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Is it unsafe for me to return to my hotel housekeeping job while pregnant? Lot of hard labor

I've been off work since July (before I got pregnant lol) due to an injury in both of my wrists. We were understaffed and I was working very long shifts (sometimes 11 hours) with NO breaks. (I'm in a state where breaks are not required). I started getting severe hand/wrist pain and they eventually had to send me home on work comp. They haven't figured out what is wrong with my hands but I still have the pain though not nearly as intense as it was... anyway it's looking like they're going to discharge me and send me back to work.

I did tell my boss that I'm pregnant (I'm about to be 13 weeks) and I asked her if there is any front desk or even laundry opportunities. She said no, and light duty is not an option at our hotel. I'd have to return to my original housekeeping position. Which is fair, I don't expect special treatment, but I'm a little scared of how intense it is on my body or that I'll be sick or pass out on the job. I'm pretty sick with nausea/vomiting off and on all day and I nearly passed out in the grocery store last week just from walking around... a cashier came and helped me when she saw me. I'm scared I'll pass out while cleaning a room and whack my head and nobody will know I'm there lol.

My job duties include loading up the housekeeping cart sometimes with 25+ sheets & 45+ towels, plus rags, shampoo, conditioner, body wash (as many as will fit) the cart is VERY heavy and difficult to push at times. Then it's a lot of walking, bending over, squatting, intense physical labor. Lots of use of chemicals but I wear gloves and I typically soak the rag instead of spraying it so I'm not breathing the chemicals in. The other thing I'm concerned about is it's a pretty dingy hotel and I regularly clean up rooms that smell like meth/fentanyl/pot/cigarettes (I don't care about those last 2 except for right now being pregnant and not wanting to inhale that lol) or I have to wipe up drugs off the counters. There's also ALWAYS bodily fluids from blood to urine to ... well you know the rest lol.

I don't know. I'm in a pretty tough situation without a car right now and living in a place where there are no other job opportunities for me - I need to return to work to get a new car before the baby is here, and this job is close enough to me that I can Uber for $5 but it's scaring me that it's not safe.

They DID just mandate 1 ten minute break per shift... my boss sent it o it to everybody. 🙄 I've worked at higher end hotels that were not like that lmfao. You HAD to take a 30 min break at the Hilton and I never had to clean up drugs. Ugh.

What should I do? Any of you gals hotel houskeeepers that ended up with a healthy baby?

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2024/10/31
23:36 UTC

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I don't think I can do this

I started with an induction this afternoon at 12:30 pm due to low fluid. I was already 1 cm and they placed a Foley bulb. Right after it, I started having super strong contractions every 4 minutes, so hard I was throwing up...

After about 6 hours, OB noticed I was dripping quite a lot and took it out, they tested to see if it was my waters but it wasn't. They really didn't know what it was. I am now almost 3 cm, almost no contractions and tomorrow they will start me on prostaglandins.

Every time I think about the pain I felt today I want to literally die. My hospital doesn't do epidurals until 4 cm. I don't know how I will do it. I am so freaking scared.

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2024/10/31
23:12 UTC

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Rottweiler jumps up on my belly

So whenever my rottie (80LBS) gets excited she likes to jump up onto me while I’m standing. We are working with her to stop doing this. My concern is she’s hit my stomach hard a couple of times and I’m 9W1D pregnant. I’m worried this has hurt the baby.. is that possible at this stage? Or am I being an over thinker?

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2024/10/31
23:02 UTC

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That feeling when the baby kicks you on the ribs for the first time ever 😭

I was not ready for this 😂😂😂. Happened now at 27 weeks for the first time lol.

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2024/10/31
22:42 UTC

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How necessary are cervical checks. Can i deny them in labor?

