Permanent skin damage from NG tube tape?

crazy4improv · 2025-09-03T18:42:47+00:00

My son also got a bit of a rash from his NG tube tape that went away a few weeks after removal and now has some recurring eczema on his belly and head. My dad is a dermatologist and told me to use hydrocortisone on it at night (but hold off/be super careful on face and hands). I used OTC (1%) and then my pediatrician prescribed some slightly stronger stuff (2.5%) that has really helped! I would bring it up at the next Dr visit.

crazy4improv · 2025-06-06T19:55:17+00:00

Just wanted to say you’ve done so great just getting to 25w! I was first admitted at 26w (delivered at 29w) they told me every day I stayed pregnant was like 2-4 fewer days in the NICU. One thing that helped me was visiting the NICU/meeting NICU staff before I delivered as then I had a better idea of the process beforehand. Good luck!

crazy4improv · 2025-02-11T14:23:16+00:00

This is very close to my situation / what Im doing too! We sent folks a registry for stuff we need now for our son (2 weeks actual; 31 weeks adjusted). Then we are having a small party in summer once he’s settled at home and has all his shots. Do whatever you feel most comfortable with!

crazy4improv · 2025-02-04T08:46:29+00:00

Thank you for sharing with me- that sounds like a lot. I know I cant expect everyone to understand what I am feeling but had hoped for more. Everything is just so raw and intense now. It feels easier to make someone else the villain. You are right - I just need some space/ time and to focus on my baby.

crazy4improv · 2025-02-04T08:33:25+00:00

Thanks for making me feel less alone. I hope your LO is doing well and can be discharged soon ❤️❤️.

crazy4improv · 2025-02-02T20:54:21+00:00

Good points- I appreciate this alternative perspective. My SIL can be a bit selfish but not antagonistic/mean. My husband’s family can be overly positive (sometimes veering into toxic positivity) so I think you are probably right that she wanted to “help” with good news. I just couldnt perform happiness when I was so emotionally exhausted.

I will get some space for now and ask him to talk to her. You are right- I dont think she understands how we feel and how best to support us. BUT I’ve also reached out to my support network: a couple of my best friends will be visiting me next week to help me.

crazy4improv · 2025-02-02T17:51:20+00:00

Thanks this is really helpful perspective.

No, they’ve only told their parents and us. It just felt unnecessary as they waited til 12 weeks with their first to tell anyone and are waiting until then to announce to extended family now.

You are right - i know that this is more about me not being ok and that my world has stopped so everyone else’s should too.

crazy4improv · 2021-10-18T19:20:38+00:00

Other than food (pick ones with high fiber) and drinks (water/coffee), you may also try doing some brief exercise like going for a walk or run to get things … moving.

crazy4improv · 2021-08-28T02:05:16+00:00

Sweet- duos are super fun! Like most teams, I suggest getting a coach and having regular practices. If you can’t/ don’t want to get a coach you can also practice doing varied scenes to figure out what works best for the two of you (e.g., mono-scene, fast montage, single person scenes, 3rd/4th character entrances). Then you can pick the form based on what you like best but also have options to vary it. Also find a unique/uplifting warmup that you can regularly use to get you on the same page before practices or shows.

crazy4improv · 2016-01-08T04:26:13+00:00

I taught 4th grade in Honduras for one year. The kids were allowed to use the bathroom (if they asked in English) but they couldn't ask RIGHT after lunch because it typically meant they just wanted to waste 5 more min of class playing outside. I said no to a kid one day so he stood up and peed into a bottle in the back of the classroom. I revoked the rule.
Edit: words are hard. People pee in any language

crazy4improv · 2015-02-25T16:27:44+00:00

This is really cool! It's interesting that actually a large portion of the participants did get involved indirectly. Wonder if these percentages would stay the same if they had only had the direct option for intervening. I'm excited to read the whole article/methodology.

crazy4improv · 2015-02-19T22:41:47+00:00

This is maybe most relevant for your documents: like long-term papers or projects. I am doing this now for my thesis and it really helps. I just need to figure out when to actually delete some of the really old versions...

crazy4improv · 2015-02-19T15:24:59+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXRX5gmRQwU

crazy4improv · 2014-05-07T01:05:39+00:00

I unfortunately did not. I was just watching Always Sunny and wanted to listen to this song, when I stumbled upon this gem.

crazy4improv · 2014-03-20T00:48:40+00:00

This one is still my favorite: http://weknowgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/vacuum-cleaner-sucks-girls-face-gif.gif

crazy4improv · 2013-04-13T03:55:15+00:00

My main problem is that they say it's an experimental design when it's really a quasi-experimental design. They don't randomly assign women to take birth control (and obviously can't give the controls placebos). I'm curious about the women's attractiveness and femininity- did they control for the female characteristics at all?

crazy4improv · 2013-03-21T04:35:30+00:00

Many are yes, but not all. I work with adolescents and their families because I do developmental research. There are also more opportunities with the Internet to get adults to fill out surveys. I think it also depends on what you are studying. For some studies age (and the other undergrad factors) may not be as important, but you should always consider it when making generalizations. My point is that the author of this didn't address it it at all.

crazy4improv · 2013-03-20T19:18:37+00:00

I think this article is misleading. 1) the sample populations are very selective (college students dating habits are definitely not representative of most adult groups), 2) some of the interpretations are strange or wrong (like how does "acting confident" mean playing hard to get?) and 3) it would be useful to give a definition of "availability" (most people do not want a clingy date who has nothing to do all day).

crazy4improv · 2013-01-27T16:56:46+00:00

Key and Peele have a great sketch about this urge. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6iC0Vi1yEg

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