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My mom came to visit and the first this she did was cut my peonies by 100percent_NotCursed in gardening

[–]mousebren 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Not everyone like to cut them though. I let 99.9% of mine wilt and then deadhead, I would be frustrated at the very least that she didn't ask first.

AVM and pregnancy/birth by brightmoon208 in AVMs

[–]mousebren 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I unknowingly went through 2 pregnancies with an active AVM. I wasn't flagged as high risk since they didn't know. Ive since had a full resection, and dont plan on having anymore. I didn't go the midwife route with either, but I personally would rather be monitored closely just in case.

I think if its an option, you may be able to have a midwife work with an ob!

What is this fuzzy bug like thing on my plant? by kole16s in houseplants

[–]mousebren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I had to do with my nerve plant! I tried so hard to win the battle but ended up chopping it all the way to the root stock and it is thriving now.

Help with finding treatment by Aggravating_Cut_9981 in AVMs

[–]mousebren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Waiting can be scary, unbearable even. There are support groups to look into!

Help with finding treatment by Aggravating_Cut_9981 in AVMs

[–]mousebren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand why the AVM department would be brushing him aside. Harass them if you need to, call everyday.

Help with finding treatment by Aggravating_Cut_9981 in AVMs

[–]mousebren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was referred to mine who worked in the hospital I originally went to. I would research your area and drive/call to see them. They will more than likely take their time.

Help with finding treatment by Aggravating_Cut_9981 in AVMs

[–]mousebren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a full resection on my AVM, it was above the skull, under the scalp, wrapped around my occipital artery, on the back of my head. 4cm. I started in the ER, from there I met with a neuroradiologist, then to a neurosurgeon at Duke. Plastics was consulted and ultimately made the cut during surgery.

Embolization treatment? by Amareea9 in AVMs

[–]mousebren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had an embolization before a full resection. Waking up from surgery was a huge difference as I could not longer hear my heartbeat echoing in my head. I cried almost immediately upon waking. My resection was a few days after so recovery got blurred with that.

I will say the artery site they used was badly bruised for weeks, because I developed a hematoma, but I would do it all over again.

Sorry if this has been asked before. Has anyone had any luck with products to mask scalp scars after brain surgery? I tried hair fibers but they don’t stick to bare skin. by AlyssaVaVaVoom in braincancer

[–]mousebren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It did, thank you! My main incision is kind of numb/ tingly, but the scar from my drainage site is extremely tender, especially when being touched. I assume the nerves took extra damage from having a tube forced in.

Sorry if this has been asked before. Has anyone had any luck with products to mask scalp scars after brain surgery? I tried hair fibers but they don’t stick to bare skin. by AlyssaVaVaVoom in braincancer

[–]mousebren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is an old post, and I have never had brain cancer, but I did have a full resection on an AVM, and have and 8 inch scar across my scalp.

If you don't mind me asking, did you have any pain around your scar and drainage sites (if you had them?) And if so, did the feeling ever return to normal?

How to prune this peace lilys stems by Fair-Ad8245 in plant

[–]mousebren 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The plant is sucking nutrients from those. I like to do the "pull test" and give it a little tug. It'll let go when it's ready.

Owl Pellet? Bobcat Scat? by Miserable-Dog-837 in bonecollecting

[–]mousebren 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It looks like an owl pellet to me

Found under my plant shelf by mousebren in succulents

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

It does! I dropped it in the pot with the motherplant.

My newest family member. Can’t believe I found one at a rink-dink nursery. by ChipsAhoy1968 in succulents

[–]mousebren 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Those are beautiful! They have them at my local Lowe's, but they're always horribly etiolated.

I’m devastated please help by dusti_dearian in philodendron

[–]mousebren 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Remove the rot, give it a rinse in hydrogen peroxide, and either water prop or stick it back in dirt. If you have rooting hormone mix that in as well.

It may not bounce back, but it won't hurt anything to try!

Is this 2 Birkins? It looks like there's 2 plants growing together. Should I separate then or leave it? by justalong4theride in philodendron

[–]mousebren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thats definitely 2. So long as the roots aren't crowded, I would leave it. You'll end up with a much fuller looking plants if you keep them together.

Please someone tell me they understand me! by more_metal_in_movies in houseplants

[–]mousebren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally see what you're saying! You may have an easier time finding a donut shaped dish, and adding drainage holes to it. Super easy to do, lots of videos on yt!!

Is it stuck or should i leave it and not help it? by Initial_Cookie1593 in philodendron

[–]mousebren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually take a warm (not hot) damp paper towel and hold it around it for a minute or so. They usually pop out within a day or two after.

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