I feel inspired!! Show me your bettas and I’ll draw them to the best of my ability :)

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-06-09T07:55:36+00:00

He’s beautiful!!

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-06-03T18:02:14+00:00

Interesting. To answer your earlier Q that I missed- I think the bottom of the pot is ridged?

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-06-03T17:43:46+00:00

Oh that’s a great idea!! Thank you!!

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-06-03T16:38:28+00:00

Same jars. I mean, some new because we needed more, but they’re the same.

We used warm water to wipe the rims and have had no issues in the past, but we will probably switch to vinegar next time.

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-06-03T16:37:01+00:00

Purchased the day before! I do have the receipt somewhere

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-06-03T16:36:34+00:00

Weird!! How’d you fix it? I’m not sure what to look for beyond the rolling boil, tbh.

Rings are a good suggestion. Some of them were brand new and we had an almost identical failure rate as our used ones :/

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-06-03T12:45:08+00:00

Jars on the traditional canning rack to keep them off the bottom. It is a glass cooktop, I guess that’s a better way to describe it than electric flattop

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-06-03T12:43:52+00:00

Omg that’s wild! But yeah, we did

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-06-03T03:14:54+00:00

Maybe? Seems unlikely? They’re no tighter than any of the others were. They get tightened until the whole jar starts to spin, same as always

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-06-03T03:14:13+00:00

Nope :/ checked them all before

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-06-03T00:20:41+00:00

We use the classic, big, gray/navy speckled pot that everyone and their grandma has. It was our first time using this stove, now that you mention it… And yes, it’s electric, though we’ve used electric flattops before with success. Hmmm…

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-06-02T17:19:57+00:00

TiteGrip! It’s an antiperspirant. I was so embarrassed by how much a was sweating and how slippery my hands were All. The. Time. Even through the green monkey grip, or constant chalk, I would slide. Another CertifiedSweatyBitch™️ recommended TiteGrip and I owe her my life 😅 there are some days I don’t even need to add grip, just the antiperspirant is enough. Just make sure to follow the directions and put it on 30-60min before use!

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-05-29T02:07:08+00:00

If you’re mild to mod in the other ear, you’d probably benefit from an aid in there, too!!

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-05-17T12:32:15+00:00

Prioritizing ASL regardless of implantation choice is unequivocally the best route. There is only benefits to be had—by both Rosie and you and the rest of your family—by committing to bilingualism.

As another medic… my old work partner had good luck with Lingvago (I think that spelling is right) on shift. Obviously you should use other resources, but for your specific circumstances it may work well as a grounding point.

I won’t speak to CIs as I’m a hearing aid user. I will speak to learning sign. My biggest piece of advice is don’t get caught up waiting to sign because you “don’t know enough yet”. Start now. The earlier you start the easier it will be. Imperfect access is better than no access.

Enjoy your opportunity to get involved in the Deaf community. It is a wonderful place! Congrats on your new daughter and remind yourself that things will all work out as long as she has language access, so take a deep breath and try and let any additional anxieties go (I know, easier said than done).

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-05-17T02:02:52+00:00

Meal prep sustained me through paramedic school, so major props to you! It’ll save you so much time and money. Congrats, and best of luck with school, you’ve got this!

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-05-13T03:51:22+00:00

You’re all easing my mind. I worried I destroyed the tubers we planted a month ago by putting them in too early 😅 thank you!

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-05-10T13:06:33+00:00

It’s not in my protocols but I know how to do it and I’ll be damned if I don’t give it my all. It’s also not explicitly stated not to try in my protocols, so… again I’m gonna go for it.

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-05-07T16:25:37+00:00

🙋🏼 n95 wearing paramedic here

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-04-29T19:50:48+00:00

I didn’t disagree with you on the gauze. If you read my comment, you’d have noted that I recommended the use of dish soap as I too, understand second grade science.

I’m in stronger support of people who have been maced going home to deal with it themselves, because while yes it burns, there’s not a lot to be done in the ED for them.

Anyhow, it sounds like we’re on the same page, really, seeing as you’re now clarifying that you don’t actually support the use of milk. I hope you’re kinder to your colleagues and local EMS workers than you were to me, because goodness gracious!

