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Kristal
Expert February 2020

Last minute stress

Kristal, on February 18, 2020 at 6:20 PM Posted in Planning 0 8

A month ago, everything was stressful but slowly coming together. now I feel like it is falling apart.

Already had to replace one bridesmaid who had surgery yesterday to remove her gall bladder. Luckily my cousin came through and managed to get a dress off of Amazon pretty quickly.

I got diagnosed with Diabetes less than 3 weeks ago so now have been ordered to not even have a piece of wedding cake or a glass of apple cider for toasts and have to try to plan additional snacks for the day of when i'm supposed to be getting ready.

Groomsman/FBIL had an appendectomy less than a week ago.

Best man's mother who was supposed to help with the children had a stroke right about the same time.

Medical emergencies cant be helped and I completely support these people in stepping out to take care of that stuff. The sheer volume of this, however, is seriously getting to me.

On top of that, my remaining bridesmaid and matron of honor got new jobs within the last month so they wont be at the rehearsal because they cant get the time off work. What upsets me about this is that I asked them well in advance to make sure the time I had set would be okay. I'm fully aware that they need to put their jobs first. Heck, if my MoH doesn't keep hers, mine is also gone (i'm her babysitter). I just wish that could have atleast told me a bit sooner.

Then a dear mentor of mine and young lady I've been mentoring both cancelled yesterday after confirming due to life stuff which i would separately completely understand except that this totals 5 guests whom I have already paid for and planned into the seating chart, among other things along with the other 10 who never replied either way so I am likely going to have quite a bit of empty spaces at tables.

I'm trying my hardest to concentrate on the positive and spending my wonderful FH who has been nothing but supportive. It just seems like every time i'm back into happy mode, something else comes up. Am I wrong to be frustrated by all this?

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Latest activity by Kristen, on February 18, 2020 at 7:24 PM
  • Chantal
    Expert May 2021
    Chantal ·
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    Anyone would be frustrated with all this big stuff happening so close to their special day! I'm sorry to hear of all the complications your going through. Like you said, it sounds like most of them couldn't be helped. Just try to keep reminding yourself that regardless of who else is there, as long as you, your FH, and your officiant make it, you're going to be getting married! Which is a woo-hoo thought for sure!

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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    That is a lot happening at once so yeah you have a right to be frustrated. As long as your bridesmaid and MOH are there for the day of that matters most even if it does not seem so. May I ask if your doctor gave you meds? I am diabetic and I have to limit sugar but I find it odd you cannot have cake unless they are having you do some kind of fast for testing. I would assume you have meds you can have but of course ask because he is the professional. I do not do it all the time but on occasion I splurge and have carbs and sweets but I provide enough insulin to manage. I am really sorry all this came at once but you marrying you soulmate is going to be such a great day and your day will still be great.

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  • Fleur
    October 2020
    Fleur ·
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    Sending you a big virtual hug! 🤗 hang in there and make sure to breathe, drink lots of fluids, and get your rest. Your wedding will be amazing!
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  • Kristal
    Expert February 2020
    Kristal ·
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    I have long acting insulin available to me but the doctor still has me on no carbs and the idea is that I dont have to be on it if my sugar doesnt spike which I've been trying for and so far being successful with
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    Very good point. Are you type 1? If so, then it is due to the pancreas not producing so I would ask about taking some for your wedding so you do not feel deprived on your special day but that is me.

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  • M
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    Melle ·
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    Sending you some positive vibes. That’s truly a lot going on and I know some of it really sucks. Hang in there
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  • Kristal
    Expert February 2020
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    Type 2 and I managed in 2 weeks to get my numbers to where the doc wanted but barely. I will probably end up eating a bit of cake and drinking the cider. I'm just really worried about using it for the first time on that day.
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    I understand. Of course type 1 and 2 are different and of course do what you can to bring those numbers down and I do not mean to tell you medically what to do but would suck to not have some cake.

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