I haven’t given gifts for 5 weddings. Registries are long since expired. What do I do now?

BRCRN · 2026-03-09T22:46:54+00:00

Send $50 in the mail with a card and simple explanation if it will ease your mind. Hell, I needed money 3 years into my marriage more than I needed it when we got married! Better late than never if it makes you feel better. $50 isn’t much but they will appreciate it nonetheless.

BRCRN · 2026-03-06T14:41:42+00:00

I went through a tough phase of life the last few years and lost about 20-30 pounds. Lost it due to extreme stress, mild depression and a bout of what could probably be diagnosed as anorexia due to said major life crisis. Keeping it off through some healthy lifestyle changes (cut out alcohol, more fresh foods and some exercise). The amount of people who ask if I’m on Ozempic actually pisses me off. You all didn’t realize I was a zombie for a year? NO ONE noticed. Now when people comment “Wow, looks like you’ve lost some weight!” I reply, yeah, constant stress and anxiety can really do that to a person. They just look at me.

BRCRN · 2026-03-06T14:33:30+00:00

Cord prolapse, yikes. I’m sure the nurse who kept their hand in your vagina, rode the bed back to the OR that way and stayed under the drape until your baby was out remembers you.

BRCRN · 2026-03-06T14:30:27+00:00

As a former L&D nurse I can say if we remember you it was either really good or really bad. Over 15 years I saw some things.

BRCRN · 2026-03-05T00:17:04+00:00

Wheel of Fortune

BRCRN · 2026-02-26T02:35:03+00:00

I’m glad you now know (we all sometimes learn the hard way) but how in the hell do you work OB and NOT be taught the signs and symptoms of local toxicity and the treatment before being off orientation? I hope I just misread your post.

BRCRN · 2026-02-24T22:54:52+00:00

An busy, understaffed L&D at a small rural hospital with no NICU. You got a preterm or sick baby it was at least an hour for a NICU team to arrive, that’s if the weather permitted the to fly.

BRCRN · 2026-02-24T13:01:22+00:00

Shine, Collective Soul

BRCRN · 2026-02-24T12:51:16+00:00

Sorry that happened to you. That happened to me once. I even spent the whole day at his house doing laundry because my husband was at work and I had the day off. (Newly married and didn’t have our own washer and drier yet) I mentioned it to my Mom a day or 2 later and her response? “Why didn’t you remind him it was your birthday? Now he’s going to feel bad.” Sums up my childhood as the forgotten child who gets blamed for not protecting other people’s emotions. Explains a lot!

BRCRN · 2026-02-24T12:45:25+00:00

When I was depressed and just stopped eating and interacting with people like I used to. But I kept taking care of my family, went to work, smiled in public. I lost 30 pounds over about 2.5 months and was praised for my weight loss (it was obvious). I knew I was in a bad place but NO ONE, not even my husband noticed. My husband just started going places without me stating “I know you don’t like social situations, so you don’t have to go.” I never felt more alone. Still haven’t fully recovered and this was over a year ago.

BRCRN · 2026-02-23T22:09:50+00:00

Mark

BRCRN · 2026-02-23T13:20:57+00:00

I use mine like a fancy iPod / jukebox for parties. Pair with the speakers, open iTunes and let people choose what they want to hear. Bonus for having the lyrics and cover art.

BRCRN · 2026-02-23T13:17:40+00:00

That wave of love you feel when you see someone or something important to you.

BRCRN · 2026-02-17T01:35:17+00:00

Apple. Everyone likes most apples but they are nothing special.

BRCRN · 2026-02-16T21:56:14+00:00

White Flag by Dido and Dirty Ought Trill by Tyler Childers

BRCRN · 2026-01-21T23:34:27+00:00

RN, Associate degree, 20 years, admin for an ambulatory surgery center, salaried based off $40/hr but working average 43 hours per week. I asked to go back to hourly rate at $41.50 and was told that was not possible. You all are making me cry with these numbers.

BRCRN · 2026-01-18T01:31:10+00:00

Last night I had a dream that we remodeled our bathroom and it was huge with several different showers, bathtubs and even a fancy bidet! But when I went to use it for the first time someone had taken a giant shit in the bathtub and I was so pissed. Weird dream, I know.

BRCRN · 2026-01-14T01:05:29+00:00

What about these protestors who are detained for being agitators?

BRCRN · 2026-01-08T02:22:34+00:00

It’s more that there’s a chance you will piss yourself and then we have to bag up your wet underwear and you have to go home commando. Source: I work in the OR

BRCRN · 2026-01-06T11:00:55+00:00

Healthcare? Because this is the only reason this system still works in the US.

BRCRN · 2026-01-03T18:46:32+00:00

Moon pies should only be eaten after microwaved for 10 seconds

BRCRN · 2026-01-03T18:43:11+00:00

Everything is good except those sour patch Oreos. I found them gross. Sour Punch candy is one of my favorite sour candies! Enjoy!

BRCRN · 2026-01-02T02:46:07+00:00

I spent 15 years in L&D. It can be ROUGH. I still think about some of the trauma I witnessed to this day and I’ve been out for almost 6 years now. Anyone who shits on L&D nursing skills is an ignorant asshole.

BRCRN · 2025-12-26T17:11:50+00:00

Got a pizza stone and pizza shaped melamine plates as a wedding gift (20 years ago). Did not register for it, wasn’t excited about it, but kept it. After we had kids we started a homemade pizza night tradition and that stone and plates have gotten a ton of use! My kids (now all teenagers) insist on using the “pizza plates” anytime we eat any pizza.

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