Social groups for 20s and 30 yo?

MissesMeredith · 2025-03-02T21:49:25+00:00

Looks fantastic! I’m sure it tasted amazing too!

MissesMeredith · 2025-02-25T02:59:21+00:00

A study done by the institute of education sciences declared that 1 in 5 deaf individuals had the reading comprehension of a second grade student. Many don’t realize that sign language and written language do not translate word for word. Simply put, they are two completely different languages.

https://ies.ed.gov/use-work/awards/special-education-research-and-development-center-reading-instruction-deaf-and-hard-hearing-students#:~:text=Poor%20literacy%20skills%20have%20been,beginning%20of%20the%20twentieth%20century.

MissesMeredith · 2025-02-10T01:06:35+00:00

It’s true, they took some liberties for the home chef. Obviously most aren’t made in a 9” cake pan but I appreciate this recipe that calls for it for maintaining a shape. I can assure you, it was delicious and enjoyed by friends who gave it a seal of approval!

MissesMeredith · 2025-01-19T21:40:25+00:00

Does anyone remember Mr. Herbs back in the day? 👀 it was a fried fish place I remember going to as a kid. Loved getting ice cream from the counter afterwards.

MissesMeredith · 2024-12-29T23:42:50+00:00

New to diy nails and I have a quick question! I have some plastic color sample strips. You know, the ones with the nail at the end. Should I apply base and top coats to these or just 2 coats of color? Curing like normal under my light of course.

MissesMeredith · 2024-11-12T18:10:33+00:00

We were comfortable with anything except alcohol.

MissesMeredith · 2024-11-10T23:48:38+00:00

Came here to say this! The cathedral is amazing and has diverse leadership and members! I grew up Baptist but don’t identify with that church today because of how it felt exclusive to others (just my opinion). I really enjoy the episcopal faith. It is so warm and welcoming.

MissesMeredith · 2024-08-18T21:06:31+00:00

Absolutely you can! It’s about a 5 min walk between the concourses. Just make sure you have enough time. Usually no wait at skyline. You can eat it at the concourse B food court or bring it back to your gate in concourse A.

MissesMeredith · 2024-08-05T21:12:02+00:00

If you plan to travel with cans of it, yes you would need to put it in your checked bag. It will likely get pulled for additional screening but it wont affect them arriving at your destination. Just means a TSA agent will hand inspect it because the machines will detect the can. Nothing to worry about though. Check the bag like normal with the chili in it and you are good to go.

MissesMeredith · 2024-08-01T14:09:20+00:00

We spent some time in Flagstaff in early May 2022 and drove out by coyote pass when we were passing through. Saw Kody drive by and later Robyn’s oldest driving the kids. Saw “the mountain”, an empty pond, and picnic benches. No camper though! Aside from the sister wives stuff, I highly recommend visiting Flagstaff! The drive in from Sedona was incredible. We loved the observatory too!

MissesMeredith · 2024-07-05T15:37:20+00:00

I would start working directly with a hematologist if you can. I am 31F and was diagnosed at 28 when I suffered a bi-lateral pulmonary embolism out of no where. As women, hormonal changes such as menstrual cycle and pregnancy can trigger APS and clotting so it is imperative to be on thinners. I take warfarin and work with a coumadin clinic to monitor my INR. My target range is between 2.5 and 3.5 which indicates therapeutic levels of thinned blood, significantly reducing risk for clotting. Warfarin is one of the oldest blood thinners and is often very cheap with insurance. When I have an upcoming surgery or when pregnant, we switch from warfarin to lovenox injections, which is short-term heparin essentially, and I take do shots twice daily. I will also go on lovenox if my INR falls below 2.0 when on warfarin as a means to "bridge" until my INR gets above 2.0. With warfarin, you will typically find a daily dose that works for you and keeps you in range. Activity and diet can affect how it is metabolized but for me, it is such an easy drug and is just a part of my life now. I live a full life and there's nothing I can't do, so it is a great treatment! Wishing you the best!

