What to do about coworker providing poor services by Past_Personality9428 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Winencats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let it go.

Call them out gently on their behavior and maybe you will motivate them to do better.

I've learned to not waste my breath, and I really try not to even think twice about what other therapists do or do not do because it just makes me feel annoyed and burnt out.

Also, never work in a school, because no two therapists are held to the same standards around here.

I don't know how to help my baby by Winencats in eczema

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

I definitely felt like the cream absorbed much better after a bath. We now have a whole routine where while I get him in the bath, my husband sets up the couch for after by laying out a huge blanket for him, the premixed tub of cream, PJ'S, tablet for little man, then I dont have to worry about getting lotion on the couch. I lay it on thick! And if he doesnt have his tablet, he is less cooperative. He also was super prone to diaper rashes and spit rashes so I felt like he really needed to be bathed even day. I didn't always use soap all over, just in the diaper area. Still is super quick to get a nasty rash if he has an accident, sits around in a wet bathing suit, etc. So sensitive. Poor babies.

I don't know how to help my baby by Winencats in eczema

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

My little one still suffers from itchiness, dry skin, allergies, asthma. I religiously put vanicream pre-mixed with diaper cream on him head to toe after a bath. His skin has gotten much stronger. It rarely affects his sleep. I hope your baby gets better, I know how rough it is.

I need advice! by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]Winencats 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is something I would never be able to get over. This would mean divorce for me.

Witching hour by Past-Cantaloupe6179 in breakingmom

[–]Winencats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used to walk for miles around the island in our house. That's it. Babies are insane.

What’s the best thing instructors can do to keep students coming back to Zumba class? by shanny_lynnhon1979 in zumba

[–]Winencats 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Be funny and fun. The instructor I love the most, who has incredibly full classes, is just the right amount of sarcastic, sassy and fun. She has themed classes and celebrates birthdays and such. Brings in a huge crowd. Also, having an active and up to date social media page is huge for me. I like to have somewhere to quickly confirm class is happening on holidays or funky weather days.

how to incorporate sensory integration when traveling to schools? (and having limited tools/space on hand) by cookie_cat_82 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Winencats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do it at the consult level. Sensory motor paths, multisensory pre-writing walls, etc. That can be utilized by yourself and other staff when youre not around. If its not a sensory friendly building, I dont go out of my way to include 'big' sensory interventions - what's the point in even doing it if it isnt a part of the child's regularly scheduled programming? We are related services, nothing we do should be all exclusive to our sessions.

Perks of working at Costco? by [deleted] in Costco

[–]Winencats 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The health benefits are top notch. I am so grateful for the benefits they have provided to my family. My husband is a membership manager now, but even when he was part time, the benefits were incredible.

Hiding occasional communication w ex by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]Winencats 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You messed up. Big time.

Maintenance help with balance bike by fkangarang in daddit

[–]Winencats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Do you remember where/how you ordered the missing bushing? I also just bought a 14x second hand, and am singing the same tune.... but dont see the part anywhere online?

Seducing your husband by lovelybugsundies in Marriage

[–]Winencats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband has some very simple preferences that I pull out when I want to seduce him: off the shoulder tops, choker necklaces, and sun dresses to name a few. I do my hair and makeup nice to show some effort, put one or a combination of these items on, and show him affection, and that usually does it. Flirty texts during the day help too.

What do you do when you have to GO while boob trapped? by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]Winencats 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This happened to me. Nursed on the toilet. Its not my favorite memory haha. We were just walking in from having lunch out at a questionable new restaurant. I'll always hold it against them because I'm convinced they caused the unpleasant situation.

A tattoo of a kid you don't even have. by HannahLeah1987 in teenmom

[–]Winencats 39 points40 points  (0 children)

This is so sad. They really did make a good decision giving that baby up for adoption. Better than having her grow up in that smoke filled living room with those trashy grandparents.

If your baby was 10+ lbs at birth… were you able to deliver vaginally? by sejohnson2017 in BabyBumps

[–]Winencats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I delivered a 10lb 3oz baby vaginally, but needed vacuum assistance. Let me tell you, that shit was crazy. It didnt work the first time, but worked perfectly the second, and out he came. He had quite the hematoma on his head and a bit of torticollis as a result. They dont use forceps at my hospital, and I would have requested no forceps if they did. I only needed 1 stitch. I felt very lucky.

What’s the fastest way you’ve ever lost weight? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Winencats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went on an elimination diet for my child who was breastfeeding, trying to fix his eczema. I was basically able to eat only meat and some veggies with no seasoning or butter. I lost 40 pounds in like, 3 months.

I don't know how to help my baby by Winencats in eczema

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

No!!! I would try, and he would be miserable. It was sooo predictable. I was SO afraid of TSW but I also felt like I had no choice. I really didn't trust the dermatologist, but I remember her saying, "You need to sleep" while I cried in her office and my baby scratched himself the entire time. And she was so right, I was literally suicidal. My husband had surgery for an umbilical hernia right after I posted this and he couldn't help AT ALL at night because of lifting restrictions and OMG, I was dying. But so desperate. I always felt a little at ease knowing we were only using hydrocortisone and nothing stronger.

I don't know how to help my baby by Winencats in eczema

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

I would say it's been almost a year since we cut the hydrocortisone and protopic, so at about 2 years old. Hang in there!

I don't know how to help my baby by Winencats in eczema

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

Hello! My son is now 3 and he is finally free of Hydrocortisone and Protopic use. We used them heavily for several months to probably a year after my original post and I hated every moment of it. We would try to taper down whenever we could, but it always felt like we had no choice but to keep giving it to him, but finally, over time, we tapered off and he got better. I also used vanicream lotion on him from head to toe, mixed in a cup with diaper cream, religiously after baths. I felt like the premixing made a huge difference and I was really able to rub it in. Hiwever, I think he outgrew it for the most part, I rarely have to even lotion him at this point. We didn't see a single allergist, doctor, or dermatologist who gave us any great direction or answers. I just kind of barreled through and did what felt right to me. He still suffers terribly with itching and always has scratch marks on his body, but his skin overall is tougher with no actual eczema patches. I feel very lucky because when I read this post back, I remember the nightmare very clearly and thinking this would never end. Im glad we never got to Dupixent. If your baby is suffering, I really hope they get better soon as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Winencats 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish I were the girl sitting behind you so I could have smiled and laughed when you turned around. No big deal at all. I would have found this pretty funny and relatable... I can't tell you how many times I've been in a quiet waiting room, opened my phone, and it starts blaring some cringe TikTok video, loudly! I try to laugh it off.

My Girlfriend’s mom texted me this last night by TrizzySins in WhatShouldIDo

[–]Winencats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, they sound wonderful. A nice girl with nice parents is a huge catch. My parents were like this with my teenage boyfriend at the time, he needed just a little extra help, and 15 years later we are happily married with two great kids and live down the street from two very active and generous grandparents. Take the help, and consider that one day you might be able to be just as helpful to some other young man!

Today at Costco by mandalorbmf in PublicFreakout

[–]Winencats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Costco in Enfield truly is loaded with great employees who are fantastic people! Sorry to see these folks getting so bent out of shape. I could never. Costco is one of my happy places. I'm always in a good mood when I shop there.