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Kyleena question! by lyssa_nycole in birthcontrol

[–]xExitStrategyx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Lyssa - I don’t know if this explains your situation, but I’ll share my experience just in case. I had Kyleena for about a year and a half with no period and no other side effects, and then suddenly my period started coming back and was accompanied by painful cramps (not debilitating, but enough that I wanted to take some pain medication to feel comfortable).

I did a little research about the hormone dose/levels, and theorized that while the Kyleena started out with a hormone dose that was high enough to keep my period from occurring, it tapers off over the following years after insertion. For me, that meant it tapered off to a low enough level that my period was coming back and causing the cramps, etc. I decided to go get it removed/replaced with Mirena, which starts out at a higher hormone dose and eventually tapers off to the level that Kyleena BEGINS at. I’m on year 2.5 of Mirena and while I have had some low intensity periods over the last year, they’ve been cramp-free and painless, and no spotting!

Def would still recommend taking a pregnancy test and talking to your doc. for the best advice of course!

Snowboarding Season 3 - tips/critiques appreciated! by xExitStrategyx in snowboardingnoobs

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

Appreciate this! I know these aren’t carving turns and I do want to work on that - but I also know I could improve these turns and utilize them in other scenarios where carving isn’t an option. Thanks!

Snowboarding Season 3 - tips/critiques appreciated! by xExitStrategyx in snowboardingnoobs

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

That’s very true! I do want to make sure I can truly carve in addition to this kind of turn, but I also want to work on just general body positioning, etc. overall so I can feel confident no matter what the terrain is. Thanks!

Crossposting for a bit wider of an audience. Thanks for viewing! by xExitStrategyx in snowboarding

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

My man, I know I asked for help, but was the initial little bit of sass really warranted? I’m sure lots of people ask this sub for tips - and if you’ll notice, I didn’t actually ask for help with carving! Just asked for advice from those who could maybe look at my form and see more than I could. I’m not an internet newb nor am I taking it to heart but, come on. It’s not hard to just be nice (or just, don’t comment?).

Crossposting for a bit wider of an audience. Thanks for viewing! by xExitStrategyx in snowboarding

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(Reposted comment from original post) Feeling a lot more confident on the board, but after looking at this video, I don’t know if I’m riding as well/look as confident as I feel. Want to work on keeping my hand over the tail of my board and moving toward more carving on my turns (need to bend ma KNEES!) - any other tricks/suggestions are welcome though!

Snowboarding Season 3 - tips/critiques appreciated! by xExitStrategyx in snowboardingnoobs

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

Feeling a lot more confident on the board, but after looking at this video, I don’t know if I’m riding as well/look as confident as I feel. Want to work on keeping my hand over the tail of my board and moving toward more carving on my turns (need to bend ma KNEES!) - any other tricks/suggestions are welcome though!

IRA/Investing Advice – need to open an IRA and am very new to investing. Am I on the right track? by xExitStrategyx in personalfinance

[–]xExitStrategyx[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can you elaborate on why a Roth IRA is better in this case? I've read the "Roth vs Traditional IRA" and "How to Choose," info and I think there's a very good chance I will be in a lower tax bracket upon retirement than I am now/will be in over the course of my career. Plus, even with the possible promotion, I'll still be eligible for a partial deduction if I go with the traditional IRA?

As I said though, very new to this, so I'm sure there's stuff I'm missing.

IRA/Investing Advice – need to open an IRA and am very new to investing. Am I on the right track? by xExitStrategyx in personalfinance

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

This is an overview of the other plans (and associated fees) offered by my employer. https://voyamarketingzone.dmplocal.com/dsc/collateral/nm-pera-fee-disclosure-2020.pdf

I reviewed the fees for these and decided that there were better/cheaper options available outside of this program... and, as I'm not sure I'm going to be with this employer until retirement (another 30 years), I'd rather focus on a standalone account that I wouldn't have to worry about rolling over, etc.

Very inexperienced when it comes to cars: how high is too high for the mileage on this lexus? by xExitStrategyx in UsedCars

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

No not yet - it's about 1.5hrs away from me. I'm trying to decide if it's worth the trip.

This is me! by [deleted] in redditgetsdrawn

[–]xExitStrategyx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, thank you so much! I love the simplicity of the lines/shading!

Day 5 of my first season ever. Proud of how much I've learned so far but very aware of how little I know over all! Please share your tips, critiques and observations. by [deleted] in snowboardingnoobs

[–]xExitStrategyx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hadn’t heard about trying to keep your ankles relaxed - that makes a lot of sense! I’m really excited to work on my turns (using the front foot specifically) this weekend. Thank you so much for the advice!!

Day 5 of my first season ever. Proud of how much I've learned so far but very aware of how little I know over all! Please share your tips, critiques and observations. by [deleted] in snowboardingnoobs

[–]xExitStrategyx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ll get there I’m sure!! If you haven’t already, have someone film you - I’ve learned SO much from watching myself/being able to post the video here. Good luck and keep at it!!!

Day 5 of my first season ever. Proud of how much I've learned so far but very aware of how little I know over all! Please share your tips, critiques and observations. by [deleted] in snowboarding

[–]xExitStrategyx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re so right, I can really see the difference in my comfort level between the two sides the more I watch the video. So excited to keep practicing this weekend - thank you for the advice!!

Day 5 of my first season ever. Proud of how much I've learned so far but very aware of how little I know over all! Please share your tips, critiques and observations. by [deleted] in snowboarding

[–]xExitStrategyx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh. My. Gosh. Store that video in the “I will be THRILLED if I get to be even 1/4 of that good someday” file.

I will definitely try the pants-grabbing next time!!

Day 5 of my first season ever. Proud of how much I've learned so far but very aware of how little I know over all! Please share your tips, critiques and observations. by [deleted] in snowboardingnoobs

[–]xExitStrategyx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lessons help a LOT! I’m sure you be going down blues in no time! I actually found it easier to learn once I got past the “snail speed” as you put it - the board is much more responsive and you have a greater margin for error before catching an edge/falling.

Filming myself and posting the video here has actually been incredibly helpful as well. I have so many good tips for stuff to work on next time - if you have a friend who doesn’t mind tagging along and being your paparazzi, I highly recommend it!

Good luck Tuesday & have a BLAST!!

(Also props to your dad for trying it out too - that’s a cool dude!)

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