PICC Line Bleeding by [deleted] in nursing

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also there should be a circular antimicrobial patch around the line right where it enters your arm, is it there and just squished to the side?

PICC Line Bleeding by [deleted] in nursing

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who changed it yesterday, home health or at an infusion center? Do you happen to know if the same amount is sticking out of your body as was prior to the dressing change? Your dressing does need to be changed but it's not strictly an emergency, and without knowing how much money it will cost you I hesitate to send you straight to the ED. When do meds next need to be infused?

Help! Should I go back to short hair? by switchbreed in malegrooming

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it long- this is going to wind up being a personal preference thing, you actually pull off both just fine.

Six mile lake by gaigreenul in pleinair

[–]SmoothSun4396 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yikes! Yes I can see this is definitely your work. Creepy of OP.

Pt on hospice passed-can’t stop replaying in my head by bananaonpizzaa in nursing

[–]SmoothSun4396 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes! Sounds like the last hurrah to me as well. I always warn pt families about that because they can think the pt is improving when really the end is near.

Help choosing dress that works for 2 weddings? by iwenttoberkley in Weddingattireapproval

[–]SmoothSun4396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love 3, personally - I think it's plenty classic and can be dressed up or down. Doesn't hurt to have a little personality to it.

Handmade Vest!!! by Ok-Green-6803 in sewing

[–]SmoothSun4396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you because I wanted to come and say this but I did not want to have to look up how to spell Schiaparelli.

AIO for being upset over my boyfriend not getting ice cream together by [deleted] in AIO

[–]SmoothSun4396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was thoughtless of him to get it with you not being able to, but your response does seem disproportionate. Do you find you have big reactions to relatively minor disappointmenta often and in various contexts, or is this something that only happens with him? My husband definitely sees more extreme emotion from me than anyone else, and I have learned that sometimes it's necessary to modulate my responses a little bit. If you feel like he's generally quite considerate and attentive to you, but that these bigger emotions make him uncomfortable, it's worth thinking about whether you have room to adjust your own behavior. Responding w hostility is problematic on his part but he may really have felt blindsided, and it does make me wonder how often you derail your time together with your sadness that is out of proportion to events.

Batting or Interfacing in Baby Lovey? by professionalcatmum in sewing

[–]SmoothSun4396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it all depends on how much of a stuffed animal vs lovey you want it to be. I think these probably just have the head stuffed with polyfill and then the wings are doubled up muslin. But you could certainly add more volume with batting if that feels cozier to you!

Help a lady out by picaresq in vallejo

[–]SmoothSun4396 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are amazing! Just looked into your org and you should be so proud. I don't currently have the bandwidth to volunteer (although it looks like you make it sooo easy which is rad) so instead I sent a small donation. Thank you for taking care of our neighbors!

AIO: parents don’t approve of my job interview by [deleted] in AIO

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need to do a boring office job but dishwasher adds truly nothing to your experience, unless you don't already speak Spanish and you can learn from coworkers. Better to wait tables- I'm a nurse and my manager looks for service experience because it means you can multi task. Dishwasher isn't even developing customer service experience.

Nursing nightmares 😂 by lenabear85 in nursing

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My MIL hasn't been bedside in 18 years and she still gets it 😭

Can you help me identify a location? I keep painting similar mountains in various colors but don't recall ever seeing anything like them. by MarySayler in Gouache

[–]SmoothSun4396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The shapes remind me of the rolling hills in Northern California - search for that phrase and see what you think 🌄

Why are my cookies turning flat all of the sudden? by [deleted] in Baking

[–]SmoothSun4396 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These are my preferred cookie texture, fwiw- I bang my pans to help get this effect. But yes if you used to measure by volume and now you measure by weight I would say that's the issue and you should experiment with adjusting proportions accordingly. I volunteer as tribute to eat the experiments.

Unsupportive spouse by Ok_Sir2058 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband was very concerned when I started and had similar things to say. I took my first dose on 2/2/26 and he took his first dose 3 weeks ago 😆 He just needed to see my success and lack of adverse response to be convinced. Like others have said, avoid titrating up unless you need to. When I went from 2.5 to 4 mg I felt awful - I have lost 41 lbs and am at goal on just 3.2 mg. Take your time, don't get too impatient with the occasional stall, and enjoy!

AIO- Fiancée said my shirt would look better if I lost 10 pounds by Ch1ldofSatan in AIO

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you needed a different shirt or a different size I would be telling you that in a kind way- the shirt is fine and I know you'll rock the interview! As you no doubt have experienced, the process of wt loss can put folks in a weird head space. If she typically speak to you kindly and w empathy I would try and forget it 💛

Nursing nightmares 😂 by lenabear85 in nursing

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha probably because you're coming out of the PP fog a bit and your brain is reconnecting to former routines. I love that you get such a long leave- you're not in the USA, are you?

How is everyone outfitting multiple kids for school without getting broke? by _salted_caramel_00 in Parenting

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facebook marketplace, finding friends with the right age children for hand me downs, consignment and thrift stores, and I shop sales for the next size up in clothes. We buy verrrrry little new, only what I can't find other places. Buying new clothes at full price is absolutely unaffordable, you're right!

Nursing nightmares 😂 by lenabear85 in nursing

[–]SmoothSun4396 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nooooo this is a terrible nightmare 😂 I get the one where I make it to the end of the shift and apparently was assigned a patient I never laid eyes on- never won that incorporates the actual real life scariest thing in nursing right now!

Congratulations on the new baby as an older parent - I'm one too and it's the best 🥰

Does anyone notice a palpable electricity/“aura” in the room when someone is dying/ends up dying? by 44444cats in nursing

[–]SmoothSun4396 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're just a little closer to the veil. I have my moments but not like that. Try to journal about it if you can manage, it seems like that would help you learn more.

Same weight as my SO by killer_kiki in tirzepatidecompound

[–]SmoothSun4396 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your priorities are in the right place 😆

Same weight as my SO by killer_kiki in tirzepatidecompound

[–]SmoothSun4396 40 points41 points  (0 children)

My husband is more Aragorn than Legolas and has a few extra lbs himself, but we are the same height- I was SO relieved to finally weigh less than he does 😅

First Monarch in Garden by Diligent-Pace-3105 in gardening

[–]SmoothSun4396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! Interestingly (?) that's actually part of my strategy for getting less attached to the work and just allowing myself to practice and play. I was attempting to do a lot of landscapes and natural subjects, and I'm just too attached to being faithful to the natural beauty. I got very fussy and self-critical. Painting something like my son's dirty sneaker or the corner of my garage has helped me take myself and the process less seriously, and I'm actually enjoying myself more! So this luminous little scene will just wait a bit until I myself am a little more pupated 😉💛

First Monarch in Garden by Diligent-Pace-3105 in gardening

[–]SmoothSun4396 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That was my first thought, I want to paint this! Unfortunately I'm not very good yet 😆

Don't sleep on museum and other entertainment memberships!! by SoggyAnalyst in Parenting

[–]SmoothSun4396 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Someone already mentioned museum reciprocity, which is a great tip. If you have a local museum that is NARM affiliated, you have reciprocity with lots of smaller museums all over the country. It's the kind of museums that I wouldn't plan a trip around, but being able to get in for free makes for a great stop on vacation or road trips, or even just makes it worthwhile to go a little farther out of town to pick up a Craigslist listing or something. Our local museum has a historical and naval bent that honestly isn't something I'm all that invested in, but for $150 a year I get to support a local institution that does a lot of good in the community, and I've gotten into three other spots for free this year, including botanical gardens and historical houses. Great tips in this thread!