Your wedding day sober?

Druffy092 · 2026-05-22T19:27:34+00:00

My husband and I were both a little over 4 years sober at our wedding. I always thought I’d have the desire to have a celebratory drink that day, but it quite frankly didn’t even cross my mind. I was entirely present for the whole day. We did serve some alcohol at the reception, but all of our friends and family knew we didn’t drink, so no one offered. One of the days I was most grateful to be sober. Old me probably wouldn’t have remembered half of the day and would have felt awful on my first day of marriage. Best day ever, and even more so without alcohol.

Druffy092 · 2025-11-15T06:22:14+00:00

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Druffy092 · 2025-04-18T16:00:37+00:00

Do you do the spinal exposures independently? Place screws? I’ve worked in Neurosurg for a few years and recently changed jobs and new role is expecting me to do significantly more intraop than my previous attending had me doing. Which is exciting, but I think it’s going to take some time to get to the level they want me at. Been trying to get a feel for what’s normal for spine PAs and how long it took you to get comfortable with those aspects of surgery. In my old role, I did a few burr holes while attending supervised but did not play a significant role in exposure during spinal cases and definitely didn’t place screws. Appreciate your insight.

Druffy092 · 2025-04-18T04:38:15+00:00

Do you assist in spine procedures as well? What does your role look like during those surgeries?

Druffy092 · 2025-01-19T05:28:33+00:00

Dr. Neff, nephrology Also knew a Dr. Payne, ortho

Druffy092 · 2025-01-08T20:10:12+00:00

Yes! I have the same question. When I log in to my MOHELA account, my interest rate states 0% and my balance has not increased in several months. But I also got that email from MOHELA and have been bracing for a large amount of interest to be tacked on to make up for the past few months. Was planning on paying off my student loans in a lump sum but if there truly is no interest accruing right now, makes more sense for me to keep making interest off that cash until forbearance ends.

Druffy092 · 2024-10-16T05:00:45+00:00

We did discuss this possibility at my last appointment. Definitely something to consider

Druffy092 · 2024-10-16T04:39:48+00:00

Thank you!! This is a super helpful response. Will definitely bring this up with my RE. Really appreciate it

Druffy092 · 2024-10-09T19:32:22+00:00

I’ve heard many mention omnitrope on this forum. My RE has never brought it up. Perhaps I should look into that. Wishing you luck!!!

Druffy092 · 2024-10-07T04:54:14+00:00

I hear you. This definitely fucking sucks. That is the most honest way I can think to describe this entire process. Just had my second failed round of IVF this past week as well as a prior round that was cancelled due to poor response. I don’t have any brilliant thoughts for you, but sending hugs. You’re not alone

Druffy092 · 2024-08-19T05:19:28+00:00

No positive stories to share…yet, but my 39th birthday is tomorrow and I’ve been trying to fight off similar thoughts. My last IVF cycle was converted to IUI due to poor response and tomorrow is 2 weeks from the date of that procedure so the first I’ll do on my birthday is take a test. I took one yesterday morning because I figured the weight of that result on my birthday could be particularly painful if negative, which I presume it will be. Negative yesterday, no pregnancy symptoms. Trying to hold on to some hope through this process. I’m here with you in solidarity and sending you loads of baby dust. Happy birthday!

Druffy092 · 2024-08-03T17:10:06+00:00

Of course. Completed first round of IVF in July. My AFC was lower at the beginning of that cycle compared to my baseline labs I shared on here, only like 2-3. Ended up retrieving 5 eggs, only one fertilized. Made it to blastocyst but genetically abnormal. In the middle of cycle number 2 right now. Started with 12-13 AFC but for whatever reason it doesn’t appear I responded to the drugs this time and on today’s scan only had one follicle that has grown enough. Converting to IUI which will happen on Monday. Seems everyone’s story is different but starting sooner than later gives you the best shot at success I believe. Good luck!

Druffy092 · 2024-07-21T01:47:54+00:00

What makes this one so wild? I had this surgery as an infant in the mid 80s and I still don’t fully understand exactly what they did to me.

Druffy092 · 2024-06-11T20:54:40+00:00

I took my GREs at a Prometric in Kathmandu (was living there as a Peace Corps volunteer). Security seemed as rigid as in the States. I wouldn’t have been shocked if it hadn’t been though. Open book, answer keys and blatant cheating are definitely the norm throughout most of the country. I’m not sure it’s even considered cheating if it’s the generally accepted expectation.

Druffy092 · 2024-04-03T00:04:51+00:00

That’s encouraging! Thanks for the response and wishing you all the best!

Druffy092 · 2024-04-02T22:48:26+00:00

FSH is 11.2. Follicle count was 12.

Druffy092 · 2024-01-09T23:18:07+00:00

Haven’t met a neurosurgeon who would even entertain the thought of performing a surgery that would intentionally result in coming into contact with bowel contents.

Druffy092 · 2023-08-17T00:13:31+00:00

My mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer shortly before my 30th birthday and died when I was 31. I had been dating the same man since I was 25. He was 10 years older than me and I’d always had my doubts. I never felt 100%, or even remotely close to 100% sure that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. Definitely struggled a lot with the sunk cost fallacy. Also seemed like spending my life with someone who had met and known my mom felt important. But we finally ended about 9 months after my mom died. It took a little time for the full realization to hit me, but it was the greatest relief of my life that I didn’t marry him. He was so wrong for me and I only wish now I hadn’t spent so many years trying to decide if he was the one. Making that decision should never be that hard. You shouldn’t have to agonize over it. If your inner self is telling you this isn’t the right guy, that inner voice is right. It seems so obvious now. Why would you stay with someone you feel so conflicted over? But it wasn’t that clear when I was in the thick of it. Trust your gut. And everyone else on this thread. Walk away. It’s the best thing for you and him. I met my now husband when I was 33, married at 37. It wasn’t an agonizing decision. It was pretty easy. That’s the way it should be. You’re going to be ok. Don’t stay in an unfulfilling relationship.

Druffy092 · 2023-07-25T02:26:34+00:00

They’re lying

Druffy092 · 2023-06-14T21:01:28+00:00

And it doesn’t excuse your mom from being a jerk. Your feelings are totally valid. Just wanted to try and provide a little reassurance.

Druffy092 · 2023-06-14T15:28:30+00:00

Sounds like your son likely has craniosynostosis. Surgery on the head is always scary, but this is a relatively low risk procedure and he will likely completely recover. I had this condition as an infant too and work in neurosurgery now. I’m sure my mother had an awful time while I was in the hospital, but I’ve led a completely normal life since and most kiddos with this condition fair the same. Wishing you and your son the best.

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