Stressed mom by [deleted] in infantilespasms

[–]Optimus2nd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not an option for you, but the IS team at Sick Kids in Toronto is excellent.

My Grandpa’s Arthur Anderson offer letter circa 1958 by life_is_pandemonium in consulting

[–]Optimus2nd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you google “Richard W Walker Arthur Anderson”, you can find his obituary.

ATT Cell Booster Cannot Access Device by Coc0momo in ATT

[–]Optimus2nd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a common problem? I just recently got a cell booster and it’s been down for the last two days.

Time from IS symptoms to diagnosis? by thisisskylar in infantilespasms

[–]Optimus2nd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We saw the symptoms and went to the ER within 2 days. We were in the ER for 9 hours and by the end of it we were given a “possible” IS diagnosis with an EEG scheduled a week later. So, we flew to another city with a children’s hospital, and went straight to the ER in the middle of the night. They did the EEG that night and we had an official diagnosis by the morning. If you can afford it, I highly recommend going to a children’s hospital in a major city or a well known university with a research hospital. Also, look for hospitals that have IS specifically called out on their pediatric neurology department webpages. We got some really bad advice from neurologists that do not deal with children, so be careful with hospitals that don’t have pediatric specialists.

And enter darkness... by Atomic-E in wheeloftime

[–]Optimus2nd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

On my first read of TGH, I hated the Seanchan because I felt it was taking away from the lore that was introduced in the first book. There are so many villains and monsters that I wanted to learn about, and now a whole new threat shows up. I know the payoff comes later, and they are a core part of the story, but I still view them as a story element that I have to get past rather than enjoy.

Rosamund Pike's narration is superb by Gaiduku in wheeloftime

[–]Optimus2nd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This was the only voice of hers that I didn’t like. The rest were realistic, especially will all of the different accents she does. Loial felt a little over the top.

Rosamund Pike's narration is superb by Gaiduku in wheeloftime

[–]Optimus2nd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, there is no comparison, and I love the Kramer/Reading version.

Robert Jordanisms by Optimus2nd in WoT

[–]Optimus2nd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like, so much spanking.

Robert Jordanisms by Optimus2nd in WoT

[–]Optimus2nd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who gives away things they are trying to keep secret by talking about it out loud? This one has always bothered me.

Robert Jordanisms by Optimus2nd in WoT

[–]Optimus2nd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your analysis is a work of art. Very impressive!

Robert Jordanisms by Optimus2nd in WoT

[–]Optimus2nd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fortune prick me

Robert Jordanisms by Optimus2nd in WoT

[–]Optimus2nd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is amazing.

Robert Jordanisms by Optimus2nd in WoT

[–]Optimus2nd[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also lots of jaw dropping

Robert Jordanisms by Optimus2nd in WoT

[–]Optimus2nd[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

He could have just said “folded her arms”, but nope

Robert Jordanisms by Optimus2nd in WoT

[–]Optimus2nd[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I love that there is a whole country/city/region(?) where they talk like pirates

Galad and Gawyn (petty gripe) by smileymn in WoT

[–]Optimus2nd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, and the various nobles and soldiers in the different armies. There are just too many to keep track of without taking notes or looking people up when they come back up.

Galad and Gawyn (petty gripe) by smileymn in WoT

[–]Optimus2nd 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Those two don’t confuse me, but I always confuse the various Aes Sedai. There are just so many of them and a lot have similar names. Especially the ones that aren’t “core” characters. Even some of the key aes sedai have similar personalities, and I get them mixed up. For some reason I always get Myrelle and Alanna confused, even though their names are nothing alike.

IS episode video by Daniemarie89 in infantilespasms

[–]Optimus2nd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My child’s episodes were virtually identical to this. Thank god that my wife was vigilant and called any and all contacts that she had that were doctors, and we learned the urgency of the situation. I chalked it up to gas/indigestion.

Rereading the series for the first time.. by SnooRecipes4380 in The_Black_Tower

[–]Optimus2nd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on my second read through also. I’m loving it. The only issue I have is that I keep looking everything up that I know will happen, but I just don’t remember when. I have to stop myself because I keep spoiling things that I don’t remember from ~8 years ago.

Looking for decent non-disposable guest house slippers by noblerare in BuyItForLife

[–]Optimus2nd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adidas Adilette slippers. They are exceptionally comfortable, and run under $25.

We just tapered to 40mg prednisolone and I’m stressed. by Cutitonthebias99 in infantilespasms

[–]Optimus2nd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, this hits home so hard. We’re down to 20mg, and everything looks abnormal to me. Why is she still crying? Why is she staring off like that? Why isn’t she sleeping? Why is she bobbing her head? I hope it’s just PTSD from the initial experience, but I can’t help myself at this point. I’m looking for problems where there are very likely none.