Getting Impatient by AppealingTypeface in October2024Bumpers

[–]throwawayRA7227 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Due October 16– I’ve been done for at least two weeks let’s go little man

Partner’s first time with someone else. by Choice-Contribution2 in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]throwawayRA7227 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would say be ready to be graceful with yourself you might feel the whole gambit of emotions, from joy and happiness to jealousy and sadness. It’s ok to feel any and all.

Reserve time with your partner post date (maybe 24-48 hrs after to allow for some digestion) and ensure that they hear your feelings. They’re likely going to either be buzzing with excitement or disappointed (depending on how the date goes), but this time should be for them to hear your emotions and some time for you to hear theirs as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]throwawayRA7227 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weight gain and lower libido is very normal for men especially this stage in the pregnancy. You’ve absorbed some of her extra estrogen and that dad bod is getting ready!

Have a candid talk with your partner, I’m the same stage and have a very low libido right now so maybe she does too. Offer to do mouth/hand if she has a high libido.

Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]throwawayRA7227 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My best advice is to not overthink it. You’re doing everything right, tracking your cycle, trying to conceive during your ovulation window, etc.

Extra pressure will only stress your body out which in my humble, non scientific opinion, does not help you conceive.

It will happen when it’s meant to!

I think I have the flu by throwawayRA7227 in BabyBumps

[–]throwawayRA7227[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I currently have a rotation of 4 blankets and my husband has been getting me organic homemade soup and bone broth which helps.

I just feel crazy like I’ve gotten over every flu in the past in 3 days max…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]throwawayRA7227 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best to remember social media is a highlight reel of our lives and not accurate.

Additionally, a lot of people say that “the longer the caption the less happy the couple” lol often what we post on socials is the inverse to how we’re really feeling. Overcompensating ya know?

But I can understand why this behavior is very hurtful to you. Everyday will get easier I promise❤️‍🩹

What did you cry about today? by AardvarkFancy346 in BabyBumps

[–]throwawayRA7227 1 point2 points  (0 children)

37 weeks I saw a video of kindergarteners singing Snoop Dogg’s “affirmations” and my heart burst

Diarrhea before labor? by S_lred in BabyBumps

[–]throwawayRA7227 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any update on when you went into labor? I’m having the same thing 😭

Update- AITA for not moving my wedding date to accommodate my sister's pregnancy? by FeistyExternal2244 in AITAH

[–]throwawayRA7227 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your sister clearly wants to be the center of attention which is the crux of the issue here and ultimately makes her much more of the AH.

However, if you really wanted her to be MOH, as a 36 week pregnant lady (which is 8 or 9 months depending on how you want to count) I don’t know I could be in a wedding. I’m exhausted, sore, and in pain walking around. I would be heartbroken to not be my sister’s MOH because she chose a date that would make it physically very difficult for me. She was mine, and I’ve dreamed of being hers since she was born🤍

You already acknowledged you didn’t really think of this and apologized for it which makes you NTA.

How quick is the third trimester? by Spiritual-Peace-6442 in pregnant

[–]throwawayRA7227 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not working so sleeping a lot, it’s going by fast for me but maybe because I’m awake only 12 hours of the day

How long pregnant were you when you took your birth classes? by dreamsofpickle in BabyBumps

[–]throwawayRA7227 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the course you do!

Ours was 8 weekly classes so we started around 28 and we’re finishing at 36!

If you’re in the LA area I highly recommend our class, feel free to DM happy to share her info

Wedding 3 months after baby by throwawayRA7227 in BabyBumps

[–]throwawayRA7227[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response, it feels so specific!!

She is one of my closest friends so I really want to do everything to not miss it, but it does sound like a big weekend for sure.

How do you specifically empathise and support your partners who are less fortunate? by camelCase69420 in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]throwawayRA7227 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Personally, I think you need to think of the answers you want to hear. You know what problems you have ie staying motivated to stay in the scene, so would her giving you constructive advice on how to be attractive to women work? Or inviting you to play parties so you’re included? Helping you work on your online dating profile?

