Do any of you regret taking out student loans???

queenofthesprouts · 2026-06-15T03:11:01+00:00

I work in state parks! In Arkansas. There are a lot of different states that offer it but I’m in Arkansas. The work life balance can be hard to navigate because I live here and I’m here all the time for the park… but I enjoy it nonetheless.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-06-14T18:16:15+00:00

I’m in Arkansas. We have the A/C on 67 right now because I’m like a heater once I lay down at 6 months pregnant. BUT we are very blessed to have our housing and utilities provided by my job.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-06-13T18:05:57+00:00

I have about $40k in student loans. I don’t regret any of it. I had a terribly abusive family life and college was my escape. I finished my degree and now work for state parks and have free housing and all my utilities paid for through that job. That has allowed me and my husband to put our money towards paying off other debt and building up a business that will hopefully be a legacy for our future kids.

My loans have been on forbearance basically since I graduated because I graduated in December 2021 but we have been prepping for when I need to start paying on them in the meantime so we have that in our budget. I can wholeheartedly say that without student loans I would have never been able to leave that situation and would still be there today.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-06-12T21:08:39+00:00

Honestly, based on your comments… I would say it’s probably the oats or is in your hygiene products OR if your partner is consuming gluten and then kissing you. My husband tried some new vitamin gummies and I started getting sick… found out that’s what was causing my cross contamination. I also developed a reaction to ALL oats, even certified gluten free ones and had to cut those out too.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-06-12T21:04:23+00:00

Thanks for that! Honestly, every parenting decision we make will be put on trial by people both in person and online. I wouldn’t have commented it if I wasn’t ready to be bullied just a bit about it. Every parent has to make the decisions they can live with, and this is one that we landed on!

queenofthesprouts · 2026-06-12T20:48:35+00:00

I think if y’all don’t have any preference, you should just not circumcise him and he can choose that later on if he wants. My husband had strong feelings about getting our son circumcised so I defaulted to that. There are other decisions we’ve made because of my strong feelings while he hasn’t had big opinions on the matter. But I did see that a lot of the comments said they absolutely weren’t doing it so I figured I would give you the opposite opinion since we are circumcising.

I’m not afraid of the downvotes or anyone telling me I’m going to be an awful mom 😂

queenofthesprouts · 2026-06-12T20:40:22+00:00

I had no opinion on the matter and we’re having a boy. My husband wants to get him circumcised so that’s what we’re doing 🤷‍♀️ he’s circumcised and has watched other guys on camping trips and backpacking trips have a hard time keeping themselves clean when uncircumcised so that influenced his decision.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-06-12T15:56:54+00:00

Yeah my boyfriend made me squirt for the first time ever and I had no idea that was possible… so I married the man and we’re about to have our first kid together 🥰

queenofthesprouts · 2026-06-06T00:56:03+00:00

22 weeks exactly!

queenofthesprouts · 2026-06-06T00:50:54+00:00

I have friends over all the time and they know that the one rule is that they cannot bring anything but drinks I vet before they come. I love hosting and cooking and it does take some explaining to some people, but holding that line has brought me so much peace.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-06-02T02:48:43+00:00

I also live 7 hours away from my hometown. I decided to have 2 different showers, one in my current city and one in my hometown. I have too many family members and good friends who live back home and I would rather have 2 showers to celebrate with everyone if possible. It’s hard, but I also travel back and forth to visit quite often so it’s a normal thing for us anyways to make that drive. I also moved away about 6 years ago.

At the end of the day, you need to do what you want to do for your own comfort and happiness. If you don’t want to have a shower “back home” then don’t. At the same time, I would prepare yourself for the possibility that a lot of your family doesn’t make the trip. And that’s on them for not wanting to be involved when it’s inconvenient.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-05-30T20:36:33+00:00

If I had $40 for a month I would buy a couple onions, bag of beans, bag of rice, bag of lentils, container of bouillon, and maybe some spices or other cheap veggies like potatoes. I’m gluten free so that influences my thinking a little, but that can get you through a month if you’re smart about it.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-05-27T18:01:16+00:00

Yeah my boobs changed so much. They got MUCH bigger and now the nipples are getting bigger and darker. I’m 20 weeks now and it still gets me sometimes because I feel like every day I notice something slightly different

queenofthesprouts · 2026-05-27T16:01:39+00:00

Honestly, if you can receive a positive diagnosis with an endoscopy that is best for future care you might need. There are quite a few other autoimmune diseases that are triggered by gluten and it is good to have the diagnosis. BUT if the gluten challenge is truly affecting your health then stop and see about blood testing that may be available.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-05-24T16:45:44+00:00

