That’s a really good idea, and a great way to celebrate a second baby without being a total gift grab.

I’ve done showers for second and third babies, but as others have said it’s more of a “sprinkle” than a full on stock-up baby shower. It’s mostly an excuse to celebrate and have cake with close friends and family, but non-durables like diapers and wipes are always helpful to the parents. I’ve also been to ones that…

There’s definitely a privilege factor, and I think it’s really striking when you have something like Ferguson to compare to - we don’t have anything really comparable where my grandparents are, so it’s hard to say how it would stack up against a different kind of area. Where they’re not in a wealthy area, it’s not a…

Small town police departments definitely handle things differently - my grandparents live in a tiny town where there are a lot of retirees, and the police dept has a designated community officer that responds to these things. My grandfather called the nonemergency line with a safety concern about a neighbor, and…

Samesies. I'm not sure if I should be relieved if I have kids or be terrified of how much worse they might get.

Just wanted to say thanks for the words of encouragement last week - while I've actually managed to mostly pull out of my funk, I still did the grownup thing and found a new doctor and made an appointment with her. Even if I don't end up needing meds at this point I'll at least be in a better position to get back on…

That’s so exciting for you! If he’s graduating from Navy OCS, that’s where I live, so feel free to hit me up if you want suggestions for the area :)

UGH, I was flying last week, and apparently something didn’t totally latch when I was in the lavatory. Even though I locked it and the lights came on, someone opened the door while I was in there. Thankfully I was just washing my hands by then, but it was hella embarrassing. I can’t imagine just not locking the door.

Ugh, agreed with the procrastination, and I need to find a new doctor which is compounding the issue. Good luck getting your meds handled!

Sleep and diet can be really big triggers for me too, and it’s rough because I mostly work nights. I’m glad you’ve managed to recover!

CBT was a huge help last time, and honestly the main reason why I was able to go off the meds. And you’re right - this is really the first time I’ve said it out loud, which kind of solidifies what I think I actually know I need to do.

Thanks, I think that’s part of the hurdle - I don’t have a doctor that I’m seeing right now (we’ve moved since the last time I was on meds), and I have to get in to see someone that hopefully doesn’t blow me off. I know it’s important, though, and I need to at least get the ball rolling.

Thanks. I know that’s probably the right answer, and I’m really not anti-meds at all, I just keep feeling like I'll turn the corner, and it doesn't seem to be happening. Good luck with your restart!

So, I think it might be time for me to go back on an antidepressant. About ten years ago, I went through some crazy stuff in my personal life which, compounded with some underlying depression, had me seriously contemplating taking my own life. It was a really scary time, and going on meds literally saved my life. I…

I'm so sorry, that is so fucking scary. All the hugs to you, and I hope she makes it back safely to you, and you never have to go through anything like this again.

Thanks! And yes, I am a nurse :)

Good luck!

Thanks!

I'm in the running for a clinical instructor position with a good university, and while I've been wanting to move into more of an educational role, I'm even more excited than I thought I would be. I love that I can take on a teaching position without giving up much of my clinical practice. It's seriously the best of…

You’re probably right.