Posts by rowdyjackal12

I mean, isn't that just the law?
They won't even let you put a baby in the car without an approved car seat.

casualnomad18 said:I honestly believe that people who don't care about animals aren't exactly good people.
Seriously, my dog has more common sense than half the people I encounter. When our neighbor’s little girl was visiting, she tried to bolt toward the street, and Lara actually stepped in—she physically nudged her back into the yard and wouldn't let her near the road. She's incredibly gentle with kids, too. It’s not even a debate for me; I’d never stop my own child from playing with her. If someone has an issue with that, they shouldn't bother coming over to our place.

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she's adorable!

and yeah, people are weird as hell.
but not in a good way.

this is honestly awful!! like, we’re already doing enough to look out for ourselves, and then someone just drops a comment like that? i swear, i could just strangle everyone in order 😢

So today, after a massive amount of time, I finally heard that classic line again: "You're just pregnant—you aren't actually sick!"
aaaaaaaaaa!!
Look, I’m not sick, but I did decide, totally on my own, that I’m done staying out until 3 AM in smoky dive bars. So... leave me alone!! It was my call, and nobody, at any point, ever claimed I was ill!

There! Finally got that off my chest.

Paul Doyle3 said:I'm pretty sure I already said this, but look—I have absolutely nothing against someone taking leave if they have a legitimate reason, like past pregnancy complications, issues with their current pregnancy, or even just an unsafe work environment. But you've gotta be upfront about that! What I can't get behind is people claiming medical complications just because they're pregnant and simply don't feel like showing up to work. Does that make sense?

Honestly, there’s no place like home! Sure, my coworkers can be a total pain sometimes, and I get those lazy days or deal with pregnancy stuff like insomnia, but that’s no excuse to skip work. I’ve pushed through nausea and aches before and still managed to get things done. It’s not even about how much I’m making—it’s just about being able to show up and do my job!

So, when I said some women head to the ER for no reason, I meant it! Like, if someone tells me they’re checking into the hospital just because they're feeling a bit tired or having some digestive issues, honestly? It feels wrong. Doesn't it just create unnecessary chaos for the women who actually *need* urgent care and whose doctors might struggle to give them the immediate attention they deserve?

So, someone gets put on high-risk status just because their stomach hurts?
I guess I've never heard of that happening.

Doctors hand out those medical excuses whenever they feel like it—sometimes when it's necessary, sometimes when it isn't. It's not even about the patient, really; it's just about the OBGYN and whatever mood they're in that day. ☕
Do you really think "legit" patients would get better care if the others stopped demanding benefits they don't actually deserve?
I think not.

Paul Doyle3 said:Right? It’s like it suddenly became shameful to work as much as possible instead of the other way around! I’ve actually had people judge me for wanting to power through my work right up until maternity leave, assuming everything goes smoothly. I totally feel for women dealing with actual medical complications or those in jobs that just aren't safe for pregnancy—that kind of judgment is totally misplaced. But honestly, why shouldn't I work while I can? Sure, I've got my moments where I'm feeling achy, or the baby starts kicking and I lose focus, or I'm tossing and turning at night, but I'm still in the zone! Why stop now?

I don't know, I can't really get behind that.

You never actually know why someone is taking leave. I know you used the phrase "for no reason," but what seems trivial to you might be a massive issue for someone else—whether it's physical stuff or mental health stuff.

I guess I'll just leave it up to pregnant women to decide what they want to do and when, or if they even want to take leave at all.

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hang in there.

moms really know how to throw you off your game sometimes 😢

Susan Martin4 said:First, I was just poking at my stomach when it was barely even visible 🤷

Now, what’s really getting to me is that I can't even sneeze or cough normally if my bladder is full without having a little accident. It makes me feel pretty pathetic 🙈

And don't get me started on how everyone reacts when they hear it's a boy. They all go, "Oh, that's great!" or "Congratulations!" Like, if it were a girl, would they suddenly stop being happy? Whatever...

🤣 Same here, totally same here 🤣

though I kind of feel like maybe it’s from all those nasty UTIs I dealt with a few years back... like my bladder is just "damaged" or whatever. If that’s even a thing 🤷

hey girls 🙂

after wandering through the absolute wilderness of the "wedding" forums, I finally made it here. 😍

I'm only 11 weeks along, and people are already acting like I have a massive baby bump.
I don't get it. Like, there's no way you can see my 🙂 I didn't think this would bother me, but honestly, it kind of does.

Anonymous said:I'm with you on this. Honestly, who even watches this stuff anymore?! 🤷

ugh, I guess that was actually one of my favorites growing up 😍
but yeah, true. some things are just way too much 🙂