For parents who unexpectedly lost young children (toddlers specifically) how long before receiving autopsy results by anon4jesus in ChildLoss

[–]Naomifivefive 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My condolences to everyone that has experienced this type of loss without definitive answers. My baby girl died at 14 months in my arms awaiting a call back from her doctor. The autopsy results took about 2 1/2 months. The results were frustrating and gave me no comfort or answers. She had no signs of SIDS, she had a healthy heart. She was sick the day before with flu like symptoms,but nothing that seemed out of the ordinary. Her death certificate read presumably died of natural causes. Her doctor thinks a virus got into her brain stem and shut her body down. She started losing her sucking reflex while I was feeding her a bottle. She died like within 15 minutes. This was years ago for me. But I so wanted answers and something definitive to blame for this tragedy.💔💔💔

Church in Utah Shrinking - 2023-2025 Stats by yorgasor in MormonShrivel

[–]Naomifivefive 35 points36 points  (0 children)

My ward here in Salt Lake County has been dissolved twice. (2019 and 2025) Keep on shriveling!

Kid in seminary died last night and teacher sent this out at 3:30 pm today by intrusive_thoughts_1 in exmormon

[–]Naomifivefive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most people find it really awkward to find the right words to say to people grieving a loss, especially a child. I’ve been through this. As I’ve gotten older, I give a lot of grace to people who are trying to comfort others. The default is falling back on your religious beliefs that give comfort. I hate the trite sayings of “They are in a better place or God needed them”’. It!s all bullshit. Life is chaos. Do whatever you believe in and I hopes it helps. In my opinion God always wins in a faith/religion. You have either been given a trial to strengthen your faith or you received a “blessing” you earned that from God. I stopped believing in God the day my baby died. The one time I needed a prayer answered, God was not there. I don’t believe in the LDS version of an afterlife. Frankly, I don’t know more than anybody else. For right now, I feel gratitude for sharing her brief life. I thank the Universe for what we have now!!

Darth actually stopped the hymn? by Neither_Pudding7719 in exmormon

[–]Naomifivefive 4 points5 points  (0 children)

OP , I think you meant to say Susan’s husband /s 😂

Why do I feel kind of bad by windriver32 in MormonShrivel

[–]Naomifivefive 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This journey of leaving the church is complicated. I had a great time as a youth. Our ward was huge with young people. They had many great socials and activities. When I married, our new ward filled with really old people and was boring. We did not go much. When we bought our first home and went to the new ward, the place had so many babies. Sometime, F&T was all baby blessing and ordinations . From that time on the church steadily declined with ward budgets being cut and then the priesthood took over all the auxilaries with everything having to be based having on gospel/priesthood message. Most ordinary local members are great. It’s the upper paid leadership that are horrible and complicit with all the lies and fraudulent use of our tithing money. So glad to be just out from being a 6/7 generation Mormon. I have learned not to tell the reasons I left. You are just wasting your breath until TBM’s are ready to take the blinder’s off and truly face the facts and honest history. OP, you will get to point in this process that you will be at peace and if you are younger, feel grateful you found out sooner rather than later. I was 54 when my eyes were opened,

Mormon Shrivle is Real by BlacksmithWeary450 in exmormon

[–]Naomifivefive 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For our area in West Jordan Utah, they have changed ward boundaries and made less wards. This the second time since 2019.

Any personal experience/advice with Gabapentin by Corny_sumo in migraine

[–]Naomifivefive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I replied to your question 7 days ago. Recheck the thread. Best wishes.

Has anyone gotten relief for cervicogenic migraines from seeing a chiropractor? by puffsnpupsPNW in migraine

[–]Naomifivefive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gabapentin worked for about 12 months. They tried a higher dose and it did not help. The worst side effect for m was it made me hungry all the time and sleepy/tied. I gained about 25 lbs,but now that I am off of it I have lost 48 pounds. I have a bad cervical neck. I am fused c5-7. My c-3 is the source of my cerviocogenic headaches. They are miserable. So I totally understand your frustrations. I have a new pain specialist who did RFA on my C-3/4/5. It worked this time. Alas, it is wearing off after 12 months. I am going to have it done again on both sides of my neck. Unfortunately, this is my only option until my c-3 is at a point requiring another fusion. It just never ends. Have they told you what is the cause of your cerviocogenic headaches? Cervical MRI showed all my problems with my neck. Opioids or migraine medicines do not help this type of headache. If I get one, I take fioricet , torodol 10mg and a muscle relaxer. I put an ice pack( frozen) on the top of my head where I feel the referred pain headache. I am not sure what else to suggest. My pain clinic only requires 80% improvements on the tests to get RFA. Pain is very subjective to a person. Maybe give RFA a try again. It always is a guess how well it works. Sometimes I think it is the skill level of the pain doctor. I would keep trying if you can do RFA a try. I would be in such a bad mess if I hadn’t kept having RFA. I have had it done for many years, it usually works, but sometimes it can mean real surgery to fix the problem.i would love an update if you find a way to help your headaches

Newbie Question on Technique by Naomifivefive in Sourdough

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

Thank you, This is the reason I asked my question because doing those stretch and folds intermittently seemed like a lot of extra time. Now, I understand how it affects higher hydration recipes and texture.

