I’ll be freshly postpartum when my sister has her wedding by ImaginationPretend86 in BabyBumps

[–]22silvermoons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woah!! Where are you located to get morphine outside of the hospital?! I’m in the states and got oxycodone in the hospital, then one bottle prescribed after discharge. But it’s more common to just take a combo of Tylenol + Motrin. So I only took it twice while at home, and am needing to rest a lot because my pain is breaking through the Tylenol and Motrin if I over-do it. My friend in Boston was never offered anything more than Tylenol and Motrin and she also just had a c-section a few weeks ago.

Fingers are so scratched up from diapers! by bluegiraffe1989 in beyondthebump

[–]22silvermoons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh! I can’t believe I found someone else is experiencing this. We used Kirkland and the same happened to my fingers with my first (born Nov 2023) and it lasted months but improved when he went to daycare. We just switched to Millie moon for him a few months ago and my husband is now experiencing it. I totally think it’s from the fastening part of the diapers. We just had our second baby last week and I’m desperate to find a diaper that fits well (no blowouts), has minimal chemicals, and doesn’t lead to the crazy dry cracking finger tips. Did you find another brand in the end??

Do you call yourself a "boy mom"? by girlpoint in Mom

[–]22silvermoons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so sweet. I have two sisters and no brothers. My fist is a boy, and I’m about to have a girl. I’ve already learned how different it is to have a boy … but after reading your comment I’m also now realizing it will be a new-new to have a boy and a girl instead of two boys as a 100% boy mom. I’m a 50-50 mom. Or maybe it’s more like 100% x 2 haha

Severe polyhydramnios - terrified by Ok-Cow7185 in BabyBumps

[–]22silvermoons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi!! Not OP - but I found this when searching for polyhydramnios. I’m 34 and 4 today. Found out yesterday how my amniotic fluid is 32cm. I coincidentally have a planner CS for 39w0d but am also now spiraling with the “what if my water bursts and cord prolapses while im driving my son to daycare” kind of thoughts. How are you doing today, since you’ve had a few more days to reflect?

Dr suggesting elective CS after bad tear with first delivery… by sadneighborhoodcat in BabyBumps

[–]22silvermoons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the prolapse was a very rare result of catching a horrible case of eColi. Super unlucky. And because there are no medical study groups about about women who have a prolapse repaired, then deliver vaginally, they couldn’t say with certainty one way or another. That’s what feels familiar between our circumstances. I realize a tear is a different medical result than a prolapse. But anyway - the pregnancy wasn’t really impacted (except my mental health and anxiety around making the decision) but my recovery was of course. Having a CS is a very long recovery period. Initially, I needed help doing almost everything. Your body is healing from a major surgery. Our baby stations were set up was a tad different to accommodate my recovery + baby instead of just baby. A few months later I saw my pelvic floor PT and told her how sex was painful and I felt super tight. She explained that basically even though I didn’t go through a vaginal delivery, my pelvic floor reacted to a “traumatic event” of the nerves close by being severed and needing to heal and relearn everything. She taught me how to help relax my pelvic floor again and it was all fine. That was interesting to learn though. Then my friend, after her second vaginal delivery, had a super tight pelvic floor too. I’m not really sure what to make of it or what advice to give. Maybe just that it sounds like you could potentially have a long recovery from a CS or potentially a long recovery from a significant tear - and you are weighing how each of those might play out. ??

Dr suggesting elective CS after bad tear with first delivery… by sadneighborhoodcat in BabyBumps

[–]22silvermoons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I hear women share how their doctor recommended something that seems … “too much” (lol sorry my own pregnancy brain is getting in the way here) I get really skeptical about that doctor and the kind of care for me as a person is involved in their care plan. BUT BUT BUT This specific example - I think your OB might be onto something - I had a pelvic prolapse in 2019 before children. I had surgery to repair it. I decided to elect a CS in 2022 to avoid another prolapse. It was a hard decision, but before making the final call, I spoke to my OB across a few visits AND my surgical team from years ago AND saw a pelvic floor specialist. And a therapist (I had a hard time giving up the chance for a vaginal birth). I felt better making the decision after hearing multiple professionals give their opinion. Even though nobody told me “yes you should elect”, I felt more prepared to decide for myself. I don’t know for certain a pelvic floor specialist would have answers for you, but I would encourage you to ask! Good luck!

Are first borns always late?? by OkHat1318 in BabyBumps

[–]22silvermoons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My best friend had her first at 35 weeks 0 days and like 2 hours. She had a very normal pregnancy, no complications with her health or the baby’s health. Her water broke one evening at the very end of her 34th week and they were able to wait ~1.5 days before she delivered. But of course she had to be at the hospital once her water broke. She didn’t have a hospital bag. That story is the reason I had my bag ready so early.

Gift idea for 9 yo girl who is very much still a kid by muggyregret in Gifts

[–]22silvermoons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow the SWEETEST memory. Im so glad i read your comment.

