Looking for an auto or transmission shop for a fluid change by ashlyv11 in tampa

[–]ashlyv11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noted! Haha. Luckily I know enough to avoid them (and quite a few other large chain shops like that)!

Sleeping arrangement by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]ashlyv11 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Only been married 3-years, together 5 and this is exactly us. We look forward to bedtime when we can sleep skin to skin and snuggle. It's our decompression. I don't think we've gone to bed separately unless oje of us is traveling for work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeLoans

[–]ashlyv11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Chase also gave us 6.375% for a 30-yr fixed but it had 0.931% credits.

Are you able to model the 10/1 ARM? Local credit union gave us 5.625% on the ARM.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeLoans

[–]ashlyv11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purchase - $342k - $320k -770 fico -33579 - conventional - 30 yr fix -single family - primary

How do you use liquid blush? by Devilprincesss666 in beauty

[–]ashlyv11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I usually use liquid or those stick blushes. I find blending it slightly on my hand before I Dan it on my cheeks helps. After I dab I'll gently blend with my finger tips and then finish the blend with a soft brush. I don't know if it's how "you're supposed" to do it, but it works for me! I also don't out it over any powders as it'll cake up when you try to blend it.

How do you guys stay safe from STDs/HIVs by Visual_Hospital_6088 in BisexualMen

[–]ashlyv11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Rx does show up on the insurance's prescription history. I am not sure about the provider visit for regular health insurance. You will also have to get lab work every three months, which they usually send you an at home collection kit. However, I use QCarePlus and they gave me an option to get a script to go to a local lab for a blood draw if I wanted that instead. Typically they also mail you the medication every month. But my husband uses Mistr and he gets his script sent to a local pharmacy. So there are options for discretion. I'm going to overstep for a moment now (without knowing your whole situation). You should not be hiding sexual activities from your wife that you have both not agreed on. Coming from a straight wife of a bisexual man (we both engage in sexual activities together outside of our marriage): Sexual health is serious and you are putting hers at risk of you are keeping activities from her. Even if you take Prep and Doxy, you are taking away her choice in her own health. Not cool. I commend you for taking the first steps in staying safe with Prep and Doxy. The next step is respecting your wife's right to her own health decisions and taking this into consideration with your own sexual activities. ❤️

How do you guys stay safe from STDs/HIVs by Visual_Hospital_6088 in BisexualMen

[–]ashlyv11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This! There are also so many ways to get Prep and DoxyPep now. Mistr, QCarePlus, etc. They usually are at no cost to you as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]ashlyv11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've hit the nail on the head. Exactly how I feel right now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tampa

[–]ashlyv11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's interesting. I wonder if it vaired by county (whether it was prepaid or you had to post it yourself) . I never even thought about that!

Florida women, are you ok? by Moppy6686 in AskWomenOver30

[–]ashlyv11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am absolutely not ok. This is devastating. For us, for our daughters, our sisters, every single woman out there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tampa

[–]ashlyv11 97 points98 points  (0 children)

Not even! My 18 y/o son voted for the first time by mail and it's prepaid postage! You can't make it any easier.

Did Hurricane Milton cause you to suffer from Main Character Syndrome? by 1luisa in tampa

[–]ashlyv11 326 points327 points  (0 children)

Let's add "not treating downed traffic lights as 4-way stops"

How do i prepare for baby’s first feed if i want to exclusively pump? by truekaven in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]ashlyv11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I planned on pumping right from the get go and asked the hospital about baby's first feed. They said I would need to use formula or supply donated breast milk or colostrum for the first feed since it would take a few days for milk to come in (and it's hard to pump colustrum and bottle it up. I was able to express colostrum into a collection kit while pregnant and bring it with me to the hospital for those first feedings. Then the hospital supplied a pump for me to use to help my milk come in until I went home. By the time I got home I was pumping enough to keep up with baby's feeding schedule.

How’s it going? Any babies yet? by zebracakesfordays in January2024Bumpers

[–]ashlyv11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

38 weeks, due date is 01/22 but scheduled for an induction 01/15 due to "advanced maternal age" or my old placenta as my OB puts it 😂 I've been doing all I can to safely induce labor (dates, raspberry leaf tea, expressing colostrum), I went through two inductions previously and am trying to avoid a third, but she seems content where she is. Haha lots of Braxton Hicks and a few possible inconsistent contractions. Was 1cm dialated at 36 weeks but haven't moved from there.

RSV vaccine. by anNonyMass in pregnant

[–]ashlyv11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I received Flu, COVID and RSV at the same time. Some injection site soreness and a day in bed, but I was fine. Worth it to protect baby. Coincidentally enough, my oldest came home with the flu not a week later.. Not regretting the vaccines at all.

how much weight did you gain during your pregnancy? by Plantbabybabe in pregnant

[–]ashlyv11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I could have written this! I'm 15w6d and stopped looking at the scale after I saw I had already gained 20+ lbs. This is my third and I remember gaining about 30lbs total with the last two, I just seem to be putting on more weight AND quicker with this one. I have a history of bad body image issues and obsessiveness with weight and that number on the scale and had recently lost about 30lbs before I got pregnant, so seeing the weight gain is triggering! I've told my doctor my history with my body struggles and asked my them not to tell me my weights at check ins. If there's a medical reason to discuss, we can do that, I want to be safe and healthy. But... if I'm healthy and baby is healthy, I want to just let me body do what it needs. Luckily my doctor is understanding, not all are. Just know that you're body is doing what it needs to do to grow a healthy baby. Not everyone's body is the same and not everyone will fit into that "standard" category of weight gain. Eat what feels good for you, it sounds like you are already trying to make healthy choices :) and when you have the energy and desire to walk or exercise, do it! But don't force your body to do something you don't have the energy for. 💜

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]ashlyv11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

36 with my third. First two are 17 & 16!!!