#cell phone affects child health

[bloodyjuls-blog]

Goodbye my lover

Leah Williamson X Reader (y/n)

I suggest to listen to this song: goodbye my lover by James Blunt.

⚠️Warning ⚠️ Angst, sad. The baby's picture makes sense but it's not related to sadness story with the baby.

"Y/n this can't continue like this, things have changed a lot and I think the best thing for us is to get divorced"... Leah said very seriously while y/n's tears began to form around her eyes.

"If that's what you want, that's fine, but let it be clear that I wanted to fight against everything and be able to make you and the little one happy" I said between sobs. To tell the truth, my mental health was in shit, in the deepest hole, and the fact that I now have to go through a divorce makes it much worse. What worries me most lately is my physical health has also worsened and Leah's anger towards me makes our friends hate me, not to mention my job at the club. It is more than logical that I will not be able to continue there.

Flashback

"Hey y/n, I want to talk to you about something, please come with me to the office," Jonas says calmly, like always. Once in the office "what I wanted to tell you is that as a club we are not going to tolerate any type of bad behavior not only at the level of colleagues and even less tolerate how you emotionally affect Leah and your son, we understand that you are going through hard times but I insist, Your behavior has bothered the management, and much to my regret I have to tell you that we no longer want you to be part of this squad, we wish you luck in everything and you have today to take your things. Regarding your settlement, you will be effective in a couple of weeks with the respective compensation" says Jonas seriously. "But Jonas, my personal things here have nothing to do with it," I said, a little shocked because I didn't feel like there was a logical reason to kick me out. I got ready to pick up my things while the girls were at the gym and I went home.

What a bad taste all that had left in my mouth. Once at home, I sit on the couch and watch any boring series while it's dinner time. I know Leah is having dinner with Lia while I talk to my agent about what happened.

Hours later Leah arrives with the little one and I smiled when I saw him, so beautiful and he is only 3 months old. My little one. I reached out to pick up the child. "Leah, I assume you know what happened today?" I commented to her, a little upset but hiding it because of the baby. "Yes, I made the suggestion and I don't regret it," she says, super annoyed. "But why did you do it?" I say a bit borderline. "Your life is getting out of your hands and you're not doing anything, this can't go on like this, I don't even want to see you in this house anymore. You know what? take your things and leave. Don't come back, eveeeer..."

End of the flashback

And here I am, in a park with the car parked while I think about what I'm going to do considering that she didn't even let me take out a coat or my wallet and my cell phone is about to turn off. While my mind was assimilating what was happening to me, I felt a very strong pain in my chest but I deduced that it was due to the stress of the situation. "When I thought I had it all, I ended up ruining it" "I'm worthless" "I couldn't take care of my family" "I'm sure she has someone else" "Will I ever see my child again?" "Arsenal realized that I was a failure as a footballer and decided to kick me out" "where will I go if I don't have anyone" "the girls at the club surely bow down to the captain" and more thoughts circulated through my mind as I cried and was consumed by the cold. It was clear that Leah's car had the best heating.

I decided to take the reins and go to a hotel and that has been 3 months ago. I can't stop thinking about how everyone is doing, the child, my wife or well, ex-wife, Amanda, Jacob, and all the people I appreciate even though they don't like me right now. I see my name in trashy magazines, that I take drugs, that I'm a slut, a drunk, etc. And the truth is that my behavior is erratic because most times during the day I am overthinking and I am attacked by remorse that leaves me at my lowest and so asleep. As if she were gone. I get a message from Leah...

My all and more <3

Y/n I need you to come home so I can serve you with the divorce papers so we can decide custody of the child.

I read the message with great sadness because that was not what I wanted for my little one. I have always idealized a happy family with everything it implies. How wrong I was.

I head to Leah's house and see a car in the garage that I've never seen before, nor did it belong to any girl at the club.

I rang the bell and a girl comes out with Sage in her arms "hello, good, eh, is Leah here?" "Are you the babysitter?" I ask timidly and softly. "No, you must be y/n her ex-wife?" "My pleasure, I'm Sophie, Leah's new partner, come into the living room and she'll come down," she tells me, between annoyed and angry. I head to the living room of what was once my home. "Hey Sophie, can I hold Sage?" She said calmly. "Of course not, Leah has given me orders not to do it" she tells me a little harshly. "Leah what?" "Girl, I'm the little one's mother and I have the same rights as her, you're crazy, let me take the little one please" "no y/n, you don't understand" and she goes with the baby to the second floor.

Leah comes down and looks quite upset.

"Hello y/n, as I told you in the message, here are the documents, sign them and you are free, what do you think about custody?" She says so calmly and taciturnly that it seems strange to me. I feel dizzy and with the same incessant pain in my chest, I want this to end now "whatever you think is appropriate, in the end you are the one who lives with him, but I want to see the baby" I said seriously. "You're not going to see it, and I think you should give me full custody, since I see that you don't even have a job, there's no point in being the perfect mom when you haven't even been able to maintain that," she tells me angrily. I feel more dizzy than before "You're absolutely right, apparently the baby wants a lot of Sophie and I'm no longer relevant to this family" I said a little hurt by the whole situation. "I'm going to let you see the baby today while you sign everything and then you forget about us," Leah says as she calls Sophie. Once I have Sage in my arms, I pamper him, give him kisses, hugs and gestures of love that will never come back. While I'm with the little one I feel like I'm slowly running out of air but I play dumb so I don't have to leave and raise suspicions about what's happening. The only person who knows is Lucy and Ona for obvious reasons. "Leah, can you bring me a glass of water please?" I said very slowly so she wouldn't notice my body discomfort. When she approaches with the glass I prepare to take it and she tells me in a worried tone "you look a little pale, are you okay?" "Yes, of course, I'm just a little tired, this child is very big and doesn't stop" "It's been a while since he was just born, I can't believe it" I say between nostalgia, sadness, concern for everything that is happening to me. "Oh okay" Leah tells me very calmly.

I feel a very strong puncture on the left side of my body, in my arm exactly. And the most sensible decision I make is to hand the child to Leah and prepare to leave. "Well Leah, it's time to go. I want you to know that you are doing very well as a mother. I know that the child will have a good education and upbringing. I would have liked to be a part of everything a little more but hey, that's life. And I hope you forgive me for not being enough. I know I never was. I hope with all my heart that your plans work out for you and you can be everything you set out to be" I say with labored breathing, tears but mostly because of the pain in the chest and arm that makes it impossible for me to stay upright. "It's a shame that everything ended like this, thank you for signing and for thinking about the little one's well-being," she says happily, as if he had lifted a weight off her shoulders. At that moment I noticed the hindrance I was causing to her. Not even 3 months and she had already found another one. I thought that while I moved my left arm and wrist to see if the pain would go away a little, nothing. I get up and go to the baby, I give him a kiss and wipe the tears from my eyes, I try to appear calm that I don't have inside.

And that's when the puncture makes me double over, but I try to hide it while I get in the car to head to my hotel. Which I can't because once I'm sitting behind the wheel I get more punctures in my heart and my breathing decreases drastically. For me it could have been an hour or five, the truth is I wasn't paying attention. What is true is that when I finally manage to get going, my heart feels strange, I was sweating as if I had played 90 more games, I felt tight, everything was burning. My neck, my back, my head, everything hurt and I was spinning. I felt strange, like I was in another body, my body is generally healthy. What was the purpose of all this, having depression, getting divorced, losing my son, my wife, missing the baby's first months, where he doesn't even consider me his mother. Losing my job, my friends, my club, my football. I couldn't take it anymore. I don't know how but I managed to get to the hotel and I feel like I'm on the verge of something strong, my heart hurts too much and not just because of the losses, physically too. And a lot. I'm starting to notice that my back is falling asleep, my arms feel weak. I decided to call the only person who knows what to do "come on Lucy, answer gal, damn it" I say to myself when I see that she doesn't answer me. I look at the clock and see the time is 3 in the morning. I know I'm having a massive heart attack but I can't do anything, I can't move. I call Leah and she answers me super angry "what do you want y/n?" "I wanted to hear your voice one last time, I'm sorry things ended like this, I wish you the best" I said, choked by pain. "You look strange, are you on drugs or something?" She says upset. "No, no. Forget it, I shouldn't have called you, it might be too late (not referring the hour but the life)" I said in a small voice. And I hung up and turned off the phone. I lay flat on the bed and fell unconscious with the only memory of an angry Leah and a wasted life.

[ifitmeanslosingyouthenno]

the hardest part's the awful things that i've seen

day 8 whumptober prompt: sleep deprivation | "leave the lights on"

mary would be fucking pissed if he ever saw him like this, huddled in some corner like some useless child, all the lights in the dorm turned on so that he could trick his brain into thinking it was day and he didn’t need to sleep

he doesn’t need to sleep

sleeping meant dreaming, dreaming meant nightmares, nightmares were watching his friends and family die in the hands of the butcher of baltimore and waking up covered in sweat, screaming and crying

or if he took the pills abby recommended, sleeping meant dreaming meant nightmares meant watching his family being murdered and not being able to wake up despite the horrors

so no

he doesn’t need to sleep

“neil”

right, the problem

“go away betsy”

she sits in a desk chair, probably his, since he hasn’t seen robin or his other two roommates in– days now

not that he blames them

“you need to sleep, neil”

“what’s the saying? sleep is for the weak?”

from the corner of his eye, he sees her smiling, but it lacks any real humor. interestingly enough there wasn’t any pity there either.

“yeah, i know that makes it easier to not sleep, but sleep is meant to let your mind and body recuperate from the day’s stress, both physical and mental, and it’s been proven that waste product produced by brain cells are eliminated only when one is sleeping, so if you don’t sleep well or enough, no waste product is eliminated, and the brain can’t work the way it’s supposed to.”

he has no reply to that, nor does he care about why his body might need sleep

sleeping brings nothing but trouble

it was okay, he could go days without sleeping, mary made sure of that

after a few days he can just crash and burn and be so utterly exhausted that he won’t actually dream

so he will sleep, eventually 

just not now 

bee remains patient and so does he

he needs to stay active if he means to stay awake a few days more, he can go for a run, maybe he can sneak into the court, run a few drills–

“won’t you tell me why you don’t want to sleep? you look exhausted”

he feels exhausted

but she wouldn’t understand and he tells her so

“why don’t you try me?”

he knows it’s a bait, and he doesn’t quite fall for it

he might be tired, but he’s still aware enough not to fall for it

“can you tell me then why you’ve left the lights on?”

“it helps me stay awake”

“why do you need to stay awake, it’s–” she takes her phone from her pocket and checks the time, “– 2:13 am, there’s no reason to stay awake neil”

he still refuses to reply, he’s got nothing to say to her

“david is worried about you, you know? about the effects this can have on your health, more than outside of the court before my words can get misinterpreted”

“i know coach cares, you don’t need to clarify yourself”

“then you know it’s a reasonable concern”

“i know it’s above his paygrade”

she snorts lightly, before composing herself, “maybe now, but when it starts to affect your game it will be”

“it won’t affect my game”

“it’s bound to”

“i know myself better than you do”

“i’m sure of that, but there’s only so much the human body can handle”

“i’m more resilient than most, i have survived days without sleeping before”

“when you were on the run?”

neil shuts up then. he slipped, but it will not happen again

betsy sighs, “my apologies, i don’t mean to push your boundaries”

“really?” he makes sure his tone is sarcastic enough for her to get it

“yes, i know my job requires me to push past your boundaries, but i know when something is a hard limit and when it isn’t”

“good for you”

“why don’t you collaborate with me neil?”

