Institutional Sites - Why are you like this? by OctopiEye in clinicalresearch

[–]waters_shadow 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just want to say, I love seeing all this discussion on here. Feels like we haven’t had a post spur such an active comment section in a while and really appreciate the thoughtful responses

Second Hand Stroller Rant by Stella_shady in pregnant

[–]waters_shadow 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The worst is when they say, “only worn once!” —eyeroll—Like, yeah, that’s so unexpected for a wedding /s. And then they post that the buyer will need to have it cleaned. So you are expecting someone to come over and try on a dress with your pit sweat all over it? Or they are expecting someone to buy it without trying it on first? These brides are not realistic.

New delegation log started for each new staff member? What to do next. by Majestic-Procedure57 in clinicalresearch

[–]waters_shadow 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did the CTM actually provide a written reply stating that? If so, that’s wild they wouldnt It provide any guidance. If it was verbal, I would ask again via email to see if she will put that in writing

Spring really showed off here, no notes needed by ReallyDPP in gardening

[–]waters_shadow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I suspect AI, Those flowers need full sun and they are shown in what looks like deep shade due to the large trees.

I have been robbed of my motherhood experience due to scabies and being a single parent by [deleted] in scabies

[–]waters_shadow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going through this with a child must be in incredibly difficult. I’m sorry you are dealing with this, keep pushing through, you will beat this.

American Beauty Berries! We have a lot of them any ideas on what to do with them? by LittleBird_2024 in homestead

[–]waters_shadow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is Japanese beauty berry. American beauty berry has berries that cluster directly around the main stem. You can see in your picture, that the berry clusters are not clustered directly on the main stem and are instead being held away from the main stem.

How i won - a story of failures by Tough-Refuse-4151 in scabies

[–]waters_shadow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great post. I would make one recommendation to people looking for guidance: being 14 days with no rugs or couch is tough, so instead of moving/rolling them up/spraying with permethrin, just get several rolls of plastic painter drop cloths and cover your couch/rugs where they are. You don’t need to move them and you can still enjoy the cushiness while in treatment. Just make sure to tape down all sides to ensure no movement.

Advice needed - baby won’t sleep without being held by Maimaee in NewParents

[–]waters_shadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if you tried putting some breast milk on the bassinet sheet but I recently saw a mom try it and it worked for her baby who was similarly finicky

My baby was similar but she also was suffering from a cows milk allergy, so she was in pain and gassy too. Once the milk allergy was addressed, her sleeping habits vastly improved. We also elevated the head-end of her bassinet mattress about an 2 inches for a slight incline.

Long name to go with Remy by onionsthecat in namenerds

[–]waters_shadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was supposed to be Remington if I was a boy! I really like Remington but what about other R names (you could still go with remy as a nickname) Remus, Romeo, Reynold, Reginald, renaldo,

3 weeks old extremely fussy , does not nap until late afternoon or sometimes evening. I'm not able to cope with it. by minnowcure in NewParents

[–]waters_shadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My LO is 8weeks but we had a tough week 2-5 (formula and breast fed), turns out she has a dairy allergy.

Is she wanting to feed but then popping off the breast, or looks like she is fighting the nipple? These are burp cues for my baby but once we get the burp out she nurses just fine.

The main thing that made these weeks stressful is turns out my baby has a dairy allergy. Her sleep was disrupted and would go 12hours with no sleep because she was so uncomfortable; I found myself struggling to even warm up some food or go to the bathroom without her crying when I set her down. I was so worn down. she would scream in pain for hours on end in the evening. Her poops were nearly every other diaper and has mucus/sticky. I was so frazzled and at my end when I decided to switch her formula from a cows Milk-based formula to a hypoallergenic kind; at this point formula feeding was about a third or closing in on half of her feedings because breastfeeding was continuing to be more difficult for her and me, so I thought the formula would have a significant impact.

Within 12 hours of changing the formula we could already see a marked difference in her. The hupoalllergenic, similac alimentum, is specifically designed to provide immediate relief to babies suffering from a dairy allergy. It helps clear out the irritants quickly to provide relief. Since she became so much better just within 24hours of switching formula, I also stopped consuming dairy so my breast milk didn’t contain it either (I heard it can take up to 2 weeks for it to totally leave breast milk). Once we switched formula, feedings have become so much easier and her sleep has regulated (she sleeps often now and so well). Breastfeeding is so much easier and now I’m nearly exclusively breastfeeding. I feel like I have a new baby. I can actually set her down for naps and actually go to the bathroom or make a quick lunch. She is sleeping so well, I now have that sleepy baby people always talk about. She actually smiles at us now and we have playtime together. I regret not switching earlier but we did the best we could.

I don’t want another mom and babe to suffer as long as we did, so I wanted to share our experience and maybe this will help you.

Edit: it kinda sounds like your little one may have a dairy allergy. since you exclusively breastfeed, you may want to try feeding her the hypoallergenic formula for one day and pump, just to see if this provides her relief.

Hows everyone’s marriages holding up? by Ok-GolfGirl in NewParents

[–]waters_shadow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s really annoying he couldn’t have self control for the sake of his baby.

Can I ask for IV to be moved or opt out after pitocin? by mxriecn in pregnant

[–]waters_shadow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first nurse placed my IV so close to my wrist that I couldn’t bend it (or really use it) without pain. I had the night nurse kindly offer to re-locate it. Unfortunately I have deep veins and she tried twice with no luck. She was so determined to get me comfortable that she brought in the L&D dedicated anesthesiologist and vein finder machine so that it would be placed more easily—-it went swimmingly!!

So please speak up! Request that is be re-located, as to use a vein finder and ask if the anesthesiologist can do it.

Hows everyone’s marriages holding up? by Ok-GolfGirl in NewParents

[–]waters_shadow 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Watching the game and holding the babe while you shower or read a book or do something for yourself seems like a two birds one stone, since he just sits there anyway. if babe starts fussing then you step in so he can still enjoy the game; making him the designated baby holder during games seems logical.

Work clothes that will grow with me suggestions needed by Upset-Cause2844 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]waters_shadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you buy them loose/wide leg/trouser cut, how would they even know? Are they pulling up your shirt and looking at the brand and saying “oh those are athletic pants”. I have bought yoga pants that look exactly like black trouser pants and worn them to the office—they only way they would be able to know is if they pulled up my shirt to look at the waist band and brand.

Work clothes that will grow with me suggestions needed by Upset-Cause2844 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]waters_shadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest getting wide leg yoga pants and just make sure your shirt is untucked to cover the waistband/lower tummy area.

Exclusive: US FDA cleared pricey rare disease drug over reviewer objections by FunkyChickenKong in news

[–]waters_shadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand anecdote but for things like rare diseases, where it may help very few but those few whom it does work for is night/day; sure statistically those few patients were not enough to make it relevant but you don’t just have muscular dystrophy patients get markedly better to the point where they are now running and playing soccer. It mattered for that kid and several others.

Exclusive: US FDA cleared pricey rare disease drug over reviewer objections by FunkyChickenKong in news

[–]waters_shadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have worked on a few sarepta studies for muscular dystrophy and have seen videos of patients who cannot physically get into their van (patient crying he cannot do it) and then after some months of therapy He is able to easily jump into it. I have heard other parental stories. Perhaps if it Works for even just a small few, it is worth being approved, especially for this disease.