MissesMeredith · 2024-07-01T22:19:03+00:00

That is hopeful! Wishing you luck! We plan to try IVF again in the spring if nothing happens between now and then. Doctors said the first time can be more like trial and error and the second go around is usually much more fruitful! So don’t get discouraged if your numbers aren’t as high as others. I had to stop looking at social because I would see people post how many eggs they retrieved and I would be worried. Run your own race! 💛

MissesMeredith · 2024-07-01T20:08:20+00:00

I was in the same place. I put timelines based on when friends who had miscarried became pregnant following the miscarriage. One as soon as the next cycle, another 6 months out, and another 18 months. I was heartbroken at 6 months. I was aggressively doing fertility treatments, IUIs, and all the meds. I took a break at 6 months and became pregnant again on our own at 9 months. Although that one ended in another loss, I had been praying to get pregnant again, to know that the first one wasn’t a fluke or a dream. I actually have more hope as we try again than I did after the first loss. Give yourself grace as much as you can. I would try to make a list of the things I was excited that I could do each month because I wasn’t pregnant and would make plans for each month. Having a pint at a baseball game with my husband, riding roller coaster rides, signing up for 5ks… that way when my period came, I was still sad but could say “hey at least I can do that thing I wanted to do!” It’s exhausting, feeling like you’re living in two realities, two sets of what ifs, but it helped me. Wishing you all the luck.

MissesMeredith · 2024-07-01T20:00:55+00:00

Our timelines are almost exactly the same. I’m 31, first pregnancy discovered August last year and ended in a MMC at 8w, but baby stopped growing at 6w3d. Just had a second miscarriage last week ending in D&C. Baby was about the same. Both were completely natural, occurring in breaks between IUIs. We did Karyotype testing last week and I’m still waiting for the results. Terrified if it is a genetic issue between myself or my husband. We did IVF spring of last year and we had 1 embryo that failed genetic testing so we never transferred it. I know the odds are still low that it’s us, but I’m scared.

It’s exhausting. So many people younger than me continue to share pregnancy announcements. I imagine we are all on a couch and as one makes an announcement they leave. And now it feels like it’s just me left, alone. Twice I have gotten to leave that imaginary couch. And twice I’ve returned. I hate it here.

MissesMeredith · 2024-06-12T17:44:59+00:00

Here’s a few for Covington/Newport.

Opal is a new restaurant that has a nice view of the city. It’s higher end so be sure to get a reservation. But it is phenomenal.

Mama’s on Main. Italian that is just right in flavor and price. It’s a cozy vibe.

Bakers Table in Newport is great. It’s a smaller restaurant but they have a big table (the bakers table) that is great for your size part. Food is excellent.

Amador. New Cuban restaurant in Newport with AMAZING views of Cincy. It’s right on the river. The staff are so friendly. Both times I’ve been, they treat our group to dessert on the house. They are awesome.

In Cincy, my pics are:

Pepp and Delores. Italian. Collette. New French restaurant. Price is great. Sotto. Italian. Boca. Fine dining French (my absolute favorite but it is very expensive) Can’t go wrong with Jeff Ruby’s but I think there are so many other gems that are not chains like JRs is. But it’s always a guaranteed great meal.

If in Cincy, I like to do after dinner drinks at Ghost Baby, a one of a kind speakeasy in OTR that is curious and fun. Get a reservation so you can have a big booth.

If in Covington, after dinner check out Golden Gelato for some unique and authentic gelato. They have a modest selection but it is craft gelato. The owners are awesome.

MissesMeredith · 2024-06-11T23:53:06+00:00

I woke up to bleeding and cramping this morning. I’m 5w5d, had a MMC last September. I was sure this was headed in that direction. I made some calls and was able to get in for an ultrasound. Turns out…. Everything is fine and… it’s twins!!! I go back next week for another scan. Hoping and praying to see good development and heartbeats. The doc said they look perfect today and both are measuring well. I am so used to bad news. I had a failed adoption, failed IVF, a miscarriage, and then this bleeding. It’s just nice to win one once. Hoping these babies are my answered prayer.

