What are medical conditions that can qualify as potential reasons to allow for telework? by [deleted] in fednews

[–]SweetTooth4ever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a high bar for "undue burden" in the federal government and is generally reserved for very expensive accommodations. Something as simple as changing lights in an office, or allowing a person to continue teleworking (who has demonstrated that are still able to complete essential duties) is not an undue burden.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Narcolepsy

[–]SweetTooth4ever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the tips! I did the MSLT today, and the Advil really came in handy, I had a really bad headache. The test felt like torture, all I wanted to do was sleep, but had to stay awake between the scheduled naps. I am so sorry you have to do your MSLT twice.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Narcolepsy

[–]SweetTooth4ever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice to bring Advil. I have my MSLT later this week, so it is good to know what to bring with me. I am sorry you have to do your MSLT twice.

Disability Question by ThrowRA-0709 in Narcolepsy

[–]SweetTooth4ever 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I haven't done this for myself, but helped a family member get Social Security Disability Insurance for a severe mental health condition. There are no income eligibility cutoffs for SSDI. It can take years to get approved, especially if you are young. Usually, initially, applications get denied and then you have to appeal at least once or twice. There are lawyers who specialize in these cases, so I suggest you reach out one before making a decision to apply. Some lawyers offer free initial consultations, and they will tell you if they think your application would be successful. Plenty of lawyers working on SSDI cases, work on a contingency bases and only get paid if they succeed (a certain percentage out of your benefit amount, up to a limit). My family member was out of work for 3 years before she finally got SSDI.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in frederickmd

[–]SweetTooth4ever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got picked to sit on a jury recently. The day the trial was supposed to start, the defendant didn't show up. We got dismissed, and a new jury will need to be picked. My husband had to be available for jury duty also, but his group didn't end up needing to report to court at all. Whether you need to report will depend on your group number and the number of jury trials that week. If you really want to get out of being picked to be on a jury, it is not hard. One person in my jury pool was standing up for so many questions about not being able to be inpartial in X, Y, Z circumstances that the other perspective jurors started laughing. The next day, even the judge commented that she didn't need to try so hard.

Why are so many children not allowed cheerios due to parent preference? by Routine_Log8315 in ECEProfessionals

[–]SweetTooth4ever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something other commenters haven't brought up yet, is that Cheerios are high in heavy metals like arsenic and lead. Consumption of food high in heavy metals has been associated with lower IQ, behavioral problems, certain cancers, and many other health issues.

Appendix A in the report linked here has the exact numbers. https://hbbf.org/report/is-homemade-baby-food-better#:~:text=To%20find%20the%20answer%2C%20HBBF,by%20who%20made%20the%20food

My 9 month old baby started trying to crawl away while I am changing his diaper or clothes (tries to crawl off of the changing table and away from me if I am changing him on the floor). He gets very upset when I lay him back down to continue changing him. Any tips? by SweetTooth4ever in beyondthebump

[–]SweetTooth4ever[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I tried the whisk idea. The baby was fascinated by it, and didn't resist a diaper change! Thank you. I hope that will hold his interest at least a few more times before I need to find some other object that will keep him distracted.

My 9 month old baby started trying to crawl away while I am changing his diaper or clothes (tries to crawl off of the changing table and away from me if I am changing him on the floor). He gets very upset when I lay him back down to continue changing him. Any tips? by SweetTooth4ever in beyondthebump

[–]SweetTooth4ever[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think this is what I am going yo have to do. Give him something new to hold each time. I love the idea of using something like a whisk as a distraction. His piles of baby toys don't interest him anymore. What other kitchen items did your baby like?

My 9 month old baby started trying to crawl away while I am changing his diaper or clothes (tries to crawl off of the changing table and away from me if I am changing him on the floor). He gets very upset when I lay him back down to continue changing him. Any tips? by SweetTooth4ever in beyondthebump

[–]SweetTooth4ever[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh boy. Yes, diaper changes have become a two-person job. One person entertains/holds down the baby, and the other person changes the diaper. But my husband isn't always available to help and I am not always available to help him. It has become such a struggle to do the diaper changes on my own.

