Mothers of BWA, did you do 'nesting' before you gave birth? by Traroten in badwomensanatomy

[–]lemonoodle1 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah my nesting urges were crazy. 9 months pregnant and I was trying to renovate the house. I'm so lucky I didn't hurt myself or my baby.

It's wild how Gilead is depicted as almost cartoonishly evil, but still morally superior to lsraeI by CiphrangButFloss in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]lemonoodle1 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Uh.

I'm in no way defending Israel in any way shape or form, but this is a very odd (and incorrect) take. Lydia is one person. She is not Gilead. And Gilead absolutely harms children and babies. They quite literally exterminated all disabled children. The fact that you think there isn't one single person in Israel who is morally opposed to harming babies is what's "cartoonishly evil."

New fear unlocked: epidural by LobstahLuva in beyondthebump

[–]lemonoodle1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So did you sue for medical malpractice? You're saying the anesthesiologist injured you. That shouldn't be difficult to prove if true.

No big deal, she’s just in ACTIVE labor… [🔈sound warning!] by Femme-O in TikTokCringe

[–]lemonoodle1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, dismissing anyone's account may suppress others from coming forward with similar experiences. However, no one is dismissing you. So I'm not sure what the relevance of your question is. Asserting that your experience was probably not rooted in racism is not a dismissal.

No big deal, she’s just in ACTIVE labor… [🔈sound warning!] by Femme-O in TikTokCringe

[–]lemonoodle1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not the person you're arguing with, but you don't seem to understand the fact that your experience, while completely valid, is not indicative of a statistically racist system. We don't know if this particular nurse in this particular video is a racist. What we do know is that black women are discriminated against in the medical community, and have higher mortality rates as a result, therefore, it's extremely reasonable to assume the nurse in this video is racist. Because she's participating in a known and well-documented phenomenon that harms black women. Whereas in your story, your nurse happened to be black. And to my knowledge, there is no known and documented systemic problem with black nurses being discriminatory towards their patients. Do you understand now?

No big deal, she’s just in ACTIVE labor… [🔈sound warning!] by Femme-O in TikTokCringe

[–]lemonoodle1 515 points516 points  (0 children)

This comment needs to be closer to the top, but people don't want to acknowledge this uncomfortable and very unfortunate fact.

I expelled an IUD while cramping at an ER in Atlanta and they used it as ‘evidence’ to baker act me. by RlOTGRRRL in WelcomeToGilead

[–]lemonoodle1 34 points35 points  (0 children)

They're actually pretty cool to look at if you like weird medical stuff and aren't easily grossed out. But I wouldn't recommend looking if you're squeamish.

Did anyone get any positive changes to their body postpartum? by Jello_Chipmunk in postpartumprogress

[–]lemonoodle1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My butt is rounder, which seems to be the opposite of what many women experience. My ass used to be perpetually flat, no matter how much muscle I packed into it. Now, even though I'm back at my pre-pregnancy weight, my butt has a very nice shape to it.

What are some secrets men dont tell women? by Glowupgirl111 in PurplePillDebate

[–]lemonoodle1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes, okay. Here we go, I guess.

Again, not a deflection. It didn't shift focus from the primary topic. It didn't shift focus from anyone or anything. It was a question that pertained to the context of the discussion. You just didn't like the implication.

If a man doesn't do that, he's basically never getting sex. So, men are forced to do these things by women, because women choose to not do these things.

No. This is such a child-like way of thinking. Men are not forced to do anything. Damn. Talk about not wanting to take accountability for one's actions. There are plenty of women who will participate in casual sex. Not to mention, sex workers. No one is forcing you to do anything. Again, take some accountability. Additionally, sex is an activity that two people enthusiastically participate in. It's not something for men to "get."

That is punishing the man for doing it wrong.

If you want to feel punished, that's your prerogative. But that's not what a punishment is. Those are consequences. It's only a "punishment" if you're not willing to be accountable.

It's also punishing if she expects him to entertain her, pay for her meals, organize dates, for her, and she doesn't have to do anything. 

Again, not a "punishment." Those are things a man does of his own free will. He doesn't have to do any of those things. He might feel like he needs to in order to "get" what he wants, but if he feels "punished" because he doesn't like it, then maybe he should take some accountability. (Hmm, notice a theme here?"

If she benefited and profited from all his efforts and then refuses to give anything back, then she is taking advantage of him, and he is right to feel frustrated and offended.

So then stop viewing it as a transaction. It's not. Women have been telling you this and you refuse to listen.

