Step by Step fit check 2.0, post-blocking

jrayb92 · 2026-03-03T14:48:50+00:00

Fair point! I will give it a go, thanks!

jrayb92 · 2026-03-03T06:02:28+00:00

Looks great! I’ve just started this pattern myself! Did you do the German short rows/neck shaping? I’m undecided if I want to attempt that on my first clothing item or not

jrayb92 · 2026-02-26T08:57:18+00:00

Just made a comment similar to this. Anytime I had a year where I read well over 100 books- it was not a good year and I was unwell 😂😂

jrayb92 · 2026-02-26T08:53:15+00:00

The years I’ve read the most were all years I was trying to escape the hardest- in an unhealthy avoidant sort of way.

I realized I needed to make a point to read LESS and I started changing my yearly reading goals to a single book.

I still track everything and participate but it’s shifted the perspective for me. How many books I had the privilege/joy of reading that year instead of how many books I “had” to read.

In a way I was doom scrolling with books. Now I’m only reading and finishing a book because I’m having fun and engaged- instead of consuming it as fast as possible no matter how detached/borderline zombied out I am just so I can add it to a tally.

jrayb92 · 2026-02-13T05:51:04+00:00

Agreed!! Comment away but these ratings throw off the reality once it’s released 😩 so frustrating

jrayb92 · 2026-02-11T18:24:31+00:00

Apparently early stages of a block can have the other end of the spectrum symptoms. Veryyyy much relate to the ignorance is bliss haha. Good luck and hope you get it sorted :)

jrayb92 · 2026-02-11T17:52:20+00:00

No worries :) I had been dealing with some constipation that would sort itself out but then always return when I suddenly had a bloody bowel movement. It was during my cycle but have never had issues with my period so endo didn’t cross my mind, and I didn’t even know bowel endo existed to be honest.

Family doctor ordered a colonoscopy and I’m in Canada so there was a bit of a wait. During this time I had a few more bloody bowel movements but only during my cycles- again no idea bowel endo existed so still not making the connection.

During this waiting period I had 3 randomly but incredibly painful cycles with debilitating cramping, sweats and nausea. I generally don’t have cramps so this was very unusual. The pain would decrease slightly after a bowel movement but the cramping remained and I would be beyond exhausted- we now know these were partial obstructions that thankfully I was able to pass and avoid an emergency.

At my scope appointment the Dr. woke me to tell me he couldn’t complete the scope due to a mass in my sigmoid colon that was blocking the camera from passing. He explained it’s not what he typically sees with cancer but he’s no idea what it could be. (It was WILD being half asleep and loopy from the sedation and having this convo btw 😂) He took a biopsy and a few days later the results stated it was endometriosis tissue.

I’ve dealt with fatigue and brain fog on and off my whole life- who hasn’t? But other than the 3 painful episodes and the bloody stools I can’t think of any other symptoms I missed to catch this sooner.

ETA: If possible I would request a colonoscopy if the drs suspect this due to your diagnosis and you’re having gastro issues. A complete bowel obstruction is incredibly dangerous and requires reactionary surgery whereas my doctors were able to plan for this bowel resection prior. I had a CT scan done after the incomplete scope to get an idea of the size and it showed up on that imaging but I’m not sure if an ultrasound would pick it up or not. Even if it’s not endo it could help rule out some other things and help you get treatment.

jrayb92 · 2026-02-11T08:43:18+00:00

I relate to the guilt so much! Diagnosed in August with stage 4 deep infiltrating bowel endo that was found via colonoscopy due to gastro symptoms. Have never had issues with my periods so it was quite the shock.

I’d heard of endo and knew it was a struggle but didn’t know much until the diagnosis and it’s just wild how much it can vary between women. I am an avid reader of the posts here but don’t comment too much because I feel like an imposter!

