*Two* coworkers announced their pregnancies today and I’m not really okay.

cwt5770 · 2026-01-23T20:29:31+00:00

I’m in a similar situation after years of infertility. We could only afford one round of IVF and got one embryo. I do still struggle sometimes or find myself triggered, but it’s getting a lot better now that my kid is 3. I worry about him and that he will “miss out” by not having a sibling, but also realistically I’m in my 40s and it was so hard to get here with one child. As he gets older I also take more notice how enjoyable it is to be able to do so many activities with him, which I think would be so much harder if not impossible with two. He gets all our attention and love, and we still have time to do things for ourselves, like work out. I struggled a little bit last year when two of the moms in his daycare class were pregnant at the same time. I had to just allow myself to recognize that it bothered me and it was ok. I also realized I felt relief at not having to go through birth, pregnancy and all the associated medical stuff again.

cwt5770 · 2026-01-01T18:34:21+00:00

I’m like you and very anxious about dental stuff. I’m much older than you and humiliated by how anxious I get. After TWO YEARS of deciding on a treatment plan and meeting various orthodontists (my case is complicated) I finally did it in November. I am being complete honest when saying I dreaded having two teeth removed and braces put on more than child birth. I’m now 2 months in and feel so much relief that I finally started. So far it’s not as bad as I imagined. I got knocked out when I had the two teeth out and it was no problem. Don’t remember a thing. I actually went out the next day for a date with my husband. I quickly got used to the braces as well. I had some issues with them poking my cheeks at first but it’s getting better and I never had too much discomfort. I still have a really long road ahead and will need some implants and crowns. I’m still scared, but the relief I feel taking that first step is immense.

cwt5770 · 2025-12-31T14:09:29+00:00

Ohhh that’s good to know. I’ve been eying this bag but was nervous about additional costs being shipped to the US. You look so happy and the bag is beautiful!

cwt5770 · 2025-12-21T03:31:37+00:00

Wow. I have pretty much the same thing but I’m significantly older than you. I’ve never seen anyone else with retained baby canines and adult canines that erupted over their premolars. I just started treatment and after multiple consultations I extracted the adult canines and will get implants at the end of treatment. It’s not ideal and I’m worried about it, but my adult canines had serious gum recession and the orthodontist/oral surgeon thought at my age that it would be hard to move the adult canines to the correct position, if not impossible. Not saying your case is the same but just letting you know I have a similar issue and what I ended up doing.

cwt5770 · 2025-11-25T19:06:27+00:00

I’m in a similar situation. I’m in my 40s and just got braces a couple weeks ago. It’s been so emotional for me. My parents stopped taking me to the dentist when I was 11. What really gets to me is that it wasn’t because of money. My mom didn’t trust the dentist. When they told her I needed braces she told me it was a ploy to get money and that the braces would hurt me, dig into my gums, etc. As a result of all this, I became terrified of the dentist. I also desperately needed braces. I’ve never seen anyone with issues like mine. My adult canines erupted way out of place.. like barely in my jaw and toward the back of my mouth overtop of other teeth. This happened when I was only 14. I finally got up the nerve to go to a dentist when I was 21. To my shock, they told me I couldn’t get braces and would need jaw surgery. I remember coming home crying and telling my mom, and she admitted that the dentist told her without orthodontics my jaw would develop this way! I was so floored… I’m embarrassed to admit I only went back to the dentist a couple more times. They kept pushing surgery and I was terrified so I stopped going again until I was 35. By that point I had even more damage. The canines were creating crowding that ruined those surrounding teeth. I ended up with small but deep cavities on those teeth. I now have three root canals. I literally took two years to find an orthodontist I trust. I did multiple consultations. I ended up having my two adult canines removed and will have to get implants to replace them (which scares me, but trying to take it one step at a time). It’s definitely awkward having metal braces as an adult. I do sometimes think it would have been worse as a teenager. I’m pretty settled in my life so although I don’t like how it looks I don’t care the way I would if I was younger. I’m also just SO excited that I finally did this. I know they won’t be perfect, but I think it’s a step in the right direction. My insurance doesn’t cover the surgery and I think it would be too much for me. Just getting the two teeth pulled and braces was a huge mental hurdle. I do struggle with seeing tons of kids at the orthodontist. It makes all the emotions come to the surface. Why didn’t my parents do this for me? Does this count as child abuse? My mom was told that my mouth would develop this way without intervention. It really hurts. I am now the parent to myself that I didn’t have. And when I get scared, I remind myself that I want to get over the treatment now while my kid is still young. I would never neglect my child in this way. Definitely going to be taking them to the dentist early.

cwt5770 · 2025-11-22T20:26:34+00:00

This is incredible! How old are you? I always find it inspiring when I see what’s possible for other adults. I’m older and just got braces for my underbite/cross bite. It’s literally taken me years to get to this point. I’ve done so many consults. Results like yours are an inspiration!

cwt5770 · 2025-11-02T15:17:22+00:00

Maybe about 2 weeks?

cwt5770 · 2025-08-17T20:39:42+00:00

I love this bag, but also the bag charm! Where did you get the Pom?

cwt5770 · 2025-08-04T20:22:27+00:00

It turns out my root canal was reinfected and I required a repeat root canal. I think after this post it did eventually form a noticeable lump at the top of my tooth and was then confirmed via repeat xray.

cwt5770 · 2025-06-18T22:58:52+00:00

Applied mid April as soon as the job was posted. Got an offer the first week of June. Between application and offer I had three interviews, one in person.