“you’re a shrink”

betsy sighs, “if you won’t let me help you because of my profession, then there has to be someone who can help you or well, give you some support”

that’s a low blow

of course she knows exactly who can help him

she knows he can’t just go running for andrew everytime he breaks down

andrew deserves his own life, without worrying about his stupid fucking boyfriend with his stupid fucking issues

he pressed his forehead to his knees

“just go away betsy” 

she sighs a sad little thing, before pushing back her chair and standing up from the sound of it

“you know i’ll be here when you’re ready to talk”

“leave the lights on on your way out”

she shuts the door quietly, but the click sounds like a bullet firing from a gun and he flinches

it’s okay, he’s fine, this is all fine

if he doesn’t sleep he won’t get nightmares, he won’t see andrew dying

he doesn’t need to sleep

fun fact! originally neil was going to break down and tell betsy what was going on, and she would help him, but where’s the fun in that?

[astrosky33]

HOUSE MEANINGS IN ASTROLOGY

[READ] People often question why there’s so many meanings for each planet/house and the reason is so that you can learn more than just one thing about yourself through each placement. Otherwise astrology would be very vague and boring. These are all meanings that I’ve learned from my astrology classes at Kepler College

1ST HOUSE: identity/self, outward personality traits, outlook on life/approach to life, appearance, physical body, beauty, confidence, beginnings, how you initiate/ambition, your mannerisms, your outward behavior, physical fights, your presence, individuality, and passion

2ND HOUSE: money/finances (how we spend it, store it, and manage it), work, short term jobs, your work ethic, material possessions, self worth, values, emotional security, stability, financial security, how you meet financial obligations, your singing voice, giving/receiving, and resources (both material and non material)

3RD HOUSE: communication, your speaking voice/the way you talk, your mind, the way you think/your thinking skills, your perceptions, your opinions, your conscious mind, neighbors, siblings, interests, gossip, ideas/information, mathematics, literature, transportation (only ground not flying/air), local media, social media, cell phones, phone calls, visits, social activity, publishing, early education (before college), short trips, and short journeys

4TH HOUSE: homes/houses, family/family roots, your parents (particularly the mother/motherly figure), your inner child, emotions, foundations, your childhood, heredity, tradition, self-care, places of residence, real estate, properties, femininity, and conditions in early life

5TH HOUSE: children, childlike spirit, talent, creativity, drama, risk-taking, spotlight, romance (shows short term relationships, flings, hookups, and if long term relationships then only puppy love), hobbies, pleasures, objects of affection, vacations, games, speculation, fertility, concerts, festivals, and joy

6TH HOUSE: daily routine/day to day life/daily tasks, your health/fitness/the work you do on your body, your duties, self improvement, consistency, step-siblings, your hygiene, innocence, systems, service to others, co-workers, analytical nature, diets, animals, and your pets

7TH HOUSE: long term relationships, marriage, concern for others, attraction/attractiveness, charm, conflicts, partnerships, business partners, contracts, love affairs, open enemies, close associates, lower courts, negotiations, peers, agents, equality, harmony, and sharing

8TH HOUSE: major transformation, sex, death, longevity, changes, joint/shared finances, investments, stock market, your partners resources, taxes, inheritance, reproduction, seduction, intimacy (in general not only sexual), rebirth, merging, taboos, resurrection, loans, assets, secrets, mystery, businesses, spiritual transformation, magic (especially black magic), psychology, surgery/operations, trauma, periods, and the occult

9TH HOUSE: wisdom, law/laws, beliefs, religion, philosophy, higher education (college/university), viewpoints, languages, foreign environments, in-laws (your relatives through marriage), ethics, long journeys, travel, ideologies, higher courts, media, television, interviews, cross-cultural relations, grandparents, and learning

10TH HOUSE: your legacy, your career, your public image, your status, your reputation, fame, long-term goals, worldly attainment, sense of mission, responsibilities, recognition, authority, father/fatherly figure, experts, bosses, achievements, and professional aspirations

11TH HOUSE: friends, friend groups, gains, money made from career, desires, step/half parents, step/half children, uniqueness, inventions, technology, film, social awareness, influence, manifestations, hopes and wishes for the future, ideals, humanitarianism, associates (not just close ones), groups (in general), politics, social networking, where you make your debut into society, companions, allies, science, socialization/social interaction, clubs, organizations, and parties

12TH HOUSE: healing, the hidden, karma, karmic debts, old age, sleep, mental health, solitude/isolation, dreams (the ones you have when you sleep), hidden enemies, hidden causes, illusions, secret bed pleasures, spirituality, fears, losses, endings, escapism, impersonations, closure, need for withdrawal/privacy, afterlife, limiting beliefs, subsconcious memory, subconscious mind, hypnotism, self-undoing, hidden desires, the past, delay, and restrictions

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What are the common symptoms of hearing loss

WHAT ARE THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF HEARING LOSS ??

In layman term - A Person who is not able to hear completely or partially, a normal conversation According to World Health Organization :   • By 2050 nearly 2.5 billion people are projected to have some degree of hearing loss and at least 700 million will require hearing rehabilitation.   • Over 1 billion young adults are at risk of permanent, avoidable hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices. Signs and symptoms of hearing loss may include:   • Muffling/Fading/Blurring of speech and other sounds.   • Difficulty understanding words, especially against background noise or in a crowd or some talking from behind or making distance or not visible speakers face(specially Lips)   • Frequently asking others to speak again, clearly or loudly.   • Needing to turn up the volume of the television or radio or mobile phone   • Withdrawal their self from conversations   • Avoidance of some social gathering etc. CAUSES OF HEARING LOSS? We divide causes of hearing loss in three major categories:    1. Pre-Natal: Various infective etiologies causing prenatal deafness include maternal Toxoplasma, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes (TORCH) infections, meningitis, mumps, measles, and others like if mom consumed alcohol or taking stress this may also affected the hearing health of baby.   2. Natal: Delayed birth cry or some medical issues can also affect the hearing health of baby.   3. Post-Natal: After birth, head trauma or childhood infections, such as meningitis, measles or chicken pox, can cause permanent hearing loss. Certain medications like mycine family also can be the cause of the child's hearing health. Apart from above mentioned factors some more factors are:   A. Aging: Gradually as a person gets older due to that there are some changes in inner ear, auditory nerve and inside the blood circulation in inner ear, that’s affect our hearing health.   B. Loud noise: Exposure to loud sounds can damage the cells of our inner ear. That’s affect our hearing health.   C. Heredity: It’s also at risk side to transmit like diabetic, blood pressure and thyroid.   D. Occupational noises: Jobs where loud noise is a regular part of the working environment, like factory worker, construction site worker etc. that’s affect our hearing health also.   E. Recreational noises or Loud Music: Like firearms or crackers, motorcycling, carpentry or listening to loud music, can cause immediate, permanent hearing loss.   F. Some illnesses: Diseases or illnesses like high fever (meningitis) may damage the cochlea. TYPES OF HEARING LOSS: There are basically four types of hearing loss:   1. Conductive Hearing Loss: The problem is in our outer ear or external ear. This type of problem mostly resolved by the way of medicine or surgery, some time also required Hearing Aids.   2. Sensorineural Hearing Loss: The problem is in our inner ear or internal ear. This type of problem is resolved by USING HEARING AIDS or doing COCHLEAR IMPLANTS.   3. Mixed Hearing Loss: The problem is in our middle ear as well as inner ear (involving two areas). This type of problem mostly resolved by the way of medicine or surgery, some time also required Hearing Aids.   4. Central Hearing Loss: Referring to conditions in which partial or complete loss of hearing occurs due to damage or dysfunction of the CENTRAL AUDITORY NEVOUS SYSTEM.

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Basel politicians call for ban on mobile phones in schools

　　Mobile phone use a growing problem

　　Mobile phone use in schools has become a growing problem, especially in terms of affecting children's development. Politicians in Basel are calling for measures to be taken to combat the problem. Basel city councillor Anouk Feurer has publicly voiced his support for a ban on mobile phones in schools, noting that too much screen time can have a negative impact on young children. signal jammer

　　Challenges in the digital age

　　In today's digital world, it is very common for children to be exposed to smartphones and tablets from an early age. cell phone jammer Parents often use these devices to distract their children, whether at dinner or in the stroller, and mobile phones and tablets seem to have become a common tool in parenting. However, the consequences of long-term use of these devices are worrying. GPS jammer

　　Impact of mobile phones in schools

　　Mobile phones are being used more than ever in schools, raising concerns about their long-term consequences. Studies have shown that too much screen time can have a negative impact on children's language development, their ability to concentrate, and their ability to build relationships with adults. Feurer pointed out that children need to develop many important skills in the first few years of life, and too much screen time can hinder the development of these skills.

　　Research supports the recommendation to ban mobile phones

　　Eva Unternaehrer of the University Clinic of Basel shares Ferrer's concerns. She emphasizes that every minute a young child spends in front of a screen is a waste. Especially in the critical period between zero and three years old, screen time should be minimized. The World Health Organization (WHO) also recommends that screen time should be completely avoided in the first two years of life. Unternaehrer recommends taking preventive measures before birth, such as introducing the importance of reducing screen time in childbirth preparation classes.

　　The role of mobile phone jammers

　　When discussing how to reduce students' use of mobile phones in school, mobile phone jammers are considered an effective tool. Mobile phone jammers can block signals in specific frequency bands so that mobile phones in a specific area cannot receive or send signals. This device can limit students' use of mobile phones in class without affecting normal teaching activities.

　　The need for a mobile phone ban

　　The call from Basel politicians is not only to limit students' mobile phone use, but also to protect children's health and development. Studies have shown that too much screen time has a negative impact on children's cognitive and social abilities. By implementing a mobile phone ban in schools, students' screen time can be effectively reduced and they can participate more in classroom activities and face-to-face communication.

　　Cooperation between parents and schools

　　In order to successfully implement the mobile phone ban, cooperation between parents and schools is essential. Parents need to understand and support the school's decision, and at the same time, they should limit their children's screen time at home. Schools can convey to parents the importance of reducing screen time through parent-teacher meetings, promotional materials, etc., and provide effective alternatives, such as reading, outdoor activities, etc.

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Another Pandemic Faced by Women in Low-income South African Communities.

Images from Google Photos.

Health issues concerning women cannot be separated from issues of social development and their right to improve health status (Walters, 2024). Maternal health and child health refers to the health of women and the child during pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal period until adolescence, WHO (2019). According to the South Africa 2023 government health report, maternal mortality is a health issue that must be addressed. In this report, it was further stated that women residing in informal or low-income communities have the least access to health care and have a maternal mortality rate of 200 per 100000 compared to other communities' rate of 32. According to WHO (2024), facts sheet maternal deaths occurred almost every 2 minutes in 2020, summing to almost 800 women dying from causes related to pregnancy and childbirth that could have been avoided.

According to WHO (2024), over 40% of pregnancies in developing countries miscarriage, induced abortion, and other factors lead to illness, complications, or permanent disability for mother or child. During pregnancy, factors that may affect the mother and child's health are malnutrition, lack of income hindering access to health services (such as access to the clinic due to lack of transportation), and lack of education or adequate information on how to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.

With only one week at this site, where the student therapist has been placed for academic practice, during community assessment members mentioned that water outage is an everyday thing that affects engagement in occupations and affects them psychosocially (stress and anxiety) as they sometimes do not know when they will be back again. Water is an important source of living and an everyday need. Insufficient and inadequate clean water may impact the mother's health and child resulting in deficits in development and increased chances of the mother being anemic (Omer, 2024).  Advising the mothers to store water in bottles and buckets for days when they do not have water would decrease the chances of health problems, during health promotion workshops in the clinics as there have not been any treatment or assessment provided to pregnant and new mothers.