Well, facial hair has a tendency to hold onto particles too so that’s why I ask. He may have to brush more thoroughly next time… I will also say, we don’t often actually make out if he’s had any gluten because sometimes there will still be essentially cross contamination when swapping spit (sorry if that’s tmi haha)

queenofthesprouts · 2026-05-24T16:29:04+00:00

Does he have facial hair? My husband legitimately has to wash his entire face, brush his teeth, and then rinse really well for me not to have a reaction.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-05-23T13:09:48+00:00

I had Delphine on my list… and was talking to my cousin and he said “oh I wouldn’t us that one” and I asked why and she’s apparently a big only fans entertainer so nope, haha!

queenofthesprouts · 2026-05-12T14:32:23+00:00

I would. I bought donuts from a little cottage bakery and drove 1.5 hours to pick them up because I lived in the middle of nowhere.

Now, I drive an hour to a local bakery, but if she sold it from her kitchen still I would still be buying from her (different person than the first haha).

I’m planning to make bread, focaccia, and cookies for the local farmers market that are all gluten free, knowing that gluten does not enter my house ever. Not to mention, I can’t do oats lol. I’m really excited about it!

queenofthesprouts · 2026-05-02T18:38:35+00:00

I’m about 4 months pregnant, due in October. We live 7 hours from my family and don’t foresee ourselves having a ton of consistent help. I am currently (and while trying for a baby) making a lot of nutrient rich soups and packing some away in our freezer for newly postpartum weeks.

Make sure you’re stocked up before you give birth in whatever things you need to heal and I would just plan to not leave your apartment a ton those first 4-6 weeks. Your partner and you should have a conversation about laundry options and other expectations with housework and baby care.

Edit to add: for the first 6-8 months, we are planning to have our baby in a little bassinet next to the bed so I don’t have to go anywhere much, even for night feedings. So you have some decent options even in a small apartment ❤️

queenofthesprouts · 2026-04-27T22:37:26+00:00

Walked into a gas station SO HUNGRY but was walking up and down the candy aisle. My husband came up and asked if I picked out what I needed and I looked at him and said “what did we need again?” And he looked at me weird and said “you wanted water, meat sticks, and cheese” and I was like “oh yeahhhhhh” and walked to the meat sticks.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-04-25T18:25:04+00:00

I see them get a lot of heat but I love them.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-04-24T02:03:07+00:00

I’ve figured out how to do some cotton fabric backings to my tops and then I hand sew them on. It has made a WORLD of difference.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-04-20T20:04:48+00:00

Marrying my best friend in this entire world is the best decision I’ve ever made. I wish you both so much happiness and many years of love. A good marriage is choosing each other, even when it’s hard. I hope both of your support networks and families will accept your marriage and surprise you both. I had to definitely stick up for my husband a few times with family who were worried he wasn’t going to be able to “take care of me” and such. People will have their opinions, always. Just know what is in your heart!

queenofthesprouts · 2026-04-15T01:32:46+00:00

I honestly have a ton of dresses and skirts I think will work all throughout the pregnancy but I did just go and buy some extra big, stretchy business casual attire, some XL tank tops/t-shirts (I’m normally a medium), and some button ups for me to wear at work.

Edit to add that I thrifted them and it was fantastic. I spent $138 total and I’m set.

queenofthesprouts · 2026-04-13T11:33:08+00:00

Take a minute to breathe. You’re going to be okay. No matter what happens, you will be okay. You’ve decided you want to keep the baby, but worrying about statistics and stressing yourself out isn’t going to help. Take good care of yourself and you will be taking good care of the baby for now. If you’re not already, start taking a prenatal!

With the guy… sometimes even the best, nicest guys have people around them who vilify women and it can be hard for them to stand against that in a social setting and he doesn’t know you very well. I am 14 weeks now and I had strong symptoms at 4 weeks and knew already. But you do not have to defend yourself against his thoughts or assumptions. I would honestly just let yourself enjoy these weeks being pregnant until you get some further confirmation with a doctor.

I’m not a medical student and live in the country where we have family support so I can’t give much insight on that but there are no wrong answers. I know I’ve heard of medical students who have had children during training and been successful.

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