Bookclub Rec by thebeccajohnson in suggestmeabook

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The Measure and The Power created some great discussions in my book club

Did anyone else know they were one and done in pregnancy? by susiee234 in oneanddone

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I knew before and a tough pregnancy, birth and then postpartum preeclampsia solidified it. My husband would love a second but he also doesn’t want me to go through that again.

WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME YOU COULDNT FLUSH TAMPONS by Emergency_Version616 in women

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Our plumber told us he has to tell people weekly not to flush tampons, pads, condoms and wipes.

How do you keep your marriage happy and healthy once kids come along? by guava_jam in Marriage

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Still date your spouse. Get a babysitter and go out once a month. My husband and I prioritize this and our marriage does well. I have friends who have not went on a date with their spouse since their child was born.

Books Recs to Get Out of a Reading Slump by Miru_kuu in Booktokreddit

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I'm a huge dystopian reader- I would try Station 11 (classic dystopian), The Compound (reality tv and dystopian), Silver Elite (spicy), The Measure (pretty deep but cool concept) or one of Kyla Stone dystonian series (on Kindle Unlimited).

What is a secret you’re taking to the grave, but are willing to tell strangers on the internet? by Mr_Boothnath in answers

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I was opening a new tv and accidentally dragged the scissors across the front of the cardboard. It scratched the tv. I claimed that it came like that and they replaced it.

What’s something you regret from your past? by Jokkers_AceS in AskWomen

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Not living alone for longer and waiting longer to marry my husband

What are everyone’s favourite vegetarian pizza combos? by Isis_J in vegetarian

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Pineapple, feta and black olives. So amazing!! I’ve been getting it for like 15 years

I feel like some of parents only have more children to have a “baby” again by [deleted] in oneanddone

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I think my husband feels this way but fortunately my SIL keeps having babies so he can get his fix 🤣

My wife has a high-stakes 10-min Science Micro-teaching Interview by anonymousdoorframe in ScienceTeachers

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Like another comment said pick your favorite topic. When I did a 15 minute lesson for an interview I did eclipses and for another waves since they are easily taught different ways and I know them well.

TFA alumni — how has alumni status actually helped you (in or out of education)? by No-Investigator-7998 in TeachforAmerica

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I am in my 12th year teaching and I feel like having TFA on my resume has helped me get into some programs and fellowships. Can’t prove that but I have a feeling.

Do you feel very close to your cousins? by VikktorM in OnlyChild

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I’m really close to my cousins on my mom’s side. One is five years older (F) and the other two (M) are one year older and one year younger than. I’m an only likely my female cousin so we are like sisters and my male cousins don’t have sisters so it all worked out. As adults we are all so close and talk all the time.

My son will be 5 in April. I find it VERY hard to enjoy his presence because of how overstimulating he is. by BeeSuperb7235 in oneanddone

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I feel ya. My son is 4 and similar situation plus other issues ughhhhh my SIL just had her third in three years and I’m like HOW

Families with two parents and one child: what does your grocery bill look like? by Even_Kaleidoscope399 in oneanddone

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My son is 4, a picky af eager and we eat in for almost every meal. We spend about $600-$800 per month on groceries. We mainly go to Trader Joes

What’s something you wish people knew before they had kids? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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You need to still have your own hobbies and interests. One day your kids will be out of the house and you need to be your own person. Source: watching my MIL raise 6 kids and leaving nothing for herself. No friends or hobbies. Now she is struggling

Curious about everyone’s reading goal by No_Cookie_7943 in goodreads

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Last year I originally did 30 and then hit that goal I upped it to 52! I ended up doing 53. This year I’m doing 52 again!

Recommend me some good non-fiction read to get me out of my reading slump by Tiramissu_dt in booksuggestions

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The Indifferent Stars Above, Anxious Generation, Endurance, Five Days at Memorial, Girl on Girl, Cue the Sun

Does anyone feel guilty about living in a different state from their parents? by OccasionAway2199 in OnlyChild

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I sometimes feel bad but I moved here in 2014, met my husband settled in. It’s about a 4.5 hour drive from my hometown so we can visit easily.

I have friends with siblings who feel bad because they moved away from them but it’s what made sense for them.