Guest guest Posted April 9, 1999 Report Share Posted April 9, 1999 In a message dated 4/9/99 3:58:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MojoK writes: << There was an expectant father who had spent quite some time > waiting for the offspring to arrive - at his in-laws place. > > As his leave balance had gone into the red, he tells his > father-in-law - " When my son comes, do not call up office and > say that I have become a father of a boy, etc. otherwise I'll have > to shell out a lot for parties etc. Just tell me that the clock > has arrived. This will be our code for the arrival of the baby. " > > The offspring does arrive one day, but it's a daughter. The > father-in-law now thinks - " If I tell him that the clock has not > arrived, he'll misunderstand that some thing has happened to > the baby and come rushing over. " > > So he sends the message - " The clock has arrived, but the > pendulum is missing " . > ~~~~~~ >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 1999 Report Share Posted May 7, 1999 >From: symbiont@... > >(yes, I'm new here, I just felt like a had to jump in, this is a topic near and dear to my heart!) Hi, ! Welcome to the list, and I'm glad you jumped right in! Your information was great, and I'm sure will be very helpful. ----Jeanine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 1999 Report Share Posted May 7, 1999 Is there a support group i your area such as Share or RTS (resolution through Sharing)? She might be interested in their phone number. symbiont@... wrote: > From: symbiont@... > > > My 30 yr old neice just suffered a miscarriage yesterday. It > > was her first > > pregnancy and she was about 12 wks. I feel so bad for her. > > Having never > > been in her position (thankfully) I have no reference point. > > Personally, I > > don't know how I would have reacted if I did miscarry. She's > > an RN (like > > her auntie :-) ) and is very analytical. Does anyone out > > there have any > > advice? Obviously, avoiding talking about it is not the > > answer and yet, i > > shouldn't probably dwell on it with her either. I'd > > appreciate some insight > > as to what might have ticked you off when this happened to > > you and what you > > appreciated. > > There are several good books out there on this topic, I would recommend that anyone who works in obstetrics/maternity should be able to address these issues and be able to recommend resources to the parents. > > Coping with Miscarriage, by Mimi Luebbermann > Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, by Deborah L. , Ph.D. > Help, Comfort & Hope after Losing Your Baby in Pregnancy or the First Year, by Hannah Lothrop > > There are resources and support organizations listed in the back of each book. > > The most important thing is just to listen - if she wants to talk about it she will. If you feel you must say something, at least be sure to avoid this list of stupid and insensitive comments (contributed by real women who were told these things): > > At least you didn't get attached to it. > Aren't you glad your baby is an angel now? > Come see me and my kids and you'll feel better. > Cheer up! > Don't you want to hold my baby? > Forget it, it must have been deformed. > I know you've been ill, but can you babysit for me tonight? > It was a blighted ovum. > It was God's way. > It was Nature's way of getting rid of bad babies. > It wasn't really a baby yet. > It's better this way - there was probably something wrong with it. > Just have another one soon. > Once you're pregnant again you'll forget all about it. > You're strong, you'll get over it. > You can have another one. Start right now! > You *have* to come to my baby shower. > You wouldn't want a baby that had something wrong with it, would you? > You probably didn't really want it. > > But there probably isn't any " right " thing to say either. The best-meant comments will be taken awry. You could say " I'm so sorry you lost the baby... " and she'll respond, " I didn't lose it!! What do you think, if I went looking for it I would FIND it again?? It's DEAD, not LOST!!! " Don't bother pointing out that she isn't being reasonable, it won't do any good. She may also (due to wildly fluctuating hormones) feel like she's going crazy, so comments about her needing therapy or counseling, or any allusion to her mental health, may be taken badly. Asking her what the doctor or midwife might have said about the miscarriage probably won't be well-taken either. Most likely, they have no answers, and reminding her about that won't help. > > > (yes, I'm new here, I just felt like a had to jump in, this is a topic near and dear to my heart!) > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > Get free personalized email at http://www.switchboardmail.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > With more than 14 million emails exchanged monthly. > http://www.ONElist.com > ONElist is truly helping connect the world! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Welcome to the OBnurses List at www.onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 1999 Report Share Posted October 26, 1999 In a message dated 10/25/99 9:21:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time, DEBBIE6650@... writes: << Well, my hospital just had a spell of generosity. They've decided to offer bonuses to all current employees. I >> I just printed this and am sending it to our manager! good for you guys! What a morale booster eh? Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 1999 Report Share Posted October 26, 1999 You're right, it was a morale booster!! Since you're sending it to your manager, I'll tell you how they're setting it up for us. $3000 for FT employees, $1800 for PT employees. Paid out as follows: December 1999 $1000 (FT)/$500(PT) June 2000 500/400 December 2000 500/400 June 2001 1000/500 Anyone is eligible, as long as they make an 18 month commitment. If they quit before the 18 mos, they have to reimburse the hospital. Per diem employees and PT employees are also able to change their status at this time and be eligible for the bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 1999 Report Share Posted October 28, 1999 Lynn, its split up into 4 payments between december and the end of the 18 months. I'll get a $1000 check December 10. And, of course, they are taking out taxes. But its still more money than I would have gotten, which is nothing LOL Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 Very very very good Jud 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, Jud 1:25 to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. D Ellison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 ----- Original Message ----- From: Tubs46@... > increased use of Viagra by seniors, That reminded me of a joke that went around the pharmacy where I work.... Q: Do you know why they give Viagra to men in nursing homes?? A: So they don't roll out of bed!! -- _______________________________________________ Graffiti.net free e-mail @ www.graffiti.net Check out our value-added Premium features, such as an extra 20MB for just US$9.95 per year! Powered by Outblaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Remember, if you haven't got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart......Then you are just an old sour fart. Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 ----- Original Message ----- From: Tubs46@... > I heard a story about a guy who went to the dentist to get a tooth > pulled. ROFLMBO...oh Eddie I think that is my favorite joke you've sent so far!!! Neesy -- _______________________________________________ Graffiti.net free e-mail @ www.graffiti.net Check out our value-added Premium features, such as an extra 20MB for just US$9.95 per year! Powered by Outblaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 Wery Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 Wery Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 " Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, WOW! What a ride! " Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 I like Eddie's quote. I have been reading a book. The Dalai Lama has primary authorship but I don't think that is correct so I don't like the book. However, the Dalai Lama did say something in the book that precisely sums up my attitude towards my life at this time. " Sometimes when I meet old friends, it reminds me how quickly time passes. And it makes me wonder if we've utilized our time properly or not. Proper utilization of time is so important. While we have this body, and especially this amazing human brain, I think every minute is something precious. Our day-to-day existence is very much alive with hope, although there is no guarantee of our future. There is no guarantee that tomorrow at this time we will be here. But still we are working for that purely on the basis of hope. So, we need to make the best use of our time. I believe that the proper utilization of time is this: if you can, serve other people, other sentient beings. If not, at least refrain from harming them. I think that is the whole basis of my philosophy. " " So let us reflect on what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the basis of that. The purpose of our life needs to be positive. We weren't born with the purpose of causing trouble, harming others. For our life to be of value, I think we must develop basic good human qualities--warmth, kindness, compassion. The our life becomes more meaningful and more peaceful--happier. " Doug > " Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving > safely in a pretty and well-preserved body but rather to skid in > broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly > proclaiming, WOW! What a ride! " > > Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Hey B, Sorry to hear about your confirmation, and so too about how they think you may have picked it up, but on the good side a viral count of 400 is seriously low, and you should have no real trouble dealing with it, so congratulations! When they ran my bloodwork to determine my treatment options, my viral load was over 4 million. Though they told me this was about average for my genotype (or gnome *grin*), wrapping my brain around a number that big was kinda difficult. I guess this proves that whole " silver lining " thing again doesn't it? You definitely have someone upstairs watching out for you. So what else did the doctors say? Did they outline any treatments? Do you even need to be on any? Spill it, we need good news here too! Peace, D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hello to all of you amazing practitioners in Unda land, What do we know about ringworm? I have a young patient (30) who is pregnant (11 weeks) and just found a spot on her leg. Had it once as a child on her stomach. Currently experiencing general fatigue and nausea that is pregnancy related and no other symptoms. Is it safe to use topical treatment. She has a Boirecke cream called Florasone cream with cardiospermum. Is this ok to use at this time or do you have any other ideas? Many thanks, Sobyl Bunis, DC Santa Barbara and San Obispo Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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