I'm not sure if I need a cardiologist or just an internist, honestly. 😁 Probably a cardiologist first. I'm 24 weeks pregnant and my heart rate spikes occasionally—especially when I'm at the doctor's office or dealing with stress—so my OB-GYN suggested getting it checked out. I'd prefer a private clinic, ideally on the West Side of Chicago or anywhere in those surrounding areas. Shoot me a DM.
The rest of the world doesn't know yet, so I can't really get worked up about it (not 😁) but my mother-in-law has started acting incredibly patronizing whenever pregnancy comes up. It's gotten to the point where I can barely follow what she's saying. I usually hate being coddled, and she’s always been one to baby people, but this has become extreme. :/
Funny story. I once saw an expectant mother standing there and offered her my seat—didn't even realize I was sitting, just saw an empty spot—and she flat-out rejected me. 😬 So yeah, sometimes people just flip the script on you. 😁
Susan James said:The decision to change a student's academic track is made by a school physician, based on documentation from a medical facility where a psychologist was part of the evaluation team. The suggestion for an evaluation usually comes from a teacher or subject instructor after consulting with the school's specialist staff (though some schools don't even have a psychologist on site). That was my response to Susan James, who suggested I should just "clean up my own backyard." A school psychologist doesn't make the final call on changing a program; they simply support their teaching colleagues during parent meetings or consultations with outside specialists.
I’m not quite sure which declining trades you're referring to, but personally, I think there will always be a demand for plumbers, carpenters, electricians, masons, butchers, and chefs... those jobs aren't going anywhere. The thing is, many kids just don't have an interest in traditional academics or the general culture we try to push through eight years of schooling. In my experience, kids often show clear interests—especially if they come from families with hands-on trades or have relatives in practical fields—yet we force them to just "sit in a chair" in hopes that it leads to a better life later on. (And I know plenty of people in bureaucratic roles who have nothing to do and no idea how to do it), while at the same time, kids fail to develop work habits and lose interest in things they actually care about.
I don't know, it seems crazy to force a kid to memorize history and geography if they'd rather be taking apart car engines or building furniture. Or to read classic literature when they're passionate about culinary arts. I don't have any prejudices; I just believe kids need more encouragement in things they love, rather than being pushed into things they have zero interest in.
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Actually, it’s a multi-member commission that makes the decision, not just one doctor. Under the new regulations, the ruling comes from a commission at the local school district office—which is going to be a total disaster if they start mass consolidations or shut them down entirely.
Jason Morgan said:No, they get separate tests and customized oral exams. And sure, you can walk by during class and hand them something a bit more manageable, but how on earth are you supposed to pull that off every single day within a forty-five-minute period—especially when you're juggling two students with accommodations alongside the rest of the class? There simply isn't enough time in the day. Plus, there aren't even specialized textbooks available for them.
Specialized programs exist for children with partial integration needs (those closer to mild intellectual disabilities), where they attend specialized instruction three days a week. In those settings, they truly thrive, and their progress is honestly quite remarkable because of that specific environment.
Is that a typo? That number is closer to three hours a day. 🙂
My water broke, thanks to some meds. No pain involved, just this intense bloating sensation—it got stronger and stronger, then suddenly, that was it. 🙂
I’m honestly losing my mind here; I can’t get this schedule coordinated. 😢 I’ve been taking my probiotic thirty minutes before lunch and then hitting the antibiotic at 2 PM, which leaves maybe an hour between them. I’ve seen stuff online saying you need to wait two hours after the antibiotic before starting a probiotic, so clearly, I’m doing this wrong. These stupid antibiotics are going to wreck me. 😢 I don't know, I'll just keep doing what I'm doing and try to grab some yogurt or kefir on the way home. Maybe I'll get lucky and dodge the side effects.
So, any suggestions on how to schedule this throughout the day? 😢 If I have to take it every 8 hours, one definitely needs to be right before bed. Or should I wait a bit—maybe thirty minutes to an hour—after taking it before I actually lie down?
Not sure where this belongs, so I'll just drop it here. Might be a stupid question. 😁
I'm in my second round of Logest after taking a month off. Before the break, I was on it for six months. Usually, right around the middle of my cycle—when I should be ovulating—I feel pain in the ovary where I have a 2-3 cm cyst. Is it possible the pills are causing that? Do they affect cysts at all? Actually, the cyst was the main reason I was prescribed the pills in the first place.
Sean Cruz, I’m guessing you’re over in Mexico or Canada? It’s the same story here—kids today only care about their rights, while they couldn't care less about their responsibilities.
As for pay, whether people like it or not, salary is just carrot-and-stick. If someone gets paid more, they have a better incentive to actually work harder and deliver results, IMHO.
Joshua Hernandez9 said:Respect isn't given—you earn it.
Yeah, sure. But here’s the catch: you get paid the exact same amount whether you’re grinding your soul out or just sitting there with your feet up reading the paper.
Richard Allen said:The reality is simple. No sane college graduate is going to hunt for a job where they have to spend every single day battling thirty disrespectful kids because their parents failed to teach them basic manners, all for a measly $1333 monthly salary.
Like that isn't happening in other industries too. 🙂
School is just a mirror of society. And let's be real—in our society, it’s totally normal to dump all responsibility, including upbringing, onto someone else. School shouldn't be responsible for raising kids, at least not the bulk of it. Parents should have laid that foundation before they even stepped foot on campus. Everything else just keeps forming until you die. I agree we need a different approach—more self-awareness, more logic—but you can't do that without actual staff (and the best ones are leaving the profession) or the right environment, both physically and financially.
I can't stand when people say "just go find a partner"... It’s not a cry for help, for crying out loud. Not everyone wants to wander around out there, grab the first person they see just to burn through life together before the lights go out.😁How are you supposed to "find" something that can only happen to you? It doesn't work like that.