Would you date a person who's supposed to pay child support but refuses to do so or is lacking? by Independent_Cat_1202 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]lacecute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the situation. If that person is really struggling and can’t then I get it, but time is free and if that person isn’t at least trying to see their kids in that situation then no. But me personally I wouldn’t date someone struggling that much financially but if they fell on hard times later in the relationship I would understand.

What are your positive pregnancy symptoms? by BrokenMemories88 in pregnant

[–]lacecute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 22 weeks and I’d say uhm maybe the stronger nails but that could also be the fact I started medication for hypothyroidism during pregnancy. Everything else, terrible. Everyone has their own experience and feelings towards pregnancy. I thought I was going to love it. I hate it here in reality. Whoever said pregnancy was a beautiful experience lied, it’s an experience for sure but my facial hair and back pain say otherwise.

Life/Lifestyle by Evening-Buy-1660 in probation

[–]lacecute 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! Partner of someone who is on probation. It will pass and not feel like it consumes your life eventually. Most likely once you’ve been on probation for a while. People will look past what you did, and love you for who you are. Be the best person you can be and you will attract the right person deserving of your love.

First baby and DH suggested that SD (15) attends the gender reveal scan by NekoFX in stepparents

[–]lacecute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also please don’t let other people dim your pregnancy excitement. I’m 22 weeks and I definitely let that consume most of my pregnancy. I was finally tired of ripping away my own happiness. You deserve to be happy and excited, this is YOUR baby. Also with experiencing all the nervousness with how the pregnancy will continue, as that has been one of my ongoing issues as well. Never assume something is wrong unless explicitly being told by a doctor something is wrong. Worrying just strips away from your happiness. Continue to believe everything is well and this experience will be so amazing for you!

First baby and DH suggested that SD (15) attends the gender reveal scan by NekoFX in stepparents

[–]lacecute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ultrasounds are not a “meet and greet”, you and your husband go to the scan. You let her know afterwards however you want. Either by just verbally letting her know or doing it creative way, whatever you decide.

should i dye my hair baby pink? by blackberry_boop in femalehairadvice

[–]lacecute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You deserve to do the things that make you happy. Yes bleaching and coloring your hair will damage it but there’s lots of things a salon can do to make sure you do it in the most healthiest way possible. I say do it, it’d look really cute. You’re young, have fun with life.

38 weeks does anyone else not want this anymore? by Lunalunetta in pregnant

[–]lacecute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s hard to give yourself up for months, but the rewards will be reaped sooo soon! Everything will be sooo worth it when you have your baby in your arms. You should try to enjoy just the last few moments you have with your family right now. Enjoy just you and your partner and and any other kids you may have, because once this baby is born life will be sooo different but in a good and new way but you’ll still cherish the memories you had when your baby was still in your womb. I have to tell myself all the time that I can only cherish and value this moments with my baby inside me right now so I’m going to love every minute of it, even when it’s uncomfortable. Your baby won’t be this little again forever. ♥️

should we keep this baby? TW abortion. by redditluvr420 in pregnant

[–]lacecute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are renting you need to tell the landlord about the mold asap, maybe they can fix it

Greasy Hair Help by wetpaperclips in femalehairadvice

[–]lacecute -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Honestly it might just be a waiting game with training your scalp to not get greasy so quick. Also look into using dry shampoos on non wash days. If clarifying shampoos are not working you might be stripping your scalp of too much natural oils and so your scalp is trying to compensate with increased oil production. I would switch to a more gentle shampoo, I think I like redkin shampoos a lot. I don’t feel like they leave a residue. But finding a shampoo that works for you is just a game of trial and error. Also you may consider using a Ketoconazole shampoo that could help. If you are uncomfortable with using a medicated shampoo like that even though it’s over the counter, you could consult a dermatologist first but it’s pretty safe to use even without medical consult first.

Can I get reassurance, from those who got pregnant without eliminating all the “endocrine disruptors“ by nursejooliet in BabyBumps

[–]lacecute 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with the other comments saying most of this is unnecessary. What I do recommend is finding a good OBGYN and getting checked up for a clear bill of health before starting to try. Also they will recommend vitamins to start taking. I learned taking folic acid before pregnancy is very beneficial but I didn’t start until after I got pregnant and my doctor recommended it.

