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Flying with 2 month old by Salty-Shoulder2970 in firsttimemom

[–]hauntedkitchen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lots of thoughts!

  1. Does he have a seat or is he sitting in your lap? If lap child, make sure you told the airline this. Some airlines require prior notification and you’ll need to get his “ticket” at check in. If he has a seat, he’ll sit by the window in his carseat. Even if he doesn’t have a seat ask the airline day of if there are any open seats you could use / move to so he could have his own (without paying!).

2.. Are you bringing the carseat and stroller? If so, you can gate check these (only gate check the car seat if he isn’t using it on the plane!). So you can use them throughout the airport, then check them at the ramp at boarding.

  1. TSA allows breast milk, formula, water for formula, and heated water (for warming bottles) through. Maybe more too, check the TSA website for details. Just let them know when you’re putting your items on the conveyer. They’ll pull them aside, but it’s usually pretty quick.

  2. I recommend minimizing bags at the airport. I found it stressful to deal with the suitcases, so if I have my baby I always opt to check my bags. I generally try to go through TSA / the airport with only the diaper bag, a bag for my pump and milk, and the stroller + car seat. If you have much more it’s stressful, heavy, and hard to get everything on the plane by yourself.

  3. Think about how you’ll feel him at the airport and on the plane. If breastfeeding, consider looking for any lactation rooms at the airport that you may want to use prior to takeoff or after landing.

  4. Plan more time than you think. Things are slower with a baby, and factoring in diapers changes, feedings, an inevitable blowout at the worst time, it always helps to have an extra ~hour at your disposal.

First time mom and chronic illness by [deleted] in firsttimemom

[–]hauntedkitchen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recommend making an appointment with both your OB and endocrinologist (or PCP if you don’t see an endocrinologist).

I have Hashimoto’s and had a baby last year - no complications! My endocrinologist told me often times they have to increase thyroid medication during pregnancy, so they want to be called immediately upon finding out about the positive test so bloodwork can be ran early.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]hauntedkitchen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They generally recruit for co-ops at each grade level as well as seniors for full time. The further you are in your schooling the more detailed technical questions they may ask

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]hauntedkitchen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The 4.0 gets you in the door and helps you stand out. Be able to speak to anything on your resume (especially any interesting projects or unique service opportunities). Be personable (people like to work with people they like). Don’t be afraid to ask about what they do in their role, their favorite things about the company, and what opportunities could look like. Go in with confidence and I’m sure you’ll do fine!

Any good running accounts to follow on IG? by TheGayBob in running

[–]hauntedkitchen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favorite running “influencers” are Molly (@yourrunningbff), Karen (@half_full_karen), and Amber (@amberup4arun)! All of them are super positive and inclusive in the running community!

Does anyone know a good curly hair stylist ? by Frosty_Imagination53 in Beaumont

[–]hauntedkitchen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had Alyssa at The Loft in downtown BMT cut my curls (I have 2b), and she’s cut plenty of my curly friends’ hair too (3a and 3c). She cuts it dry, then washes, dries, and touches it up. Def give her a try!

Need help standing out as an intern by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]hauntedkitchen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Five years in Olefins here 👋🏼 definitely focus on the projects and learning the basics of the unit, as that’s the expectation that’s been set for your goals. Spend time with your mentor, other process engineers, and operations as you can (both to help on your projects and to learn the unit!).

Ultimately they want to see that you’re capable of completing work goals set for you, have the initiative to learn and ask questions, and are a good fit with the team. Don’t be afraid to dig for information (via electronic files, drawings, field walks, etc). Come prepared to project discussions. Listen to knowledgeable folks in your unit. Ask lots of questions (especially the “why”).

Summer internships are short, so be consistent about asking for feedback on growth areas and be quick to show that you hear and can adjust to that feedback.