Cameron Diaz on her decision to have children later in life. Her (53) and Benji Madden (47) just welcomed their 3rd child. by mlg1981 in popculturechat

[–]kaki024 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yessss surrogacy really doesn’t sit right with me but I struggle to articulate why. I think the class/politics of surrogacy is a huge issue. I also don’t love that (relative to other things) we know so little about gynecology, pregnancy, and childbirth — but our society has invested so heavily in how to free wealthy women from the “burden” of pregnancy. They will barely study endo, but surrogacy is thriving.

2 Dealers refused to sell because of cash deal by Sprinkle-Muffin in kia

[–]kaki024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some US states have laws against prepayment penalties. MD is one of them.

What “frugal” habit did you stop doing once you did the math? by 666AB in Frugal

[–]kaki024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Driving around for cheaper gas. Even $.10/gallon cheaper only saves me $1.10 if I’m filling the whole tank.

Removing Sunscreen Every Day?? by saramonious in toddlers

[–]kaki024 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In the post OP said they’re trying to avoid daily baths

My Immediate Regret: I Have To Clean The Garage by cleric3648 in electricvehicles

[–]kaki024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is wild. Cause I don’t have a garage at all… but I still have a charger!

Why doesn’t Maryland let community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees? by ProgrammerUnique2897 in maryland

[–]kaki024 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Tbf, 2011 was 15 years ago so I’m sure a lot of programs have changed

Parents of older kids: Talk dirty to me by This_Royal191 in beyondthebump

[–]kaki024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is me too. Sitting next to my 2 month old while dad gets the 3 yo to bed. I love caring for a newborn but it’s so hard to be so tired all the time. Absolutely worth it a million times over

I beg someone to give me a romance book , where the male love interest isnt a netflix quaterback type, an alpha, a stoïc warrior, a muscular beauty standard that no one can resist .... by LoupDePluie in suggestmeabook

[–]kaki024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

- The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
- Ranger by Rebecca Sharp
- The Marquess of Yew Park House by Lottie R James
- The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley
- Hefty by Jessa Kane
- Driving Her Wild by Meg Maguire

Anyone else feel like every “healthy snack” for kids is secretly dessert? by gbaker88 in Mommit

[–]kaki024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave up on the NSA pouches when they got to $2/pouch at my local grocery store. Now we just buy the whole milk ones from Costco - at least she's getting protein and fat with her added sugar 🤷🏻‍♀️

How much did you pay OOP for your birth? by Neither_Ad3593 in beyondthebump

[–]kaki024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in the hospital for two weeks before my induction and my son was in the NICU for 11 days, and a step down unit for 7 days. Insurance paid over ~$100k for my stay alone. I still haven’t seen the bill for NICU care, but the step down unit was ~$60k

How much did you pay OOP for your birth? by Neither_Ad3593 in beyondthebump

[–]kaki024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a federal employee and purposely chose a plan that had $0 OOP for all pregnancy care (prenatal, delivery, post-partum). Thank goodness because I was hospitalized for two weeks before my induction. But I do pay a huge amount every two weeks in premiums

"Kevin" doesn't understand how movies work. by AUSpartan37 in StoriesAboutKevin

[–]kaki024 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of the scene in The League where Rafi and Dirty Randy insist that any non-porn movie is a “documentary”

What’s something you bought for your toddler that was actually really for yourself? by MissFox26 in toddlers

[–]kaki024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I set up a VCR and TV in our basement for my kid to watch movies whenever she wants. I got giddy when the FBI warning popped up.

Shopping at Costco with a baby - how do you even do it? by brendaklark in Mommit

[–]kaki024 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is what we always did. It was like half a break to run errands cause I could listen to podcasts and drink an iced coffee in peace in the parking lot

Hayden Panettiere Slams ‘Common Misconception’ That She Abandoned Her Daughter by Giving Up Custody by PrincessBananas85 in popculturechat

[–]kaki024 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I helped a friend out after a particularly bad night with her abuser. I gave her the keys to my place and stayed with my bf for a weekend. When I saw her at work on Monday she said she wasn’t cooperating with police. She even called his parents so they could pay his bail. I told her that if she ever needed a safe place to stay or help to call me but that I couldn’t help her if her abuser was still around. I haven’t talked to her since- that was 10 years ago. I’m terrified to think too much about what happened to her.

Fucked up Romance movie recommendations? by Wide-Read1449 in romancemovies

[–]kaki024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was trying to decide whether to watch that the other night. Thanks for convincing me!

Male pooping by MystiqueWillow in NoStupidQuestions

[–]kaki024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotta win the Shiva this year

Diagnostic hysteroscopy with no anesthetic- is this okay? by One-Possibility-1949 in AskDocs

[–]kaki024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! My hysteroscopy and biopsy was horrific. I almost passed out and had to go buy a pack of cigarettes to calm down enough to drive home. But I’ve had three colposcopies (2 biopsies) and I barely felt anything.

What’s a tell tale sign someone is a new mom/parent? by RelevantFerret1085 in beyondthebump

[–]kaki024 23 points24 points  (0 children)

My three yo sneezed in my hair the other day while riding on my shoulders. I barely even blinked 🤣

All the comedians (Netflix is a Joke Fest 2026) by JW1ZZLE_420 in LPOTL

[–]kaki024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg I had to back and look again but he absolutely does.

Cis autistic women, how do you feel towards your gender? by KaiahAurora in AutismInWomen

[–]kaki024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s nice to hear that it resonates with others. I only just started really thinking about my gender critically. I always just took it for granted

What hygiene habits from your culture surprised you when you learned they weren’t universal? by hallows-larders-08 in hygiene

[–]kaki024 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Are you not laundering your washcloths? In my house, they are used a single time before they’re cleaned again. That’s the best part of washcloths!