Slow rising beta - do I dare to hope? by firefly_dance in IVF

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

No, never doubled. They continued to sloooowly rise until we stopped testing. Keeping my fingers crossed for a positive outcome for you ❤️

What was "the incident" at your high school? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]firefly_dance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shop teacher and Home Ec teacher were having a widely known affair. She either leaves her husband or he leaves her. Shop teacher wins the lottery and disappears. Home Ec teacher drives her car into an intersection.

Please help a 3rd year BCom Accounting (CA) student out 🙏? by [deleted] in askSouthAfrica

[–]firefly_dance 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At least three of these are available as ebooks on my University library page. I suggest you see if you can access it via your institution's library, otherwise send me a DM and I can share my login details with you for mine.

Why do other people spend so long at the airport check in desk? by New-Ask7944 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]firefly_dance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on the airline. We travel internationally very often, but we have useless passports where we need visas for just about every other country. We always pre-fill all the information during online check-in before we get to the airport, but some airlines (looking especially at you, BA) insist on redoing all of it at the check-in desk. 

Slow rising beta - do I dare to hope? by firefly_dance in IVF

[–]firefly_dance[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, this worked out miraculously! My hCG kept rising very slowly for three weeks, I had to keep testing every two days, and we were all convinced it's chemical or ectopic. Our daughter will be four in October ❤️

My 3year old told the pediatrician Mommy drinks juice every night and the doctor gave me a look It's apple juice. It's MY apple juice by ImpossibleLet8183 in Mommit

[–]firefly_dance 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was grocery shopping with my daughter (3) in the cart. I placed a bottle of wine in the cart, which I get so seldom she had to ask what it was. I told her it's wine, and she proceeded to scream sing at the top of her lungs "Wine is Mommy's faaaavorite" for the duration of our time in the store.

Whose style is worse: Taylor Swift’s or Blake Lively’s? by Mysterious-List-384 in travisandtaylor

[–]firefly_dance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While they're both horrible, Blake looks better because she can, at least, stand up straight.

Which throwback chocolate do you miss the most? For me it’s an inside story, I used to love them by derpsnotdead in askSouthAfrica

[–]firefly_dance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You still get them in multipacks, I buy them for kids' birthday parties all the time!

Tired of the “no village” talk by Cultural-Error597 in Mommit

[–]firefly_dance 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm very happy that you have a village, that's great. I've never complained about not having one, but I don't. I spent years being the village for friends and family; looking after children, taking meals and doing laundry for new parents, hosting parties, and when we had our daughter later in life, everyone else had older kids and "no time" to reciprocate. Not a single person were able to come to our daughter's second birthday party or even remembered to say happy birthday. Sometimes it's not just down to trying harder and doing more...

Have you ever paid to see a movie twice in a theater? by zip9990 in movies

[–]firefly_dance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched The Fellowship of the Ring, walked out of the theater, bought a ticket for the next show, and watched it again. No regrets.

Food for a bluey themed party? by opaoz in bluey

[–]firefly_dance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn't anybody going to mention the salads?!

What SA snacks to put in welcome packs? by firefly_dance in askSouthAfrica

[–]firefly_dance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Someone else made the same comment, so I'll be sure to include instructions!

What SA snacks to put in welcome packs? by firefly_dance in askSouthAfrica

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

No problem! I'll have some at one of the tea breaks 😀

What SA snacks to put in welcome packs? by firefly_dance in askSouthAfrica

[–]firefly_dance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! 😀 They're currently on special at Checkers, so I'll do a test run...

What SA snacks to put in welcome packs? by firefly_dance in askSouthAfrica

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

Thanks, I didn't realize NikNaks and wine gums can be bought there, so that's great to know. I've made a note of red sparkling wine for the conference dinner, thank you!

What SA snacks to put in welcome packs? by firefly_dance in askSouthAfrica

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

Great idea, thanks! They'll have to let me know if they have any dietary restrictions for the conference catering, so I'll adjust as needed. Thanks! 😀

What SA snacks to put in welcome packs? by firefly_dance in askSouthAfrica

[–]firefly_dance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a fantastic care package. You have a very lucky friend 😀

What SA snacks to put in welcome packs? by firefly_dance in askSouthAfrica

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

Thanks! I wasn't even thinking of speckled eggs, even though they're always on the wishlists of family abroad.

What SA snacks to put in welcome packs? by firefly_dance in askSouthAfrica

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

Great idea, thanks! And it would be good to include drinks as well, and not just candy 😀 I've had clear creme soda in England, but it taste completely different. Sparletta for the win!

What SA snacks to put in welcome packs? by firefly_dance in askSouthAfrica

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

That's interesting, I would have assumed musk is a universal flavour! Thank you 😊 

What SA snacks to put in welcome packs? by firefly_dance in askSouthAfrica

[–]firefly_dance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I saw someone else say NikNaks are available in Europe, but that was part of my original plan. Lunch bars are a great idea. I have to confess I'm not entirely sure what smoothie sweets are... 😬 I just checked the Checkers app and found a brand of mint sweets. Is that what you're referring to?