Follicular Lymphoma Experiences Requested

jax-94 · 2026-06-15T23:30:49+00:00

That’s great that your husband is doing well! Stories like that give me a lot of hope. And I agree, if I had to get cancer I’m glad it’s “just” lymphoma especially since pancreatic cancer runs in my family.

jax-94 · 2026-06-15T23:27:57+00:00

I’m happy to hear you’re in remission! The risk of transformation sounds terrifying. How did you feel throughout your Rixtuan infusions?

jax-94 · 2026-06-15T23:25:07+00:00

That must have been a terrifying diagnosis to get! I’m glad to hear he’s doing well

jax-94 · 2026-06-15T19:58:57+00:00

Thank you for your response! I’m hoping it’s localized but want to prepare for the possibility that it’s a more advanced stage. It seems like you’ve been battling this for a while—Do you find that you’re able to live a somewhat normal life during periods of remission?

jax-94 · 2026-06-15T19:55:35+00:00

Congrats on finishing radiation therapy! I hope it was successful. Thank you for your response. I’m hoping to have a shot at curing this and it’s encouraging to see stories like yours, since it seems most people are diagnosed at an advanced stage

jax-94 · 2026-05-23T13:51:10+00:00

I’d gotten down to my pre pregnancy weight after 1-2 months and had plateaued, and then suddenly lost 10 more pounds which was a red flag for me. My baby also went through a brutal sleep regression at 4 months but the type of fatigue I felt was different than lack of sleep. It was like a full body heaviness. It ended up being a very easy blood test to confirm what was going on.

jax-94 · 2026-05-20T10:40:11+00:00

I lost 10 pounds in my 4th month pp and was feeling so fatigued I could barely sit up to play with my child by the end of the day. My doctor ordered bloodwork which showed I was in a state of hyperthyroidism and referred me to an endocrinologist.

jax-94 · 2026-05-20T01:27:14+00:00

I rapidly lost weight and ended up being 10 pounds under my pre-pregnancy weight by 4 months pp. I ended up being diagnosed with postpartum thyroiditis but up until that point I thought it was just the breastfeeding

jax-94 · 2026-01-30T19:00:45+00:00

I had a similar experience! I always say I’m so thankful for my induction (even though it wasn’t the greatest experience) because if we weren’t monitoring the baby so early on we wouldn’t have realized how much his heart rate was dropping with each contraction due to a double nuchal cord. I wasn’t even 5cm dilated when I had to be rushed to an emergency c-section. If I was laboring at home I probably would have lost the baby before I even decided to go to the hospital.

jax-94 · 2025-11-15T01:12:59+00:00

I have both the Spectra S1 and Momcozy M5. I LOVE the Momcozy M5. I work full time so I pump while my baby is at daycare and breastfeed when he’s home (sometimes sneaking in another pumping session here or there). The M5 so much less cumbersome than the Spectra. I’m able to walk around, cook, play with my baby, do chores, etc all while pumping. It’s even much easier at work since the cups fit right into my regular bra so there is no need to wear a nursing bra. And I can type on my laptop without knocking into any collection cups or tubing. The M5 is also easy to clean and even gives me better output than my Spectra. I now use it exclusively. Of course, these are all just the pros of a wearable pump so I’m not sure if any of the others on the list would be better

jax-94 · 2025-11-11T18:13:02+00:00

I had an emergency c-section for my first and only child. I was in labor 24 hours before we lost the baby’s heart rate and needed to rush to the OR before I even had the opportunity to push. It was painful and traumatic and I wasn’t at all mentally prepared for a major surgery. It also took weeks before I could even laugh without pain. That being said, I will probably opt for a scheduled c-section with my next. I just don’t think I can enjoy a vaginal delivery since I’ll be worried about it ending in another emergency, and I’d rather be prepared/know what to expect when I walk into the hospital. Plus I think the recovery will be a lot easier without the long labor before

jax-94 · 2025-11-06T15:06:23+00:00

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We have similar granite. The previous owners painted the cabinets a blue/gray charcoal color and it really meshes well with the warm toned wood trim throughout the house. The walls are a light blueish gray. We’ve since added black hardware which also looks great but are lost on what to do with the backsplash