Due to nutritional problems and status mothers are more likely to be anemic as they do not receive enough nutrients, (buying what would sustain them for the whole month is also important) which increases the chances of delivering a low-birth-weight infant. Due to not the baby receiving enough nutrients- (which affects baby development in the uterus which may later result in poorer cognitive skills). Suggesting other ways of growing vegetables will seem unreasonable as they live close to each other and they don’t always have water. A high number of substances used in this community affects the mother and child's health, due to the decreased employment rate this is what most community members turn into.  As they continue with the substances during pregnancy, this may affect the mother and their children resulting in conditions such as withdrawal symptoms in the baby after birth, and cognitive and behavioral problems. This as an OT student must inform my preventative approach to the community adolescents on ways to cope with depression, and anxiety as it is also one of the risk factors for substance use. Sites such as SADAG can also be recommended to the youth of this community as they have access to cell phones.

During birth poor management during labor and delivery results in complications or disabilities, which may lead to conditions such as cerebral palsy.  Experiencing hunger, and diseases will cause negative consequences such as the inability to concentrate. With the knowledge and skills as an OT student that I have, promoting health awareness to young children in this community would be appropriate as the teenage pregnancy trend is noted, raising awareness on how incomplete development of the pelvis poses a risk of hypertensive disorder which results in maternal mortality.

Malnutrition and, disease expose children to poor mental & physical growth. Then poor mental & physical growth exposes children to poor performance at schoolwork which has been noted in most of the schools in this community. Learning difficulties amongst students in these schools, the Red Flag workshop was established by other OT student that aid in informing teachers about students that needs further assessments and referrals to special needs schools.  Raising awareness on this should be prioritized to be avoided where it could.Poor, large families further exposing to disease and malnutrition and the cycle continues to the next generation.

With the possibility of the mothers going back to substances after childbirth as a way of coping due to stress on how they could take care of their children, this often leads to child neglect which sometimes affects the psychodynamic formulation of the child. As the student therapist has never had a chance to work with mothers and children, this block is expected to be an eye-opener considering real-life situations. The treatment programs or interventions will aim to facilitate health and safety during pregnancy and after birth. And informing mothers on signs that may be indicators of the need for therapy intervention. Remember health is not the absence of disease but complete physical, mental, and social well-being, WHO (2024).

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[prabhatjairam]

Dealing with teenagers and how to keep them on track in school

Teenage years play a vital role in each child’s development. It indicates the most important years of a kid’s life. During this period, children need to make healthy lifestyle decisions. However, it carries certain risks but also provides the best opportunities to positively influence the immediate and future health of children.

It's difficult to be a teen parent in this modern era. Peers and educators need to be more focused on youngsters as they are trapped in the online world. Teenagers are so addicted to social media that they are not even bothered about their studies. Digital media has drastically affected teenagers, disrupting their educational routines and sleeping patterns. With the constant use of social networking sites, youngsters miss out on things like facial expressions and body language.

In this blog post, we will share some effective tips for parents that can help them keep their kids on track while studying.

Coping with teenagers

Sometimes it becomes very difficult for parents to deal with teenagers as their lovely, happy children suddenly start shouting, arguing, or slamming doors. They have become aggressive or argumentative, which makes the situation more complicated. So, here are some tips that are especially helpful in coping with teenagers.

1. Allow teens some "me time"

Teens have lots of mood fluctuations. Sometimes they feel happy, and sometimes they get upset or angry, depending on their moods. At that time, allow teenagers to have some time alone and give them some privacy. It may help them realize that they are growing up and have to face the challenges of life.

2. Builds communication

Teenagers always want someone who will listen and talk to them. They need communication channels to share their experiences. Parents, on the other hand, can be good listeners and supporters of their children by allowing them to speak and listen to their responses. It can create an adoring relationship between children and their peers, allowing parents to handle them with the utmost care and concern.

3. Stay calm

As a parent, you should behave calmly and be friendly with your kids. If you feel angry, take a deep breath before responding to your child. Take some time to calm down because aggression may lead to misbehavior in teens.

4. Set boundaries

Since most youngsters want to experience greater independence and self-reliance, some will inevitably challenge you to test the extent of their power. Therefore, it’s very important to set boundaries to maintain a constructive and manageable relationship.

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Ways to keep youngsters on track for success

Children always need the support of their peers and teachers to achieve their goals. Sometimes they become so irritated and frustrated that they don’t know how to handle the situation. They start investing their time in the wrong activities. As a result, looking forward to them is a necessary step in keeping young people on track for success.

1. Help children organize their stuff and study material

Students need to get organized to work faster without wasting their time. Teens should use their cell phones to create to-do lists so they don't forget anything important. They should attach all the important papers to the binder and must consider purchasing a bookcase, daily planner, and storage bins to keep everything in place. Moreover, if children need their parent's help, they should help them organize their textbooks, notebooks, gadgets, and folders.

2. Allow flexibility in your child’s learning schedule

One of the biggest gifts parents can give their children is flexibility while learning. Teens should be allowed to take some breaks in between their study hours. Continuous learning can make them irritated, and they might not be able to understand the topic thoroughly. As a result, teens will become dissatisfied with their learning schedules, which will gradually deteriorate their academic performance. Therefore, allows youngsters to switch between topics to better focus on their studies.

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3. Visit the school's official website

Parents should familiarise themselves with the physical layout of the school building and premises, which can help them connect with their children when they talk about their school day. It’s good to attend parent-teacher meetings so you can learn more about your child’s academic performance. By visiting the school, you can meet other parents with whom you can share your experience and insights. Apart from that, get the latest updates on the school website and know about your child’s activities, upcoming events, testing dates, etc.

4. Encourage your child’s efforts

It’s essential to encourage your children to keep them on track for success. When teens get encouragement from their teachers and parents, they learn to evaluate themselves without comparing their efforts. This will build a sense of connection between children and their peers. Positive interactions can help children become independent and capable adults. However, motivated youngsters will try to give their 100% and improve their behavior.

5. Support teens with their homework

Homework extends classroom learning and helps students practice important learning skills. It reinforces lessons and develops a sense of responsibility in children. So, while your child does homework, help them with interpreting assignment instructions, answering questions, and offering valuable guidance. Make sure that your child completes their homework on time. Review their completed work and provide the correct answers if there are any mistakes.

Final Thoughts

Always help your teen develop in a positive direction by creating a safe, structured, supportive, and loving environment. Please don't aggravate the situation by arguing with them. As a parent, you are well aware that adolescence is a time when decisions are solely based on mood swings. So, try to avoid quarrels with your kids and make them understand that whatever you are doing is good for them by showing love, affection, and empathy.

[whattheabcxyz]

2023-11-07

Singapore

Woman captures CCTV footage of neighbour bathing outside her home every Saturday - takes public housing to a whole new level 🙄

Those wearing symbols linked to Israel-Hamas war can be jailed

2.5m transactions affected by recent DBS & Citibank outages with 810K failed login attempts - CEO Piyush Gupta says 80% of disruptions bug-/software-related

...& now OCBC experiences lunchtime disruption in services too - f**king companies here have no standard at all

Annual "hand-on-car" challenge resumes, with 56-year-old engineer winning after 30 hours

AMK Town Council working with NParks & NEA to tackle pigeon problem in Jalan Kayu

SP Group to cut usage rate for centralised cooling system in Tengah after residents’ outcry

Parents will be allowed to register name of their stillborn child under new bill

Real median income fell 4.5% in 1st half of the year due to inflation & weaker outlook

Consultancy project director fined $20K for illegal clearing of Kranji woodland - that's hardly worth even a fraction of the price of those trees whose precious lives were lost 😠

Dengue cases up 53% between Jul-Sep, with 1 death

Business

More global firms shifting staff/operations from HK to Singapore - we have Xi Jinping to thank for this 😁

Internet

Telegram not responding to Singapore government's requests to remove posts involving suspected scams - just stop using f**king Telegram, period

Shopping

Thrift shop owner kicks 30 teens out of her store for being unruly - I don't see anything wrong with that, so what's the fuss about?!

Health

8 healthy habits to slow aging - read about them here

Science

Cell phone use linked to low sperm count in landmark study

Scientists claim humans have a gene predisposing us to depression & other mental disorders

Scientists could finally build a nuclear clock - they are much more precise than the current atomic ones

Technology

There will soon be a specific ChatGPT for every imaginable topic/theme

Environment

^ Satellite-captured image of Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo reveals consequences of environmental pollution - the green swirls on the edges are toxic algal blooms resulting from oil leaks & sewage run-off

[dzpenumbra]

8/14/23

I feel so remarkably better when I've gotten a full night's sleep. It's absolutely insane. Not just physically, but mental-health-wise. Despite being rainy most of the day, today was really good.

I took my momentum from last night - the conception of the jean piece - and decided to not just elaborate on it... I started it. I immediately started sketching ideas, before I even hit the yoga mat. I wanted to elaborate on that stela idea, telling a dual story through scenes descending down each of the pant legs.

I went with a male kneeling but bowing his head (instead of extended child pose), hands at his knees under the lunar eclipse, and a female kneeling with chin and chest raised, hands in Anjeli mudra under the solar eclipse. I wanted this to represent the catalyst of the narrative... what I'm calling a Reckoning. A moment that I have had quite a few of within myself, but I think a lot of people had when the pandemic hit. A major reverent life event that makes you really take stock of your actions - your self - and really consider where you're going from there. In the case of this one, I'm telling this in the context of a shared event... one that affects all individuals in communities. That's where the eclipse comes in, because good lord... imagine experiencing an eclipse in 4000 BC... You had to be thinking the world was ending... So, the eclipse is really a representation of that, of a major event that makes you and your community take stock... and the duality illustrates potential outcomes based on how that event is processed both at an individual and a communal level. (At least that's where I'm at now).

So I'm still back and forth about the gender assignment, because historically solar = masculine and lunar = feminine... but I honestly didn't really distinguish between the different eclipses. I could easily do a female under the moon and a male under the sun... but... for some reason I'm just being pulled the opposite direction. And maybe that's part of the duality? Maybe a juxtaposition? Maybe a comment about males' resistance to integrating femininity vs. females being more accepting of masculinity? Not really sure yet, honestly. I guess check back for more info on that when I learn more. The real emphasis here was on the gestures and the intentions behind the figures. The man is bowing in resignation, submissively, closed off from the reckoning, rejecting it. The woman is praying in reverence, open to the reckoning, accepting it. That's sorta the takeaway from that scene.

The next scenes in the series are people seated at tables. I wanted the scenes to be nearly identical composition, but very different narratives. On the Light side, there are five people sitting at a big table, Last Supper-style. They're all talking amongst themselves and sharing. On the Dark side, there are five small single tables crammed up next to one another, with individuals at each one with their heads buried in their cell phones. On the Light - taking the reckoning as an opportunity to bond, come together and form a healthy community. On the Dark - continuing to run from the reckoning, hiding in distractions and indulgence, maybe fearing judgement? Being in one's own world, I guess.