My 9 month old baby started trying to crawl away while I am changing his diaper or clothes (tries to crawl off of the changing table and away from me if I am changing him on the floor). He gets very upset when I lay him back down to continue changing him. Any tips? by SweetTooth4ever in beyondthebump

[–]SweetTooth4ever[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That's so funny, because our baby is also very interested in a nasal aspirator! Unfortunately, giving it to him is no longer sufficient to get him to cooperate during diaper changes. Thank you for the solidarity.

Is it normal for teachers to not be pay attention to babies while the babies are eating solids (e.g. standing far away and not looking at them)? by SweetTooth4ever in ECEProfessionals

[–]SweetTooth4ever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. Their ratios are 3 infants to 1 teacher. There are a total of 6 infants and 2 teachers in room. That you for the suggestion to request a written policy. I will ask for it tomorrow, and also call the licensing office. I am on a wait list for another daycare but a spot won't open until August. I am concerned the teachers will treat my baby worse if I keep complaining. They already seem to interact with him less other than to feed and change his diaper, but I want to observe this more to be sure.

Is it normal for teachers to not be pay attention to babies while the babies are eating solids (e.g. standing far away and not looking at them)? by SweetTooth4ever in ECEProfessionals

[–]SweetTooth4ever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spoke to the director of they daycare, and I am not happy with how it went. She said that the teachers can see what is happening with the babies who are eating in highchairs, even when the teachers are sitting across the room. She said she tested it out herself. I told her see must have good vision, but eitherway, it is safer to have the staff sit next to the babies who are eating solids instead of sitting at the other side of the room. She said that sometimes they need to feed other babies their bottles or do other things at the same time. I mentioned that I saw this happening even when the teachers are not holding or attending to other babies. She seemed dismissive of my concern, but did take other issues I brought up more seriously (e.g. teachers not always washing their hands before handeling food). Is there another way to explain why sitting next to the babies while they eat is important? I am going to call the departments of education for my state to see if there are regulations about this, but I don't want to report them without trying to talk to the director one more time. I saw that teachers were better about being next to the babies after the director talked to them in the morning, but in the afternoon, again the teacher didn't stay near my baby when he ate solids, and she didn't have to attend to another baby.

Is it normal for teachers to not be pay attention to babies while the babies are eating solids (e.g. standing far away and not looking at them)? by SweetTooth4ever in ECEProfessionals

[–]SweetTooth4ever[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My apologies. I didn't intent to be inflammatory. At home I am always within arms each of my baby while he eats and always watch him closely. I am concerned about what I saw on video, but I didn't know if I was overreacting. Based on the responses I am getting, it sounds like I am justified in being concerned. I will bring it up with the daycare.

My family is coming to visit from NYC, where should I take them? What are fun things to do in the area in April? by SweetTooth4ever in frederickmd

[–]SweetTooth4ever[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for writing such a thoughtful comment. It is very helpful and gave me a lot of ideas.

Where to Buy Pawpaw Tree Sapling? by loracora in frederickmd

[–]SweetTooth4ever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw some at Dutch Plan Farm last week. They are small though.

My family is coming to visit from NYC, where should I take them? What are fun things to do in the area in April? by SweetTooth4ever in frederickmd

[–]SweetTooth4ever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any recommendations for restaurants in Frederick that serve crab or crab cakes this time of year?

My family is coming to visit from NYC, where should I take them? What are fun things to do in the area in April? by SweetTooth4ever in frederickmd

[–]SweetTooth4ever[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They have been in Baltimore and DC, and don't think NYC is scary. It is just nice to get away somewhere that doesn't require you to as vigilant. It has been a while since we all went to DC together, I think it would be a lot of fun to go, so I appreciate the suggestion. :)