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Go go go! Just ordered mine. Good luck!

Hi All,

I have worked for the same nonprofit for 10 years. I have recertified my employment roughly every 12 months. I hit the 120 payments in August and submitted the paperwork. Finally, last week, my payment counts updated to show each loan on Mohela’s site being at 122 or 121 qualifying payments. I was very excited.

Tonight I got an emailed letter from Mohela (and in my messages) indicating I am not eligible for PSLF at this time because I have not made 120 qualifying payments (or because I don’t work for a qualifying employer….I still work at the same place). The chart in the letter shows 122 or 121 qualifying payments and for payments remaining there is just a dash.

Do I call them?

Hi All!

I just got a big promotion and I’m looking for my first LV to match that.

• I’m not huge on the canvas. I’m looking for either the black monogram empreinte leather or the black/beige bicolor monogram empreinte leather. Pros and cons of both? And of the empreinte overall?

-I’m not sure on style. I like the Felicie Pochette but it’s small. I can’t use it every day. Have also thought about the On The Go MM and GM because that’s closer to the size I buy for every day bags currently. Any thoughts?

Thanks for any input!

36F, USA, short, overweight, OHVIRA, on birth control

Hi All,

My gynecologist had some type of medical emergency last fall. When I spoke to his office manager to make my annual appointment, she indicated he was not back but should be in March. They delayed his return due to the COVID spike. She was able to have him renew my birth control for another year.

It’s now the end of June. I just called to try to make my annual exam appointment and there’s still a message that they are closed for a medical emergency but that they will return calls and emails (he’s a one man practice).

Clearly, I’m waiting to see what they say. However, I’m stressed I might have to find someone new. I’m 36. I’ve

Hi all!

I have a 2.5 year old male pug. He is very healthy besides some allergies. He had the stenotic nares and soft palate surgery when he was neutered almost 2 years ago. No breathing issues.

Here’s my situation. We are about to bring him on his first vacation. He is not super well socialized because of the timing of when we got him and when COVID hit, so he gets very easily worked up and barks a lot. We have got a 3 hour drive coming up, in which he will be super hyped up and likely bark the whole way. I would like to get him some type of tranquilizer pill from the vet for both car rides. Does anyone do this with their pug? I used to with my previous non-flat faced dog because she was

Hey! One of my coworkers is retiring and his hobby is building models....ships, cars, fire trucks, etc. We would love to get him a gift card to somewhere he could purchase something for himself. Is there anywhere anyone can recommend? We are in the US (NJ specifically). Would prefer brick & mortar, but can do online if we thats our only option.

Hello!

Looking to get a CX30 in the next few months. I’m not sure if I should go turbo or not.

I currently have a 2013 Nissan Juke base model, which is turbocharged. I love driving my car. I’m not sure if that’s the turbo or not - I am NOT a car person. It just handles well and goes when I want it to go. My husband has a 2013 Toyota RAV4. I have no idea what trim, but it’s on the higher end if not the highest end (no clue if it matters). I do not like his car. I find it does not drive as well and it takes a lot more to go. No idea if that’s just because it’s a bigger car or what. I also never knew there was a sport mode on it until about 5 minutes ago. Apparently, I always drive it in eco

Hi all!

I currently have the base model AWD Nissan Juke 2013. I bought it slightly used 6 years ago. It was my first car buying experience and even though it was the car I wanted, I didn’t get all the bells and whistles I really now want in a car (sunroof, Apple CarPlay, built in satellite radio, heated seats, remote start, back up camera, etc). I have more money now and can upgrade to get all the extras.

Things I want: AWD, good in the snow, sunroof, heated seats, remote start, back up camera, good/great safety ratings, similar in size to Juke (just me, my husband, and a small dog - no kids, ever), rarely have anyone in the back seat. I’m a pretty nervous driver, in case that changes you

Species: dog

Age: 4 months

Sex: male, will neuter around 6 months

Breed: pug

Weight: 9 lbs

History: nothing really. All normal vet visits.

Clinical signs: vet commented at the first visit that his nostrils were narrow. A month later, a vet tech I know met him and asked if we’re having the surgery for him. I didn’t know it was a thing. He does snort and make other brachy noises.

Duration: since birth?

Location: NJ

After my vet tech friend asked about the surgery, I asked my vet. He said he does not perform the procedure and would send me to a specialist. He said they are narrow, but my dog is still insanely energetic and the breathing doesn’t deter him, so it’s not necessarily a ru

Hello!

I’m overweight. My GI referred me to a metabolic doctor to discuss weight loss options.

This guy did not listen to me at all, about a number of issues. He treated me terribly and was downright insulting. My weight gain stems from another GI diagnosing me with abdominal adhesions causing a partial intestinal obstruction and recommending a carb heavy diet. This guy kept saying it’s emotional eating and I’m bingeing and didn’t want to listen when I said that wasn’t the case. On and on, all sorts of stuff like that. I left the appointment very upset and frustrated. He completely ignored me.

My biggest issue? In this 20 minute visit, he added four diagnoses to my medical records. He h

Hello!

I just started the reintroduction phase yesterday. On the 13th, I have my staff holiday party. I planned it and am senior management - I have to go. If I go, I have to eat (it’s at a country club - if my butt is in a chair, we are paying for me). Can I just eat whatever that day and then go back to the regular low fodmap diet for a week and then resume reintroductions? As though I had a bad reaction to one of the categories?

I understand this isn’t ideal, but this was a terrible time of year to start this diet. :/

Edit: the folks I am sitting with know about my issues and understand. However, that’s like 7 out of 45. I can’t make a speech about my different meal and why I’m not ea