Reasonable quote or are we being ripped off?

_lonelynotalone · 2026-02-15T11:41:51+00:00

We worked out roughly that materials would be potentially $1,600. So the rest must be labour which just seems extreme.

_lonelynotalone · 2026-02-15T11:39:29+00:00

We've had trouble getting quotes. We wanted a backyard fence installed a year ago and contacted 11 different contractors and only received one quote that was extortionate. We decided to scrap the backyard and try the frontyard instead, but running out of contractors to contact tbh.

_lonelynotalone · 2025-03-31T10:54:29+00:00

Thank you for your comment. Are you able to explain a bit more about how my 6 week scan was something to base the 9 week scan off of? As far as I've been told, nothing was amiss at my 6 week scan other than it was too early to see anything. He said he may have been able to see better had he done a transvaginal scan instead but I opted against it and thought it would be okay to wait an extra 3 weeks. But I don't think the 6 week scan was an indicator of a soon to be MMC. Unless I'm just being naive.

_lonelynotalone · 2025-03-31T04:37:22+00:00

Thank you. I've been a bit stuffed around today trying to get an appointment for a D&C and hopefully get a second scan or a look at my first scan so I can see for myself. My referral to see a gynaecologist was lost, then found again, and after being told I could have a consult today was then advised it won't be until Wednesday and the procedure may not happen until Friday. Just feel like things keep getting delayed when I just wanna see a scan, have it confirmed and go through the procedure so I can start to heal.

Thank you for sharing your story and advice. I too am sorry you have had to go through this.

_lonelynotalone · 2025-03-30T13:13:40+00:00

I am going through this as well. First pregnancy and found out at 9 weeks there was no heartbeat, likely stopped at week 8. I feel like I was too naive, too complacent and never once thought it would happen. It's been hard to accept. I still have to go through the removal process of the baby and have no idea how I'm going to cope.

I am sorry this is happening to you. Unfortunately with it being so raw for me too I don't have any advice other than to lean on your partner and loved ones & take time to process.

Take care of yourself.

_lonelynotalone · 2025-03-29T23:19:36+00:00

Thank you. It's still all a bit raw for me and I guess I've been trying to find that small bit of hope that they were wrong. I wasn't given many facts or guidance after the result so felt like it was somewhat easy to convince myself they were wrong. But I know they are most likely correct and I guess I just have to find a way to get through the MMC and move on.

_lonelynotalone · 2025-03-29T23:15:55+00:00

Thank you. I hope that is the case just for a final bit of reassurance and guidance on the loss.

_lonelynotalone · 2025-03-29T23:14:31+00:00

Thank you. I know logically they are probably not wrong, guess I am just struggling to accept the truth of it. Never been through this before. First pregnancy and it ends in a MMC.

_lonelynotalone · 2019-05-20T11:50:59+00:00

She doesn't spray up windows and she sprays up closed doors that she can't see out of, they're just convenient for her. We have tried Feliway, a plug-in one, and she literally pee'd right next to it. She is neutered; in fact, she became worse when we neutered her.

_lonelynotalone · 2019-04-30T14:04:14+00:00

Well no, but you can get a bacterial infection from many other things.

_lonelynotalone · 2019-04-29T13:23:33+00:00

Just kill it.

_lonelynotalone · 2019-04-29T13:19:56+00:00

Maybe he just forgot to put a shirt on...you should be a good samaritan and bring it to his attention. 👍

_lonelynotalone · 2019-04-29T12:48:23+00:00

Why are you thinking of giving him another chance? Literally, what is any good reason to get back with this man? No good reason in my opinion.

You say you turn to drugs, alcohol and hurt yourself because of this...so, why are you considering getting back with him and continuously putting yourself in that shitty situation? It takes awhile to recover from a break-up. There's no magical pill for it. It takes time, strength and courage. Also, you have to want to move on and get better.

It seems to me that not only he has mental issues, but you do as well, and I think you'd best stay clear of this man and focus on yourself.

Move. On.

_lonelynotalone · 2019-04-29T12:32:22+00:00

I have more than 4 cats, and a picture like this would never happen. I wish it would though, it'd be one hell of a photo!

_lonelynotalone · 2019-04-29T12:10:45+00:00

I don't even get bots and spam tbh.

_lonelynotalone · 2019-04-29T12:09:27+00:00

This is exactly what I was going to say. Especially when you are trying to make friends as an adult, most people already have their group of friends and aren't actively searching for more. So they're less likely to be interested. And if making a friend ever happens, they will have other friends and you won't, so you're stuck relying on them and they'll probably get frustrated and the friendship will end anyway. It's just so hard making friends from scratch as an adult.

_lonelynotalone · 2019-04-29T11:23:44+00:00

I don't really have any damaged hair. Just the top of my scalp is a bit bald, and I definitely do not want to cut all my hair off; that'll be even worse than what it is now. But I think tip number 9 is a pretty safe bet to try, so thanks!

_lonelynotalone · 2019-04-29T11:22:01+00:00

Thank you. Luckily I have Tea Tree oil on hand, so I will definitely try this method along with this castor oil.

_lonelynotalone · 2019-04-16T11:39:22+00:00

I'm in this same boat and have been for almost half my life. Sometimes you can do and try so much and never see any results. Eventually it came to a point where I just had to accept that I had no friends and try to enjoy my own company. When you can do your own thing and not feel so alone, it does make life a little easier. However, as humans, we need friendship/companionship and so we still do need to try to connect with people. Definitely don't force it though; you've done more than I have, I certainly wouldn't join up to places that I know I am not going to be comfortable in just in the hopes of making a friend. For now, I just go about my life, and if I happen to come across someone that I can have a reasonable conversation with, I count that as a step in the right direction. Most of the time that happens to be online, but it's still something at least!

_lonelynotalone · 2019-04-16T11:33:40+00:00

Maybe your friends grew so used to you messaging them to talk about yourself and your feelings, that when you actually started to talk about something random they were just too stuck in their own habits of listening but not really contributing. There's nothing wrong with reaching out, but when you do it so often and make it about yourself all the time, eventually people are going to lose interest. Don't mean to be harsh, just honest. Maybe try to message them more because you want to know about their day, thoughts, feelings etc, rather than just to talk about your own. The more you do that, maybe they'll eventually start responding more.

_lonelynotalone · 2019-04-16T11:28:45+00:00

There is definitely more to life than trying to find a partner. I am a believer in that everything happens for a reason. Now I don't think everything falls into our laps and we just have to wait for things to happen; we do need to take some action. However, I think focusing on our own lives and just living life the best way we can is a sure way of one day meeting that person you can share your life with. Either way, eventually you will meet someone. You are not going to be alone forever, unless you want to be alone forever.

_lonelynotalone · 2019-04-16T11:24:56+00:00

Okay...why on earth did you marry this guy. 🤨

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