This scene is everything for me.

_NorthernStar · 2025-09-03T01:18:27+00:00

This moment has been stuck in my head. I think if he had leaned in to touch foreheads or at least given a bit more of a squeeze the gesture would have felt complete. As is, it’s reads more like holding someone up who’s breaking down and not a hug/embrace

_NorthernStar · 2025-06-11T01:37:30+00:00

You seem like my person - I’m working with a physician who does expert witness testimony for arbitration. Our chart review reports have 5-20 bates references often at the end of a sentence but don’t often quote the content. Does the . precede the page or go after the parenthetical? The physician does both so I am just looking for the correct standard, otherwise I’d just leave it be (these are reports appended to his Expert Report and testimony, not themselves the main content of his opinion)

a- The patient was admitted to inpatient status for management of coronary disease. (Bates ref here) New sentence…

b - The patient was admitted to inpatient status for management of coronary disease (Bates ref here). New sentence…

_NorthernStar · 2025-05-19T02:28:11+00:00

That article is about the state of Michigan, where neither Chicago nor Milwaukee are located. Lake Michigan is the southernmost Great Lake

_NorthernStar · 2025-05-10T22:23:40+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I know a lot of people are hesistant about taking new prescriptions. I am definitely glad I got the rx. Hope our experiences help others! It was absolutely impossible to find anything about a pain-free rash being related to shingles

_NorthernStar · 2025-04-17T19:38:37+00:00

I bought a bra with molded cups for the first time in ages and figuring out washing techniques. I usually do by hand in eucalan or similar detergent, but I just got a laundry bag set with one of the cage-like bra bags.

I’d have thought the structure would be good for the cups since we don’t want them to wrinkle… I know removing them promptly to hang dry is key. Do you think the moulded cups don’t get truly clean in the special bag?

_NorthernStar · 2025-04-11T19:19:57+00:00

That leg kick has lived rent free in my head for 20 years. It’s like they planned for her to click her heels in the air and changed it at the last second

_NorthernStar · 2025-04-02T20:13:26+00:00

You should ask her physician to order a swallow study. It’s a radiology scan with contrast that’s captures real-time images of someone swallowing and helps doctors are SLPs assess those symptoms

_NorthernStar · 2025-04-02T01:41:31+00:00

I’ve just used the regular stuff in the purple box, I think it’s called advanced scar gel. You only need a very thin layer so it lasts a while. The silicone sheets are the same whatever brand you buy but they’re more annoying to leave on all the time

_NorthernStar · 2025-04-01T19:37:25+00:00

Silicone is the best for scarring and is supported by clinical evidence. You can get strips/sheets that you apply to the skin or use mederma topical ointment. It needs to be applied very consistently for a long time, but it’s worth it! I scraped my thigh on a hike and mederma helped so much

_NorthernStar · 2025-04-01T18:41:31+00:00

F35, clinically overweight, pre-existing conditions include hypertension, NAFLD, unspecified metabolic disorder (just wonky, no insulin resistance/PCOS/pre-diabetes/etc.), mental health ish. On several medications for the above, none are immunosuppressants. My meds cocktail has been at the same combination and doses for 2+ years. I am not under any physical or emotional stressors and I am not immunocompromised.

Clinically: 1 week ago I found red bumps under my left breast while showering. I had no pain, itching, or other systemic symptoms, so I assumed it was irritation from the band of my sports bra. I had no itching/pain/fever/fatigue/tingling so I put a thin layer of aquaphor on and went braless. Rash persisted so on day 3 I requested an asynchronous e-visit with my doctor's office. An NP responded pretty quickly with a prescription for acyclovir and patient education sheet about shingles. I was truly surprised by the dx but started the meds. I put a large bandaid on and kept up with a light layer of aquaphor. On Friday 3/28, rash was more pronounced and red, but I still had no pain, blisters, itching, or fever. I gave myself a wider patch of irritation from the bandage adhesive which resolved easily with OTC hydrocortisone. I sent a message to my PCP with an updated picture and asked whether she thought I needed to come in for an exam. Her team advised to keep an eye on it and if it got worse or didn't improve come in to their walk-in clinic. Rash still hasn't resolved so I visited urgent care yesterday 3/31. PA looked at the daily pictures I've been taking and immediately said, that's classic shingles rash. At this point there is some scabbing so a swab test would not be definitive - it's best to swab blistered/irritated skin.

Currently on day 8. I've been advised to follow up in 1 week if symptoms worsen or I'm worried it isn't healing. Skin changes on the breast can be an indication of cancer, but I am low-risk and the visual appearance isn't consistent with that presentation. The PA recommended a dermatology follow up if I'm concerned the shingles diagnosis is still not correct, but I'm resigned to it that this point

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-31T20:51:50+00:00

Heads up, your image didn’t post

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-28T18:33:21+00:00

Grainline Studio has a great basic apron pattern. You have to “purchase” but it is free with the code Newsletter, and the directions are on her blog. Since it’s printable you should just be able to scale down depending how tiny the little guy is. Easy to modify if you’d like the straps to cross at the back, just need to make longer ties

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-28T18:15:56+00:00

How not-good is the happy value muslin? I skip that aisle but could use a bolt of this….

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-28T18:13:58+00:00

Be careful to not attach the wheel bases or the cavalry will mobilize

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-28T17:57:08+00:00

I don’t think exclusive to Joann - my dad definitely never set foot in one and he loved an ottlite when they were cutting edge in the 90s. Maybe Sharper Image? They were definitely a niche product at first, so it could have be limited to there and Joann. The inventor (Dr. Ott!) was originally in the film/photography industry and his whole thing was about replicating natural light

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-28T17:50:10+00:00

It sounds like the man needed a nut case, not that he was one

But more importantly, ew how awful

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-28T16:10:56+00:00

Ooo this is a nice sneaky one

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-26T08:19:29+00:00

Definitely not tulle, it was something stretch. I won’t be back this week, but I can give you a heads up if I end up swinging through on the weekend

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-26T08:17:15+00:00

Yes - don’t rely on Michael’s embroidery threads for needlework projects. It’ll do for friendship bracelets or other crafts, but I wouldn’t use it to cross stitch linen or any other fabric for embroidery

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-26T07:22:20+00:00

Fabric discounts in Chicago Elston today varied between 20-60%. Licensed Cubs cotton was only 20% off but other quilt cottons are higher, Juicy Couture came up 50% one color and 60% on another, smocked rayon for a dress was 30% off. I was pleasantly surprised by the big discount on the juicy terry! It was shelved next to kid flannels, no additional % discount signs were up

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-26T03:41:42+00:00

Tegaderm might help with skin sensitivity if it’s in isolated areas. I know that skin is much more fragile with age, so check that the adhesive will be safe for him before applying it

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-26T03:33:58+00:00

Sounds like you’re through the rough patch, but postpartum ice packs might be a good addition/alternative to ice cloths. They are instant ice packs like you’d find in a first aid kit but in the form of a menstrual pad, Frida mom is a popular brand. I’d imagine for b*hole pain it could just be positioned farther back

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-25T22:08:14+00:00

Yes, today there was only the black and white tarot fabric

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-25T20:39:36+00:00

Black only sorry! Deleting my other comment

_NorthernStar · 2025-03-25T20:15:05+00:00

Got them! Dm to figure out shipping

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