The third scenes are sorta... an end result of this. Like... the eclipses are the catalyst, the dinner is the reaction/how the reckoning is processed, and the last scene is the result. On the Light side, I want to continue the theme of going from one figure to five figures... maybe to ten from there? To echo the rhythm from the table/chair legs in the scene above? I'm not entirely sure. Maybe just repeating the five figures, I'm still in the basic stages of this. But the idea of the Light one is a field of corn, with beans growing up the stalk, and squash at the base. What Northeastern Indigenous American tribes called "The Three Sisters". Companion crops that all mutually benefit each other. The corn provides the beans a trellis, the beans nitrogen-fix the soil, the squash gives ground cover to prevent weeds from competing for nutrients. An image of harmony, prosperity and mutual growth. On the Dark side is a row of corn on bare ground. I was tempted to put an invasive species in there too, but I changed my mind and instead wanted to elaborate on the isolation and detachment theme. I kinda want them to be abnormally productive, to kinda imply genetic modification... sorta unnatural looking. But just the plants on barren ground. The juxtaposition in outcomes being...

On the Dark side - by resigning to calamity and turning inward, we respond by dividing and creating our own bubbles, and the end result is something very artificially "productive" but devoid of substance and diversity... at the expense of a community and the ecosystem. Each plant is identical, each is frantically producing fruit that alone lack nutrition, and each is working entirely alone.

On the Light side - by embracing calamity with reverence we open ourselves to new ideas, even within ourselves. Where Dark feels judged, Light finds perspective. We respond by coming together to share ideas and resources, building community and collaborating. The end result is a garden of diverse foods that all mutually benefit from the others. Not just a stable ecosystem, but a flourishing one.

I'm still not entirely sure on this, because I don't really want to play into the "light = good, dark = bad" trope. Because there are benefits from the dark side of this narrative, and there are detriments to the light side. So... just wanted to add that, but I guess this piece is sorta... more focused than being a commentary about just isolation vs community. It's more about how we individually react to looking in the mirror, and how we carry that into society, and what that causes on a societal scale.

The whole plant theme came from my bean plant. It's been acting weird for a while. I'm genuinely shocked it survived, honestly. Its sibling who was planted next to it did not make it. The containers I had them planted in had poor drainage. I made the containers out of big plastic yogurt containers, but the holes were a bit too small and there wasn't enough room between the bottom of the holes and the dish underneath for drainage. The right-hand plant got root rot and died, I had to unravel it from the trellis. The left-hand one survived, but ever since... the leaves from the time period where it was deeply struggling have not grown at all... but the ones above it are getting huge. I pinched off the head so it won't grow any more (it's already over 6 feet tall), and it keeps sending out suckers trying to grow taller... but it won't grow its existing leaves below that point any more. It's very confusing, I'm not really sure if there's anything I can do to help it, or if I'm just going to get beans from only the top 2 feet of the plant. <shrug> But yeah, I got the idea of... flourishing, prosperity... but in plant form. And the first thing that came to my mind was beans. Nothing says "abundance" when it comes to vegetables quite like beans, in my experience. My first green bean plants, good lord... they produced so fucking much, and just wouldn't stop! I swear, my ex and I ate green beans every damn day that summer. And beans are just iconic for their rapid growth. So... I learned a bit more about the Three Sisters and decided it fit pretty well with this idea of community, prosperity, harmony, all that.

So yeah, that's basically the idea as it stands right now. I'll improvise some kind of spacers to separate each scene, likely in some form of organic cellular-type design.

Today, I committed to the Celtic knot design. All day, I listened to Heilung and first added in measurement markers (which is super tough on fabric at the seam of a pant leg) and eventually did the entire design in colored pencil. The entire pant leg, pocket to cuff, on the Dark side.

I decided I was going to paint it today, and I decided to stream that. It's been a long time, so I figured "what's the harm?" I made some dinner. I picked the first two of my chili peppers! I was expecting them to be spicy, they were not! They had no spice at all! I was genuinely shocked, I really didn't expect that. So... I decided to make a from-scratch salsa, which I've never done. I've been making guacamole, but I've never made salsa. So I took the little chilis, and I added in some chopped pickled banana peppers I had left over, and a big tomato that the last delivery guy got me by mistake, and a bunch of onions and some green onions, some lime juice and a few dashes of the ghost pepper hot sauce I have to add some heat, tiny bit of cumin and chipotle chili powder. That shit is good, dogg. XD I might make it a bit spicier, but man, that's gonna disappear real quick. I just made a quesadilla with pepper jack/mexican cheese mix and green onion, and had it with that, and man, that was a really good dinner. Just wanted to share that.

So, I got on and streamed the same shit I was doing earlier. I got the camera set up where I could work and film, and set the mic up and all that. I finished the pencil outline, then started inking the black fill... and finished that too! I was surprised, I didn't think I would finish it today, but it went way faster than I was expecting. That kind of work is so goddamn meditative... and the music is just next level. It just sends me right into trance mode, I swear. 2 hours went by and I had no idea. So... all that's left there is to do the white outlines and do some grey-wash shading to add dimension. Then I need to do the pencil on the other leg, and do the inverse of it on that leg - white fill, black outline and shading on the fill.

I had been back and forth with the fabric paint for a while now, and I've been very vocal about that. I love the opacity, the legibility, but I don't like how it can just... flake off. Especially for pants. So... I tried to water down the paint today. When I did the hoodie, I just used the paint right out of the jar. And I layered it on really thick, to be fair... especially the white. The jar says I can dilute it with up to 25% water, so I went for it. The pants drank up the paint like it was nothing, and I was careful not to flood any areas too much, so... I think it came out really good. I'll have to see in the morning when it's dry, it can be a bit deceiving when it's still wet.

So yeah, that was my day. The sun came out around sunset and I was tempted to go out for a bit, but I knew it was going to be super buggy if I did, so I decided to just keep going and got a tremendous amount of work done. I'm very content. Very pleased with myself. From normal jeans to a Celtic knot 6 cm wide running the whole length of the leg that just needs outlining. :)

I guess that'll do it for tonight. ... I guess I might as well get this out. In just over a week, I'm going to be ending this journal. August 22nd was the date I think I started doing this last year, at least the first dated journal I could find. And it's the 14th today. So... 8 days. It's gonna be a bit weird not doing this... but, in case you missed me writing about this before, I'm going to transition into doing a private handwritten journal for myself, and an art blog for the public. To split this gigantic-scale project up into two healthy habits once it's finished. So... this is going to be no more. I think I'm going to try to download all of my entries and archive them, that's the goal, I need to learn how to do that... it would be a nightmare to do it manually... but yeah. This has been a hell of a journey through an incredibly transformative phase of my life. It's been scary as fuck, as someone with a social anxiety disorder, PTSD, who rarely leaves his house, who is often scared of people... to just stream-of-consciousness dump my brain in a public blog? O.O But the value this as created for me... I really can't even put it into words. Not just as an artist or a writer, but as a person. So yeah, I'm gonna miss this. Just wanted to say that before I go.

[ayejayque]

Social, Personal, & Psychological Factors Affecting Consumer Behaviour

Social Factors Affecting Consumer Behaviour Consumer Behaviour is the study to understand the buying tendencies of end users. Social factors play an important role in influencing the buying choices of consumers. Humans are social freaks. We need people around us. We need someone to talk to and discuss things. This helps us get to better solutions and ideas. We all live in a culture. We must conform to the rules and norms of society. Social Factors influencing consumer buying decisions are: - Reference groups - Immediate family - Relations - Part in the Society - Standing in the society Reference Groups Everyone has influencers around him. Reference groups are people whom individuals compare themselves with. Everyone knows some people in society, who they look up to and idolize. Co-workers, family, relatives, neighbors, friends, and seniors at the workplace often are part of reference groups. There are 2 kinds of reference groups. They are: Primary Group - consists of people who are regulars in one’s life. Primary groups include: - Friends - Family Members - Relations - Co-workers All of the above are big influencers in a certain consumer’s life. The influence because: - They have used the product or brand earlier. They know what it is all about. - They know all about the features and specifications of the product. Tim wanted to buy a laptop. He went to a shop and chose a Dell Laptop. He did this because all his friends were using Dell. We tend to buy products recommended by our friends. A family man would go for family-oriented products as compared to a bachelor. Family influences the buying decisions of people. A consumer with a wife and child at home would buy for them rather than buy for himself. A person about to be married would be interested in buying a house, car, household items, furniture, etc. When people get married, most buying decisions are collectively taken by the family. All go through the following stages and display a different buying need at each stage: - Bachelorhood:Purchases drinks, bikes, cell-phone, garments, etc. (Spends Lavishly) - Newly Married:Purchases a new house, car, household items, and furnishings. (Spends sensibly) - Family with Children:Purchases to secure his as well as his family’s future - Empty nest (Children getting married)/Retirement/Old Age:Medicines, Health Products, and needful items. A Ford in the neighborhood would prompt three more families to buy the same Ford car. Secondary Groups – These are people with an indirect relationship with the consumer. These groups are formal and people do not approach them regularly. These could be Religious Associations, Political Parties, Clubs, etc. Role in the Society Each individual plays two roles. It depends on which group he is a part of. A CEO with a known big company is also a family man. The buying tendency of such individuals depends on the role he plays in society. Social Status A man from the upper middle class would spend on luxurious items. A man from a middle to lower-income group would buy essential items only. Personal Factors Affecting Consumer Behaviour All people have different buying patterns and preferences. Consumer behavior tells us why and why not a person purchases certain products & services. Personal Factors play a vital role in affecting consumer buying behavior. Occupation The occupation plays a significant role in influencing his/her buying decision. Someone’s job has a direct influence on what he buys. Tom was a CEO, while Jack, Tim’s retired professor friend was a part-time faculty. Tim always sought premium brands which would go with his designation. Jack preferred inexpensive brands. Tim was really clothes-conscious, perfume-conscious, and accessory conscious. Jack never really cared. As a CEO of an organization, it was really compulsory for Tim to wear something classy for people to look up to him. A senior professional can ill-afford to wear cheap stuff and local brands. An individual’s work influences his buying decisions. A factory man would never spend on suits and ties. A retail person can’t wear premium brands to work every day. Students prefer casuals. Professionals prefer formals. Age Age influences the buying behavior of consumers. A teen likes bright and vibrant colors. A middle-aged person would prefer decent and subtle designs. A bachelor would spend extravagantly on beer, bikes, music, clothes, parties, clubs, and so on. A young single would have no requirement for a house, property, insurance policies, gold, etc. A family man would buy things that benefit the whole family. Economic State The buying tendency of an individual depends on his income/earnings per month. What you bring home decides how much you could spend and on what. People who earn more would buy expensive and premium products. People from middle and lower-income groups would spend on essentials only. These groups don’t spend on branded stuff. His preference would be essentials like groceries first. Lifestyle Lifestyle is the way an individual stays in society. Some people like classy stuff, while some don’t even care and are not brand conscious. A person from an affluent area needs to upkeep his status and image. A person’s lifestyle is his style, attitude, perception, social relations, and immediate surroundings. Personality A person’s personality affects his buying behavior. Everyone is unique and different. This reflects in their buying behavior. A fitness freak would look for exercise equipment. A music lover would be spending on musical instruments, CDs, concerts, & musical shows. Psychological Factors affecting Consumer Behaviour Motivation Nancy went to the pizza joint on the corner and ordered pizza for herself. Why did Nancy buy pizza? Answer - She had hunger pangs and wanted to eat something. Hunger was the motivation behind Nancy buying a pizza. Different factors influence different people to purchase products and services. An individual who is thirsty would spend on drinks. Recognition and self-esteem also influence buying decisions. Why do people wear branded clothes? People like to buy designed brands to wear. They want others to look up to them. Products become synonymous with them. Someone who wears a Franck Mueller, would not settle for anything less than that. What is Perception? How a person sees a product or service is his perception of the same. A Dell may be the best machine around for some. For some, it is just another brand. People might have the same needs, yet their purchases are different. This is due to a difference in perception. Anna and Rose had a hectic day at work. They wanted to eat something on the way. Anna ordered a large chicken pizza with French fries and coke. Rose bought a baked vegetable sandwich. Both had the same motivation (hunger), but they purchased entirely different products. Rose perceived pizza to be a calorie-laden food. People have different perceptions. Everyone processes info differently. There are three different courses that cause differences in perception: - Selective Attention –Here, people are attentive to what is important to them, directly or indirectly. A person sees 100s of ads in a day. He only likes what is of interest to him. Irrelevant info is useless. - Selective Distortion –Here, people like to perceive information in a way that compliments their existing thoughts and beliefs. - Selective Retention –Here, people only retain what was of use to them. They do not remember the rest. Michael wanted to buy a watch for his wife. It was then only, that he remembered the RADO ad in the newspaper which he saw many days ago. Learning Learning comes via experience only. A person knows and understands a product he uses it. A happy user will re-buy. A disgruntled customer would never buy again. Beliefs and Attitudes Beliefs and attitudes also influence the buying decisions of consumers. People build a certain image vis-à-vis all products in the market. This is called its brand image. People for opinions towards a certain product or service. This is the basis for their purchases down the road. A product might be great. If a consumer feels nothing about it, he would never buy it. Read the full article

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At 32 Weeks Pregnant, She Went to the Hospital. 5 Days Later, She Woke Up Without a Uterus.

