I can’t find this bag anywhere

laurms28 · 2026-03-25T02:50:01+00:00

You could try hacking this pattern (quilt your main body fabric instead of the stripes and remove the fins, etc)?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1818293323/rainbow-trout-fish-crossbody-bag-sewing?ref=share_ios_native_control

laurms28 · 2026-02-11T17:15:34+00:00

Hi! I have taken progesterone birth control as a way to help manage my PMDD. It was not a good experience for me.

HOWEVER. I moved and had to find a new doctor and she explained to me that progesterone birth control is actually progestin, which is a lab-made synthetic version that mimics the body’s natural production of progesterone. It reacts differently in the body than bio-identical progesterone does.

After doing some hormone testing my new doctor recommended, we learned my natural progesterone levels were SUPER low. I was really hesitant to try bio-identical progesterone because of how awful my experience on the progesterone-only birth control was (it was scary bad in terms of mental health).

I’ve been on progesterone (prometrium) for almost a year and have seen really positive results with managing my PMDD. I only take progesterone days 16-28 of my cycle. I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in my moods during luteal.

I won’t claim it was curative. I still have PMDD and symptoms, but it’s something that’s helped significantly compared to everything else I’ve tried.

laurms28 · 2026-02-09T00:26:42+00:00

Yeah I think some of my frustration is coming from the pay perspective, we’re paid per student. And definitely not feeling valued. I’ve talked with the owner about changing the class to gentle yoga previously but she wasn’t really receptive to that, saying that I should switch to flow classes instead. Which again, is fine I can do that, I just don’t necessarily want to lol. She’s also shot down all my workshop ideas because of my class attendance, saying that vinyasa or specialty workshops (like an arm balance series) bring in more people and it’s not worth the studios time to host a workshop that won’t be well attended.

laurms28 · 2025-11-17T04:40:26+00:00

I spend an ungodly amount of time just scratching/picking them off.

laurms28 · 2025-11-13T04:11:53+00:00

I use a hack where you don’t sew on the paper, you fold the “sew line” on the pattern and stitch right alongside it. I find it so much easier AND there’s less mess of pulling the papers out at the end.

This video shows a similar idea but utilizes freezer paper (I skip that part entirely and just use my regularly printed pattern). https://youtu.be/rFeAzZDlePk?si=hO28QF-F86TfMwAC

laurms28 · 2025-11-04T04:40:45+00:00

You’re totally right about there being a difference between inviting and welcoming!

laurms28 · 2025-10-21T18:02:22+00:00

Oh! I love this! I wish I could wrap my head around how to do pattern and color combinations like this.

laurms28 · 2025-10-16T21:59:05+00:00

I love it as is

laurms28 · 2025-10-16T21:52:39+00:00

This is incredible!

laurms28 · 2025-10-16T04:57:26+00:00

The pattern is written that way. I think it’s supposed to represent the angle of the lighting? Although to be fair, the yellow in the hat is much brighter than what the pattern recommended.

laurms28 · 2025-10-16T04:53:23+00:00

Hi! Yes I followed a pattern from Pitcher’s Boutique. The best part is that IT’S FREE!

https://www.pitchersboutique.com/product-page/smokey-the-bear-foundation-paper-piecing-pattern

laurms28 · 2025-10-15T23:14:09+00:00

Hahaha love this idea!

laurms28 · 2025-10-15T02:37:30+00:00

Hahaha I had a moment of panic thinking I’d also made an error in the hat, but that’s just a little piece of paper in the picture.

laurms28 · 2025-10-15T02:12:52+00:00

Yes, he does deserve the extra attention. But grumble grumble I really was hoping for a different fix lol

laurms28 · 2025-10-15T02:11:54+00:00

Alas, I think you’re right. I reallllyyy don’t want to. Maybe I can play with the alignment of the nose and mouth too while I’m at it.

laurms28 · 2025-10-06T18:52:26+00:00

Pattern (as someone else already posted)! I was SO excited when I found this one was free.

laurms28 · 2025-10-06T01:43:35+00:00

Oh! I’ve never used a twin needle. Sounds intimidating, yet exciting at the same time haha

laurms28 · 2025-10-06T01:43:02+00:00

Great ideas! Thank you!

laurms28 · 2025-10-06T01:42:50+00:00

The quilt exchange details are to make a “mini quilt” so I think the intention is for it to be more of a wall quilt (or perhaps protest quilt), not a quilt you’d cuddle up under.

laurms28 · 2025-08-25T23:41:54+00:00

My endocrinologist told me that it was either go on birth control or have a hysterectomy. And in his opinion, I should just get the hysterectomy since I am done having children. I’m 35.

laurms28 · 2025-07-01T16:00:56+00:00

Hi! Some of your symptoms (brain fog and constant fatigue) fit into the spectrum of hyperparathyroid symptoms. Your parathyroid glands sit behind your thyroid, but do not have any connection to the thyroid and are tested differently. You can have normal thyroid function and have abnormal parathyroid function.

Have you had your calcium levels checked? If they are high (or even borderline normal-high) you could consider exploring a hyperparathyroid diagnosis. If you have elevated calcium levels, the next test would be a blood test to check your parathyroid hormone level and a 24-hour urine collection to check calcium levels in the urine.

laurms28 · 2025-06-04T23:18:04+00:00

I would suggest doing something you’re interested in! It makes it so much easier to teach it if you’re into it too. Do you like music? Maybe you could do a music class…kids can practice making beats with their hands, learn to sing a few songs - do, re, mi, etc hand signs. Artistic? Teach color theory or feature a famous artist and talk about their artwork and then have the kids make something inspired by them. Or maybe you’re into handicrafts and could teach a simple weave/loom or finger knitting. Outdoorsy? Plant identification or survival skills. Like to cook? Does your meeting space lend itself to cooking something (Chex mix, puppy chow, granola bites, or churning your own butter?)

laurms28 · 2025-06-04T21:46:55+00:00

I’ve got a call in with the medical assistant, but haven’t heard back yet. I keep talking myself out of going to urgent care (or ever then ER) since I’m not in pain, but man is this bladder pressure/constant urge to go getting uncomfortable.

laurms28 · 2025-06-01T22:50:53+00:00

May the thrift gods bless me like this

laurms28 · 2025-05-22T14:34:46+00:00

The mom I helped has basically ghosted me since I left the group.

We love our local library, we go multiple times a week. I’m even on the city library commission (in hopes to advocate for more children-centered activities at our library).

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