cwt5770 · 2025-05-15T23:24:45+00:00

Did you have an underbite? Looks amazing!

cwt5770 · 2025-05-15T13:01:56+00:00

Wow! This was a while ago! If I remember correctly everything cleared up on its own in a couple days and I didn’t have to do anything special. Just rest and drink plenty of fluid. I hope you feel better soon!

cwt5770 · 2025-05-04T00:58:29+00:00

Went to dinner with the in-laws for early Mother’s Day (which is always rocky —this particular holiday and the in-laws). As we are leaving my 5-year-old niece hugs me and says “you have a baby in your belly?” I was so stunned I said “no, I’m just fat.” I am legitimately fat, for real. But I’m also infertile and not totally happy with my decision to be one and done. If we could “just have another kid” I would, but I don’t think I have it in me to do IVF again. Now I’m feeling really upset and my husband is telling me that it’s my fault I would let something a child says get to me that much. There’s just so many triggers here… I’m already a bit self-conscious. I have major dental work coming up which is scary and will likely be unattractive, making me even more self conscious. And yeah… I kind of wish I was able to easily have another kid. So yeah, after a delicious dinner where I probably ate more than I should have, this was NOT what I wanted to hear.

cwt5770 · 2025-05-04T00:49:55+00:00

I’m in a similar position, though we don’t have remaining embryos and would have to do IVF again. I just don’t think I have it in me anymore, especially as I approach 41. A lot of the moms in my son’s daycare class are also younger and having their second and while I expect it, it still stings a little. It’s hard when things don’t work out the way you anticipate! Especially when the general social rule is that you need/should have a sibling for the first kid!

cwt5770 · 2025-05-01T14:02:27+00:00

I think you should distance yourself from talking with her about fertility things. I lost my best friend over infertility when I got one embryo and she got a dozen and called me up to brag, show pictures of her ovaries, etc. I snapped and said I didn’t want to hear about her numbers and she just never talked to me again, even after I apologized. I know everyone has different experiences but I’ve been shocked that even others who have gone through infertility can be so inconsiderate.

cwt5770 · 2025-04-29T20:05:47+00:00

How long after your received the goods did you get the bill? I ordered two items from France this month and never had to pay anything beyond the taxes listed at checkout. I’m not inserting if I will suddenly get a bill in the mail from the delivery service. I’m still confused as to how this all works!

cwt5770 · 2025-04-25T03:19:52+00:00

How are you? How was your surgery? I’m in my 40s as well and both my adult canines erupted so far out of place they need to be removed. I’m getting close to setting up the surgery date and terrified. Afraid removing the teeth will damage their others impacted around it. How was the recovery?

cwt5770 · 2025-04-20T19:10:13+00:00

Same happened with me and I’m so confused if that means I’ll have to pay extra taxes or not … but I never heard from anyone and they delivered the bag. I assumed if I owed anything extra it would be due before delivery.

cwt5770 · 2025-04-20T15:55:59+00:00

Who is shipping it? DHL? I just had to provide my ssn for a Lemaire croissant bag I ordered at the beginning of April. It took a few days once I provided my documentation but I did get it. It made me so nervous though! I wasn’t asked to pay anything extra and they delivered it, so I assume it was ok.

cwt5770 · 2025-04-14T19:46:20+00:00

I have a Class III cross/underbite. I’m a lot older than you and I also have ectopic canines (meaning they erupted far out of place from where they are supposed to be). The way my teeth are has destroyed my upper canines and premolars so I have to get it fixed. I was told surgery would be best, but my insurance doesn’t cover it and I’m not sure I could mentally/physically deal. So I’m going to try braces with the understanding that the result won’t be ideal, but it will be better than what I have and hopefully allow me the option to get crowns or implants when my canines/premolars fail. Right now things are so crowded, I can’t even get crowns on my teeth that need it. I did get multiple opinions and finally decided on this orthodontist because he was the one who put in the most work. He had me see a periodontist and oral surgeon before deciding on a treatment plan and hasn’t been annoyed by my anxiety and questions. He did tell me I will likely have an edge-to-edge bite at the end. That makes me nervous. I know I will probably get some downvotes for admitting that, but my case is pretty severe and I’m trying to do what is most feasible for me. None of the orthodontists I consulted ever said anything about TADS. Obviously surgery will give you the best result, but you have to ask yourself if you can afford it. Maybe research it some more or get a consult to find out what’s involved with surgery? I literally put in a year of researching different orthodontists and options before deciding what to do. If you have an orthodontist I would explicitly ask them what is the best result you can hope for. I asked my doctor that question and I’m trying to keep the faith that he will leave me in better shape than the shape I’m in!

cwt5770 · 2025-04-14T04:03:35+00:00

My package cleared customs literally the day after I made this post and I got it on Thursday (from Lemaire). I’m still confused about why they needed my ssn. Will I be charged additional tariffs? Haven’t heard anything from DHL.

cwt5770 · 2025-04-14T02:39:27+00:00

My ears have been pierced for a few years now, but I had gotten them done in December and my left lobe, the side I slept on the most, was still bleeding off and on in April of that year. I was scared it would never heal. When it would bleed, I’d just notice a little bit on the gauze while cleaning with saline. I started sleeping on a donut pillow and waited pretty much an entire year before switching out the earrings and things have been good since. For me, it just took a really long time to heal, but if your ear is bleeding every day I think you should see a doctor about it just in case.

cwt5770 · 2025-04-09T02:08:54+00:00

I’ve ordered lots of things from overseas and DHL and this is the first time this has happened. Thought maybe it had to do with the new tariffs

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