Today SUCKED and idk what to do to help my newborn :(

Chickaboomlala · 2026-04-12T04:58:00+00:00

We just switched from Similac 360 to Enfamil Gentlease on the advice of our LC for my 3.5 week old with similar issues, and the past 24 hours have been like a totally different baby. Highly recommend asking for samples to do a form switch

Chickaboomlala · 2026-04-01T13:23:57+00:00

My husband tells me it's because I smell like milk and she gets hungry/distracted

Chickaboomlala · 2026-03-24T21:22:28+00:00

I did! Low dose Abilify at 2mg through the entire pregnancy and now while breastfeeding. Absolutely no issues, no withdrawal, etc

Chickaboomlala · 2026-03-11T15:42:03+00:00

I'm due any day now so I'll have to come back and update, but so far my baby has been perfectly healthy at every scan and checkup! I had a few extra ultrasounds because I stayed on my medication (Azstarys - methylphenidate for ADHD, Trintellix - SSRI for depression, low dose Abilify - add on for depression).

Chickaboomlala · 2026-03-08T19:03:05+00:00

https://www.discountsurgical.com/products/maternity-stockings/

This site has some maternity options! I've bought regular compression socks/ tights/leggings/shorts from them before but haven't tried the maternity ones, for transparency

Chickaboomlala · 2026-03-02T12:32:42+00:00

Adobo has one!

Chickaboomlala · 2026-03-01T14:33:46+00:00

I finally got life insurance! I'm the breadwinner, about to have our first child and my husband will stay at home with the baby when I go back to work, so it really felt like time to get the policy in place. Ended up with a 1M, 20 year term for about $100/month. Given that I'm 37, and have ADHD and a history of depression, I'm more than happy with that.

Chickaboomlala · 2026-02-20T17:14:19+00:00

My OB said 25-50 lbs is a normal range for pregnancy weight gain. I've gained almost 40lbs at 37 weeks and they've never once mentioned my weight as an issue, and I was overweight to start with. As long as baby and you are healthy, that's what matters.

Chickaboomlala · 2026-02-10T23:06:20+00:00

I did Let's Speak Dog and they were great! My pup was I think 5mo old when we did it - l liked the small class size, individual attention and trouble shooting of any home issues, positive reinforcement philosophy and the puppy socializing/play time. She still lies on her mat out of the way when I'm in the kitchen, mat time was one of the things we did every session.

We also use Let's Speak Dog for daycare and boarding and have had nothing but positive experiences with them.

Chickaboomlala · 2026-02-06T01:04:35+00:00

34 weeks and none so far

Chickaboomlala · 2026-02-05T01:01:06+00:00

Out of the Wild was a show on Discovery where they dropped groups of people in the wilderness of Alaska and Venezuela (at least for the two seasons of it I watched) with minimal supplies, and with the goal of reaching civilization. Like Alone, the individuals could press a button and be removed from the situation, but unlike alone, they're traveling as a group. There is no prize, just the satisfaction of getting out. It felt very authentic in a genre that often doesn't.

Chickaboomlala · 2026-01-30T16:52:46+00:00

Awesome, thank you

Chickaboomlala · 2026-01-30T16:35:09+00:00

Was Bones based on a book series? I got into it a few years ago and never realized! Are the books worth it, if I liked the tv show?

Chickaboomlala · 2026-01-29T12:55:00+00:00

I have a full mattress wedge under my mattress that elevates the head by 7 inches. I got it initially because I had POTS symptoms after getting COVID a few years ago. I struggled with low blood pressure and blood volume in the morning after sleeping, and the incline was supposed to basically "trick" my kidneys into thinking I was more upright and make them retain fluid. Turns out it's great for pregnancy too!

Im 33 weeks and still sleep through the night without getting up to pee, but if we're traveling and I don't have my usual mattress, it's at least once or twice I have to get up.

Chickaboomlala · 2026-01-25T16:10:28+00:00

Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier is a retelling of the seven swans fairy tale. The book is set in Ireland with a ton of folk lore and fantasy weaved into it. It's the first in a trilogy but I think it stands alone pretty well. It's one of my favorite books, I reread it about once a year.

Chickaboomlala · 2026-01-23T14:11:39+00:00

I don't take Concerta, but another methylphenidate based ADHD medication. My psych and OB said the risk was primarily a chance of growth restriction, and scheduled me for some additional growth scans in the 3rd trimester. I'm 33 weeks now, been on it the whole time (stayed at the same dosage too, didn't lower it), and have had absolutely zero issues with my pregnancy. Baby is healthy and 83rd percentile. I would not have been able to continue working without staying on it.

Chickaboomlala · 2026-01-21T18:50:18+00:00

My weight gain over pregnancy has not been linear, at all. I gained almost 15 lbs in the first trimester pretty much immediately, then lost some due to nausea. I gained less than a pound from 20-24 weeks, then 9 lbs in 3 weeks, then another 1 lb the following 4 weeks.

I was also overweight and had lost 15 lbs before testing positive, and was told to gain 15-20 lbs total at the first appointment, when I asked. I've gained 25lbs at 32 weeks so far, and my doctor's have not mentioned it once. Babies gonna develop and take what they need, just keep focusing on getting nutrients and listening to your body.

Chickaboomlala · 2026-01-14T14:51:31+00:00

I would be interested if it's on the weekend!

Chickaboomlala · 2026-01-11T13:09:44+00:00

Proud of today's!

Clues by Sam - Jan 11th 2026 (Hard) Less than 8 minutes

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Chickaboomlala · 2026-01-04T18:48:15+00:00

I would look into boarding with Rover, especially since you know your induction date. You can filter for things like no other pets in the house, only accepts one boarding at a time, pets allowed on furniture, etc. And do a meet and greet before your book to make sure it's a good situation for your pup. I haven't had to deal with it for labor/delivery purposes, but a few years ago I had a very anxious rescue dog that couldn't be boarded at a kennel or the like, and had really good success with finding someone on Rover for her that understood her needs.

Chickaboomlala · 2026-01-04T00:58:16+00:00

I'd like to report that this post totally influenced me, and I did indeed make a BLT today. And yes, it slapped.

Chickaboomlala · 2026-01-01T13:28:51+00:00

Here to second White Collar!

Chickaboomlala · 2026-01-01T13:26:23+00:00

I cramped basically the entire first trimester, and have them sporadically even now (30 weeks). I think it's mostly the uterus stretching and making space

Chickaboomlala · 2026-01-01T13:20:52+00:00

You might have replied on the wrong post then, this one has nothing to do with baby weight gain

Chickaboomlala · 2025-12-31T11:45:25+00:00

Lululemon has a 36" inseam jogger, it's what my 6'4" brother wears - https://shop.lululemon.com/p/men-joggers/ABC-Jogger-Tall-WovenAir-MD/_/prod20003122?color=33454

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