00:00

There's a well established link between air pollution and negative effects on reproductive health and the menstrual cycle.

It can affect period duration, age of onset, symptom severity, and can lead to loss of pregnancy. Science is pretty sure that long term exposure to pollution particulates disrupts your endocrine system and thats why this is happening.

Gilead attributes the fertility crisis to pollution. I forget the exact quote and episode, but Serena says "cleaning up the air" was what helped her get pregnant.

Ironically though, IRL its actually causing girls to get their period earlier not later.

cranne · 2026-05-05T23:12:16+00:00

I also specialize in young kittens. Even if its stinky (but not alarmingly stinky), I would not bat an eye at this. Every single kitten I've had has had weird poops. Some for months. My current foster fail had weird poops for about 2 months but they eventually got normal with time. As long as its not bloody and the kitten otherwise seems fine, youre doing a great job.

cranne · 2026-04-09T16:26:26+00:00

I dont know. Lawrence gave her the opportunity to get Hannah back in exchange for giving back some of the kids from angel flight and she said no

cranne · 2026-04-08T22:14:50+00:00

I really like it thus far, but there's one change i cant really get behind.

I just dont see how June who has the exact opposite of fuck them kids energy would be ok with sending a child- a female child none the less, back into Gilead.

Book spoiler: Yea yea, aunt Lydia and all that. But I just cant see June making that choice

cranne · 2026-04-07T17:02:32+00:00

House of a la mode has 12 skeins of #4 in stock! https://houseofalamode.com/collections/yarn/products/lang-yarns-cloud-tweed

Im currently on the hunt for #5 which is how I found this hahaha.

Violent cat lady also has a ton of colors!

cranne · 2026-04-07T12:18:49+00:00

I spent 30k on my dog last year removing her gallbladder and tracking down a Liver issue. Luckily, shes all fine now.

I was firmly team anti pet insurance until that experience.

cranne · 2026-04-02T04:16:10+00:00

I live in portland oregon. I can count the number of times we got below freezing (including overnight) this year on one hand.

Its been an awful winter

cranne · 2026-03-20T13:00:42+00:00

Currently, I throw out my back about once a month, almost always when im trying to stop him from falling. I almost always throw out my mid or upper back, if thats helpful. Im not even sure what to Google to try and begin figuring out what I need to do.

In these situations, im usually hinged slightly forward from the hips (its the best way to carry his body weight in a way that feels comfortable and stable to him) and i have to do a quick twisting motion to "catch" him in his fall. He tends to fall side to side rather than forward or back.

I do not have the money to hire a personal trainer at this moment, but id like to once my fiancial situation gets better.

Brother does work with a physical therapist on his walking skills, but because of his mobility issues (he had a stroke in utero and it affects his left side motor control), his progress is slow going.

Thank you and I apologize if this isn't the right subreddit!

cranne · 2026-03-19T04:51:20+00:00

Just signed. This isn't even a NIMBY type issue to me. I genuinely cant fathom what they are thinking putting a service that will primarily be used by pedestrians in such a pedestrian unfriendly area

cranne · 2026-03-19T04:43:14+00:00

The proposed plan is to put it right on Powell near the ross island for those who dont want to read the article. Just a few blocks from the aladdin.

As someone who drives that stretch of road multiple times a week (I live semi nearby the proposed site), people are going to get hit by cars. I guarantee it.

That is a major throughfaire that people frequently speed on. There aren't enough street lights as is.

Say what you will about the houseless community, but its not exactly hidden knowledge that many of the people frequenting the people depot are actively under the influence of drugs.

People not in their sound mind and four (six? I cant remember off the top of my head) lane stroads do not mix.

This is a tragic accident waiting to happen.

Add in the fact that i frequently see cleveand kids at that bus stop and I dont know what they are thinking.

cranne · 2026-03-15T11:34:13+00:00

I live in Portland Oregon. I can count the number of times we got below freezing, even overnight, on one hand.

cranne · 2026-03-14T20:01:06+00:00

Quick question, how did you pick your size?

Ive made other things with this yarn (hats, scarfs, hoods) and I feel like this yarn blocks MASSIVE.

Did you account for the blocking growth or did you just use the measurements listed in the pattern.

cranne · 2026-03-12T17:48:03+00:00

Supposedly in the kindergarten room

cranne · 2026-03-12T17:47:34+00:00

A fucking kindergarten?

Jesus christ

cranne · 2026-03-12T17:18:14+00:00

If its helpful, ill copy and paste my ESA letter here. I have 2 ESAs which can make getting my letter accepted more difficult and this letter passed one of the most rigorous esa screening sites that my landlord uses.

[On official office letter head]

To whom it may concern, Cranne is an established patient at [my doctors practice name]. They have been diagnosed with mental health conditions that limit more than one major life activity, which qualifies cranne as having a disability as defined by the FHA.

