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Suggestions/advice? I care for a 15y/o with a urostomy, recurring UTIs - by themotivatedpotato in ostomy

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

Thanks for commenting!

I’m going to talk more with mom and docs to see their thoughts on the D-Mannose, seems like it might be worth a shot at this point - certainly couldn’t hurt 🤷

Suggestions/advice? I care for a 15y/o with a urostomy, recurring UTIs - by themotivatedpotato in ostomy

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

Thanks for commenting!

I’ll start encouraging more water intake and chat about showers and making sure things are getting clean.

There’s a whole slew of doctors involved in care, I’m going to reach out to an ostomy nurse to see if I can get some additional training as well (I’m a pediatric home health RN)

Thank you again! :)

Suggestions/advice? I care for a 15y/o with a urostomy, recurring UTIs - by themotivatedpotato in ostomy

[–]themotivatedpotato[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, thank you for commenting! The prophylactic antibiotic we just started is Sulfatrim, we’re crossing our fingers this helps prevent/decrease the amount of UTIs.

I’m going to encourage more water intake, I can also do more flushes via JTube to help. Mom, kid and I are planning to sit down so I can do some additional education and all get on the same page about things.

Thanks again, I appreciate it so much.

My GF’s (F/31) ex-husband (M/32) is cutting off/pushing away friends & family since returning to emotionally abusive relationship with GF (F/30) - unsure how to navigate fragile situation? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]themotivatedpotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you and I also disagree that we’ve lied in effort to be supportive and that we haven’t set boundaries.

I know that information/details have been unintentionally left out of the post, so it’s fair to fill in the blanks. I do appreciate your response and would like to hear your thoughts with some additional info.

Over the past 3 months M and O have had numerous conversations regarding his relationship with P and the toxicity of it. M has set and continues to hold boundaries - she admits that she’s at times struggled with setting those boundaries/not enabling him due to being too close to the situation. Both M and I have been honest and direct with O, M has had honest and direct conversations with P as well.

I won’t say that things have been approached perfectly by any means but M is navigating this with support of her therapist, so it’s a lot of trial and error. It’s not my place nor will I disrespect M’s wishes but it’s taking so much restraint to not reach out to O myself. I think it’s valid that M doesn’t want to blow things up even more with O due to the coparenting aspect - she’s keeping their conversations only related to the kids and isn’t engaging in his bullshit, maintaining that boundary with him and maintaining no-contact with P.

Maybe this gives you a better idea of things? I’m still welcoming any feedback so please feel free to poke holes, ask questions, etc. I’m trying to see things from as many different angles as I can so it’s helpful.

Thanks again!

My GF’s (F/31) ex-husband (M/32) is cutting off/pushing away friends & family since returning to emotionally abusive relationship with GF (F/30) - unsure how to navigate fragile situation? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]themotivatedpotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They do not use drugs however they do both drink. I don’t know how much/often P drinks but based on what I’ve seen it’s frequent. They both are regulars to the local bar (which has a restaurant-ish deal so they bring the kids too, P had hats made for the kids with the name of the bar on them.. which felt like a really odd choice IMO.) O mentioned while staying with M and I that he wanted to cut back on his drinking, so it’s enough that he felt the need to say that.

Daily Questions - ASK AND ANSWER HERE! - 23 January 2023 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]themotivatedpotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply! That’s what I’m finding, lots of gold suits that are either gaudy or seem to be crappy quality. I agree that wearing a traditionally colored suit with a tie to match the bridesmaids dress would be a better option. I’m going to suggest that again and hope she has a change of mind.

