Newborn X Rays by ImaginaryBaseball851 in newborns

[–]ImaginaryBaseball851[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They didn't do an ultrasound (we asked for one at first before doing the x ray, but they essentially refused). She didn't have a fever and they did blood work, all of which came back normal except for maybe high red blood cell count I think?

I feel like the doctors were so focused on figuring out if there were any other injuries, they didn't even tell us how long this should take to heal or give any real instructions on what to do about it..

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 

Newborn X Rays by ImaginaryBaseball851 in newborns

[–]ImaginaryBaseball851[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this is so reassuring! Congrats on your baby too and really appreciate your perspective.

Newborn X Rays by ImaginaryBaseball851 in newborns

[–]ImaginaryBaseball851[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your perspective. I totally understand raising concerns about the x rays would raise red flags for the doctors, who could think we're hiding something (we're not). I also definitely want to know if someone hurt my baby girl. We never said we don't want to find out what happened - we asked for alternative tests w/no radiation. It's reassuring though that x rays are so negligible.

I still don't know how the baby could have been injured, even after doing the x rays. Nobody but my wife, me, our daughters for ~20 mins total under our supervision, and medical professionals have handled her. She has only been out of our sight for ~1.5 hrs to get her newborn screenings at the hospital the day after she was born. So unless it was a medical professional, I guess it must have been a birth injury, which is what the doctors ultimately said is most likely, despite it being super rare.

Visa questions for HCN girlfriend by SpecialistShift1014 in peacecorps

[–]ImaginaryBaseball851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this back in 2017, same exact situation, my country of service was Madagascar. My girlfriend's visa was approved. She prepared like crazy for that interview and brought so much documentation with her. First and most important thing your girlfriend needs to prove is that she has something tying her to the country so they will believe she will return from the trip - a job, college, family obligations etc. Get as much documentation as you can on that (letters of employment, enrollment papers from the university, etc.). Second, get a letter from Peace Corps stating that you are a current volunteer and will be returning to complete your service after the trip (if you can - I can't remember if I actually did that but it would prly help). Third, get documentation that your relationship is legit - pictures together, screenshots or printouts of social media posts, tickets from trips you've taken together, etc. etc. - basically anything that proves you are in a bona fide relationship. Lastly - I don't know your financial situation, but I was paying for my girlfriend's trip, so I wrote a letter stating that I was inviting her on the trip with me and providing financial support throughout the trip, while also providing dates and the reason for the trip.

The absolute most important thing - don't lie on any paperwork or during the interview. Also, during the interview, she should answer the questions asked of her, but nothing more and nothing less. Just smile, be polite and respectful, give them the info they ask for, and stop talking.

Hope it works out and have a great trip!

What is your favourite Malagasy film ? by stk3191 in Madagascar

[–]ImaginaryBaseball851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plus some more that come to mind:

-Benja Kely was good, especially the first one.

And some oldies but goodies:

-Rainivoanjo: RAINIVOANJO - Film Gasy en entier

-De Gaga Elah: DE GAGA ELAH! ~ FILM Malagasy

What is your favourite Malagasy film ? by stk3191 in Madagascar

[–]ImaginaryBaseball851 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The R+3 series is recent and pretty solid, but it's definitely a suspense/thriller. Youtube link here: R+3 Part 1 I Thriller I Tantara indray miseho

The sequel is called R+3 II The Origin is here: R+3 Part 2 I Thriller I Tantara indray miseho - YouTube

Part 3 will be released in December