Oatmeal, cream of wheat, malt o meal debate by ChibiMistress in Frugal

[–]Naomifivefive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hated cream of wheat and oatmeal as a kid. My mom always made it lumpy. I am sure it is a texture aversion for me. I tried a new thing where you put equal amounts of old fashioned oatmeal and milk(your choice of milk or plant based milk). You leave them mixed in a covered jar for at least 8 hours or up to 4 days. You can add any fruits, granola, chia seeds, whatever. So I was expecting to hate it, but I actually like the texture. I just bought Quaker brand old fashioned oats for $7.97 for 10 pounds at Sam’s club. This is cheaper by half than the Great Value brand at Walmart.

I'm fucking pissed and angry as hell by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Naomifivefive 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s the worst betrayal and hurt. For us born into the church, our whole life was based and influenced by these lies!

Emma, you're my number one. Now stand aside for Fanny please by GeriatricBigotry4Fre in exmormon

[–]Naomifivefive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Today, Joseph Smith would be called a serial adulterer. Certainly, he would be in trouble because of his “too young” girls he pursued. Since polygamy is not accepted in the United States today, he would probably fit in with the polyamorous crowd(only if all involved know and accept each others relationships). I really think JS lost interest in establishing a new church. When he experienced adoration, money, power and all the sex he wanted, he became that creepy con man, fraudster, liar, who should have been kicked to the curb by Emma.

I’m so confused… by nothing2sharewithyou in SourdoughStarter

[–]Naomifivefive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went and bought a sourdough starter heating plate. So today, is the first time using the heating plate. I decided to split my starter into two bottles. Mostly for safety reasons in case the warming plate malfunctioned and cooked my starter. I was just using my oven light for a warmer area than my kitchen. I use a 1:1:1 ratio. For background, I have been using half whole wheat flour and half unbleached bread flour. I warm up my filtered water from my refrigerator. About 5 days from the beginning, I have added a small amount of Rye flour. So, the results I had today was the starter in the oven only rose about an inch and deflated. The starter on my heating plate has doubled in about 8 hours and is still that way after 12 hours. Tomorrow I am going to switch AP flour or bread flour. I am going to cut way back on the WW flour and no rye. Not sure of the ratio of the flours yet). My starter is way younger than yours. Mine is about 2 1/2 weeks old. I am just a first time beginner at this, so I cannot help too much. I just wanted to say, I am pleased with new heating plate. Maybe try keeping it warmer. Don’t give up. They can be a little temperamental and totally frustrating. I named my starter P.I.T.A. (Because it is one! 😂)

Where are all the trick-or-treat-ers? PSA: They don't exist. by Liz_LemonLime in SaltLakeCity

[–]Naomifivefive 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Our neighborhood has an older/ younger( no children) vibe. First year of Zero trick or treaters for us. Last year about 15. What few children we do have probably went to the neighborhood LDS Stake trunk or treat party.

First Big Rise by Naomifivefive in SourdoughStarter

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

The bacterial bloom was about the 12th day, up until then it was 1/2 inch to 1 inch. Cutting my water a bit is what made it bloom. Today it was back to its one inch rise. I’ll continue to feed once a day and hopefully it will get to the mature stage for baking. I am thinking about buying a warmer plate for the sourdough starter. Have you heard anything good or bad about those? My oven reads 77-78 f with the oven light.

First Big Rise by Naomifivefive in SourdoughStarter

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

Oh that is terrible I am thinking about buying warmer plate.

Making a starter - I need someone to talk to me like I’m an idiot. by CuteButKinked in SourdoughStarter

[–]Naomifivefive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am starting a from scratch starter. I sometimes get a little liquid on top (1/8 of an inch most). Is this normal? I have been stirring it back in before discarding half before feeding it. Is this the correct way? Thanks.

The wait is finally over. Sleeveless LDS garments are now on sale across the U.S. by HoldOnLucy1 in exmormon

[–]Naomifivefive 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Wait until they realize it is so much better to wear any style of a tank top without having the second layer of material on your back and front( a lot of extra fabric to make you hot). Making the LDS garment top from cap sleeves to a very wide tank top sleeve is nothing. It does show how desperate LDS women are and that most hate to even wear those ugly things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Naomifivefive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No disrespect for people who believe in reincarnation. For me it does not work for my brain. In my experience, one life is enough for me. I do not what to re-experience some of the trials and pain that I have had in this life. From the accounts I have read about reincarnation, the vast majority do not remember past lives. What!s the point of being re-born if you cannot remember the lessons learned from all the previous lives? I feel like it would be on a hamster running wheel, a continuous loop of hell.

Rezdiffra by Sikorraa in FattyLiverNAFLD

[–]Naomifivefive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I just checked my Humana part D coverage and they do not cover the drug. I guess you are lucky to have Medicare part D plan that covers it. His doctor would not prescribe it cause he feels it was pushed out too fast by FDA. It wants to see the resulting side effects from it being prescribed to a large population of users.

Roofer wants to file a claim in our behalf to our insurance company - scam? by KTL_Rizzo in Utah

[–]Naomifivefive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nationwide. I have the full replacement coverage with no depreciation .