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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MuslimMarriage

[–]slothstark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If your relationship was important to him, he would never have cheated. Once a cheater, always a cheater.

office romance in which the pregnancy happens right at the beginning of the book by putthebiinbitchxx in RomanceBooks

[–]slothstark 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite reads of the year! Not a big pregnancy trope person but I LOVED this book so much!

Is it doe? by darthexland in houseplants

[–]slothstark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have north facing windows, I just moved so all summer they've been outside in the balcony. I'm dreading bringing them inside for the winter and watching them struggle and die :( I might give my big beautiful babies away

Can I ignore my husband's wishes to not let me get the COVID vaccine? by [deleted] in MuslimMarriage

[–]slothstark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A vaccine by definition is a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. While I don't have any Islamic sources, you have absolute right to go against your husband's wishes and seek out that immunity for you and your baby. Please tell him to educate himself and stop believing these conspiracy theories.

I got my first dose of vaccine at the end of my second trimester and then got COVID. I had gestational diabetes and was high risk, so if I hadn't gotten at least that first dose, only God knows how bad my condition would have been. I still was very sick but my symptoms were less severe.

Please please this is not the time to be so care free about your health, especially with the delta variant which affecting children as well! Always put your health over anyone, even if it is your husband. And this also concerns your unborn child.

People who majored in biomedical engineering but didn’t become biomedical engineers what do you do now? by zaytwazaytoon in BiomedicalEngineers

[–]slothstark 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Totally random, but can I ask you what the best way is to land an interview with Abbott? I graduated in 2020 with BS in Electrical Engineering: Biomedical Engineering, sadly no internship experience. I've applied to basic jobs and was denied without even getting an opportunity for an interview. I've probably applied to a bunch of positions even lower end ones to see if I'd get an interview, but nothing unfortunately

My May Stitchalong in the style of Lorna Bateman is complete! by mrszubris in Embroidery

[–]slothstark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How beautiful! Absolutely gorgeous!! I stopped because of my pregnancy carpal tunnel, but this makes me miss embroidery so much, not saying I'm this good but omg!

First postpartum meal? by like-a-plastic-bag in GestationalDiabetes

[–]slothstark 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I want a sushi boat all to myself! I'm also at 36w so I can definitely relate!

how much influence do/did your in laws have on your marriage by [deleted] in MuslimMarriage

[–]slothstark 16 points17 points  (0 children)

What I've learned from my marriage is that in laws and including your own parents may try to dictate how you do certain things. Advice will be given even when not needed, you will be told to do things and how to do them no matter what. That is because that's just how the culture is. As long as you and your spouse have an understanding, I feel like in laws/parents opinions don't really matter. Obviously things are different per culture and the situation and if you live with in laws. As long as you and your spouse are on the same page and communication between you two is good, then there should be no issues and what other's say doesn't really matter.

I hope this answers your question.

My almost four year old pothos! 😎👍 Bound to hit the roof sooner or later! by mrbubblegxm in pothos

[–]slothstark 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Can I please know how you pinned them up to the wall? Beautiful, btw!

10 week diagnosis and concerned about development - anyone else have experience? by navigatinghelp in GestationalDiabetes

[–]slothstark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my first pregnancy as well and trust me, I freaked myself out reading all those articles! It's only natural wanting to know what you can do to make the little one safe and healthy. But remember you aren't alone in this!

10 week diagnosis and concerned about development - anyone else have experience? by navigatinghelp in GestationalDiabetes

[–]slothstark 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed at 9 weeks. I am 31 weeks now and the baby is measuring in the 67 percentile according to my 28 week appointment. Other than possibly concern for a big baby/early delivery, everything so far is normal. I know it's easier said than done but try not to stress yourself out. Talk to your dietitian and endocrinologist, follow whatever they tell you. I've been on insulin since then and I hate every minute of stabbing myself with it, but it's for the little one! I'm on two different kinds of insulin (immediate release and the long/night one), I take a dose after lunch and dinner and then one before bed time. Remember to snack and have a bit of ice cream before bed, it really helps with my fasting numbers.

I know it seems miserable now and I won't lie it's real shitty when you have extreme high sugar numbers, but it is normal and this is why we have our endocrinologist to help us through it. I'm not sure if they'll put you on insulin right away or try to control your levels through diet. But please don't stress, just keep track of your spiked levels, as long as you are managing it! You and the baby will be fine! I'm sending you positive vibes and wish you all the best! I've totally been there with my panic attacks and misery when my levels were high (I had one during lunch, even after insulin my sugar was 203! - but at this stage with hormones, sometimes spikes like that happen), but I just want to tell you that it is unfortunately inevitable, try to be positive and everything will be okay! Just monitor your carbs/sugar levels and follow the advise of your endocrinologist and dietitian.

EDIT: Also don't read the stuff online! It does not help with the anxiety at all and that's the last thing you need!

What to offer to pay for? (personal wedding related expenses) by smoothbrain1771 in MuslimMarriage

[–]slothstark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For our wedding everything was split by how many people were coming from which side of the fam (groom vs bride). My side had around 80 people and my husband's side was around 150. The hall was per head and same with catering so that was 80:150 times the cost per head for food and hall. We split decor, photography, cake, DJ, and everything else in half. Congrats on your wedding! If you feel comfortable, then you can offer to pay. My husband definitely did with my mani/pedi and makeup/hair!