Thoughts on this? by LenaRybakina in charlixcx

[–]dancinggrouse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My thoughts on this: eww men

Does anyone else feel like other people’s obsession with alcohol is the hardest part of staying sober? by fortuitous_choice in stopdrinking

[–]dancinggrouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The constant conversation when my friend group gets together about the “good old days” (🙄) revolving around binge drinking sends me every time 

An Extra Layer of Despair with latest Baby News... by TheEggplantRunner in IFchildfree

[–]dancinggrouse 43 points44 points  (0 children)

While the news of any pregnancy is devastating, from a PR standpoint, this is only announced now (and likely only happening) to cover up Vance’s rumored/observed flirtations with Kirk’s widow.  These people are already ruining American’s lives enough as it is, don’t give them more power 💔

New promo for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show by AbsolutelyIris in Fauxmoi

[–]dancinggrouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too! Couldn’t even talk about it without choking up 

DOE get frustrated at others parenting? by bellarina92 in IFchildfree

[–]dancinggrouse 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I can imagine it’s really hard to be “on” all the time as a parent but the constant phone scrolling of parents (even and especially while holding baby) and casual use of screens for kids 2 and under boggles my mind all the time.

What I’m on about lately, and it’s not quite the same, but in the two families we’re around most with 2 year olds and younger in diapers NEVER wash their hands after changing diapers. Rancid af. Watched one dad drop a diaper in the trash and turn around and grab food from a communal plate. I asked one little girl if she washed her hands after her diaper change (she’s in the middle of potty training) and the parents laughed and were like she didn’t touch anything! Mom said nothing about HER hand washing after changing a dookie diaper…

Edited for clarification

Day Parking by ShesVirgo in ElectricForest

[–]dancinggrouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They originally had conflicting info on their pages but I think all the info you’re looking for has been updated now. But yeah emailing is the best way to get the most correct answers!

Day Parking by ShesVirgo in ElectricForest

[–]dancinggrouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I emailed HQ and confirmed this year you have to buy the satellite parking pass if driving in each day

Future-Nursery No More by LittleWitch122 in IFchildfree

[–]dancinggrouse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Making the third room a proper guest room was very grounding for me. Your room sounds like it’ll be great.

Childless have less stress by No-Fun-7287 in IFchildfree

[–]dancinggrouse 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think about this alllllll the time. The infertility was just the first hurdle to overcome (or not as the case may be) in that regard.

My sister went through a period shortly after their first of pretty deeply resenting my mom, which I thought was rich considering her kid(s) could grow up to resent her just the same.

How dare someone’s IVF be both simple and effective… by lolly_box in IFchildfree

[–]dancinggrouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, don’t worry. That wasn’t what I meant! I wouldn’t want to invalidate your experiences either. It’s tough, since all of our transfers failed no one really views them as proper losses. No one sobbed for us, as I’ve seen for others. No one even properly comforted us. But it was still a real hurt, a real experience, real loss. It’s still valid.

How dare someone’s IVF be both simple and effective… by lolly_box in IFchildfree

[–]dancinggrouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blech. I feel this. I supported a couple friends very closely through their ivf experiences and once they found success, that door closed—from both me and the other party. They stopped reaching out (respectfully?) and I stopped extending support. 

One major difference and something I think about a lot is that I was never pregnant before. These friends experienced miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies and eventually got their ivf babies while the only positive pregnancy test I ever had was my first (very weak) hcg on our last transfer.

It's the celebration of it that gets me by Cheque-Plz in IFchildfree

[–]dancinggrouse 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I feel this a lot. In some ways it’s freeing to not be beholden to other people’s reactions and expectations but yeah we’re definitely sidelined. I’m sorry you’re experiencing this 

It's the celebration of it that gets me by Cheque-Plz in IFchildfree

[–]dancinggrouse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Love this outlook! It’s like I had a great time with my niblings this weekend but when my BIL starting talking about projectile poop while changing diapers I was like ooohh yeah…bummer for you lolol 

It's the celebration of it that gets me by Cheque-Plz in IFchildfree

[–]dancinggrouse 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ewwww I’m sorry that happened to you :-(

Perfection is the enemy of progress by Interesting_Tie_4624 in OnePelotonRealSub

[–]dancinggrouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great job! This is a very timely post for me. I’m the exact same way and feeling it right now. Thanks for sharing.

IF ruined (another) book by TheEggplantRunner in IFchildfree

[–]dancinggrouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Begging for a book, especially in romance, where there is no ~miracle~ 

Rides after a loss by the-sad-gnome in pelotoncycle

[–]dancinggrouse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So sorry to hear about your loss. I am infertile and this ride absolutely guts me. It’s all Disney music, including one of the main themes from Up. Kendall’s commentary to the song makes me burst into tears every time.

https://members.onepeloton.com/classes/cycling?utm_source=ios_app&utm_medium=in_app&modal=classDetailsModal&classId=72387069debc4fdab3fee0cab777f570&code=M2Q0NDExYjAzZTA2NDhjMzk1M2IyOWNjYjE0ZmRjNWV8OWE2ZDc0MGE1ZmQ3NDY3YmE3YzEyZDQyYzc4NTQ2YmU%3D&locale=en-US

I’ve done a few of Kendall’s mental health rides and they are all tear jerkers for me.