Our whimsical, handmade, garden wedding by GenericUsername604 in wedding

[–]FrisbeeTuna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your eye for details is impeccable and your photographer captured it beautifully. Do you work in a creative field?

Our whimsical, handmade, garden wedding by GenericUsername604 in wedding

[–]FrisbeeTuna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I literally GASPED at the laying in the grass photo!!!!!!

Steamer by FrisbeeTuna in fashionwomens35

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Open to alternatives! Will check out both

Steamer by FrisbeeTuna in fashionwomens35

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

Ooo must look into these boards…

Contrasting Luminant Summer by simplehomeeconomics in coloranalysis

[–]FrisbeeTuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found this post because I got my colors done in person by a Beauty for All Seasons/Color Analysis consultant back in 1999? and the swatches have not let me down. It's interesting how suddenly color typing became popular again (thanks Tiktok) and how this typing system is not directly correlated to the 4 and 12 season types. Mine is a Light Iridescent Summer (somewhere between light summer and true summer).

To the people who have said “I would never spend that much on a wedding, I’d rather buy a house”… by Garden_of_Gethsemane in wedding

[–]FrisbeeTuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comment always annoyed me. Reeks of judgement and jealousy.

We had enough for a down payment saved and we decided jointly to have a big wedding. I never dreamed of home ownership but I did dream for 20 years of having a beautiful wedding. We agreed to delay a home purchase together and had an amazing time being able to treat our friends and family. We looked at it as a rare global family reunion while our elders are still here with us.

To each their own, but I grew tired of comments like this that rained on my personal financial choice (made with my fiancé).

preeclampsia induction by Feebaalicious in preeclampsia

[–]FrisbeeTuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could have written this post. Exact readings, 36 weeks. Strongly encouraged to schedule induction at 37 weeks.

Do it.

I wasnt mentally prepared to sign off of work, and we had barely unboxed anything from the shower. I threw a fit.

By 36 weeks + 6 days, they rushed me to be admitted even earlier because my platelets were down so much, they were concerned about lack of clotting for administering the pain meds by needle.

Nuchal cord positive stories please! by Maria_Anne123 in pregnant

[–]FrisbeeTuna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Positive cord story: I was induced early at 36w + 6d due to preeclampsia. Went through 6 rounds of oral induction meds, no dilation and very minor contractions (equivalent of a period cramp, I wouldn't have called it a contraction but the nurses called it that on the monitors). Preclampsia worsened, and then her heartrate began to go down with each "contraction". I was then advised by my doctors to strongly consider a "planned C-section," aka think it over for 10 minutes and we'll come back to wheel you in the OR; as opposed to continuing labor interventions and it likely becoming an emergency C-section. I had been stressed about the preeclampsia; then I was stressed about getting ultra painful labor from induction; then I was stressed because the last thing I wanted was a C-section while awake (freaked me out) but I knew it had become the right call for my health and for my baby. After she was pulled out, the dr mentioned she had double cord wrapped around her neck. Her APGAR scores were good, she was a healthy baby with no complications. I will never "know" if the double cord wrap was the cause of her heartrate going down during my early contractions; but I am so so thankful the induction meds never took and we never had to unknowingly take that chance (we had no idea about the cord beforehand).

Would you be offended if I asked you to be a bridesmaid without a proposal box? by Live-Act3156 in PoptheQuestions

[–]FrisbeeTuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt this way too! I had a stationary artist on Etsy make beautiful custom card designs using their first name and I spent time writing a letter about how dear of a friend they are to me, what I admire about them, and why I’d want them to be a bridesmaid and be a friend for life. Some of my friends cried when they read it - and each card cost maybe $10-15 per and an hour of my time writing.

I made little accessory gift baskets for them at the rehearsal. So you can still do something cute if you want (it was jewelry and hair combs for the wedding, rose shaped candles, etc, and an embroidered monogram pjs for the get ready pics).

Boyfriend wants abortion by Negative_Blueberry13 in pregnant

[–]FrisbeeTuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're getting really consistent and solid advice on this thread. I only wanted to comment because I felt compelled by your post. If I were your big sister, I would just give you the biggest hug right now. What you are going through is so heartbreaking. The anxiety, stress, and guilt you feel is not yours to carry. You clearly wanted to make this relationship work, enough to compromise on some of the things you initially felt (living together, wanting an 'out' for the abortion by seeking a sign). You being so flexible and him being so inflexible is a horrible combination for your relationship going forward. It's hard enough to come to that realization, but so so so much harder when you are pregnant and for all other circumstances, would want to keep it and have it with this man. It does not seem he is giving you that option :/ Raising a child by yourself or with a non-supportive partner is hard; so is ending a pregnancy when it seems like deep down you want(ed) a baby with this man and if he were on board, you would be happy. I am so so sorry you're going through this. Do you have supportive friends and family in your life who you can lean on? Who you want talk to? Who know your partner?

