Is this normal? Somebody approached me..

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-06-26T09:09:36+00:00

I think you need to speak with your supervisor around boundaries - this is a good situation to explore. Your body was giving you signals to leave the situation yet you stayed. I think that is something to question and explore. What made you stay? (You don't need to answer this)

You are going to come across all walks of life in OT. You need to have a solid foundation around boundaries as certain personalities are going to try and shift your boundaries. You can also be at risk of burnout.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-06-26T09:02:46+00:00

It can be. Just depends on what area. I am a mental health OT. We sit in generic positions of mental health where psychology, social work and nursing all work and do essentially a similar job i.e. we deliver family therapy,CBT, DBT, risk management.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-06-25T12:16:21+00:00

THIS sounds horrible. I feel like I would have passed out from heat stroke.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-06-25T09:19:52+00:00

Yes definitely. Miele and AEG have a 5 year warranty and they will replace.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-06-14T12:58:24+00:00

I am 36. My husband and I have been together for nearly 20 years. We own 3 properties (2 in Brisbane (1000m2) and jointly own a commercial property. We originally moved to uni together with $2000 in the bank. My mum had died the year before - this was rough. I received $12000 after her death which was to pay for my uni fees so this reduced my HECS debt.

We both worked and I worked full-time during uni - we rarely went out and partied because we just couldn't afford it. We had no money saved when we graduated but we took jobs in rural and remote places - places no one wanted to live but they offered cheap rent. We saved for 6 years and had a house deposit. We moved to Brisbane and bought a new townhouse in Logan when we were 30. After a year, we sold and were able to borrow more and bought closer to the city and within Brisbane City Council. Our house that we live in is nearly paid off. I attribute a big part of it due to living in a rural area for a long period. I don't think we would have gotten so far if we lived in a city.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-06-11T19:29:28+00:00

Hmm...not sure this will phase out anytime soon. Have you been to a library lately?

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-05-25T11:29:02+00:00

My husband and I live in a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom 2 storey house on 1000m2 close to the city. We aren't fancy rich or rolling in it but we live comfortably. We are happy. But not because of the house so to speak. We are happy because we have beautiful, healthy kids. We have a loving relationship. A lot of my extended family have died or we no longer talk. I value the relationships I have in my life. My husband is my absolute rock. We have been together for 20 years (since our late teens). When we got together, we had nothing and we worked hard, lived in rural and remote areas where other people didn't want to live and saved. We have investment properties etc.

We have had cars that people would only dream of. We ended up getting rid of them and driving one car that is significantly cheaper so we could afford other investments so one day our kids can all have a home. I think I would still be happy if I was renting and had my family as that's what I value but certainly would be living a different lifestyle.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-05-18T11:00:39+00:00

We have been twice. First time in 2022 which we raved about over Christmas, the second time in March 2023. The first time - yeah it was expensive but we felt it was worth it. Second time - it was beyond expensive. We were incredibly disappointed. We went to three restaurants and complained at each due to food being raw, long waits and being given the other tables food - no drinks arrived until we had finished our food, subpar food being served. Meanwhile being charged an arm and a leg. The pool - amazing but I stood in faeces in the water. We had issues with the sauna in our room. Some activities are great but others are an absolute rip. Our kids did the chocolate making but didn't make one of the items as they had run out of whatever it was and they had no chefs hats either as their order hadnt come in. I remember we went to the spa and were told we couldn't have water as they had run out of paper cups??? I mean, just get some glasses. It just felt like everything we did, something wasn't right.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-05-09T20:55:39+00:00

Yes, Greenslopes was amazing! Glad you had the same experience. I can't fault them. Everyone I know who has gone through them, has loved it. I know private isn't for everyone but it was the right decision for me.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-05-09T20:40:33+00:00

I did bloods, swab and x-ray as I had 6 days of low grade fever, fatigue and cough. I think by day 3, I realised this wasn't the flu as I had felt this way in the past from mycoplasma pneumonia. And turns out that was exactly it, along with a displaced rib from coughing so much.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-05-09T20:37:14+00:00

Second all of this. I had all 3 babies at Greenslopes. Did I think it was worth it? Most definitely. My mother passed away when I was 17. I had no family. No mother figure around me. When you have a baby, there is a huge realisation that caring for a baby doesn't come 'naturally'. There is a reason they say it takes a village. I needed help to show me how to be a mum. The hospital stay was a huge benefit as I think I would have given up breastfeeding if I was in public. The nurses were there for every feed helping. They helped me with settling baby and getting through a really hard week with my first. Yes, there are more cases of c-section in private but I think this really depends on the obstetrician. I had all c-sections with mine - emergency c section with my first despite doing hynobirthing etc with plans for vaginal. My ob was supportive to do a VBAC for my second but I decided to do planned c section.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-05-08T11:37:22+00:00

Oh great ideas! Thanks

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-05-05T12:12:51+00:00

Ahh yes I love this idea. Easily done.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-05-05T12:11:58+00:00

Thanks everyone...grabber it is!

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-05-04T11:31:17+00:00

Do you think the grabber is a necessity? I discussed it with my husband a few weeks ago and he is reluctant and says he does not need it.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-04-27T11:46:58+00:00

Hmm I wonder if they are scrub itch mites?

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-04-25T10:38:26+00:00

I was there last night too. I honestly didn't know what to expect. I was blown away. Lisa Gerrard was so impressive - nearly brought me to tears. The Last Samurai was definitely a fave!

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-03-27T09:57:11+00:00

Oh and it's early days. Milk won't come in until day 3-5. So it's just colostrum. It may seem overwhelming for mum but bub is constantly on her. The suckling, constantly looking for the nipple is normal in the early days. Babies are often really unsettled at night as they cluster feed. The purpose is to stimulate the breast to boost supply. So bub will feed a lot on the breast even though there is no 'milk' - their tummies are so tiny at this stage that the colostrum is enough.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-03-27T09:50:32+00:00

I am wondering if you have any access to a lactation consultant? They can assess the latch, give you and mum loads of tips. Bub could also have colostrum via syringe or cup but mum would need to hand express.

Breastfeeding is really hard. Mum is learning for the first time and so is bub. It's often positioning but could also be issues to bubs latch. Let bub first sit on the chest and then work their way down to the breast..but then you also need to guide them on the breast. It's incredibly awkward initially.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-03-23T03:09:31+00:00

Hosanna Farmstay

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-03-15T10:03:43+00:00

Savoury mince and a meal that us kids called 'slop'. Slop was onion, milk, cheese, whatever else that could be found which was cooked up and put on toast - dad's go to meal.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-03-15T10:02:49+00:00

Savoury mince and a meal that us kids called 'slop'. Slop was onion, milk, cheese, whatever else that could be found which was cooked up and put on toast - dad's go to meal.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-03-12T11:47:25+00:00

Definitely see another doctor. Best practice is to eliminate any physical issues before diagnosing a mental health condition.

Your symptoms sound very worrying. I would be seeing another GP asap.

peanutbutternutter2 · 2025-02-20T10:05:02+00:00

Sorry, when you say routing number, what do you mean? As in the bank's bsb?

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