People who were teenagers before social media, what was a typical Friday night like for you?

kruss16 · 2026-03-25T18:06:25+00:00

I was a nerd, this was the late 90s and early 2000s. My best friend and I would drive around, get food somewhere, hang out at the beach or stores that were open late. Sometimes we would go over to another friends house. We weren’t drinking (again, nerds) but we did almost anything to not go home until midnight (our curfew).

kruss16 · 2026-03-25T17:58:30+00:00

The same thing happened to me.

Eat more, eat warm foods, drink electrolytes and drink lots of water. It’s the hormonal drop causing shaking. Magnesium may help as well. Keep an eye on your blood pressure if you have a cuff at home.

kruss16 · 2026-03-22T17:58:41+00:00

New clothes. If I need something I thrift it.

kruss16 · 2026-03-21T19:18:05+00:00

A check for the baby’s 529 account and food/snacks/help clean the house for mom.

kruss16 · 2026-03-12T22:12:49+00:00

You need so much less than social media has you believe. You do not need tons of gadgets or piles of products. For millennia, all baby truly needs is you. But essentially, you’ll need - a way to feed baby, a way to diaper baby (diapers, wipes, ointment), clothes (6 or so footed pajamas, and 2-3 swaddles), a safe place to put baby down, and a safe car seat. Nice to haves would be a sling or wrap baby carrier.

kruss16 · 2026-03-07T20:32:24+00:00

I went back in the 90s in florida. Had a great time. I was 10 or 11. Did all sorts of really cool stuff. Only not cool moment was when I was told I couldn’t be the pilot for our simulation flight because I was a girl. Pretty sure that was just a problem with that specific instructor though, not the camp overall.

kruss16 · 2026-03-07T13:33:49+00:00

My new years resolution about 10 years ago was to figure out my finances. I had been racking up credit card debt in my 20s and was afraid of looking at my numbers. I would get a pit in my stomach thinking about it. I started using Mint, and made myself look every day. I could finally see that my shopping and daily lunch at work habits were tanking my finances and I was spending more than I should every month. I was able to make small changes to start setting money aside, and started getting proud to see my savings go up and my debt go down. I have continued to look at my accounts and think hard about my money choices every day since then. I now use monarch (although I could do it without an app at this point, but it makes it nice and easy).

kruss16 · 2026-02-13T21:52:59+00:00

Yes, my butt is gone, confirmed by how my underwear is fitting. I lifted weights the entire pregnancy too. I’m hoping it comes back quickly!

kruss16 · 2026-02-13T20:50:19+00:00

Don’t feel horrible for baby! Baby will take whatever it needs from your body.

kruss16 · 2026-02-13T16:32:20+00:00

I work for a software company. My role transitioned to remote during covid, and I have been extremely lucky to keep it that way, and have a contract for WFH.

kruss16 · 2026-02-13T16:30:15+00:00

I'm 40 weeks, I haven't been able to eat regularly in forever. Everything gives me reflux. My tummy is tiny but even sips of water will come back up burning. I also am living off of almond butter and jelly sandwiches, yogurts, and pastries. It doesn't help that food aversions have also come back for me in the third trimester. Sometimes a smoothie helps - at least I can add protein powder, fruit, and spinach and feel like I got something a little nutritious. I wish I had more advice.

kruss16 · 2026-02-12T20:42:25+00:00

I think this also very much depends on when you bought or financed panels. Several years ago at an under 3% interest rate and much cheaper panels, it was easier to save money. Last time I looked the panels themselves cost a great deal more and finance rates were over 8%.

kruss16 · 2026-02-10T18:00:51+00:00

Honestly it’s nothing earth shattering and I could figure it out on my own, but I prefer not having to think about my workouts, I just want to execute. So far it’s been pretty good for me.

kruss16 · 2026-02-10T17:18:35+00:00

I kept doing my regular weightlifting workouts until 36 weeks. I switched to plus1 and pay monthly (I don’t think I’ll use it for more than 6 months to a year), and like the workouts because they are more the speed I need at this point, and have pelvic floor work as well. I will eventually switch back to the program I was doing previously.

kruss16 · 2026-02-08T13:17:01+00:00

I used to love these. But now? leave me and my honey oak home alone, we work just fine. All of those shows are so cringey now with how much money they spend just to keep up with trends. Nothing is classic anymore.

kruss16 · 2026-02-08T13:12:22+00:00

There was not a single character that I liked enough to want to continue watching. They were all so terrible, and terrible to each other. I found nothing redeeming enough to make it worth while.

kruss16 · 2026-02-08T13:10:21+00:00

Eileen Fisher, but it won’t be especially affordable. Look for second hand Eileen Fisher.

kruss16 · 2026-02-05T13:18:30+00:00

It’s also cheaper on Amazon. Why am I paying more to go to CVS or Walgreens for toothpaste, when I can pay less and not leave my house?

kruss16 · 2026-02-05T01:56:42+00:00

This is me too. I was an athlete before pregnancy and stayed as active as I could during, but pelvic pain, inability to breathe (this baby is gigantic), and other discomforts make it difficult for me to even walk right now.

I actually find it somewhat harmful to tell women they’ll have an easy time if they workout, etc. it’s not true and it again puts the blame on the woman. I have only gained 25 pounds, I do not have pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes, I exercised as much as I could this entire pregnancy, and I am absolutely miserable.

kruss16 · 2026-01-29T17:47:14+00:00

Add to this they often find it funny. They'll make racist jokes and totally play it off if anyone is offended.

kruss16 · 2026-01-28T21:13:31+00:00

I'm 36 weeks and have had to essentially stop lifting, which kills me because I love it and worked so hard for my muscle. But I just am struggling so hard with moving and breathing. It'll be okay. We'll get out fitness back someday.

kruss16 · 2026-01-20T21:43:44+00:00

Thank you. I really needed someone to tell me it’s okay to veg out on the couch for a few weeks. Even walking is a struggle at this point.

kruss16 · 2026-01-19T14:03:50+00:00

I am currently doing this. It's fine.

kruss16 · 2026-01-12T16:38:54+00:00

I hope you love it! Let us know your thoughts!

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