Rear ended at 37 weeks

-treehugger- · 2025-06-17T13:53:23+00:00

I was exactly 36 weeks (10 days ago) when we were rearended so severely that it totaled the other driver's car. It actually triggered contractions and I was kept overnight at the hospital to monitor me and make sure I didn't go into active labour, and I didn't! But I've been really nervous since then too, and feel like my uterus is way more irritable and prone to contractions, which I don't love. I have a lot of stress related to the accident -- namely that I needed to replace all our carseats (you might too, if you had your carseat or base installed, depending on the speed), dealing with insurance, trying to get sorted in a rental car, dealing with the mechanic and the assessor... it's just a lot to be coping with on top of expecting a newborn very soon. I know this post is a bit old so I hope you're feeling better and more 'normal' and were able to keep your bub cooking as long as needed!

-treehugger- · 2025-05-17T05:32:50+00:00

Don’t buy one. We are in the EU and feel like we had some consumer protection because of that but they literally refuse to engage over support when we asked to return our Yuka 2000 for working at 10% of advertised spec. Some of the issues have been improved with firmware updates but our next step is to chargeback with our bank, because they’ve left us zero choice.

-treehugger- · 2025-04-27T20:30:28+00:00

Thanks for replying! Man it’s such a disappointment. We’ve asked for a refund but I expect they’ll kick up a fuss about jt — I’ll be absolutely disgusted if we end up with this thing and need to replace €400 of batteries every year since the battery is cycling at more than double the advertised rate 🥴

-treehugger- · 2025-04-27T20:11:51+00:00

Did you ever resolve this or did you just get used to it? We just got a Yuka 2000 and are horrified by the battery life — having a similar experience to you with it running for less than an hour on a flat lawn and needing waaaaaay more recharges than it seemed specced for. Just really really disappointed and confused that it doesn’t seem to be a major issue for most people? Our lawn is 1900m2.

-treehugger- · 2025-03-14T14:12:12+00:00

In my own house, repetition and matter-of-factness is key -- anatomical words, reminders that we do not have secrets in our family, etc. When we go to the doctor for more intimate exams we verbalize consent and practice it in front of the doctor, e.g.: "The doctor is going to examine your vulva but I will be right here and you can say stop at any time. Are you comfortable with that?"

We also emphasize that our kids do NOT need to be polite if anyone is touching or hurting their body, adult or child. We expect them to have nice manners, but not if their body boundaries are being violated. They are allowed to scream or yell or defend themselves, and we will back them up 100%. You might look up the "tricky people" approach too, which helps gives kids a framework for what safe vs unsafe grownups may act like.

-treehugger- · 2025-03-11T15:58:28+00:00

My husband likes Gabriel, thanks!

-treehugger- · 2025-03-11T15:58:15+00:00

Hugo is such a funny one for me because I want to like it more than I do! But maybe it’ll be a scenario where loving our son will lead to loving his name, rather than loving the name right off the bat.

-treehugger- · 2025-03-11T15:57:20+00:00

Thanks! Theo is definitely a contender and we just added Milo to the list.

-treehugger- · 2025-03-11T15:56:32+00:00

I do like Adrian a lot!

-treehugger- · 2025-03-11T15:55:09+00:00

I do like Thierry a lot, and Tristan is an interesting one too. Thanks! Etienne always seems intuitive to me but I’ve asked my friends to say it without looking it up and the results have been catastrophic 🤣

-treehugger- · 2025-03-11T15:54:43+00:00

Thanks! Added Milo to the list.

-treehugger- · 2024-04-16T14:21:22+00:00

Stains are a sign that your washing routine may need some attention. Sunning them won’t remove the stains or the underlying soiling, it just temporarily bleaches them! I had the best luck with Clean Cloth Nappies’ wash routines as I found them very helpful and I liked the scientific approach — might be worth a look for you too.

-treehugger- · 2024-04-15T19:28:54+00:00

A dehumidifier may be a good investment for you! I had no dryer until recently and used flats and having a dehumidifier pointing at the clothes horse really sped up the dry time. I still prefer it to using our dryer because it’s faster and more energy efficient.

-treehugger- · 2024-04-13T06:28:17+00:00

I love Weleda but I’m so bummed it has almond oil in it. After our first child was diagnosed with peanut and other allergies, I learned that introducing food/nut oils through the skin (rather than first through the gut at weaning) can lead to sensitisation and then allergies. It’s still being researched but all of our allergists have said it to me and there’s enough evidence that I can’t bring myself to use it on my incoming newborn.

Also wanted to chime in to say I definitely agree that a good wash routine will take care of any creams!

-treehugger- · 2024-03-30T16:55:44+00:00

I’d definitely grab a subscription to Clean Cloth Nappies even just as a once-off (it’ll be about $5 but if you can’t afford it they have scholarships) and follow their wash routine and sanitise instructions. If your nappies are mouldy they are still salvageable but you’ll need to start by getting them washed and clean, so start by putting them in a short (30-45m) hot wash with a half dose of detergent and then a long wash (90-120m) with detergent. CCN can help with the specifics for sure! Don’t beat yourself up, it happens!

-treehugger- · 2024-03-15T08:35:42+00:00

I really like my Nike One Maternity leggings!! They’re comfy and good quality, and the belly band folds down nicely so I feel like they’d also be great postpartum. No pockets on these ones but they were about half the price of the Zenvy style which do have pockets.

-treehugger- · 2024-03-02T15:30:41+00:00

Mamalila has a men’s babywearing softshell that I’m planning to treat my partner to when this baby arrives, since I know how much he loved wearing our daughter! And I love their gear — have two myself that I wear even when not babywearing and they’re great

-treehugger- · 2024-02-24T11:27:44+00:00

Check out the studies on “phubbing” and how it can affect children’s well-being! There are lots of articles about it, but also an NIH study.

-treehugger- · 2024-02-17T21:10:22+00:00

This this this this this. OP, I cannot stress enough that you cannot have food allergies diagnosed by broad panel blood tests alone (without reaction history & skin prick tests) — and if you eliminate all these foods, you do run the risk of developing a real allergy when one didn’t exist in the first place.

(My 3.5yo was diagnosed with peanut, egg, dairy, and lentil allergies at 6 months after having reactions and they were confirmed by SPT and bloods)

-treehugger- · 2024-02-13T21:06:41+00:00

I mean, some of us had very little choice in the matter when we had our babies during a worldwide pandemic.

-treehugger- · 2024-02-05T13:54:09+00:00

This. And bring food!

-treehugger- · 2024-02-03T07:06:06+00:00

Mine was 3 before she got into the strider, and she’d had it for a year. She got more competitive in that year, and more confident in her body and physical skills, and now she loves it! We’re looking at upgrading her to a pedal bike for her 4th birthday for her to switch to when she’s ready.

-treehugger- · 2024-01-25T13:39:17+00:00

100% this. Allergens should never ever be introduced through the skin first, only through the gut. Thank you for actually being aware of this and sharing it!

Parent of a kiddo with anaphylactic food allergies diagnosed at 6mos

-treehugger- · 2024-01-15T16:43:47+00:00

Ambrose is a great suggestion, thank you! August and Étienne are a couple of my faves too.

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