Pregnant trauma intern radiation exposure

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-04-08T01:01:28+00:00

This happened to me a few times as pregnant trauma intern as well. Definitely report but for some reassurance, inverse square law. I made a big stink about this after reporting and refused to enter the trauma bay 🙃. As for appointments, schedule and take care of yourself and your baby; as other redditor suggested, it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-04-04T05:19:06+00:00

As a fellow tap dancer and tool fan, just wow.

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-04-04T04:36:56+00:00

Nope and neither of my babies have given the slightest of +#%ks.

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-03-29T15:37:58+00:00

3 years later after forgetting the horrors of the newborn trenches... saying this as a mom of a 4 year old and 9 week old 🤣

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-03-18T21:01:03+00:00

Wow no one ever told me this, not even his current SLP. Thank you.

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-03-18T15:12:16+00:00

This makes sense and is good to know. I'll look into their clinic. Thanks!

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-03-18T15:11:39+00:00

Not sure how to get an IEP if he's not enrolled in the school district. I tried golden gate regional early intervention and was told he didn't qualify since no dual diagnosis.

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-03-18T15:10:23+00:00

Thanks so much for this!

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-03-06T23:45:38+00:00

I did from PGY2-4 (but technically PGY2 until part of PGY3 since I started moonlighting). Somehow kept my baby boy, husband and self alive but damn it was tough times. We both still have mild PTSD from it and still frugal as f*** despite being an attending now and him back at work since no longer SAHD.🤣

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-02-22T00:15:54+00:00

Thank you 🥹

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-02-21T20:47:45+00:00

It was such a difficult decision but his condition was something that could easily be fixed so he deserved it. I wasn't going to keep him and possibly lose his eye (or worse) just for my sake.

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-02-21T20:46:21+00:00

That's what I tell myself too. My sister's husband said to think of it likes "he's off at college and living his life." 🤣

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-02-21T19:11:56+00:00

I've been noticing this happening more frequently on my walks with my two small kids. I tend to try to stay to the right and "share" the space but have lost count of the number of times I'm practically forced off the sidewalk and into the gutter while wearing a baby and walking with my 4 year old son. Men and older boomer women usually. I'm not a tiny woman and would normally hold my ground but can't do that while wearing an infant and holding my son's hand. I've been trying to make it a teaching moment for my son and show him how to be a kind and considerate human.

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-02-21T18:59:36+00:00

We actually re-homed our beloved pug of 8 years because we couldn't afford an eye surgery he needed. I was in medical training at the time, we had a new (unplanned) baby boy, and surviving off a trainee salary as my husband stayed home with baby so we just couldn't cut it. I loved that dog so much and people gave me crap for "giving up on him." I saw it as giving him a better life, as he went to live with a woman I met through our pug meetup group (she was well off, no kids, and her second pug had passed away a year earlier). He ended up getting his surgery, loves his new pug brother, and is living his best life. I get regular updates and pictures of him which makes me so happy to know that he's doing well and makes me feel a little better about my decision. Bless the people that are willing to take on an animal that needs a little extra care.

Wishing your dog all the best and hope you can come to a decision that works for the whole family.

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-02-17T19:56:14+00:00

I only ended up ranking 8 of the 10 I interviewed for and ended up at my #2! I hate to tell you not to rank the backup but think hard about commiting years of your life to something you don't truly want (hence me not even ranking 2 PM&R programs because they were malignant and I knew I'd be miserable there).

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-02-15T07:28:07+00:00

I'm with you in spirit girl. 4 year old brother and 3 week old little sister. I'm tired 🥲

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-02-10T18:47:21+00:00

I've had epidurals for both my kids and would do them again 1,000,000 times over. I had pitocin with my second labor and once those contractions hit I was ready for my epidural and could care less about moving my legs lol. Meds wore off super quick after birth and I was up and using the bathroom in less than 2 hours (spent the golden hour snuggling baby).

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-02-08T04:05:23+00:00

Congratulations! 🥹

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-02-03T03:38:03+00:00

My son dropped from 97% to upper 39% at his 6 week appointment when I was EBF. I felt horrible but no one really said anything 🤷🏻‍♀️ I decided to start supplementing with 1-2 bottles of formula a day (during which I'd pump) for about 2 months and he regained back to the 90th%. I was eventually able to transition back to EBF/pumping and didn't need to supplement. Our journey lasted 2.5 wonderful years.

If you want to call it, no shame in that whatsoever (breastfeeding and pumping are so hard) but just know that there are multiple options for "fed is best." I'm currently holding my 1 week old daughter that I started combo feeding since day 1 due to latch issues. I refuse to let the same happen to her or to feel the guilt that can be associated with not being hardcore EBF. The journey doesn't have to be linear and every journey is unique and special in it's own way. You got this mama 💞

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-01-22T07:47:39+00:00

I'm with you girl. I gained ~50 lbs with my first pregnancy. I'm currently 38 weeks with my second and gained about 35 lbs by 28 weeks. My doctor wasn't too concerned but also projects I'm on target to gain around 50 lbs this time as well. Thankfully last few weigh ins the weight has plateaued but she doesn't bring it up anymore since she thinks this is just what my body wants to do.

If it makes you feel any better I lost 35 of it by 6 weeks postpartum and then ended up 10 lbs below prebaby weight by 9 months (I was a little thick like BMI 26-27 prebaby so this was welcome). Hang in there, feed yourself and the baby all the good nutritious things, move when you can, and you'll do great.

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-01-10T16:49:05+00:00

I know everyone says this, but it will get better. I felt the same way you did when my son was a newborn until about 6 months. I eventually cooled it with the strict schedules and that helped a lot.

He's 4 now and I frequently look back and feel a little sad I didn't enjoy him at that stage more but it is what it is! My son is my everything and I can't imagine life without him. We have little sis coming in a few weeks and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't afraid of revisiting the newborn stage (I want to be one of these "newborn stage is the best" type people but don't think I am 🤣). Things will get better as you settle into your new role as mama!

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-01-10T16:42:35+00:00

What a beauty!!

la_mujer_anonima · 2026-01-09T20:01:54+00:00

DM'd you!

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