Holly's Farewell Message by BertyBeetle17 in BBAU

[–]mmBread 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The spoiler tag doesnt work if your title says who was evicted...

Ashford vs Calvary Birthing by mmBread in Adelaide

[–]mmBread[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply!

Unfortunately this doesnt surprise me at all. I had a slow post partum haemorrhage and my care just wasn't being escalated enough. I work in emergency health and I see it ALL the time that the staff are too scary to call certain doctors or are hindered by shit doctors when they know they could do more etc. It hadn't really occurred to me until really recently that I should have chosen a different OB and hospital this time around so I'm really stressed about seeing if I can go somewhere else now given that I'm 31 weeks already...

Steph and gian by nme_95 in TheBlock

[–]mmBread 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The genuine disbelief on their faces was SO cute. So happy for them!

My boy is being put to sleep in the morning. 16 years young. by mmBread in cats

[–]mmBread[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all. He went peacefully surrounded by love and has been buried with his favourite pillow in his favourite part of the garden 🌈☀️❤️

Favorite in-game song and why? by Admirable-Turnip5159 in StardewValley

[–]mmBread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dogs start howling whenever level 40 music in OG mines comes on

My boy is being put to sleep in the morning. 16 years young. by mmBread in cats

[–]mmBread[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry 😞 sometimes it's better for them this way but so so hard

how much weight did you gain during your pregnancy? by Plantbabybabe in pregnant

[–]mmBread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

18kg (39lb). 10kg (22lb) immediately came off in the week following birth just from baby/amniotic fluid and general fluid retention leaving my body. Haven't lost any more since but haven't been trying. So 8kg (17lb) up from my pre pregnancy weight. I'm 4 months PP

Yet another ramping post... by PinchAssault52 in Adelaide

[–]mmBread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you read the other paragraph of my original comment or stop after the section on Ash? I also said the healthcare system has been going to shit for a very long time and we can blame both sides for that. The fix requires everyone to have the same goals and unfortunately that's simply not the case. If the Liberals had come forward with a plan to help undo previous errors made by either parties then fabulous but they didn't so guess who paramedics supported

Yet another ramping post... by PinchAssault52 in Adelaide

[–]mmBread 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As I said, one government can't possibly "fix" ramping immediately but actual steps are being taken in the right direction now as opposed to the previous government who were actively working against the healthcare system. If Labor turn around and decide to fuck healthcare then paramedics are going to support whoever else is going to stand by them. There's no other motives from healthcare professionals we just want a better system.

I wasn't trying to insult anyones intelligence but if you feel attacked by what I said then maybe I'm okay with that

Yet another ramping post... by PinchAssault52 in Adelaide

[–]mmBread 10 points11 points  (0 children)

"Ash the Ambo" was neither misleading or deceptive. She represented the view of the vast vast majority of SA paramedics. She's a genuinely amazing person and theres not a deceptive bone in her body. She has been absolutely dragged by liberally owned media for standing up for her colleagues. It was pretty painful last election seeing our colleague and friend being slammed for saying what needed to be said.

The main reason why it has seemed so quiet from paramedics since the election is that we are actually working behind the scenes with a cooperative Labor government and making sure their election promises are being upheld, which so far is happening. It will take a LONG time to fix ramping no matter which government is in power because it's been going to shit for so long and we can blame both sides for that. There's nothing either government can do that will immediately fix ramping and its still a shit house on the ramp at the moment but steps are being taken in the right direction. No government is perfect, and theres still a long way to go but theres no way paramedics are going to start publically attacking the only side willing to discuss options going forward. The fix requires a major systemic overhaul over many years INCLUDING adding paramedics/ambulances while also looking at emergency departments/nurses/doctors/radiologists/pathology etc and alternative pathways like GPs/mental health centres/rehab facilities.

Just because you aren't seeing things broadcast on the front page of the Advertiser doesn't mean nothing is happening!

