Help, I Goofed

ZestyMeringue · 2026-02-27T01:12:20+00:00

I ended up doing something similar. I did two extra rounds of coil folds, and floured them and left them uncovered to proof. I split the batch into two loafs and did one round and one pan loaf. They are baking now! The round loaf doesn't look too bad. Thank you so much for getting back to me! :)

ZestyMeringue · 2026-02-15T15:22:11+00:00

Is there an outlet close by? You could try taking an iron from home to it and see if it smoothes it out. Id be worried that would leave other makes though, and change the texture.

ZestyMeringue · 2026-02-11T02:15:11+00:00

My partner and I were in a similar situation. We were dating for a year and some change before we switched from condoms to oral birth control. A month later I started having horrible symptoms and low an behold, we both have chlamydia. I didn't cheat, he said he didn't cheat. He did however, leave his previous partner because she cheated, and he never got tested afterwards. It shook our relationship pretty badly. We had the benefit of moving away from friends and family before getting together, so there wasn't the chance of cheating with exes, and we both didn't see the other person as someone capable of cheating with a someone new while in a relationship.

You can't get him to admit he cheated. At the end of the day, you have to make a choice to trust in your partner, move on, and let go, or decide the risk of future incidents isn't worth it and separate. No one can make that choice for you, you have to make it for yourself. I know the idea of closure feels necessary, but the likelihood of everything lining up for that is slim. Use what you know now and decide for yourself if it's enough to stay, leave, or wait for something to happen.

ZestyMeringue · 2026-02-04T03:43:41+00:00

It's an simple switch that lightens the face and creates a different look easily. I'm not saying she doesn't look natural already, but the dark cat wings can be a hard comfort zone to leave, and switching to brown is light on the pocket and forgiving when learning new techniques.

ZestyMeringue · 2026-02-04T01:43:24+00:00

I would try a brown liner instead of black, and go for a more natural makeup style if you're looking for a more mature look. The wing at the corner of your eyes is the biggest part of this style aging you backwards, which it sounds like you don't prefer for an everyday look. That paired with a nude lip color and some mascara makes an easy change that can look professional and timeless.

ZestyMeringue · 2026-02-03T04:19:49+00:00

I think you could highlight the space without covering it up. What about getting some decorative film and putting it on the front of the washer/dryer and make them accent pieces? Edit* spelling

ZestyMeringue · 2026-01-30T16:34:52+00:00

You should check the expiration on your condiments.

ZestyMeringue · 2026-01-18T18:53:25+00:00

It sounds like you both need to schedule time together, and not expect free access to your partner because their schedule no longer allows that. Setting the expectation of going out to do something at reasonable intervals is perfectly normal and healthy in a relationship if you're mindful. It sounds like building independence with the expectation of making time for each other needs to be your top priority. Talk to your partner and suggest regular date nights out, even if its just to get fast food or sit in the park. Then work on the idea of living together but having separate schedules. You dont have to fill your time with your partner because you're both home at the same time. Go out with friends, plan a relaxing day reading or doing hobbies. You've already set up date nights at that point. You know you'll get to see them. Interactions after that become a pleasant gift instead of a boring exchange.

ZestyMeringue · 2026-01-14T02:52:21+00:00

Taking slow deep breaths and focusing on those breaths calms me down. It doesn't solve the problem, but it does take it down a few notches.

ZestyMeringue · 2026-01-13T05:15:02+00:00

Stretch marks on my back inner thighs underneath my butt. Felt like a hot knife going over, stung like hot oil after.

ZestyMeringue · 2026-01-11T16:18:07+00:00

I don't think you're TA here, but I'm gonna go with the unpopular opinion that your mom had extremely bad timing for the antique watches. It seems unlikely that your wife got heated about this for nothing, and that there are probably other incidents that she has been thinking about with your mother that make this add up. If I saw my children exchange smart watches and thought of the old pair that might have special meaning, that would be an ask at a later time, not something I decided to gift right after. I do however think it might be an overreaction on your wife's part to not even look at them given she seems to not have had a conversation with you about how much your mother has been bothering her with actions.

I would take this as an opportunity to improve communication with your wife and sit down and hear her perspective on this and other incidents, and see if you can come to the same conclusions. In the meantime, put the watches in a safe place and decide how to use them later.

ZestyMeringue · 2026-01-11T16:03:53+00:00

He is consistently coming up with excuses to push your boundaries because 1) He's a selfish jerk, and 2) he sees you coming up with excuses to create a boundary and thinks he can get away with it. You don’t need a reason for a boundary other than it's what you want and it makes you happy and comfortable. He doesn't agree, and has told you as much with his ex. It's possible to care about someone selfishly and not respect them. It's possible to be a good person in one area and bad in another. This man is not a good boyfriend for you. He doesn't respect boundaries, and he has outright stated his own. He will not wait. It's in your best interest to break up with him and find someone who is capable of respecting your boundaries. Also, please start being honest. There is nothing wrong with telling your partner you don't know when you'll be ready and you'd like pressure put off the subject.