39 weeks FTM. in the beginning of my pregnancy i made note that i didn’t want many cervical checks. I figured when baby comes she comes. i denied my initial papsmear (will get that after i give birth) and more recently i’ve been denying cervical checks. I did get one cervical check about 4 weeks ago because I was contracting and worried she was coming early, I was 1CM dilated. I’ve had 3 OB appts since and denied each cervical check. Yesterday I had another and i did approve that cervical check, only to find im still 1cm but my cervix is very thin. They think she will come this weekend (i doubt it)

I just want to know if it’s fine that i’ve denied them? and can they be denied during labor?? is there any other way for them to check ur dilation during labor. I just don’t want to stress my baby and do unnecessary uncomfortable exams. That’s my main reason for denying them. They’re extremely painful and thinking about having them every few hours during labor is worrying me. I’m writing up a birth plan right now so any info is helpful! thanks!

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2024/10/31
22:36 UTC

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Traveling to abortion ban state while pregnant?

I'm planning a short trip to Arkansas to visit some friends (see their new babies and pick up some much-needed hand-me-downs!) in the next couple of months. I'm currently 17 weeks and my pregnancy has been overall healthy. My only concern is that in Arkansas and all the surrounding states (Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas) have very strict abortion bans. Regardless of politics, there are several cases of women in these states who have pregnancy complications or certain fetal demise who then don't get appropriate care because of the bans - some women have died, and others have experienced loss of fertility, medical complications, and huge medical debt from a lack of proper treatment (due to the restrictive laws). I don't want to die or have my health or fertility compromised because I have an emergency in a state that has these laws.

I suppose I'm wondering if its foolish to drive from my state where my care is excellent and I don't have to worry about bans to another that does, even just for a short trip. If something happens I would have to drive 4-5 hours to get care in a non-banned state. Does anyone know how quickly a complication of this nature could progress if I have no current problems? For anyone who lives in a banned state, do you feel like you still get decent care when a problem comes up?

I'm really not looking for this to spiral into arguments over politics or morality or whatever - I think I just want some peace of mind that if I travel and something emergent occurs involving me or the pregnancy, that I'll be able to walk away and hopefully the baby too. TIA.

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2024/10/31
21:53 UTC

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Worried and overwhelmed

Hi, I’m 41 and just found out I may be pregnant. I had a failed ivf cycle last month with an aneuploid embryo and my husband and I had unprotected sex this month. I started feeling cramps on my lower right side and got worried that it might be a cyst from the ivf treatments so I went to see a doctor who confirmed that I tested positive for pregnancy through a urine test. I expressed concern due to the cramps and the doctor ordered an ultrasound and blood test to check hcg levels in order to rule out an ectopic pregnancy. I have been driving myself crazy thinking of all kind of scenarios. I wont hear back from the doctor until tomorrow and I keep preparing myself for bad news. Just needed some prayers and a place to vent.

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2024/10/31
22:01 UTC

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HC 20th percentile?

Has anyone had this before? Smaller head circumference?

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2024/10/31
21:49 UTC

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Small kid family members visiting during first few weeks?

Our baby boy is due in February and we’ll be having a small bris for him 7 days after he’s born as is customary in Jewish religion. It will just be my husband and I and our parents, along with siblings. About 10 people total. My sister in law wants to bring her 1.5 and 3.5 year old boys with her when she flies out. I’m unsure if we should ask them not to attend or if it’s enough to say we don’t want the boys holding the baby or being too close but that they can still visit. No one will be staying with us. It would be at local hotels or airbnbs but I imagine they’d come over for a couple hours each day for a few days in a row.

Any advice? Trying to be conservative during flu and RSV season but also inclusive with our small family that wants to participate.

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2024/10/31
21:41 UTC

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TTC…or am I?! Masters degree and pregnancy

I (31F) am about to go into my last 6 months of my masters degree next year. 6 months of on my feet, practical placement positions, full days of work, on top of assignments and clinical notes every day. As an Australian exercise physiologist, it is not a position where I can be passive in my engagement with clients and regarding studying I struggle to focus as is. In addition to this the degree itself is ending in 2027 and this would be my last chance to finish it.

My partner (31M) and I are also very ready for a baby. We had planned to start trying in time to coincide with having the baby just after my final exams. Deep diving into not only the fatigue of first trimester that many people have reported but so many of the additional symptoms, it doesn’t seem worth it to try and finish my degree and be pregnant at the same time. What’s your experience? What’s your advice? Is it achievable? It’s only 6 months, we should wait?

