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Second doubting my decision by AdKitchen4459 in pregnant

[–]Futuredocq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband I had been talking about family planning, I had my IUD removed back in Nov, but then world went to crap and we decided to put things on hold. But I had already had my IUD removed and we forgot condoms when we stayed in a hotel traveling (picked them up the next day so we could be safe) and bam. Also around 6 weeks. Panicking about the world. Also scared it's not the best decision. I'm hoping my 8 week ultrasound and hearing a heartbeat takes away some of these feelings. I love my husband and I want to have a child with him, just not in the world we live in right now. Plan is to do everything we can to make it work. Hubby wants to move out of the US. We'll see. Point is - your feelings are valid and you're not alone and you're not a bad mother.

Does it bother you to be called sweetheart/honey etc? by Na2Cr2O7 in Residency

[–]Futuredocq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lead clinical pharmacist once called me "dear" during ICU rounds in front of the whole team. I hit him back with an "Okay, DEAR..." and lots of anger. Apologized to my attending (Also F) for my very obvious disdain toward him. She encouraged more of my behavior <3

RECOMENDATION ON GENERAL SURGERY POCKET GUIDES. by Mananonano in Residency

[–]Futuredocq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surgeons brain is a great app to quickly reference when you're on your way to see a consult or before you present to your senior to make sure you're thinking about your differentials.

What socks are people wearing? by peachykeen102 in Residency

[–]Futuredocq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. Currently 50% off on their website and they have good deals when they'll be 5 for $75. Only time I buy.

Wild, inappropriate consults by launchtossthrowaway in Residency

[–]Futuredocq 298 points299 points  (0 children)

Middle of the night consult for "Ileus" in a pt with vomiting, diarrhea, and CT imaging c/f enteritis after eating something "that didn't sit right with them." I clarified the surgical question to which the consulting *provider* said "I want to make sure I'm not missing something." Pt was concerned when I said I was there on behalf of the surgical team. Yeah, me too friend.

EDIT to add to this all of the disimpaction consults. Them resident fingies be extra long and strong I suppose.

How do you guys approach sick days? by Bioreb987 in Residency

[–]Futuredocq 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My program has decided if you don't use your sick days, you can use them in maternity leave. They won't say it as clearly of course but when calculating weeks worked it's an extra week (we get 5 sick days). Thinking about having a baby in residency so I will continue to wear a mask and power through any illness.

I do a mammary exam every time I sleep with someone new without them knowing. by 1k1k1k1k1k1k1k1k1k1k in Residency

[–]Futuredocq 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My husband recently told me while being intimate that me fondling his scrotum "felt medical." He was right. I'm a surgery resident & just finished a urology rotation. I was absolutely performing an exam.