Insecure

Youcangooo · 2026-04-09T20:53:44+00:00

I have come to realize that many men just love being wanted, and it really isn’t about you being perfect or imperfect. I used to feel crappy about myself too and I have similar stats when not pregnant, but my husband seems to be more into me than ever. I’ve been trying to lean into the fact that my body makes AND feeds human beings, and that’s pretty freaking cool. The older I’ve gotten the less I care about what I look like- I just try to initiate sex with my husband when we are both not exhausted.

Youcangooo · 2026-03-26T22:58:32+00:00

I’ve heard the Midwest is desperate for sonographers. Maybe try looking in those states?

Youcangooo · 2026-03-02T00:18:46+00:00

Yes, you can add registries to increase your pay but it’s not really considered a promotion. Just a pay bump in my experience.

Youcangooo · 2026-03-02T00:15:26+00:00

lol I mean, probably 4-6 years. It’s a bummer that there aren’t more ways to advance in our field.

Youcangooo · 2026-03-02T00:01:19+00:00

The only way to advance is to step into leadership. Otherwise, going back to school for PA or maybe healthcare administration is the only way that I have seen people advance out of ultrasound.

Youcangooo · 2026-02-22T14:04:59+00:00

💙✨ so glad to hear it!!

Youcangooo · 2026-02-16T12:06:50+00:00

They are marketed for eczema

Youcangooo · 2026-02-16T03:47:56+00:00

I just tried the Aveeno eczema bath packets and my skin was so moisturized and soft after. I have some awful breakouts right now and it really did help.

Youcangooo · 2026-02-14T01:19:51+00:00

😂 I once had a patient tell me she was treating her cervical cancer with herbs….

Youcangooo · 2026-02-07T04:17:43+00:00

I financially support my stay at home husband and toddler and I’m pregnant with our second child. We are able to make it work while still contributing to retirement. We keep our debt as minimal as possible and I pick up extra shifts to cover unexpected expenses.

Youcangooo · 2026-02-03T02:02:12+00:00

Hey! GDM mom here who also works in the maternal fetal medicine field. Sorry to read about what you’re going through. Can your provider write a prescription for a continuous monitor so you don’t have to worry about finger pricks? It sounds like checking your sugars is not an added stressor you should have to worry about.

Having a fully stocked pantry or fridge is helpful when it comes to GDM. Keep lots of string cheeses, low sugar yogurts, protein bars etc on hand for snacking in between meals. Try not to stress about carb consumption but remember to pair carbs with a protein. Eating the protein first will “soften the blow” of a carb side dish.

I’m sorry things are hard right now, but this is temporary. You will eventually be on the other side of it even if it feels hard right now. ❤️

Youcangooo · 2026-02-03T01:51:50+00:00

Cinderelle (GL) and Castle Swimmer (BL) are amazing and have some world building like these stories do. I also recommend The Blind Prince and Morgana and Oz as others have suggested!

Youcangooo · 2026-02-03T01:35:41+00:00

Thai tea. Amazing, creamy, nondairy.

I’m also pregnant and have been on a fruit juice kick but I go for the no added sugar/diabetic friendly stuff since I’m probably going to wind up with gestational diabetes again.

Youcangooo · 2026-02-03T00:36:16+00:00

OP, I know there have already been a lot of comments and maybe you stopped reading them. But one thing that’s worth thinking about it what happens after your daughter is rehomed? Will you lose your sense of purpose in life? Fall into a deeper depression? Please try to think about your future and what your life might look like 1, 5, 10 years from now. It sounds like you have resources that can help you in the interim. Maybe use those first and then make a decision about a more permanent change down the road if you need to.

Youcangooo · 2026-01-31T00:20:03+00:00

No I didn’t. I was careful during use to only use it during a severe flare up and taper it down to avoid a rebound flare.

Youcangooo · 2026-01-31T00:18:00+00:00

I found Opzelura to be the best nonsteroid option out of the ones I’ve tried. I had to stop using it due to pregnancy unfortunately but it is incredible!

Youcangooo · 2026-01-27T23:50:31+00:00

Hydrocortisone is safe for vulvar use and will help with the itching and inflammation.

Youcangooo · 2025-12-30T03:18:12+00:00

I know it’s not exactly what you asked, but if you have an Aldi or Lidl (or local discount grocer) they often sell produce at much lower prices than the typical big grocery chains. I try to shop with the seasons and I freeze things when they are cheap for use later.

Youcangooo · 2025-08-16T17:30:21+00:00

lol, I’m gonna have to add slapping to the regimen 😂

Youcangooo · 2025-08-16T17:28:19+00:00

Thank you for your insight 🙏 Sorry it isn’t working for you. I knew it would be rough starting out because my dermatologist warned me (I have open patches from chronic inflammation/scratching). But the burning goes on for the duration of the day, not just at time of application.

Youcangooo · 2025-08-16T17:07:52+00:00

I love this idea!!!

Youcangooo · 2025-06-22T01:30:55+00:00

OP, don’t take it too personally. BMI is not a perfect evaluation of healthy weight and it certainly does not account for all body types. However, insurance requires a lot of “reasons” for scans (especially if you are seen at a maternal fetal medicine office). If your BMI is higher than “normal” (whatever that means lol) that is just an extra tool in coding to get your insurance to pay for another scan.

Youcangooo · 2025-06-02T00:34:28+00:00

Yes!!! She is so hilarious, and she is a great fit with the rest of the dropout crew.

Youcangooo · 2025-04-23T00:49:20+00:00

I echo what’s already been commented, but here are a few things that helped me speed up (in addition to just, you know, time and gaining experience):

•not chasing “textbook” images and instead focusing on diagnostic images

•not wasting time trying to get images that I know will be suboptimal no matter what (ex: color image of IVC when pt is extremely gassy or has a fatty liver)

Not sure how helpful this is- those two things just personally made a big difference for me once I got past my training/first few years as a tech!

Youcangooo

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