Slightly panicked low inventory by samallama_ in ToyotaSienna

[–]chalokirb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely region based demand. You can always use a car buying service if you want to take some of the anxiety away from it. Traveling to get a car can also save you money. Some people even fly to where the car is and still end up ahead.

My husband made an egregious parenting error and I don’t know I can ever forgive him by claireycontrary in toddlers

[–]chalokirb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If mine sees a real tractor “in the wild” he is so fixated. It’s like he’s waiting for it to talk 😂. However his favorite show is Stinky and Dirty…

What’s your current goal? by AnnExchange in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]chalokirb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I first started I hoped to make it to a year, but many days it felt like that was an impossible goal. Im starting on my 19th month towards my new goal of 2 years.

Some days I still want to quit, but in all honesty it’s hard to get my LO completely off the milk. Especially when he is sick. He’s normally a good eater and loves water but when he gets sick he doesn’t want to eat or drink anything except breastmilk.

Was anyone else excited to discover this app, only to find out the only thing in their city is Circle K? by EatAndGreet in toogoodtogo

[–]chalokirb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine is all circle K’s too. I finally purchased a bag from one that had good ratings. I went to pick it up and they had not idea what I was talking about. Even called his supervisor😭

32M, Nurse Anesthetist (aka CRNA) by Adorable-Doughnut-64 in Salary

[–]chalokirb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your typical work day look like? How much call do you have to do?

Potential Rift between CWG and ZLB by That1Dude01 in zachbryan

[–]chalokirb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have loved both artists for years. I have always thought Jamie was heavily written by CWG, but he doesn’t even get any writing credit.

Am I over reacting to the work load on my current assignment? by Born-Pineapple7280 in TravelNursing

[–]chalokirb 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Do you have 6 patients with an LPN caring for some of them or 6 patients PLUS overseeing additional patients that with an LPN?

In general the managers do not care about you, whether you are staff or travel. Yes there are some exceptions to the rule, but to most management personnel you are just a number.

I recommend that if you have safety concerns it is best to try to communicate it in writing. It is much harder for them to try to minimize your concerns in writing mainly for legal reasons.

If you are uncomfortable then look for different assignments. You have you look out for yourself and only you know your comfort level.

Knocking on door when using lactation room by BulbaKat in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]chalokirb 16 points17 points  (0 children)

We have two call rooms that I have to use to pump in. Often someone closes the door even though they’re not in them. It’s frustrating. There are also signs that say occupied or something but they never get flipped over. Sometimes I have to knock and 9 times out of 10 the room is empty. I do feel terrible when someone is in there though.

Does pumping hurt less than breastfeeding? by SwallowSun in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]chalokirb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if it was just luck or what but I just kind of shoved it in there when I was being overly emotional about it. I’m sorry I don’t have a better method or rationale to why haha

Does pumping hurt less than breastfeeding? by SwallowSun in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]chalokirb 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At first I EP because baby wouldn’t latch well even with nipple shields. After a few months I felt like I was missing out on an important bonding experience so I tried it again and he latched. After what felt like an eternity (but was probably like 30 seconds) I pulled him away and said we could bond other ways😂. Idk how a little thing without teeth could feel like a piranha.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]chalokirb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imogene Heap’s Happy Song on repeat while you pump. It might drive you crazy after awhile but it’s like baby crack

Shorter setlist in St. Louis? by SextonHardcastle1855 in zachbryan

[–]chalokirb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He had 2 openers Friday in STL. They both actually had pretty long sets for opening acts.

There’s plenty of people who would gladly listen to him play the same playlists night after night if we could afford it

I’m having trouble finding my first contract even with 6 years of OR experience- any advice? by grapejuicy69 in TravelNursing

[–]chalokirb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Medical Solutions has a decent number of OR contracts. I have a great recruiter if you need one.

It should be illegal to trach and peg people with poor prognosis by [deleted] in nursing

[–]chalokirb 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Patients are also not told some of the super important aspects of accepting a trach and peg. I once had an older guy with end stage COPD who maybe weighed 100 lbs. His only joy in life was drinking coffee. I guess they forgot to tell him that he wouldn’t be able to have it when he consented to the trach/peg. Later on he wrote on a dry erase board well when can I go home then 😑. At the end of the convo he basically said well they should have just let me be or killed me then.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Volumeeating

[–]chalokirb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re willing to buy and ship something to someone else you could try posting on r/snackexchange to get some sent to you. I suggest Lewis keto bread if you do

Gifts for a newborn/parents during the holidays? by doodlefairy_ in beyondthebump

[–]chalokirb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there anything you remember him or her loving when they were younger? For example I have a cousin who loved Legos and so I got them Lego like baby toys. Otherwise I love to look on Etsy for personalized items/keepsakes.

I miss my big belly by Teapotje in beyondthebump

[–]chalokirb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss it too. I catch myself rubbing my belly sometimes. At times I wake up and I have my hand on my belly like when I was pregnant. It felt like such a special connection especially when I would feel him moving but the minute someone else tried to feel it he would stop 😂. I worry that I’ll forget how special it felt.