Content Warning: Infertility, Pregnancy Complications While pregnancy and raising a family are not for everyone, some people become deeply desperate to have a baby, especially when they’ve had struggles and complications along the way. But bothering and even harassing women who are pregnant is inexcusable, no matter how much they want to have a baby, […] More
Having a baby is a HUGE responsibility. It feels like a large portion of parents seem to ignore that fact. Some people throw caution to the wind and make another human. This isn’t always the best life decision. There usually is no perfect time to have a baby. But there are definitely perfect times to […] More
The decision to have children is best made before conception. No child benefits from being unwanted or resented. A new mother dealing with anger over a cheating fiancé who convinced her to go forward with an unplanned, unwanted second pregnancy turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback. Similar to AITA, the AITAH […] More
Pregnancy cravings are a very common occurrence. They can vary widely from person to person. They have been tied to hormonal changes, increased nutrient needs, and heightened senses of taste and smell many pregnant people experience. A woman whose cravings have her eating the same thing every day turned to the “Am I The A**hole” […] More
Everyone has that one family member that they are less than excited to reunite with. A family member who seems determined to cause drama wherever they go, no matter who might be around. Since they are “family”, more often than not we let their bad behavior slide, or at the very least tolerate it, so […] More
Timing is everything. And sometimes, timing just isn’t on people’s side. As they may have heard a joke that they found hilarious, but the next person they shared it with didn’t find it remotely funny at all, as it struck a little too close to home. Or when someone just received the happiest news they’ve […] More
When two people are engaged, there are countless possibilities for them to look forward to besides “just” their wedding day, from trips they might take to places they might live to the family they might one day grow. But it’s important for couples to not only be on the same page about what their milestones […] More
How soon is too soon for visitors after giving birth needs to be a decision left to the parent(s) and no one else. But some relatives are bound to push back against any restrictions on their access. A second time mother-to-be turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback on her postpartum […] More
Content Warning: Pregnancy, Infertility When two people are planning to get married, they need to discuss important subjects, like how they will manage money and how many children they want to have, before they exchange their vows. Few things are more devastating than being married to someone for a long time, only to realize the […] More
For many parents, pregnancy can be a beautiful time in life. Feeling the baby kick and bonding with a new human on the way is a wonderful experience. An experience most partners not doing the actual birthing try not to miss. For the partner doing the birthing, support is everything. So much can go wrong. […] More
Bachelor parties have a reputation for being out of control debauchery thanks to films like 1984’s Bachelor Party and 2009’s The Hangover. While reality is far more tame, some people feel pressure to live up to the hype. So, the idea of a dry event may result in a mutiny. A man turned to the […] More
Content Warning: Childbirth, Caesarean Section, Major Surgery, Healing Process When mothers have to make the difficult decision to go a different route than natural childbirth, many will experience feelings of worry about what’s to come as well as guilt at not going the “traditional” route. But taking medication or having surgery does not make one […] More
