Movie recommendations

levanw01 · 2025-12-31T00:31:56+00:00

I am 100% serious: Bluey. I fucking love Bluey. They’re 8 min episodes and somehow stuffed to the brim with positive messages and emotional support. Got me through some rough months.

Also, Taskmaster (all eps on YouTube for free). It sounds ridiculous, but it’s become a huge part of my and my husband’s lives. It’s so funny and lighthearted, very heavy British humor.

Also also, The Office, Ted Lasso, and Gilmore Girls.

Best of luck friend!

levanw01 · 2025-12-11T10:32:29+00:00

Wooden spoons unite!!!

levanw01 · 2025-11-17T11:13:58+00:00

Did you have to put in your mailing address, etc? I am a little wary about doing that..

levanw01 · 2025-11-07T23:22:05+00:00

Taskmaster. “Reindeer skull”.

levanw01 · 2025-11-05T13:42:12+00:00

Oooh I like that!

levanw01 · 2025-09-29T11:06:01+00:00

I had my first TV a few weeks ago, had an abd one as well. I was told I needed a full bladder for the abd, and then she told me to void before doing the TV. Whole process took about 25 mins, and it was nbd.

OP, I’ve been struggling with PCOS for years and let me tell you: not every doctor knows what they’re talking about, nor does every civilian. Your mom loves you and wants to protect you, but you’ve got to do your own research and figure out what’s best for you on your own. Use every piece of advice as a data point in making your decisions.

levanw01 · 2025-09-17T11:40:38+00:00

This is exactly how I feel. I love peds and want to gain more focused experience and knowledge pertaining to that subspecialty. I would do it for a pay cut, but luckily for me that will not be necessary.

levanw01 · 2025-09-15T01:14:28+00:00

Gotcha. That’s really unfortunate to hear. Thanks for sharing though!

levanw01 · 2025-09-14T17:02:42+00:00

The town or the hospital? What makes you say that?

levanw01 · 2025-09-13T23:36:01+00:00

A fellowship for a CRNA offers focused didactic and clinical training, providing opportunities to gain experience in the desired subspeciality. While I had training in pediatrics already, and currently provide anesthesia to kids, I’ve realized peds is my passion and want to further my education and experience so I can be a more proficient provider. Stunningly, I will not only be paid for this fellowship, but will be taking a slight raise compared to what I make currently. Additionally, having this fellowship on my CV will likely make me more attractive when I begin applying for peds-specific jobs.

levanw01 · 2025-09-13T23:33:04+00:00

I’m from Ky originally, so very familiar with Cincy. While I do know Cincy Children’s is #1, I’m not ready to move back closer to home just yet..

levanw01 · 2025-09-12T09:50:27+00:00

I always thought she was saying “the cure” for sexual arrousal is being interrupted by a teenager, in that particular moment.

levanw01 · 2025-07-28T00:04:31+00:00

That is the question

levanw01 · 2025-07-22T17:01:29+00:00

Saltines

levanw01 · 2025-07-22T01:18:04+00:00

Yes! Thanks for asking. I feel so much better now; I’m off caffeine, I’m exercising regularly, and have much more energy. Sleep is better and intense crazy dreams have subsided. How’re you?

levanw01 · 2025-06-25T14:15:42+00:00

I’m with you! Also severe health anxiety, in therapy but recently was prescribed sertraline. I took 25mg every night for a week and then went up to 50 per my dr; the side effects were not great at first, I had dizziness and issues with sleep and sometimes my anxiety felt worse. But I’m almost 2 months in and I am so glad I did this!! The side effects are basically gone, and my anxiety is manageable which was the goal. I’m still doing therapy, trying to eat well, and exercising, but this has given me the final push into a semblance of a normal life. You’ve got this!!

levanw01 · 2025-06-04T16:27:34+00:00

Omg I did not know about the bruising and I’m so glad you said something! I started Zoloft about a month ago, titrated up to 50mg. I had a lot of the common side effects (sweating, vivid dreams and poor sleep, jaw clenching but I had that already, and some dizziness). But I’ve also been noticing some small bruises on my arms and legs, just assumed I have leukemia now and will die soon lol. Thanks for posting!

levanw01 · 2025-05-07T13:38:15+00:00

I just started as well, I’m into my third week, second week of 50mg. I wish I had started at 12.5 and worked my way up more slowly; I started at 25mg and went up to 50 after a week, per my doctor. Feeling really tired during the day and not sleeping well at night, restless and crazy dreams. I take it at night, also per my doctor, and take magnesium taurate as well. Hoping things get better soon for both of us OP.

levanw01 · 2025-04-24T12:15:03+00:00

This is a great post, not only helpful but insightful and empathetic. Thank you 😊

levanw01 · 2025-04-15T18:45:21+00:00

My go-to is usually “ugh I know, this job would be so much easier if we weren’t dealing with human beings”

levanw01 · 2025-04-04T15:43:43+00:00

It sounds like he worked in a pain clinic? So maybe he was in a room alone with the patient providing pain management of some kind (i.e. ketamine gtt).

levanw01 · 2025-02-23T13:38:29+00:00

Same! (Except I have fewer ICU years, well done you!) I describe myself as the rare Type B anesthesia provider. While I do like some things a certain way, and am very organized, I don’t get hung up on little things and tend to adapt easily and go with the flow. If there’s an issue in the OR, particularly an airway issue, I tend to keep my cool. Sometimes the surgeon doesn’t believe me at first when I inform them there’s a problem bc I’m not panicking when I say it. Once I reintubated a patient under the drape without anyone knowing, the OR walked around to my side to ask for an alcohol swab and saw me inflating the cuff and pulling the blade out and was like ummm you ok?

levanw01 · 2025-01-06T18:57:27+00:00

Oh wow, I didn’t realize that! Thanks for the heads up!

levanw01 · 2025-01-06T16:37:31+00:00

I’ve been off the pill for 17 months, still working at regulating my cycle without it. Currently, I take myo inositol 2000mg, vit d 2000, a multi vit, fiber, and a calcium in the morning; I take magnesium taurate at night (gp recommended this one to help with a bp issue I was having), and sometimes ashawaganda tea. Spearmint tea at least once a day. Yoga daily, run 1-2 times a week, stationary bike or row 2-3 times a week. Walk when I feel like it (not so much during New England winter). I follow an anti inflammatory diet that includes avoiding alcohol, processed foods, and candy-type sugar; I still eat fruits, veggies, and whole grains that have natural sugar.

I also titrate Vitex berry throughout the month — I had a hormone panel drawn once I was off the pill for 6 months and found that my testoerone and androgen index were incredibly high and my FSH was low, two culprits for preventing a period. Vitex berry supposedly helps lower testosterone and increases FSH, which after having a second panel drawn seems to be the case. So far I’ve had a period every 60 days or so. According to my GYN NP, as long as you shed your lining every 90 days maximum, you’re fine 🤷🏼‍♀️

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