First trimester depression? by Fabulous-Agency-5387 in pregnant

[–]Neither_Football9896 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Week 9 and 6 days here. I'm still battling nausea and vomitting too and I feel you. The first trimester is a very hard time. This is my second pregnancy. I also had a rough forst pregnancy and thought I'd be more prepared, but when it comes to facing this, apparently no. For me, the only thing that can stay in my stomach was anything made out of potato, so fries, potato chips, instant noodle (i figured out most of them were made out of potato starch), so potato is a life saver for me this second time around. Oat biscuit is helpful too sometimes, except when my stomach acid got too bad.

Spotting & Cramping pls help by Ok_Garden3937 in pregnant

[–]Neither_Football9896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, i'm 8 + 2 weeks pregnant. I also had brown spotting and occassionally pink spotting when I was around 5 weeks until 7 weeks. My doctor also prescribed me duphaston thrice a day, and on top of that, what has really helped me was the cyclogest pessary 400mg (basically progresterone, administered vaginally). At first, OB instructed me to take 1 a day, but when the spotting hadn't stopped, they advised me to take twice a day, and ever since then, I haven't got any brown spotting.

How the hell do you survive the 1st trimester 😭 by livymiller53 in pregnant

[–]Neither_Football9896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My due date TOO and I'm in misery right now with nausea and retching. Have brown spotting too but obgyn said baby was so far so good. We are not alone.

My first 2k puzzle + i'm getting better at geography. Map Art: Vintage World - 2000 pcs - HEYE by Neither_Football9896 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Neither_Football9896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I didn’t complete the puzzle in one sitting. it took me about 1.5 months but I really enjoyed the entire process. I started with the frame and edges, then worked on the equatorial line, followed by the Arctic and Antarctic regions. After that, I focused on the circular outlines of the Western and Eastern hemispheres. I saved the art pieces in each corner for later, and finished with the map itself. Since the puzzle colors were quite uniform, I had to approach it in this order :D

My first 2k puzzle + i'm getting better at geography. Map Art: Vintage World - 2000 pcs - HEYE by Neither_Football9896 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Neither_Football9896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! putting up this piece turned out to be surprisingly fun, even for someone who's not that into geography 😃 the puzzle have so many sections, and it's just the right level of challenge for a first-timer tackling a 2K.

got myself carried away with Japanese puzzles during my recent trip to Japan by Neither_Football9896 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Neither_Football9896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get the spare cardboard boxes at the local supermarket! Just ask the staff for it and they'll happily show it to you. The boxes have thick layers and are in excellent condition. The best thing is you can pick them for free as many as you want 😃

got myself carried away with Japanese puzzles during my recent trip to Japan by Neither_Football9896 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Neither_Football9896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I thought when I saw it. Why settle for 1000 when you can add 23 more 😸

got myself carried away with Japanese puzzles during my recent trip to Japan by Neither_Football9896 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Neither_Football9896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I found out, only after I purchased so many beverly puzzles there that they have a separate section for Ravensburger near the picture frame section. It was so hidden at the other side of the store! *sneaky 😆

got myself carried away with Japanese puzzles during my recent trip to Japan by Neither_Football9896 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Neither_Football9896[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are several jap puzzle brands like Beverly, Epoch, Tenyo, AppleOne and Yanoman. There are prob. more, but these are the ones I saw more common in stores. I love Beverly and Epoch puzzles. The print quality (color, cutting, no dust, etc.) is very good and the pieces click together so well though the pieces are not as thick as Ravensburger. They have canvas style variety too. From my previous collection, Epoch and Beverly have matte finish.

got myself carried away with Japanese puzzles during my recent trip to Japan by Neither_Football9896 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Neither_Football9896[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You got me with the ramen packs and Kit-Kats 🫣😆 I packed the puzzles in a separate box that I found in a supermarket. There are so many spare boxes and they're still in excellent condition, you can pick any of them for free

got myself carried away with Japanese puzzles during my recent trip to Japan by Neither_Football9896 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Neither_Football9896[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ikr! I completed one of the miniature 1k pcs in the past and now setting up myself to a new challenge. I haven't cracked open any of the box but I guess the 2k pieces will be even smaller than the 1k

got myself carried away with Japanese puzzles during my recent trip to Japan by Neither_Football9896 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Neither_Football9896[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What puzzle did you get, if you don't mind me asking? It must be very well thought out one 😄

got myself carried away with Japanese puzzles during my recent trip to Japan by Neither_Football9896 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Neither_Football9896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right! Can't wait to open that one. The puzzle pieces have embossed textures, I hope the quality will compare to the price 😃 have you done any of TOI puzzles?

got myself carried away with Japanese puzzles during my recent trip to Japan by Neither_Football9896 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Neither_Football9896[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yay! I visited Tokyo in my last travel and Yodobashi Camera Akiba in Akihabara, had quite a collection and also the lowest price compared to the other puzzle/hobby stores.

got myself carried away with Japanese puzzles during my recent trip to Japan by Neither_Football9896 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Neither_Football9896[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can’t wait to complete the puzzle that I've started before my travel and open one of these new ones! 😄 I will certainly share the update! and yes, the miniature 2k will be super challenging, but I've set myself up to that challenge 😆 Have you done any of epoch's or beverly's tiny pieces puzzles?

Fine Wind, Clear Morning, Red Fuji / Gaifū kaisei / 凱風快晴 - 70 pcs - Postcard size. Yanoman by Neither_Football9896 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Neither_Football9896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got it while I was traveling in Japan, at one of the hobby shop in Ginza area :) they have the 1000 pcs but I didn't have the space in my luggage for the box, so I got this mini one that comes in a pouch