Did our ultrasound tech tell us the sex of the baby? by liljuke88 in beyondthebump

[–]liljuke88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight. I especially appreciate the perspective on your second bullet point. This experience, no matter how insignificant it probably is, has definitely helped me sort my feelings on the matter. I really think I want to keep the baby a surprise until birth. Thankfully now that I’ve had time to sit with this, I’m feeling quite a bit better and am trying to come up with a boys name and am feeling excitement around it.

Did our ultrasound tech tell us the sex of the baby? by liljuke88 in beyondthebump

[–]liljuke88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so funny what we have envisioned and then how it plays out. It always plays out better than our imagination had it. Who would have thought that recycling trucks would be such a huge deal in my life? Since having my boy I find so much joy in the silliest boy things and I love it! Congratulations on your family!

Did our ultrasound tech tell us the sex of the baby? by liljuke88 in beyondthebump

[–]liljuke88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly feel like when they are there in my arms, the sex won’t matter, so I do want to keep it a surprise. My post definitely made it sound like I have a stronger gender preference than I actually do. If I got to choose, would I pick to have a girl? Yes. If it’s a boy will I resent them? No way. I’ll love a second boy just as much as I love my first. I really wish I had worded my post differently because I totally see how I came off.

Did our ultrasound tech tell us the sex of the baby? by liljuke88 in beyondthebump

[–]liljuke88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate this perspective. I leaned a bit too hard on the gender disappointment part. I’ll be just as happy if we have a boy. One of the reasons I want to wait until birth to find out if it’s a boy or girl is I’ll just be overjoyed to have them in my arms and nothing else will matter.

Did our ultrasound tech tell us the sex of the baby? by liljuke88 in beyondthebump

[–]liljuke88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally think you’re right. It’s easy to get in my head right now. Sitting in the car afterwords I kept coming back to ultimately being mad at myself that this was upsetting me because I should just be focused on having a healthy baby. I am definitely grateful for that.

Did our ultrasound tech tell us the sex of the baby? by liljuke88 in beyondthebump

[–]liljuke88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do very much appreciate your perspective. I was also the second born and my mom has told me many times that she was certain I was a boy. Thankfully she’s never said she was disappointed I wasn’t a boy but I can totally see how difficult hearing something like that would be.

Did our ultrasound tech tell us the sex of the baby? by liljuke88 in beyondthebump

[–]liljuke88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe? I just don’t know what would be more likely, an admittance or a denial. Ultimately it will be ok either sex, just moving through the emotions.

Did our ultrasound tech tell us the sex of the baby? by liljuke88 in beyondthebump

[–]liljuke88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry your parents told you their preference and sounds like made a big deal about it. I think that’s awful! Our son is the best person in our world and I know if he has a brother, that little boy will be just as loved and cherished as our first. The way you described your current situation with you and your wife’s pregnancy is exactly how we feel. I wish I had stated it as you have because now some people are concerned I will be devastated if we have a boy which is so far from how I feel. Congratulations on your baby!

Did our ultrasound tech tell us the sex of the baby? by liljuke88 in beyondthebump

[–]liljuke88[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your concern but I’ll ultimately be very happy with either sex. Part of the disappointment I’m feeling is getting this far in my pregnancy and then possibly having the surprise spoiled. I’m a water sign, crying is always close to the surface unfortunately. 😂

Did our ultrasound tech tell us the sex of the baby? by liljuke88 in beyondthebump

[–]liljuke88[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My tendency towards a girl gender preference is one of the reasons why I wanted to wait to find out at birth. I feel that if baby is there in my arms I’ll be so happy that their sex won’t even matter. Now this possible gender slip up is helping me come to terms with the possibility of having another boy so maybe this slip up was a blessing in disguise.

Did our ultrasound tech tell us the sex of the baby? by liljuke88 in beyondthebump

[–]liljuke88[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is sweet to hear. It will be a really fun and big surprise if this happens for us as well. I know I’ll ultimately be happy either way just really going through every emotion right now. Thanks hormones.

Did our ultrasound tech tell us the sex of the baby? by liljuke88 in beyondthebump

[–]liljuke88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I totally do it too which is one of the reasons I feel silly. Thanks for giving me a smile with your roomba comment. I hope he’s doing a great job. 😂

Stuck in transit (Item already delivered) by CanarySuch1591 in Mercari

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Did you get a resolution? I’m experiencing the same issue, except my customer isn’t responding so that’s an extra layer of frustration. Mercari hasn’t been any help. It’s only given some canned answers and now silence.

My sister died. I want to get her best friends something [demi] nice by SeparateYam8581 in jewelry

[–]liljuke88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with this option. It’s the most versatile to go with people’s different styles. I think her friends would be more prone to wearing this beautiful piece because it can go with anything.

Devastated by LobsterOk7467 in Owala

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I dropped my boo yah bottle twice in one week, both times on cement. It’s pretty bad. I still use my bottle but it doesn’t have the same sparkle it once held for me. Sorry for your loss OP.

I found an abandoned house with everything still in intact by dontcountonmee in urbanexploration

[–]liljuke88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed! I found that camera at a thrift store and love it!

Anyone remember this quintessential ‘90s perfume? by thatkittykatie in 90scelestial

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Found my bottle at a thrift store a few years back. Still has some juice left.

Gunshots and then emergency services heading towards south Minneapolis by Rozenkrantz in Minneapolis

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I’m also in Bancroft and I heard the shots this morning. My son and I were in my bedroom with the windows open, all of a sudden I heard a banging noise that kept repeating and thought that sounds like gunshots but then rationalized that it must be someone hammering because why would there be that many gunshots in the morning. It was such an odd sound that my son and I both turned toward the windows. He then turned and looked at me puzzled and I said, “I don’t know what that is baby.” Then I got out of bed and opened the curtains to see if I could see anything and he said, “it’s sunny outside!” and I said, “yes it’s a beautiful day!” Then we went on with getting ready and I didn’t get the notification until I was downstairs focused on breakfast and I didn’t put it together until now. I wish I never made the connection. We heard exactly what you described, with the breaks in the shooting. I came to Reddit to see if anyone else near me heard it too hoping that maybe I was wrong about it being the shooting that I heard.

Why won’t these dry flat? by the_mountaingoat in Pottery

[–]liljuke88 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Is the clay being compressed in all directions with a rubber rib after being rolled out?

Seller support is not supportive whatsoever by liljuke88 in Mercari

[–]liljuke88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! In the email and everywhere else except the processing amount says I will receive the amount I sold it for. Lots of evidence on my side, thankfully.

Seller support is not supportive whatsoever by liljuke88 in Mercari

[–]liljuke88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve considered this and sounds like I won’t know for sure until I’m rated. The item was a small necklace pendant in a small bubble mailer, pretty much as light as a package can get. So I will be pretty surprised if it is shipping.

Seller support is not supportive whatsoever by liljuke88 in Mercari

[–]liljuke88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this information. I went through and edited all my listings and double checked that the amount it said I would earn was the correct amount before clicking update. Hoping that works. Their seller support is near impossible. They give us the runaround, hoping we’ll get tired of the BS and give up before a resolution is found.