good evening, jezzies. I'm 30 weeks pregnant and have a sinus infection. Help me pick a middle name for my daughter.

(((hugs)))

so much this.

I'm a 30DD, which is pretty hard to find, too.

well, I'm sure someone else has already pointed this out, but children from wealthy families have access to the best healthcare and the best possible outcomes. It's the less fortunate children they come into contact with who are at the greatest risk.

I'm 31, 29 weeks pregnant, and have a two year old. It IS exhausting. I can't afford a nanny. I have three retired family members and the occasional Curious George cartoon marathon as back up.

I'm sure it's tiring, but she also has plenty of (paid) help to pick up the slack. Plus, there are a wide range of experiences when it comes to pregnancy and parenting. She's obviously intelligent and extremely privileged; we have no reason to think she's taking on more than she can handle.

what does that have to do with anything?

I've been a vegetarian for 23+ years, and I have to watch my carb intake because combining foods for complete protein is a very easy way to consume a bunch of carbs without eating anything fun, ever. When I'm actively trying to lose weight I try to keep my daily carb consumption under 115 net, and every tenth day I…

oh no. My kid does that too, and it's super annoying. I don't think you personally have many options in these situations, but I definitely don't stand for that shit in my family. My kid is 2.5. He is adorable, but rude. We are working on it.

I like the first one, but I agree that you might be better off investing in a badass stroller or something else more functional. If money is no object, go for it.

I don't think there's anything to be done, unfortunately. I certainly have my own issues to work on, being that I was raised by a mostly-single parent who clearly has anxiety issues. She leads with her emotions and I grew up thinking that her behavior was normal. It wasn't until I met my husband and his family that I…

I'm so happy to hear your story and know that you have grown up to have a full emotional life. It's pretty messed up that any doctor would say something like that to your mom. It might be an honest expectation of a child with a certain diagnosis, but if the diagnosis isn't accurate it doesn't help the child or parent…

Yeah, I don't think I'm the mom group type.

you at least have the self awareness to understand where your motivations are coming from. There's hope in there!

If you dislike house guests as much as I do, that's a smart move.

That sounds so awesome!

Oh! I never would have connected this persons behavior with anxiety, but that actually makes a lot of sense.

I highly suggest not dressing your baby as often as is practical. Clothes are overrated. You only get to be naked and free once!

Is there a word to describe someone who is so motivated by their own fears and insecurities that they constantly make choices that are counter to their own goals? Besides "crazy"?