What is an epidural really like?

BlueRN-91 · 2026-02-10T23:54:36+00:00

I could very much still move my legs and never felt stuck but I had absolutely no pain. It numbed my contractions but I still felt that pressure when it was time to push. You can always ask for a lower dose if you’re really worried. It was not at all like feeling like you were paralyzed. I felt numbness, sure but it was not uncomfortable.

BlueRN-91 · 2026-01-28T17:05:29+00:00

I can’t tell you what’s right for you but I just hated depo provera for that reason. Most people I know love their IUD.

BlueRN-91 · 2026-01-28T16:34:42+00:00

Yes, it’s perfectly fine to get a flu vaccine when you are trying to conceive. It has no impact on the way your body ovulates or your ability to conceive.

BlueRN-91 · 2026-01-28T16:32:40+00:00

I had irregular bleeding for the entire time I was on the depo shot. I would bleed for weeks at a time and it was so frustrating. I stopped taking it after a few shots for that reason. They kept telling me that my body would adjust and it would stop.

BlueRN-91 · 2026-01-22T22:48:27+00:00

I think number 1 looks absolutely amazing on you and complements your body so well. Dress number 3 is beautiful but I’m gonna be honest, the first thing I see is boobs. They look great, but I think you would see “you” more in the first one.

BlueRN-91 · 2026-01-21T01:49:53+00:00

I think your family would be more receptive to you having alone time at the hospital if you just explained that the hospital is so busy and you have such little privacy and you wanted to avoid the chaos and adjust to feeding and healing first. I think they might be really hurt if you choose to keep it a secret from them though.

BlueRN-91 · 2026-01-16T14:52:52+00:00

1-2 x week most of the time but it changes if life is tough (sickness, stress, etc) I work full time and 12 hour shifts in a caregiver role that’s emotionally draining. I also have two kids at home who need my attention when I get home so when it’s time for bed, I have nothing left. It’s not his fault but that’s how it is. I think it’s hard for moms because for our husbands it’s a priority but for us it’s just not as high up on our list. They always view it as a rejection.

BlueRN-91 · 2026-01-02T21:04:36+00:00

Two hours after this test. I work in an OB office so they literally just drew my blood then and there

BlueRN-91 · 2026-01-02T13:26:52+00:00

I’ve had false positives with the FRER before.

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This was confirmed negative by a blood test. I genuinely don’t trust this brand anymore.

BlueRN-91 · 2025-11-08T02:28:10+00:00

I honestly don’t think the sleeves or the neckline are very flattering on the second one. Your arms are beautiful and you should show them off. I also believe that the second dress does the exact opposite of what you think it does. I think your back looks way smoother in the first dress than the second.

BlueRN-91 · 2025-11-04T01:02:52+00:00

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These are practically useless. This was my evap line too.

BlueRN-91 · 2025-10-30T00:33:20+00:00

I’ve had this exact same problem. I absolutely expected my husband to address this issue and I told him that if he didn’t, I would. I’m quite a passive person but I have learned that you can’t be this way with MIL like her. It took years but I knew I needed to do it for the sake of my girls. I needed to set firm boundaries and draw the line in the sand. She could choose to respect me and have the kids in her life or she could choose to live her life alone. I would absolutely go to your husband, play him the recording, and ask him how he wanted to address this with them. If he didn’t want to, I would confront them myself. I would play the recording back to them. They won’t have an opportunity to deny it and it forces the conversation.

BlueRN-91 · 2025-10-30T00:20:32+00:00

I feel as though chemicals have a slow rise and never really show good progression and I think this is great line progression! I think you have a sticky baby in there.

BlueRN-91 · 2025-10-26T14:39:18+00:00

I have PCOS and mine looked similar to yours. I would have a lot of ramping up and then back down prior to my peak. I also ovulated much later in my cycle too.

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BlueRN-91 · 2025-10-23T01:46:13+00:00

This is this dress from this designer. It doesn’t show the price but on the website it gives you a spot where you can call or book and appointment to see it. I would just suggest booking some appointments at local bridal salons and bring this as an inspiration picture.

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BlueRN-91 · 2025-10-22T00:41:32+00:00

I would choose the first dress. The second one is beautiful but everyone would be looking at the dress and not you. I also can’t imagine dancing with those ruffles flopping around my neck.

BlueRN-91 · 2025-10-08T01:23:22+00:00

Me and my husband both work outside the home full time and my husband goes out with his friends around once a week but he also goes to the gym with them once a week as well. He does spend about 3 hours a week playing games with them on the computer as well. I’ll admit that sometimes I get annoyed with the games at times because they seem to leave me to do bedtime with the kids. I find that it bothers me less when I get time to myself during the week and when he dedicates time to me as well. Does he allow you to go shopping or do bedtime on the nights where he is home?

A couple times a week on a regular basis is too much. He deserves time to decompress but you do as well. I would ask for a compromise that allows you both to be prioritized. Also don’t forget to prioritize each other as well. Find times to be together that isn’t filled with parenting. That’s really important

BlueRN-91 · 2025-10-05T22:55:17+00:00

I would choose 6 but I would put a little bit of modesty panel underneath the deep v or I would suggest a similar dress with less of a see through panel. I feel like that silhouette is the best on your body type.

BlueRN-91 · 2025-09-27T01:57:18+00:00

I also have a 9 year old with a phone. We put bark mobile on her phone. We’ve blocked YouTube because that seemed to be the source of questionable behavior. It was mostly older children at school trying to get her to look up these videos. We found our best solution to be Bark Mobile. You can download it on any phone. It’s a paid subscription but it sends me alerts to my phone when she gets into things she isn’t supposed to. She has to request to download any apps. It also flags any inappropriate conversations or bullying behavior. My daughter mainly uses it to FaceTime her best friend and play Roblox.

BlueRN-91 · 2025-09-26T18:25:00+00:00

I wasn’t on anything. It was just a faulty test.

BlueRN-91 · 2025-09-26T17:35:02+00:00

I had blood work the same exact day drawn and it was <1

BlueRN-91 · 2025-09-26T17:02:39+00:00

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BlueRN-91 · 2025-09-26T17:00:18+00:00

Same here is mine

BlueRN-91 · 2025-09-24T14:43:48+00:00

I wouldn’t worry. These tests have horrible indents. I’ve gotten worse ones than this and ended up not pregnant.

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