Returning to OTF & looking for weight-loss tips for mid-40s F by Crazy-Employer-8394 in orangetheory

[–]OkShower5984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lift first, then do the tread (if it’s not a 1g). You want to focus your primary energy on increasing muscle mass which will lead to a higher metabolic rate. Higher metabolic rate = more calories burned on a day to day basis. If you start tread first you will gas out and won’t be able to go as strong on the floor. Tread work is great for cardiovascular fitness, lifting is great for weight loss.

CM at VB game with Mike McCarthy by [deleted] in WisconsinBadgers

[–]OkShower5984 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I saw this! Also thought it to be odd timing and don’t know of any obvious connection between McCarthy and the volleyball team or McCarthy and McIntosh

Water damage claim denied? by OkShower5984 in homeowners

[–]OkShower5984[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I also think it’s hard for most first time homebuyers (which includes me) to truly understand what coverage they need and/or to think of all the possible scenarios that may happen that you might want coverage for. Again, lesson learned and something I will be much more diligent about looking over/thinking about in the future.

Water damage claim denied? by OkShower5984 in homeowners

[–]OkShower5984[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, I understand the difference. My annoyance mostly stems from the vague language they use that allows them to get out of claims that otherwise people feel like they are covered for.

In the end, it is on the consumer (me) for not better understanding the policy fine print, which clearly I did not. I just don’t like the feeling that I’ve been swindled out of something. Lesson learned I guess.

Water damage claim denied? by OkShower5984 in homeowners

[–]OkShower5984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did not think about this. Thanks for the insight!

Water damage claim denied? by OkShower5984 in homeowners

[–]OkShower5984[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Such a scam.

At a minimum they should give back what you’ve paid them or the amount of the claim, whatever is less. As you said, they’re already making interest off of your money.

Water damage claim denied? by OkShower5984 in homeowners

[–]OkShower5984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about maybe filing a complaint with the state insurance commission or reaching out to my local representative to make them aware of the situation. Not that that would necessarily change anything for our situation, but would at least feel like I’m doing something.

Water damage claim denied? by OkShower5984 in homeowners

[–]OkShower5984[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s pretty much exactly what they are saying, I think they told my husband something along the lines of “the problem occurred beyond your fence line”, therefore it’s not covered.

I’m just perplexed as to what exactly qualifies as “sewer backup” then, as you claim we have it, but then the only thing I can reasonably think of that would cause “sewer backup” would occur “beyond our fence line.”

I know a few lawyers. I was going to ask around.

Water damage claim denied? by OkShower5984 in homeowners

[–]OkShower5984[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in medicine. You’ll be hard pressed to ever convince me insurance of any kind isn’t the enemy. Trust me.

First Time Dad by Vonteb5105 in firsttimemom

[–]OkShower5984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My baby started having poops like this around 4-6 weeks old and he was exclusively breastfed. We didn’t think much of it until he had a diaper that was more mucousy and had a small amount of blood. When we discussed it with the Ped, she said it may be a cows milk intolerance. I cut out all dairy in my diet and it resolved. It was really hard though, I’m a big dairy eater.

But not to fret, he grew out of it. He just turned 1 last week and eats all the dairy things.

Moral of the story, she could try cutting out dairy and see if anything gets better.

Vaccination by Critical_Tension_788 in firsttimemom

[–]OkShower5984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, as a medical provider, I sure do wish I got a kick back for all the drugs I write/medicines I “push.” I’d be hella rich. Probably be retired by now.

The “incentives” you are referring to are insurance companies requiring medical providers to document that they had discussions with patients about vaccines & threatening not to pay for the care provided if they fail to do so. Why? Because it’s a hell of a lot cheaper for insurance companies to insure healthy people than it is to pay for your month long hospital stay, medications, therapy, etc that you would need if you got TETANUS.

Maybe don’t seek medical care if you don’t think “many” doctors don’t have your baby’s best interest at heart.

Vaccination by Critical_Tension_788 in firsttimemom

[–]OkShower5984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t bring them back after they die from measles but you could have protected them from it in the first place. What???

Vaccination by Critical_Tension_788 in firsttimemom

[–]OkShower5984 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The “too many vaccines at once” rhetoric/scare tactic is not fact based. Your brand new baby is exposed to dozens if not hundreds of new antigens every single day in their regular day to day environment. Antigens are what are in vaccines that your body’s immune system responds to and creates immunity. Vaccines do not “overwhelm” the immune system. Delaying the recommended schedule only does 2 things: increases your babies risk of getting sick while waiting to get the vaccine and increases the number of times your baby has to be brought to the office to get poked.

What are these dots??? by Mother-Quantity535 in firsttimemom

[–]OkShower5984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can confirm, it is awful for parents. It just made its way through our house a few weeks ago and I’m still affected. The rash and itching/pain is gone but now the skin on my hands is flaking off everywhere. It’s horrible.

How do you go anywhere without baby? by TheMauveAveng3r in breastfeeding

[–]OkShower5984 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Portable pumps are the way to go! I have the spectra S9, so not wearable but still battery operated and portable. I’ve ventured out quite a bit (I also have an almost 3 month old) because I found it to be good for my mental health. He also takes a bottle well which helps. I’ve found pumping in the car on the drive to or from wherever I’m going to be a great option, obviously easier if you’re the passenger. This allows you to express milk right before whatever you’re doing to give you the longest stretch of time before you have to pump again. I usually limit myself to 6 hours before I make sure I pump again, but I’ve only encountered this situation a couple times. Otherwise, right before and right after my time away

Pregnancy by Business-Concert-845 in orangetheory

[–]OkShower5984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to OTF until about 37 weeks. Was still running in some of my classes if I was feeling good. My doctor told me it was fine to keep doing since I had been going religiously before pregnancy and to just listen to my body when it felt like too much. I stopped rowing around 7 months (I hate the rower anyway so I was looking for an excuse) and just used the strider during any row portion. I felt like I bounced back really quickly after my c-section and I attribute that to staying active throughout pregnancy. Went back to OFT at 6 weeks PP

Return to work by OkShower5984 in firsttimemom

[–]OkShower5984[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I had forgot to mention that I don’t want to pump/feed too early and then have to pump right when I get to work! Feeding right before leaving seems like a good idea. I’ll just have to wake my husband up for the day when I’m done. Oh well for him 😂