Posts by Sam Kim12

My back started acting up about six weeks in—and honestly, the pain dragged on all the way until week 18—but I should probably mention that I’ve always been a complete disaster when it comes to spinal health😬 so I'm hardly a textbook case here (I'm dealing with a herniated disc and two protrusions🤣)

And for heaven's sake, decide whether you're actually going to distribute the cookies or not😉—because if we are indeed splitting them up, you always need a larger surplus (unless, of course, you're just grabbing them straight from the platters and transferring them into new containers🤣).

restlessfox9 said:I'll drop this in this subforum as well, just in case someone might have an answer... 🙂

Ladies... I haven't been around here for a while. So, a few days ago I went to see my doctor, and he told me I had a miscarriage at 20 weeks. I was bleeding a little, and honestly, I just assumed it was my period since the symptoms felt identical—except the pain was absolutely unbearable, which is why I finally went in for an exam... anyway, he tells me this is "normal." He actually said most women who experience a loss this early don't even realize it happened??? And then he tells me not to worry. Now I'm asking you all: has anyone else gone through something similar? How am I supposed to process this? I mean, I truly cannot wrap my head around it... how can he possibly think this is just normal? :-(

I don't have any firsthand experience with this, but I am sending you a massive hug.😘

And listen—nothing about this is "normal," period. But if it was meant to happen, I suppose it's better now than two or three months down the line when the uterus is more developed and you're further along in the pregnancy. This way, the physical recovery for your metabolism and your body will be faster—though unfortunately, that doesn't make it any easier for you personally, because let's face it, nobody would ever choose this.😘 ... Hang in there and try to stay positive. I know that sounds incredibly hollow, but it seems like that baby simply wasn't ready for the journey ahead.😢

hiddenskipper64 said:But they're practical 👍

First comes the comfort of gold, I suppose...😉 I just really hope they don't carry a ridiculous price tag.😬

rustyorca15 said:I have already done that. It says I am in my 4th week, with an expected due date of October 30, 2007. A little Scorpio...

You should be able to see something on the ultrasound in about a week 😍 ...... you'll get that first photo with the little dot 🤣 ........ God, just thinking back to when I was obsessively waiting for that tiny little speck to show up on the screen... and now? Now I'm stuck shopping for those maternity belly bands to help hold everything up (honestly, they are so incredibly unflattering 😢) because I am carrying everything so low right now. 🤣

rustyorca15 said:Honestly, you all are incredible. You have no idea how much it has meant to me over these last few days (especially yesterday), just being able to talk to someone while waiting for my husband to get home. I don't want to overwhelm my friends or parents with this just yet, so having this community has been such a massive support. Thank you, everyone! 😘

Honestly, I can already picture his face when he hears the news—it’ll be priceless. That perfect mix of pure joy followed by total confusion and overwhelming emotion... 😍 ...man, what a moment. 😍

Wait until everything is officially confirmed at the doctor's office before telling your friends 👍—and maybe even hold off on telling the folks for a bit, too (depending on how much they tend to freak out over things) 😘

rustyorca15 said:Everyone, I simply couldn't contain my anxiety any longer and ended up taking a test last night around 11:30 PM. According to Clearblue, I am pregnant 😍 🙂
Yesterday marked the 28th day of my cycle. Is it possible that I am seeing this too early? Could there be an error in the reading? Should I perhaps purchase a different brand and try testing again...
I am actually PREGNANT!!!!

Oh, the pure joy of it all... yippeeeeeeee!!😍

Look, mistakes can happen—even the instructions warn you about it, and plenty of people have stories about false positives—but they claim 99% accuracy. There’s always that lingering 1% margin of error, but let's not dwell on the pessimism right now😉 ... you're pregnant, period.😬

If you want absolute certainty, go get an hCG blood test and schedule an appointment with your OBGYN in about a week—I didn't see anything on an ultrasound immediately because, well, my fertilized egg decided to take its sweet time implanting. I guess I fall into that category of "late bloomers"🙂 hehe

rustyorca15 said:That is exactly what happened to me.🙂 My husband realized I was running hot for the first time, so I went to check my temperature and saw it was at 99.5. I honestly thought I was coming down with something. Then it happened again the next day. After that, there were two quiet days, and then today, once more. Now that I realize this could actually be a symptom, I am feeling somewhat hopeful... 🙂I couldn't sit still, so I wanted to take a test as early as this evening, but I'm so nervous that I can't even produce a single drop...🙂

A low-grade fever was one of the big signs for me... and regarding the testing, don't bother trying tonight; just wait until tomorrow morning. 😉 😘

rustyorca15 said:Hello, everyone. I have a question I would like to pose to the group. My partner and I are truly hoping to start a family, and this was our very first month actively trying 🙂. Currently, I am on day 28 of my cycle. I haven't started my period yet, though that is quite common for me, as my cycles typically run between 30 and 32 days. However, what feels unusual is the intense soreness in my breasts, frequent urination, and occasional sharp pains in my ovaries. I am also experiencing significant bloating and gas 🙂. I am fully aware that these can all be premenstrual symptoms, but I have only experienced breast tenderness once before in my life, and that was when I was taking birth control pills—which I am no longer using. The pain is so severe right now that I cannot sleep on my side, which is my preferred sleeping position
. I have already purchased a pregnancy test (I went with First Response) but I haven't used it just yet. I plan to wait until Wednesday. Could anyone please tell me how likely it is that these symptoms indicate pregnancy? It feels somewhat surreal that we might succeed on our very first attempt, especially when reading stories about people who struggle for years without success. Thank you all for your insights

