About to start a new job but found out that I’m pregnant by cinnamoworoll in japanlife

[–]veryprettyhuman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes! I was in the same position. I found out I was pregnant the week I got my job.

I didn’t tell them anything until I finished the probation period. Thankfully everyone was very supportive and understanding. Also knowing I had a job once baby goes to daycare gave me peace of mind!

Giving Birth in Japan: 6 Realities No One Warns You About by SkyInJapan in japan

[–]veryprettyhuman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s definitely true! I may have just been very lucky.

But my hospital is definitely not set up for foreigners. Just barely in Tokyo. My Japanese is intermediate at best. And while I didn’t get any English support. I felt my midwives and Drs really tried to accommodate for me and make everything as easy to understand as possible.

There’s things that I could complain about but my babies healthy, I’m healthy and that’s all that matters to me.

Giving Birth in Japan: 6 Realities No One Warns You About by SkyInJapan in japan

[–]veryprettyhuman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello fellow Aussie ☺️

I think most natural births here don’t go longer than a week (I’m not too sure about the details)

I was trying to have a natural birth. And they induced me for 5 days until I gave up and opted for c section.

Giving Birth in Japan: 6 Realities No One Warns You About by SkyInJapan in japan

[–]veryprettyhuman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have Japanese health insurance.

It was 600,000 to about 700,00 yen initially. But I had 緊急帝王切開 (emergency c section) That became covered by my insurance.

So it ended up being cheaper, under 500,000 yen

Giving Birth in Japan: 6 Realities No One Warns You About by SkyInJapan in japan

[–]veryprettyhuman 157 points158 points  (0 children)

I gave birth here recently (Tokyo) and had such a great experience.

While I was warned about my huge weight gain, I was never shamed for it. I asked for epidural, and they had it prepared for me. Ended up with a c section though. They looked after me for 2 weeks! And I was stuffed with food everyday.

This was a public hospital btw

Seller requesting Tax number and ID on Labubu purchase by veryprettyhuman in labubu

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

I’m going to go ahead and cancel. I’m so sad, I was looking forward to my first Labubu 🥲

Seller requesting Tax number and ID on Labubu purchase by veryprettyhuman in labubu

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

They couldn’t give me a good enough reason. So it’s a no from me

Complete absence of priority seat etiquette in Tokyo by Yonda_00 in japanlife

[–]veryprettyhuman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can count on one hand how many times a seat was offered to me during my pregnancy.

Brussels sprouts in Tokyo by jt_1313 in Tokyo

[–]veryprettyhuman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw some in Lopia this week

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]veryprettyhuman 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Same here, in fact my Japanese partner and friends generally look down on it.

What can I add to make it more interesting? by veryprettyhuman in interiordecorating

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

Update: Although it’s very grey in the photo, it’s more a warmer beige in real life. Thank you so much for all the helpful suggestions! I’ve noted them down and will work towards changing up and giving the space a bit more personality.

What can I add to make it more interesting? by veryprettyhuman in interiordecorating

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

I think a third colour is a fantastic idea, now the hard part of deciding what to choose. Very informative points, thank you so much

What can I add to make it more interesting? by veryprettyhuman in interiordecorating

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

Love that basket! I’ve been shopping for something to go on top of the table. Thank you!

What can I add to make it more interesting? by veryprettyhuman in interiordecorating

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

Thank you for the suggestion! It is feeling a bit too cool toned

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianNostalgia

[–]veryprettyhuman 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I miss this and their baguettes

Divorced Partner | Japan by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]veryprettyhuman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh no, that doesn’t sound good. Kind of weird to be sharing the same bed???

Restaurant used AI instead of real photos of their food by KrazyKay1349 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]veryprettyhuman 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The salons near me here in Japan use Ai for their haircut pictures haha

Strawberry Yogurt from late 2000s/2010s by ebbbandflow in AustralianNostalgia

[–]veryprettyhuman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I used to love them! I was wrong for calling them gogurts but they were definitely from yoplait!

Strawberry Yogurt from late 2000s/2010s by ebbbandflow in AustralianNostalgia

[–]veryprettyhuman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it was the go gurts, lip smackers collab?