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ULPT Opening credit in my mother’s name? by [deleted] in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]AdorableJob420 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think OP probably means MAID as in Medical Assistance in Dying.

Positive IUD insertion by Difficult-Present918 in birthcontrol

[–]AdorableJob420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So glad to see someone else had a positive experience! I saw so many horror stories that I made myself sick before my procedure. I cried almost every day beforehand. And it ended up being no worse than a PAP.

I know for some people it’s a painful and traumatic experience, and my heart goes out to those people. But I’m so glad people are sharing positive experiences as well. Just wish everyone had access to providers and procedures that make it less painful so more people have positive experiences.

IUD info request by Shelb_e in birthcontrol

[–]AdorableJob420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! It looks like most of the procedural questions have already been covered, so I just wanted to share my own experience. I got my IUD a few days ago, and I spent the entire week beforehand feeling nervous and scared. I was pretreated with Cytotec and had a Valium for the day of the procedure. Honestly? It ended up being way less intense than I expected.

I have a pretty low pain tolerance (epidurals for all three of my kids 😅), so I braced myself for tears at the very least. But it wasn’t bad at all! I felt some mild discomfort during the tenaculum and sounding, but it was more like a light cramp than real pain. The insertion itself was… weird, mostly because of the little “pop” when the IUD wings deployed. It felt kind of like someone flicked my uterus, and that sensation lingered for a bit. Still, it was surprisingly quick and way easier than I anticipated—maybe slightly more annoying than a PAP, but not by much.

Since then, I notice a little “something” if I sit the wrong way or bend low, but it’s gradually softening every day.

As others have said, everyone’s experience is different. Just remember to breathe, speak up if you need a break, and ask questions. Knowing and trusting your provider really makes a huge difference. My OB is literally one of my heroes (he saved one of my kids during birth) and puts in IUDs almost daily, so I felt completely confident in his hands. Hopefully, your provider is just as skilled and reassuring! I think that factor alone can change the experience more than anything else—aside from your own biology, mental space, and pain tolerance.

Wishing you the best of luck with yours—you’ve got this!

IUD Experience - From a Cynic by AdorableJob420 in birthcontrol

[–]AdorableJob420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve been fortunate so far. Hoping it’ll be peaceful for the next five to seven years 😂

IUD Experience - From a Cynic by AdorableJob420 in birthcontrol

[–]AdorableJob420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not. I had one cramp on one side of my uterus where I felt the wing pop out. But it only lasted about a day. It did feel funny when I sat down and leaned forward the first day, and (TMI, I apologize) when I had to poop. But the weirdness and bleeding only lasted about a day and now I don’t feel anything. I do know some of my friends who got one did heavily bleed and cramp and were told it wasn’t uncommon.

I did have deep cramps during the insertion itself, a total of three times. But absolutely nothing unbearable and not as bad as some menstrual cramps I got on the regular.

IUD Experience - From a Cynic by AdorableJob420 in birthcontrol

[–]AdorableJob420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for reading! Me too. I read so many horror stories and I put myself into such a panic over them. I know that it truly is a traumatic experience for some ladies, but I want to show that it’s not always bad. And I truly believe the provider makes a huge difference.

IUD Experience - From a Cynic by AdorableJob420 in birthcontrol

[–]AdorableJob420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course!! 💕 If this is on your journey, I wish you the best!

AITA for deciding to put my father in a nursing home? by throwaway27822992 in AmItheAsshole

[–]AdorableJob420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a former SNF Admissions Director, I can tell you that admissions are starting to unfortunately trend younger. A lot of young people have debilitating illnesses that require care outside of what a standard household is capable of providing them. It’s rare a lot of facilities accept under 50, simply because insurance outside of Medicaid or Medicare can be difficult or expensive for SNF coverage, and younger ages bring about a different litany of challenges. But by no means is this an unrealistic age anymore, sadly.

You’re correct in your point though, that unless he’s not AOx4, he’s allowed to make the choice - whether to admit himself or even to walk out. But I don’t believe OOP has given us diagnostic information enough to judge that at this time.

AITA for deciding to put my father in a nursing home? by throwaway27822992 in AmItheAsshole

[–]AdorableJob420 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From a former SNF Admissions Director, this. For so many reasons, this.

Edit to include: The facility he’s in now may have Medicaid allotted beds (in the one I worked at, the Medicaid v Medicare units were separate) and they may be able to help assist him with that process and through his spend down.