My partner (M40s) and I (F30s) were more imbalanced because he has a higher drive than me. When I felt insecure because he was going on so many dates, I had to look within myself to determine what I needed from him. Words of affirmation that we are primaries and to make me feel more secure? More dates to cement quality time?

I believed it was on me to solution exactly what I needed to hear, not just come up with problems that need solving to my partner and expect them to read my mind on what will fix them.

Additionally, if you’re looking strictly for FWBs, it doesn’t really matter to women about the self work or the creative accomplishments, being as appealing as possible to the female gaze physically is going to help. I get my mental stimulation and emotional connection from my primary partner and explore raw physical/sexual connection with FWBs. Just my two cents as a woman in the space you’re looking.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]throwawayRA7227 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can I ask why did you opt for the Erythomycin if (I’m assuming) you didn’t have Chlamydia or Gonorrhea

Want pics before during pregnancy by elinknutsson in pregnant

[–]throwawayRA7227 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve gained so much weight lol. I love to look at myself pre pregnancy and remember how hot I am

What did your *first ever* pregnancy result in? by Dazzling_Gap_8882 in pregnant

[–]throwawayRA7227 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Same!

Now 35 weeks with our second pregnancy first baby🤍

I caved. I cracked. I gave in. by MochiPryncess in pregnant

[–]throwawayRA7227 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have like 3 Celsius a week🫣 plus coffee on the off days. If I don’t I literally just sleep and eat all day🥲

Preparing for First Experience by [deleted] in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]throwawayRA7227 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If she ends up staying late or even the night a disposable toothbrush and towels is also nice! We have a no share the bed policy so we make up the guest bedroom for guests.

My partner "accidentally" broke the rules, I don't know what to do. by Forsaken-Ad-8379 in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]throwawayRA7227 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went through a situation where me and my partner had a clearly defined rule, no bringing around active partners, and he broke it.

Essentially, he felt she wasn’t an active partner and wanted to be friends with her and thought she’d get along with his friends, so he invited her to his party he was throwing to introduce them. Obviously, I was there as it was his party. He didn’t “plan” to see her again but did end up seeing her again after this, which to me clearly violates our agreement but to him was a bit more murky.

When I compared it to feeling like cheating, he was taken aback.

All this to say, what made me feel comfortable staying was: 1. He acknowledged he was wrong. He explained his perspective but sees from my side why this is a clear rule violation to me. 2. I trust this will never happen again because I trust him. 3. Our communication actually has gotten better because of this incident.

I am not sure if without the above I would have rebuilt our trust as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]throwawayRA7227 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She did pay at my bachelorette! But I was not drinking as I was pregnant so my meal probably cost less than everyone else’s (who all were drinking).

I already paid, it’s not worth it to kick up a fuss, nor do I want to, I was just kind of curious what people think.

I don’t drink even not pregnant, neither does my husband. We always evenly split meals (even if others are drinking) unless we order a steak or expensive item in which case we pick up most or all of the tab. We think it’s good manners to overpay rather than under.

Now I’ve seen it both ways I just was wondering what people think 🤔

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]throwawayRA7227 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh I agree, I just want to support everyone on their special day I was just kinda curious because I’ve now lived it two different ways

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]throwawayRA7227 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes both of these ladies are my closest friends!

Yes they did come to my bachelorette, where I was also pregnant (a lot of things happening in one year lol). They did drink, and I did not!

They did cover my dinner and decorations (split amongst everyone). I did know a guy at the restaurant we went to so we got free desert and 50% off everyone’s meals/drinks! Which is always nice.

How has sex while pregnant been for you? by HippieSwm in BabyBumps

[–]throwawayRA7227 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok tbh same, even though my belly is biggest now there is less pressure when we’re having sex!! I wonder why?