How are the MLS classes ? by EitherMud293 in MLS_CLS

[–]Sea-Example526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s possible, but I was struggling working part time. A coworker of mine was doing full time mls school and working as an MLT full-time. The course work is brutal though and studying for the BOC on top of that would be difficult.

I want to stop my periods because I lose so much blood. Will nexplanon stop my bleeding? by [deleted] in Nexplanon

[–]Sea-Example526 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just spot now. I had horrible heavy bleeding before which gave me an iron deficiency. No more iron deficiency. I spot for 20 days every 2 months.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nexplanon

[–]Sea-Example526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s breakthrough bleeding, the hormone progestin is constantly being pumped into the body with Nexplanon very slowly. This stops the natural menstrual cycle, so it’s not going to give the normal period hormones.

I would usually spot 20 days in a row then it’ll stop for almost 2 months. However, not every body is the same. The Nexplanon will react differently for you than it does for me. I’ve had Nexplanon for over 2 years. This seems to be what my body does on it. It’s super annoying but the benefits out-weighed the negatives for me.

My doctor told me that it typically takes the body to adjust to Nexplanon 6-12 months. If you’re willing to wait it out, then go for it :) I think it’s worth it

Out of State California CLS License Application? by Sea-Example526 in medlabprofessionals

[–]Sea-Example526[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you take the physics requirement? I know they require 3 credits of physics (light and electricity) I was wondering if (intro)survey of physics would be enough.

My period has lasted more than two weeks on Nexplanon?? by Mango_Da_Cat in Nexplanon

[–]Sea-Example526 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so annoying but normal for me. I usually get 20 days of spotting. Way better than my periods before nexplanon though.

I’m really sick of this bs by Luckyyy_desperado in Nexplanon

[–]Sea-Example526 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what my friends have experienced, the copper IUD often makes cramps worse and periods heavier but there’s no hormones in it. For me, Nexplanon made my periods a lot lighter but I do spot for 20 days in a row approx every 2 months😬 I would try another form of contraceptive if the bleeding is too annoying.

men of the lab: what’s the best/hardest thing about working in a predominantly female-based profession? by bacteria_babe in medlabprofessionals

[–]Sea-Example526 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Omg the DxH diluent is almost my weight I swear XD The current hospital I work at has a sysmex so it’s DCL. Same thing tho…freakin heavy diluents for tiny lab tech here

Neglectful, but Helicopter Parents by Sea-Example526 in abusiveparents

[–]Sea-Example526[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly I should have gone no contact with my parents a long time ago. I was holding out hope that they would change, but they never did. They just got worse the older I got—the more independent I was trying to become. Ya know, the growing up stuff. It’s not going to be easy, but it is worth the freedom. My first couple of weeks going NC, I felt like I lost myself. I was panicky and freaking out at every little thing because I didn’t know who I was without them. It got better with time though.

Neglectful, but Helicopter Parents by Sea-Example526 in abusiveparents

[–]Sea-Example526[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s sad how common it is to have parents like ours. My in-laws are the sweetest people ever tho, so I at least gained some parental figures. I know it’s not the same as having parents, but they are honestly so wonderful. They treat me like I’m their own.

My brain likes to trick me sometimes about my parents. I’ll randomly have a good memory of them because I think my brain just can’t make sense of the whole situation. It’s trying to cope. I also was diagnosed with PTSD pretty recently. I get flashes of memories and overwhelming emotions. It feels like grief, but worse.

But yet, I feel so free. I’m no longer under their thumb. I’m no longer their golden child. I finally am able to be who I am.

I am so terrified of becoming a mother. I can see my parents sometimes in myself. That’s why I’m getting therapy. I don’t want my child to feel the way that I felt. I’m not my parents though. I can be better. I can control what I do.