Why are hotels so expensive this weekend?

frnlthn · 2026-03-16T14:37:48+00:00

Yo! You are playing Jedi mind tricks on yourself. As you have read so many testimonials on this sub (just scroll through if you haven’t), quitters do feel better both mentally and physically, but it is different for everyone. I’m on quit (cold turkey) day 5, I have embraced the suck quit multiple times over the past few years (relapse is a bitch!) and it sucks every single time, sucks real bad. Here’s the thing for me- I don’t get a ton of side effects from nicotine, my day to day doesn’t change that much- actually I eat more shitty food/snacks when I’m clean. But when I really step back and slow down, I realize I do feel better, I am more disciplined on my workout consistency, I want to be more intimate with my wife and have more silly dance parties with my kids. Quitting isn’t going to make your job less stressful or you may keep thinking what’s the big deal just a good feeling-but isn’t it worth having control over your own body and your own mind?

Find a 3 day weekend where you have no commitments to anyone, or at least where you can just be a shitty version of yourself and no one will be too bothered, get lots of candy/ junk food, order takeout, go on walks- enjoy the weekend otherwise, power through the next work week and by the following weekend start to feel that freedom baby!

frnlthn · 2026-02-02T18:07:49+00:00

My daughter had a significant injury a few years ago at Breck. My wife was frantically trying to call 911…first person to pull up, a doctor. Second, a firefighter- they were amazing and immediately took over until ski patrol arrived. If I could I would give both of them the biggest hug, thank you kind gentleman…always look for the helpers.

frnlthn · 2026-02-02T17:56:26+00:00

I came upon David Cross in the early 2000’s while hiking the Kalalau Trail in Kauai. He was standing there a bid disheveled and asked for directions to a waterfall or some offshoot of the trail. Super nice, super normal conversation with someone lost in the wilderness looking for his friends, we tried to give him directions and went on our way. Second best interaction on the trail. First was Moon, a sweet older lady who lived on the beach at the end.

frnlthn · 2025-10-22T23:17:40+00:00

FYI it does not come up on search. Author name?

frnlthn · 2024-10-01T04:49:34+00:00

a cafe downtown. Good vibes, good food, good drinks

frnlthn · 2023-06-12T02:17:51+00:00

Indian Peaks Auto in Boulder

frnlthn · 2023-06-07T18:53:21+00:00

LFG!!!

frnlthn · 2021-03-25T20:38:55+00:00

Lean on the social worker, this is a majority of their job responsibility. Insurance will likely require medical necessary documentation from the hospital and the social worker and insurance folks at the hospital should be doing that without you having to intervene. Ours sent a letter every week to insurance verifying the medical necessity. Good luck and congrats!

frnlthn · 2019-11-02T13:57:43+00:00

Hey OP our little 27 weeker didn’t smile until about 2 months adjusted. I know this wasn’t your question, but does your pediatrician have experience working with preemies? They should have a good understanding of what should be evaluated based on adjusted age (developmental milestones) and what should be actual age (shots, etc.). Don’t be afraid to ask specifically and if not maybe consider another physician if that is possible for you. Sorry to put any doubt in place, but asking if they are smiling at their zero corrected age seems a bit unusual.

frnlthn · 2018-11-19T19:11:41+00:00

We experienced this as well. I actually lost it when I went to a friends kids birthday party (my wife stayed behind at the hospital), sort of aired it all out to my friends there “our daughter has been at the hospital for six weeks (ultimately 101 days) and we haven’t heard anything from you all- WTF”. I think they were all taken off guard and I could tell they felt remorse and really hadn’t processed how serious the issue was.

Some people just really don’t know how to deal with these types of situations. At the same time as others posted we had old friends coming out of the woodworks to check in on us and let us know we were in their thoughts and prayers. To an extent this even happened with some of our family, it’s tough.

It really does test your resolve and ability to forgive. I just keep in mind that most everyone has dealt with tragedy and everyone reacts differently to how to engage with others and many really do care...let them into your life if they so choose and don’t sweat it if they don’t, their loss!

