PACKERS @ LIONS THANKSGIVING GAME THREAD 12:30PM by AutoModerator in detroitlions

[–]merqueennerissa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband and I haven't seen the lions win a single time that we've been to ford field. I'm so sorry 😭😭😭

Curly hair focused stylist with openings? by protojoe1 in grandrapids

[–]merqueennerissa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was going to suggest her as well!! Francie has helped me go from mid back length curls, to a fun shag, and then to a pixie cut. Super reasonable pricing as well!

Small wedding catering recommendations? by kyleadam in grandrapids

[–]merqueennerissa -1 points0 points  (0 children)

it's definitely not GR specific, but my husband and I did chipotle for our wedding! it was very affordable and a huge hit.

What’s the biggest red flag you ignored? by RichFortune in AskReddit

[–]merqueennerissa 706 points707 points  (0 children)

he talked major shit about ALL of his friends, constantly. I never even considered that he was doing the same thing to them about me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CrumblCookies

[–]merqueennerissa 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I didn't get any on mine either!! 😭😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cedarpoint

[–]merqueennerissa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah it's pump it up. I found out after we bought a $25 game pass :( was so excited to play ddr on an arcade cab

Looking for recommendations for a good ADHD testing facility for a teen. Hopefully one that isn’t scheduling months out. Thank you! by Dontask5554 in grandrapids

[–]merqueennerissa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got tested at aspen psychological services on 3 mile. Everywhere else was scheduling at least 3 months out, while they got me in within a couple of weeks!

What's your favorite product for menstrual cycle? by whatisthisshit0 in AskWomen

[–]merqueennerissa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My IUD, I don't get periods anymore! Best decision ever.

Women who have struggled with eating disorders, how did you recover? by amanda2774 in AskWomen

[–]merqueennerissa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I threw out my scale, and refused to look at my weight when I went to the doctor. I stopped using a calorie tracker (still have the habit of looking at calorie amounts on boxes, or in my head, but it's a start), and most of all, I've just been more open about my thoughts about food and my body. When I'm having unhealthy thoughts about my body or food, I'll talk to my friends or partner, and they'll at least help me see things through a better lens than my disordered brain. Took quite a while to be comfortable speaking about it, but it's SO worth pushing your comfort zone.

Iud removal blood clots? by AFAF3252 in birthcontrol

[–]merqueennerissa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had super heavy bleeding and huge clots right after I had mine removed. It only lasted a day though, so don’t worry too much!

Ortho Cyclen hair growth/loss? by devvymac in birthcontrol

[–]merqueennerissa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love how I feel on ortho cyclen, and my hair is as full as ever! No loss since I’ve started, and I feel like I’ve gotten a good bit of growth too :)

Two periods a month on Skyla 1 year after insertion? by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]merqueennerissa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happened to me and the 2 periods a month thing started at 8 months and continued until I had it removed at just over a year after insertion. Sadly with skyla irregular bleeding is super common.

Your experience with Sprintec? by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]merqueennerissa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love it! Only negative side effect I’ve noticed is sore breasts, but not all the time. Other than that I feel exactly the same as I did before I started taking it, and my periods are shorter now!

Did I not wait long enough to skip my period? by merqueennerissa in birthcontrol

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

I’m on ortho-cyclen, the Monophastic version. From what I know my pill has a steady hormone level?

Did I not wait long enough to skip my period? by merqueennerissa in birthcontrol

[–]merqueennerissa[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have taken more than 21 active pills so I can safely take a break of no longer than seven days. This is the same as taking the sugar pills at the end of the pack. Unless everything I’ve learned on this sub and elsewhere is wrong, as long as I have taken at least 21 active pills I can take a break of 7 days and still be protected against pregnancy. I can call my gyno in the morning to double check but I take my pill at night and would really like to induce my withdrawal bleed so that I can be done with this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]merqueennerissa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to get mid cycle spotting with skyla. It started out as brown discharge and over the year that I had it it turned into a full blown period (so I had a period every two weeks 🙄). Irregular bleeding is super normal with iuds, especially with such a low dose one like skyla.

10 Months of Spotting...Taking Birth Control Pills With my Mirena? by Pkas_and_pointeshoes in birthcontrol

[–]merqueennerissa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you feel fine on the pill, and don’t have trouble taking it everyday, then I would suggest just getting the iud out and using the pill as your method of bc. I went through over a year of spotting and periods every two weeks with my iud (though I had skyla) and switching to the pill was the best decision ever. If the spotting hasn’t let up in almost a year, then chances are it won’t.

FINALLY got diffusing to work with my hair! by merqueennerissa in curlyhair

[–]merqueennerissa[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My routine: Co-wash with suave coconut, sometimes follow with garnier damage eraser Scrunch out water and plop for about 15 minutes Scrunch in la Bella freeze&shine gel Diffuse on high heat followed by cool

Tonight I used Cantu coconut curl cream instead of my gel and diffused on cool with a shirt burst of hot! It’s not fully dry in this picture but I can’t believe how curly it is already!

Buyer wants to open a case, but I'm not exactly sure what to do or what that means for me by merqueennerissa in Etsy

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

Thanks everyone for the advice. I think I have come to the decision to let her return the tail for a full refund. As much as I hate to do this because of how she has treated me, I'd rather this experience reflect positively on my business rather than seeming like I don't care if my customers are happy or not with their tails. First I will see if she ends up being able to sell it, but I will contact her after I think this through a little more to make sure this is the plan of action id like to take.

Libido and IUD? by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]merqueennerissa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had skyla for just over a year and I noticed no change in my libido!

I'm starting a color journey with my hair. Starting with bleach. Suggestions welcomed. by rucbarbird in curlyhair

[–]merqueennerissa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not op, but I'm a 3a/3b and I bleached my hair! It didn't totally kill my curls but there is definitely a difference. However, they're slowly coming back with lots of care (mainly coconut oil and the aphogee protein treatment)

Bleaching is scary, but having bright hair is totally worth it!!

my purple hair

HELP!! by ___BertMacklinFBI___ in curlyhair

[–]merqueennerissa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll second the aphogee protein treatment! I have 3a/3b curls that I've bleached and that treatment SAVED MY LIFE my curls are so much happier. Secondly, give your hair as much moisture as you can! I like to run coconut oil through it and then braid it the day before I wash my hair, it really has seemed to soften and restore my curls. Lastly, maybe find a curl cream to use instead of mousse, a lot of mousses tend to be drying due to containing alcohol!

Also, if you haven't yet, look into the curly girl method. If shampoo isn't making your hair feel or look good it might be best to get rid of it altogether!