Posts by Charles Evans4

Hey there.

I'm looking for a solid dermatologist around Washington, D.C. My face is acting up with all sorts of random issues lately, and my skin has become super reactive to basically everything I put on it. I need someone who won't just hand me a prescription for drugstore pharmacy brands (like Vichy, L'Oréal, etc.) because I've already tried all of that.
Years ago, I was basically doing a pilgrimage to different dermatologists in another city, and now these hormone-related issues and other internal stuff are flaring up again. I really want to see someone who actually knows what they're doing.

If you have any leads or have dealt with similar stuff, let me know.
Thanks!

No matter how you slice it, those idiots always find something to nitpick. If you put on a few pounds, you're fat; if you don't, you're too skinny. I guess it doesn't matter.
Anyway, you're always gonna be 😁

So, I’m pregnant, and honestly, people have been getting on my nerves. Not all the time, but when things get stressful—and by the end, I’m basically a nervous wreck—I’ve seriously considered sending them all to hell.
I’ve always been on the smaller side, just like all the women on my mom's side. I’ve put on some weight, sure, but nothing crazy—just a little belly, no stretch marks. Naturally, there are always those judgmental types ready to chime in with questions:
"You look way too thin, are you even eating? Is the baby okay? You know, you really should gain some weight, or you'll end up having a tiny baby if you don't put on another 20 pounds."
Or, "It's weird how you haven't ballooned out yet; that can't be healthy." (Like, wtf)

I stay active because it works for me. My pregnancy is going fine, and my OB-GYN actually encourages me to keep moving as much as possible.
"Why are you walking so much? Shouldn't you be lying down and resting? When else are you gonna get a break? I did nothing but lie on the couch the whole time I was pregnant."

I worked until my 38th week. It wasn't every day, maybe just a few hours here and there, and the job isn't physically demanding.
"Why are you working? Are they giving you a hard time? Just take medical leave and stay in bed."

The general "advice" I get is that I should just lie down, lie down, and lie down more. Eat until I pop, and basically hire my family and friends to bring me water and fan me with feathers. Not because I have health issues or anything, but just because that's apparently what pregnant women are supposed to do.

And a few times during my seventh month, people told me it was way too early to start buying baby stuff. I guess I'm supposed to wait until the second I walk out of the hospital to go buy the stroller, the crib, and everything else. 😁 😁