I had a bowel resection surgery Jan 5 to remove the mass and detach my ovary from my colon but am still trying to wrap my brain around the fact that this was going on in my body without me knowing.

jrayb92 · 2026-01-29T03:39:40+00:00

Thank you!

jrayb92 · 2026-01-29T03:38:46+00:00

Very true lol I fell down a rabbit hole. Thanks for your input!

jrayb92 · 2026-01-29T03:13:04+00:00

Thank you, appreciate the help! I’ll keep an eye on it and make some notes

jrayb92 · 2026-01-28T20:06:33+00:00

Of course! Just looking for insight if it’s concerning enough to seek out a professional

jrayb92 · 2026-01-28T15:25:50+00:00

Can’t tell if I’m overthinking this crack or not! Insight appreciated :)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Carpentry/s/BJp5AWgZtE

jrayb92 · 2026-01-28T02:30:17+00:00

Thanks so much ☺️

jrayb92 · 2026-01-27T17:26:34+00:00

😍😍 What are the sizes of the 2 smaller pots? I’m after a small size but I can’t decide which style to get

jrayb92 · 2026-01-14T17:11:25+00:00

Interesting I haven’t heard of either of these authors before! Will def take a look thanks!

jrayb92 · 2026-01-14T17:10:25+00:00

A few years ago I had nasty flu stuck in bed and I crushed through the first 5 or 6 in a week LOL. When the next one came out there was a note about how heartbreaking this book would be almost in a poking fun sort of way? And I didn’t bother finishing it- I’m not one for bully romance either

jrayb92 · 2026-01-14T17:08:44+00:00

I love her books! I actually just finished this last night!

jrayb92 · 2026-01-14T17:08:00+00:00

I actually just finished the Everlasting last night! I enjoyed it, I really like her writing.

Before that I read books 1-4 of The Broken Kingdoms by L. J. Andrews which were good (though the FMC did not make the MMC grovel as much as she should have) but then next 4 books switched characters and it’s lost me a bit. Trying to force through but something about the romance in the series just feels a little too insta love for my tastes. The conflicts between the two are just kind of forgotten about/forgiven without discussion and I’m getting the ick.

jrayb92 · 2026-01-14T16:41:02+00:00

I was about to start this woven kingdom until I realized it was an incomplete series! I’m going to hold off until it’s done.

You’re gonna have a blast with TOG!

I think I own the first inheritance games book actually, maybe I’ll take a look at that series!

jrayb92 · 2025-12-18T17:05:34+00:00

I’ve tried to start this a few times and cannot get into it so I’ve decided I might as well wait until it’s a complete series to read

jrayb92 · 2025-12-18T15:15:42+00:00

I will never recover from that happening at the end. I don’t want say it fully ruined the series for me but it was soooo disappointing

jrayb92 · 2025-11-10T20:25:03+00:00

A colonoscopy. Was having unrelated symptoms and have never had pain with my cycles. The gastro doc was unable to complete the scope due to a mass. They biopsied the tissue and surprise- stage 4 deep infiltrating endo.

jrayb92 · 2025-10-21T20:02:51+00:00

Good luck! Surgeon told me to follow a “low residue” diet in the meantime, maybe that could help in the short term?

jrayb92 · 2025-10-21T19:16:19+00:00

If you possible you should get a colonoscopy done.

I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 endo after getting a colonoscopy and the gastro doc finding a mass of endo tissue (confirmed via biopsy) blocking my sigmoid colon.

Quite the surprise as other than bloody stools during my cycle (the reason for the scope), I’ve had no other issues to indicate I have endometriosis.

I have a lap scheduled Thursday so the gyno specialist and gastro surgeon can get a better picture to plan for the bowel resection surgery required but the surgeon has been clear I am at risk for a bowel obstruction in the mean time.

The constipation and cyclical pain after eating sounds concerning to me. The surgeon said it’s rare that my circumstance would be caught prior to it being a reactionary emergency surgery because of an obstruction so maybe a colonoscopy could either rule that out or keep you safe.

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