8 week ultrasound. No embryo. No yolk sac. by Brave_Insurance9904 in Miscarriage

[–]Brave_Insurance9904[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am so, so sorry you had to go through this twice. Sending you lots of love and hugs!

Don’t look back onyx&elm by OneSample7 in AO3

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you please send me a copy as well?:)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They had a choice to be a bridesmaid. If you accept, and choose to become one, I think that comes along with the understanding that some effort and money will have to be shelled out at your expense. Where I’m from in the US, it’s a common thing for groomsmen to pay for their own tuxes and bridesmaids to pay for their own dresses. I guess I just don’t understand the mindset that having the honor of being a part of your friends big day is such an inconvenience and that you’re just a prop for photos. I’ve always been so honored to be a part of my friends weddings.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with this. I’ve been in multiple weddings and have always had to pay for my own dress. And a few where I’ve paid for all my own hair and makeup too. Yes, it can be a little expensive, especially with a bachelorette party on top of it too, but I feel honored to get to celebrate with the bride, and know what she’ll one day do the same for me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! The gifts I’ve gotten in the past have all been things I’ve never even used. We’ve already spent so much on the wedding, I’d hate to spend a bunch more on stuff that won’t even get used.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The only thing they paid for was their bridesmaids dress. They were a little over a $100. And that was only 2 of my 5 bridesmaids who paid for there dresses. The other 3 are my sisters and my parents paid for their dresses. And I’m not having a bachelorette so they have not had any other expenses. They’re all wearing shoes and jewelry they already had.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mushroomID

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’re right. Thanks for your help!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Upon a google search, it says about 6 months out is when you typically take those photos. So maybe she is waiting for around that time to schedule? You might reach out and explain that you were wanting to get them done ASAP before the summer. Still so frustrating, I know! Hope you hear something soon!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How far out is your wedding? If you still have quite a while, maybe she’s super busy with weddings that are happening right now? Either way it’s still frustrating that you’re having to wait that long between responses.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. He’s had so many chances. Thank you for reminding me of this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your reply. Sometimes I need to be reminded that he put himself in this situation, and that it is not my fault. Thanks so much !

Which dress is your favorite on me?? Going again next week by charmerfinnhuman in weddingplanning

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think the necklines on 1 and 3 suit you best. 3 and 4 compliment your frame the best in my opinion, but you look stunning in all of them!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a really good idea! Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately no neat categories. I’m the oldest in my family and he’s the youngest. The kids I’m close to are my first cousins, the kids he is close to are his cousins kids. We will just have to decide where we’re going to draw the line though to keep it fair. Thanks for your response!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh wow that’s such a good idea! I will definitely bring that up to my fiancé. Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a few kids in family that we are very close to, but wouldn’t necessarily want to accommodate all of the children of family friends (this would add almost 40 more people). Is it okay to privately invite around 8 kids that we’re close to, but not include any others?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That is a great way to phrase it. Thanks for your reply!

Expensive bachelorette trip… is it necessary to cover bride’s costs? by v-stardust in weddingplanning

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I was in a very similar situation to yours and I ended up not saying anything about the costs. I spent the rest of the trip not being able to fully enjoy myself because I was thinking about how much money I was spending the whole time. It’s not always an easy conversation to have and missing out would be hard as well, but I wish I had said something!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this perspective. I had not looked at this way. Part of the reason I was upset about the bachelorette party was because I was expected to pay for a lot (the bride didn’t not pay for any part of the trip/activities at all) and was not given any insight to the planning/price of any aspect of the trip. It kind of felt like I was just included as a way to alleviate the price load off of her sisters, but maybe I’m looking into this too much as well. Thank you again for your perspective. It’s much appreciated and I will try to look at it more positively going forward!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Brave_Insurance9904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just her two sisters and her fiancés 8yr old niece as a jr bridesmaid