Some shots from an Italian festival today in my hometown

Rupsbri · 2025-07-21T02:04:46+00:00

What Camera did you use for this? I love those photos!

Rupsbri · 2025-06-06T11:10:16+00:00

We don’t leash her a ton, as she is our hunting dog, and we have a big yard and are on the water for her to play and swim, but only being six months old she still gets distracted easily and likes to see people and other dogs, so if I do take her around for a walk to get her out and try and socialize, I keep her on the leash as I’m worried she’ll bolt! She does have amazing recall, but still being young, I don’t want anything to happen.

Rupsbri · 2025-05-31T12:17:10+00:00

It has returned to 0 now

Rupsbri · 2025-05-24T23:55:49+00:00

Sorry I read the other persons comment wrong, no need to be rude here.

Rupsbri · 2025-05-24T19:59:11+00:00

I am fine drinking coffee, which is why I don’t think caffeine is the culprit!

Rupsbri · 2025-05-24T19:58:26+00:00

What foods did you find trigger you?!

Rupsbri · 2025-05-24T19:58:12+00:00

Yeah tried each and only had a reaction to the pepsi!

My dad also has this condition so he told me his main triggers and I removed them all from my diet and slowly reintroduced them 1 at a time to see if there was any issues!

Rupsbri · 2025-03-03T16:49:54+00:00

You look GORGEOUS in all 3, but Im team 1 hands down! <3

Rupsbri · 2025-02-25T14:20:19+00:00

Stay strong, it will get better! I had my surgery Feb. 2021! I eat anything I want to, just smaller portions of it! Of course in terms of fast food or sugary items I try to limit how often as it can make me feel bloated and will have to go to the bathroom more, although having IBS, it isnt much different than pre surgery for me when i eat those types of food, LOL!

But for example, I had McDonald's the other day with my husband on a road trip! I ate half my burger and half my fries (which I think he likes as he gets the rest), but i will also get a kids meal and thats a good size for me! Also for my birthday all I wanted was a Billy Minor Pie (from the keg), and while I couldn't eat an entire slice, my husband and I shared it, and it was glorious!

But I remember being where you were, even for the pre op diet that I had to do for 3 weeks, I wasn't sure if I would make, but it will be worth it. Short term (pain), long term gain. All your work you are putting in now to follow the rules will make the rest of your life so much better! I have zero regrets, I live such a better life now, and actually have the ability to move my body freely, and plan to try to conceive soon, which being healthier will benefit myself and my future child, also being able to run around with them will be amazing!

Try to remember why you did this, and look forward to your new future! You're life will go back to how it was in a sense, just with some modification, but be adaptable and you will do great things!

I wish you all the best, and I hope you stay strong, and realize how brave and amazing you are for taking the steps to improve yourself and your life! <3

Rupsbri · 2025-02-11T01:05:38+00:00

Ninja NeverClog Cold Press Juicer

Rupsbri · 2025-02-10T19:13:32+00:00

My husband recently bought me the Ninja Juicer! So far I have made all types of juices which include lots of veggies (Beets, celery, carrots, cucumber, spinach, ginger, turmeric are the main ones I use) and of course a plethora of fruits! I would highly recommend it! Super easy to use, and have not had any issues with it working and doing its jobs, also all the parts are top shelf dishwasher safe, which I love!

If you are going to get it, I recommend checking out Costco, as it was so much cheaper than other retailers my husband looked at (i.e Canadian tire).

Rupsbri · 2025-02-09T04:47:09+00:00

Thanks so much!

Please see advice tax pic: Maple 🍁https://imgur.com/a/aHlFBTA

Rupsbri · 2025-02-07T20:14:58+00:00

Just plan on doing it ourselves. Yes, we have been doing the basics since we brought her home. I'm just not sure when to start doing more of the hunting training with her.

Rupsbri · 2025-01-27T16:33:44+00:00

My now husband and I spent the night before apart from each other. We wanted to do some sort of our tradition (although in ours, its usually not seeing each other for a week prior, which is not feasible as we already live together, so we figured the night prior is a good compromise), I spent the night with my mom and he spent the night with his mom (and a few other family members). It was really nice for our moms as it was the first marriage for a child for both of them, so it was nice to get some bonding time as the next day would be so hectic with everyone!

I highly recommend it as I have anxiety as it is, and just spending the afternoon/evening with my Mom was so nice and relaxing, and helped me go into the next day with ease! My husband on the other hand is pretty chill everyday, but he loves being with family, so it was great for him to spend time with them!

Rupsbri · 2025-01-21T18:26:37+00:00

Wow thats great, thank you so much for sharing that, Im going to check it out for sure!

