Posts by Amanda Martin682

I could use some help here... I want to buy something, but I honestly have no clue what I'm looking for.
My old laptop finally gave up the ghost, and I need an upgrade. Ideally, I'd like something smaller than my current 17'' model so I can actually carry it around without a struggle.

It’s just for the basics—using Microsoft Office, browsing the web, and letting my kid watch YouTube. Nothing crazy, just something that runs smoothly without lagging out on me.

I don't want to spend more than $1500$667

I'm torn, though. Since I need something to keep my kid entertained during car rides, I'm wondering if a compact laptop is better, or if a tablet would do the trick? A tablet would be much easier to mount to the passenger seat...

Is a tablet even a decent substitute for a laptop? Any suggestions? I'm completely lost on this one...

yeah, you're right, thanks...

Even the doctor is on vacation. She’s back Monday, which means I won't see her until then. Hopefully I don't get hit with a flare-up before then, though I wouldn't hold my breath...

jadeeagle36 said:Here are some words of comfort.
I don't even know where to start with this one, honestly. I was just sitting here thinking about how much everything seems to be spiraling lately, and then this thought hit me—it’s like we’re all just collectively losing our grip on reality, isn't it? Or maybe it's just me. I guess I might be overthinking things, but you can't deny that vibe. It feels like everything is just... slippery. Unstable. Like trying to walk on ice in cheap flip-flops. You think you have a handle on things, and then—bam—you're sliding sideways and wondering what went wrong. Anyway, I'm probably just rambling now. My bad.😠 Either you've got Candida, or you don't. I guess there's really no middle ground when it comes to this stuff, right? It’s like one of those "all or nothing" situations that just leaves you feeling completely off balance. Honestly, dealing with it can be such a massive headache—it feels like everything is constantly fighting against you. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but it feels pretty black and white once you start noticing the symptoms. Just one or the other.
Honestly, I used to get so irritated by how condoms would mess with my pH—it was such a constant annoyance. If you’re dealing with that, you really need to hunt down a specific type of condom that actually works for your body instead of just grabbing whatever is on sale at the drugstore. Or, look, once you're done, maybe try using some natural vaginal soothing gels as a way to calm everything down. For instance, you can use Femigel after sex to help prevent any fungal issues—or as my guy so eloquently puts it, to ward off the "fungi."

What does "another kind of condom" even mean? Like a different Durex brand or something?

I need to get my period, and I always get discharge beforehand, but this time it's way heavier than usual. I'm hoping that’s actually why it hasn't shown up yet...

Anyway, I'll try calling my OB-GYN tomorrow to see if she can squeeze me in. If not, then first thing Monday morning...

Even though the discharge has slowed down now, it might stop completely by tomorrow.🤷

I’ve been panicking for the last few days. I'm also dealing with heavy discharge, though it looks normal and doesn't smell anything unusual.

Now, this uncomfortable sensation started right after sex. We used some condoms we hadn't tried before—could that be the cause?

By the following evening, it started itching a little, then turned into a stinging sensation. It’s gone now, but honestly, I'm terrified.

My gynecologist can't see me until next week, and I feel like I'm going to die from anxiety waiting until then.

Can someone please say something to calm me down?

William Perez4 said:So, what's the deal there? My doctor actually told me that if my cycle ever stretches past 35 days, I should probably start on birth control. Honestly, I think I’d be freaking out if I were in the shoes of the girl mentioned above

Ugh... mine is always late because, I mean, I honestly have no clue when it's even going to show up... sometimes it's just 4 or 5 days, but other times it's like two or three weeks late, who knows really?

That feels like such a massive range to me, you know? Like, having it vary that much... personally, my period has only been about 15 days late three times in my entire life, and every single time I absolutely lost my mind at home 😬

I can't. Some stupid genetic disorder...

William Perez4 said:I mean, seriously, how can you even think about skipping out on seeing a gynecologist?? My goodness, we're talking about your own health here. Especially if you've always dealt with irregular periods...

I have them too, and honestly, my gynecologist didn't seem to care much when I brought it up...
I know a good number of women who deal with that same irregularity...

Donna Booth17 said:I’ve heard that too—that you shouldn't take a full bath when you're on your period, but a regular shower is fine.
I don't bother washing my hair on day one, even though I tend to get breakouts right after I do.Personally, I think it's all just old wives' tales. I don't see any reason to skip a shower, and I'm certainly not filling up a bathtub just because of some superstition.
The only thing I can say for sure is that for the first two or three days of my cycle, my hair dye won't take properly, and it never seems to blow-dry quite right. That part is proven fact.

I've never really paid attention to it, and I doubt I ever will... I just wash my hair when it needs it, not based on what day of the month it is... 🤷

I figured I’d jump in here too..

I remember back when we were just kids—maybe sixth grade—and we had one of those routine checkups at the pediatrician. Someone actually asked the doctor if you were allowed to shower while on your period. She told us (it feels like yesterday 😛) that of course you can, she just didn't recommend taking long baths... you know, soaking in a tub for hours at a time..

My mom used to feed me those same old myths, though hers were more about hair than showering.. give me a break. As if I wouldn't be showering for an entire week because of some superstition.. 😲😲

Can I ask something too? My shoes aren't actually too small—quite the opposite... I bought a pair in what I thought was a good size, but after wearing them just once, they started slipping right off my feet because they're too wide. Is there anything I can "stuff" in there to stop them from sliding around??
(I heard those insoles are supposed to be good and might help shrink the fit a little)...

Where can I get some decent makeup done in Chicago? I’m going to be a bridesmaid this October and I need someone who actually knows what they're doing...
Last time I went to some older lady for my sister's wedding party, I walked out looking like a total clown because she went way too heavy on the blush!

crimsonwalker6 said:But seriously, do tell me... what on earth is the point of wearing those flimsy tights under everything else? It seems entirely redundant...

to keep the parts that shorts don't cover warm!!😬

First I go with tights, then socks—some ankle ones—and then thermal socks on top of that. No matter how warm my boots are, winter still feels freezing to me... 😳

I stick to Clean & Clear for blackheads, but honestly, it’s pretty useless... the only thing it actually does is dry out my skin a bit, which isn't the worst thing during a sweaty summer