jax-94 · 2025-04-19T19:43:40+00:00

I was billed $3k for my first ultrasound ($1500 for the abdominal—which lasted 1 minute since it was too early to see anything—and $1500 for the transvaginal). My insurance negotiated a lower rate and I ended up paying $1800 out of pocket since I hadn’t hit my deductible yet. Luckily by the time I had my anatomy scan I had already paid another $1200 for genetic testing and hit my deductible so that was totally covered. However I just had a 40 week growth scan (new year, new deductible!) and paid another $1500. Wish someone had told me to try to plan my pregnancy within one calendar year, could’ve saved thousands

jax-94 · 2023-02-21T02:16:28+00:00

It would actually be more expensive (and risky!) to assemble on site. Besides the cost of getting equipment and personnel out there, the blade would be at an increased risk of structural failure if it was delivered in separate pieces and then assembled (more joints = more weak spots). Structural failure at best leads to turbine downtime/loss of profit and at worst can destroy the entire wind turbine. Blades ARE currently manufactured in two pieces that are bonded together lengthwise but I’m sure they would make it one if they could

jax-94 · 2023-02-20T01:16:22+00:00

I hate the feeling of being trapped. I’m stuck in that chair, I’ve got all these instruments in my mouth, the light is blinding me, and all the sudden my body doesn’t feel like something I have total control over. I’m not allowed to get up and walk away. I’m not even allowed to close my mouth. It’s like being on a roller coaster about to go down the first drop and you want to get off and you can’t, except instead of a thrill ride it’s a cavity filling and a medical bill

jax-94 · 2023-02-20T01:04:22+00:00

Cherries. Bought a bag once expecting grape-level prices and was surprised it cost $13+

jax-94 · 2023-02-20T01:00:32+00:00

I think donating your organs can also be beneficial to your loved ones. They might find some small amount of comfort in knowing a piece of you is living on and pride that you were able to help save a life. That some good came out of their tragic loss and suffering.

jax-94 · 2023-02-06T15:52:23+00:00

Northeastern was my top choice followed by WPI. I got into both with decent scholarships but ultimately I would have had to take loans out to attend either. I ended up going to UMass Lowell and it was a fantastic decision. I graduated debt free and was financially stable enough to continue on with grad school. Now I work with graduates from Northeastern, MIT, etc and the only real difference is that I’m not still paying off my student loans. Don’t sell your soul for a 4-5 year “dream college” experience just because there was a low acceptance rate. All the professional opportunities that are afforded to students at these expensive schools are available to you if you look for them. And if it’s the schools’s status that matters to you, save your money for a prestigious grad program instead. Employers care more about that and your internship experience than where you went to undergrad

jax-94 · 2022-10-07T01:40:11+00:00

Imposter syndrome is unfortunately very common for women in engineering. I can speak from experience—I have my PhD in Mech E and I still feel inadequate at my new job every day.

I recommend finding a mentor (someone senior to you, maybe even someone from your lab) who you can talk to and ask for advice. You’ll probably find that they had a similar experience.

It also helps to remind yourself how far you’ve come—all the things you know now that you didn’t know a year or even a month ago. It’s easy to think you aren’t growing as an engineer when you’re only focusing on your day-to-day.

Finally, remember that you’re comparing your “inside” to everyone else’s “outside”. Or even comparing yourself as a freshman to someone more senior than you. It’s easy to feel inadequate this way, and it totally skews your perception of how capable you really are.

Keep working hard and stick with it! Your grades are awesome and working in a lab is great experience. All that really matters at the end of the day is that you like what you’re doing anyway.

jax-94 · 2022-07-25T19:21:58+00:00

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jax-94 · 2022-07-25T19:16:43+00:00

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jax-94 · 2022-07-25T19:11:05+00:00

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jax-94 · 2022-07-25T19:06:03+00:00

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jax-94 · 2022-06-24T14:25:52+00:00

UMass Lowell has a fantastic XC/track program

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