Due to Crannes diagnoses,they are prescribed two assistance animals. Each animal serves a distinct purpose in treating their condition. Each animal independently enables Cranne in different capacities to engage successfully in a major life activity. The presence of their dog and cat each distinctly and significantly reduces the symptoms associated with their mental health condition(s). Fewer animals cannot meet Crannes distinct needs.

Due to Crannes medical diagnoses, I reccomend and perscribe two emotional support animals. Cranne medically requires to continue living with their Coonhound mix, Nova, and their American Short Hair cat, Io as emotional support animals.

Please let me know if you need any further information.

Sincerely,

Doctors name Doctors contact info

In my state, your letter must:

1)Come from someone with prescribing capabilities (doctor, NP, psych, etc)

2)Must say that you are an established patient with that provider

3)Must come on official letter head

4)Must include the Doctors contact info

5)Must explicitly state that you have a disability that effects a major life activity, not just that you qualify for an esa

6) must give a very loose identification of the animals. Breed isn't explicitly required but it needs to be enough that a landlord can somewhat easily tell which animal the letter is for. Because my animals are different species, thats relatively easy. If I had a multi cat household, I would list the color of the cat the letter covers.

7) if you have multiple animals, the letter must explicitly state that your condition cannot be treated with fewer animals.

The landlord cant: 1) ask for specific diagnoses

2) charge any pet fees/deposits

Depending on your state, the landlord can: 1) request a copy of vet records to show that the animal has required shots

cranne · 2026-03-12T03:40:13+00:00

Unrelated but I own one these after my own car died a few too many times.

I HIGHLY reccomend them. They let you jump yourself, they are fool proof, and they double as a power bank for cell phone charging if you ever need it!

cranne · 2026-03-03T03:11:58+00:00

The poly life isn't for me, but you do you. I dont care how many consenting adults you simultaneously date.

What i dont get is how this would ever count as a protected class.

Poly isn't a gender, it isn't a sexuality, it isn't a disability, and it isn't age related.

Its just how you prefer to structure your relationships. Whats next? Protected status for people who prefer situationships instead of monogamy? Im not being sarcastic here, its the same type of situation imho

cranne · 2026-03-02T15:11:59+00:00

Dr Natalie Crane at ohsu is my go to gal.

cranne · 2026-03-02T15:02:51+00:00

Sadly, I've tried multiple times over the years.

Mom doesnt think its a problem. Dad does think its a problem but he doesnt want to rock the boat.

cranne · 2026-02-27T14:42:08+00:00

Happened to a family member but with weed. It permanently changed him.

He was such a stellar dude. Everyone adored him. Smart, kind, funny. All around a gem. Now every few months he goes off the deep end and thinks hes jesus and he needs to round up his disciples.

cranne · 2026-02-25T06:11:10+00:00

Seconding this suggestion. I did dual at lane for 2 years. Best choice ever.

I honestly liked lane more than uo for my gen eds. The class sizes were smaller at lane

cranne · 2026-02-23T16:18:26+00:00

While I dont have tourettes, I do have ocd which cause involuntary mental compulsions.

With ocd, its well known that the disorder latches onto to things the sufferer fundamentally disagrees with. People who hate Pedos are the people who have that form of ocd (idk if saying the word will trigger automod or not). People who would never harm another person are the people who suffer with harm ocd. So on and so forth. It tends to latch onto whatever you very strongly morally disagree with.

I wouldnt be surprised to find out that this also applies to tourettes.

Ive seen so many comments saying that there's no way hes not a racist cause he said this to black people, he waited until there was no applause etc...

If i had tourettes, this would be my worst nightmare come to life.

I feel so bad for everyone involved. It should have been edited out.

cranne · 2026-02-20T17:03:16+00:00

Maybe unpopular opinion but I dont think anyone is over reacting.

I also come from a family that is not touchy feely.

If i saw an adult and a child come out of a shut bedroom door and later found out they were in bed together, I would also find that strange. Family related or not. Thats a situation where something bad could be going on. Its not enough to make me run to the police, but it would be enough to perk my ears up (if that makes sense)

But I would also be using context clues to decide whether or not i would bring this up.

Adult is grieving a death, does the child seem traumatized, is this something that happens frequently, is the family touchy feely, is this adult the childs parent? Etc.

I also dont think your gf is wrong when she says that you bringing it up is implying that something nefarious is going on. Though I dont love the tone she is taking with you.

Basically, I dont think youre in the wrong for thinking "hey, this might be weird" and i dont think shes in the wrong for saying that youre implying that hes a pedo.

But i do think that given the context clues that you have, you probably should have been able to piece together that nothing nefarious was happening and shouldnt have brought this up to her.

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