When Erica Freeman went to the hospital at 32 weeks pregnant, her son Maxwell in utero, she knew something was wrong. She'd already suffered two losses prior: one a stillbirth at 39 weeks with her son and a miscarriage at 18 weeks with her daughter. "I knew what labor felt like," Freeman tells POPSUGAR. But this wasn't it. "I arrived at the hospital, and within 15 minutes, they put me in the operating room to take the baby out [via C-section]," she says. The next thing she remembers is waking up, five days later. She'd later learn that five hours into her surgery, her husband was asked to make a tough call. Freeman was experiencing severe placenta abruption, a serious condition where the placenta detaches from the uterus and causes internal bleeding. "My son's father was called back with the ob-gyn, and she said, 'In order to save your wife's life, we need you to sign off to give her a hysterectomy,'" Freeman says. He signed off - and Freeman spent the next five days in a coma due to the blood loss. At one point, she had to be airlifted from the hospital in which she had the C-section in order to receive more blood. She'd go on to receive a total of nine blood transfusions. "I had to grapple with the fact that I wasn't even 30 yet and I wasn't gonna be able to physically have any more kids." She woke up disoriented from the traumatic childbirth, surgery, and intubation. When she saw her grandfather in the corner of the room, "I asked him where my son was and where was my cell phone," Freeman recalls. She would soon learn that not only had her uterus been removed, but her son was in the NICU at another hospital, fighting his own health battle. Maxwell had been deprived of oxygen in the womb, which resulted in brain damage and later a diagnosis of spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy (the most severe form of spastic CP, affecting all four limbs, the trunk, and the face, per the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention). He spent almost a month in the NICU before Freeman could bring him home. Processing this and her recovery at the same time was difficult, to say the least. Image Source: Erica Freeman "I had to grapple with the fact that I wasn't even 30 yet and I wasn't gonna be able to physically have any more kids. But then I had this bundle of joy that I had been waiting for that was in the NICU fighting for his life," Freeman says. It was overwhelming to figure out what she should focus on - the baby in front of her, or that she'd never be able to give birth to another. Today, she calls Maxwell her rainbow baby, a term used to describe a child born after a previous loss or losses, often despite the odds. "He's the light of my world," she tells POPSUGAR, adding that while her biological fertility journey is over, "the possibility of growing my family other ways is still open." But that transition is "something I have to grieve," Freeman says. In doing so and in hoping to help others grieve a similar journey, Freeman created a platform, Sisters in Loss, along with a podcast of the same name. She's been able to foster a supportive community of Black women sharing their stories and processing their own experiences with infertility, pregnancy, and infant loss. "Being able to share these stories and give a platform for people to really shape their journey to becoming mothers and becoming parents allows us to normalize this conversation," Freeman says. It also helps to humanize some of the data around maternal health and infertility, she adds. "We know one in eight couples experience fertility, we know one in four people experience a loss, like we know these numbers. But it's good to actually put voices behind it." https://www.popsugar.com/family/infertility-childbirth-essay-49155374?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr

[gummadianjani]

Tips On How to Find the Right Pediatrician for your Child       

Stylish Pediatrician in Hyderabad and Child Specialist in Hyderabad

Anjani Gummadi is a veritably well-known and Stylish Pediatrician in Hyderabad. She has more than eight Or more times of involvement and till presently served north of 1000 Blissful Cases and guardians.

We understand for a parent it’s a little delicate to find the Stylish Pediatrician for their sprat. Fortunately, we've. Anjani finished her MD in Pediatrics and DM from the esteemed establishment of India, PGIMER. She is veritably compassionate with her cases and family, fluently approachable, and friendly. She strives to make early judgments and give the stylish treatment the foremost.  

She also has numerous publications in public and transnational scientific journals and awards to her credit. With a strong passion for furnishing stylish treatment to children, she is always keen on learning about newer conditions, and advances in treatment. She is the stylish Child Specialist in Hyderabad.

Immunology

Primary immune deficiencies (PIDs) are a group of genetic disorders affecting the development and function of the immune system. Due to the poor function of the immune system in tackling infections, severe bacterial, viral, or fungal infections occur. There are over 400 forms of PID, ranging widely in severity. It is estimated that 10 million people worldwide are living with primary immunodeficiency, however, the majority are still undiagnosed worldwide. This leads to severe disease, high morbidity, and mortality if left untreated.

Pediatric Rheumatology

A pediatric rheumatologist is a pediatric subspecialist who has specialized training to diagnose and treat rheumatological and autoimmune conditions like arthritis, vasculitis, etc that affect children and adolescent’s people.

Rheumatic diseases are autoimmune or inflammatory diseases. Autoimmunity is a condition in which the body’s immune system mistakes its own healthy tissues as foreign and attacks them i.e., normal cells are attacked by the body’s immune system).

Pediatrician A pediatrician is a croaker who treats babes, children, adolescents, and immature grown-ups. Pediatricians play an important part in the health and good of your child. They have a wide range of arrears from conducting regular well-child checks to diagnosing and treating ails, injuries, and other health conditions.

What is a pediatrician?

A pediatrician is a doctor who focuses on the health of babies, children, adolescents, and immature grown-ups. Pediatric consideration begins upon entering the world and endures through a kid's 21st birthday or longer. Pediatricians help, descry, and oversee physical, social, and trial gives that influence kids.  Some pediatricians work in general practice. Others have practical experience in treating youths with unequivocal affection.

A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in treating babies, children, adolescents, and immature grown-ups. Pediatric care can begin before generality and continue through gravidity. As per the American Institute of Pediatrics, setting an upper age limit for pediatric consideration is not clear. The Foundation deters individuals from setting age limits on pediatric consideration, as this will rely upon an existent's physical and inward circumstances.

Children suffer rapid-fire-fire physical and internal changes as they grow. Pediatricians understand this fact and assess a child’s health status predicated on the normal ranges for their age. Pediatricians can assist with diagnosing ailments in youngsters. Contingent upon the condition, guardians or parental figures might take their kids to an essential consideration pediatrician or a pediatric trained professional.

Finding a Pediatrician for Your Child

Most parents with children keep their pediatrician’s office number stored in their cell phones, jotted down by the house phone, and taped up in the medicine cabinet. This is no surprise considering the importance of a pediatrician's role in your child's health. Since babies require a minimum of six visits to the doctor within their first year of life, it is key to pick a doctor that you like and trust.

Choosing a pediatrician for your child is like choosing your child's babysitter. You want someone that you can trust with handling your precious son or daughter. While babysitters and nannies must care for a child in the day-to-day activities such as playing and napping while you are gone, children's doctors must help you when your child is sick and hurting, as well as healthy. To find the perfect pediatrician for your child, there are several things that you must consider.

First, is the doctor's office located in a good, convenient place? If not, you may get tired of having to drive miles and miles to the office, which can delay your chance to visit the pediatrician and help your kid. You may want to compile a list of doctors and use this as one of the things to help narrow down your choices.

Next, before your child is born, you should consider meeting with your potential pediatricians. This way, you can see if the office waiting area appeals to you. Look for cleanliness, as well as toys or books for kids to play with while they are waiting to see the physician. Additionally, you can get to know the nursing and support staff to see if you would feel comfortable with them checking your child and doling out shots.

Once you are with the pediatrician, you should think about asking things about his or her education, training, and certification. You want to be sure that the doctor is qualified. Also, it is a good idea to just chat about small things such as his or her family life, etc., so that you can get to know the doctor's personality. You have to be sure that you enjoy being around the pediatrician as you may have to spend quite a few hours on various visits to the office. If you are comfortable around this person, it can help your child feel comfortable around him or her as well.

Lastly, one thing to double-check is to make sure your chosen pediatrician is covered by your health insurance policy. This can help you pay for those doctor's visits. Some types of health insurance still allow you to visit your pediatrician even if he or she is not listed on the policy.

Tips For Choosing the Right Pediatrician

Picking a pediatrician for your child is a significant choice. In the primary year of your child's introduction to the world, you will visit the specialist frequently for standard vaccinations and exams. For a first-time parent, this very thought can be an overwhelming one. A little bit of legwork should help you find a doctor you like and can trust. There are times when parents know exactly which doctor, they will be taking their baby to, but many parents start looking for one only after their baby arrives.

It is a wider choice to decide well before your child is born as this will ensure that your choice is a well-considered and well-informed one. Compile a list around four months prior to the due date.

When Experience Counts

The experience that your pediatrician has is an important consideration. Exposure to and focus on the health of children gives a pediatrician the expertise to handle all medical issues related to children in a more effective manner. Child care is very different from treating adults. Children are very sensitive and do not have the body strength to sustain any kind of experimental treatment. Accurate diagnosis of the ailment is very important and can go a long way in ensuring that your little one is healthy and fit. Your obstetrician, physician, or hospital will be able to provide you with recommendations.

The Comfort Factor

The second most important point to consider while choosing a pediatrician is the comfort factor. You should be comfortable with discussing health issues with the person. In addition to this, the doctor should also be willing to consider what your choice is when it comes to baby care.

The Right Pick

The doctor you pick should hold a medical degree and should have passed a pediatric board exam. That is as far as the education factor goes. Different things you should consider are:

• How does your baby respond to the doctor?

• Does the doctor look like he/she enjoys working with children?

• Is the doctor proactive in addressing doubts and answering questions?

• Is the pediatrician accommodating with schedules? This is important when you are dealing with an ill child

• Is the staff at the doctor's office helpful and patient?

• What distance away from your house is the facility?

• Is there a long waiting time?

These are some of the basic things to be taken into consideration while choosing a doctor for your baby and it is best to investigate all these things before the child is actually born.

The job of Pediatricians in the Physical and Mental Advancement of Children

Choosing the right pediatrician is the top priority of an expecting couple. When it comes to providing medical care for kids, it is important to have the services of qualified and experienced pediatricians. Pediatrics is the stream of medicine that cares for various diseases and health-related problems of children. Its primary objective is to provide healthcare for strong and healthy babies.

Parents should search for a good childcare doctor well before their children come into this world. Three months before the expected date of delivery is good enough to go for this. These doctors are generally the first ones you will contact when you have any doubts about issues related to child development and growth. Normally pediatricians treat infants and young children.

