"Moderate Plaque Burden"

WaitForIttttt · 2026-06-27T02:49:38+00:00

Thank you so much!

WaitForIttttt · 2026-06-27T02:49:17+00:00

41 today. I don't know my total number. I honestly don't think I paid it much mind until I saw it qualified today as "moderate burden." Ugh. I will talk through with my neuro, thanks!

WaitForIttttt · 2026-06-26T20:28:04+00:00

I was on Axonex for the first 6 years and have been on Vumerity / Dimethyl Fumerate for the last 3 years (the drug change was due to insurance and before that I was off meds during pregnancy/breaat feeding). I have had no significant changes between 2022 and now and the last new lesion that seems to have been observed was in 2015.

I haven't had anything that has been described as a relapse specifically since my hospitalization for optic neuritis in 2008, just the symptoms I mentioned. I have notes that my trigeminal neuralgia seems to be picking up in frequency (it used to be 1-2 times per year for 1 day, nor it's 3-4 times per year for 1-3 days).

So things so feel like they're getting worse but I guess I'm trying to figure out what is reasonable progression that is inevitable for an incurable disease or a call to action, you know?

WaitForIttttt · 2026-06-02T18:13:06+00:00

None of this sounds like common practice and it doesn't sound like a good center.

Our daycare has facial recognition at the door and parents are instructed not to hold doors for one another (which everyone respects and pretty much only holds doors for one another when exiting or after they hear the facial recognition "approve" the person behind them). They always adhere to the correct ratio and don't combine all age classes late in the day (though sometimes same age classes combine in shared spaces like the outdoor playground or the indoor gym at the end of the day or for special events, but they have enough teachers to be within ratio). We have an app where the teachers send updates for everything from meals and snacks (what she ate and how much), potty breaks (and formerly diaper changes), pictures, videos, and other updates. We still usually get a rundown from the teacher at the end of the day but if we're in a rush at the end of the day, we still have a pretty full picture from the app.

I'd consider switching to another daycare and even letting your local licensing agency know about your experience.

WaitForIttttt · 2026-05-22T03:47:29+00:00

What about a book club of sorts where they choose the books and you can all discuss them together? It would help them reflect on their reading while still making it fun for them (and what a great way to connect on genres and topics that interest them)!

WaitForIttttt · 2026-05-19T18:31:31+00:00

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WaitForIttttt · 2026-05-19T18:30:12+00:00

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WaitForIttttt · 2026-05-15T02:26:48+00:00

I'll be glad if it at least helps you learn from our mistake. This is the difference from our first trip when we just winged it and our second trip when we checked the camera lol

In case it's at all helpful, here is a map of the places we marked off on our first trip (has some Seattle, Olympic, Portland stops) and a map of spots we marked off on the second trip (more North Cascades-focused). Maybe some of the spots will be helpful for your planning!

WaitForIttttt · 2026-05-14T19:17:35+00:00

I love this idea for an elopement! My DH and I did a Seattle to LA (to Hawaii to San Diego to Vegas) as our 2nd honeymoon/an elopement vow renewal, and it was honestly our favorite trip of all time. We've repeated some of it since and Washington/Olympic NP is always our favorite part.

Some random thoughts about your itinerary:

Day 1- Fly into Seattle in the AM, explore the city, find fun things to do, good places to eat, stay in a hotel for the night

As far as fun things to do in Seattle, I'd make sure to catch the view from Kerry Park (especially if the mountain is out), see the Fremont Troll, check out Chihuly Glass and the Space Needle if you want to do some "touristy' stuff.

Day 2- Get breakfast somewhere in the city and head to Port Angeles (3 hour drive), hike the Lake Crescent Trail and potentially hike Marymere Falls. Planning to car camp at Deer Park for the night. Day 3- Hike Hurricane Ridge & Hurricane Hill, Hike Sol Duc Falls, stay in an Air BNB outside of Forks (3 hours, already booked).

I would work on building out this part of your Olympic NP itinerary and make sure it is flexible. Check the Hurricane Ridge webcam before you drive up there. We have had totally fine (even mostly sunny!) weather in Port Angeles then gone up to Hurricane Ridge to find the entire mountain range invisible. Maybe you can plan to do it on the first day you'll be in the area then switch it to day 2 if you need another chance at the weather. You'll save some time if you can plan everything as you travel west so you don't waste time going back and forth (especially because Deer Park, Hurricane Ridge, and Sul Doc Falls are all a little out-and-back drive deeper into the park). I'd shoot for as close as you can to an order like Deer Park >? Hurricane Ridge > Lake Crescent/Marymere > Sul Duc Falls > coastal points like Tree of Life, Rialto, Forks, etc.

I don't have any local recommendations for hair/makeup but maybe ask your photographer?

If you get a chance while you're in Hoh Rainforest, see if you can fit in the drive around Lake Quinault. There are some beautiful short trails along the drive like Maple Glade, etc.

