#wocn

In a week or two, I’ll be able to speak with WOCN members and representatives who will be presenting at our new RN cohort class. Super excited! The road to certification is still extremely fuzzy for me, so I’m hoping they can help me pave the path toward certification. 

So this whole momma with an ostomy thing the second time around is going well (knock all the wood - no kinahurra here please!). I have, however, had a major skin flare/yeast infection around my stoma which the WOCN attributes to the hormones. Any ostomommies ever have this problem before?? Any other complications that you faced? Steroid foam/kenalog spray and powder plus daily changes for the time being. Here's hoping this is the biggest of my problems this time around!

I was recently measured for a hernia support belt. Now I know that may seem a little odd - since I just had hernia repair surgery - but my WOCN suggested that it may be helpful, especially since I don't have a lick of abdominal muscle support (immediate post baby surgery aftermath). Does anyone out there in Tumble-land wear such an accessory? Thoughts? Advice? She recommended a Nu-Hope belt so all thoughts are appreciated!