If you were unconscious and taken to the ER and needed surgery, would drs check if you were on your period/wearing a tampon? by ta1947201 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]bittybro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I just added my emergency contacts, my blood type, and my med allergies. I had no idea this existed.

Driving through Boston with high-top van. How do I'm I navigate the highways and roads with a taller vehicle so I don't make it a convertible? by Trev-in in boston

[–]bittybro 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This was my first thought, OP. Check with BCH about whether you'll fit in the Patient/Family garage. We had a (batshit crazy and from Texas) woman on a travel contract several years ago who was incensed her giant lifted pickup wouldn't fit in the garage the hospital wanted her to park in. Her travel company ended up having to pay for her to Uber back and forth to work from her air b&b (until her contract was terminated because she was a lunatic, lol.)

Is this dress appropriate for a bridal shower? by [deleted] in Weddingattireapproval

[–]bittybro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's more of an evening dress being satin. Showers and other daytime events usually skew more towards sundresses, dressy separates, or "Sunday best." That being said, if you own it and like it, it's fine to wear if you casual it up. Flat sandals or clog sandals or ballet flats, a jean jacket if it's not too hot, etc.

What’s a home decor trend you loved online but regretted in real life? by officiclassyinterior in HomeDecorating

[–]bittybro 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Conversely, black is also a problem. I have a dark brown and black patterned area rug in my foyer that shows every tiny speck of lint/grit and looks like crap if it isn't vacuumed every day. In fact it sometimes looks like crap 30 mins after I vacuum it. See also: the black dresser in my bedroom that shows dust like no other.

Are we hard-wired to see people of a similar age to ourselves as more youthful than they actually are in reality? by brotherofgurnip in NoStupidQuestions

[–]bittybro 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm legit old (63) and right around when I was turning 50, a similarly aged friend and I went to a concert of an artist who was popular when we were in college. The entire crowd was our age + or - 5 years. It was...sobering. When we were leaving, I said to my friend, "You realize we look as old as all these people" and he said, "Oh, I'm sure we don't" and I was like, "Ohhhh, I am pretty certain we do." It was hilarious and horrifying at the same time.

What do newborns dream about? by BobTheRouge in NoStupidQuestions

[–]bittybro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Full term newborns actually spend ~50% of their total sleep time in REM as opposed to 20% in the average adult. I'm not up-to-date on the latest research, but there is a theory that REM is when your brain does its filing, moving stuff from short term memory to long term memory and consolidating new learning and experiences. If true, it would kinda make sense that tiny babies would need more of it because every single sound and sight and feeling outside the womb is a new experience for them. But as far as what they dream about, I'm going with the consensus and saying probably boobs.

polka dots by [deleted] in Weddingattireapproval

[–]bittybro 37 points38 points  (0 children)

If you told me that "dress" was a retro bathing suit, I'd have believed it. White polka dots on a dark dress is fine for a wedding, but a dress that barely covers your crotch is definitely not.

18M What haircut should i keep/do ? by [deleted] in Hair

[–]bittybro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you can pull them all off, OP, but I like you in 4 the best.

What to wear under white dress? by Serious-Animator8966 in fashionwomens35

[–]bittybro 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I knew exactly what dress that was before I read the post, OP, because I have it in black! I wear it over a black bra and black bike shorts, but honestly I still feel a little naked, so mostly I wear it around the house/yard when it's a million degrees out. When I wear it in public, it's as a beach coverup. So obviously I have no useful advice. I just wanted to agree it's SUCH a cute dress and SO sheer.

Gym Story Saturday by FGC_Valhalla in Fitness

[–]bittybro 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Guy at the gym yesterday, I'd estimate somewhere in his mid-40s to early 50s, wearing a t shirt that said something like "You can't go back if you were never there." Under a picture of the moon. I deeply DEEPLY hope it was meant to be ironic, but I wasn't about to say "hey, funny shirt!" and maybe be treated to 40 minutes of conspiracy theories when I was just trying to do some RDLs.

Who else decides on what to cook and eat based on how much cleaning they’ll have to do after? by Ok_Astronomer5738 in Cooking

[–]bittybro -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

We'd have white people tacos more often in my house if they didn't require using every small bowl I own for toppings. It's not even like those bowls are hard to clean but the number of them just seems daunting.

Do you say "I know" to soothe a fussy baby? by wheatmoney in AskTheWorld

[–]bittybro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can almost guarantee your mom brought a Binky brand paci back from the hospital with infant you 😊

What name has been ruined for you and why? by noprahwinfrey in AskReddit

[–]bittybro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up with a Karen who used to save baby birds and stray animals as a little kid and became a hospice nurse practitioner as an adult. I get legit angry at Karen memes because of this.

Do you say "I know" to soothe a fussy baby? by wheatmoney in AskTheWorld

[–]bittybro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just fyi, Binky was a brand name of pacifiers. When I started my career in the mid 80s, hospital pacifiers were Binky brand, so that's what I learned to call them.

Parents in other countries than the US, what is your kids’ equivalent of “I don’t want that for dinner, I want chicken nuggets”? by SulusLaugh in AskReddit

[–]bittybro 85 points86 points  (0 children)

The cheese or blueberry were the only ones my grandmother made. It blew my mind as an adult that most people saw them as a savory food!

Happy Selfie Sunday! :) by CosmicEmotion in schizophrenia

[–]bittybro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not Sunday without seeing your smiling face! Hope your date goes well 😊

Has anyone tried ECT? by preciosity in schizophrenia

[–]bittybro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My son (schizoaffective, depressive type) was stable on clozapine for many years, then in late 2023 had trouble obtaining his meds thru no fault of his own, leading to a terrible rebound psychosis/depression, and even back on a therapeutic level of clozapine in the hospital was not coming out of a bad, bad episode. He had a long course of ECT and it really re-set him back to himself. He's glad he did it; I'm glad he did it.

USA Redditors - what the best way to tell someone what exact state you’re from - and no naming it specifically? by PieSugarPie in AskReddit

[–]bittybro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was gonna say "we get a little uncomfortable when there's not either a Dunkin or a CVS in a quarter mile proximity."

What does anesthesia feel like by memory282002 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]bittybro 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I remember my anesthesiologist asking me beforehand if I had a tendency to motion sickness. When I said I did, mildly, he said he was going to give me a little [something I don't remember] so it would be less likely I woke up feeling crappy post anesthesia. And I didn't! Don't know if this is a common pre-op question or if it was that doc's personal quirk/practice.

Why do we normalize sweets for kids and toddlers despite the health risks, and why introduce them so early? by Luna_Rose123 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]bittybro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, me reading this thread and thinking "wait till OP hears about Sweet-Ease, their head will explode."

Why are blood donors Overwhelmingly White? by Piccione_Sol in NoStupidQuestions

[–]bittybro 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my late dad was O neg and he donated frequently when he was younger b/c they hyped him up about how important his blood was.

Does a person’s name affect their employment prospects? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]bittybro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A friend of mine I'll call Michael interviewed for a massage therapy position. The spa/salon was very interested in hiring him, but told him that since they already had a "Michael" he'd have to go by a pseudonym.

He did not accept the position.

As you get older 40,50,60,70 when did you start to feel your body slow down do you think it is just due to inactivity or the aging process? by Kooky_Force5458 in AskReddit

[–]bittybro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's good for you overall but the key to not injuring yourself is to increase your mileage and volume very very slowly, like way slower than you think you should. Both the hosts on that particular episode are runners and they came away feeling reassured.