Role Of a Pediatrician

The role of pediatrician’s ranges from providing vaccinations and conducting physical examinations to treating injuries that infants are so prone to and diagnosing the various types of diseases that can befall a young infant. Some may provide general healthcare treatment while a few may specialize in branches of medical sciences like oncology, pediatric neurology, or surgery.

The responsibility of a pediatrician is very demanding as he can be called on at unnatural times to attend to any sudden illness that an infant may have developed. Neonatologists or physicians specializing in the medical care of new born infants must be available for the patients practically round the clock in cases of preterm or premature births.

The role of a pediatrician varies vastly from that of a regular general practitioner. The smaller body of a child or a new born infant is different from that of an adult. Congenital defects, oncology, immunology, and many such diseases are unique to the field of Pediatrics. Many a time, it is a springboard to learn about other branches of medical sciences. Many children are born with defects in their hearts. Doctors are trained to deal with such congenital disorders and with child-specific diseases like oncology or infant diabetes. This can be a great learning platform for the child physician and helps them develop their practice specialty for the future.

Pediatricians in the United States must go through an unusually long academic stint to be able to qualify for childcare practice. A four-year college stint is followed by a similar number of years in a medical college. An additional three years are spent completing a residency in Pediatrics. Spending another three years for a fellowship in their desired super specialty follows this.

The role of a childcare doctor is crucial in the development of the infant. They are called on to provide a series of services that includes diagnosing illness, prescribing treatment, and monitoring the child's physical and mental growth as well as social development. The doctor may also need to counsel the families of infants from time to time and advise the growing adolescent on a range of emotional and social issues.

By the very nature of their job, pediatricians can be termed as saviours of infant lives, especially in conditions where the infant is born with a life-threatening condition. There are new branches of medical sciences called fatal and pediatric surgeries. These are super specialty areas, and doctors who are experts in such surgeries have the potential of changing a new-born’s doomed life into one that can blossom with smiles.

What part does a pediatrician have and what can they diagnose?

Pediatricians have a wide range of arrears. They do everything from performing well- baby checks to managing habitual medical conditions. Pediatricians give precautionary care and diagnose and treat infections, injuries, and conditions. Pediatricians Perform regular health and wholesomeness checks(also called well-baby or well-child visits). Conduct physical examinations. Track your youngster's physical, close to home, and social turn of events. Diagnose and treat nails, injuries, and other health conditions. Give vaccines. Define medicine. hear to parents’ enterprises and answer their questions. Offer health advice to parents. relate families to specialists as demanded.

physical examinations giving vaccinations treating injuries, including fractures and dislocations assessing a child’s physical, emotional, and social development defining specifics, analogous as pain relievers and antibiotics furnishing general health advice diagnosing and treating various medical conditions connecting families with other pediatric specialists, if demanded. Pediatric specialists gain fresh education and training in specific treatments and individual procedures. For case, a pediatric heart specialist (cardiologist) has advanced knowledge and experience in treating heart conditions in children.

They may also have entered training to perform different types of heart tests and procedures. A primary care pediatrician may warrant the qualifications or moxie demanded to treat complex medical conditions and may relate a family to the applicable pediatric specialist for further testing and treatment.

Types multitudinous pediatricians work as primary care doctor. This kind of pediatrician performs customary well-being and health checks. They also diagnose and treat a wide range of general health conditions, give vaccinations, and offer applicable health advice to immature people and their parents or caregivers. colourful pediatricians have some capability in treating expressed afflictions or age ranges. samples of pediatric subspecialties include the following Adolescent medicine specialists concentrate on care during non-age, around 11 to 21 times old.

Basic consideration pediatricians oil multitudes of medical services experts who treat kids in temperamental or basic well-being circumstances. These pediatricians generally work in sanitorium-predicated ferocious care units. Experimental behavioural pediatricians estimate the behavioural development of children and teens. Specialists in this field diagnose and treat experimental, knowledge, and behavioural problems in immature people.

Child abuse pediatricians retain specialized training, experience, and chops necessary for assessing if a child may have endured abuse or neglect. Pediatric oncologists represent considerable authority in diagnosing and treating colourful kinds of nasty growth in kiddies. Pediatric cardiologists analyse and treat different heart conditions in youngsters. multitudinous pediatric cardiologists work nearly with pediatric heart surgeons when deciding the swish treatment strategies. Pediatric pulmonologists analyse, treat, and oversee youngsters who have breathing issues and lung conditions.

Pediatric rheumatologists treat children and adolescents who have musculoskeletal conditions, analogous to juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and habitual pain. Pediatric nephrologists spend significant time in treating conditions that influence the urinary framework, including urinary plot contaminations and more established grumblings. Pediatric neurologists treat and manage neurological conditions in children.

Neurological conditions that present during non-age may persist through maturity. Pediatric neurologists oversee their cases’ watch from opinion through non age. Neonatal-perinatal pediatricians give care to babies ahead, during, and after birth. They also treat premature and critically ill babe. Pediatric gastroenterologists look after the health of an immature person’s digestive system. Pediatric endocrinologists have some moxie in the endocrine frame and the chemicals it produces. An endocrinologist might treat different circumstances in youngsters, including diabetes.

When to see a pediatrician  Parents and caregivers can take their child to a pediatrician for periodic well- child visits. Well- child visits are an occasion for parents and caregivers to ask any questions they may have regarding the health of their child. Pediatricians may also give vaccinations at these visits, if applicable.  The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Trusted Source estimates that 1 in 6 children between the periods of 3 – 17 times has at least one issue with development or  gets.

Beforehand identification and treatment can lead to better long- term issues for youthful children.   During a well- watch visit, a pediatrician evaluates a child’s physical and emotional development. They may likewise pose inquiries about a kid's eating, dozing, and social propensities. Pediatricians can inform parents and preceptors if their child has any signs that suggest a physical or behavioural problem. March of peanuts recommends that parents or caregivers take their baby to a pediatrician for a well- child visit about seven times during their first time. 

Children between the periods of 1 and 2 times should see a pediatrician  formerly every 3 to 6 months.   Parents or caregivers that have ongoing enterprises about their child’s health, should call or make an appointment with their child’s pediatrician.  People should visit the exigency room if a child has a fever of 104 °F( 40 °C) or over, or if a fever is accompanied by seizures, confusion, constant weeping,  or trouble breathing. Call the exigency services if a baby of youngish than 2 months has a rectal temperature of100.4 °F (38 °C). 

Any parent or caregiver who thinks their child is having a medical exigency should go to the nearest exigency room. When should my child visit a pediatrician?  Your baby’s first pediatrician visit should be within 48 to 72 hours of leaving the sanatorium. Their alternate visit should be at two to four weeks old.  During their first time, your child should see their pediatrician at two, four, six, nine, and 12 months of age. After your child's most memorable birthday, they ought to be seen at 15, 18, and two years. After that, periodic visits with your child’s pediatrician are recommended. Also, movables can be made any time you have a health concern or your child is ill.  

Why should my child visit a pediatrician? 

Well- child visits are important for the health and well- being of your child. At these movables, your child’s pediatrician evaluates your child’s overall physical and emotional health. They ensure your child's advancement is on target. Your child’s pediatrician also gives your baby recommended vaccines to help cover them from infections.

At your child’s well- child visits, you ’ll have the occasion to talk to your child’s pediatrician about any enterprises you may have about your child’s health.  

Can I find the stylish pediatrician near me? 

still, you should ask family members, musketeers, if you ’re starting to look for a pediatrician.  They know you and what you are searching for in a pediatrician. You can also ask your Ob/ GYN for recommendations. However, If you ’re new to the community. you may consider asking for recommendations on social media, but always do your own exploration.

You know stylish what you ’re looking for in a pediatrician. After you have collected a list of options, communicate the services to interrogate further about each pediatrician. The office staff should be suitable to answer some of your questions, including:

Is the pediatrician accepting new cases?

 Do you take my insurance? 

How are billing and insurance handled?

 Is instalment due at the hour of the workplace visit? 

What are the office hours?

Do you have a weekend or evening movables? 

When is the stylish time to call with routine questions? 

still, you may want to arrange for a particular interview with the pediatrician, if you ’re impressed with what you hear. Some crucial questions you may want to ask include:

What is your policy on taking and returning phone calls?

Is there a nanny in your office who can answer routine questions? 

Are you in a group practice with other doctors?

Does another doctor cover for you at times? 

How are visits for unforeseen (acute) ails handled?

Can you make an appointment on short notice? 

still, will you coordinate care among specialists?  If my child requires farther care for a health condition or disorder. Ask yourself the following questions after the interviews to help you decide on the stylish pediatrician for your child Did the pediatrician communicate easily?  Did they make a trouble to ensure that all your questions were answered?  Do you get a sense they've a genuine interest in your child?

Children’s health doctors Your kid will experience various clinical experts from the second they are conceived. These individuals are there for your kid however much they are there for you to respond to questions, analyse sickness, and guarantee by and large wellbeing. Some children only ever see the family doctor, while others could bear an allergist or orthodontist. also are just some of the medical professionals your child may meet.  

Pediatrician or family doctor the choice between a pediatrician and a family doctor or general practitioner is for you to make. Both can meet children’s conditions, including periodic physical examinations and complaint care treatment of common ails utmost people conclude for a pediatrician, especially in the child’s youthful times. still, seeing a family doctor means your child could be with the same doctor their entire life. However, also they will generally switch to a general guru after puberty is complete If your child sees a pediatrician.

This happens around 16 or 17 times of age. When your child is first born, they will need to go to the pediatrician or family doctor relatively constantly. Within the first time of life, your new baby will need up to six “well-baby” or “well-child” visits. During these visits, they will be counted, have their development assessed, and admit vaccinations. still, after the 12-month mark, the recommended frequency of these visits drops off significantly and may vary according to your guru. A periodic well-child visit is still advised for children aged less than 3 times.

 If you are concerned about your child’s health and do not formally have a pediatrician. babies, toddlers, and growing children have unique medical requirements that must be addressed optimally by specialists. Physical, emotional, and behavioural changes are relatively rapid-fire in children which would warrant special care from a pediatrician. Pediatricians are medical specialists who are considerably trained to offer pediatric care that may begin before the generality and birth of a child and will continue until the child is in their teenage. While general medical conditions can be addressed by a family doctor or medical specialists, acute cases must be brought to the notice of an expert child specialist. 

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Le Chat Et Le Serpent - Chapter 19

Please note that the entirety of this story is a ****TRIGGER WARNING***** - mentions of child abuse, graphic violence, alcohol use, mental health, suicide, suicidal ideation, self-harm - basically a constant blow of pain towards the characters - as well as some "steamier" moments.

Chapter Summary:

This chapter has some bad decisions that our characters have made, past and present.

Chapter 19: Bad Decisions

Breaking a Pact

Colette fought the sensation that the room was caving in around her. Every cell in her body was shrieking to leave. 

“Mme. Graham De Vanily?” The man spoke from the back of the dingy shop. 

“Oui?” Colette stood to meet his gaze. His loupe was still attached to his glasses frame as he called her over. 

“I may be able to do what you need, but I am a bit worried.” The man informed her as he held the thicker band up to his loupe, as if he needed a second look to ensure that his words were accurate. 

“How so?” Colette looked towards the rings, as if the issue would be blatantly obvious. 

“These rings hold true to the tale, therefore I must ask, why are you wanting to release the hold on one?” He continued to spin the thicker band within his finger tips. 

“My… my sister passed. And, I… I don’t want to do this alone. I want my husband to wear the band.” She defended her actions. 

“Do you understand the power within these rings?” His inquisitive eye was magnified by his loupe. 

“I understand that they are dark magic, but they have been keeping our family safe for generations.” 

