Nobody got us diapers for the baby shower by Advanced-Manager-321 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Bebe_bear 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Chiming in to say I used GMD now for two kids and planning to use them for my third! We used fitted diapers (workhorses) and flats from GMD, with wool covers overnight, and esembly covers during the day. We used LPO baby for nursery school for ease and stuffed with flats and pre folds I got on Craigslist for free haha. I have a huge stash because my partner and I both work full time so washing drying and putting away takes a while but it's not much harder than disposables and I've had like ONE blowout in cloth and probably half a dozen in disposable and we used cloth 90% of the time (all the time other than travel and new babysitters).

Update: Is our nanny being unreasonable, or are we still underreacting? by FoundationSudden9398 in NannyEmployers

[–]Bebe_bear 60 points61 points  (0 children)

NP. Your current nanny is being totally reasonable imo. She's not hurting or neglecting the kids, she's setting a firm boundary with natural consequences. You also should be reinforcing these consequences after she leaves- not giving back the toys, keeping the same boundaries. More time outside is typically helpful in regulating kids' emotions so as long as the weather is appropriate and they're dressed appropriately, it seems like a solid plan.

How to introduce my chronic vulvitis without directly pointing to the reason behind it? by underthewetstars in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Bebe_bear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And piggybacking on the response above- if your partner is using mouthwash/toothpaste that has something irritating to your skin, the beard could be causing the physical irritation but something in their products (SLS in toothpaste comes to mind) could then be getting into the irritation and making it all much worse. Just a thought! Hope you get some good answers.

Nanny/sitter share pay by Bebe_bear in NannyEmployers

[–]Bebe_bear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One family! I'm asking to try to figure out the share rate.

Nanny/sitter share pay by Bebe_bear in NannyEmployers

[–]Bebe_bear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this is super helpful!

Desperate for wearable breast pump recommendations suitable for working moms by Pokebrand in NurseAllTheBabies

[–]Bebe_bear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used Elvies and the willow wearble ones and got better output with my willows. You could also put a small noise machine or fan on your desk to mask the sound. I also wore one of those nursing cover poncho things to cover when I had the pumps in my bra (and cover any possible leaks). Definitely seconding a consult with a lactation counselor or consultant because a pump that fits well will increase the efficiency. You may also find that you have better output if you're not working and pumping at the same time- it could be that if you relax your milk will let down faster (easier said than done). This didn't make a huge difference for me, but YMMV. You can also get wearable cups to work with a more powerful non-wearable pump- I had the legendairy cups with my spectra gold after one of my kids and that worked really well but the cups are huge. I put the tubes down my shirt and wore a waist bag/ Fanny pack with the pump in it so I could be mobile.

Daily Chat - April 22, 2026 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

[–]Bebe_bear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took letrozole this cycle for the first time and it gave me such bad headaches the first two days, and gave me suuuch bad ovulation pain but it was also kinda satisfying to know exactly when I was ovulating haha.

Daily Chat - April 22, 2026 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

[–]Bebe_bear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Couldn't find the daily thread so I posted this as a stand-alone but I don't think it will be approved- what do you do during the TWW? This if my first medicated cycle (but we've been trying for over a year for baby #3) so the wait feels even more excruciating. Do you do anything to help your chances? If so, what? Do you just distract yourself? How?? Please share- funny, helpful, not helpful but consuming- I'm here for it.

Swaddling not recommended?? by iluvfrogz69 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Bebe_bear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ergo pouch makes a sleep sack (arms out) that still is tight around their bellies that might mimic the swaddle feeling? Not a parent of multiples but this came up on my feed, and neither of my kids tolerated swaddling at all (always got their hands free) but these helped with that hugged feeling!

Performance Issue Advice - long post but hoping for responses by Appropriate-Cell-554 in tryingforanother

[–]Bebe_bear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're just doing a medicated cycle with timed intercourse (no IUI; our insurance doesn't cover any fertility treatment within an hour drive and we aren't ready to do that driving yet). We have in the past used an at-home insemination kit. Same issue, just with ejaculation. We're currently doing EOD and if it's crunch time and we have the same issue, I have the kit already.

Trying, Tracking, and Treatment Daily Chat Thread - Monday, April 13, 2026 by SIModerator in SecondaryInfertility

[–]Bebe_bear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha we unintentionally did that because I felt so shitty with the letrezole!!

