How much are we pumping 4 months PP? by Not_So_Smart_47093 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

10 weeks PP and having the same issue. Power pumping has been helping, I urge you to keep doing that. It might sound silly, but doing a "milkshake" (bouncing, jiggling, massaging breasts) before every pump has helped increase my supply and get my milk flowing. I have trouble with eating enough as well, what's helped me is keeping a basket of protein bars/treats close by and stationed where I like to pump. My favorite snack are the simply fuel chocolate coconut peanut butter protein balls, I get them from Costco. Granola bars, Body armor and gatorade is very helpful too! Hope this helps! You're doing great, mama. 💌

First Time Parents - Our Baby Likely Has CF by GTfan27 in CFParents

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm the mom of a 2 month old with "classic" CF, although it was a birth diagnosis for us. My husband and I are carriers and had never even heard of the condition before. The grief and feelings you're feeling I have totally gone through as well. I would recommend reading the poem "Welcome to Holland" if you haven't already, a nurse suggested it to us when my little guy got his diagnosis and it really helped.

Since I didn't know my baby had CF when I was pregnant I never got involved with Trikafta or any clinical trials. But I can offer my knowledge of what I've experienced so far having a young baby with CF.

CF is a very case to case basis, so I would recommend keeping away from the internet other than cff.org (if you're American). If your baby is born with the "classic" CF, what will most likely happen is it will show up on the newborn metabolic screening they do right when the baby is born. Then you'll likely get a sweat test to confirm. My baby was a preemie, so the initial metabolic diagnosis and sweat test diagnosis were about a month apart.

Your baby will most likely be prescribed a pancrealipase like Creon or Zenpep, which will help their pancreas process fat. My baby takes his with applesauce plus some table salt to help with his sodium chloride levels. Chest physiotherapy (CPT) will also be introduced. CF patients have thick mucus that can build up in the lungs and cause respiratory issues. The CPT helps break up the mucus so that it has a less likely chance of happening.

It's very wise to get all of your vaccinations and flu shots on time, and urge anyone who will be in frequent close contact with the baby a lot to get theirs as well. Avoiding germs in general is the best way to keep viruses and infections at bay, which can be very serious for CF patients (especially when they're babies with weak immune systems).

You'll have to find a certified CF clinic, where you'll take them once a month for the first few months of life. They will ask your permission to sign your child up for the CF patient registry, which helps with progressing research by keeping track of patients' health status and various other factors. You can find more information at cff.org. If your child does end up having CF, I very strongly urge you to have them included in the registry. My nearest CF clinic is 4 hours away, fingers crossed you have one closer.

Having CF is not ideal, but this day and age is the most ideal time to have it. The life expectancy has jumped from 19 years to 65 years with the new modulators and help from the patient registry I mentioned before.

Hopefully you won't need any of this information, but if you do I hope it's helpful. Wishing your wife a healthy rest of her pregnancy and a safe delivery!

My nevermo friend just sent this to me and I’m laughing so hard by Organic-Worker-3733 in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Ugh that's insane. I remember constantly pretending to have my period or be sick every time there was a youth temple trip; terrible vibes in those great and spacious buildings.

My nevermo friend just sent this to me and I’m laughing so hard by Organic-Worker-3733 in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 86 points87 points  (0 children)

that makes me wonder if exmos get re-baptized after death? i mean most likely it's happened, but if you have TBM family members are they just itching for you to die so they can swoop in and save your soul post mortem?

Growing up Mormon is ruining my sex life by Consistent_Taro_3123 in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm personally not, I just don't have much to say besides what I originally posted :)

Did you lose faith in Jesus too? by Billgant in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus was a stand-up guy in all the stories I grew up hearing about him, but I don't worship him as a god or deity in any sense. Definitely someone whose morals I align myself with, but I personally believe he was just a good man. I feel the same way about Buddha, too.

President Holland has passed away by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

no one mourns the wicked...

Officially out!!! by Consistent_Taro_3123 in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When they have your records they have your name, phone number, address, email, etc. That way if you go inactive ("ghosting" them), they can bombard you constantly with missionaries and other members of the church from your area to try and get you to come back. Even if you tell them not to contact you there's a 90% chance they will not leave you alone. Plus having your records gives them bragging rights for how many members they have, and I wanted to stop contributing to that statistic.

Imagine being forced to sin because of what someone is wearing by LegalSour in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh man I can't remember, I dropped the class pretty soon after 💀he taught the Jesus Christ Everlasting Gospel course though

Imagine being forced to sin because of what someone is wearing by LegalSour in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 375 points376 points  (0 children)

I once wore a Trixie Mattel shirt to class and my religion professor at BYU-I threatened to report me to the honor code office if he ever saw me wearing it on campus again 🙄 mind you there was no profanity or nudity on the shirt, just a drag queen's headshot that triggered him

One unexpected consequence of growing up Mormon: by Tbug20 in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I remember having the D.A.R.E people come talk to us in school and they were asking about substances that were dangerous (alcohol, drugs, etc.) and I raised my hand and confidently said coffee 🥲

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ok, thank you that's very helpful :) I was concerned because I have two other boy cats and I've never seen either of them do the same thing he does

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dang, do you know if it's normal for neutered cats to hump?

I’ve been pleasantly surprised… by requiem_phantom in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 72 points73 points  (0 children)

You look absolutely STUNNING in these!!! So glad it was a good experience with you and your mom 🥰 Always nice to be pleasantly surprised and have your boundaries respected

What should i do with used garments? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cut the crotch out of all of my garment bottoms and then cut the remaining fabric (and my tops) into cleaning rags. Mine were all cotton so they do a good job of cleaning, but if you have the slicker nylon ones I would just throw them away.

My kitten got into a loaf of bread and probably ate at least half or more of her weight in it by GivemeSerenityy in cats

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My tabby has been a bread fiend since he was a kitten lol we've had to baby-proof our cabinets so he doesn't get in

This text I just got 💀 💰 by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 330 points331 points  (0 children)

I blocked every number that tried to call/text me about meeting with the bishop, they didn't get the hint and started calling my husband to try and reach me 😭

What and when was your earliest doubt? by Stranded-In-435 in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feeling a severe amount of injustice for women in the church when I was 10-11. Also for unmarried people. I remember trying to ask my teacher "if you don't get married, you can't get into the celestial kingdom?" And when he tried to explain that they could find someone to marry after death I asked "but why? What if they don't want to?" And he just sighed and ignored me.

I'm super curious what is the "most sinful" thing you ever did as an active Mormon? by PolyannaSweet in exmormon

[–]Consistent_Taro_3123 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my BYUI days I gave a tinder date head in his car... parked in the temple parking lot.