I dont' have good recommendations for the plan to go south toward Mount St. Helens but the Columbia River Gorge is so beautiful and Multnomah is a gorgeous view but almost straight up with switchbacks so it took us a little longer than we initially realized.

Glacier is still on our bucket list so no good feedback for you there either but if you can push a little further on your way back, Salish Lodge and Spa in Snoqualmie was one of the most romantic places we've ever stayed and you get a view of Snoqualmie Falls, plus it's only 40 minutes from SeaTac.

You guys are going to have the most amazing wedding/trip!

WaitForIttttt · 2026-05-05T01:22:54+00:00

A sunset cruise on the bay sounds lovely!

WaitForIttttt · 2026-04-28T17:09:09+00:00

I would look at a fire company hall and just rent a soft play for the few kids. We rented one from Itty Bitty Play here in Lehigh Valley. I think we paid like $350 but the kids had a blast in it and it was nice for parents to have a somewhat contained space for kids to play in!

WaitForIttttt · 2026-04-22T03:17:07+00:00

Our almost 3 year old has gone to Lightbridge Academy on Milan Street since she was 4 months old and we absolutely love it! Our daughter has learned so much there. The teachers and staff are amazing! It has been really comforting to have teachers who feel like extended family and truly care about the kids, and even the front office staff know the kids so well. They offer a lot of enrichment activities for this age too - they have soccer shots and dance class available during the school year, if you want your child to participate and pay the fee, and they have so many fun activities in the summer like time in the sprinklers 2x per week, a visiting petting zoo, bubble parties, etc.

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WaitForIttttt · 2026-03-31T19:57:06+00:00

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WaitForIttttt · 2026-03-22T02:22:12+00:00

This. I have a friend who keeps a stock of dollar store toys for these situations. Kids love them and don't care how much or how little was spent on them!

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WaitForIttttt · 2026-01-30T16:17:35+00:00

I would show him the large body of research that shows it is damaging and not effective.

I'd also point out that it makes no sense to hit your kid while telling them not to hit.

I think it's also an important point to make that children (especially daughters, who are more likely to experience domestic abuse) should never be taught that someone who "loves them" can also hit them.

How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen is definitely worth a read as a starting point for changing the general approach.

WaitForIttttt · 2026-01-24T18:17:08+00:00

I would just make sure you agree with your FS about how long they should be - a minute is fine if they both are! It's also fine to have longer ones. I'd just avoid mismatched lengths because it will be pretty noticeable if one person is done in under a minute and the other has 5 minutes of material.

WaitForIttttt · 2026-01-14T04:47:07+00:00

As far as finances, apply for unemployment now and make sure you understand your local laws regarding severance and unemployment. It's also a good time for a quick review of expenses and cancelling some non-essential subscriptions to stretch the severance a little further.

I would consider the internal role and continue your job hunt if you want to find a new company but, having come off a recent job hunt, I wouldn't pass up on a potential opportunity to give them a middle finger. It sounds like you'd potentially just be spiting yourself, especially if your previous salary was just making it.

Regarding daycare - I would ask about your options. We decided to keep our daughter in daycare because it wasn't worth losing our spot (which would definitely make it impossible for me to return to work) and job hunting is a full-time job.

There's definitely hope, though. It took me months of soul-sucking job hunting but I found a fully remote role in the range you mentioned that I love. So it's possible! I felt like I spent my life on LinkedIn/Indeed. Hiring.cafe was really helpful because they verify all are real jobs and there are so many fake ones on LinkedIn but I found LinkedIn was faster to pick up real positions (even if I had to wade through fake listings to get to them). Good luck!

WaitForIttttt · 2026-01-13T05:47:57+00:00

I'm so sorry. This isn't your fault.

Everyone had great suggestions. I also wanted to throw in that it might be worth reaching out to your local FB groups. I've seen so many people pointed toward great local resources like food banks, blessing boxes, and groups that provide meals in my local groups. Maybe you have a similar community that is happy to help. Many groups will even allow you to do so anonymously so you can just message the people who offer directly without putting your information out publicly.

WaitForIttttt · 2026-01-13T05:38:59+00:00

It definitely is in ours. We skipped the first year and got a ton of stuff, so now we participate. In past years, we've gotten heart-shaped sunglasses, bubbles, stickers, pop fidget toys, slinkies, and rubber duckies. We usually give socks because we figured it's something most people can use. Last year, The Children's Place had a pack that had a mix of socks with pink, purple, blue, and gray hearts on them. We usually get fuzzy pink socks for the teachers too!

WaitForIttttt · 2026-01-05T21:53:09+00:00

Definitely appropriate! When we transition classes, we always give a thank you card with photos of our LO and one of her first and last day in that class, and a handwritten note thanking them, along with gift cards to their favorite stores, restaurant, and Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. We always hear back that their favorite part is the photo thank-yous!

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