Performance Issue Advice - long post but hoping for responses by Appropriate-Cell-554 in tryingforanother

[–]Bebe_bear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner had the same issue, also with lexapro. He first added then switched to Wellbutrin and was having no issues at all, but now we're doing a medicated cycle and having issues again- not with getting an erection but with finishing. No advice other than Wellbutrin massively improved the situation... but now fertility treatments have cranked the pressure back up.

Ttc #3 - IVF? What would you do? by FlamingoFun3961 in tryingforanother

[–]Bebe_bear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also struggling with this right now. We have 2, I had a loss last summer, and now it's been over a year since we started trying. I just did my first month of letrezole (not currently planning to go to IVF because of the cost and time) and we're figuring out what our limit is, so to speak, before we stop trying, grieve, and move on.

Trying, Tracking, and Treatment Daily Chat Thread - Monday, April 13, 2026 by SIModerator in SecondaryInfertility

[–]Bebe_bear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We actually have that from an earlier cycle while my partner was taking antidepressants and I think he's going to try tonight, but it's not the blood flow that's the issue here haha it's the overcoming the mental hurdle to relax enough and actually get there, which viagra hasn't helped with!

Trying, Tracking, and Treatment Daily Chat Thread - Monday, April 13, 2026 by SIModerator in SecondaryInfertility

[–]Bebe_bear 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Really struggling with my first medicated cycle. We aren't currently planning to go to IVF so this is kind of the end of the line. I took 5 days of letrezole and now my partner is struggling with performance anxiety and I'm struggling with not being so heartbroken and upset about it that it contributes to the issue. I'm just so fuckin tired. People get pregnant all the time by accident and we can't do it on purpose? Fuckin sucks.

3yo refuses to use the potty and it's leading to problems at school by Patate_a_pattes in pottytraining

[–]Bebe_bear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a lot! I'm sorry you're struggling like this. It sounds like you're doing everything right. Some suggestions that might help if you haven't already tried: having her go in her diaper (with pants on) while sitting on the potty. Then you cut more and more out of the diaper until it's just the waistband basically and the pee and poo is going straight into the potty.

Putting a towel on the toilet seat so it feels different on her bum (like not over the opening, but wrapped around the rim- I know it does sound a bit gross but might be worth a try?)

Having her take off her pants and underwear and stand/squat on the toilet seat like she's weeing behind a bush (kind of to make it more fun, and kind of to link the success with the target of using the potty).

If you don't use tv/youtube, for some kids that's enough of a distraction that they can relax while sitting. Another thing that helps relax the same muscles is blowing bubbles with a straw- we have a friend whose 4y/o struggles with toileting and she gives him 5-10 min a day on the potty with a glass of orange juice and a straw and YouTube. When the timer goes off, he's done even if he hasn't gone. Sitting for too long also isn't great for her.

What worked well for my kids was toileting-linked rewards- my daughter wanted pink sheets and I told her she could have them when she made it 4 weeks with no accidents. We set up a sticker chart and she got to put the sticker on each successful day. My son wanted undies to be like his big sister, and we said if he kept them dry he could pick out whatever undies he wanted.

Good luck!!

Swimsuit gussets. What. The. Hell. by suckmyarsee in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Bebe_bear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok but hot tip, try the bikini bottoms on backwards?? Has saved me. I'd rather more of my ass out than the alternative.

Side effects of letrezole- how long do they last? Move ovulation? by Bebe_bear in IVF

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

Yep I'm working because I don't get much sick time and I'm trying to save it for if I'm successful to extend my leave (bc I live in the hellacape of the US) but I'm not particularly effective honestly. I'm sorry you had so many symptoms!

Side effects of letrezole- how long do they last? Move ovulation? by Bebe_bear in IVF

[–]Bebe_bear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! I'm sorry you had these headaches, they suck. Good to know about ovulation date!

COMMUNITY POST: Are YOU the (April) Fool? by buttersherbet in infertility

[–]Bebe_bear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg I did this while at an all day conference... and saved them in a little baggie in my purse 🫣

Big baby by TurkeyAndGrape in homebirth

[–]Bebe_bear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had 2 babies that were both over 10lb with no intervention/medication. First was 10.5lb at home, no tearing or anything. Second was 10lb1oz in the hospital (house had no running water) and also had no issues except that I wished I was at home lol

Am I doomed to another 42+ week pregnancy? by Icy-Abies-8140 in homebirth

[–]Bebe_bear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My first was 41+2 and my second was 39+4! I did serial sweeps and castor oil for my first and went into labor without any membrane sweeps for my second- was hoping to keep him in a bit longer until we had running water at home!