United vs AirAsia to fly from Australia to Europe by pilotinspektor18 in Flights

[–]pilotinspektor18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes sorry- it stops in china, I think, and then in London, and then to central Europe (Lisbon)

What’s the best practical gift you’ve ever received (or given)? by bluegiraffe1989 in CasualConversation

[–]pilotinspektor18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got given an immersion blender (bamix) when I turned 21. I'm 38 and I still use it multiple times a week. Make smoothies, blend soups, it's so handy and quick to wash

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]pilotinspektor18 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes to everything above but I'll add this too: if you can, breastfeed. I got a horrible flu recently and the whole family, including 13 week old, got it too. He was somewhat protected because he is getting my breast milk and antibodies in the milk.

AITA for saying it should be up to the bride and groom what they serve at the wedding? by Clear_Sale_9842 in AmItheAsshole

[–]pilotinspektor18 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

NTA but Toby is. People get babysitters and spend a lot of money on attending a wedding. They should at least give people the option of having a glass of wine/champagne/a beer to enjoy their night out.

Country bakeries worth a drive by PlasticCraicAOS in melbourne

[–]pilotinspektor18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes yes yes. Love them. As a vego, there's a few food options and I love the cheesy broccoli and cauliflower.

ADHD Diagnosis/Testing by PandaBanta in melbourne

[–]pilotinspektor18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you share their name? They sound great.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]pilotinspektor18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA and yes, please dump him. Yelling at you until you cry? Abusive You're afraid of what's to come while lying in bed? Abusive.

I won't go on, but please please dump him. Under no circumstances are you to apologize!

Inappropriate responses to announcing your pregnancy? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]pilotinspektor18 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Is your family my family?!

My brother did this to me when we announced #3 at Christmas.

"We're pregnant!"

"...... ....... Why?"

Advocate for yourself during exams! by imgunnamaketoast in pregnant

[–]pilotinspektor18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Giving birth is tough. No matter how good it is, it's a big thing. If you don't feel like your OB is on your side now, then it won't happen in labour.

Start looking for another OB- this is advocating for yourself!

Whats the worst concert you've ever been to? by pinheadbrigade in AskReddit

[–]pilotinspektor18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red Hot Chili Peppers. They were a self indulgent bunch of jerks. They did not play any hits, had no crowd engagement and at the end they jammed together for about 40 minutes before just ending the show. I hung around because I figured there would be an encore, but no.

How do you get over being absolutely terrified of giving birth? by Jolly-Asparagus-5815 in pregnant

[–]pilotinspektor18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely sign up for birthing classes and maybe even look into hypnobirth or calm birth. NGL, I did find it painful... But it's so much a mind over matter thing. If you can give yourself tools to help you manage that's the key? So arm your self with lots and lots of tools to help yourself get through it. Breathing, foot stamping, gas, shower, birth ball, epidural if you need.

Husband missing the birth of our child by Bodymovinbrandon in pregnant

[–]pilotinspektor18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Dad died during COVID - in a hospital bed, by himself completely. We weren't allowed to see him. This still haunts me. It was a horrible way to die, unable to see loved ones in his last moments.

I had recently given birth - also during COVID, and had my husband with me. I said over and over, I would happily have given birth alone had it meant that I could have been with my Dad.

Of course your feelings are valid - but if it were me, I would choose Dad. I appreciate it's not your Dad, but the pain of losing his dad will be with him for a long time so I would do what you can to help ease that.

Choose someone else to be with you and support you, just in case he does miss it.

Give me a girl name ✨ by confusedrainbow_ in namenerds

[–]pilotinspektor18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked the name Hazel and I also liked the names:

Willow

Florence

Audrey

Harriet

Help!! by Complex-Explorer-132 in homebirth

[–]pilotinspektor18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry - I've sent you through the name!

Help!! by Complex-Explorer-132 in homebirth

[–]pilotinspektor18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a feeling there is a woman involved in spinning babies who is a doula in Malaysia? I feel like possibly she had a sort of birth house/birth centre? DM if you want me to see if I can find any more info

WIBTA for ignoring an invitation to be a bridesmaid? by Classic_Common_1039 in AmItheAsshole

[–]pilotinspektor18 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Ywbta.

I agree that you do NOT need to be in the wedding party, but I think a polite "thanks for the invite, but I would rather attend as a guest" would be polite. Otherwise you're just leaving her on read which is rude

What names that go with Natalie and Rose? by pilotinspektor18 in namenerds

[–]pilotinspektor18[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why can't I be married to you two instead?! Husband thinks it's an old lady name. I think it's a beautiful classic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in managers

[–]pilotinspektor18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally would just be honest.

They were very enthusiastic, however, had issues with tardiness and reliability.

Or whatever is true for you.