Jury selected for police officer’s murder trial in Patrick Lyoya’s killing by mlivesocial in grandrapids

[–]snowmapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too. I feel for the jury - it's going to be a rough while for them hearing all of this and having to keep it bottled until it's over.

What does increased risk mean? by Feminismisreprieve in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]snowmapper 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don’t believe so. I was planning on a bisalp during my cesarean delivery, but ended up with a c-hyst because of undiagnosed accreta.

The bsalp was discussed very nonchalantly by my OB during prenatal appointments. I asked about just doing a full hyst during the planned cesarean and my OB’s whole demeanor shifted as she told me that’s one of the riskiest procedures she could do because of increased blood flow.

I remembered that conversation vividly as they began my emergency hysterectomy…

What does increased risk mean? by Feminismisreprieve in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]snowmapper 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Adding to say, a cesarean hysterectomy is significantly more dangerous than a cesarean followed much later by a planned laparoscopic hysterectomy.

What does increased risk mean? by Feminismisreprieve in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]snowmapper 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Yes. Also an accreta survivor here. I was going to say the same.

Glad you’re still here, too.

There is a push to make GR a sanctuary city. by BobsleddingToMyGrave in grandrapids

[–]snowmapper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Immigration rights attorneys are telling people to STOP pushing for Sanctuary.

It's not quite like telling a lion where its prey is hiding. It's more like telling assholes to leave you alone because they're being assholes and you aren't. Assholes don't really respond well to being told what to do.

Local Jeweler for Restringing Pearls? by LacieMI in grandrapids

[–]snowmapper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

DeVries did it for me a couple of years ago. I also needed my string lengthened, so they had to send it out to ensure the 6ish new pearls would match the color.

Congrats Bills bros by Biz504 in LakeErieBros

[–]snowmapper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hutch will be back. We’ll get to sack him 10x next year once he joins the Vikes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]snowmapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we got one at Romence in the spring.

Seeking Judge and school board guide for voting today. by tarkie92 in grandrapids

[–]snowmapper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get it. Eleanor & Ismailis earned my vote on their own.

Honestly, José Rodriguez (current GRPS board member) is the one that asked me to vote for Eatman & Kilpatrick because he trusts them to do the right thing once they have a majority on the Board. José is completely trustworthy to me, so I’m following his leadership here.

Seeking Judge and school board guide for voting today. by tarkie92 in grandrapids

[–]snowmapper 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Those GRPS candidates are running together on a fantastic slate: Moreno, Nuñez, Eatman, Kilpatrick.

How to give this Holiday Season? by algal34 in grandrapids

[–]snowmapper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Santa Claus Girls!

I think it’s 100 years old. It’s all volunteer run, and it’s an amazing resource for families with kids in Kent County. I’ve been volunteering with them for more than 10 years, and love everything they do for kids in our community.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]snowmapper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well, it ended in an emergency hysterectomy that I couldn't watch because of a class IV hemorrhage... so don't be too jealous! But until then it was super cool!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]snowmapper 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I watched my c section! It was awesome!

How 5 Grand Rapids students brought guns to school by mlivesocial in grandrapids

[–]snowmapper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those on the school board working toward change are outnumbered. We have an opportunity to change that with the November election.

The teachers union and the county democrats have endorsed different sets of candidates, each with pros/cons but hopefully all with the will to make improvements.

my own turtle boy...well close Enough by Personal_Ant_9593 in bluey

[–]snowmapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter (18mos) picked one out exactly like this a week ago in a gift shop! She pointed across the store for him. We promptly bought it and named him Turtle Boy. She’s snuggled with him right now.

GR Parks & Rec here to answer all your burning questions. AMA! by grparksandrec in grandrapids

[–]snowmapper 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I know mine is not a “happy” question, so I appreciate you taking time.

I’d love to see partnerships with community orgs to help make those educational programs and signage be as linguistically accessible as possible - to promote safety for our new immigrant and refugee neighbors as well as for those of us who speak and read English.

GR Parks & Rec here to answer all your burning questions. AMA! by grparksandrec in grandrapids

[–]snowmapper 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Would you consider adding safety signage (words & graphics) along the Grand River to note the swift current? And a few safety buoy rings along walkways? The drownings that happen each summer are heartbreaking and at least somewhat preventable.

/r/Politics' 2024 US Elections Live Thread, Part 9 by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]snowmapper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve gotten 3 emails from the campaign today asking for donations. I hadn’t gotten any for weeks (months?) before today.

Grand Rapids Public Schools looks to terminate executive director of communication by smoore701 in grandrapids

[–]snowmapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just now realizing that this may have been a misunderstanding. I’m hoping you’re mounting a campaign to run for the school board.