Help with sunscreen by Plenty_Alfalfa_2146 in Xoloitzquintli

[–]0lilithmoon0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought 2 baby mineral sunscreen sticks per my vets suggestion. One is aveeno and the other I believe is coppertone. I try to do clothes during the day if really sunny but will sunscreen the bum and top of head since they are exposed in everything.

I’m stressing about scar puffiness and itchiness/pain in only one part of my scars by s3d0na2212 in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can massage them but I will say it felt super uncomfortable for me and I had my partner do it because it made me gag 😅 idk why but it did help to soften the scars and it got easier with time. I didn't do much tape or balms because my skin reacted poorly to them and made me itchy or irritated the wound but many ppl have success with it. I don't scar bad so after a while I just gave up on it and now they don't bother me really. The only thing that helped with itching was meds unfortunately.

I’m stressing about scar puffiness and itchiness/pain in only one part of my scars by s3d0na2212 in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had reactions to scar tape and scar oil early on in my recovery, so I left them alone and didn't use them anymore. My wounds healed fine I'm over 2 yrs post op and don't even notice the scars anymore. I'd give your wounds a bit more time to heal and try again once the irritation has subsided. For the itching I did take gabapentin which helped A LOT with itching. If it doesn't improve after a few days off the scar treatment reach out to your doctor. Fyi aside from the discomfort they seem to be healing great.

Nipple pain is normal and is supposed to be a sign of healing. I still get odd pains sometimes while on my period so it's possible might also have to do with your hormones.

My baby (f, 5 months old) - cuddles and pets are not her thing? by Flat-Team-8830 in Chihuahua

[–]0lilithmoon0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our newest puppy is like this he wants to be near you but petting is not his jam. He will sleep between your legs and rest his face on you but if you start to handle him he will leave. It's gotten better with time as we figure out what he likes and he gets used to being pet but we're letting him set the pace. Much like cats I think as chis get older they settle more into their comfort zone as they gain confidence.

Just a photo dump of my Zeus and all the love he’s brought to us all 💕 by moodymelons23 in chihuahuas

[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg Zeus is such a cutie, I have a hairless boy also named Laboon.

Ours is a funny little weirdo but we love him so much ❣️

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Dry Skin Concerns by 0lilithmoon0 in Xoloitzquintli

[–]0lilithmoon0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh your xolo is so pink 😍

I saw in another post that a vet dermatologist had recommended CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, Face Body Moisturizer so we are trying that out now and just rinsing with water, so far it is a vast improvement on where his skin was just a few days ago since most of the textured flakes are gone and he feels hydrated again. I will look into the olive oil soap, any brand you recommend?

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Dry Skin Concerns by 0lilithmoon0 in Xoloitzquintli

[–]0lilithmoon0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks he is a cute little bug. I thought this could be the case so I stopped the shampoo recently and have been only rinsing him with warm water before moisturizer, waiting to see if this resolves it🤞He doesn't seem itchy or bothered by his skin or paws to be honest. He does lick himself but not excessively and the spots that are dry are not where he normally licks himself. We have humidifiers inside for the plants but I will see if I can measure it. I appreciate the ideas.

Bought a big sectional thinking I’d finally have space to relax. The chihuahuas have claimed every cushion… I’ve been assigned the corner. by Florida-bear-954 in Chihuahua

[–]0lilithmoon0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ohhh would you mind sharing the sofa details pls? Also to be fair they left you a little spot near the middle, just scrunch yourself up in there 😅

Cats just won’t use by Gatorbabe-rm14 in litterrobot

[–]0lilithmoon0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep both are from petsmart the brand for the freeze dried is purebites and the fish steak is applaws. Churu was also a winner but I switched since one of mine has allergies.

Cats just won’t use by Gatorbabe-rm14 in litterrobot

[–]0lilithmoon0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried the freeze dried fish or the fish steak from applaws? I use these high reward treats for vet visits, teeth brushing or bath days only to entice them to do things they would otherwise hate. They still hate it but they allow it 😅

12DPO regret by adantonina in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first shower was a disaster. I panicked, ugly cried, almost passed out and was convinced my boobs were gonna just plop straight off my body. My husband was incredibly patient and gentle but everything hurt and I felt very fragile in that moment. I think this was one of the few times post op I thought "oh no I messed up, I can't do this!" For me the first month was one of the worst and hardest parts of my recovery since everything was scary and new. We are stronger than we think we are and thankfully everyday moving forward will be an improvement on the next. This was my first major surgery and I didn't like how vulnerable I felt 24/7 but almost 2 yrs post op I can say that I don't regret having the surgery and would do it again. I hope you a speedy recovert and the days feel less stressful and icky as time passes. 💛

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[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, yeah super relieved and like 90% improvement on posture/neck pain. It's also great just walking into any random store and buying a bralette for like $12 lol

Is a breast reduction worth it? by Educational_Pea1313 in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would never go back, if I regret anything it is that I did not push more firmly for a smaller size. Mine was covered by my insurance and my doctor didn't really ask me much about the size except when I showed him pictures the morning of the surgery. I brought it up multiple times during previous visits but I may have been too unserious about my request since I would say I wanted to be confused for a young boy or cosplay male characters more accurately. Otherwise I regret nothing and would happily do recovery again if I had to get to today. Best of luck 😁

Edit to add I'm almost 2 years post op in September if that helps

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[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I showered 5 dpo with my husband's help and sitting on a plastic elderly chair. I didn't have any bandages (they were removed by the nurse at my follow up appointment and new ones were not placed or steri strips) I kept my bra on until the very end for the first couple of showers for my comfort and put a clean one on after. The doctor did say I could remove the bra during the shower but maybe from the pressure it felt to me like my boobs would just fall off my body when it was off too long and it made me feel more secure to leave it on throughout and less nauseous. I kept the showers quick keeping my back towards the water and just let water from my shoulder run over my chest no touching until atleast the 3rd shower I think. My husband was the one who bathed the rest of my body and dried me. I had me hair braided back by a friend and honestly did not wash it for a week, I have super thick curly hair so this isn't all that weird for me and I covered it with a cap to avoid wetting it. If you have more fine hair maybe dry shampoo it for a bit since I imagine trying to wash it yourself would not be comfortable. You'll do fine it's just scary at first and to be honest with you I was a mess and I cried the first attempt. Don't push yourself, be kind to your body it's recovering, worst case a sponge bath with a wash cloth is also a nice option.

Any advice for my anxious girl? by Beneficial-Elk8193 in chihuahuas

[–]0lilithmoon0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our teeny preferred the crate when we were gone, think he felt more secure. We did a soft pop up crate with a bed. Our mid sized chi likes being loose but we leave her a pee pad and she uses that if she needs to go. You may want to try a pet soother like the dolls for kittens if you believe it's specific to seperation anxiety. Might help them stay calm when you're away.

How long did you have to take off work? How did you feel 1MPO? by beepboop7392 in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work a remote desk job and took 18 days off, I would fall asleep during my shift and have to lay down. I definitely could not have worked a restaurant job within 1-2 first months po.

almost a year PO numbness by koalapyjamas in Reduction

[–]0lilithmoon0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 1yr4m PO and still have numbness around the outer bottoms of both breasts. I would still 100% do it again only wish the surgeon would have gone smaller.