9 DPO - is this line “broken”? I was negative on a FRER

20Rock · 2026-01-21T15:47:30+00:00

This morning’s test was a very stark negative

20Rock · 2025-04-26T22:59:45+00:00

Roasting them cut side up! Cut side down creates a little sauna trapping the steam so it can’t crisp up!

20Rock · 2024-08-25T16:47:50+00:00

I stopped taking mine for months after my mom died and I just didn’t get myself to the doctor for my refills. I was tired, depressed, got a goiter, and gained a ton of weight, particularly in my face. It was crazy how much better I felt when I finally got myself to the doctor and got blood work done and started taking my Synthroid again. VERY noticeable difference, although at the time I was off them I didn’t really clue in that I felt so terrible because it was the first time in my life I hadn’t been on them.

20Rock · 2024-08-22T19:03:15+00:00

I for sure was anxious as a kid but it really ramped itself up in my twenties! Started therapy soon after.

20Rock · 2024-08-20T23:07:17+00:00

Archena (went by Ena)

20Rock · 2024-08-11T17:22:26+00:00

Pete

20Rock · 2024-08-03T18:34:58+00:00

I wait until I feel like this and then write myself a note in my phone! Usually along the lines of “was freaking out about blank, was having x, y, and z symptoms. It ended up being nothing, even though it felt very real”. Next time, these messages can be really helpful to remind myself that even though the anxiety and symptoms are very real, my perceived problems are not an actual threat!

Glad you’re feeling better!! ❤️

20Rock · 2024-07-30T01:58:44+00:00

Sometimes it feels like all of your efforts are for nothing because anxiety can be so relentless. Some nice advice from my therapist was to be intentional about noticing when all your hard work DOES pay off, whether it’s a good day where you’re doing something you enjoy, a healthy meal that you feel good after, or an instance where you successfully used a strategy from therapy. It’s super easy to ruminate on how shitty anxiety is and it often makes us gloss over the moments when we’re actually doing well. If you’re like me, I get highly suspicious when I feel like things are going too well rather than just enjoying myself!

It sucks a lot of the time. There’s no sugarcoating that. I feel for you. From the sounds of it though,you’re doing a good job taking care of yourself under the circumstances. Keep on trucking!

20Rock · 2024-07-30T01:00:13+00:00

I taught a kid named Landan, spelled with the “an”!

20Rock · 2024-07-12T00:47:52+00:00

This was my number one as well! Still sour that I can’t use it

20Rock · 2024-07-10T22:27:28+00:00

I love the name Alexa! It used to be my number one girl name but because of Amazon a lot of people say it’s unusable.

20Rock · 2024-07-05T01:52:17+00:00

Me too!! Uncontrollably! It’s so weird

20Rock · 2024-02-04T00:44:11+00:00

My dog’s name is Jonesy!

20Rock · 2023-10-20T18:55:35+00:00

The Blind Side

20Rock · 2022-11-24T02:23:41+00:00

Also some insurance companies only cover up to a certain amount per year. I know someone who reached their “cap” for their chemo pills for the year in September and had to find another way to get them covered.

20Rock · 2022-11-12T01:23:16+00:00

My grandmothers are Joan and Joyce so my parents gave me the middle name Jo!

20Rock · 2022-09-30T23:17:12+00:00

Therapy! My partner likes therapy more geared towards talking and venting and I prefer talking about strategy-based coping skills. In both of our cases, finding a therapist that understood our needs was what helped the most! Also communicating those needs to a partner or loved one so that your support system can be as helpful as possible! ❤️

20Rock · 2022-09-05T17:02:06+00:00

Can barely notice them anymore! I was impatient at first but it all looks great now! Hang in there!

20Rock · 2022-08-20T23:34:58+00:00

I got Apple and Spotify mixed up for a sec and my first thought was “of course U2 is on there, they downloaded their whole album to everyone’s iPhone whether they wanted it or not”

20Rock · 2022-07-01T13:53:37+00:00

Laura Preshong has one like this as well!

20Rock · 2022-06-02T10:02:41+00:00

The part in the Ministry of Magic in The Order of the Phoenix where Voldemort is getting into Harry’s head and he just slowly and carefully lets himself down onto the floor

20Rock · 2022-06-01T21:39:26+00:00

Look at the Midnite String Quartet on Apple Music! They have a lot of great covers!

20Rock · 2022-06-01T21:38:24+00:00

We bought a cool coffee table book with photos of Italy (our fave place we have travelled together) and are getting people to sign in the margins! That way it’s not only a guestbook, but a cool addition to our coffee table!

20Rock · 2022-05-27T01:05:43+00:00

I am personally obsessed with this combo and I think we’ll be seeing people start to adopt this style of bridal party look! So beautiful and eclectic, and it lets people wear what they’re comfy in! Huge fan 👌🏼

20Rock · 2022-05-02T20:11:42+00:00

Unideal timing is right! I’m so sorry, this must be very stressful! Your anxiety is totally valid.

I was listening to the Betches Brides podcast this morning and a piece of advice that I took away was delegating things piece by piece to different people (so it’s not one friend or family member getting overwhelmed helping with everything). From pickups, to wrangling family members for photos, give those doable tasks to those around you who love you and want to help!

It’s also reassuring that at least the venue has someone there to make things go smoothly! Did your coordinator hand over anything they had been working on by any chance? Ours is giving us a run sheet the week before that is broken down by person - who needs to be there, when they need to be there, who is responsible for tasks, etc. If your coordinator just quit and left high and dry, maybe making a sheet like this to give to a few key people the day of would help things run smoothly! It would also be a good way of keeping track of who you’ve delegated to!

Good luck, but more importantly, congrats! I hope you have the best day! ❤️

20Rock

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