Why Do I Feel Guilty Saying I Hate Being Pregnant?

I just feel dread.

Apr. 9, 2025 Damircudic/Getty Images Over It I Hate Pregnancy. So Why Do I Feel So Guilty Saying It? "I'm about to tell you one of my deepest, darkest secrets, something I only feel brave enough to write here from the comfort of my computer," Morgan Flaherty writes today. "When I took a pregnancy test for my second child, the immediate positive result wasn't met with tears of joy or squeals of excitement. Instead, my gut reaction was, 'Oh, sh*t'" As someone who had a similar moment, I deeply related. Maybe you will too. Read More ⮕ Latest right to jail This Woman Wonders If She Overreacted After Her Husband Ate All Her Birthday Cupcakes Without Asking He claims that he didn't know she wanted them. Read More. WWYD? How Should Pregnancy Tissue Be Handled After A Miscarriage? The Laws Don't Say A woman in Georgia was charged with abandonment of a body after disposing of the remains of her miscarriage... but the law does not say what you have to do. Read More. Ah! The Future! This Is The One Question You Should Ask Your Graduating Senior Graduating high school is a confusing time, but asking kids this question before they enter the adult world can help them start off on the right foot. Read More. Featured Begone Bags I Tried 9 Tinted Eye Creams So You Don't Have To. These Are My Favorites. If you're a woman of a certain age and you're on social media, chances are you've seen a lot of targeted ads for tinted eye creams, which, they say, draw people away from the fine lines and wrinkles of age and still cover up those gnarly dark circles. So yours truly put them to the test for this month's Had To Share, Scary Mommy's new beauty column. You can thank me later. Read More ⮕ Add To Cart Typology. Bright Eyes Duo $70.40 Shop Now ⮕ Sephora Face Flex Concealer $58 Shop Now ⮕ COLEEN ROTHSCHILD Illuminating Tinted Eye Cream $48 Shop Now ⮕ YSE BEAUTY Brightening Eye Cream $65 Shop Now ⮕ What Else We're Reading: ⮕ In Praise Of 'The White Lotus' Party Pooper Moms ⮕ I Rode Every Ride But One At Universal's New Epic Universe. Here Are My Thoughts. ⮕ I'm An Emergency Physician. Here's What I Want Parents To Know About Child Sexual Abuse.

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"Excused Absences" Are Classist Bullsh*t

For real.

Apr. 8, 2025 Zeljkosantrac/Getty Images I Said What I Said "Excused Absences" Are Classist Bullsh*t In this spot-on piece by Deirdre Kaye, she argues that "excused absences" are classist as hell. She writes: "If your kid is home from school and you work outside of the house, you might already be missing work. To then be told you must have a doctor's note means you're probably paying a co-pay to see the doctor and, if your doctor is as popular as ours, probably missing yet another day of work and school because the doctor rarely has any "same day sick" appointments available — especially during cold and flu season. So, this policy not only costs parents money by expecting them to pay a co-pay but also by requiring them to miss even more work." And she's – rightly – over it. Take a read. Read More ⮕ Latest Presented by Brad's Deals The Best Spring Deals On Hoka Shoes Are Here With the weather warming up, it's time to treat your feet to Hoka's ultimate comfort. Whether you're out for a run, a walk, or just spending the day on your feet, Hoka shoes provide incredible cushioning and support to keep you cool and comfortable all season long. And thanks to Brad's Deals, we've found the best places to score these high-performing shoes at great prices this spring. Read More. SolStock/E+/Getty Images Is it paw-sible??? Are Dogs Replacing Children? A new research study says that there is a connection between dog ownership and declining birth rates -- but not in the way you might think. Read More. ArtMarie/E+/Getty Images Hop Hop Hop Get Out Your Telescope, We're Figuring Out Why Easter's Always A Different Date With a mixture of Christian Church calendars and the moon, figuring out when Easter happens each year can be a little tricky. Read More. Larry Washburn/Getty Images A Little Bit Of Headucation OK, But... Why Do Men Get 'Morning Wood'? A Urologist Explains Discover the science behind morning wood! Learn about nocturnal erections, their causes, and what they reveal about your partner's health. Read More. Featured Alina Kostrytsia/Moment/Getty Images *Spritz* Are You Using Heat Protectant Spray Wrong? Heat protectant spray can be hugely beneficial for your hair, but here's how to make sure you're using it properly. Read More ⮕ What Else We're Reading: ⮕ Race Car Driver Shea Holbrook Gets Real About Being A Woman In Sports ⮕ Yes, Feminist Porn Exists — Here's Where To Find It ⮕ 'Elle' Season 1: Everything We Know About The 'Legally Blonde' Prequel

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