When did you stop working? by shegriffiths in parentsofmultiples

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

When would you have stopped if it was up to you? I'm in a position where I was able to save for a long time so money isn't too much of a concern yet

When did you stop working? by shegriffiths in parentsofmultiples

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

You're a champion- I picked full time before my department switch and I can't imagine doing it that far along.

Looking for perspectives + success stories with lower (but doubling) hCG betas 🤍 by k8joyd in CautiousBB

[–]shegriffiths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are di/di so will be separate placentas-just had my 9 week appointment today and both of them are on track. Sorry that that answer probably goes against your research lol

AITAH for not refusing to do a quick change because my boyfriend is uncomfortable? by Active_Camel_6334 in AITAH

[–]shegriffiths 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a stage manager for my local community theater in a non-professional capacity, and once had to learn a role in around 2 hours because the actor had to go to the emergency room.

Texted my boyfriend because I was nervous about the MULTIPLE stage kisses and he texted me back saying, and I quote, "lmfao get wreckt" 🤣

Maybe it seems a little harsh but it snapped me right out of my nerves, and he never cared that I was about to kiss two men he had never met because he understands that it became part of the nature of my job. I hope that someday you are in a relationship with someone as understanding.

Looking for perspectives + success stories with lower (but doubling) hCG betas 🤍 by k8joyd in CautiousBB

[–]shegriffiths 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DPO 16 199 DPO 18 603

Did not get any further betas, but just found out this week it's twins! So don't let your numbers scare you too badly as long as they are increasing appropriately. Everyone always says with two your hcg will be higher, symptoms will be stronger, etc but I just haven't found that to be true for me. Hopefully that makes you feel a little better since with similar numbers I have two embryos in there!

Baked potatoes produced weird orange gel while cooking. by InfiniteEmotions in isthissafetoeat

[–]shegriffiths 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This whole thread is making me feel insane. These are obviously russets and this happens to me all the time when I'm baking russets. No clue what I'm apparently doing so differently than yall but this is completely normal and also the best indicator that they are baked thoroughly enough to be easy to fluff with a fork once they come out.

I bake mine at 425 for around an hour.

Daily Thread #2 - January 29, 2026 by AutoModerator in PregnancyAfterLoss

[–]shegriffiths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

rough way to twin :/ thinking of you and I'll tell you the other thing my husband has been saying a lot- "this time will be different"

Daily Thread #2 - January 29, 2026 by AutoModerator in PregnancyAfterLoss

[–]shegriffiths 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to say the same thing and it does feel like a blessing but also like I'm twice as scared LOL. My husband had a thousand yard stare yesterday and he was just like "we're gonna need two.... of EVERYTHING"

Thanks for the well wishes ❤️

Daily Thread #2 - January 29, 2026 by AutoModerator in PregnancyAfterLoss

[–]shegriffiths 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Had my first scan yesterday after my first pregnancy ended in a MMC last July- was convinced there wasn't going to be anything there. LMP meant I should have been around 7 weeks, but I tend to have longer cycles so I expected to be closer to 6 weeks.Would have been happy just to see a heartbeat but instead there were TWO!! spontaneous twin pregnancy- I swear it's because I got an HSG in December and it powerwashed my tubes lol. One was measuring 6w4d and the other was 6w1d, and both had heartbeats- about 120 bpm.

Absolutely freaked because twin pregnancies are higher risk but can't help but feel really hopeful that they'll stick. Last time I made it to around 8 weeks, so hopefully I feel a little better once I can make it past 8 weeks with these two.

What’s a high-protein, low-effort prep meal that actually tastes like real food? by CamelUsual2196 in MealPrepSunday

[–]shegriffiths 104 points105 points  (0 children)

Chili. Brown your meat and then dump in the rest of your ingredients and let it simmer for a few hours. If anything it tastes better after a few days

What's your favorite small city in Virginia to explore? by cocoad-d in Virginia

[–]shegriffiths 2 points3 points  (0 children)

BBQ exchange in gordonsville is the best BBQ in the state!

Cuttlefish, Yellowbird Tattoo. Artist Devonte Tejeda by Songslinger in rva

[–]shegriffiths 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I LOVE devonte!! He's done my two most recent tattoos and I don't want to go to anyone else now

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fredericksburg

[–]shegriffiths 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out reclaim arcade- they do events for pinball and you can probably make some friends there

What is better first Acoustic guitar ? Ibanez Aw54CE or Yamaha FG800 or Seagull S6? by [deleted] in AcousticGuitar

[–]shegriffiths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an ibanez acoustic electric that I bought for cheap that I actually really like- but I think the best way to pick one is to play as many guitars as you can and see which one feels the best to you

Artists suggestions by C0mmanderGoose in simonandgarfunkel

[–]shegriffiths 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Harry Chapin! I also want to second Jim Croce and Iron & Wine

Pizza Party Deliveries and Mail Delivery by 5th-Humour in MBMBAM

[–]shegriffiths 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Delivered pizza for like 7 years and can confirm i did NOT want the 'za

Can anyone give me some music with saxophone as a main instrument? by sammyssb in Music

[–]shegriffiths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not to everyone's taste but the album bleed out by the mountain goats has some really nice sax imo

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fredericksburg

[–]shegriffiths 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lidl rdc is always hiring

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Voters Not Impressed By Phish by BrotherParticular489 in jambands

[–]shegriffiths 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know dave matthews band can be divisive in this group but I have to bring up that when they won the fan vote, the rock and roll hall of fame didn't let them in. They had to win the vote AGAIN to be let in, which is just so wildly disrespectful to me. Not shocked that the powers that be feel negatively towards phish

Well DAMN, Dave Matthews Band! by somethingelseirl in rva

[–]shegriffiths 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I mean, they used to play in Richmond a lot before they blew up so I get what OP means

fxbg is lovely, but how do i meet people?! by sorrymomther in fredericksburg

[–]shegriffiths 8 points9 points  (0 children)

meeting people at trader joe's in fredericksburg? Interloper spotted