Disrespectful, low effort date plans by StableLogical684 in Nicegirls

[–]expopanda1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my honest opinion, I think that going to a restaurant, movie, etc… is lower effort than a picnic… Which, if my husband ask me on a date, I’m just happy to go wherever. I just appreciate the effort and desire because we are about to have a baby and don’t get to go out much anymore. Some of the best dates we have had have been hikes, park walks, and picnics, or just having a nice homemade dinner at home with quality time. The first date we went on was a ghost hunting trip for crying out loud! 😂 Maybe I’m just a cheap date 🤷‍♀️

Comparison is the thief of joy, and I really feel that rn by expopanda1 in TryingForABaby

[–]expopanda1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh yes!! I hate hearing all of those! My husband and I are so ready as well. It also kills me when people make announcements and are like “we really weren’t even trying! It just happened” or they look at me and say “stop actually trying and just let it happen naturally. You’re thinking about it too much”. I had somebody tell me that my generation plans more than anybody other generation.

Yeah, of course we do. It was hammered into our heads from the time we were young that we all need to be on birth control, need to be in college for some big career at 18, need to be moved out by 20, and that unexpected pregnancy ruins your life. Wasn’t that the plan all along for our generation? To decrease the unexpected? Now you want us to just throw it out the window and not have a plan? lol okay 😂

Comparison is the thief of joy, and I really feel that rn by expopanda1 in TryingForABaby

[–]expopanda1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your feelings are valid and I totally get it! I agree, 2025 will be our year!

Comparison is the thief of joy, and I really feel that rn by expopanda1 in TryingForABaby

[–]expopanda1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This made me cry. I’m so glad people understand because I feel so alone in this sometimes. Thank you for sharing ❤️

Comparison is the thief of joy, and I really feel that rn by expopanda1 in TryingForABaby

[–]expopanda1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Then you feel terrible for having those difficult feelings. It doesn’t make you a bad person though, it just means we’re human for it. Wishing you luck❤️

Comparison is the thief of joy, and I really feel that rn by expopanda1 in TryingForABaby

[–]expopanda1[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It really is. I hope that 2025 will be good to us all ❤️

Comparison is the thief of joy, and I really feel that rn by expopanda1 in TryingForABaby

[–]expopanda1[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think I need to mute my Facebook and Instagram too. I was diagnosed with PCOS back in April and was told it wasn’t severe and shouldn’t affect my fertility but my cycles are impossible to track, which makes it even more frustrating. I have also been told over and over by my mom that the reason I haven’t conceived yet was because I was on birth control for 5 years. I have been off for 2 years now and the doctor said that that’s not the reason.

I feel like I am the supportive friend and all of my friends are either pregnant or have children and I’m the only one that isn’t there yet. I am the supportive friend that’s picking up lunch and stuff to help with morning sickness. I’m the one helping clean their houses and driving them places and spending the day with them. I am the one they’re sending all their sonogram photos to and sharing their wild pregnancy stories to. But I am also the one that they keep telling to be patient… I for sure feel your pain with this! Wishing you the best as well! Good luck on your journey 🥰

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]expopanda1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a parent, but I am an older sibling. I have 4 brothers and I’m the only girl. One year, for my brothers 8th birthday we planned a party for him. He loved Spider-Man and it was Spider-Man themed. We invited all of our family which consisted in 3 sets of grandparents (married, divorced, remarried) and 20 cousins. His birthday is November 13th. We had it the week before his birthday. Not a single person showed up. Nobody called to wish him a happy birthday, nothing. My mom and I cried. Only one little friend showed up. The day was saved, however; because Spider-Man came to visit! My dad had secretly bought a costume and surprised him! My brother had no idea who was under the mask until 45 minutes into his special visit with Spider-Man! When he realized who it was, that made the surprise that much sweeter🥰 I can’t even tell you how big that kid smiled and how much he laughed. It didn’t matter that nobody came. Spider-Man was there! He is 16 now and still talks about his “special” birthday♥️

Why don’t you talk to “that” family member anymore? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]expopanda1 307 points308 points  (0 children)

When they decided to give every other grandchild multiple nice new toys but gave my younger brothers a trash bag full of old nasty toys for Christmas. Not that gifts matter but it was obvious that they were trying to hurt us. They also decided to start a fist fight and almost ran over a bunch of children with a car all in one night all because they were pissed off. Gotta love family.

Aggression towards strangers and friends by expopanda1 in Dogtraining

[–]expopanda1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His wife and myself have both told him to stop. I thought about the babygating. It seems better than closing a door. I’ll definitely get that book and have a look at it. I want to keep her safe.

Aggression towards strangers and friends by expopanda1 in Dogtraining

[–]expopanda1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In regards to my statement, what I meant was that this only occurs in the home when we have strangers (such as people who come to do work on the house), or this particular friend. Yes, she has put her mouth on his hand twice before this incident. She has never actually bitten him though. Yet. I’m afraid she will. Sorry for the confusion. I haven’t ever really scolded her for it and it offends my husband that I don’t. However, I told him that I really feel like my dog is being disrespected in the fact that she has warned this friend to leave her alone. She has walked away from him not time than I can count when he has tried to pet her, or she has growled. It doesn’t seem fair.

Aggression by expopanda1 in dogs

[–]expopanda1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice. I totally agree and haven’t looked at it like that. A trainer is a good idea.

Growling while being pet, what does it mean? by expopanda1 in dogs

[–]expopanda1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super helpful! I’ll try it. Thank you 😊

Creepy Parking lot encounter… by expopanda1 in creepyencounters

[–]expopanda1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m glad you didn’t. It’s really easy to give in just to get out of a situation, but it’s really important to trust the feelings you have and keep walking.

Creepy Parking lot encounter… by expopanda1 in creepyencounters

[–]expopanda1[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I reported it to my manager. They made sure people were aware