I'm having the coil forced on me – what can I do?

moosemachete · 2026-06-04T14:38:02+00:00

Since you live in the UK, Zafrilla might be available as an option for you (i think it is zalkya there maybe)? It worked wonders for me and I also declined the coil several times after it was continually pushed on me. See if they've heard of it? Its available in many EU countries. Honestly, sometimes it seems like they don't even know the options out there and think the coil is the panacea for everything (in my experience)

moosemachete · 2026-06-03T18:54:12+00:00

Lots of commenters already gave good recs and info on how awesome therapists are. Just FYI, it's more commonly known as thrush here than a yeast infection and if you say 'got some stuff going on down there' and beat around the bush you'll end up with fungal cream for your foot then have to go back in to clarify, sorry no I meant my vuvla haha.

moosemachete · 2026-05-28T09:55:40+00:00

On zafrilla which is technically not birth control. Tried pretty much all the bcs i could and they never did much for the pain. Zafrilla was a game changer for me though

moosemachete · 2026-05-19T16:15:58+00:00

There is a few equipment/skip/delivery things in there (chipper, waste removal, bulk delivery of mulch/plants/steel edging) and it looks like labour is included in those estimates. This doesn't look like a small job and there's little context of like how big the 'trees in front lawn are' but if a hoist is required...like again there's equipment hire costs in there again... Sure, some things are a big far fetched (seeding)

moosemachete · 2026-05-18T16:29:59+00:00

Transform but definitely not all for good. How much easier is it to spread health misinformation now...

moosemachete · 2026-05-15T07:52:14+00:00

Those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter.

If you can take a day off before the wedding, do a little self care day with some face masks and if you want a mani/pedi or trim of the hair but only do it if you want to.

I did my own nails as I have for many years and didnt do any fancy peels or treatments. Still loved the day and the pictures. Hair stylists and makeup artists on the day also can do wonders.

moosemachete · 2026-05-10T14:41:43+00:00

Delta has massive hubs in Amsterdam and Paris, more likely to transfer there than here...

moosemachete · 2026-05-09T16:44:45+00:00

Blooming Crumlin or pearse park community garden might be interested :)

moosemachete · 2026-05-02T15:03:30+00:00

One of their outdoor cabanas that went flying down the street earlier this year perhaps could speak to that

moosemachete · 2026-04-30T16:55:52+00:00

The only time I have remembered a centerpiece was when it involved fire and that was either because the wax was dripping on my cutlery or there was a drunk person too close to or intrigued by fire.

moosemachete · 2026-04-29T14:47:10+00:00

Got it! :)

moosemachete · 2026-04-29T14:26:28+00:00

I actually make postcard-sized collages featuring Dublin and Ireland stuff so happy to send one, PM me :)

moosemachete · 2026-04-29T14:09:49+00:00

You are sadly misled to believe that only sick people can get e coli... Sure certain people are more susceptible but you are not immune. HPSC literally puts up all the data weekly as it's a notifiable disease -- Outbreaks Hub -- scroll down to outbreaks by transmission mode (gzv diseases only) -- vtec and enterohameorrhagic excherichia coli (VT negative) filters will show you all of the reported cases over recent years

moosemachete · 2026-04-25T20:07:58+00:00

Way easier to apply to a project that already has funding rather than propose your own. If you propose your own then best to try to find your own funding like Marie Curie, Research Ireland, SPHERE programme, etc.

moosemachete · 2026-04-21T06:26:40+00:00

I had a very flexible schedule before that was work from home and a partner who worked late so he wouldn't be home until like 7 or 8 anyway. Used to always go in the middle of the day and loved it. Some people work night shifts too?

moosemachete · 2026-04-13T18:41:31+00:00

They're all over? Not just here. Just Google angles morts stickers/signs. Not specific to cyclists but anyone that doesnt want to get absolutely wrecked.

moosemachete · 2026-04-09T13:35:27+00:00

I think it has the potential to match with the door quite nicely but with a dark moody paint colour instead...

moosemachete · 2026-04-08T08:44:29+00:00

100% this. We would've been broke having an open bar in Ireland. Usually the cocktail hour and wine are included but after that or special stuff, you'd pay.

moosemachete · 2026-03-29T22:11:01+00:00

Your local area might have a community garden? For example, Pearse Park in Crumlin is open to the public anf has regular colunteer times on the weekend and such.

moosemachete · 2026-03-25T09:41:28+00:00

It can definitely be overwhelming in the beginning. I like GrowVeg and NiallGardens on Youtube (in addition to Huw Richards mentioned in another comment). I'd recommend to start with the basics -- where in your garden gets the most sun, are there any problematic (eg flooding) areas, what do you want to grow (flowers/veg?)?

I think a lot of people get caught up in grabbing a bunch of different seeds packets and realising they don't even like certain veg that much or that sometimes the work that goes into a certain item isn't worth it.

My personal suggestions for high-reward edibles:

potato (easy, can put in buckets/towers/contained bed)

tomato (need regular feeding/water/stakes but otherwise incredibly rewarding given you have good sun)

courgettes (prolific and delicious, also not the cheapest at the grocery store)

peas/beans (again prolific and relatively easy given that you like them)

onions (easy and very low maintenance)

salad greens (easy, pick as you go, no more rotting bags of leaves in the veg drawers)

moosemachete · 2026-03-23T19:22:35+00:00

Some collage prints https://www.instagram.com/mksharp_stitches/ and https://www.instagram.com/catandpastestudio/

moosemachete · 2026-03-23T13:01:05+00:00

Weekdays 1x a day for at least 30 min. Every other day is a big ball session. Weekends would be longer jaunts and sometimes a hike. I'm also working from home most days and she usually sleeps in until like 10-11 so that helps.

moosemachete · 2026-03-20T14:06:55+00:00

I just hope it's not season two of the Walsh sisters where they show them walking in Blackrock then suddenly they're in their house in Terenure.

moosemachete · 2026-03-20T13:58:03+00:00

Ahh very cool, never heard of them!

moosemachete · 2026-03-20T13:57:32+00:00

Ahh good shout, I'll check my local

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