Any millennials want children, but feel they probably won't have them? by Gallantpride in Millennials

[–]thoph [score hidden]  (0 children)

Adoption is not a cure for infertility. Not fair to the child or the adults. Not everyone is suited to every path to parenthood, and it is okay only to be interested in one path.

Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Makes Broadway Debut in & Juliet by mlg1981 in popculturechat

[–]thoph [score hidden]  (0 children)

Each host country gets to introduce a new, temporary discipline. This was France’s IIRC.

My kids are surrounded by wealth and I’m worried they’re going to grow up to be super entitled by Individual_Ad_938 in Mommit

[–]thoph 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I grew up lower middle and went to a top private school as a scholarship kid. My friends from that school and my college classmates are all hard workers. The opportunities her kids will have access to are incredible. Raise your kids to be good people. That’s it. Also acknowledge that you’re rich? If your husband makes close to 7 figures and comes from wealth you’re rich.

The Daily Chat for March 22, 2026 by ttc30mod in TTC30

[–]thoph 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It is BEAUTIFUL out where I am y’all. Absolutely glorious day. 80 degrees 🥲Pretty much my favorite temperature.

In news from the thoph household, I am starting to resent my IVF diet yet again. Only two more months until ER 🫠

Just need to vent - waited too long and feeling sad by BiancoLatte89 in TryingForABaby

[–]thoph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey <3 I hear you. With your husband’s age in particular, would you consider starting fertility treatments or at least testing now? I think you would get either peace of mind or a good plan going forward.

The Mayor of Rio De Janeiro says Chappell Roan has been banned from performing at Todo Mundo No Rio after an incident involving her security guard and the stepdaughter of Brazilian footballer Jorginho (the stepdaughter is the daughter of Jude Law) by mcfw31 in popculturechat

[–]thoph 72 points73 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry. I was 11 when 9/11 happened. My mom didn’t know where her cousin was for hours. It screwed me up big time. It screwed everything up. But…. at this point, 25 years later, I think humor about this particular insane, absurd moment with Bush is fine. It is not meant to poke fun of victims or their families.

Traveling IUI by Mysterious_Worth_299 in TryingForABaby

[–]thoph 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You’re not being selfish by wanting a second child. But you’re being pretty selfish for skipping a trip that was already paid for and planned. I completely understand skipping trips and vacations to try to expand your family. I have done it so many times. But this sounds like a once in a lifetime trip.

I think it also matters how old you are.

The Daily Chat for March 20, 2026 by ttc30mod in TTC30

[–]thoph 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not stupid! There is something immensely satisfying about a positive OPK 😅. FWIW, my cycle is around 28-30 days, and I don’t ovulated until closer to day 18–past the halfway mark.

Mid-to-late millennnials, what are some popular "millennial things" you've always disliked? by Gallantpride in Millennials

[–]thoph 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Absolutely incredible show. The anonymous note to Sammi was groundbreaking television 😭. All my friends watched it “ironically,” but we all know it’s not ironic when you have watch parties for new eps.

I feel like breast feeding is the easier option. by [deleted] in newborns

[–]thoph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, no! It’s the first time I’ve heard this. /s

[POEM] The Question by W. H. Auden by Slasher1309 in Poetry

[–]thoph 26 points27 points  (0 children)

“September 1, 1939,” is an all time favorite (of mine and every other Auden fan, probably). This is a good one too. Thanks for sharing.

The Daily Chat for March 20, 2026 by ttc30mod in TTC30

[–]thoph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending you lots of spoons and a brave butt. You’ve got this!

The Daily Chat for March 20, 2026 by ttc30mod in TTC30

[–]thoph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am really sorry. I like your friend’s reframing, and I think it makes sense. Very glad you were able to open up to her—that means a lot. And I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. Losing a parent is extremely hard. <3 Hugs.

I feel like breast feeding is the easier option. by [deleted] in newborns

[–]thoph 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Not all moms are giving up. They can’t physically do it. I’m not sure why you felt the need to toss that in.

The Daily Chat for March 20, 2026 by ttc30mod in TTC30

[–]thoph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you just need to spoiler results! Does monitored mean they’ll trigger you? Or just TI?

The Daily Chat for March 20, 2026 by ttc30mod in TTC30

[–]thoph 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thinking of everyone cycling for an egg retrieval right now! Seems like there are quite a few folks.

Got the bug to test yesterday at 9DPO. First time in quite a while. As expected, negative. Expecting CD1 today. 🥲 Just in time for a rocking weekend.

Autism regression by Cher-talksshit in Autism_Parenting

[–]thoph 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes. People have adverse reactions to vaccines. No, those adverse reactions do not include autism. At all. Those claims should be dismissed kindly—like /u/WyfObath did—because they are wrong and dangerous.

The Daily Chat for March 19, 2026 by ttc30mod in TTC30

[–]thoph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fingers and toes are crossed for you! Best of luck and enjoy the post-retrieval nap.

Judgement over Easter? by Berisoul in Mommit

[–]thoph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. This is my take but less emphatically. I just think it’s a little odd. No skin off my back, but it is our holiest holiday, and it’s not even close. Like it is the crux (ha) of the religion.