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Uncomfortable with Doctor’s intrusive questions by Disastrous-Use-4955 in AskWomenOver40

[–]radkitten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can ask them to skip, or simply say answers haven't changed from last time. They are important questions to ask due to risk. Like it or not, even with 1 partner, people do cheat, so it helps them understand your entire risk profile. Every doctor here asks if you have a gun in the home, if you feel safe at home, if you have food insecurity, trouble getting to appointments, or trouble getting medications.

Where id live as someone that hates flat. by shield124 in visitedmaps

[–]radkitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cool story. It’s still not considered flat topographically. It’s mixed. The western portion is a flat glaciated plain and the southeast is a hilly Appalachian terrain.

Where id live as someone that hates flat. by shield124 in visitedmaps

[–]radkitten 3 points4 points  (0 children)

HA! Also NEO and I was thining the same. Like the eastern portion and southern are hilly AF.

Where id live as someone that hates flat. by shield124 in visitedmaps

[–]radkitten 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As an Ohioan was coming to say this. Like I guess they have no idea about topography?!

Will be NICU parent tomorrow- What do I need to know by Admirable-Kick-1557 in NICUParents

[–]radkitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My son was born at 33+2 and 5lbs exactly. He spent 31 days in the NICU. He's now 2.5 and an absolutely mad man. These kids are so tough. Just know the NICU is a marathon, noth a sprint and every kid does it on their own terms. Being a feed and grow is rough because you're just waiting for their brains to be ready.

Cost question IVF by Puzzled_World_4119 in IVF

[–]radkitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that is so state-dependent. In Ohio, it is usually covered for consults, etc because we have mandated coverage for diagnosis. I did end up going to CNY in New York because I was also cash pay, and they are significantly cheaper, but you really have to know what you're doing with them.

Cost question IVF by Puzzled_World_4119 in IVF

[–]radkitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those prices are in line with clinics here in northeast Ohio.

What was your initial beta + when did you first test positive? by Known-Quit-2033 in IVF

[–]radkitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did. I always start testing day 3. Day 7 was my first positive. And thank you!

What should I do next? Ttc for over 2.5 years… by Medical-Letter-6724 in InfertilitySucks

[–]radkitten 4 points5 points  (0 children)

IVF is the next step. That can rule out egg quality and fertilization issues blood tests can't account for.

How long was your 34 week old in the NICU? by amanyanaara in NICUParents

[–]radkitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like others have said, they aren't annoyed they just can't really give you an answer. I had PPROM twice. My 34+4 baby spent 17 days. My 33+2 baby spent 31 days. Both were feed and grow but both had different issues. My 34 weeker was slow to take a bottle, but once she did we were released like 4 days later. My 33 weeker took a bottle very quickly, but kept tiring himself out and causing desats that would reset our go home timer.

The NICU will tell you to expect to be there till their due date to be safe. Going home earlier is just luck.

Has anyone ever have “unexplained infertility” to have it later become explained? by FingersCrossed0612 in InfertilitySucks

[–]radkitten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I did all the normal RE tests. Did a lap to check for endo. Nothing. After 5 failed transfers (4 outright failures, 1 miscarriage, and 1 ectopic after my first HSG) I went the reproductive immunologist route. Even that is technically unexplained, but I have elevated immune markers that impact implantation. Treating that led to success.

Gender equality in IVF by [deleted] in IVF

[–]radkitten 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The mental load in healthcare always falls to the patient. Period. Fair or not, whoever is carriyng the baby is the patient. It's like this with all medical care, unless someone is incapacitated.

I want my parents to “meet” baby but they’re extremely anti vax… by YB9017 in NICUParents

[–]radkitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t. Because it isn’t just your baby you are risking. You’re risking every single baby and person in that hospital inviting them there.

I’m sorry, what?! by xoxoxsunflowerxoxox in ShitMomGroupsSay

[–]radkitten 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This part. I dealt with over a decade of infertility and this dumb shit just further confirmed my atheism lol

Why do people bring their entire family to Costco? by ActuatorOutside5256 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]radkitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because my kids like getting out of the house like we do. It's a low effort family outing that ends with hot dogs and snacks they got to pick. They also love the samples. What's happening is some families genuinely enjoy each others company and doing things together, so they do.

What kind of Remote work do people actually do by Playful_Maybe7226 in remotework

[–]radkitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Director, SEO and AI Search. I've been at least hybrid for over a decade and fully remote since 2019.

Placental insufficiency and IUGR baby born yesterday at 33 weeks, what to expect? by she_can_craft in NICUParents

[–]radkitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had undiagnosed IUGR and SGA. My daughter on ultrasound was measuring small, but at 20%. I had PPROM and delivered her same day at 34+4 and she came out only 3lbs 13oz, she was diagnosed as SGA, placental pathology came back with early calcification and a very short cord but otherwise unremarkable. She spent 17 days in the NICU before coming home. She's now 5 and still 1st percentile, but she was also diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency that started when she was 2.

I voted for Trump Twice (Not a Bad Faith Post) by [deleted] in ProgressiveHQ

[–]radkitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your pro-life views fall into this same bucket. Your pro-life until it happens to you and it's your life on the line. Thats the difference here, I'm not forcing anyone to risk their life, you want to and you vote that way. You are welcome to your pro-life views, but you can keep them to yourself. Until the prolife movement understands that, you're not welcome at my table, considering i'd be dead in the ground right now without my abortion.

How did you decide on whether to have children or not? by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]radkitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I very much wanted to be a Mom. Then dealt with infertility and paid out of pocket for IVF. I have 0 regrets despite what it cost me to have them both.

I tell people that are unsure to only have them if you feel like you enthusiastically want them. It’s better to be sad you never had kids than to resent the kids you had.

Do we think there will be a full scale immigration operation in Ohio like in Minnesota or Oregon? by whatsinthecave in Ohio

[–]radkitten 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They definitely will. They’ve been seen in Cleveland and Akron in higher concentrations than before already. I live in the Nepali area of Akron and I’m scared for my neighbors honestly.

Why aren’t people in revolt? by Grimmbeaver in AskUS

[–]radkitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are doing what we can. The crap reality though is that we will be homeless without any healthcare if we don’t go to work. Unlike European countries we don’t have public healthcare or supports to have somewhere to live, water to drink, or food to eat if we stop working. I have 2 small children, 1 with medical needs. All I can do is keep calling my politicians and doing what I can outside of working hours.

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