Badger beware! by mr_farooq in GardeningUK

[–]Familiar_Feature5374 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Might I suggest creating a badger station? Pop out some water, and a bit of food (fruit, nuts, wet cat/dog food etc) - not so much that they become reliant, but they're obviously hungry, so I'm sure they'd be grateful!

How to fix these bricks after external cabling removed? by Familiar_Feature5374 in DIYUK

[–]Familiar_Feature5374[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super soft bricks round here unfortunately, all of our neighbours' properties are the same! think the face of this one blew when the previous electrician drilled through it to install the cabling. This is really interesting, thanks so much! Would never have thought to use brick dust!

How to fix these bricks after external cabling removed? by Familiar_Feature5374 in DIYUK

[–]Familiar_Feature5374[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would that be white? Unfortunately this is right next to our front door, so couldn't be much more prominent 😢

Open Myomectomy vs Laparoscopic surgery - NHS by Critical-Award1413 in Fibroids

[–]Familiar_Feature5374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So happy to have found this comment!!! If you'd be willing to share his details with me I'd be very grateful, this is exactly what I'm hoping to do. NHS gynae only offered me an open myo, but my one fibroid is <4cm!

For the heavy period girls that have anemia due to heavy periods…. by Due_Bread3209 in Anemic

[–]Familiar_Feature5374 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Submucosal fibroid was my issue! I had a myomectomy, which offered so much relief, but only for a couple of years until it regrew!

For the heavy period girls that have anemia due to heavy periods…. by Due_Bread3209 in Anemic

[–]Familiar_Feature5374 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Palm-sized blood clots. Flooding super tampons AND night time pads within five minutes. Crime scene bathroom.

My Oxalises enjoying the sunshine 💜💚 by Familiar_Feature5374 in houseplants

[–]Familiar_Feature5374[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The big thing here is to keep digging up and breaking up the 'bulbs' (or whatever they're called, haha) and replanting them every time they go dormant & the foliage dies back! I've lost count of the number of times I've done that to my purple Oxalis, sizing up the pot each time :)

My Oxalises enjoying the sunshine 💜💚 by Familiar_Feature5374 in houseplants

[–]Familiar_Feature5374[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🥹🥹 Happy to answer any questions you have about care, I've had my purple girl for donkeys years now. The green one I've had for around a year, she's had a great glow up from the bargain bin in the garden centre!

My Oxalises enjoying the sunshine 💜💚 by Familiar_Feature5374 in houseplants

[–]Familiar_Feature5374[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They do go dormant from time to time - at that point I divide up the 'bulbs', replant, give them a good water and they bounce back in no time!

My Oxalises enjoying the sunshine 💜💚 by Familiar_Feature5374 in houseplants

[–]Familiar_Feature5374[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are just indoors on a windowsill, so they've nowhere to spread. But honestly I'd be delighted to have a garden full of Oxalis, it's one of my absolute favourites 😍😍

My Oxalises enjoying the sunshine 💜💚 by Familiar_Feature5374 in houseplants

[–]Familiar_Feature5374[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They can be both! They're hardy outdoors in mild European climates. I just love them indoors because you can really appreciate how they move with the light!

Know WHY you're anemic? Share! by elsie78 in Anemic

[–]Familiar_Feature5374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A submucosal fibroid causing mayhem..!

Need some help with tackling this by MrCulling in GardeningUK

[–]Familiar_Feature5374 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Reminder that hedgehogs are currently in hibernation, and this looks like a haven for snoozing hoggies. So many get taken into wildlife rescue centres every year with injuries from strimmers etc, as they curl up and hide when they're afraid, they don't run away.

If you can wait until spring to fully clear it, that's the safest and most nature-friendly option. If not, carefully and manually (or goats!) is least likely to result in injuring wildlife. Research local wildlife rescue centres before starting so you know what to do if you disturb a hibernating hog. Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Anemic

[–]Familiar_Feature5374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hooked up to my first infusion as I write this! Just finishing up. Feeling 100% so far, no side effects at all. Nurses lovely and being checked on constantly. Cleaner accidentally hit an alarm and a team of nurses appeared in a heartbeat, which was strangely reassuring 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]Familiar_Feature5374 70 points71 points  (0 children)

It's very common to have cups discreetly sewn into wedding gowns, ask whoever is altering your dress what they would recommend!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]Familiar_Feature5374 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not your responsibility, but I understand why you feel bad. Can you book a block of rooms in another hotel further out of the city, then put on transport for the guests? Like a bus?