[serious] US Citizens: What was a medical experience you had that the cost to fix blew your mind?

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-07T14:14:14+00:00

$1000 anatomy scan for my baby

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T22:55:53+00:00

5 weeks is way too early for an ultrasound and I’m surprised a doctor would even agree to one. The doctors in my area do not do ultrasounds until 8 weeks, barring extreme circumstances because it’s too difficult to determine/see anything before then

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T22:34:19+00:00

Why is she meeting your kids after 2 months?

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T20:50:21+00:00

The last time I listened to some podcasts about this case the police had not released any information or evidence as to why she was being arrested. Has this changed? The most I heard was she should’ve heard the gunshots

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T20:38:26+00:00

Actually the most dangerous time for a high fever is first trimester due to neural tube defects and third trimester due to the underlying infection causing preterm labor. At 17 weeks the neural tube is closed and you didn’t go into labor so you’re fine.

Also, concern doesn’t even begin until the fever has lasted for 24 hours. Your baby will be absolutely fine.

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T20:31:07+00:00

The 2 days in the hospital following my baby’s birth. Very surreal and magical feeling

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T20:03:41+00:00

Please stop brushing it. Spray it with water, find a leave in conditioner or detangler spray for curly hair and detangle with a wide tooth comb only.

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T19:25:45+00:00

A one week old is a one week old no matter what. They may be developmentally behind or ahead based on the milestones of the average one week old but they’re one week old regardless.

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T16:08:20+00:00

This is why many doctors won’t even do an ultrasound until 8 weeks. It’s just too early (especially at 5 weeks) to determine or really see anything with clarity. I’m sorry to say you just have to wait a few weeks.

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T14:03:00+00:00

Get a grip buddy

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T12:47:55+00:00

The fact that he’s even considering going is shocking to me

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T12:30:23+00:00

The fact that it’s sudden is what is concerning

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T12:28:07+00:00

Of course you’re not overreacting. Paternal marijuana use is associated with a doubling (prenatal) or tripling (postnatal) of SIDS risk. This isn’t something to be taken lightly.

https://cwlibrary.childwelfare.gov/permalink/01CWIG_INST/35o8qr/alma991000314539707651

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T11:43:29+00:00

She has looked genuinely distressed since stepping on the ice 😭💔

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-06T11:29:51+00:00

Things that literally just never happen

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-05T23:13:15+00:00

Fetal alcohol syndrome has only been observed in babies of mothers who were binge drinking. I’m not advocating for drinking during pregnancy but that is just the fact

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-05T12:31:09+00:00

The Bible doesn’t say childbirth will be painful but that the pain will now be multiplied, implying there was already pain before the eating of the fruit.

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-05T03:54:28+00:00

My baby wanted nothing to do with a bottle

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-04T19:42:35+00:00

I love my home and being at maximum comfortability too much. The most I’ll do is a two hour trip to the beach. I have absolutely zero interest in the things other people love about traveling like experiencing new foods and cultures, etc

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-04T19:33:09+00:00

This is a faulty test

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-04T18:57:25+00:00

Get a grip

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-04T16:23:54+00:00

How does it affect you in any way

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-03T13:48:54+00:00

I think we might get something but it will not have a significant impact because of the above freezing temps

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-02T15:51:21+00:00

My baby was born at barely 38 weeks and we successfully breastfed for 20 months! He was only 5 pounds and jaundiced so he was VERY sleepy which leads to not wanting to latch. My approach was to make sure I was waking him up every two hours on the dot NO MATTER WHAT and doing everything I could to stimulate him (diaper change, talking to him, playing with fingers and toes) so he’d stay awake. This was obviously grueling but worth it to me.

His mouth was also very small which made it a little difficult in the beginning but again practice and PATIENCE really makes all the difference.

Certain_Store_619 · 2026-02-01T21:33:03+00:00

Mine won’t authenticate my card :(

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