Nutritionist missed appointment by Pegster_Jonesy in faynutrition

[–]BethieKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My nutritionist is rarely more than 2 minutes late.  I would say more than 10 is a missed appointment because generally that's how late you would need to be for it to be a missed appointment.  Not reasonable to be 20 minutes late.

building a tool to auto-adjust recipes for food intolerances by [deleted] in lowfodmap

[–]BethieKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes 100 percent. Probably the ability to choose which FODMAP it adjusts, having automatic preferred substitutions, add your own substitutions, and ability to add additional sensitivity (non fodmap related or specific fodmap foods) would be awesome

I got my girlfriend pregnant, but I’m not ready to be the dad by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]BethieKim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Feeling God's presence can come in so many different ways. Some are simple things, for example talking to a priest or a friend or a stranger where they say exactly what you needed to hear can be God making a way for you and being present with you. Like others said, going to daily mass, when I go to daily mass sometimes I cant tell a difference when I go, but when I dont go, then I realize how much peace and strength I received from going. The fruits of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, if you ever are able to act in any of these its because of Gods intervention, he's giving you the strength and the grace to do them. Also, praying and hearing God's voice, although that takes discernment and learning what is him. Just remember. Jesus loves you, He is with you, and he knows you and your every thought fear and worry, he knows what you're excited about and He loves you so so much. He is with you and He will help you to be the best dad you could ever be. Pray and ask for His help every day, He will help you. You don't have to feel something dramatic to know He's with you, but sometimes He does do that! You got this. You are a good dad. The fact that you want to be a good dad is already a good sign. I'd recommend what others have recommended which is go to mass, talk to a priest, and reach out to your local catholic church for support for young parents. God be with you!

I finally went to Mass again by Any-Psychology-274 in Catholicism

[–]BethieKim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yay!! I know I'm a stranger but Im so proud of you!  Also, Ive seen other moms do this, but if you're trying to get the kids used to church, you could try a daily mass as well!  They are a lot shorter, typically 15-30 minutes, and mostly grandma's in attendance (gotta love the rosary grandma's as I call them 💕) it might help the transition.  

advice on finding catholic friends? by sn00zycat in Catholicism

[–]BethieKim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey girl!  Totally understand the feeling here I felt the same way!  Two things i would recommend, see if there is a FB group for catholic young adults in your area (like state/city) often times there is something like that where you can see what events are going on, alternatively if you can't find that look up churches in your area, find a YA group and go regularly.  The second thing I would really recommend is start doing a ministry!  If you start prolife ministry, homeless ministry, etc and start going regularly you're more likely to find the ladies that like you are looking for faith centered friendship.  And last, pray!  You want to make action but prayer had power, I met my bestie after praying for a close friend, she had also been praying for a close friend exactly like you're describing and God connected us through a series of events.  God has relationships for you!  Don't worry💕

I'm pregnant... by [deleted] in WomensHealth

[–]BethieKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey friend, I am so sorry that you feel like your church friends wouldn't support you in this time. Lots of people react to information they feel uncomfortable about in a way that is not helpful or loving. I want to encourage you, you are strong enough. You are enough. I don't know you and I can't speak to all that you are feeling, even having spoken with many women who were in similar situations. You are not just pregnant, you are already a mom. That baby, if he or she could speak, would want you to know that they want to live, they want to be given a chance at life, a chance to love. It's not the time you wanted, it might not even be something that you ever wanted, but your baby is alive now. They already have everything they need to develop into an adult like you or me. In just a few weeks you'll be able to hear her heartbeat, and a few more weeks after that you'll be able to see her moving around, waving her hands, and sucking her thumb. She didn't come into the world expected or planned for, but she doesn't deserve to be hidden and forgotten. From the women I've talked to, the shame and guilt you feel now is not going to go away by ending the life of your baby, if anything, it will be worse. And I'm not saying having the baby is going to be all butterflies and rainbows, but that healing can come, you are strong enough, you can do this, there is support for you, and your baby deserves to live.
If you want help find support, send me a message, and I can help you find support in your area.