It could be pregnancy or it could just be PMS—honestly, I'm crossing my fingers that it's the former 😍 ... just hang in there for another 2 or 3 days and let us know 👍

Zachary Gray35 said:I was watching that ridiculous "Replacing My Wife" thing the other day where Nicole was featured. Some guy running a bakery was talking about it and mentioned marzipan, but I might have mixed things up... though I think mine was made from that same stuff since it felt really smooth? Honestly, I don't know much about this kind of thing.

If I remember correctly, yours was white? If so, then it was definitely fondant.😘

boldbison26 said:Zachary Gray35, why are you calling for moderator intervention? This topic isn't particularly relevant to me either since I am not planning a wedding. You have already had yours, so please allow others to contribute what they wish. Perhaps Joseph Watson10 would like to share her thoughts, as this discussion is beneficial for her.
If you find this subject uninteresting, it would be best to move on to one of the many other threads available. Why remain focused here? Unless you are planning another ceremony, perhaps your focus should be on spending time with your husband. It is a pity you missed having peaches at your wedding, as they are such a lovely symbol of unity. Instead of lingering here, remember that your own celebration has passed. I am participating because I am currently learning how to bake so I can discover which recipes people enjoy and what I might serve my own guests.
I shall depart just as you should.
Greetings to everyone. I hope you all enjoy baking delicious treats.

Good grief, the sheer absurdity of this laughter🤣 🤣... seriously, what kind of nonsense is this—counting letters in a first and last name to decide if a partner is a match? And don't even get me started on the ridiculousness of "symbolizing" through desserts. Someone likely created that specific pastry purely out of creative impulse to impress people... if you told me a peach was a fruit representing unity, fine, I could swallow that—but a peach-shaped pastry as a symbol? Please.🙏 🙏 🤣... honestly, people, what is going on here?

By the way: a couple plans their wedding to suit their own tastes, not to perform for the guests. Frankly, I couldn't care less whether I please the guests or not; you're marrying your partner, and you should make that day about yourselves, not them. If I were trying to cater to everyone's whims, I'd have to host weddings in multiple locations—and even then, a Hilton wouldn't satisfy some of them, let alone a rustic farmhouse.🤣 ...... Everyone handles their wedding ceremony according to their own preferences, and if someone truly insists on catering to every guest's demand, then the motive is obvious and there really isn't much left to discuss.😬

Let’s get one thing straight: fondant has absolutely nothing to do with marzipan—they aren't even in the same league. Fondant is essentially a blank white canvas; you can dye it any shade your heart desires without messing with the flavor profile of the cake, since it’s pretty much tasteless—unless, of course, someone decides to get fancy with flavored dyes, but that’s a whole different conversation entirely. Marzipan, on the other hand, has that distinctively grainy texture and isn't nearly as easy to color to your exact specifications. Plus, it carries its own very specific flavor—which isn't everyone's cup of tea, though personally, I absolutely adore it.

By the way: don't go ordering cakes covered in fondant unless you are 100% certain the bakery actually knows how to work with it (trust me, seeing a poorly executed cake once was enough to move me to tears because it looked just pathetic)😍

Arthur Turner17 said:That’s actually a solid idea!

But seriously, once we looked at the prices, they’re insane. If it’s under $2,500—$1000 we aren't even in the conversation! That is way too much to drop on a cake! Look, everyone has their own priorities, but let's be real: too much is just too much!

😲 Honestly, that’s a bit steep for a crowd of 100 to 120 people... and besides, I've never been much of a fan of the pastries from Orient anyway.😬

sly47 said:Honestly, they wouldn't even melt—they’d just toss them straight into the walk-in cooler. I think it’s standard procedure for the staff once everything is finished; they’re in the fridge with it, and frankly, every single restaurant has industrial refrigeration, so there shouldn't be an issue...

Oh, please, don't be so naive... ladies, you need to keep a close eye on Brooklyn because they frequently fail to put the cake in the refrigerators simply because they claim they've run out of space😬. I've been to four different weddings where this exact disaster occurred—the first was about five years ago, and the most recent was back in May 2006... bottom line: you have to be incredibly firm with them about this👍

