LTTTC #1 - Support Group *Please share your story

[J_Lynn]

Hi Auror ... Welcome.
Have you or your dh had any tests?

Also, why the medical disclaimer in your signature, never seen this before?

Initial tests came back ok (his were perfect, I might not be ovulating some months though)

I'm a physician, and our hospital has some really aggressive internet monitoring policies, so on facebook & any other online representation of ourselves or the hospital we have to state a disclaimer. Plus, and more importantly, even though I'm not frankly giving out medical advice, if anything is interpreted as such (like me saying "Hey, mint tea is great for xyz cause, it's safe in pregnancy too!") and then someone miscarries or something awful, I don't want to get sued. They could sue even if it's obviously unrelated. Anonymity isn't enough, "ambulance-chasers" will work hard for their case. That might sound silly but we live in an incredibly law-suit-filled society (sorry if anyone is a lawyer out there!), my insurance doesn't cover internet chat/blogs, etc, and I've heard of friends/co-workers getting sued for much less! Crazy world we live in. In the US at least, not sure where everyone else is from, the laws are very different country to country.

Ohhhh yes we do! I work in the legal field (not specifying for your same reason lol) and I will never ever even talk about the industry I'm in online because of it. All it takes is one word and next thing you know you're being hauled into a chamber being asked what in the hell you were thinking and hoping you don't get a subpoena.

People will do anything to make a dollar in this country, as long as they don't have to work for it

 

[Myshelsong]

Again that is totally crazy!
I agree with you J-Lynn some people will do anything for money but a honest days work.

On a change of topic - but if anyone else wants to chime in about the disclaimer and law suites please go on
Does anyone else watch the show "My teen is Pregnant and so am I"? Just flipped this on and I want to smack some sense into these parents and then sit the girls down explain how condoms work.

 

[J_Lynn]

Again that is totally crazy!
I agree with you J-Lynn some people will do anything for money but a honest days work.

On a change of topic - but if anyone else wants to chime in about the disclaimer and law suites please go on
Does anyone else watch the show "My teen is Pregnant and so am I"? Just flipped this on and I want to smack some sense into these parents and then sit the girls down explain how condoms work.

What station is that on??? Oh my lord, they will really make a show out of anything...

 

[Myshelsong]

In Alberta i think it was on the Slice network - which makes me want to puke.

Going in for bloodwork for my Lap this afternoon. This is so that they know I am not pregnant. Secretly hoping it comes back 5 months pregnant and then I can be on tv on the other horrid show "I didn't know I was pregnant" but I know that isnt going to happen lol.
Would be funny though!

 

[J_Lynn]

I cannot tell you how many times I have wished I would just randomly go into labor and then say, "I had no idea!!"

But yeah ... I don't think that's going to happen. With all the ultrasounds, they would have to have noticed a full grown fetus by now LOL

I am going to have to look and see if that show is on here in the US - I will watch it just so I can have something else to complain about, I need some new complaint material. Switch it up a bit for the hubby so he has some new bickering to listen to

 

[Myshelsong]

Cancel that it is on TLC!!! hahaha
It is shot in the states, I am sure you can see it. Look it up on you tube there are some funny clips on theres (funny as in wanna strangle someone)

 

[Serenyx]

J-Lynn - I notice you take baby aspirin. Can I ask what time of day you take it at?

 

[J_Lynn]

J-Lynn - I notice you take baby aspirin. Can I ask what time of day you take it at?

I take mine at bedtime with the bulk of all my other things I have to take - he said just to take it once a day and it didn't matter when as long as it was the same time every day - so I started taking it that same night after he told me to start

 

[aurorasaurus]

Well... nevermind about all that, admin has made the decision to take it off my signature So now my choices are to 1)ask for it back, maybe with further explanation they'll understand 2) go back thru every post and delete every hint of my occupation/advice, which seems sad to me, I think it's important for women to hear that everyone struggles with the same problems, even in what I do or 3) delete me account which would make me extra sad for all the awesome people I've met! The alternative of this becoming a huge issue at my job is a nightmare.

In the meantime I'm changing my job title to "Chief Medical Officer of the Zombie Apocolypse Preparedness Team"

 

[Myshelsong]

Why would they make you remove it, could you do a smaller disclaimer or something?

 

[aurorasaurus]

Not sure, I messaged them about it. I think this blog might be UK based & I really don't think the medical-legal system is anywhere near a cut-throat as ours, so I'm hoping with more explanation they might let me keep it

 

[J_Lynn]

Just don't post any identifying information - that's what I do. Outside of the state I live in, there is no name, occupational information, city, etc - just leave all your information very private and don't offer any medical advice. Then you won't have to worry.

 

[aurorasaurus]

Just don't post any identifying information - that's what I do. Outside of the state I live in, there is no name, occupational information, city, etc - just leave all your information very private and don't offer any medical advice. Then you won't have to worry.

I like it. Just went back to a few key posts & changed my job title to "Chief Medical Officer of the Zombie Apocolypse Preparedness Team"

I've been trying to steer far clear from advice per se, but even the slightest statements could be interpreted as such (ie statement about omega3's, or calcium supplements, or anything I say is "good" or "safe", even if it's not directed at a person) and it sucks to have to tip-toe, but if it's what I have to do to keep my job without a stir, then dammit I'll be the best "Chief Medical Officer of the Zombie Apocolypse Preparedness Team" on this site!!!

 

[pbl_ge]

Perhaps put the disclaimer on any particular post you write that contains info that could be construed as medical advice? And perhaps be careful about such claims? I even wonder about your siggie. I'm a researcher so it catches my eye.

Hi from the road to everyone else!

 

[pbl_ge]

Forgot to mention that admins here do not like having decisions challenged. So be aware.

 

[J_Lynn]

I would just go incognito and don't mention what you do, where you live, etc and no one will ever know so it would be no different than me saying "Oh yeah, I take that daily baby aspirin and it's great!" because for all this forum knows I'm just some redneck in Tennessee with internet access when I could very well be the director of a local medical clinic. lol

I hate that you have to be so cautious ... what a world we are in!

 

[J_Lynn]

Forgot to mention that admins here do not like having decisions challenged. So be aware.

Yup ... that's a good point as well.

 

[Myshelsong]

Maybe putting in a somewhat simpler disclaimer when you are giving out advise but in the actual text at the beginning.

Example:
Please be advised that any perceived opinions or suggestions regarding trying to conceive, pregnancy, zombie related events or any other topic including but not limited to religion, vehicle preference, favorite chocolate, vacation locations, designer handbags, animal names, psycics etc., are that of my personal opinions only and the onus falls on the person interpreting this information to research and confirm with their doctor, minister, mother, boss or feline friend if said opinions are right for you.

Although the idea that you would have to do this blows my mind I think you should use it.


Side Note: Temp dropped today below coverline.
Not sure if I am going to read into this to much but would be fantastic if could get a positive before the dreaded lap ...

 

[pbl_ge]

Example:
Please be advised that any perceived opinions or suggestions regarding trying to conceive, pregnancy, zombie related events or any other topic including but not limited to religion, vehicle preference, favorite chocolate, vacation locations, designer handbags, animal names, phycics are my personal opinions only and the onus falls on the person interpreting this information to research and confirm with their doctor, minister, mother, boss or feline friend if said opinions are right for you.

I hope you get your bfp! I had the same thought but was not lucky.

 

[Myshelsong]

Hey Pebble, Thanks for laughing, that took all the witt I could come up with whilst procrastinating at work and I was giggling when I posted it. What I do to get out of work phone calls.

At least we will know what is going on by the end of next week though! Fingers crossed for both of us and to a Blaring BFP next month!