Posts by casualfalcon49

Sam Murphy said:There really is some truth to that, though; for instance, I have one student who enters my classroom and happens to be in the best-behaved class in the entire school, while the teacher for another class is living in absolute misery, even though that other group isn't exactly a model of good behavior because they have quite a few problematic kids, and it's just a simple reality that if you have five or six troublemakers, they can easily drag the whole class down with them...

Yeah, right. I guess I should just be thanking my lucky stars then, since I'm dealing with a perfectly behaved group of fifth graders while he’s stuck with some unknown disaster waiting to happen...
far from it, man. I deal with plenty of issues myself. We're talking kids with special needs, kids living with parents who are struggling with addiction, hyperactive kids, or that one kid who’s incredibly spoiled because his mom won't stop telling everyone he's a genius... (I work at a school where I handle one specific grade per year, so I don't get to pick and choose; I teach the entire cohort of about 20 students). But you really have to put in the work and grind to actually get results. You can't just stand there watching them and go, "Oh, look at them," or laugh at how disrespectful they're being. You have to react immediately, talk to the kids and the parents, hunt for actual solutions, stay honest, and maintain some level of authority... honestly, those are the basic qualities any teacher should have, don't you think?

Sam Murphy said:Please, enlighten those of us who aren't in the loop, because from everything I see and observe, kids haven't been more difficult than they are right now, and back in our day, none of us would have dreamed of disrespecting a teacher because we knew exactly what the consequences were... but today, teachers have lost almost all their authority, and if this trend of extreme liberalism and hyper-focus on "student rights" continues, we're going to see kids physically attacking them as early as elementary school. Honestly, when the kids come home from school, they act like little savages because they’ve been allowed to do whatever they want there; now, my own children don't cause trouble at school, but plenty of others do, and my kids witness it and talk about it at home, leaving me wondering how on earth I’m supposed to explain to them that such behavior is unacceptable when the school just sits there and tolerates it...

Honestly, it’s freaking hilarious to hear people claim that teachers can't do anything with kids anymore. Like, hello!!!
There are plenty of ways to settle things down with both the kid and the parent, and thank God those methods don't involve getting physical.
Sure, there’s a tiny percentage of kids that are just impossible, but let’s be real—those kids existed back then too, and nobody could handle them back then either.
It feels to me like some teachers who just don't want to put in the effort or deal with the hassle are hiding behind that excuse, and honestly, they kind of deserve it.
I’ve been working in education for 17 years and I’ve never had an issue with students or parents, but that’s because I always step in immediately. I come home absolutely drained from all the talking and disciplining, but I know why, and I take pride in that. Then I'll have a colleague working in the same building tell me, "Man, you're lucky, you always get the perfect generation," 🙂and seriously, I feel like shooting them.

So, I had my third baby about four months ago—natural birth, by the way—and during my first follow-up, my OB-GYN basically tells me I’ve gained a pound. But the real issue was my belly button; it was sticking out like crazy, just this huge bulge from my stomach. I’d been wearing a waist trainer, which ended up digging in pretty badly, and while the navel has finally receded, it’s still not quite flush and it actually hurts a little bit when I touch the area around it. Is this what people call a hernia? And should I be making an appointment with a specialist to get this checked out?

Look, I don't care if the test cost you five bucks or fifty, it doesn't change a thing. If it comes back positive, then CONGRATS on the pregnancy—I truly hope everything goes smooth and perfect for you

Honestly, you’re probably playing it safest just waiting until the day your period is actually late, but if you happen to track your ovulation, try counting at least 12 days past that window.
I actually took a test three days before I was even supposed to, but since my ovulation tends to happen early, I could see a clear positive on the afternoon test—though who knows, maybe it's twins 🤣?

So, here’s some fresh intel regarding the test... I just saw two lines on the pregnancy test this afternoon,
and my cycles are usually pretty much clockwork at 29 days, which means I'm actually three days ahead of schedule.

Look, honey, I guess you’re finally starting to wrap your head around the consequences of unprotected sex. If having a baby isn't on your bucket list, then maybe it's time to actually switch up your birth control method and just move on with your life.

You’ve got a really solid grip on it after what I think they call gravity, somewhere around $10

Look, you don't really have any other choice here. If it doesn't show up by tomorrow morning, just go ahead and take the test so you can finally get some answers. Honestly, no matter what kind of result you end up with, isn't knowing the truth way better than just sitting there in total limbo?

Look, honey, you know as well as I do that pulling out isn't some kind of magic contraceptive method. Based on what you're feeling, there's a real chance you could be pregnant, but you won't know for sure until you actually take a test. You can grab one at any CVS or Walgreens once you've missed your period, or even just a day after.
Definitely keep us posted on what ends up happening.

I honestly don't think we're looking at a pregnancy here, because let's be real—once you're about four days late, pretty much any test you pick up from CVS is going to give you a straight answer. I mean, what do I know, right? I'm obviously not some psychic or anything, just throwing out my two cents, but that's just how it usually works. Just hang tight for another day or two and then try again using your first bit of urine in the morning. If the test still comes back negative and you aren't feeling any different, there’s really no need to go rushing off to see an OB-GYN just yet.

stormymason11 I feel for you on this. Seriously, don't let those negative tests get you down—just put in a little more effort during the next cycle and things will hopefully click.
Honestly, hanging out with the girls here, I've realized that most of the symptoms we deal with don't actually mean you're pregnant anyway. Just stay strong.

Man, I can't even go visit right now since I'm stuck out here in the States, so there's zero point in me heading over to see the doctor.
Thanks for sharing what happened with you, though. I think I'll just hold off until Thursday and run the test again. I'm really crossing my fingers, but honestly, the results are pretty weak—it’s almost exactly like what you described, where that line is so faint only I can even see it.

Ugh, I just need to vent here for a second. So, I took a pregnancy test this morning—like, two days before my period was even supposed to show up—and it gave me this pathetic, faint little line that was barely even there. It looked more like a shadow than anything else.
I’ve read online that a line is a line, no matter how faint it looks, but honestly, can anyone actually trust one of those things? Has anyone else dealt with this kind of sketchy result only to find out they were actually pregnant? I guess I'll just have to sit tight for a few more days and try the test again.