There's people in America that think they need to leave a doctor's office with a prescription. I think it's mostly a case of instant gratification here than judging a doctor's competence, though.

This is why I'm not a big fan of doctors that just give out pills like candy. I can't help but feel a little judgy when parents I know personally clearly push their pediatricians to give their children antibiotics for every little thing.

Good for her. I'm really big on supporting people in choices like this because I think it's important to be accepting - especially since so many moms get criticized for every little thing.

I'm so glad to hear that! I feel it really makes a difference when a family is unconditionally accepting of situations like ours. Kids know when they're being treated unfairly.

Yup! If anyone had a problem, they didn't tell me...

It was really great. It was the perfect compromise between eloping and the traditional wedding stuff that most people do.

Thank you very much, I do appreciate it.

Y'know, my wedding was less than 5 years ago and I barely remember it. I mean, I remember everything I have photos of, and we have video, but I can't remember much about my wedding day off-hand.

My family alienates my stepkid. That's why I don't really spend time with anyone from my family anymore. Stepkid is as much a part of my family as any biological kids, to me. Anyone that isn't on board, can kindly fuck off.

Yuuuup. I wanted to elope, but husband wanted us to have a "real" wedding. So I planned a super tiny outdoors ceremony where our guests were basically the same people we'd have picked for our wedding party (plus parents & clooooose relatives).

I think you ought to specify "no kids allowed" and then privately tell the exceptions that they're allowed. If anyone is tacky enough to confront you, you can explain or not explain yourself however you'd like.

I was also in a sorority, but I enjoyed it well enough. It wasn't my life, but it was pretty important to me.

The only time I quit by absence was because I'd had it with an abusive coworker. For a little background, I was really good at my job and was even sent for "leadership training." I always showed up a little early, helped my coworkers when I had free time, and was responsible for training newbies. I promise, I'm more…

I quit college.

This is gonna be harsh... but screw it.

Thank you! The hospital is probably happy enough with the $442,000 they got from the insurance company, lol. :)

Ever since my child ripped it coming into this world, I've pretty much decided that I'm gonna leave all those bits alone unless there's a possible health concern.

At the time, I was covered by two different insurance companies. My baby was covered by my employer's pretty-good insurance. I think the total out-of-pocket that we owe is around $8K. We haven't been able to pay it, but the hospital isn't going to try to squeeze blood from a stone. The hospital is really understanding…

Only $200K? My 29-weeker cost more like $450K pre-insurance!

Also not excusing the airline... but they can't be expected to smoothly deal with every possible scenario when it comes to accommodating special needs. They certainly should have handled this better, but it would have been a non-issue if the parents had brought their own safety seat.