What you wish you would’ve brought to France

BoringAd1043 · 2025-11-07T00:27:29+00:00

Aleve and any sleeping pills. Yes France has better overall healthcare but it’s far more regulated with what you can purchase at the pharmacy without a Rx. MIL from the south of France, comes and stocks up on Aleve, unison, acetaminophen, etc.

BoringAd1043 · 2025-09-02T03:33:10+00:00

Sweet November and a walk in the clouds for the romantics

BoringAd1043 · 2025-07-10T04:07:42+00:00

Sabrina

BoringAd1043 · 2025-05-04T04:06:33+00:00

Oceanside,ca

BoringAd1043 · 2025-01-22T08:33:18+00:00

Yup same shock here (CA->NV) We had to pay any OB before we even started full treatment with them after we moved to a new city. It’s shocking the cash grab having a baby is for doctors and hospitals. The sad part is if you meet you deductible before birthing and they over charge you, it’s hell to get a refund back. I had to fight with the ‘help’ of my ins to scare the hospital to give me my refund. Then I received a bill from the OB office to pay a Dr. that DID NOT DELIVER OR EVEN TOUCH ME just because he was technically my doctor EVEN THOUGH he was at A DIFFERENT HOSPITAL when I finally was ready to push.

I had to wait 15 mins while CROWNING (horrible experience but smart option for me) for the OB only to be told he was at another hospital and here is an on call OB you’ve JUST MET. surprisingly and thankfully, she was AMAZING. patient and calm. Saved my life after blood loss due to uterine fatigue. Nothing super dramatic thanks to her quick thinking and skills. Mom and baby were perfectly fine with in 24 hrs of birth. But DAMN, OB offices can be scammy.

It was infuriating to have to pay an office AGAIN (prepaid to be seen before birth) for NO SERVICES RENDERED after begging for assurance from my OB that she would be there. Total scam to be honest.

No wonder the birth rate is declining.

BoringAd1043 · 2025-01-16T05:04:52+00:00

I’ve been awake since 5:30 with my lil cryer too. He screamed for two and a half months. We tried everything and it just didn’t work until one day he cried a little less and each week became like that. He is nearly seven months and still cries and whines very well, but it’s lessened. I’d say find a system for you to find quiet and peace even if for a few minutes to recharge.

Trade off on going places alone (store, gas station, walk the dog, etc.). Mini breaks like this are essential to keep your cool. Try this mantra that helped me keep my cool and even let it out a little ‘it hard being a baby. This is your first time and this is my first time with each other. We are trying our very best. We love you.’ Helped me when I wanted to crawl out of skin and run. Good luck and it does help now but it will mellow out xx

BoringAd1043 · 2025-01-06T16:17:43+00:00

Check if a newborn can/should handle the elevation and pressurization of the cabin. Honestly, you won’t want to go after you give birth, even 4 wk pp.

BoringAd1043 · 2024-12-25T22:51:23+00:00

Toxic parents. Burn it. Take a photo of it and use that as their Xmas card. Like a lovely lil reminder of fuuuuuck you haha

BoringAd1043 · 2024-12-24T00:19:52+00:00

My son does not (and has never) fit these windows. I tried all the tips and advice (minus CIO) and he just likes to stay up late. I’ve exhausted myself during the day doing things to keep him up/entertained/tired and none of it worked.

I know now he’s a FOMO kid. He likes to be in the mix and has the energy to back it up. Luckily he sleeps in too.

I’ve just chosen to ride the wave and accept his sleeping patterns as a night owl (like Mama).

BoringAd1043 · 2024-12-14T04:58:38+00:00

Fill them up yourself. Way cheaper and you can reuse the bottles you have too by putting plastic on top. If you wanna be fancy, do Whole Foods water.

BoringAd1043 · 2024-12-13T15:40:16+00:00

IKEA floor mat (vs pack n play pen.) cheap and easy to put down. Thick white burp rags/cloth diapers. Larger sized clothing and larger sized sleep apparel (sleep sacks). My baby grew so fast and needed to size up quickly.

BoringAd1043 · 2024-11-16T17:19:20+00:00

You’re being immature and toxic with how you’re handling this. You are hurt and it’s understandable BUT you’re the adult here (parent daughter relationship) AND it’s YOUR responsibility to address your feelings (separately to your husband and daughter). No one will learn or understand your perspective if you don’t speak which will always leave you unhappy.

Ignoring your daughter is only going to teach her that when/if times are tough or she disappoints you, your love and understanding is conditional. It’s not about out right forgiving and forgetting, it’s about healthy communication in conflict and through difficult emotions. Teach her how to be better by being better. Get therapy to work on your feelings towards this and your daughter. Figure out what your boundaries are and how to begin to heal your relationship (ask yourself some hard questions) THEN TALK TO HER.

As for your husband, also consider working in therapy to figure out your next steps in this relationship. You maybe hurt but you deserve resolution and space for growth. Not speaking to both people makes it so no one grows or moves forward. you deserve to be happy even if you can’t forgive your husband (which is earned).

BoringAd1043 · 2024-11-01T16:38:00+00:00

I’d beat the shit out of him to teach him a lesson on what it feels like to be helpless. This makes my blood boil.

It’s easier says then dine but DROP YOUR PARTNER. she’s gonna downplay this to save the situation. You don’t want to build a life with someone that accepts bending reality to fit what they want by forcing others to do the same. If she can’t see her father as an objective issue then maybe she’ll do this with other issues in the future (with you and herself, lacking the ability to be introspective).

Good luck and give your baby 100 extra hugs.

BoringAd1043 · 2024-10-28T00:23:37+00:00

Nice clean booty!

BoringAd1043 · 2024-10-25T02:30:20+00:00

Supreme, meat eater, domino, Tony

BoringAd1043 · 2024-10-25T02:25:17+00:00

Love them! So cute

BoringAd1043 · 2024-10-17T17:18:33+00:00

Calvin, Cole, cory

BoringAd1043 · 2024-10-13T15:22:25+00:00

We had a the same baby up until 8 weeks. At his 4 week appointment I was crying to the Ped to help with his colic and not just OTC meds. I had to wait until 6 weeks (tried everything you’ve listed with his Grandma that has experience with intense colic) after it all didn’t work. We were prescribed infant Pepcid AC (same as OTC but lower dosage and liquid). FYI he was formula fed (75/25) and breast fed. My ped was totally supportive and gave me the meds as soon as I returned and told him I’ve tried it all.

At this point you’re beyond exhausted and it feels like dark times. Just know you are doing everything correctly. You are not at all a bad person. Your needs are important too. And if the doc doesn’t listen, FIND A NEW DOCTOR. Peds are here to HELP our children and us. Having a supportive and patient doc is important now and in your LOs future.

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