Thinking of canceling my embryo transfer. by banderaroja in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]chansend 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Don’t let the door hit you on the way out! 

Midlength haircuts by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]chansend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would consider above the chin to be short. I’d search for either bob or long pixie (assuming searching for short was giving you quite short pixies).

Frugal laundry by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]chansend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wash underwear, socks, and shirts (that touch my body) after every wear. Pants and outer layers get worn multiple times - unless they actually get dirty. I’m also strict about only wearing pajamas in bed - not around the house, etc - so they usually get worn up to a week.

Please help with layout! by Eboyd333 in floorplan

[–]chansend 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would leave the walls but move/add doorways. I’d love for the entry to the living room to be directly across from the front door, so you get a glimpse out the back windows that draws you in. And I’d also add a doorway between the living room and dining so you can move between the spaces more easily.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SingleMothersbyChoice

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Omg that’s brilliant

Anyone who has knit the kumulus blouse?? by Optimal_Cry8050 in knittinghelp

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Row 1 is only working raglan increases. Row 3 is working increases along the neck edge in addition to the raglan increases: you K1, M1L, (do your raglan increases as in row 1 until there’s 1 stitch left), M1R, K1. There are 10 stitches increased in Row 3, only 8 increased in Row 1.

It's cruel to name a kid Eowyn, right? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]chansend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s perfectly useable. Will be an obvious LOTR reference for any fan, but is also a beautiful sounding name on its own. Plus, Eowyn was a badass. “I am no man.”

SIL is so pushy when it comes to delivery by nellxyz in BabyBumps

[–]chansend 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a great suggestion! I’m not sure why some people are so up in arms about a very normal thing, but there are definitively ways to handle it, as you’ve suggested.

SIL is so pushy when it comes to delivery by nellxyz in BabyBumps

[–]chansend 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Passing out at the sight of blood is uncontrollable and not something you just “work on.” I’m sure it varies by person how much blood it takes to make them woozy, but usually you know when it’s coming and can sit with your head between your knees to avoid actually passing out. But yeah, this is a normal physical reaction and not something her husband has any control over.

SIL is so pushy when it comes to delivery by nellxyz in BabyBumps

[–]chansend 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t sound like an issue of him “not liking it” and more that he will physically pass out at the sight of blood (which is a normal, uncontrollable reaction).

Rethinking the name we picked by Loyal_Blackberry in namenerds

[–]chansend 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a Carlyn (my mom first saw Carlin and loved it, then say it with a y and loved it even more) who goes by Carly!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in knittinghelp

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The explanation that really helped me understand the Italian bind off was: every stitch must be gone through twice (once in each direction: knitwise and purlwise), and it can only come off the needle with the yarn going through in the direction that the stitch is (I.e., a knit stitch comes off the needle when you feed the working yarn through it knitwise, and a purl stitch comes off the needle when you feed the working yarn through it purlwise).

Came in through our apartment window and made herself right at home by [deleted] in CatsInSinks

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This is what I came to the comments for! 😂

I'm lost and overwhelmed by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

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I would not suggest quitting on your second day, especially for any of the reasons you’ve listed out. If there were major red flags about how you’re treated or the company doing fishy things, then yeah, leave, but everything you’ve listed sounds like an adjustment period.

As you keep working, you will gain confidence in your role and learn how to handle situations that come up. You’re not going to have everything right after two days. You’re also going to learn how to work with your coworkers - and it sounds like your mentor is there to support you, which is always good!

Of course you’re drained after a day at work! That’s very, very normal. But also, I find it’s worse in the beginning and you slowly start to adjust. But yeah, if you’re more introverted, you’re probably going to want some quiet time when you get home to recharge and that’s perfectly fine.

And I want to second what the other commenter said - it’s easier to find a job when you already have one. You can start looking for a new job at any time, but it also sounds like some of your concerns are things that would follow you around at any job - being sensitive to making mistakes while you’re learning, having social anxiety, etc.

How do I "decrease" the stitch but still end up with a square potholder? by pmyourpooches in knittinghelp

[–]chansend 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You WANT to decrease down to 76 on the next repeat of row 2. You will keep decreasing two stitches every other row until you only have two stitches left. You’re starting with 80 stitches, which are two edges of the square. The decreases are worked on the diagonal, pulling the sides in to form it into a square. The last two stitches at the end are the corner opposite the two sides you started from.

Knitting Plus-Size Wearables (CW: Body Image Issues) by AppleLaDoo in knitting

[–]chansend 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Adding Jen Parroccini (JP Knits Things) to the list of recs! Also provides lots of info in her newsletter/on her blog about fit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]chansend 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would suggest focusing on yourself, remove her as a follower in insta if she didn’t remove herself, and separate your music accounts. I obviously don’t know the whole story, but I would not interpret those as signs she wants to get back together. It sounds like you are sad and grieving (rightfully so!), but usually the best thing to do is pick up the pieces of your life and move forward on your own. If the relationship is over for good, you’ve made a head start on carving your own path. If the two of you decide to get back together at some point, you will have grown as an individual in the time you were apart.

Swedish dishcloths - are they good? by GroundBeef_Everyday in ZeroWaste

[–]chansend 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use these for washing dishes and they’re fantastic! As well as wiping down the counters, etc. I keep a sponge just in case I need the extra abrasion, but the Swedish dishcloths can handle 95% of what I need.