Addition: I’ve never been on birth control, it makes me full crazy, condoms all the way.

34 Comments
2024/10/31
21:27 UTC

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Interviews

How do you have an interview while baby is at home? My interview is for an hour I was thinking of putting baby in the room and turn on her favourite cartoon while I have my interview. Is this doable?

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2024/10/31
21:26 UTC

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Should we share the gender with others before birth?

My husband and I are debating this topic. We are newly pregnant and discussing how to go about this: we want to know the gender, but we don’t want to tell anyone. We are both just too impatient / excited that we definitely want to know, but we’re both pretty against super gendered baby stuff for a multitude of reasons, and we like the idea of it being our little secret.

But I’m curious about any potential issues with this. We both struggle with understanding those unspoken social norms and I’ve been told before that I have come off rude in situations where I truly just didn’t understand what is typical or expected, if that makes sense? So I’m just looking for any opinions on how this might be rude / upsetting to other people. I know that sounds silly bc it’s OUR baby but as I said, I’ve burned myself before with my lack of social awareness and I’m just trying to make sure I won’t be offending anyone.

I know the common complaint is “I can’t buy any clothes because everything is either girls or boys”, which I don’t necessarily agree with or care about, I’ll buy clothes myself lol.

Sorry if this is so silly, just trying to hear some other opinions so we can make a decision. Thanks :)

15 Comments
2024/10/31
21:13 UTC

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December due dates - how are we doing?

I'm a FTM about to turn 35 weeks Sunday, due December 1st. The anxiety of waiting for baby boy to get here has officially kicked into full gear. I can't stop thinking about how close I am to the end of pregnancy. Not going to lie I'll kind of miss it but cannot wait to meet my baby. My nursery is done, hospital bags packed, growth scan is next week, insomnia is worse than ever.

How are you late November - December due dates feeling?

21 Comments
2024/10/31
21:08 UTC

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Period Scent?

19weeks FTM. Lately my underwear smells like menstruation but I don't have any bleeding. Did anyone else experience this? Just had a good ultrasound.

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2024/10/31
20:52 UTC

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32+5wk, reduced movements? Normal in 3rd trimester?

I'm 32wk+5 and baby was breech forever. But he flipped to a head down position sometimes monday, confirmed by ultrasound Tuesday. Ever since he changed position I don't feel him moving nearly as much. I do have an anterior placenta, but when he was breech I would feel him kick down A LOT, although never in the upper part of the belly. I would also feel his head in my ribs. But now I'm assuming I don't feel him as much because his feet are kicking the placenta? And he can't kick me in the cervix anymore?

I'm a bit worried (but not overly) that I don't feel him kicking as much... Anyone had this experience? I wonder if it warrants a visit to the L&D? I did reach my 10 kicks count today. But he is super quiet...

Instead a story here yesterday about a lady who had reduced movements and she basically saved her baby by going. That terrifies me!!!

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2024/10/31
20:44 UTC

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Positive Birth Story- Nothing was as expected but still overall positive.

Ok I was told my birth story was comforting to a friend so here goes. I am a FTM and had no complications during pregnancy apart from anemia.

Relevant Backstory: So my Mom got an apartment for the month (two weeks before and two weeks after) my son's due date- we live on opposite coasts. I wanted her there for the birth because my husband is extremely squeamish and cannot look at needles without getting woozy.

Another thing is, I was debating whether or not to get an induction at 39 weeks. My doctor was actually pretty anti-induction if one is not needed. But she put me on the tentative schedule for 39w5d. Baby's head was engaged as of 35 weeks and I was 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced as of my 38 week appointment. I also had been losing chunks of my mucus plug but was told that it could mean labor was happening or could mean nothing.

We figured I would go up to/passed my due date as a FTM. So, I had VERY few things prepared as my Mom wanted to do the nursery when she was in town and interior decor is not exactly my thing. I am an ADHDer whose college dorm room was called "the Lair" by my friends. I am obviously better now and like things clean but still not great at organizing a room. We also didn't have everything. We didn't have for instance, a stroller yet.