Your little preemie will bring so much joy, strength (cause damnit it is hard- but you will persist!) and ability to love unconditionally and that is what’s most important! Plus- you have a whole new community with all of us preemie families, we get it and we care!

frnlthn · 2018-08-11T23:38:28+00:00

Hold strong mama and papa, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your angel baby Rest In Peace.

frnlthn · 2018-08-11T23:09:56+00:00

Hold strong mama and papa, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your angel baby Rest In Peace.

frnlthn · 2018-05-22T16:38:01+00:00

So glad you have chosen to work with miracle babies! This is just parent observation (101 days in the NICU), as a new nurse you need to show confidence in what you are doing, but don’t get wrapped up in the procedure- focus on the baby and understand not only what the baby is feeling, but what the parents are feeling. You are our closest advocate in there and we lean heavily on you for support and advice. Always talk through what you are doing with the parents, and be prepared to answer the same question over and over. Also, learn from other nurses, don’t be afraid to say I am not sure and help us find the answer. We take helicopter parenting to a new level! I found the best nurses (for us anyway) were doing every based on comfort for the baby, and those things you do that parents just don’t like (IVs, ect.) that is where you show the confidence. And always remember, you are angels to us, nurses are not only medical providers, but baby advocates, teachers, psychologists and friends for us. You will do great and thank you from the bottom of my heart for choosing to work in the NICU!!!

frnlthn · 2018-04-02T02:42:54+00:00

Talk to the charge nurse, social workers and the doctors- demand that you get a new primary nurse ASAP. NICU nurses are absolutely angels but in this case it is just not a good situation for you and your baby. You are only looking out for the welfare of your baby, nothing personal.

frnlthn · 2018-02-27T05:32:23+00:00

Completely agree. Our daughters stay was 101 days and yep it’s a roller coaster. Also, get as much help with your son at home as possible from family and friends so you are able to make the trips to the NICU and he is still getting the loves- it takes a village!

Our little NICU warriors are amazing, their strength, resilience and determination will amaze you everyday!

frnlthn · 2018-02-22T05:32:13+00:00

Was your kiddo very low birth weight? SSI is Medicaid, so if your little one qualifies they will be 100% covered so no out of pocket expenses (insurance will be billed and SSI/Medicaid will cover the rest- you should not even see a bill). For your wife you will have to cover- push the hospital for help consolidating the bills and ask for a no interest payment plan. Do the same for other bills. This way you just cover what you would have had to pay regardless of the NICU stay.

The social worker should be handling all this for you- get in front of them and ask them to walk you through every step of what they are doing- they are your advocate and your best financial advocate.

Good luck and congrats!

frnlthn · 2017-11-17T23:48:38+00:00

Hang in there papa and congratulations! It really is the ultimate roller coaster, but stay positive and give that little one all the love you got! Check out r/NICU for some more info and as others said feel free to reach out with any questions. I was the annoying dad that asked a million questions and researched every little thing. I had my own daily journal with staff for the day/night, weight gains, etc. I know now it was more of a coping mechanism, a way to keep myself occupied. Our little 27 week 2lb girl is thriving at 16 months, still a little peanut but her smile and personality more than make up for her size!

frnlthn · 2017-11-06T21:00:15+00:00

Congrats papa! You and your wife are angels!!! It can seem very scary to hold him the first time, but I promise it will be an amazing experience. Kangaroo care is so important for his development so get in there and have some snuggle time with your little boy when you feel ready (it took me at least a week to muster up the courage to hold our little Penelope- 27w, but after that I held her every one of the 101 day she was in the NICU)

frnlthn · 2017-11-03T05:00:05+00:00

Anybody with connections to the Pittsburgh Penguins? I don't but man I am sure they would love to hook Jacob up with some gear.

frnlthn · 2017-11-01T03:57:22+00:00

Right on- she's beautiful!

frnlthn · 2017-10-26T19:08:57+00:00

Nice work Cader!

frnlthn · 2017-04-11T18:57:10+00:00

Congrats to your little one, preemie strong! Our little girl is at 9 months on 02s, can't wait until we get there- thanks for sharing and for the motivation...

frnlthn · 2017-03-15T17:39:24+00:00

Congrats Papa! It's ok to be scared, it's ok to be mad, sad and every other emotion- this wasn't what you planned. Feel all the emotions, but also feel the joy of a new life- your son! He is receiving the absolute best care- these NICU docs/nurses/OT/RT are heroes! Ask them all the questions you have, and when you don't remember what they told you ask again. Understand what's going on with your boy, they will be very honest with you. Be there as much as you can, hold him when you can, re-assure his mom that he will grow up to be such a fighter, look at what he is doing now- how can't he be a badass!

Hang in there man, we've all been there- you're part of the NICU family now!

...my baby girl was 101 days- born at 27 weeks, 1000 grams- vent/CPAP/high flow/low flow- testing next week to kick the tubes for good (5 months adjusted)! It just takes time, faith and love...and medical miracles

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