“Quite true, but the rings have always stayed with the twins. You must know, that as the carrier of the love ring, you will bear the twins to whom will carry the rings?” 

“Yes, but they are supposed to keep our children safe! How can they be safe if the other holder is gone?”

“This modification comes with a price. May I ask, have you heard of the complications that arise when someone outside of the destined holders wear them?” He asked out of pure interest, he knew that they were warned of devastation, and the changes would not mend that, only stave the consequences. 

“My mother said that my uncle was incredibly envious. He despised the fact that he couldn’t inherit the power of the rings. One night, he slipped the ringer off my grandmother’s hand. The moment the ring laced his finger, he lost his mind. For the rest of his days he remained shackled to a bed, his skin writhing in constant pain… So, I’m sure you can understand why I would want to help keep my husband safe.”

“I cannot take away the dangers of the ring, they will always be connected to Graham De Vanily blood. I hope this spell will take away the physical pain… but since we cannot simply remove the power, I can only work to transform it. I can not guarantee what form it will take. However, I can add a sedative spell - it will help to ease the physical pain.”

“Yes, please, whatever it takes.” 

“When we do this, you must ensure you never lose sight of these rings, any holder will be able to wear them.” He warned.

“Them? This will affect both of the rings? I thought it would only apply to Cosette’s ring.” 

“Mme., with all due respect, I don’t think you fully comprehend the depth of dark magic you wear upon your hand.” 

Denying Help

Luka pulled out his phone to call an ambulance, but Plagg quickly grabbed the cellphone from his hand. 

“Plagg! He needs help!” Luka held out his hand for Plagg to pass him the phone back. 

“I can’t let you. He said he won’t go.” Plagg slightly inked as he hugged Luka’s phone. Unfortunately, Adrien had become far too experienced with the rules binding Plagg. The Kwami of destruction had used the loophole of “not asking” for years, so Adrien took extra steps to ensure it was clear what Plagg could say or do in the event of a bleed. 

“No, I’m getting help.” Luka jumped to his feet to find aid. 

“No! He gets these bleeds from stress! He just needs to go home.” Plagg despised that Adrien wouldn’t get help, but he would honour his wishes. Plus, he didn’t think there was much a regular doctor could do. 

“Normal people don’t bleed when they’re stressed, Plagg!” Luka yelped in horror. 

“Look, it’s already stopping… just… just bring him home. Please, Luka.” Plagg floated by Adrien’s face, still gripping Luka’s cell. 

Luka pressed his thumb under Adrien’s nose to verify that the bleeding had stopped. “I don’t like this.” 

“You’re telling me.” Plagg handed back the device.

“Plagg, is this?” Sass motioned to Adrien in horror, asking a question that only they knew the content to. Is this dark magic? 

“I think so.” Plagg gloomily nodded. 

“Luka,” Sass grabbed his attention, “you should transform so we can get him home as quickly as possible.” 

Why the fuck won’t they tell me what’s going on? Fuck. Just get Adrien home, deal with the rest after. 

Viperion cringed as Adrien’s blood contrasted against his green suit. Easily picking up the boy, he began to soar from roof to roof. 

-

Luka paced the room, struggling with his helplessness. Adrien was still unconscious on his bed, the blood now scaling as it dried. 

“How long has this been happening Plagg?” Luka demanded. 

“I can’t tell you that.” Plagg was frustrated at the constant recounting of questions. 

“What can you tell me, Plagg?” Luka shouted. 

Plagg floated to a far corner of Adrien’s room. “All I can tell you is that it’s related to distress.” 

Fuming, Luka stomped over to where Plagg seemed to cower. “What kind of - holy…” his words trailed as he understood why Plagg had chosen that corner. 

Luka dropped to his knees as he trembled at the pile of discarded t-shirts. Appalled, he grabbed the first yellow shirt off the top. Stained with blood. 

The second piece he saw was coral. A smear of diagonal blood smeared from the collar to the bottom hem.

The third he pulled was white. He suddenly understood why Adrien rarely wore that colour anymore. A lake of brown covered almost the entire shirt. 

Panicking, Luka continued to throw shirts behind him. Stained, stained, stained. “I - I don’t understand.” Luka muttered through tears as he paused at the lilac cashmere sweater. Adrien hadn’t worn that piece since he fell asleep at his desk. Through his mind's eye, Luka pictured Adrien cradled in his arms; when Luka set him down his shirt was clean. 

Luka held the soft fabric to his chest. Is it me? I’ve seen all these shirts. What does Plagg mean, stress? 

“It’s not you, Snake Boy.” Plagg stated, reading Luka’s expression. 

“I don’t understand.” Luka repeated, sobbing into the sweater. 

“You said it yourself, he has some demons.” Plagg defeatedly exhaled. 

“What fucking demon is THIS?” Luka shook the shirt in his direction. 

An inaudible sentence tore Luka’s focus. Following the sound, he met Adrien’s green eyes that glowed in the dark room. His face and hair was still coated in a dark shade of blood. 

His heart in his throat, all Luka could muster was a croaked, “Hey.” 

Adrien silently blinked in return, as if he couldn’t decide if the moment was real or not. 

“Are… are you okay?” Luka shifted his kneel to point towards Adrien, cashmere shirt still in hand. 

Adrien continued to stay silence, his blinking increasingly unnerving Luka. Adrien sluggishly brought his hand in front of him; a brink of understanding flashed through him as he saw the dried blood along his fingers. 

Luka crawled to the edge of Adrien’s bed. He wrapped his hand around Adrien’s cold fingers. “Hey, it’s okay, I’m here.” 

Adrien’s glowing eyes continued to follow Luka’s movements. His head pushed into his pillow, obviously still confused. 

Luka took the stained shirt in his hand and tried to rub off some of the blood, but most of it was too dry to simply wipe. 

“It’s okay,” Adrien finally whispered, pushing the sweater away. 

“This - this is not okay.” Luka tightened his grip on Adrien’s hand. 

Adrien meekly smiled, his eyelids weighing heavy as he started succumbing to his fatigue. 

“Don’t, don’t fall asleep yet.” Luka whispered, running his hand along Adrien’s face. 

Another weak smile pulled at Adrien’s lips. 

“You need a doctor. This isn’t normal.” Luka’s lip quivered as he spoke. 

Adrien wrapped his scaly hand around Luka’s and shook his head. 

“Let me help.” His whisper cracked. 

Instead of responding, Adrien pulled Luka onto the bed. 

“Adr - I -,” Luka started to protest, but knew he didn’t want to. He didn’t want to be anywhere else besides where the muted boy was taking him. 

Adrien wrapped Luka into his arms. The flood gates broke within Luka as Adrien enveloped him. Adrien soothingly ran his hand down Luka’s back as it quaked. 

Staying Out of Duty

“Adrien!” Emelie shook the dozing boy. 

“Mmm?” Adrien instinctually responded, but his consciousness was still deep within the dream realm. 

“Wake-up!” She shoved him harder, breaking him from his dreams. 

“Wha-?” Though Adrien could barely see his mother under the moonlight, he could still make out the worry that spread across her face. 

“Will you come with me?” She pushed an empty backpack towards him. 

“Where are we going?” He rubbed his face as he began collecting clothes in his bag. 

“I want to leave your father.” She leaned against his bed, straining to fight a fainting spell. 

He froze, holding a shirt just above the opened zipper of the bag. “Where would we go?” 

“Maybe your aunt’s. You haven’t been able to spend time with Felix in so long.” 

“What will happen to Father?” Adrien couldn’t imagine the pain that Gabriel would feel when he woke up and they were both gone. His father had been pulling away for years, but he always felt his gaze. He may be distant and icy, but Adrien knew, without fail, he was there. Gabriel would show his affection in different ways, such as decorating his office with Adrien’s achievements. 

“Maybe… Maybe he’ll get some help. Sweetie, there’s things here that you don’t fully understand.” 

Going to London was not a small journey. If they truly were to flee, his father would be alone. His mother would at least have Amelie, but Gabriel would have no one. “Why can’t he get help while we’re here?” 

“It’s not that simple… Do you… Do you not want to leave?” 

The last time he had spoken to his father, they were discussing modelling and working together on a design concept. He knew better than anyone that his father had demons; but they would only grow without support. Abandoning Gabriel would destroy him. “Mom, he’ll be all alone.” 

“Don’t worry about that, he’ll have Nathalie!” Emelie worked to reassure Adrien. 

“Oh, yeah… We’d need to leave Nathalie too…” The weight of the proposed journey began to crush him. 

“I swear, we can come back to visit.” Emelie began to plead. 

But he may never be the same. What if he doesn’t forgive me? He may not be the father of the year, but never seeing him again? Adrien reminiscenced on his warm memory of him and his father sitting in the kitchen, hot chocolates in hand. Gabriel was the only one who knew how to talk Adrien through his nightmares. Gabriel may not always have the time, but Emelie didn’t have the energy. 

“Mom, you go, please. If you truly think that’s what’s best, I want you to be happy. I will stay with Father.” Adrien decided that Emelie did not need him as much as Gabriel did. 

“No, I - I can’t go without you!” Emelie began to cry. She pinched her finger, outlining the tan line from her wedding ring. Maybe - maybe I should put the ring back on. No - you wanted this to be his choice. He needs to decide for himself. But this is for his safety, that was the entire concept behind the rings. No. It’s been abused too much. It’s his decision. “Please, please Adrien, we can help your father better from London than we can here.”

Adrien kneeled before his mother. “I can’t leave him. You should go, and I’ll take care of him.” 

“He’s a grown man, Adrien!” Emelie began sobbing. She just wanted him to trust her. But Adrien had always had too big of a heart; he came by that naturally. 

“I know Mom, but he’s too proud. He’ll never do it on his own. I’ll take care of him, I promise.” He pulled himself into his mother’s embrace. 

“When did you grow up so fast?” Emelie rubbed her teary cheek against Adrien’s short blonde hair. 

“Can I blame it on puberty?” Adrien hoped that he could at least bring a smile to his mother’s face. 

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The trap door creaked as Alya pushed it open. “Marinette? You didn’t forget did you?” Alya expected Marinette to be obsessing over outfits, or having a breakdown over gifts - definitely not the silence she had entered. 

“She’s… she’s not feeling very well…” Tikki hushly responded. 

“What’s going on, Tikki?” At least the last time Marinette succumbed to her depression, she would answer her phone. 

Before Tikki could provide an evasive answer, Marinette pulled herself up. “Alya?” Her voice was gravely from the last two days of vomiting. 

“You look like shit.” Alya’s mouth rested agape at Marinette’s complexion. Her face was white, her lips frosted with peeling skin, and she’d lost an unhealthy amount of weight. 

“Yeah, I’m… I hope the worst is over.” Marinette pushed against her temple. 

“What happened to you? I can call Nino, we’ll skip the memorial and take you to the hospital!” Alya shifted to action mode. 

“It’s okay, Alya. I already have my outfit picked out.” Her bony finger directed to a black dress on a hanger. 

Alya picked up the dress, a true Marinette design. “Girl, you can barely stand.” 

Marinette shook off her friend's concern as she ran the silk of her dress through her fingers. “For Adrien.” She mumbled. 

Nodding, Alya supported her decision, “for Adrien.”

Author's Notes:

OMG so - I love that Luka did all this to take care of Adrien, is panicking about him - but Adrien is the one who does the calming down. "It's okay, don't mind the fact that I am bleeding on a regular basis, I've got you"

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I also really enjoyed the creation of the scene where Adrien is waking up. Because his eyes are so damn bright they still almost have cat like aspects where they reflect whatever light is there, even if it's just a crack. Making for an eerie scene.