Luckily, I had my hospital bag packed because our hospital had given us a very basic list during our tour. My husband did not, unfortunately, pack anything yet. I was still bugging him about it.

My Mom had recently gotten into town. It was Sunday, Cinco de Mayo and I was 38w5d. So, my mom and I went to dinner that evening in Playa Vista. Lots of people partying there. There was a guy puking out of what I believe was his uber. I got home I think around 8?

My husband went out drinking with friends during the evening and got home around like 9. He was pretty drunk and I was annoyed. He fell asleep and I stayed up watching Hacks. I started typing a text-manifesto about how I love Jean Smart but felt like the new season had gotten cheesy at like 1 am when I felt a gush.

*So I had prepared to count contractions because I was told that it wasn't super common to have your water break at the outset of labor. I had installed an app and everything. I knew I had to go in to L&D, but knew very little about what would happen next.

I ran to the bathroom and it gushed out more. I awoke my very hungover husband (now referred to as VHH) and let him know what was happening and called L&D. They said to take a shower, eat something and head there within an hour. We also tried calling my Mom who said she would always have her phone ready to get up and meet us at the hospital. Spoiler alert- she did not.

So I took a shower and VHH shakily made me a grilled cheese. Then he went up to shower and get ready. Then my water REALLY broke. Like a huge gush. So I had to change my clothes and put in one of those huge pads because it kept leaking.

We drove to the hospital which took like 20 minutes and got up to L&D. In triage, they tested the fluid and it was indeed amniotic. The nurse goes, "Do you know that you are having contractions?" I said "No." She said they were coming pretty close together.

A doctor came in and told me they wouldn't do a cervical check just yet because they didn't want to risk infection as my waters were broken. She said depending on how things go I might need some pitocin but it looked like I was progressing on my own.

So I was carted off to my L&D room, and I was so uncomfortable with my waters continually leaking. My legs were all wet at that point. Then, I felt my contractions. And I was really NOT prepared for the pain!

My Mom had told me that when she gave birth the first time she wasn't opposed to an epidural but never felt like she needed one. And I have to say, What. A. Psycho. JK, but I cannot relate less.

Once I got situated I was so uncomfortable from the leaking fluid and in pain from the contractions which were 3-4 minutes apart that I asked for an epidural like immediately. The anesthesiologist came in and was like "You know, you could only be 1 cm dilated right now," and I told him that was absolutely not the case. The epidural went in really nicely (if you want an epidural maybe practice cat-cow yoga poses because I pretty much just did cat pose while seated). But, unfortunately I could only feel the epidural on one side. The nurse came in and situated me so that it flowed to the side I could still feel it on and I pumped my epidural thingy a few times.

I got my cervical check at around 3 am. I was 4 centimeters dilated and 100% effaced. I did not expect to dilate so quickly.

Suddenly, I was in heaven. Everything was numb and I was super comfortable. As I was laying there, VHH runs into the bathroom and starts throwing up. I realized I sorta had forgotten that he was hungover.

So I was playing on my phone for hours. I was checking my baby's potential birth chart, texting my friends that I was in labor, and scrolling on tik tok. I was seriously just chilling.

Then at 8 am my mom finally came in and was scared she'd missed the birth. VHH had texted her like 100 times, but she woke up with her alarm.

At 8 am, I was informed that the doctor on duty was actually a midwife, and was a little nervous just because I had previously thought an OBGYN would be delivering my baby. (The midwife was actually really great!)

I got my cervix checked again and I was 8 cm dilated. I was actually hoping I could chill for longer maybe because pushing did not sound fun at all.

We waited some more and at 11 am I was 10 cm dilated. Then, we waited about an hour for the nurse to come in to coach me on pushing. I honestly wasn't feeling any pressure because I was not feeling anything at all due to the epidural.

So I started pushing around noon. I couldn't feel anything so it was pretty hard to figure out how to do it right. One hour went by fast.

By the 2 hour mark I was a screaming hell-banshee. I yelled at my Mom and at VHH. He checked his phone in between contractions and I was so furious. But they thought baby was coming at that point so 10 people ran into the room which caused probably the worst stage fright of my life.