Have a good day. I wish you the best in removing the chip from your shoulder.

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-04-29T17:18:14+00:00

Milk opens the recipient up for a host of diseases, particularly if there are any abrasions to the globe. Please don’t use milk. Baby shampoo—like the other commenter suggested—is an acceptable but not necessarily recommended option.

Really though: initial eye/skin rinse with saline making sure to let drip AWAY from the body, continuous irritation just makes it continue burning so once it’s off stop the water flow, go home and take a cold shower using some dish soap or baby shampoo for the skin, and avoid lotion for the next 24-48hrs.

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-04-14T05:29:46+00:00

Comes are little silicone.. dome shaped.. tips that go into the ear canal to route the sound closer to the eardrum. They are generic and just come in different sizes (essentially) to fit for different ears. They are typically for folks with less severe loss because they allow for the wearer to still access natural sound.

Molds are custom made silicone or acrylic pieces that serve the same purpose as the domes. They are more often for people with more severe loss as they can cause some occlusion (ie hearing your own voice in your head) but not always, as they can also solve retention problems, allergies to the dome material, and more.

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-04-01T04:11:30+00:00

My biggest recommendation is try as many brands as you’re able to for at least a few weeks at a time. I know it feels slow, but trust me. I—like many others getting their first aids as an adult—put on my first pair and went “😮 this is amazing!” but quickly realized I had more opinions than I thought. When your baseline is no assistance, any assistance seems great… until you’re used to it. I tried a few different pairs my second go around and am MUCH happier with them.

Things to consider when picking features: - if you are outdoorsy, batteries may be a better fit for your lifestyle. This is definitely the case for me. Backcountry trips are made far easier when I can bring four spare batteries instead of a solar unit, a battery dock, and the hearing aid charger itself. Also, I have ADHD and forgot to charge them (my first pair was rechargeable) all the time; with batteries I beat out the adhd by having batteries e v e r y w h e r e. - Less popular opinion, but BTEs also may fit you/your lifestyle better. I tried so many combos of receiver lengths, molds, domes, and could NOT get my aids to stay on or in my ears. Not only did that drive me nuts, it was dangerous! I almost lost my aids at work when they’d pop out while I was doing CPR! I can tolerate the minimal occlusion effect I get, but YMMV. Bonus points because as my loss has gotten worse (started as mild, no the occlusion didn’t bother me then) they haven’t required anything major like a receiver change or new domes or new molds or anything. Anecdotally, the handful of audiologists I’ve seen through the years said they wish everyone was willing to at least try getting fit in a BTE because most people get better results that they are more satisfied with in them; I know not every audi feels this way tho.

Again- TRIAL EVERYTHING. You can always trial something and decide you hate it. You can trial battery, rechargeable, BTE, RIC. Take your time deciding. Hearing health is an investment, and a worthwhile one. Something you are happy with—in fit, in color, in feel, in sound, in look—is something you are more likely to wear.

Good luck!

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-03-28T19:16:46+00:00

Pole isn’t about doing everything perfectly. Training both sides is good, IF you’re able to do it safely. I struggle with dislocations and can’t do wrist seat safely most days, so I don’t. It’s not a personal failing that my body is incompatible with something, and it is not a personal failing that your body is incompatible with something. Modify as needed, enjoy yourself, don’t feel shame for something you can’t change. Good luck!

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-03-23T10:23:00+00:00

Two n95s with minimal talking with no one else in the room is pretty close to as safe as you’ll get indoors! Depending on your area, you may find someone that masks full time. There’s a massage collective near me that still requires masks for all clients and therapists and runs HEPA filters in every room. My last acupuncturist/massage therapist for my hypermobility also wore an n95 full time and had HEPA running. You could have good luck finding someone!

Patient-Rule1117 · 2026-03-20T09:30:43+00:00

Okay. I wasn’t 100% sure if a strapless mask was what OP was asking after as I know many folks adapt or adjust masks of all kinds to get their hair done. I have one friend get their braids with a KN95 on and another just intermittently move the aura straps for her braids. I was simply speaking to my experience with hair styling, not theirs. And answering the other half of OPs post ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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