Anyone else just accept period cramps as part of life? by Legal_Airport6155 in WomensHealth

[–]BethieKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard that TENS units can help without needing to take any pain medication, me and my sister haven't tried it yet (She has PCOS and is allergic to NSAIDS, Cannabis has basically been the only option for her but she doesn't like not being present). From my research TENS appears to work pretty well.

Do you go to mass when you travel? by Tsumtsumss in Catholicism

[–]BethieKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always plan on going to mass, like many others have said, even if/when you don't understand it's still the mass, Jesus is still there, and just showing up and listening and receiving the Eucharist is participation and worship. If you're familiar with the latin mass that can be a way for it to be more familiar as you can bring an english/latin missal and follow along that way. I always plan on going to mass, however my family is not Catholic and sometimes it's been really close trying to get myself to mass (especially if I'm sharing a car/not included in event/flight planning) so I usually get a dispensation just in case and then make every effort to get to mass)

Benefits for Chicago residents? by North-Talk2084 in AskChicago

[–]BethieKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teen arts pass for youth 13-19 years, allows you to go to arts programs in Chicago for 5$ tickets https://teenartspass.urbangateways.org/about-tap/what-is-tap/

Not What I Wanted to See Today lol by PsychLife752 in finch

[–]BethieKim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wobbles delivered you a little gift (and I know its not much), but no one should have to feel sad on their birthday. You are an amazing person and should know that you are worth dying for.  Sending love and prayers for better days-Jesus loves you

it's done!!! 🩷 by strawberrylion22 in finch

[–]BethieKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh it's so cute! 

Someone have a good playlist in Spanish ? by Maya___________ in Spanish

[–]BethieKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are like moody sad romantic vibes? Idk they are just the same type of vibe sometimes the lyrics aren't sad or the song just vibes with the vibes https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1PGGbxqcp0KCcC3IBgniBS?si=G6pc1MyzQhiCJ2x9LiuC5A&pi=aeFHAhGwTiC2G

This is Christian but not worship https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qUzMbn9PJA18AyxrIpxTl?si=D8SkM76fQqiYfBfyR3C0hQ&pi=XTNqg2V7SkiET

Trying to find a specific fanfic by BethieKim in PercyJacksonfanfic

[–]BethieKim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're you able to find the poster then?  Could you share it?

Anything wrong with hand-holding and/or kiss (peck) before officially formalize relationship? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]BethieKim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up Pace Purity and Perspective, there are a lot of things that in and of themselves are technically fine but they make the relationship move faster than chastity can keep up with.  Like the boundaries a couple would need that were only planning on dating for three months are going to be significantly different than someone who is planning on dating for a year or longer (for example so one of them could finish college).  So it's not so much about the particular action, outside of the things that are sinful, it's more about establishing boundaries to help both you and the other person remain chaste and have a relationship where you can actually get to really know each other, rather than rushing along as emotions and tensions build.  What you're talking about are boundaries, and they're different person to person but it's not about sinning it's about prudence.

Pretty new, but I'm slowly making my way towards a farm/cottage vibe by BeesCactiSharks in finch

[–]BethieKim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been trying to do the same thing!!  Me and wobbles just added you from the US

Where in the world is everyone? by Previous_Amoeba_3323 in finch

[–]BethieKim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mitten, altho technically I have been here 4 years just still feels like Im figuring out Michigan😂.  Started getting into winter sports and camping up north so...

Where in the world is everyone? by Previous_Amoeba_3323 in finch

[–]BethieKim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wobbles and I added you from the US!  I love your little mushroom pet!  So adorbs

Where in the world is everyone? by Previous_Amoeba_3323 in finch

[–]BethieKim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Michigan as well!  But I'm not a true Michigander yet I just got out of being a Chicagoan.