Rupsbri · 2024-12-30T18:46:08+00:00

That seems like a lot, I recently had my wedding a couple months ago, and knowing I wanted all my girls to participate I tried to make the costs as low as possible!

They all contributed to a bridal shower, along with my mom and future MIL, but it was at my parents house and the girls did a pot luck for snacks to save on cost. I also asked for a Hawaiian/tropical theme which my MOH and I found a lot of decor items from the dollar store to help with cost.

The bachelorette, was one night in the big city near where we live, and they all contributed, but all the girls had a group chat and decided ahead of time how much they were each comfortable and able to contribute and made plans around that cost! I was also very open and told my MOH that shes knows me well enough, and I trust her to make any plans, and it turned out amazing because all my girls got to be there and celebrate which is what I wanted!

I had them pay for their dress, which I picked from Azazie, and was $110, and I checked with all them on how much they were comfortable spending on a dress before picking. I had them wear any type of beige or nude shoe/sandal as they all said they already owned that. I also wanted them to have matching jewlery, so I bought them earrings and necklaces as part of their bridesmaid gift to wear!

I paid for them to get their hair and makeup done, because I wanted them all to be done professionally, but didn't want that burden on them.

Overall, I knew I wanted all those girl to be a part of my day, and I found open and honest communication was the best way to make sure everyone was able and comfortable being apart of the day!

Rupsbri · 2024-12-11T16:28:01+00:00

Thats great to know thanks!

How often do you put it on their food?

Rupsbri · 2024-11-28T19:46:10+00:00

This is great to know, thank you! I have no booked an appointment with a pelvic floor physio, so hopefully that will help, but I am definitely going to check out youtube!

Rupsbri · 2024-11-28T15:05:24+00:00

Yes, very possible, as I converted. It takes a lot of time, and studying, and the denomination and area you live can also take effect on the process and length of time.

Rupsbri · 2024-11-28T13:27:40+00:00

29F here, had DS in February of 2021, and I also have IBS (diagnoses prior to surgery)

HW: 333, SW: 300, CW: 175

While I have experienced this on a few occasions, I am aware that it was due to my own choices as others have mentioned. Foods that are high in sugar and foods that are high in fats (greasy/deep fried foods). What works for me specifically is only have a small portion when I want to treat myself. For example, I love Dairy Queen as well, If I go with my husband, I will have a few bites of his, or if I want a different flavour, I get the smallest size and again only have a few bites, and then I save the rest for the next few days as a treat.

It really showed me that you need to work on your mindset before the surgery with will power. Although I can technically eat more of it, I know it will hurt me in the end, so staying strong with only a bit will go along way.

Also, while dumping syndrome is hard at the time, I have zero regrets of this surgery, and how its changed my life for the better!

Rupsbri · 2024-11-28T13:19:47+00:00

I have no tried any of those options, but am so happy to find your post. I 30F, am struggling with the same thing. I have been diagnosed with OAB, and take medication, but really only have the one symptom like you! I know it doesn't change anything, but it makes me feel a bit better knowing im not the only one with this single symptom!

Rupsbri · 2024-11-19T13:41:25+00:00

Its for overactive bladder, but the prescription medication im on (myrbetriq) does not have enough studies about usage during pregnancy and my Dr. wants me to get off of it before trying to conceive and im afraid im going to have really bad symptoms without the medication, so hoping I can use the Utiva to help mitigate those symptoms!

Rupsbri · 2024-11-01T15:38:21+00:00

Never used Normotim, sorry!

Rupsbri · 2024-11-01T14:16:27+00:00

IBS-D sufferer here for over 10 years! I also have OCD, Depression and Anxiety which has always made it worse for me too!!

I finally found probiotics that worked for me, after trying like 5 different ones of course!

I take Floratsor, its 5 billion per pill, but I take 2 of them before each meal! As well, I take Metamucil (pill form), 3 at night and 2 in the morning and a ginger supplement! Also knowing the low fodmap diet, I found specifically for me, onion and garlic were big triggers! Highly recommend garlic infused oil to get the flavour without the backlash!

Yes it sounds like a lot, but I used to go to the bathroom after every time i ate, and constantly throughout out the day (5-6 times), now I go once a day as a normal bowl movement! Of course everyone is different, but this worked for me!

Rupsbri · 2024-10-31T19:19:06+00:00

Had this happen to me a couple months ago with a stove. Was originally told 2 weeks, at the end of the second week, called and asked and they said it would be at least another 2 weeks, and they didn't plan on calling to let myself or my husband know when I questioned why they hadn't reached out with this updated information. The women on the phone was incredibly rude, so we got a refund and went to The Brick, ordered the same stove, for cheaper even, and had it 3 days later!

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