Also - it will likely be stated later - but - Cosette/Colette are the generation before Amelie and Emelie.

As you can tell, there is still a lot to learn about the rings! There has been a lot of hints within this mini segment, but we shall see more as the tale continues to unfold.

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The Kwamis recognize that these symptoms aren't normal, but the dark world is just a whole other bag.

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It was mentioned in the very early chapters that Adrien was offered to leave, so that is the scene that was being referred to. Also - the abuse against him didn't get severe (still happened, but not as horrific) until Emelie passed.

Disclaimer * The characters and original plot were written and created by Thomas Astruc. This writing is merely an interpretation in a sad gay type of way.

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How to prevent your kids from Smart-phones

Today we are living in the modern age of technology and devices. Despite all the advantages of technology, smart-phones are not the only option and conversation partner in this world. Sadly, it is a serious kind of addiction, which affects human consciousness and relations with the outside world. Parents in this era play a most significant role in regulating the number of hours [if any] their kids spend on phones. Here are few ways to keep your child away from phone addiction.

Engage & Enrol your child in a sports club or other types of group or individual activity groups. Engaging your child in outdoor activities and sports in they is interested in. Football, cricket, volleyball or running and playing in a park for little ones. There are a wide range of options in which your child may enjoy being involved. Find the best sports club near your area and register , spending time in physical activities like running, playing will ensure your kids remain active, healthy and fit. Swimming in season or long walks in winter will give you quality time together as well.

Set a time-out option If you will scold your kid for using cell phone, they will find a way to fidget with your phones when you least expect them to, speak to your child and decide to spend a certain hour for using smart-phone, set passwords and time out option it will not only take them away from cell-phone but provide an opportunity to connect more with your kids and spend quality time with them.

Awareness Alert them about over usage of cell phones Children have delicate minds, they easily grab whatever they see on phones. Help them be aware about the usage of cell phones. Tell them by describing in detail about the health and mental hazards of too much smart phone usage. This will work immensely to thwart them from overusing using phones.

Technology is a servant not a master Use technology to educate wisely. There are various options available to educate your kids through technology. If your child insists on learning lessons via educational videos online, make it a point to stream to bigger screens so that they forget about the device and focus on education, it will help children learn with fun and enthusiasm. Do not use the cell phone as a babysitter!

Set a good example Parents are the role model for their children. When you as parents indulge in longer cell phone usage, children will learn the same. They are bound to emulate this habit just as they learn language and manners. Set an example to not use phone too much in front of children. When your profession demands high usage of cell phones, do that in an alone space or when your kids are out to play or busy with their own activities.

By applying all these habits your child will avoid over usage of cell phones. This change is important for the whole family and the learning experience specifically.

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How can IVF help couples in India who are having trouble having children?

Individuals regularly have a penchant to put a higher worth on exercises that can be finished in a more limited measure of time in this period of moment satisfaction. This is where services like assisted reproduction and in-vitro fertilization (IVF) come in. In comparison to other methods of family planning, which require a longer commitment and more intimate interactions, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is frequently regarded as a simpler option. However, there are some challenges associated with this. There are a few reasons why some couples will be unable to imagine normally or make progress with conventional fruitfulness medicines like egg gift or incipient organism reception. This is precisely the reason why many couples prefer to consider elective choices when confronted with wealth issues. Age, previous surgeries, and any genetic predispositions toward delayed sperm production or embryo-specific chromosomal abnormalities are examples of these. Today, we'll take a look at these challenges from the perspectives of each couple and the best ways they've overcome them.

Male Factor Issues The Best fertility hospital in Chennai is one of the issues that arise when both partners are of the same gender. The sperm must be normal for an egg to be fertilized. If his sperm are abnormal, neither the woman's eggs nor the man can produce offspring. If a woman has problems with her eggs, it could also affect the sperm. A man may occasionally struggle to move, have a low sperm count, or get through the cervical mucous membrane. This is typically brought on by a genetic issue. Be that as it may, past physically sent contaminations can likewise bring about a low sperm count.

Age: Your age may have played a significant role in your fertility issues if you began trying to conceive around the age of 35. When it comes to couples who have been trying to conceive for more than a year, more than half of them have not given birth. The fallopian tube itself or the ovaries, which are in charge of producing eggs, could be to blame for this. Despite the fact that the issue is related to your age, you are not too old to conceive. As long as you are in good health and your partner has a normal sperm count, assisted reproduction services like IVF can still help you have a child.

Problems with the chromosomes An embryo with an abnormal number of chromosomes is a rare condition. The designs that convey hereditary data in the phone's core are called chromosomes. An embryo that is created in the laboratory has 23 pairs of chromosomes. The baby's gender is determined by the sex chromosomes, which are two of these. The remaining 23 are autosomes who are in charge of character development. If there are any problems with the chromosome count, it also reduces the likelihood of a successful pregnancy. Some couples were reluctant to undergo IVF (IVF treatment) in the past, even when it was demonstrated that they had a poor prognosis. This is because they were unable to accept that they were unable to conceive. Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, on the other hand, has made it possible to examine an embryo's cell count to determine its DNA count. If the count falls below the couple's threshold, the procedure stops and the embryos are discarded. The couple is aware that they will not try to conceive a child with a genetic defect.

Hormonal issues This is true for both partners. One or both partners may have impaired hormone production, which is necessary for reproduction. This could be brought on by previous treatments, genetic predispositions, persistent infections, stress, or anything else. A person may not be able to conceive or have too much hormone in their urine, making it difficult to get a sperm count if they have hormone imbalances.

Catch-22: Are you too old or too young?

Couples who are both over 45 years old and younger than 35 years old are eligible for this one, which is quite complicated. The age of the embryo created in the laboratory is specific. If the age is below the ideal threshold, which is approximately 23 days, there is a very low chance of a successful pregnancy. This is because the egg has not yet matured and the womb is relatively quiet. If a couple chooses this treatment when they are both over the age of 35, it is likely that the woman's eggs are no longer viable enough to produce a child. On the other hand, if both partners are younger than 45 years old, there is a good chance that the woman's eggs will be viable. However, even if they are able to conceive, there is always a chance that the child will pass away while still inside the womb.

Conclusion:

Because it requires multiple procedures, IVF (IVF treatment in Chennai) is a lengthy procedure that can be costly and time-consuming. You must be prepared for the lengthy and challenging procedure if you are having difficulty conceiving and want to try various methods. The good news is that technology is changing quickly, so you will have more options in the future. In addition, couples who are unlikely to conceive naturally stand a better chance of achieving their goals through IVF. Consult a fertility specialist if you have been unsuccessful in conceiving for more than a year. IVF will continue to be an excellent option for a very long time to come, thanks to the development of cutting-edge techniques and new approaches.

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The truth is open and is a global concern too. The rapid decline in sperm count is noted and studied extensively. We have seen the rapid expansion of Infertility clinics all over. The rapid expansion itself is proof of need and expectation. The male and female factors equally contribute towards infertility.

It is a common belief that the ticking of the biological clock does not matter for men, and they can father a child anytime. That is the reason, women often bear the brunt of infertility issues. There are many studies which say that with age the number and quality of sperm decline, and the biological clock equally matters for men too. They too have a favourable age bracket that is best suited to fathering a child.

According to an updated review of medical literature published in the journal of human reproduction, over the past 50 years, human sperm counts appear to have fallen by more than 50% around the globe. One of the most fundamental functions of any species is reproduction and if there is a signal that reproduction is in decline, it is a very important finding.

The average sperm count reduced drastically from 104 million to 49 million per ml from 1973 through 2019. Currently, normal sperm counts are considered to be over 40 million per millilitre. This study points out towards the rapid decline in sperm counts simply means a rise in testing expenditure.

While dietary changes, alcohol consumption and stress are usually considered to be reasons behind the decrease in Sperm count, the common issues doctors see are problems with sperm motility (movement), shape defects and absolute zero sperm count.

How does the rise in male infertility affect society?

The emotional burden of infertility is not confined to women alone. Men suffer the painful and isolating effects of infertility too.

Robust evidence shows a drastic reduction in sperm counts and declining sperm quality in men after the age of 40. There is increased DNA damage and mutation rate in older men which will increase the risk of complex diseases in offspring, such as schizophrenia, autism, and childhood cancer.  

The matter of male fertility is not considered a disease even though, it affects the overall health of males as well as the family.

Male infertility is a global concern and we least we can do, is to have open fearless communication.

The findings, published on Tuesday in the journal Human Reproduction Update, found that average sperm counts all around the world had fallen by over 50 per cent over the past five decades.

Why this drastic decrease in sperm count?

A global crisis is related to our modern environment and lifestyle and they point to the disrupting role of chemicals on our hormonal and reproductive systems.

It also stated that sperm counts are also an indicator of men’s health, with low levels associated with an increased risk of chronic disease, testicular cancer, and a decreased lifespan.

Upon getting this news, some of the questions asked at our centre, at Yash IVF are “What about his work, his cell phone, our laptops, all these plastics? Does obesity, and environmental pollutants contribute? Can we have children now?

What are the real causes behind the drastic sperm number decline?

Male fertility decline can be caused by medical problems or injuries, environmental as well as lifestyle choices, and age.  

Male infertility due to medical issues/injuries

Male fertility decline can be due to several different medical issues which interfere with sperm production and function or block the passage of sperm out of the body. These include:

Illness or infections such as inflammation of the epididymis, orchitis (inflammation of the testicles), or some sexually transmitted infections.

Cancers/tumours that alter the glands involved in the reproduction of sperms.

Injury to the testicles or any part of the male reproductive system

Hormone imbalances, such as low testosterone

Anatomical problems, such as varicocele (swelling of the veins that drain the testicle) can interfere with sperm production

Congenital absence of the vas deferens, There is normal sperm production inside the testicle but due to the absence of vas deference, sperms are not   released into the ejaculate

Chromosomal defects that cause abnormal development of the male reproductive organs

DNA fragmentation, meaning that the DNA within the sperm is abnormal, increases the chance of failed conception or miscarriage

Male fertility decline caused by environmental factors

Medications such as testosterone replacement therapy, chemotherapy/radiation, few antifungal medications or ulcer drugs impair sperm production and cause male fertility.

Surgeries that block the path of sperm, such as scrotal or testicular surgeries, prostate surgeries, or vasectomy.

Environmental factors, exposure to industrial chemicals, heavy metals, radiation etc.

LIFESTYLE factor that can reduce sperm counts

Illicit drug use, such as anabolic steroids, cocaine, or marijuana etc.

Alcohol use lowers testosterone levels, causes erectile dysfunction, and decreases sperm production

Smoking contributes to a lower sperm count

Obesity directly impacts sperm and/or causes hormone changes resulting in male fertility decline

MALE FERTILITY DECLINE AND AGE

Research has shown, increasing male age is associated with male fertility decline, increased time to pregnancy and decreased pregnancy rates as sperm may have abnormalities.

Then what are the Best Ways to Improve Sperm Count?

For low sperm count simple things can improve the counts

Medical concerns for low sperm count can be addressed with a fertility specialist. In absence of any known medical cause, making lifestyle changes can make a real difference.

Stop doing anything listed above that can cause sperm damage like smoking, drinking, or using drugs.

To get at least 7 hours of sleep, minimise stress, and eat a balanced organic diet,

Improving sleep and stress increases natural testosterone production as well as your sperm count.

Opt for supplements under a doctor’s guidance to increase antioxidant levels to boost sperm counts.

Keep cell phones and laptops, computers away from your groin region.

Warm temperatures can decrease sperm counts, so stay away from hot tubs, and warm baths.