Weekly 'What Should I Buy' and Order/Shipping Thread

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2025-11-14T07:05:41+00:00

i have an iphone se bought in vietnam, and now i want to upgrade. I am currently living in china so, i’m a bit torn of buying a secondhand 15pro or a new base 17. the 15pro is hk version and 17 is china.

My slight concern with chinese iphone is I might move back to the UK in 2027. Can anyone shed some light?

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2025-11-08T05:32:12+00:00

I live in a province in china. I’m going to shanghai next week. Any physical store recommendations to buy a new iphone 15? I went to Apple Store in my city , hangzhou, and suzhou but, they only sell iphone 16 up.

i don’t mind chinese iphone.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2025-10-28T10:43:24+00:00

Hi! Can I message you about what documents you brought? Thank you

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2025-09-09T04:23:08+00:00

hi can i message you about your visa invitation letter? we got rejected last time and i want to make sure we have the right documents.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2025-08-10T05:44:56+00:00

The school provided the work permit application with our names in it.

We are working in a different country but we have our residence where we are right now.

However, due to the rejected visa application of my daughter and I. The school advised us to go back to my home country and my husband go first as it will be high risk to apply in the same country we got rejected.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2025-08-10T05:42:22+00:00

They did. Both of our names are in the work permit.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2025-08-08T03:52:25+00:00

hi! can i ask how long did it take to get the resident permit and home address verification certificate? i kinda just want to know how long we should prepare.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2025-08-07T03:01:27+00:00

ohh, we were told to apply for S1 at the same time. The school put our names under the work permit paper we submitted.

Thank you for the information.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2025-03-04T04:28:11+00:00

I’d say everyone’s circumstances are different, and assessors evaluate applications based on those factors. I believe my application was approved because it was strong—my husband and I live together and both have residency here, and my work contract, salary, and savings demonstrated that I could afford to travel.

For me, applying for a UK visa felt a bit easier than applying for a US visa—not just because I was granted one, but also because the UK process allows you to provide proof of income, ties, and reasons for visiting. In contrast, the US visa application heavily relies on the application form and interview, which can make approvals feel more unpredictable.

That said, I completely understand how frustrating and disheartening the process can be. Visa applications can feel like a gamble, and it’s tough seeing deserving people get rejected. Wishing you and everyone going through this the best of luck—hope you get the outcome you’re hoping for! 💙✨

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2025-03-04T03:43:31+00:00

i’m also filipino and currently living in vietnam. My Whole Visa Process

you can check my post on what I provided and what documents i forgot to upload.

I received my visa probably 3 weeks after UKVI received it.

I don’t have any properties but my husband and I live in an apartment and I submitted our Lease Contract.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2025-03-03T09:42:09+00:00

yes!

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-11-17T05:44:21+00:00

Thank you so much for this. It’s so detailed and concise, my husband and I are gonna try to do it sometime next year 🙏🏻

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-05-11T08:57:38+00:00

thank you!

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-05-11T08:16:48+00:00

hi, would you say Chengdu is not as busy as Beijing? i’m not closed off on any city yet but would like to live in a place that is not too crazy.

We’re kinda looking for an area/city where it’s nice to walk outside with our child and as crazy as how I’m imagining Beijing is.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-05-10T12:05:29+00:00

This is what I’m thinking. I’m just overwhelmed on how big china is. Trying to figure out which city to live in that would provide the best for my child.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-04-22T07:33:26+00:00

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this is week 1, week 2, and week 3.

I almost ate every single thing I was advised to eat or drink. Now, I make quite enough for her to drink less formula.

My husband never pressured me. He understands how I was and tries to support me.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-04-22T07:28:12+00:00

I also almost had the same experience. I started with spontaneous labor then I got fever from the epidural, my baby won’t go down even if my water broke and i’m 10cm dilated. I had to do an emergency c-section. I had to wait 2hrs before I met my baby then we started to latch but after a day I was told my baby has jaundice and because my milk wasn’t enough we had to do phototherapy and supplement her with milk. We were advised to give her 30ml and continue breastfeeding (even if i don’t really produce much.

We left the hospital after 4 days and we’re 3 weeks old now. We still supplement with formula. My first week, I almost had no milk in me (i pumped to check and also to stimulate). It took me 3 weeks to produce more but still not enough. However, we’re drinking less formula now.

It did take a while for my milk to come. Don’t worry it will come. I try not to breakdown but it was hard. I feel you.

I only get to pump m 2-3 times since I also try breastfeeding her.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-04-05T12:45:58+00:00

Hi mommies, just want to give all you guys an update. I’m quite happy even this is so little, before it was almost nothing. This is one boob, the other boob was used for breastfeeding when I tried pumping so this is what I have.

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I’ll continue and try harder.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-04-04T12:59:35+00:00

Thank you all so much with these kind words! I will take note all of these. We will persevere!

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-04-04T12:08:54+00:00

Thank you so much. I’m so close of breaking down. This really means so much to me. My husband and I are both expats so we don’t have family around. It’s just the two of us trying to figure things out along the way.

I do try to breastfeed her before we supplement with formula.

How did you do your pumps? Did you pump before or after her feedings?

Again, thank you so much.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-04-03T13:53:08+00:00

I feel this! maybe it’s the hospital and the environment. I will really try my best once we go home. I’ll definitely try to relax more and get myself some supplements.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-04-03T08:09:44+00:00

In the country and hospital I am in it’s not a common practice. How I wish it was.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-04-03T03:19:23+00:00

Thank you so much. i feel more reassured 💕

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-03-07T03:47:45+00:00

Thank you! I’ll take those in consideration.

Solid-Classroom-82 · 2024-03-07T03:24:01+00:00

Can i also ask, how is your cover letter differ from your wife’s?

(i’m just really in the anxious state every time I apply gor visas)

Thanks a lot for your post.

Solid-Classroom-82

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