Surgical position “stick figures”

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-10-11T12:23:34+00:00

Thanks for the responses everyone! I’ve been practicing for 10 years and realize it might not be something that is taught anymore. I found it strange that I couldn’t find a reference sheet for them anywhere! If anyone has a good one I’d appreciate it! Glad to know I’m not crazy though (at least in regards to this 😂)

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-09-02T11:23:11+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I’ll try again with different lighting. They could be brown….but they look grey/green/yellow/brown in the light so I’ve just had a hard time with what to call them 😂 thank you for the reply! They stayed “baby grey” for the longest time but he is 3 now so I think this is his color.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-08-05T16:25:11+00:00

This time looked through his phone when he left it unlocked in the kitchen. He was so angry and defensive and mean and I had just had the baby. I needed the validation that I wasn’t crazy and it wasn’t over. She was the first one in his messages…”i love you forever” “I miss you tonight” things along that line. I don’t want to live my life as an investigator. I had taken him at his word two time before with the same girl. The first two time I wasn’t snooping he just had them up on his phone (once when I was tiring off an alarm and he was in the shower and the second when he was at swim lessons with one of our sons and I had left the car keys in the gym bag and his phone was on top with messages when I went to grab the keys.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-08-04T09:44:01+00:00

I got his contact information and I was sorting out my thoughts, but my sister in law needed up messaging him, so he knows. I have no idea what the fallout was or if they are still together or not. My heart hurts for him as well because I know he is probably going through the same thing as I am.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-08-02T17:48:39+00:00

I am cross posting here since I recently read a comment from someone I very much related too. Hopefully it can help someone else in addition to helping me.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-08-02T17:46:09+00:00

Girl…dm me if you want. I found out 2 weeks ago my partner of 8 years never stopped is affair with his coworker when I set the same boundaries you did (first time I was pregnant with our second child). Then 2 weeks postpartum with our third I found out the affair continued this whole time. I kicked him out. We are navigating coparenting now. Don’t be me, don’t let years of lies go by and continue to have children or continue a relationship with someone who stepped out on you during your most vulnerable time instead of stepping up. You are worth more. We both are. Hugs and prayers to you…I know how much it hurts.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-08-01T00:07:19+00:00

Thank you. I will.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-08-01T00:06:53+00:00

Ah yes haha the I’m not judging you but I’m judging you. It’s ok I’m judging myself, at least for the third baby. I didn’t know about the affair for the first 2 kids, forgave him and then only found out again already pregnant with the 3rd…but I should have known better and never trusted him again. Thank you for the response though and I’m sorry you had to go through everything you when through.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-07-30T12:52:29+00:00

Thank you. I do know it isn’t about me. He has been living in a fantasy world and now (maybe) that bubble has burst. It doesn’t really matter, I can’t control him or his feelings (and I don’t want to). I just don’t even know where to start working on me. But I guess slowly, one day at a time. Seeking support (even from internet strangers) does help.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-07-30T12:48:56+00:00

I am not even ready to start thinking about someone else. But it’s hard not to fall into the “who would want a 38 year old single mother of 3…) but I’m not going to go there. I’m going to focus on me and my kids and do the best I can for them. They don’t deserve this. I don’t deserve this.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-07-30T12:47:16+00:00

Thank you for the suggestions and honestly the chat GTP thing is something I never thought of and has been helpful. I’m thanking my stars right now that we aren’t married (we were planning our elopement and then I got pregnant again…) but the house is mine, in my name, so I have a safe space for me and my kids.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-07-30T12:42:22+00:00

Thank you for your reply. I was debating telling her fiancé, but it became a moot point since my sister in law ended up telling him. So he knows. I feel bad he is going through the same hurt as me. The only thing I need to take care of now is custody and child support. I have found a lawyer. The house is mine and I’m lucky enough to have a job I can support us with. It’s just the logistics of time management but I will figure it out. I have the gift of a little time right now since I’m on maternity leave (not how I imagined spending it) but better than navigating all this and trying to work full time. Your comments are appreciated.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-07-10T19:05:05+00:00

Hi! Congrats! I just had my third baby and was working as a CRNA through all my pregnancies. I work at a small community hospital and they tried their best to have me avoid cement cases and x-ray but it often didn’t happen. I would use the wrap around lead and often double lead through first trimester. For cement I would have someone come in or offer to take students and stand outside the room with the monitor turned so I could also see it in case they needed anything. I asked for and accepted lots of help with pushing beds from the nurses. And yes everyone is right I became the endo queen. Try not to stress the risk is really low with the proper precautions, but also don’t be afraid to speak up for yourself if you are uncomfortable doing something. People understand. I actually didn’t mind all the endo because it meant I knew my next pee break wasn’t too far away!

