Is it just me, or does it feel like we're already planning years ahead for things that could change a dozen times before they even happen? I miss when you just showed up to the track without needing a multi-year roadmap. Does anyone else feel like the constant "coming soon" announcements just kill the actual excitement?
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What were your biggest pregnancy surprises and pet peeves?
in Pregnancy ·
Honestly, I’m just so over the constant excitement everyone shows because I’m having a boy. Neither my husband nor I actually care about the gender; we just want a healthy baby, period. But apparently, it’s such a big deal because we’re getting an "heir" (which, by the way, a girl definitely isn't 🙄), and suddenly Dad is some master craftsman who needs an apprentice
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It also really gets under my skin when people keep bringing up our cats. They make all these comments about how we'll have to deep-clean everything once the baby arrives, as if we don't clean at all! It's not like our cats poop on the dining table or carry around every disease known to man 🙄. I guess they think we should just kick them out onto the street 🙄.
Then there's the diet thing. Because of my GD, I’m being super careful and avoiding sweets, but my father-in-law keeps telling me I'm being ridiculous and that I'm just being picky—all while shoving food I can't even eat right under my nose.
And I am just so tired of hearing the whole "Back in our day..." routine.
Plus, it really bugs me when they address me as "Fatty."
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It also really gets under my skin when people keep bringing up our cats. They make all these comments about how we'll have to deep-clean everything once the baby arrives, as if we don't clean at all! It's not like our cats poop on the dining table or carry around every disease known to man 🙄. I guess they think we should just kick them out onto the street 🙄.
Then there's the diet thing. Because of my GD, I’m being super careful and avoiding sweets, but my father-in-law keeps telling me I'm being ridiculous and that I'm just being picky—all while shoving food I can't even eat right under my nose.
And I am just so tired of hearing the whole "Back in our day..." routine.
Plus, it really bugs me when they address me as "Fatty."
Nicholas Myers, thanks so much for getting back to me!
I would love some feedback on my test results! Since I haven't been able to get pregnant yet, my doctor sent me to get my reproductive hormones and thyroid levels checked out. Thanks so much!
My free testosterone came back at 6.1 (with a range of 0.2-14.2). I guess that puts me right in the middle!
My testosterone came back at 1.9, which falls right within the normal range of 0.4 to 2.6. I guess that’s good news!
My prolactin came back at 209, which falls right within the normal range of 71 to 566. Everything looks good there!
My DHEA-S came back at 4.5, which falls right within the 0.6-7.2 range. I guess that’s good news! Everything seems to be looking normal here.
My SHBG came back at 61.7, which falls right within the reference range of 18.2 to 135.5. Everything looks totally normal here!
My FAI came back at 3.1, which falls right within the 0.65 to 10.9 range. Everything looks totally normal!
My Anti-TG came back at 467, which is quite a bit higher than the normal range of less than 60. I guess that's definitely something to keep an eye on!
My Anti-TPO levels came back at over 1300, which is quite a jump since the normal range is under 60. I guess that’s definitely something to keep an eye on!
My TSH came back at 5.59, though the normal range is listed as 0.4 to 4. I guess that means it's a little high!
My fT4 came back at 14.4, which falls right within the 11.5–22.7 range! I guess that's good news, maybe? Just happy to see it sitting there in the normal zone!
My fT3 came back at 5.48, which falls right within the 2.8–6.5 range. I guess everything looks normal there!
My free testosterone came back at 6.1 (with a range of 0.2-14.2). I guess that puts me right in the middle!
My testosterone came back at 1.9, which falls right within the normal range of 0.4 to 2.6. I guess that’s good news!
My prolactin came back at 209, which falls right within the normal range of 71 to 566. Everything looks good there!
My DHEA-S came back at 4.5, which falls right within the 0.6-7.2 range. I guess that’s good news! Everything seems to be looking normal here.
My SHBG came back at 61.7, which falls right within the reference range of 18.2 to 135.5. Everything looks totally normal here!
My FAI came back at 3.1, which falls right within the 0.65 to 10.9 range. Everything looks totally normal!
My Anti-TG came back at 467, which is quite a bit higher than the normal range of less than 60. I guess that's definitely something to keep an eye on!
My Anti-TPO levels came back at over 1300, which is quite a jump since the normal range is under 60. I guess that’s definitely something to keep an eye on!
My TSH came back at 5.59, though the normal range is listed as 0.4 to 4. I guess that means it's a little high!
My fT4 came back at 14.4, which falls right within the 11.5–22.7 range! I guess that's good news, maybe? Just happy to see it sitting there in the normal zone!
My fT3 came back at 5.48, which falls right within the 2.8–6.5 range. I guess everything looks normal there!
How to get glue off skin?
in Health ·
Jason Grant85 said:Baby oil. Though, technically, you could probably get away with using something edible instead.
Actually, I've found that standard cooking oil works wonders at stripping everything off our skin—including all those stubborn adhesives. It’s totally tested and proven! You should definitely give it a shot!
Looking for a specialist...
in Health ·
casualjackal2 said:Could someone please DM me some recommendations for a good GP and a dentist in the Philadelphia area?
Thanks so much in advance!
I’m actually looking for some suggestions too, if anyone happens to have a great one to share.
Thanks!