Q: Keep track of what you spend every time you purchase wood, primer, paint, or any other materials you use when you are building the furniture.  Other supplies you might include in your costs include wood stripper, putty, sandpaper, and nails. Factor in the cost and depreciation of your tools as well. While you don’t want to charge a customer because you bought a new saw, you should into account that your tools are a part of your business and will have to eventually be replaced. The cost of materials to make a dining table may be around $200, for instance. Even if you genuinely enjoy building handmade furniture, it is a time-consuming pursuit, and you should expect to be compensated for your craft. Keep track of the hours you spend on a piece, then decide how much you feel your time is worth.  If you’re not sure where to start, try basing your hourly fee on your area’s minimum wage. This is $7.25 in most areas of the United States. Woodworkers often charge much higher than minimum wage for their time, with rates averaging about $15 an hour.  If it took you 4 hours to make the table, and you've decided to charge $10 an hour, you would add $40 to the cost of the materials and supplies used to build the table, bringing the cost to $240. If you sell your work through a co-op or an online vendor,  you may have to pay a commission. If so, you may want to include the cost of the commission in your final cost so the fee is absorbed by the buyer.  Keep in mind that raising your price too high can sometimes mean you will have to wait longer to find the perfect buyer. If you need to move your furniture more quickly, you may want to pay the commission yourself. If your site charges a 5% commission, for instance, and you want to pass that commission on to the consumer, you would add $12 to the materials, supplies, and hourly rate already figured into the cost of your table, making the total $252. You could round this to $250 to make it an even number. Check classifieds, look online, and talk to other vendors to get an idea of the market in your area. This will help you determine whether your piece is likely to sell at the price point you chose. For instance, if dining tables in your area average around $150, you might have trouble selling your piece for $250, but if they average around $400, you should sell your table easily. You might even consider raising your price or recalculating your hourly rate if you consistently find that you are under-pricing your furniture.
A: Start with the cost of the supplies that went into the furniture. Determine your hourly rate and add it to the cost of materials. Add the cost of any commissions or shipping to the total. Compare the prices of other furniture being sold locally.

Q: Unfortunately, the only treatment option for an ectopic pregnancy is to remove the ectopic embryo. This is because the condition is life-threatening to the mother and fatal to the embryo. The earlier you treat an ectopic pregnancy, the better your chances are of having a healthy pregnancy in the future. Remember that you are doing the best possible thing by getting the treatment you need. As you discuss your diagnosis and treatment options, you will probably have a lot of questions. Don't hesitate to ask your doctor or any other healthcare specialists you may interact with during the treatment process. They can help you understand your condition and what is involved in any recommended treatment procedures. You might ask questions like, “What are the risks of this procedure?” or “What are my chances of having another healthy pregnancy after this treatment?” Getting medical treatment for an ectopic pregnancy can be stressful or frightening. Reach out to a significant other, relative, or friend who can be with you at the doctor's office or hospital to offer comfort and be an advocate for you. If there's no one available to be there with you, some hospitals and medical centers employ chaplains or volunteers who can offer emotional support to patients who need it. This treatment is best when the ectopic pregnancy is caught early, before it becomes life-threatening. Methotrexate works by stopping the growth of embryonic cells and allowing your body to absorb any cells that are already established.  Your doctor may give you the methotrexate as a single injection or as multiple injections over the course of a week. A timely dosage of methotrexate may save your fallopian tubes from serious damage caused by surgery. This can increase your chances of having a healthy and successful pregnancy in the future. Your doctor will need to test your hCG levels over the next few weeks to confirm that the ectopic pregnancy has ended. If your hCG levels do not drop quickly enough, you may need surgery to remove the ectopic embryo. If your ectopic pregnancy does not respond well to methotrexate treatments, or if the ectopic pregnancy is too advanced, you may need to have the embryo removed surgically. The most common surgical treatment for an ectopic pregnancy is laparoscopy, in which the surgery is performed through a tube inserted into a tiny incision near your navel.  Laparoscopic surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia, meaning you will not be awake for the surgery. If your fallopian tube is ruptured or seriously damaged, it may have to be removed along with the ectopic embryo. In serious emergencies (e.g., if you are experiencing severe bleeding due to a rupture), a more invasive form of surgery, such as laparotomy, may be necessary.  Follow all of your doctor's pre- and post-surgery self-care instructions carefully.
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Acknowledge that the pregnancy is not viable. Ask your doctor any questions you might have. Have a friend or loved one with you for support, if possible. Get an injection of methotrexate to dissolve the ectopic pregnancy. Consent to surgical treatment, if necessary.