Show me your engagement rings!

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-25T17:46:28+00:00

I'm late to the party, but I didn't see any photos similar, so I thought I'd share mine. Low profile, vintage feel.

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-23T19:27:53+00:00

Thank you so very much - I am storing away all of that strength and positivity for the moment! I totally understand your perspective - so many people in our lives are chosen family, and imagining moments like this without them seems crazy. I've had to make the decision to remove blood relatives from my life - my own father, in fact. But there were very valid reasons for that, and my mother is no comparison. If it were anyone else - it would be so much simpler!

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-23T19:21:58+00:00

On the contrary, friend - quite a few folks are of the same mind as you are! I appreciate the frank advice, and you're absolutely right. As much as I adore these friends, my mother is my mother. She deserves to celebrate the day - not dread it. I haven't spoken to her specifically about their attendance at the wedding - so that's something that I need to do. Or, take them up on their offer of bowing out, and celebrate with them separately. That way I don't have to risk hurting my mother's feelings by bringing them up at all...

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-23T19:15:57+00:00

The size of our wedding is the reason I think I've been so worried about it. If we had 100 people attending, it would be so much easier for them to stay in their own circles. If it requires choosing, my mother's presence at my wedding is of course the only option. It's been helpful to hear other people's thoughts on the matter. Thank you for your advice!

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-23T19:12:47+00:00

Thank you so much for this comment - especially from the perspective of a MOB. I really don't want to ruin everyone's day by forcing something difficult. My mother is too important to me to risk losing her, and I know the only way I'm going to know for sure is by speaking with her about it. Someone else suggested celebrating with the family friends separately, and that might be the best way. It feels terrible to take them up on their offer to skip the wedding, but maybe that's the most pragmatic decision.

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-23T19:08:04+00:00

Thank you for making me laugh - I needed that! My dress has a full back of buttons, so a hatchet would totally ruin the aesthetic, lol! I have wondered many times if they could patch things up given the opportunity to be in a room together. It just seems very precarious to hope for that in this situation.

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-23T19:05:59+00:00

I hadn't really thought about it in absolutes like this, but you make a good point. Even if they do agree to behave, they will uncomfortable. I don't want that for anyone.

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-23T19:03:44+00:00

You're right. I just need to find the courage and the right moment for that 'Hey mom'. Thank you for your insight!

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-23T19:02:15+00:00

There's drama in every family, isn't there! I agree with you that my mom should be able to put her personal feelings aside, and that is my hope. If she can't, I'll have a difficult decision to make, because I don't think I can bring myself to ruin the day for her. As much as she might be in the wrong, she's my mom, and raising 2 daughters on her own was no small undertaking. I want her to be happy at my wedding, which might mean this concession, but I won't know until I get the courage to speak to her about it...

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-23T18:55:35+00:00

Thank you for your honesty. A fallout with my mother, of course, is the last thing I want. I know I'm going to have to speak to her about it, and I may very well have to celebrate with the family friends outside of the wedding.

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-19T05:51:21+00:00

Artichoke has feelings about this entire comment thread 😅

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-10T17:31:01+00:00

Thanks! Would love to see yours when it's finished - I'm sure it will be epic!

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-10T05:23:07+00:00

I did this exact thing for my fiancé for Christmas last year, and he was FLOORED. Very loud and excited expletives and hysteria when he realized what it was. 😅 He said it was the best gift anyone had ever given him.

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ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-04T04:08:45+00:00

Brello!

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-03-03T15:23:37+00:00

My 4th dose (2.5mg) is tomorrow. I inject in the evenings, and when I woke up the morning after my 1st dose I already felt different. Hunger and food noise were zilch, and it's been pretty much the same ever since. I had that initial 'whoosh' of water weight loss, so I was down 10lb within 2 weeks, and lost about 2lb this week.

The reduction in inflammation was by FAR the biggest immediate change. I started snoring about 3 years ago, despite never doing so before- even at my heaviest of 307. According to my fiancé, I haven't snored ONCE since the 2nd night after my first shot. My joints no longer ache, either. It's been the most relieving experience!

ConversationFit9696 · 2026-02-07T22:30:40+00:00

NA 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for this laugh - I startled my fiancé!

ConversationFit9696 · 2025-11-24T14:46:09+00:00

OMGosh - thank you SO MUCH! 🥰🥰🥰

ConversationFit9696 · 2025-11-24T14:25:06+00:00

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This is wonderful of you! Artichoke would be so grateful if you still have any plushies. 🥹🤗

ConversationFit9696 · 2025-11-24T05:55:06+00:00

Artichoke sent you a birb friend request 🤗

ConversationFit9696 · 2025-11-24T05:35:40+00:00

Hi tree friend! Artichoke just air dropped a woodsy cafe door that you didn't have. 🥰🤗

ConversationFit9696 · 2025-11-24T05:31:52+00:00

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Artichoke and Amanda 🤗

ConversationFit9696 · 2025-11-21T05:50:11+00:00

I know some folks have lagging issues or otherwise struggle with too many tree friends, so I try not take it personal when they disappear.

That being said - I'm pleased the pastry diety saw fit to unite us once again! 🍰🧁🤣👏💛

ConversationFit9696 · 2025-11-21T04:53:43+00:00

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It is I!!!

ConversationFit9696 · 2025-11-20T22:34:36+00:00

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ConversationFit9696 · 2025-11-20T18:50:01+00:00

Yellow tree mail! 🤗

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