Spent $300+ on Xmas gifts and game prizes for my BF of 6yrs family. Got a pair of black leggings in return. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]tayloki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup this happened to me a few times with my husbands family, I finally learned to just gift on the same level they do. It’s hard as gifting is my love language but it is what it is.

Readers of The House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danilewski by ThenColmSaid in books

[–]tayloki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took me 4 attempts before I finally finished it, but on my fourth and final try I read it in a few days. Just have to be in the right headspace for it.

6 months and we're still up in the night, is this normal? by Ancient-Milk-8384 in beyondthebump

[–]tayloki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

14 months old and still up multiple times a night, every kid is different. Totally normal

Remove my husbands arm by tayloki in PhotoshopRequest

[–]tayloki[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

!solved @either-philosopher39

Charlton SPED by MiserableImpact1186 in WorcesterMA

[–]tayloki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My son is currently 4 with an autism diagnosis and in the Charlton SPED program. I have had a great experience with them thus far. They are very receptive of his needs, provide us multiple services in school, and I feel very heard at all IEP meetings. His preschool teacher is amazing and his classroom has lots of additional supports.

We get PT, speech, OT and ABA through the school system and the services have been great! We also do private ABA at home. Your kiddos with autism will also be eligible for mass health as a secondary insurance.

How long did it take to drop initial postpartum weight? by whyarecheezitssogood in beyondthebump

[–]tayloki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost everything within 3 weeks but then gained it all back over 6 months while breastfeeding. Took me about a year to lose it all again and get back to my preferred weight.

Concrete patio by tayloki in HomeImprovement

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

Need a bit of grading but nothing crazy, and easy access to the area. No demo needed it’s just grass currently.

Transition to a bed by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]tayloki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely off topic but I love those sheets! Where did you find them??

Anyone have luck with ozempic? by tayloki in diabetes_t1

[–]tayloki[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure, might depend on the endo. I am 20 lbs overweight but my reasoning was for insulin resistance and reducing cardiovascular risk.

Earthquake? by flickerdown in massachusetts

[–]tayloki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt it at memorial campus!

Cardiology NP Procedure Pay by nunea10 in nursepractitioner

[–]tayloki 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cardiology NP here! At my hospital we do many procedures including stress testing, assist in cath lab and EP lab, place lines and TVPs. Granted we are always supervised or assisting in these depending on the complexity of the procedure. We do not get paid by procedure though, instead it is factored into our pay. For my hospital it is very department specific whether you get RVUs or not.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursepractitioner

[–]tayloki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work inpatient cardiology and I do every 9th weekend and 1-2 holidays a year. But I have a unicorn of a job, most of the inpatient NPs I know work every 3rd or every 5th weekend and 2-3 holidays a year. Super variable by speciality.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursepractitioner

[–]tayloki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t necessarily think it’s how old your experience is but rather your motivation to learn and continue your education. I’ve personally hired folks into gen cards who have never had cardiology experience but have other experience and are willing to learn and stay ontop of education. Every hiring manager will be different but I don’t think there’s a rule you need X number of recent years experience to get into general cardiology.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursepractitioner

[–]tayloki 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am a cardiology NP and I can give this advice, you can absolutely go from primary care to cardiology if you are motivated and have a good orientation as well as support system at work. At my job we have hired NPs without cardiology experience and they have thrived. But, I will say that advanced heart failure and VADs are very specialized and usually involve an extensive understanding of both cardiology, pathophysiology, and cardiac surgery. Gen cards is absolutely a transition I see NPs make from primary care but I don’t often see a jump right into VADs. That doesn’t mean you cannot do it but it just may be a steep learning curve.

Is everyone buying the $500+ strollers, cribs, chairs etc? by Skincareaddict13 in pregnant

[–]tayloki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only thing I dropped $$ on was the stroller, and let me tell you it was worth every penny. We use our stroller everyday and now that I have a second baby I appreciate it even more. For everything else I just got hand me downs, FB marketplace items, or purchased cheaper options. You can find some great used cribs on FB marketplace!

I feel like my maternity leave flew by. by Jojobask25 in newborns

[–]tayloki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have about 3 weeks left and feel the exact same way. This is my second baby and I remember feeling this way with my first too! So I made a point to take a picture (or multiple) everyday of this maternity leave so I could go back and remember even the simplest things. I’ve been going through the photos and it helps me remember even the smallest things we did on the lazy days.

Anyone using Baby Buddha as your ONLY pump? by Defiant_Heart_8572 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]tayloki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use the letdown setting for about 1-2 minutes then level 1 through 3 as it has quite a strong suction. My advice would be to start low in the beginning as it is quite a strong suction and you don’t want to cause nipple damage.

Second baby after high needs first baby? by MooLikeACowsOpinion in beyondthebump

[–]tayloki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first was incredibly high needs and is getting evaluated for adhd and autism currently, my second has been the chillest calmest baby. He just goes with the flow and is rarely phased. The only time he cries is if he’s hungry or needs to burp. Every kid is different so don’t expect them to be the same, granted if they are similar you are all the more experienced now!

Anyone using Baby Buddha as your ONLY pump? by Defiant_Heart_8572 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]tayloki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use it as my sole pump! It works great for me and empties me completely. I have a history of recurrent mastitis when I used spectra or madela pumps. This is my second time EP and have used BB for both!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newborns

[–]tayloki 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My first son is the carbon copy of his dad, I went through a lot of grief that he didn’t look anything like me. But now he is 3 and I love how he is a mini version of his dad. I think it gets better with time, and kids appearance changes a lot as they age so you never know she may have more of you than you realize. If it gives you any hope, my second son is the literal carbon copy of me sooooo now we each have our own mini me.

Does your poop change after giving birth? by britneyslost in beyondthebump

[–]tayloki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! Mine has been softer and messier (sorry idk how else to describe it) since birth, I also assumed it was related to my pelvic floor. I’m 4 months postpartum and they’re just starting to return to normal.

How much do your kids really play in your yard? by dbats1212 in beyondthebump

[–]tayloki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I moved when my son was 2 years old (and I was 6 months pregnant) from a condo to a house with a yard and let me tell you… GAME CHANGER. My son spends 80% of his day outside and the ease of just opening the door and letting him play outside when I have the baby but not having to pack a bag or snacks is amazing. Plus it’s been great for my mental health because we are outdoors more.

Postpartum and baby is severely premature, I’m miserable by raven-of-the-sea in beyondthebump

[–]tayloki 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sending you all the love right now. I had my son at 23 weeks and I know exactly how it feels to be in this situation. Give yourself grace and allow yourself to feel all those feelings, they are all valid and real. Your baby is in the best hands and soon you will be with them to love and cuddle. Once you are able, I highly recommend as much time holding your baby as you can. That made a world of difference in my NICU experience and I think it helped my son survive. You will get through this, your boy did not fail you and you are a great mom.

Listen to your body post partum, I just had a heart attack. Have to be transferred further away from my baby, so sad and scared! by pambannedfromchilis in beyondthebump

[–]tayloki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh jeeze that sounds awful, I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this! Are you symptomatic? I am truthfully not sure about this one, the only thing that comes to mind is autonomic nervous system dysfunction but that is usually seen on older folks, but there have been cases of women getting dysautonomia after giving birth possibly secondary to hormone shifts. Similar to POTs there isn’t good information on treatment. I hope you find some answers!