Now to the slightly harrowing part:

The last forty minutes were a blur. I was mad at everyone. I requested multiple times if I could give up. I was told "No, you can do it." I kept yelling "STOP ASKING ME IF I FEEL LIKE I NEED TO PUSH I DON'T KNOW WHEN I SHOULD PUSH" and "WHY CANT YOU JUST TELL ME WHAT TO DO." I finally ended up getting a mirror to watch progress because I was crying and telling them I didn't think I was making any. They put the mirror up to me and it was horrific and grotesque but actually pretty helpful in figuring out how long to hold each push.

Then, all of the sudden I felt this crazy urge to push. I told everyone to FUCKING LET GO of my legs and literally writhed around and honestly kinda blacked out and then BOOM. They told me baby was out! The biggest relief of my entire life.

Turns out my darling son entered and exited the birth canal with his hand on his face. He also immediately had his eyes wide open. They gave me my little alien and we did skin-to-skin and it felt like a victory. I don't know if I was able to bond right then because he was pretty mad and I had insane adrenaline.

The pediatric nurse kinda bullied VHH into cutting the cord even though he definitely shouldn't have. He nearly passed out while doing it. I did not know that was happening AT ALL because then someone said my uterus was "boggy" and they had to administer pitocin to deliver the placenta (I think this is the order of how it happened). I had uterine atony which is a complication but I honestly didn't even notice.

Then, I was told I had a second degree tear on my perineum. I tearfully asked the midwife about my butthole and she said it was fine. SUCCESS! But my son's little fingernails in my vagina caused me to get quite a few stitches in there. I just pumped my epidural some more.

They carted me off to the next Mother/Baby room and they said they were giving pain medication. I assumed they meant like the strong stuff but they handed me Motrin. I was so scared that I wouldn't be able to tolerate the pain because I know I was all cut up down there but to my surprise I felt mostly fine? There was maybe a little bit of stinging when I peed but I was really a-okay.

Even though I basically lost my shit and tried giving up, it was actually very empowering I think because I really didn't think I could do it and then my body kinda did it itself. Who knew the girl who walked the mile during gym class could push out a baby!

SO, it completely didn't go as expected: birth at 38w6d, water breaking, no real early labor, midwife instead of obgyn, nearly 3 hours of pushing, and I still had what I would consider a good birth.

Anyway, it was overall positive even though there were obviously negative parts. I even had complications and it was completely overall fine. Hopefully any FTMS that are reading this biblically long post will get some positive reassurance.

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2024/10/31
20:42 UTC

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Pregnancy rhinitis?

Does anyone have an irritated throat along with a runny nose? For the past week I’ve been feeling like I’m getting a head cold but it’s not any worse just either a runny nose or clogged nose and an irritated throat. I have to keep clearing it I’m 37 weeks pregnant so I hope it’s just pregnancy related because I’m 2 weeks away from my c section

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2024/10/31
20:37 UTC

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HR pregnancy

Has anyone experienced heart failure from pregnancy??

I am currently in my third trimester and my resting HR has been 110-120 with chest pains. They prescribed me metoprolol once a day and I’ve only seen a slight improvement. Recently my legs and feet have started showing signs of swelling and then turned into pitting edema that rarely goes down. I was seen by my Ob and my BP was good and leg ultrasound to rule out DVT was good. I’m waiting on a call from my cardiologist but in the meantime google is saying not so good things. Everything makes me so anxious I just want baby here healthy 😭

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2024/10/31
20:36 UTC

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Separation anxiety after birth

The whole pregnancy I was disgusted and annoyed with my husband. I didn't care if he went out anywhere really. Now I'm 2 days PP and having bad separation anxiety from him. I had a break down last night about him going back to work next week and leaving me. He went into a store for like 15 minutes and I almost started crying from him leaving me alone. Anyone else been through this? Is it just the hormones?

