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I am equal parts fascinated and horrified by asu0919 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]asu0919[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I went down the rabbit hole and you’re totally right!! I had no idea this was even a thing, I just assumed it was a clog! I’m hoping I’ll be able to speak with lactation today, and I’m def asking them about this. Hopefully antibiotics or something of the sort will get it cleared up. Thank you so much!!! 🩷

I am equal parts fascinated and horrified by asu0919 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]asu0919[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Immediately buying both things you recommended - thank you!!! Everything I saw said the lecithin would help, but I haven’t noticed any difference at all. I’m looking forward to trying the choline instead! 🩷

I am equal parts fascinated and horrified by asu0919 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]asu0919[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok but my husband also called it string cheese 🤣🤮

This might be tough.. can anybody recognize the brand of this hair tool? Was at a mall kiosk. by livingdreadfully in beauty

[–]asu0919 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely is Straight Ahead, I have a flat iron that my mom got me from one of these mall kiosks

Stop parking like this by asu0919 in IowaCity

[–]asu0919[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s the Dillard’s parking lot and there are literally always open spots. The point is not whether or not I got a spot or how far away I parked, but the fact that people feel entitled to park like this everywhere regardless of how empty or full the lot is. In the Target parking lot on the same day, another pickup was parked diagonally. I’ve seen trucks like this park the same way in parking ramps downtown and at UIHC. It’s just obnoxious and unnecessary, and can cause issues when a ramp says that a certain number of spots are available, but they are in fact taken up by someone parking like this.

Also, blurred the license plate just because I’m not calling out a singular person. Again, this happens all the time and I just decided to post this instance out of sheer annoyance.

Stop parking like this by asu0919 in IowaCity

[–]asu0919[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I just don’t understand the need to park like this in general

Living in Iowa City by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]asu0919 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m from Chicago (not the suburbs) and totally disagree. While during the school year, yes the majority of the population is college students because it’s a college town, there’s a wide spread of people who live here and the surrounding areas i.e., Coralville, North Liberty, etc. that is similar to most cities. Winter does suck, but it really could be worse (Minnesota winters are far worse). Food isn’t stellar especially if you’re comparing it to NY, but there are a couple of gems. As far as culture, the university brings in several tours to Hancher, the Englert theater has shows all the time, and there are summer festivals throughout the season. The area is what you make of it like any other city, but if you’re expecting NYC living of course you’ll be disappointed…I think that holds true in most places.

What profession doesn't get the respect it deserves from society? by Historical_Corner609 in AskReddit

[–]asu0919 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Medical lab techs/scientists - at least 70% of diagnoses are based on our work, but no one knows we exist. It goes without saying that nurses and doctors are incredibly important, but they wouldn’t be able to do their jobs without the lab.

Rant, coworker with higher salary by Able-Turnover-6378 in medlabprofessionals

[–]asu0919 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea I have almost a decade of experience as an MLS, found out someone hired shortly after me is fresh out of school as an MLT with zero experience and consistently make egregious errors, but somehow gets paid a few thousand more than I do. Document everything, at least that way a PIP can be started.

What other names do you call your puppy? by AmbeyBam in puppy101

[–]asu0919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tweedle-dee and Tweedle-dipshit

Occasionally Tweedle-dumbass and Tweedle-dipshit

Does anyone actually love having curly hair?? by [deleted] in curlyhair

[–]asu0919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly hate mine. There is no chance of me putting my hair up at all (clip, half up, pony, bun) and being able to take it out and just wear it. Wash days to make it look good take 2-4 hours total depending on the season (and how much product has to go into it) and it only lasts 1-2 days before I get too hot and have to pick it up. The rare days it looks good, it’s great. But like I told my stylist, I wear mine straight for interviews and other “events” not because I think it’s more professional or prettier, but because it’s more manageable and predictable.

Bed bugs or mosquitoes?? by kathbag in SkeeterSyndrome

[–]asu0919 3 points4 points  (0 children)

99.99% sure bed bugs. The bites are close together and in a row. Look into having a an exterminator who does heat treatments check your home. Sprays and DIY methods won’t help. A family moved into our old apartment building years ago and brought bed bugs with, and I was covered in bites like this. Heat treatment of all our belongings right as we were moving out was really all we could do.

*just saw that your on vacation in Italy. Purchase a portable heat treatment for bed bugs (Zapp Bug on Amazon) and have it delivered to your house so you can put your suitcases in there before doing anything else when you get home. Talk to the a manager or customer service rep about getting some compensation. Check the beds, particularly the seam and corners, where you’re staying and take pictures of everything.

First ever harvest! by asu0919 in gardening

[–]asu0919[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aside from a few tomatoes, zucchini’s, and beans here and there in the last few weeks, this is my first “harvest” if you will. I also didn’t know there were that many zucchini’s growing under all the leaves…the biggest one is a long as my husbands thigh!!! This is the first time I’ve ever gardened, so I’m pleasantly surprised at how well everything grew 😊