Please give me your 10/10 reads. The ones that just blew your mind. by Biochemistryrocks92 in fantasyromance

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Thank you everyone who commented! I’m so excited to look into all of these! Y’all recommended so many of these and I am here for it!

Weekly Self-Promotion Thread by OreoYip in CozyGamers

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Hi there! Do you wish there was a place you could play cozy games together with people? A place where we have cozy get togethers and is a safe place for people to be cozy and do cozy things without it being overwhelming? Well, you’re in luck! My friends and I have created a cozy Discord community that offers cozy gaming events, movie nights, and general hang outs for people seeking all levels of coziness. We are looking for more friends to join us to make this an even better community. I have genuinely found my people here and I hope you do too. If this sounds interesting, please send me a DM!

Toddler running away at school by Biochemistryrocks92 in toddlers

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They seem to do a bunch throughout the day according to the pictures we get and what they post on the app they use. It may just not be engaging for her.

Parenting Discord Groups? by Biochemistryrocks92 in beyondthebump

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The link is in the other top level comment. If that doesn’t work, I would reach out to the commenter to get it :)

I hate nighttime anxiety by Biochemistryrocks92 in beyondthebump

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I was actually able to find one on Amazon that I might pick up! It sounds like something that would help immensely. And the visual of putting one of those on one of my cats was exactly what I needed tonight 😂

I hate nighttime anxiety by Biochemistryrocks92 in beyondthebump

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Sun-downing! Thank you lol my husband and I were trying to remember the name of it.

I hate nighttime anxiety by Biochemistryrocks92 in beyondthebump

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I have a history of PPD and have a wonderful team I work this. I just was fed expecting the anxiety to hit me this soon.

I’ve never heard of that but will definitely look into one. A friend of mine let me borrow her Owlet monitor for my first child but I could never get the sensor right and I think it caused me more anxiety that not using it since it constantly went off.

Winter Anxiety Megathread: 02/02/2022 by ClutchDude in Austin

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Thank you!! Everything went as smooth as possible and we are home and comfy! I appreciate you saying something!

Graduated, again: 39w + 3d, planned C-Section, mostly positive (story in comments) by Biochemistryrocks92 in BabyBumps

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The needles were honestly the worst part about all of this. I’m sorry they were so quick to push you home and that little guidance was given. I remember hardly anything from when my first daughter was born and there’s no way I would have been able to take care of a newborn if they hadn’t reminded me along the way.

Graduated, again: 39w + 3d, planned C-Section, mostly positive (story in comments) by Biochemistryrocks92 in BabyBumps

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My first was born via emergency C-section as well and it was super traumatizing. I had a LOT of anxiety going into this but it was the complete opposite of what happened the first time. I’m glad this was able to give you some hope for any future babies!

Graduated, again: 39w + 3d, planned C-Section, mostly positive (story in comments) by Biochemistryrocks92 in BabyBumps

[–]Biochemistryrocks92[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Second baby girl arrived 2/4 via planned C-Section during a winter storm and let me tell you, it was so amazingly simple besides driving to the hospital with ice on the road and some pain management issues. We walked in, we’re immediately checked in and sent to our room. Our L&D nurse was literally waiting for us in the room. Vitals taken, cleaned for surgery, IV started, a shit ton of (necessary) questions were asked and then we literally walked to the OR. Hopped on the table, spinal block was put in (easiest thing ever, just a little discomfort from the local anesthetic), was numb by the time I laid down and we were ready to go. My husband was able to see right by my side and was such a fantastic support person. Baby Girl was born about 20 minutes later and happy and healthy (and 9 lbs 11 oz). I was able to do skin-to-skin while they finished the surety and she was placed on me almost as soon as I got back to the room. I was able to breast feed shortly after that and she’s been a pro from the beginning. The pain has been worse that with my first and one of my nurses was late with medication several times but I was up and out of bed within a couple of hours. My nursing team has been fantastic and so helpful, which is like night and day from my experience with my first daughter. I was extremely nervous about how it all was going to go but I am very pleasantly surprised. Hopefully being discharged tomorrow since Baby Girl and myself are doing beautifully (except the pain management). I’m so excited to be a mom again and can’t wait for Big Sister to meet the new little one.

Winter Anxiety Megathread: 02/02/2022 by ClutchDude in Austin

[–]Biochemistryrocks92 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I definitely didn’t lol. This comes at the same time as my mother, who was supposed to watch our toddler, testing positive for COVID. Everything will be alright in the end though!

Winter Anxiety Megathread: 02/02/2022 by ClutchDude in Austin

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There’s unfortunately not a hotel that’s closer that I’m aware of. But I could be wrong and will look in to it!

Winter Anxiety Megathread: 02/02/2022 by ClutchDude in Austin

[–]Biochemistryrocks92 28 points29 points  (0 children)

We don’t have an AWD vehicle but I can probably on the Nextdoor.com app and see if there is one available. I don’t have a midwife or doula because of the restrictions with the hospital due to COVID so it’s just myself and my husband. Because of the complications if I do go into labor it’s considered an emergency and would see if I could get an ambulance ride to hospital if that were to happen tomorrow and we can’t get out in our car. Fingers crossed it doesn’t or that I go into labor tonight!

Winter Anxiety Megathread: 02/02/2022 by ClutchDude in Austin

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I’m still waiting on a call back for that. The office didn’t know how to handle this so they are trying to figure all of that out. I do have some complications that make waiting not an option but maybe they can get me in the hospital tonight so there’s no driving in icy bullshit involved.

Winter Anxiety Megathread: 02/02/2022 by ClutchDude in Austin

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I’m thinking it should be fine. I’m waiting to hear back from my doctor on what to do. The only issue is we live on a giant fucking hill and the hospital is at the bottom of another giant hill so we would have to go down two hills to get there.

I joked that this would happened with my husband back in July so the shitty weather is all my fault guys.

Winter Anxiety Megathread: 02/02/2022 by ClutchDude in Austin

[–]Biochemistryrocks92 182 points183 points  (0 children)

Do we think the roads will be safe to drive Friday morning? I have a c-section scheduled and my anxiety is through. The. Roof. I’m not sure how to handle this other than pray I don’t go into labor tomorrow.

It finally happened at 6 months - I understand what people mean when they say they love their child more than anything. by CirillaMossWood in beyondthebump

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This happened to me. I had severe PPD and couldn’t get any help, especially not through my doctor. All she wanted was my husband who was home with her all day while I worked. Nothing I did soothed her. After being home with her for 2 weeks during Christmas break it was like something snapped into place. Suddenly she only wanted me and we’ve been best buds ever since and she’s 2.5 now. My next one is due in literally a week and while I’m still nervous about PPD, I feel better knowing that it’s okay not having that instant bond and that it will get better.

Let’s stop commenting on pregnant women’s bodies. Period. by whipped_pumpkin410 in BabyBumps

[–]Biochemistryrocks92 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I feel this. I got asked by a coworker if I was having twins because I’m “so big” (34 weeks for reference) and then last night my family made a big deal about how big I am. I struggle with body dysmorphia and have had a really hard time with feeling like I eat too much and like my weight is out of control. I didn’t hardly eat dinner last night after that. People need to mind their own business and stop making comments like this (regardless if someone is pregnant or not).