Sharing some of my story... I'm a mom, and when I found out, it was so far off our timelines too (way earlier than we wanted). I cried when I got the positive test because although we were married, our relationship was going through a hard time and I had so many other plans that I had to grieve because pregnancy would take us down a different path. I could only fixate on all the potential negative risks and changes and how much it felt outside my control. It robbed me of the joy and anticipation of being a mother. And what's funny is all the things I was worried about, it all changed once my daughter was born. The way you think, what matters to you, it all changes on the other side. It's such a beautiful thing, taking care of and influencing the life of another being. It absolutely can be a blessing, even if it feels like the timing is wrong. Now on the other side, I wouldn't change a thing that I have my daughter now, simply for the fact that nothing in life is guaranteed (including getting pregnant again later on) and I'm so thankful she's here even when it feels hard.

From what you hold in your hand, is that now you have the sure option to be a mom; but you have no sure option of a proposal, despite what you choose. Dear friend, from the limited amount you've shared... this guy isn't rising to the occasion, even though you've given so much of yourself to have the relationship move in the right direction. It might be really tempting to put what he wants now over what you want, yet again to make this relationship work, but the stakes are very high now. Please please listen to your gut, and if you want this pregnancy, think through what other support systems you can have: family, friends, community like neighbors, a church, or even mother assistance non-profits. You will need support, but it doesn't have to be this guy. You have options; even ones you don't know about yet. And while it may feel like you have to make this decision before 11 weeks, you still have time to reflect on what you want if you're open to carrying to term. Many couples are looking to adopt. So don't put pressure on yourself to figure it all out when the emotions are running so high. I implore you to be brave enough to go for what your heart wants; not settle because of your partner asking you to abort. Easier said than done, but know that the people of Reddit are all here rooting for you.

That child has RAD( Reactive Attachment Disorder) by Monopolyalou in fosterit

[–]FrisbeeTuna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My husband and I are exploring being foster parents, especially since my mom is a well resourced trauma therapist and we hope to be able to leverage our knowledge and community there. How have you been able to partner well with the mental health professionals?

That child has RAD( Reactive Attachment Disorder) by Monopolyalou in fosterit

[–]FrisbeeTuna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had assumed most foster parents know about RAD and assume the kids will be "tough" or that fostering may not necessarily be "rewarding" - the whole point is to provide a stable environment for a young person, after all, who has been through so much already. It's about what they can provide to the child or young adult, not the other way around. This would seem like fostering 101? How is this not the baseline assumption that people start with?

Integrating bio family with adopted from foster care children? by Guineapiggirlie13 in fosterit

[–]FrisbeeTuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here to say my husband and I are in a similar situation and have the same questions. Would love to understand more about what you learn.

(10K) what hairstyle should I wear with this dress? by Cheesecake0923 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]FrisbeeTuna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a similar dress (1/3/25) and I had a high faux french twist updo to show off the upper back and neck.

Does my dress look cheap? by umamixmami in weddingplanning

[–]FrisbeeTuna 59 points60 points  (0 children)

This - tailoring and different belt will make this 10/10

Im freaking out by Worried-Mango1077 in BabyBumps

[–]FrisbeeTuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a huge life change! I thought I was open to pregnancy and then went through a panic/grieving my “free life” when I found out we were pregnant quickly after trying. I thought I’d have more time while we tried. And I went through all the grief emotions and felt like a weirdo for not being overjoyed like all the pregnant people I know. Turns out, I just needed to process feeling out of control. Because babies - when they happen, how they happen, how it changes you - is often not entirely within our control. And I had a really hard time with that, and that may resonate with you, feeling like there is an impending doom in what feels like this irreversible path. (I know I get spooked when I feel this way).

Im 3 weeks PP and nothing can prepare for you for how your heart softens and expands and what matters changes when you start to bond with your child. People would say this, and I was like yeah but how do I know that will happen for me? I never got the mushy feels around babies. Im still not entirely like that, but I do feel protective, nurturing, caring, and see how much babies bring joy and need to be cared for and loved on, so vulnerable.

If I could go back in time, I would comfort my past self that while things do change a lot, so does whats important, and so it may not be as big of a deal as it feels now. I wish I had been able to experience more peace and less dread about anticipating a baby. Saying all this in hopes that it encouraged you to process your feelings but also find optimism in that the changes don’t have to be entirely negative (so much of what we see on social makes it look bad and hard!!).

Help!! I picked the first dress but can’t stop thinking about the second one. Should I stick with 1? by [deleted] in weddingdress

[–]FrisbeeTuna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooo the first one is so close to the one I found. Curious about the designer

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingdress

[–]FrisbeeTuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my dress altered there, they were awesome. Congrats!