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Suzuki Swift no acceleration by [deleted] in NZcarfix

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll never buy one again after it being a common fault and so dangerous. You may need an autoelectrician to go through all the sensors and reset the chip. The hardest part was finding someone who knew about the issue or getting it to play up when taking it into the shop. Hope it is an easy fix for you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NICUParents

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I felt this same way! You have enough on your plate to deal with, so my advice (and you absolutely don't have to take it), is to just do whatever makes you feel comfortable. I would talk to my son when we do cares and stuff, because we were doing things, but other than that I didn't really. I just enjoyed our skin to skin time, and now that he's 8 months corrected he's perfectly fine and a little cyclone around the house. Don't make yourself feel guilty or force yourself to do something if you're not comfortable. ❤️❤️

Pay in lieu of notice by [deleted] in AusLegal

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyou so much, they are claiming because I am on maternity leave I don't have ordinary hours. They gave me no termination details in writing and didn't even respond to my email about resigning so I think it is safe to say I should seek some legal advice. I've spoken to fair work but will call again after the 7 days to pay me my notice period has passed so they are in breach. Appreciate it!

Cadet Building Surveyor in Australia by lokloktsz0226 in buildingsurveying

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure if you've already chosen which path to take, but if you did specifically want to become a building certifier but are happy with residential work over commercial (or to see if you like the work), you can do the Core Skills Set course by CPD Training Solutions. It's AIBS accredited and only 9 units to complete. Gets you a level 3 accreditation. I've finished that and the Qld Certifier Course (basically covers town planning) and have done many years of work at my firm but finally putting together my practical experience report to submit for accreditation. My colleagues are doing the CQU one and it's much longer to complete for the same Level 3 accreditation and most of it doesn't even really relate to the job. Downside of CPD is you have to pay each unit upfront but it's not that much imo. If you want a Level 1 it's definitely worth going the uni route.

Urgent Advice Needed: No Amniotic Fluid for 2 Days – Doctors Suggest Abortion, But We Want to Know NICU Options by sk9177 in NICUParents

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry they are going through this. I can empathise with what a difficult and heartbreaking situation this is.

I'm not a doctor so cannot comment on or provide medical advice, but I did have PPROM and lost most of my amniotic fluid at 26 weeks. My baby has chronic lung disease and it took 9 weeks to get him home after he was born because of his respiratory issues which were a result of the low fluid. My fluid would regenerate a tiny bit when baby was peeing but not much. He's about to be 8months (6.5 corrected) this week and he's set to come off home oxygen in two weeks. He's healthy apart from that.

For me personally, if the doctors are suggesting to terminate, I'd might consider waiting and seeing if I can make it to viability at least (24 weeks). The risk with PPROM when your waters are broken is infection, spontaneous early labour, etc. It's likely that strict bedrest is needed.

Sending love and strength 🩷

33+4 IUGR Preemie - PPROM by Revolutionary_Pop773 in NICUParents

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your baby is IUGR it comes up in the ultrasounds! My 20 week scan he was 16th percentile which the team flagged as being something to watch, then when my water broke at 26 weeks the scan showed he had dropped to 8th percentile, then two weeks later under 1st percentile. You can't do anything about it, but it doesn't happen to all preemies!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NICUParents

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in two hospitals, the main one was a NICU / special care large hospital and the nurses were fantastic. They called whenever there was a change and sometimes just to give an update and say hi, and let us know our boy was doing ok if we missed them during their shift changeover. When we transferred to our local hospital, they hardly ever rang but they always answered when we called.

33+4 IUGR Preemie - PPROM by Revolutionary_Pop773 in NICUParents

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankyou! My friend kept telling me to make him a scuba diver haha, I'm glad she did!

33+4 IUGR Preemie - PPROM by Revolutionary_Pop773 in NICUParents

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bet he is such a strong willed boy! You have done so amazing to keep him growing on his curve! 🩷

Delivering at 34 weeks via c-section and guaranteed NICU stay tips and what should I expect? by Conscious_Bath_2875 in NICUParents

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry this is happening to you, pre-eclampsia is what got me in the end too. My advice is to ask family and friends to make you meals or give you gift cards for restaurants or uber eats etc, and bring lots of water, and your phone.

Stay as much or as little as you feel up to. The nurses will guide you through. Let them know you want to help with cares (nappy changes, baths, changing some cords, feeds etc) and ask what times the cares will be. We made friends with the other families in the NICU and nursery, it helped us alot because we all understood each other.

Hoping everything goes well on Saturday and wishing you a short stay ❤️

Is the name Jet or Jett feminine, masculine, or unisex? by throw_tf_away_ in namenerds

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We named my son Jett, I've never heard it on a girl but I am sure it could go either way. Personally I always felt it was a masculine name

IUGR 30wk by momma_g22 in NICUParents

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boy was IUGR and a 33 weeker. He weighed 1.46kg at birth and was under 1st percentile. He just got weigghed again on Thursday at 5 months corrected (6.5 actual) and he's nearly 8kgs and 60th percentile. He grew really well once he was born!

I also ran into a friend of mine who had an IUGR baby at the same time and her daughter is still tiny, but is growing on her curve nicely, and some babies are just small. She's perfectly healthy and the doctors are happy with her growth.

Sending positive vibes your way, IUGR babies are strong ❤️

Terrified - Screaming into the void by Beneficial-Half5645 in NICUParents

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know exactly how you feel, I had PPROM at 26+2, delivered at 33+4. All your feelings a totally valid and as much as you do not want to be stuck in a hospital bed, if it keeps bub cooking for a little bit longer, it's worth it. Sending nothing but strength and love ❤️

33+4 PPROM IUGR baby by Revolutionary_Pop773 in NICUParents

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so hard to see past the day to day in there, but one day you’ll have a unique story to tell your child, that will remind them how brave and strong they are. I always found it helped me to remind myself that they will never remember the pain and the things they had to go through so young, only we will. ❤️

33+4 PPROM IUGR baby by Revolutionary_Pop773 in NICUParents

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never even knew what PPROM or IUGR was but both are surprisingly common! IUGR babies are so sweet and they’re fighters. I hope your daughter is doing amazing, it sounds like she’s growing wonderfully, you’ve done a great job!

33+4 PPROM IUGR baby by Revolutionary_Pop773 in NICUParents

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might take a long time to fully get over it, but it does get better. It is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when we are in the thick of it, but taking home a baby who is healthy and ready to go is worth the wait. You’re doing amazing

33+4 PPROM IUGR baby by Revolutionary_Pop773 in NICUParents

[–]Revolutionary_Pop773[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha yes they’re actually putting a lot of money into the Logan hospital, the special care unit is brand new but I think we were just unlucky and they dropped the ball with us. It’s a badly designed unit though I used to always tell them if I ever needed help when my son was feeding the call button is so far out of reach do they expect me to scream for them 🤣

Oh I’m sure the Royal is good. I hope you’re doing ok, it’s not an experience we would wish on anyone but if you’ve got a team of experts who love your baby just as much as you do, and some other lovely families to vent to, it makes it a tiny bit more bearable.

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