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2024/10/31
20:35 UTC

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Barely anyone is RSVPing to our Baby Shower

Our baby shower is next week and we sent out text reminders two days ago to everyone who has yet to RSVP to please RSVP by today (October 31st.) We need to let the venue know how many people we are expecting, because we are paying per person for food/drinks. The venue was very clear about the fact that they won't give us refunds for people that don't end up coming-hence why the RSVP is stressing me out. I would be a lot more understanding if I wasn't aware that people were actually getting this text reminder but the application we are using let's us know when people have received and when the have opened the link to our event page. SO THEY ARE SEEING OUR TEXTS AND OPENING THE RSVPS and are just not selecting whether they are going to make it or not and I just feel like it's rude and like they just don't care about us or our baby. It's totally okay if you can't make it, I understand, I won't be upset, but just tell me that. And what makes it even worse is that it's all family members. I just want to vent because I'm super sad about the whole baby shower due to so much drama, and my hormones are all over the place and now I'm at a point where I don't even want to have one anymore because I feel like no one cares. I know it's my hormones but I just want to rant and my husband just doesn't understand.

0 Comments
2024/10/31
20:22 UTC

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is it safe to put disposable underpads under a playpen sheet instead of a mattress pad?

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2024/10/31
20:27 UTC

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Any nausea relief?

9 weeks here and dying wondering if I can live with how bad I feel sick everyday. I’m on bonjesta and zofran and nothing seems to work. All food makes me want to throw up and I hate ginger. Praying it stops during the second trimester but I’m not hopeful and I don’t think I can do this 7 more months. :( Anyone else going through this have any tips or tricks? I have been getting an iv hydration once a week because even water doesn’t sit well in my stomach. Thank you!

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2024/10/31
20:25 UTC

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Is pregnancy this hard for everyone

FTM, 25 weeks. I wanted this baby so much but pregnancy has been so hard that I honestly just want to die, I want him out of me and I can’t imagine ever wanting to do this again.

I had 3 major bleedings in the second trimester, extreme fatigue in the first trimester that would make me sleep for 14 hours a day, anemia, iron helped with that a little but now I have terrible constipation so I stopped taking it and the fatigue is back. I cannot sleep, magnesium and melatonin are not helping, I feel like a zombie. The baby kicks me in the gallbladder all the time which causes terrible pain and now my lower back started hurting like a b****. And I have SO much more time to go. I’m also watching my diet and exercising and I’m still gaining weight faster than I’m “supposed to”.

I’m a healthy 30 year old, why is this so hard. Why is this not talked about. Like everyone is telling me to “enjoy” this “magical” time. There is nothing magical about this. The other night after he punched me in the bladder for the fifth time in an hour when I was trying to get at least some sleep I was thinking how much easier it would be to just step out the window and just to have this over with. I don’t know how I’m supposed to do this for 15-16 more weeks.

21 Comments
2024/10/31
20:14 UTC

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Travel question - advice appreciated!

Hi! I am pregnant with my first baby and very excited! I've been doing a ton of research, but am also hoping you all can offer some advice for me.

Backstory:

  • I'm in Texas

  • Baby is due in June 2025

  • A dear friend of mine is getting married in Berlin in August 2025

  • My husband and I would like to go to the wedding and do a little traveling at that time.

  • My parents would be going to the wedding too, so they could help some.

Am I insane for thinking of taking a 2 month old overseas? I think I have a handle on the products I would need, but are there things that might not have come up in my research that I need to be considering?

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2024/10/31
19:40 UTC

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Pushed to have genetic consultation to get NIPT

I had my pregnancy confirmation appointment at 8+2. They told me that I will get a call from separate department to schedule testing at the end of the first trimester. During phone call they offered me to schedule genetic consulting because "there are so many options of genetic testing". I have a high deductible plan and no risk factors so I don't want the consultation. They said than I need to call my OBGYN office to schedule just NIPT without the consultation. My office makes a big deal from this: I need to wait until my OBGYN will be back to the office to make sure that she will be comfortable to directly schedule the NIPT for me "because the genetic testing is so specific". Shouldn't it be low or high risk for each condition? What can be difficult to interpret? I'm getting to have the consultation if something will be marked as a high risk, but the consultation before NIPT from their in-house genetic consult sounds like the money grabbing scheme for me. Was anyone else pushed to have genetic consultation prior to NIPT? Can I just go to LabCorp directly if my office refuse the testing without consulting?