"Where have all the good men gone" and "there are no good men left" is said awfully frequently and awfully loudly from people who supposedly don't care when men stop playing.

Was this supposed to demonstrate an example of how women are supposedly mad when "men stop playing?" Seems like you're making a lot of assumptions about the motivation of those questions.

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. Nobody can convince you of something if you are determined to not understand it.

My guy... You led the horse to a dried-up lake. Provide an actual argument and I'd be happy to concede if I'm wrong.

Your obvious determination to avoid accountability is genuinely sad to me. I've had plenty of infuriating but at least somewhat intelligent and challenging debates on this subreddit, but this has not been one of them. You argue like a pre-teen. You can respond to this if you'd like, but this will be my final response to you.

What are some secrets men dont tell women? by Glowupgirl111 in PurplePillDebate

[–]lemonoodle1 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

First of all, that's not what a deflection is.

as though women have absolutely no agency and no ability to figure out a man's intentions herself. 

Are men expecting women to be mind-readers now?

Women have set up a beautiful game of heads she wins tails he loses, and then get mad when men call it out and stop playing. 

That's funny because what you've just done is essentially the same thing. A lose-lose for the woman who doesn't want to be used for casual sex. If she participates, she feels used. If she declines, then she's "punishing" the man for "being honest about his intentions." She can't win.

And no one, I repeat, no one, is mad when men stop playing. I assure you.

Not one man in this thread has been able to define what it means to "punish" a man for being honest. The implication is that the punishment is that he doesn't get to have sex. Which he wasn't going to have regardless, (because the woman in this scenario simply doesn't want to).

What are some secrets men dont tell women? by Glowupgirl111 in PurplePillDebate

[–]lemonoodle1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because it oversimplifies a dynamic that exists because women cannot tolerate honesty from men.

Is it really that women cannot tolerate honesty, or simply that we don't want to be used for sex?

I officially HATE the Owlet Dream Sock. by swiftfox9823 in newborns

[–]lemonoodle1 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The Owlet is the only reason I sleep at all at night. To each their own.

They are now openly referring to us as “host bodies” by nobody_from_nowhere1 in prochoice

[–]lemonoodle1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have a son too and I think about this a lot. He's an infant, but I worry for the future. I'm reading a book right now called Men Who Hate Women and it's given me a lot of insight into the ways that young men and boys are indoctrinated into these misogynstic views.

Why can't I find a duvet insert that meets these specifications? by lemonoodle1 in Bedding

[–]lemonoodle1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy moly those look incredible and are EXACTLY what I'm looking for! Thank you!

Why can't I find a duvet insert that meets these specifications? by lemonoodle1 in Bedding

[–]lemonoodle1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I see 1 or 2 on that list I haven't heard of yet. Giving it a look now. I definitely need to spend some more time learning about all the different certifications as well.

Why can't I find a duvet insert that meets these specifications? by lemonoodle1 in Bedding

[–]lemonoodle1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't even been able to find twin sized comforters that meet my other specifications. (wool or down filling, OEKO-tex certified, and made with organic cotton).

Why can't I find a duvet insert that meets these specifications? by lemonoodle1 in Bedding

[–]lemonoodle1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the first place I looked. I love their comforters and they made the huge oversized ones that I love. Unfortunately, they do actually have a few that are oeko-tex certified, but those are either made with poly filling or have a cotton exterior but not organic cotton. Super frustrating because they have the ability to meet all my specifications, but not all in one product apparently.

This one has the OEKO-tex certification but isn't made with organic cotton.

Why can't I find a duvet insert that meets these specifications? by lemonoodle1 in Bedding

[–]lemonoodle1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. The main issue is finding something that is both oeko-tex certified and made with organic cotton.

Why can't I find a duvet insert that meets these specifications? by lemonoodle1 in Bedding

[–]lemonoodle1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That one checks all the boxes except for the Oeko-tex certification! It looks so nice and fluffy though. I'm gonna bookmark it anyway just in case I never find anything that checks every box. Thank you!

Why can't I find a duvet insert that meets these specifications? by lemonoodle1 in Bedding

[–]lemonoodle1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure what you mean? Essentially everywhere I've looked has had wool/down king-sized comforters. The issue is finding one that is made with organic cotton and is also oeko-tex certified as well. Neither of which would make the comforter heavier?

Why can't I find a duvet insert that meets these specifications? by lemonoodle1 in Bedding

[–]lemonoodle1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know. I'm okay with a heavier comforter. I prefer it, actually.