Based on my abortion experience that had better be some primo ice cream. Shit's uncomfortable and emotionally trying.

Abortion-mill? Like .... like a, what, a puppy mill or something? How does one churn out abortions? Do you just pick up busloads of women outside Babies R' Us and bring them in by the batchload? I am so confused.

I find it really weird that most people say that in their sleep paralysis they freak out partly because they can't move, but in mine my brain convinces itself that I don't WANT to move. Sounds like yours does that too.

I get sleep paralysis on a semi-regular basis, particularly if I'm stressed out. I'm stressed out a lot these days due to money issues and worrying about taking care of my kids financially (I'm a single mother of 3) so I get episodes a lot.

My youngest child is named Patrick! The idea was that we could call him "PJ" (middle name is Julian) but his siblings started calling him "Patch" and that suits my goober a lot more than PJ. So he's a Patch.

Not sure if srs ...

It's okay, there are lots of cool people like us who are pastel commentors.

My ex, who really is a good guy despite the troubles that separated us, expressed that since he'd "given" me the name, he should be able to "take it back." I laughed at him at the time and said, NOPE. The only reason I changed my name in the first place was because I disliked my birth name, so I wasn't going back just…

That's a great idea! My children have hyphenated names and it doesn't seem to be that big of a hassle since their names are short (like Bernard-Shaw, that short). I'm sure you and your partner will come up with a solution that works for you guys. Great on you for thinking everything through. Too many people don't…

I talk that fast.

Have you considered also taking your fiancee's surname as a middle name? You'd be essentially giving her the same gift and blending your families together - and you'd probably feel less guilt about possible pressure on her to give in to you.

Kansas is like that too.

I married a guy when I was 19 who had a simple, straightforward name. When we divorced a while later I kept the name. Not only did I not particularly like my birth name, but this new name is the one I've built my adult life with. My ex husband didn't like it much, but that doesn't matter. (He's since gotten used to…

Is .... is this satire? Oh I hope it's satire. I'm so confused.

The Vampire Academy books are a better read than the Vampire Diaries ones but if you're into YA vamp fiction both are fun. I personally will always love Rice's vamps the most though.

I think you're in the minority if you're reading OP's posts as humble bragging. She's describing a monumental achievement and saying she doesn't expect all of womanhood to raise to that achievement as some kind of minimum standard.

I hardly think it's sensationalist to discuss the physical and mental issues that can accompany pregnancy and birth. Just because the process is a naturally-occurring one doesn't mean it isn't also disastrous once in a while.

Yeah, I hate when my son puts trash on top of the full kitchen bin instead of taking it out and putting a new bag in. OMG it's like sitting on top of the trash can, child! blahhhhhh

In addition to the big stuff, I suggest you talk about things that make you nuts or that you absolutely expect privacy with. For instance, I cannot have my shampoo bottles moved. I need to be able to grab whatever I want in the shower with my eyes closed, or I get super upset. It's dumb, I know it's dumb, but it…

When I got married my then-bf and I had no money, two kids, and other priorities. We had a little ceremony on our back porch and my sister got a certificate online (for free) so she could legally officiate. We had a bbq in the yard and everyone ate and had a great time. I made my own cake, which was super easy to do.…