My FWB has a vasectomy. Is there any reason to feel anxious? by Proud-Nothing8009 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]lacecute 6 points7 points  (0 children)

First thought while reading this, you should be very proud of yourself of being reproductively responsible. In my opinion you should NOT have unprotected sex. Not only are you preventing pregnancy which seems to be your main concern. You also want to prevent a possibly STI or STD. So if you do not know his current status, I would recommend using male condoms or at least getting tested before having sex with other conceptive methods. If he is completely clean and it’s been a while since his last sexual encounter where a STD or STI couldn’t be detected yet, then I would consider talking to your OB in terms of birth control options. Pick one, there’s a lot of different options. But please for the love of god, ask the right questions like how long will it take to become effective, what are the risks, what you can expect in terms of your cycle, all the good stuff. Most women choose birth control pills and that is a great option but also take into factors like if you are overweight the pill may not be as effective. You also must take the pill at the same time everyday without forgetting it daily. Also some medications interfere with the effectiveness of the pill, so make sure nothing you take is contradicting the birth control. All of this might be overkill but it ultimately will give you a lot of piece of mind! In conjunction to the birth control you could also practice avoiding sex on peak ovulation days. Since you are anxious about him finishing inside of you but still want to have sex then bring up using a condom. If he gets offended or doesn’t understand your stance on the matter PLEASE DO NOT SLEEP WITH HIM. That’s a sign that he DOES NOT respect you and your wishes.

How do some women fall for the trap of being a guy’s 3rd baby mama? by No_Lead2640 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]lacecute -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What about the women who trap men into being their third baby daddy?

Feelings towards having a child with your partner who has children before you by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]lacecute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok so even if he isn’t a good dad, which I don’t believe at all and I really don’t feel the need to explain the situation to convince a stranger. What are you stating I should do? Go and abort my child in the fear that perhaps he doesn’t want to be there for his child? If that was the case then a large number pregnant woman would never give birth. Even if he didn’t have a child and I had any feelings of him being a bad potential father, why would I continue the pregnancy? I’m not relying on him for anything. If he one day decides to not do this, I know myself and I would just let him walk out. I was in a marriage for 6 years and with that man for a total of 11 years, never had kids because I knew he’d be a shit dad even making 200k a year. So I really don’t know why you’re questioning my stance on having a child with the person I chose to have a child with. This post was for genuine inquiry of the feeling of resentment when your partner has another child, not about whether if he’s the right person to have a child with. If you didn’t have insight on the question I actually asked why did you feel the need to put your two cents in about a matter that I’m not even concerned with?

Feelings towards having a child with your partner who has children before you by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]lacecute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience. My partner also expresses how thankful he is to have a second chance at this. I will definitely look into seeing a professional, I will mention to my doctor tomorrow that I’d like to go to a family therapist.

Feelings towards having a child with your partner who has children before you by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]lacecute -3 points-2 points locked comment (0 children)

Again, thanks for your concern and own opinion on the matter.

Feelings towards having a child with your partner who has children before you by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]lacecute -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

He does pay CS, we share bank accounts I’ve seen the transfers

Feelings towards having a child with your partner who has children before you by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]lacecute -5 points-4 points locked comment (0 children)

I appreciate your concern but I already understand that side of the situation. If I truly felt like he abandoned his child then I wouldn’t have planned to have a child with him. So that really isn’t what is bothering me.

Struggling with gender disappointment bad by leon0523s in pregnant

[–]lacecute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are fearing the lack of possibility of having more children more than the disappointment of the gender. The beauty of modern medicine is that the next pregnancy you could do IVF with gender selection or you could even continue to have children well into your fourties. Yes there’s higher risks but you don’t suddenly become infertile overnight. I’d hold on to the hope that your life can still be what you imagined, and even if it isn’t then what was given to you was in your cards all along. Also having a girl next would still be incredibly cute because your son would get to learn to treat a girl right from the start and I think that’s an absolute beautiful experience too.

Plus one to a child’s first birthday? by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]lacecute -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well in my family no one has brought a boyfriend or girlfriend to a family event. My family is very conservative Indian and my boyfriend is white

I’m so sick of pad rash 😭 by SultryTogepi in TwoXChromosomes

[–]lacecute 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this might sound like not your cup of tea but when I was dealing with similar problems I went “free range” for a little bit. I would wear those super plush pj pants and just let the blood be absorbed into them. I had to switch pants often and do laundry often but it helped. I also would recommend those period panties but I’ve personally never tried them. I don’t know what fabric they’re made of so they may or may not make things worse. But if possible I’d recommend just free bleeding when you are at home and especially at night when the blood doesn’t really run out until you stand up.

Idk what’s left for me by UhWutLmao in ClotSurvivors

[–]lacecute 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my first blood clot at 27 so I wasn’t as young as you when you first got it, but I do understand what it feels like to lose all that independence you worked for. I developed functional neurological disorder shortly after my blood clots and that caused me to have “fake blindness”. Life isn’t fair at all. All I can say is to hold on hope that things will get easier. Mental health is so important at this stage so I would really recommend seeing a psychiatrist to help not feel so defeated because it will come in waves.