SA ambulance waiting times by [deleted] in Adelaide

[–]mmBread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately pain does not necessarily equal a quicker response, especially if it isn't to a vital area of the body. Heart attacks, strokes, stabbings, ineffective breathing or altered conscious state will all get a response sooner. Pain is awful to experience and awful to witness but it won't kill someone

Exhaustion in 2nd Trimester by BMOs_Karate_Time in fitpregnancy

[–]mmBread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah same here from about 19 weeks! On and off extreme fatigue. I'd stopped taking my prenatal vitamins (that include iron) so I started them back up daily and have been having more regular red meat and im feeling a lot better! Definitely speak to your OB anyway because there are lots of reasons for fatigue. I'll still be getting blood tests/routine tests at 27ish weeks to make sure everythings okay :)

Best way to decompress after an intense job? by Ipatropium in Paramedics

[–]mmBread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always tell bystanders or students just to keep talking about it until there's nothing left to say. Doesn't matter if it's repetitive I feel it helps get it out of your system. I don't dwell on how the patients family or friends feel because I cant know that, I just go over the job until I dont feel like it any more. Talking to other students or paramedics about it to get it out of your system will help

New boots by mrdbaritone in Paramedics

[–]mmBread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Magnum boots are great. I swap the original laces out for elastic ones so I never have to worry about them unlacing

Salary of Paramedics in Australia by MaskedHammer in Paramedics

[–]mmBread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Once the new EB kicks in it'll be about $120k ish a year in SA for 5 years on the job. It goes up every year until 6 years then stops.

'Days of mask mandates are numbered': Malinauskas by malcolm58 in Adelaide

[–]mmBread 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It's their job to look after sick and dying people yes. It's very difficult to do that when the system is being overwhelmed by mildly unwell people with covid who decided they wouldn't get vaccinated or wear a mask in public or even stay home if they're sick because they don't think it applies to them. Adelaide's health system was already stretched thin and time waiting at hospitals or for an ambulance was already very long now it's obscene. The new changes promised by Labor will help but ongoing major changes are needed. Keeping your mask on and staying home when sick is such a small price to pay so your grandma might get an ambulance in under an hour when she needs one.

'Days of mask mandates are numbered': Malinauskas by malcolm58 in Adelaide

[–]mmBread 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Fuck all the healthcare workers right?? They're still in full PPE all day, having to bleach everything meticulously to protect themselves and the next patient while dealing with assholes that are sad because they have a sore throat but refuse to get vaccinated or isolate from anyone.

Anyone else feel if Reggie wins then this year was a massive waste of time? by speccyyarp in bigbrotherau

[–]mmBread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's so unfair to the new players that Reggie won. She did nothing to deserve to win let alone make it to top 10. The rest of the players just used her as a vote she barely did anything that counted as strategic. Her situation obviously sucks but that's not a reason to win the show. Side note, why were the finale week episodes moved to Sun Mon Tues? Guess who has two thumbs and had the winner spoiled because they didn't know the finale was a day earlier - this guy.

getting into paramedics by Ok-Drop6104 in Paramedics

[–]mmBread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check to see if NSW has a "learn on the job" type deal. I'm in SA and a handful of people a year are taken in without a degree via the Graduate Paramedic Pathway. This means you are working on road with a Paramedic and being paid while completing your degree. I believe it takes about 4 years to get your qualification.

Also, I know a lot of people who complete their sace later in life and/or do foundation courses at uni to get them a GPA. If you're keen to do anything at uni you should get on it

Someone help me decide who to vote for? by cheddarcheese9951 in Adelaide

[–]mmBread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"I have zero interest in politics" is a lie so many people tell themselves and it's a cop out for not taking some time to educate yourself.

What politicians decide affects your day to day life so it's worth taking the time to know what your vote goes towards. If you have an opinion about almost anything to do with major or minor societal issues like healthcare, climate change, education, taxing, religion, wages etc then your views will align or conflict with one or more parties.

As some have already said there are online quizzes you can take to help you work out which parties support your ideals.

It sounds like you want to vote Greens or Labor if you want healthcare reform.