Linda Harris5 said:Does anyone actually know how this works—getting swabs done at a private clinic versus using an insurance referral from a primary doctor?😕
Because of a bad Pap smear, my private OBGYN told me I need to be tested for HPV and chlamydia.😢
She mentioned I could get the swabs done right there with her, but I’d need a referral from my insurance provider first. I was honestly a bit shell-shocked and didn't quite grasp the logistics of the whole thing. Someone mentioned Rockefeller Hospital earlier—what exactly am I supposed to go there for? My nurse brought up something about test tubes... where even is that in Rockefeller? Which floor, who do I ask for? (Or should I just head to Mount Sinai instead of Rockefeller? 😕 )
Then, once I have the referral, do I need to get the swabs done that very same day, or can I wait until tomorrow?
And after the swab is taken, does it have to go straight to Rockefeller that day?
Do they operate all day, or is everything strictly a morning thing?
Ladies, if you've navigated this bureaucratic nightmare before, please walk me through it!😕
Thanks🙂

First off, you have to be specific about which tests you're looking for—ureaplasma, chlamydia, aerobic, anaerobic, etc.—meaning the gynecologist sending you (your private doctor, in this case) has to specify exactly what needs testing. You take those specifics to your primary doctor to get the insurance referral. Now, I don't know if your private doctor keeps test tubes on hand—they really ought to, so give them a call to be absolutely certain—but if they don't, you'll have to swing by Rockefeller first to pick up the vials. Once you have them, you go back to the private clinic to have the swab taken, and then you rush that sample over to Rockefeller. It’s best to get the swabs done first thing in the morning; if I recall correctly, you should drop them off by 9:30 AM at the latest. Alternatively, you could do the swab in the evening, pop it in the fridge, and take it to Rockefeller the next morning.
You really have to be careful with those test tubes—they must stay upright.👍

By the way: Rockefeller is that long building with the columns; it's hard to miss—you'll see the main entrance, then that yellow building behind it, and then there it is.

Elizabeth Kim said:Have you given "Rockatansky" a listen? Honestly, seeing them live was an absolute revelation—something you don't just forget. As for anyone else, I can't say—once you've experienced their sound, everyone else just feels like background noise. Good luck!

👍 they're a solid 5

irud said:Alright, listen up, you clueless amateur🙂

If your girlfriend is having a period, she isn't pregnant—period. Or, if she was, she had a miscarriage.
Bottom line: as long as there’s bleeding, there is no baby. It’s plain and simple.😉

And don't go betting any money on that theory🤣 🤣 🤣

4elements1love: Look, she absolutely needs to see a gynecologist because based on what you're describing, it could be anything—hormonal imbalances, an infection, a uterine rupture, or even a pregnancy loss. Honestly, guessing about this stuff is just plain stupid... She needs to see a doctor so you both can actually have some peace of mind and stay safe.😍

Linda Hernandez15 said:Ladies, I have an incredibly stupid question—and please bear with me because it’s actually eating at me—but I just have to ask... Is there any actual chance I could be pregnant if I’m on birth control and my boyfriend doesn't finish inside me? I'm starting to worry because since our last time together, my breasts have been aching and they look... well, much fuller, almost like I've had implants. Does that have anything to do with it? Thanks in advance.

It isn't a stupid question at all.👍

What you described is exactly what happened to a close friend of mine—she’s currently at home dealing with the fallout—but she went through a massive shock at the time (major family issues), which completely threw her hormones out of whack, so her situation wasn't quite identical to yours... though, let's be real, there is always a chance because no form of contraception is ever 100% foolproof. That being said, the odds here are incredibly, incredibly slim. Just wait a few days; if your period is late by, say, two or three days, go ahead and take one of those pregnancy tests that all the girls recommend.

Amanda Stewart69 said:Thanks. Though I actually picked up another test because my doctor isn't even in until tomorrow afternoon.

Here is my report:

Uterus is normal size with early trilaminar endometrium.
Both ovaries appear normal in size, though they look polyfollicular.

Can anyone make sense of this—specifically that part about the trilaminar endometrium?

The uterus is a normal size, and having a trilaminar endometrium is perfectly standard before ovulation—it gets more irregular later on.👍
Polyfollicular ovaries simply mean there are several tiny follicular cysts present, all under 10 mm. This is a very common look for ovaries in younger women and doesn't require any medical intervention whatsoever.
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Amanda Stewart69 said:The ultrasound was just checking things out, and the diagnosis came back as PCOS—polycystic ovary syndrome. He didn't even bring up pregnancy; he just noted I was mid-cycle, which—I mean, he'd probably assume that anyway, right? I’m asking because every single test I take comes back negative, yet I feel exactly like I'm pregnant—I have all the symptoms, and I'm gaining weight even though my diet hasn't changed at all. My stomach is rounding out and growing, so it all feels incredibly strange. My OB-GYN won't even bother with a test since they claim I can't be pregnant if I'm still having my period and the tests are negative.

Oh, absolutely—PCOS is a nightmare🙄. I dealt with that for ages, and the second I stopped taking birth control, my ovaries started acting like complete rebels👍... I had those exact same symptoms, so it’s totally plausible—those hormones are absolute wildcards. Trust your doctor, unless you've had unprotected sex since that appointment and now you're stuck in this limbo👍
If you're genuinely doubting the doctor's word, just head to a private clinic for a beta HCG test and settle the matter once and for all👍 (you can get it done there and it’s reasonably priced $50 http://www.labcorp.com/tests/blood-test-menu)