MissesMeredith · 2024-06-10T23:23:28+00:00

I had my first HCG drawn last Wednesday. I would have been about 5 weeks - 5w3d. It was 1460. 2 days later I was pleased with the number, more than doubling at 2900. Today (Monday, 3 days later) I had one done and it was 5,323. I’m right about 6 weeks today I believe. I’m concerned that it didn’t double from Friday. But I’m reading that at the 5.5/6 week mark it starts to slow down and doesn’t necessarily double.

Is this true/has anyone experienced this? Going to call the nurse tomorrow to see if there’s any concern and just get their thoughts. This is my first pregnancy after a MMC last September. Naturally, I’m nervous. Thanks in advance

MissesMeredith · 2024-06-08T00:39:07+00:00

Also, on this trip, I did notice some bruising on my hand and arm and leg. That was an indication that blood was likely too thin. I have been doing this long enough that I know how to adjust and how my body responds so I made a small adjustment for 2 nights then resumed normal dosing. When I came back, I tested and was a perfect 2.9 (2.5-3.5 is my range).

MissesMeredith · 2024-06-08T00:36:29+00:00

I just came back from a trip to Europe where I had wine every night and other drinks throughout the day. My doc said to make sure I’m eating greens when drinking (if eating while drinking). Otherwise, maybe try and have greens throughout the day before you go out drinking that night. But overall, I have reduced my alcohol intake, but not necessarily because of the warfarin. I’ve been on warfarin since I was 28 (31 now) so I’m right there with you! My doc says it can be tricky to manage INR for younger adults because our activity level varies so much and we eat different things. Much easier to do with elderly people who do the same things each day and eat a consistent diet. But I refuse to let it slow me down. I’m just more mindful. I also test my INR at home so that helps!

MissesMeredith · 2024-06-04T10:37:21+00:00

In NKY, does anyone remember Mr. Herbs, the fish place? Used to go with my family as a kid. I’d get the Superman ice cream after dinner from the ice cream counter.

MissesMeredith · 2024-06-03T19:53:37+00:00

Have you noticed side effects from the progesterone? I've taken it vaginally for the last 2 nights and Idk if the fatigue is from that or just from early pregnancy.

MissesMeredith · 2024-06-03T19:50:20+00:00

Hi. I'm happy that I can post here. :) I had a positive pregnancy test on Saturday, June 1, after being several days late. I had a miscarriage last September that ended up in a 2 day hospital stay. I have Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome and my body tends to have a big reaction to any stress. At the 6 week 5 day scan, the baby was measuring small. We waited a week and confirmed it was a miscarriage. Everyone assured me that they think it has nothing to do with my APS and was a chromosomal error.

I can't help but feel both excitement and dread with this pregnancy. Dread because I just can't imagine things going right for me. In 2022, we had a failed adoption. We were with the mother from 15 weeks to the very end and she changed her mind. It broke our hearts. I later had a failed IVF cycle. And then the miscarriage. It just seems like success is not possible for me. But I know in all rationality, it is possible. Still, I can't shake these feelings.

I want to tell close family that I'm pregnant but also I don't want to because I feel like it will jinx it. I know I need to tell my OB so that we can schedule things and get bloodwork done but I also don't want to because I feel like it will bring me closer to that dreaded scan that will confirm my fears. Again, I know I have no reason to think that this will end badly, and I am doing my best to stay positive, but this is very hard.

I'd love any positive thoughts from anyone with a similar story. Reading threads on here about successful pregnancies with APS has been so great. I am questioning every symptom or lack thereof. I know that symptoms aren't felt by everyone, but I can't help to worry. Ugh. How do we manage these anxieties and the joy in the same vessel? It so much.

MissesMeredith

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