9 Comments
2024/10/31
19:37 UTC

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Quit Breastfeeding and Feeling Horrible

My LO is 4 weeks old and I have had her on Kendamil for a little over 2 weeks. She seems to be doing well on the formula but finding the right bottle and nipple flow has been a nightmare to say the least.

I originally intended to breastfeed my baby, I'm a FTM and had a student lactation consultant visited me in the hospital ONCE during my stay, she offered little to no help with getting my baby to latch properly. I asked her a bunch of questions and she seemed to have no explanation for why I was having difficulty and struggling so much with breastfeeding.

I was sent home without any guidance or a lactation consultant that I could contact and struggled really hard with breastfeeding.

I found out my LO has a very poor latch after a doctor's visit a couple days ago.

After about a week of trying to breastfeed with a baby who would not latch right, my partner went out and came home with formula and fed her after he found me on the couch sobbing and trying to get my very hungry, fussy baby to latch correctly for almost an hour.

I had no idea who to contact to get help, I felt alone and confused as to why I was struggling so much and at my recent doctors visit, the doctor was appalled the hospital staff offered me no lactation consultant to be able to contact or any other support while I was in the hospital.

I feel like I was cheated out of my breastfeeding journey and I feel so horrible and angry about it.

I guess this is just a rant/vent post.

Has anyone else had to stop breastfeeding due to a similar situation? Feeling really alone here.

7 Comments
2024/10/31
19:36 UTC

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When did you change pram from bassinet to stroller?

Baby is 14 weeks. She has good head control. She is currently in the bassinet part of her pram and I wanted to keep her in this as long as possible but she’s getting fed up when we’re out and just wants to be looking around. So I end up having to hold her to settle her. If I’m out with her on my own then I’m holding her and pushing the pram and it’s really awkward. I know she’d be better off in the other style seat but I know you’re meant to wait a few more months. Did you wait?

We have the iCandy Peach 7.

4 Comments
2024/10/31
19:29 UTC

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Thoughts on dip powder manicures while pregnant?

Overly anxious and paranoid pregnant lady wants to know what you guys think about dip powder? I’m 23 weeks!

I bought an “11 toxin free” dip kit and I was going to wear a respirator mask while I do my nails.

I found out that the kit has methyl methacrylate and ethyl methacrylate and Google sufficiently scared me out of wanting to use it. I asked my doctor what she thought about dip powder manicures and all she said was “It’s safe to get a manicure.”

What do you guys think?

Bonus questions: Would the respirator mask protect my baby sufficiently from those chemicals? Or would they just seep through my skin?

Am I overthinking this and being crazy?? Lol

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2024/10/31
18:56 UTC

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How do you keep food down during first trimester? What foods don’t make you sick?

The nausea/vomiting is in full effect. I’m only 6 weeks pregnant and I’m already loosing weight. What foods are safe for you that you can keep down? So far it’s a battle of extreme will to keep anything down, nearly impossible for me.

Also I have gestational diabetes (and celiac) so my food choices are limited. Although that may get pushed out the window if I can’t keep anything down.

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2024/10/31
18:41 UTC

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De-Influencing - what to remove from your registry!

Hello friends! My baby just turned one and here are my hot takes of things you DO NOT need on your registry! Please, feel free to argue with me or add things that you think people do not need!

  1. Baby Containers (Bouncer, Swing, SnuggleMe. etc) - you can just use a blanket you already have and put your baby on the floor. The window to use these things is so small and they are so expensive, plus there’s mixed research as to if they are even good for baby - don’t worry about any of that and just skip them

  2. Wipe Warmer - your baby will need to be used to cold wipes anyways for when you’re out and about, just skip this

  3. Swaddles that are just one big price of fabric - these are hard to use, and you might be able to do it before baby comes but at 2 am with a wiggly worm can you do it?? Skip and opt for easier ones instead

What did I miss??

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2024/10/31
18:39 UTC

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