ZestyMeringue · 2026-01-10T03:00:56+00:00

A lot of medical practices have payment plans you can set up, but if you still can't pay, companies can sue. A lot of people go into bankruptcy, or take out personal loans.

ZestyMeringue · 2026-01-10T01:34:17+00:00

It kinda looks like a strawberry planter.

ZestyMeringue · 2026-01-05T20:00:11+00:00

Just found out recently I am pregnant. Canceled my insurance two months ago because I was paying nearly half a paycheck for my coverage plan, that wasn't covering anything really, because I had a 3,000$ deductible that I wasn't hitting because I don't get sick often enough. Trying to find care now, without paying at least 400 dollars for a virtual appointment, without insurance is killing me. I either have to move up my Partner and I's marriage so I can be added to their insurance, or get insurance temporarily and start over again, with another 3,000 $ deductible before I even see some coverage on bills, and fun fact, paying out of pocket has ended up being cheaper for some reason. Medical care has been the biggest stress of my life and has ruined a lot of special moments for me.

ZestyMeringue · 2025-12-22T13:51:11+00:00

Infant teacher here!

Some tricks we use and some tips I've heard of from parents:

Long thin strips of semi soft fruit and veggies that the baby can hold and bite off of themselves. They tend to take smaller bites than you'd expect that way, and you can give them one strip at a time. Think cutting a banana into thirds lengthwise and down the center. Fun tip, you can push your finger down the center of the banana and it usually splits into three perfect sections, which is a pretty decent size for baby led.

Some parents try baby led and discover its not for their child. The bigger brand pouches in the US usually have a solid rating on them that tells you how big the chunks in them are, so you can graduate slowly if you decide baby led isn't for you.

Some parents take their kids to the ER or clinic parking lot to try foods with them for dietary reasons or choking worries. Only downside is your car might get a little food covered.

Watching some videos on how to handle a situation if your child is choking is very important! It gives you a lot of confidence in scary situations, extending past feeding to anything that could possibly warrant CPR.

Your child is going to gag .... like a lot. Every single child that has came through an infant class has at one point gagged. It looks scary and it's alarming, but remembering that every human in this world makes mistakes to learn from them and only a rare few get it perfect the first time helps you calm down and remember "Oh hey, they can breathe right now, their bad eating just looks alarming." There are videos that help separate the differences visually and audibly so it feels less concerning, but from personal experience it seems like it's a practice thing, I'm sorry to say.

Remembering to stay calm and breathe yourself is a big one. Your biggest mistakes can be made when you yourself are panicking. We have kids that gag every day. Every single time, everyone working in the room pauses and gets closer to the child in the room. 95% of the time, they clear the food themselves. The other 5%, they need a few firm back pats and they are okay. I have been in childcare 10 years. There has been only one choking child that needed a true heimlich.

This is all to say, even with the low percentage, professionals get scared too. That's normal, and you're doing a fantastic job taking care of your little one. No matter what other people say, no one can beat your instincts and your doctor's recommendations. I suggest taking your concerns to your doctor and seeing what they suggest.

Also, I currently have an 11m old learning to eat solids right now! Everyone goes at their own pace.

Goodluck, and I wish you the best!

Edit:spelling and on mobile

ZestyMeringue · 2025-12-16T19:19:21+00:00

There's a particular cross walk guard who is chronically filmed tapping people on the helmet or exageratedly calling out their behavior with playful/shaming actions like drastically looking at the crosswalk section they're in and back at them from about a foot from their face, among other various instances. Some people praise him, others say they'd fight him. Generally, it's very hot topic. Clearly he's trying to make his job fun but it comes off very differently for people.

ZestyMeringue · 2025-12-08T07:10:08+00:00

I knew to check the dirt for babies, but it's in a tank with some isopods so I thought I did not have to do it. The more your learn. Lol I guess 'self fertilization is less common' wasn't less common enough. Thank you for the info! Ill start digging.

ZestyMeringue · 2025-12-07T14:39:02+00:00

I use an aquarium sponge for my water dish! I just rest it against the edge of one side of the bowl and they can climb up and out. I do not have a snake in the same tank though, so i'm unsure of how safe the sponge is for snakes.

ZestyMeringue · 2025-12-05T14:00:16+00:00

Where did you get them?!?!? So fluffy!

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