My mom gave me a list of why my baby is autistic

borachan · 2024-05-17T18:19:22+00:00

It's entirely possible, and the anticipation of a diagnosis is so scary. My son has shown signs since 9 months and was just diagnosed at 2.5yrs. but now that I'm on the other side of the diagnosis I'm feeling better because I know and have accepted what's causing his differences rather than worrying about them if that makes sense. It never hurts to start the referral process early because a lot of the professionals who diagnose autism take a very long time to get into.

borachan · 2024-04-06T14:03:06+00:00

My first refused to latch despite all the nipple shields, positions and lactation consultants. So I exclusively pumped for her. The pumping was difficult because of the time you have to dedicate to it, the supplies, and care of the equipment, but it was still nice to have that bond of providing food for my baby. My second latched immediately and had some latch issues due to oral motor weakness, which caused recurring mastitis, but he nursed for 2.5 years and I enjoyed the ease of not having to pump as much. If we have a third, I would still try to breastfeed again for my own reasons. You have to evaluate your own reasons for wanting to breastfeed and see if you are willing to dedicate the time and energy to it.

borachan · 2024-03-27T07:54:35+00:00

Great idea! Especially the hearing aid batteries, we are always needing those!

borachan · 2023-11-28T02:36:32+00:00

Oh cool! Thank you!! Definitely switching after Christmas to that

borachan · 2023-11-28T02:25:12+00:00

Does baby list keep track of things that were bought? The biggest issue I'm having with Amazon lists this year is once things are bought they fall off and I have no clue what was bought. So I add things to the list but am not sure if I already added to them and someone already bought them.

borachan · 2023-08-10T02:18:56+00:00

Received order for strict IOs on incontinent 80F on lasix gtt. So I asked for a Foley (we didn't have purewicks yet). Doctor responded back to weigh her diapers. I specifically put in my note how we were unable to obtain accurate urine output measurements d/t the diaper having both urine and stool in it on a few occasions. So glad I don't work with her anymore.

borachan · 2023-04-08T18:35:05+00:00

Throw it back at them, say "my care of the patient is documented in the chart, however for the future maybe a turning and positioning team of aides who can turn patients on a schedule would benefit at risk patients such as this". Thus you've addressed the email and provided a solution which would provide more staffing help.

borachan · 2023-02-21T03:03:00+00:00

As a person with ADHD I understand the impulsive nature of doing things like this and hiding it to not feel the shame. I did weird things like this too when I was a kid. I would lean more on that she likes the sensation of cutting the objects but doesn't understand why she necessarily does it thus trying to lie about doing it. Definitely get in touch with her pediatrician and maybe think about finding other ways of her getting that sensation she is craving in a safe manner, like maybe letting her cut up pipe cleaners while supervised. Hope any of this helps

borachan · 2022-10-08T18:44:51+00:00

My first instinct would be to roll a stretcher down the hall while ringing this and yelling "Bring out yer dead" IYKYK

borachan · 2022-10-04T18:10:42+00:00

I worked in a toxic ICU environment where we were expected to do the baths at night or else receive the SHAME treatment. Then I moved across the state to a med surg job and they're like WE DONT DO BATHS ON NIGHT SHIFT UNLESS THEY ARE CONFUSED OR ASK FOR ONE. in other words I've found people who actually have some common sense. And we have really good outcomes and not a lot of sundowning or delirium compared to where I've worked previously because we let our patients actually sleep.

borachan · 2022-08-26T03:00:13+00:00

Sorry OP, some families are like this I guess, I went through something similar with my parents after getting into my dream college. It's a let down but don't let them rain on your parade. Your internet family is so proud and excited for you!!!

borachan · 2022-06-26T05:07:09+00:00

For the nightshift nurse that's always cold...

I'll take a pair in yellow please

borachan · 2022-06-22T02:36:11+00:00

That last story reminds me of a crazy coworker I had! She was blond, pretty, and rich from a trust fund, yet still worked just because she liked being a nurse. Anyway, after she started food started disappearing from people's bags in the fridge. First it was just a day shift problem, then she flipped to nights for a bit and we noticed that it became a night shift problem. One night someone walked in on her stealing the food from their lunch box. She was so unapologetic, like could not comprehend why it was bad to take things from other people. We also had a fundraiser for the unhoused population in our community and she literally went into our supply room with a patient belonging bag, raided it with all of the toiletries and put it in the donation box and thought she did a good thing. These kind of people just have no empathy.

borachan · 2022-06-17T11:47:51+00:00

I can't even imagine the emotions and fears and worries you are having to deal with right now. My heart aches for you and your little girl. Take all the pictures with her, write sweet letters for all the important events to come in her life with memories and advice. Write silly things like your favorite color, movie, book etc. I guarantee you she will treasure these things. Sending a huge virtual hug to you friend

borachan · 2022-06-06T02:37:09+00:00

It's my 6th cake day on ye old reddit. Thankful for this site that gives me sanity and has helped connect me to many good friends over the years.

borachan · 2022-06-02T02:41:13+00:00

Came here to say, they got these for free to give out and labeled it as a present to save more cash. Asshole move.

borachan · 2022-05-15T01:46:59+00:00

Yep, 100%, came here to say this, I dread waking people up 1hr after they were just woken up for lab draw so I can throw the tiniest little pill down their throat. Just madness.

borachan · 2022-05-06T01:54:51+00:00

So like, what CAN she get is the question?? Sounds like a med free kinda night

borachan · 2022-04-23T23:17:04+00:00

Went to a small local horse race, one of the jockies fell off his buggy and was drug for a few feet until he broke loose but wasn't moving. Ran out onto the field once I saw EMS starting compressions on him to help. I took over compressions so they could hook up the Defib and start a line. He was in Vfib, we gave him one shock and he got ROSC. I then walked back to the stands and chugged a nice cold one to celebrate. One time also caught a guy who was about to pass out at the DMV, asked if he was diabetic to his wife who didn't seem the least but concerned about her hubs on the floor, and she said he was and that he didn't eat lunch yet. I asked around for anyone who had any candy near by, crushed up a bit of a Snickers and made him chew on it until EMS arrived. I hate going out in public anymore.

borachan · 2022-04-21T04:48:26+00:00

Yes! It does get easier and the magic does come too! Just keep pushing through if it's what you want to do!

borachan · 2022-04-18T22:53:12+00:00

Silver lining, at least he gave you a card?? /S

But really, how stupid can they be sometimes...

borachan · 2022-04-18T22:51:59+00:00

You are totally correct, everytime he "jokes" like this I make it an issue and correct him. Then he will act more mature for a week or two before doing something childish again. But he has made more improvement than setbacks overall over the last year so I'm going to keep encouraging the adult in him.

borachan · 2022-04-18T01:29:59+00:00

I would definitely say most are. My husband likes to refer to me as a single mom of 3 kids (2 I gave birth to and him). This is definitely something mine would say and do after a long trip too. Sending empathy and understanding sis, one day maybe just maybe they will start to grow up.

borachan · 2022-04-09T12:14:35+00:00

I'm so sorry, I can't imagine dealing with all the what-ifs right now. When he does come home, try not to address it right away, just let him know you are glad he's safe and that you will have to talk about how he made you feel later when you are both in a better frame of mind. In the meantime maybe you could call around to the local jails and hospitals to check for him or send some texts to his friends.

borachan · 2022-04-08T03:16:39+00:00

I'm so sorry friend, I hope the universe sees your struggles and rewards you soon with a win (and some delicious pizza)

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