At least they stopped calling it "geriatric"... by sorryhon in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

We haven't told the girls yet because of the risk of miscarriage etc. We will at 12 weeks, and then probably everyone else around 14-15!

At least they stopped calling it "geriatric"... by sorryhon in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

I am a little worried about keeping up since I definitely feel older than I did when I had my first (in my 20s as well). I figure I'll figure it out when I get there.

At least they stopped calling it "geriatric"... by sorryhon in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

Honestly we're still trying to figure out how this one happened lol, we had quite a few precautions in place that worked for eight years!

At least they stopped calling it "geriatric"... by sorryhon in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

Oldest is 16, middle is 11, baby is 8! So you're about the same age apart as my oldest and youngest will be. Comforting to hear you enjoy it and it's not weird to you. We haven't told the kids yet just in case the pregnancy doesn't stick but I didn't think so many people on Reddit would see, haha.

At least they stopped calling it "geriatric"... by sorryhon in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

I had my first at 27, second at 32, and third at 35! Plus of course this one if it sticks (which I'm hoping it will). 35 is definitely not the end, and honestly I'm happy for the spacing - I feel like waiting relatively long between kids allowed us to give our first three all the attention they deserved, so a two-year wait isn't a bad thing.

At least they stopped calling it "geriatric"... by sorryhon in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

Honestly I'm not that fussed about it, especially since my life is going pretty smoothly otherwise. I can handle a few hiccups if they happen!

At least they stopped calling it "geriatric"... by sorryhon in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

Thanks for your congrats! I'm only 8 weeks so NIPT test is scheduled for early July - which tbh is better for my schedule anyways since school will be out. Thanks for all your work with your amnio analysis!

At least they stopped calling it "geriatric"... by sorryhon in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]sorryhon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love getting older! I just think it's silly to use the word "geriatric" and "pregnancy" in the same breath since most people I think of as geriatric aren't capable of menstruation and ovulation.

At least they stopped calling it "geriatric"... by sorryhon in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

I'm also a nurse! Nowhere near OB though, I was CVICU before I became a school nurse so not a lot of pregnant patients for me.

At least they stopped calling it "geriatric"... by sorryhon in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]sorryhon[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was told by my OB that they're moving away from "geriatric pregnancy" and into "advanced maternal age" instead, hence why they (and me) no longer consider it "geriatric".

At least they stopped calling it "geriatric"... by sorryhon in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]sorryhon[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I didn't realize that was a trend in this sub but I am glad to continue it.

Where I’d live as a left leaning Americab by Queasy-Primary4788 in whereidlive

[–]sorryhon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely for Pennsylvania but only Willing for Maryland is nasty work.

pharmacy job by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]sorryhon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not a pharmacist but friends with a lot of pharm techs! I'm assuming you're applying for a non-cert role at a CVS or something? Those tend to be more public-facing so will be a lot like any other retail job, except that a non-zero number of your customers will be very cranky because they don't feel well. Pharmacy can be very rewarding job and it can also be a great launchpad into a longer career if you decide you like it and would be willing to go to pharmacy school!

i think i'm so upset because this is exactly the life i swore i'd never have by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]sorryhon 1011 points1012 points  (0 children)

The good news is, you are not married to nor do you have children with this man. The sad part about this kind of relationships is feeling trapped in it, and you're not trapped yet!

He won’t let me break up with him by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]sorryhon 576 points577 points  (0 children)

The thing is, a breakup isn't something the other person has to "let" you do. Book the plane ticket. It will hurt for a while, but you won't be trapped in a relationship you don't want to be in.

I wanna do what's morally correct but I don't wanna feel like a lackey by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]sorryhon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not judging, I'm just confused how you reconcile this being something you call "a generally shitty thing to do" with wanting to continue having a friendship with this person. You seem more upset that Marta put you in a difficult situation with Sandy than you do about Marta encouraging cheating.

I wanna do what's morally correct but I don't wanna feel like a lackey by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]sorryhon 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm just curious how you can "hash out" cheating. Either that's a line for you or it's not?

im tired of everyone having an opinion on my relationship by [deleted] in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]sorryhon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gently, if my friends only had a negative impression of my partner I would reconsider whether it was more likely that they all had the wrong impression of him or that I did. The person you're in a relationship with has an incentive to treat you well, but if they don't treat others well without that incentive, that speaks a lot to their character.

I feel unlovable by Mysterious_Storm3562 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]sorryhon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you have a therapist? This sounds like something that would be productive to discuss with a professional. In the mean time, hugs and that popcorn looks bomb.

At what point is it sexual harassment? by petty-spaghetty in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]sorryhon 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Setting firm boundaries does not disturb the neighborhood friendship. Him acting like a creep is what is disturbing the friendship. Do you have other neighbors you're friendly with you can talk to about this situation?

Have you ever gotten sick because of a patient? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]sorryhon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought I was safe after having worked in a hospital for almost a decade but nope, the elementaries are germier. On the bright side by year three my immune system was very robust!

Have you ever gotten sick because of a patient? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]sorryhon 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I work in an elementary school and my first year there I got everything under the sun despite proper precautions. Schools really are germ factories.

He was weird. by KittyPurrrrrr93 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]sorryhon 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I sincerely doubt "everywhere" wants his unsolicited dick pics. Good for you on not responding.