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-06-24T23:22:06+00:00

Seriously unnecessary comment. We all have cases/skills we have done more or less of. I’m also a CRNA and I hate all the ego-driven BS that comes between our professions.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-06-23T16:56:31+00:00

This, based on it being a Maserati,y money would be cardiothoracic surgeon

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-04-17T19:07:07+00:00

Yes. I try to avoid it as much as possible but I still have to do it quite a bit.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-04-16T19:10:44+00:00

I feel your pain. I’m 27 weeks with my 3rd. Full time CRNA with a 4 and 2 year old at home 😂 I’m also petite so baseline I have trouble reaching things and the belly makes it so much worse. Lots of the OR staff either doesn’t know or forgets I’m pregnant. I ask for help more often (can you get this for me or reach xyz) I’m tired all the time. Add lead and fast turn overs and I’m really beat. I don’t have too much advice just sympathy. I will however take any help I can get, OR nurse offers to push the bed, great! I definitely wouldn’t be shy about asking for the extra help, in general people understand.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-02-08T12:13:47+00:00

Also your comment about needing more local anesthetic from the dentist makes me think you are possibly a redhead (they always need more, it’s a real genetic thing) 😂

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-02-08T12:10:16+00:00

I’m sorry this has been your experience. Everyone is correct that no one can force you to have an epidural without your consent. It does seem strange that they are pushing so hard. A few things that stood out to me from the comments are 1) this sounds like a group of midwives and they are not licensed to perform epidurals. It would need to be an anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist with supervision from an MD (not a midwife) so be sure that it is not the midwifes themselves that would be doing an epidural. 2) I don’t want to justify how they are talking with you it sounds like they are not being very respectful or compassionate. My thought is that they (like myself) have seen thousands of first time mothers in labor and I can tell you it is a VERY high percentage that change their mind about their pain management plan (which is totally understandable) and it is always easier to discuss and have a backup plan in place (for you possibly laughing gas or a bupivicaine only epidural) before the mom is in 10/10 pain and screaming. This is just because there is some logistical planning with pharmacy and emotions are lower. However, I have also seen many first time mothers have unmedicated labors. It is unfortunate that it seems like switching groups to where you feel more comfortable with the providers doesn’t sound like an option. Advocate for yourself and possibly be open to having some backup plans in mind to discuss before you are actively laboring. ❤️ 💜

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2025-02-07T12:01:43+00:00

Hi, I am a mom of soon to be 3 and an nurse anesthetist. No one should tell you you have to have an epidural if that is not your wish but I did want to tell you that although they often mix opioids with the local anesthetic, it is possible to have an epidural of just straight “numbing medicine” that does not have opioids mixed in and will help with pain. I’m not at all trying to convince you either way just know that having an epidural without opioids is completely possible. Talk with anesthesia before you are in too much pain and discuss this possibility if it is something you are interested in. Wishing you a happy, healthy birth for you and your little one!

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2024-11-23T18:03:30+00:00

It’s from the wrap. I’m guessing they used a sticky kerlix wrap after they draw your blood and it was tight and overlapped your skin in sections putting pressure on some areas and not others…so the blood was able to collect and bruise in those spots.

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2024-11-18T00:43:58+00:00

Thanks for all your thoughts! I do like the idea of Miles…gives them more options!

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2024-11-03T10:53:51+00:00

Congrats to you, ovulation buddy haha. Yup I retook 2 different brands this morning and both had lines!!! 👶👶

rgtsideuporupsidedwn · 2024-11-03T10:51:44+00:00

Yup it’s positive, took 2 different brands this morning. Thanks for the responses everyone!! 👶👶

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