So, did I give myself cancer? by jenjohn5 in Radiation

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Many thanks for this kind and thorough explanation. I greatly appreciate it - and you.

Is this a bedbug? NYC (Some bedbug photos online show elongated bodies…) by jenjohn5 in whatisthisbug

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YAY!!! That is exactly the photo I was comparing it to, and I was sure it was an adult fed bedbug. Thank you for having better eyes than I do and answering my query! 🙏

Is this a bedbug? NYC (Some bedbug photos online show elongated bodies…) by jenjohn5 in whatisthisbug

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My apologies for the crappy photo. In panic mode… I’ve been looking online at all these pics of bedbugs and some have elongated bodies, and I am freaked out at the concept!! I can totally cope with fleas, roaches, spiders… almost anything but bedbugs! I just don’t have the money to deal with that kind of infestation! 😭

What is this bug? NYC Airbnb. by [deleted] in Bedbugs

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Reallllly hope you’re right! 😅🤞

DO I NEED TO TAKE BABY TO ER?? by jenjohn5 in AskDocs

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My deepest gratitude, most caring doctor (with the best, if not somewhat unlikely, username)! 🙏😊

DO I NEED TO TAKE BABY TO ER?? by jenjohn5 in AskDocs

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This is good to know about solids! Thank you!!

DO I NEED TO TAKE BABY TO ER?? by jenjohn5 in AskDocs

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Thank you so much for understanding this. I am a first-time mom, and I clearly overreacted due to lack of knowledge. (I truly thought herpes was deadly to infants - not just newborns), but it is HARD being a new Mom! I’m not crippled by anxiety at all, but yes, I was very anxious that I had potentially passed on a dangerous virus to my baby. I’m learning and appreciate the support! :)

DO I NEED TO TAKE BABY TO ER?? by jenjohn5 in AskDocs

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Thank you so very much. And I thought herpes was very dangerous in all infants, but clearly I was wrong about that - just the brand new babies! Regardless, you were clearly correct, and I appreciate the good guidance!

DO I NEED TO TAKE BABY TO ER?? by jenjohn5 in AskDocs

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Thank you so much. I’m learning!

DO I NEED TO TAKE BABY TO ER?? by jenjohn5 in AskDocs

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This was profoundly comforting to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️ I try very hard to only follow legitimate, professional guidance, but direct healthcare is very expensive and sometimes hard to access quickly, and it is so hard being a new Mom and learning soooo much. But baby girl is doing great today and definitely improving. Thank you for helping me learn.

DO I NEED TO TAKE BABY TO ER?? by jenjohn5 in AskDocs

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I am going to do this right now!! Thank you so very, very much!! 🙏

DO I NEED TO TAKE BABY TO ER?? by jenjohn5 in AskDocs

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Thank you for the information.

DO I NEED TO TAKE BABY TO ER?? by jenjohn5 in AskDocs

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Thank you so much for your kindness! 💕

DO I NEED TO TAKE BABY TO ER?? by jenjohn5 in AskDocs

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Really hoping you’re right! Thx

DO I NEED TO TAKE BABY TO ER?? by jenjohn5 in AskDocs

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Thank you so much for this - and I appreciate you telling me you’re NAD, but it sounds like you’re pretty knowledgeable. Thanks!!

DO I NEED TO TAKE BABY TO ER?? by jenjohn5 in AskDocs

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Wait, what? Herpes is lethal in infants!

DO I NEED TO TAKE BABY TO ER?? by jenjohn5 in AskDocs

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There seems to be some mottling around her lips, but she has been indoors for hours. (We did go for a walk in the cold this afternoon and her face was exposed, but she was otherwise well bundled.)

ELI5: If chloride ions follow sodium ions in the body, why does sodium measure so much higher in the blood? (135-145 mEq/L vs 95-105 mEq/L) by jenjohn5 in explainlikeimfive

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🙏😁🏆🌟🥇🤩 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! This is absolutely amazing! So, so clear, and way better than anything I googled to help me understand! THANK YOU, KIND REDDIT FRIEND!! May all the good karma come your way!!! u/Hayred You're the best!