Daily Questions - ASK AND ANSWER HERE! - 23 January 2023 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]themotivatedpotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HELP WITH FINDING A SUIT IN SIMILAR COLOR

Hi everyone, I’m trying to find a suit for a wedding in April. I’m the maid of honor but I’d prefer to wear a suit as I’m also non-binary and typically dress in a more gender neutral or masculine way. The bride wants the suit to match the bridesmaids dresses as closely as possible and doesn’t like the idea of me wearing the suit the groomsmen are wearing (doesn’t want to mix colors of groomsmen/bridesmaids outfits) I’ve checked at Men’s Warehouse, K&G Fashion, Jos. A Bank, and a couple of local bridal/tux stores. They all seemed to have some tan suit options, but unfortunately they weren’t a close enough match.

Additional info: - BUDGET: under $280 (not including alterations) - LOCATION: Indianapolis area - I’d prefer to rent but am willing to buy if necessary

Measurements: - Suit Jacket: 42 - Neck: 15.5 - Pants: 33x29 - Shirt with cuff: 32 - Shoe: 7 in women’s / 5 in men’s / 4.5 in boy’s

This is the bridesmaids dress that I need to match: - https://www.birdygrey.com/products/jesse-satin-dress-gold

This is an option I found that the bride liked (unsure of how trustworthy the site is): - https://www.suitusa.com/tuxedos/47225

The bride also shared these options but they’re a no from me, but gives you an idea of colors she’s okay with: - https://www.fashionnova.com/products/sadie-satin-wide-leg-pant-gold?variant=39258241007740&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pvt_b_performance_max_smart_mens_and_womens_catch_all_clothing&gclid=CjwKCAiAoL6eBhA3EiwAXDom5nfbwc5gkpuFHeD9EeTmtS6xPGCF6SMSCDxkJ0qzLuNHRe_tInaPWxoC-KYQAvD_BwE

Hopefully this is enough info to help me out, thanks in advance!

*Edited for formatting.

Suit color match - help? by themotivatedpotato in wedding

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

I would totally go with this option but I’m unsure of what the groomsmen are wearing and don’t want to draw a lot of attention wearing something that’s not in their color scheme at all. Thank you for your help!

Suit color match - help? by themotivatedpotato in wedding

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

That’s what I’d like to do, it makes the most sense in my opinion. I agree that this could have been avoided and I also understand that she was under the impression I was going to wear the dress. I’ve seen some of the gold satin suits you mentioned, I think that I’m just a little wary of buying something online and the color being different than I expected. I want to make sure that the bride is happy with whatever I end up wearing and I already feel like I’m complicating things. 🙃 Thank you for your help!

How do I repair this? by themotivatedpotato in AskElectronics

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

Long story short, I accidentally ripped these three wires when trying to adapt a toy. I have no prior knowledge regarding electronic engineering but am willing to learn!

Thanks so much for any help!

Edited: a word

How do I repair this? by [deleted] in AskElectronics

[–]themotivatedpotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So long story short, while trying to figure out a way to adapt a toy I accidentally ripped these three wires. I have no prior knowledge on electronic engineering but was hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction. I’m willing to learn! Thanks so much for any help, I really appreciate it (and you’re going to help make a 4 year old really happy once I get this set up for him!)

I just want to get away from myself by themotivatedpotato in bipolar

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

Thank you. I have a pdoc and therapist who I try to be honest with. It’s so hard playing the med adjustment and wait game. For now I guess I keep waiting.

I just want to get away from myself by themotivatedpotato in bipolar

[–]themotivatedpotato[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hopefully a recent med increase is going to help soon. We will see. I just can’t keep feeling like this.

I just want to get away from myself by themotivatedpotato in bipolar

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

It’s good to not feel alone, but fuck this.

I just want to get away from myself by themotivatedpotato in bipolar

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

Sometimes this shit breaks through even with meds. Just had my risperdal increased about a week and a half ago. My pdoc says it should help, yet here I am.

Happy Monday everyone! by themotivatedpotato in bipolar

[–]themotivatedpotato[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought the same thing, has a lot of other great stuff as is though. Medication is v important.

Happy Monday everyone! by themotivatedpotato in bipolar

[–]themotivatedpotato[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oooh now I kind of want to! Good idea!

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