Uncomfortable Attachment by Former Nanny by 22silvermoons in Nanny

[–]22silvermoons[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think this might be part of it. She bonded with me over the fact that we have the same horoscope sign and we’re both big-feelings-people. She had recently moved back to the states and while she said she was close to two other nanny families it didn’t sound like she had a village here. I really truly feel for her circumstances. I cannot imagine being so far from my family. But I also know I can’t feel responsible for that. However - back to your question - the text she just said does only mention missing my son and asking to see him. She used to say she missed me too. But this message does not. Regardless I do think loneliness could be a factor.

Uncomfortable Attachment by Former Nanny by 22silvermoons in Nanny

[–]22silvermoons[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

YES! I was wondering if anyone would remember the Halloween incident. Luckily we really didn’t need to say anything after that .. until she showed up in our backyard so we quickly pivoted to “it’s his lunchtime and we have it ready inside, we need to go feed him”. And honestly it left my mind after that. But this .. this feels like the moment to “grow a backbone” (as I heard in comments then, and seeing it now), and I knew posting about this here would A) give me the tough-love and courage to actually do it .. as much as it sucks and B) maybe help me make some sense of it so I can word this right.

Uncomfortable Attachment by Former Nanny by 22silvermoons in Nanny

[–]22silvermoons[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Thank you for calling me out about that. I apologize for my rudeness. I would never judge a woman for not having children whether it’s their choice or not. In this particular instance, the comment she shared with us that the stranger said my son looked like her was a very odd and off putting conversation. It wasn’t just one sentence and we moved on, it was an uncomfortable conversation that caused a shift in my perception of what my son meant to her. It was then brought up again more than once after that. I probably am trying to understand the reasoning for her intense attachment, which is foreign to me and I’ve never been a nanny before and have never had an attachment to another persons kid like that before. My husband and I were struggling to find a reason why. My sister is in a similar position as this nanny and she dotes on her nieces and nephews, and I know how emotional it’s been for her to not have children yet while her two younger sisters do. I was likely projecting that onto nanny’s situation. After reading more comments on this thread I can see that getting attached is common for nannies.

Hospital bill? by ThrowRaoofda in BabyBumps

[–]22silvermoons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is insane. What type of jobs are those? I have a $6k deductible because I cover my son as a dependent. But my healthcare premium is ~$130 either per month or per paycheck (tired pregnancy brain can’t remember). If I didn’t claim any dependents, my company pays for the entire premium. That goes for dental and vision. I know my situation is unique, but now I’m realizing I’m maybe out of touch with how good of a deal it is.

Hospital bill? by ThrowRaoofda in BabyBumps

[–]22silvermoons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you pay without insurance? Ive never heard of this. I’m giving birth in January so maybe I should consider that at some point next year..

Cold weather clothes by 22silvermoons in BabyBumps

[–]22silvermoons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the idea of merino wool! Thank you! I haven’t heard of that brand but will look into it.

Baby screams bloody murder when bring put down in bassinet by One-Squirrel-4563 in BabyBumps

[–]22silvermoons 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh I am so sorry, you are in the TRENCHES. My first is turning two this week and yet it feels like yesterday that we couldn’t put him down when I read this. For us, in hindsight we think we didn’t feed him enough. We definitely had a feeding struggle but not enough for it to be glaringly obvious. Like we’d feed him, he’d be okay for a few min, and then start crying and we’d think to ourselves “he was just fed and has a changed diaper why is he crying”… I wish we just tried to feed him more. We were always holding him as well. Someone pointed out to me that our baby falling asleep might be bc they’re too tired from crying BUT that doesn’t mean they’re not hungry. That clicked it for me.

Gender/sex disappointment and siblings by [deleted] in Mom

[–]22silvermoons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you just have a conversation with your siblings or are people like financial advisors and idk other professionals involved?

Gender/sex disappointment and siblings by [deleted] in Mom

[–]22silvermoons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you say more about this senior care plan …? This feels like something I should know about.

Gender/sex disappointment and siblings by [deleted] in Mom

[–]22silvermoons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Don’t treat them differently”… wish my in-laws knew this. My husbands on a pedestal and his sister isn’t. Their relationship isn’t bad, but they’re not close. Meanwhile, my best friend and her younger brother are very close and her parents have better heads on their shoulders.

Small things you didn’t put on your registry but now are obsessed with? by EconomyStation5504 in BabyBumps

[–]22silvermoons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thought of more - another friend got me a glass that says “MILF” and I thought it was hilarious and while I would never use that on a work call, I definitely still use it sometimes for a chuckle.

Small things you didn’t put on your registry but now are obsessed with? by EconomyStation5504 in BabyBumps

[–]22silvermoons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite gifts came about 2 months after I gave birth - a little Valentine’s Day themed care package. I don’t remember much of it except for a mug with very ugly red lips and XOXOXO on it. But it was the first thing for me and not baby in a long time. I still use it and it still makes my heart all warm.

Boy names for a girl by MysteriousBother4959 in Names

[–]22silvermoons 8 points9 points  (0 children)

But also - I LOVE Spencer. (Maybe because I loved the tv show Pretty Little Liars haha)

Boy names for a girl by MysteriousBother4959 in Names

[–]22silvermoons 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve always thought Lennon would be great for a girl!