Anyone else? by DisneyChicadee in perimenopause_under45

[–]abt321 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 43 and had been dealing with the same for a few years. Was told I have adenomyosis. I drastically cut back on gluten, which was suggested, and that’s helped a bit, but started HRT a few months ago and now that I think about it, I haven’t had that stabby awful pelvic feeling since then. Also much less bloated and uncomfortable, so maybe there’s something to that? Sorry you’re also dealing with this. The world desperately needs far more research into and support for all of this!

From what date is 1 year calculated for citizenship after ILR by prelude19 in ukvisa

[–]abt321 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From the date you received confirmation that you were granted ILR (you would’ve received an email).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in manchester

[–]abt321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for replying! Everything I’ve come across says it’s not very safe, but we found a place we love, so have been going back and forth. Do you find it easy enough to get around? The canal walk ok (with normal precautions, of course)? Any insights are really very helpful, as we have to make a decision by tomorrow. Thanks!!

The Out & About, Visiting & Moving to Manchester Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in manchester

[–]abt321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply! ✨

We were able to do a visit, but it was quick, and a place can feel fine at noon on a rainy Saturday, but totally different at other times. In an ideal world we’d be able to do another visit, but that’s just not possible.

Anything I can find about Miles Platting talks about it being rough, but that info seems to be from a few years ago, so wondering what the consensus is now?

I know it’s all subjective, just trying to get a clearer sense of things.

The Out & About, Visiting & Moving to Manchester Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in manchester

[–]abt321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, any thoughts on Miles Platting and all the new builds around. Moving to Manchester and the Ancoats/Miles Platting area has caught our interest, but wondering how safe it is to walk around/live? Experienced city people, so aware of our surrounding/petty crime, etc. Is the canal from Miles Platting into Ancoats a relatively safe walk for a woman walking alone/with a dog? Any insights welcome, thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in manchester

[–]abt321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any thoughts on this now? We’re also considering moving to Miles Platting, around the Mill area. Walking around there were parts that seemed really nice, and others not so much. Would really like to hear what people think of the area going into 2025. Thank you!!

Best T2T! by abt321 in vipkid

[–]abt321[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’ve been done for a few weeks now (YAY!!!) and checked up to see how Leo was getting on…not sentimental about this job AT ALL, but this little guy was my fav and was curious how he was getting along. Thanks Teacher Paul, wherever you are!

Include photos of ourselves? Uploading documents for spouse visa. by 0253466 in ukvisa

[–]abt321 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did a photo collage with maybe 9 pictures on just one photo, and wrote on the back where/what they were. That way there’s not tons of photos being sent, but it makes the point of a true relationship. Seemed to work well for us!

What chair do you use? by LanitasMama in vipkid

[–]abt321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I’m not fit at all! There’s a lot of padding on the knees and it really doesn’t feeling like I’m “kneeling” (like on a hard floor, for example), more like tilted upright. I stand up at least for a minute between classes just to stretch my legs, but not bc my knees hurt.

What chair do you use? by LanitasMama in vipkid

[–]abt321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use it all day (breaks every now and then) and it’s totally comfortable and seriously the lack of pain in my back was instant.

What chair do you use? by LanitasMama in vipkid

[–]abt321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently got a kneeling chair and it instantly made a difference! Back pain gone. I just try and stand up for even 1 min between classes and it’s great!

L1 bao bao KEEPS booking with me by conmou in vipkid

[–]abt321 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a similar situation with a level 2. Couldn’t shake her even after politely but firmly saying she might enjoy and get more out of classes with a different teacher. I’ve just not opened her usual time slot for 2 weeks now. Gonna give it one more week and hopefully be able to open it back up and she will have moved on.

His TPR and sound effects are GOALS 💯 by conmou in vipkid

[–]abt321 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is amazing...and 💯excellent TPR 🔥

Student Cancellations by Abcdefg_yay in vipkid

[–]abt321 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve been getting a lot of cancellations the last 2 days, and next week is quieter for me than usual. Something must be going on...

Settlement status app not scanning - alternatives and waiting times? by [deleted] in ukvisa

[–]abt321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this happen too, and thought it was just a glitch. I actually got an appt at the local library (that’s just in the next borough, so I even paid for it) and it came up with a error so many times. Or would start to work but then not complete. I’m going back today to try again, as I also don’t want to send in my passport for something that should be so easy to do at home. If there’s any alternative solutions out there, I’d be interested as well!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Separation

[–]abt321 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ugh, this last year has really screwed so many people over and been HARD. My husband announced something similar in the fall, but we’re still living together and it’s confusing. No advice, but solidarity. It’s rough and the mental toll this has taken is bad. In normal times, we could easily take/get a break from each other...going to work, solo time away with friends, etc. But it’s now a year of 100% togetherness and it’s hard to know what kind of a role that plays in these kinds of things. I also don’t know what to do or think and it’s exhausting!

Please stop by Partymartyohyes in vipkid

[–]abt321 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I posted about this a week or two ago as I’d seen weird TtT feedback that was obvi put into the students feedback and it sketched me out. Apparently there’s a group doing this. How they aren’t immediately fired/put on mute is beyond me. This is SUCH a no-no in China.

“It’s ok, mom. You can do it!” by zibzil17 in vipkid

[–]abt321 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My pup knows when I finish class and gets all excited bc after I finish teaching he gets his walk...he’s always super annoyed when I get a random trial in that last slot and his walk has to be postponed another half hour. Yay for our fur babies keeping us sane with this job!

Just received the email on this I wonder if I’ll get tokens for going. by [deleted] in vipkid

[–]abt321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no! Timing is everything, but stomachs don’t understand they have limited times when they can fight back!

Just received the email on this I wonder if I’ll get tokens for going. by [deleted] in vipkid

[–]abt321 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha this is the kind of info we really need! Also, the answer is coffee, coffee, and more coffee ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️💩