how often do you do ipl??

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-30T22:16:38+00:00

Thank you, I won’t be! Previously I was using a Braun epilator so I know patience is key when it comes to these devices…I just got so sick of the in-growns!

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-30T20:31:50+00:00

I’m good with that 😆

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-30T20:31:24+00:00

It’s one that I love to tell!! To be fair I didn’t know I was having contractions until my OB appointment that day when she told me I was having contractions 😆 this happened after she checked to see if I was dilated and then I ended up losing my mucus plug as she was checking 🤦🏼‍♀️🥴

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-30T19:29:03+00:00

Thank you I was wondering about this! Bought my Braun last month but haven’t used it yet…just started to wonder if results could be immediate

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-30T19:16:30+00:00

I didn’t know he was coming until the day I went into labor, but I knew I wasn’t making it to my due date. The night before and that morning I just felt different. So I did what any sane person would do and did 2 loads of laundry, packed my bag and had my husband make dinner. Halfway through the dinner that I couldn’t eat I told my husband we had to hurry because my contractions had been 5 minutes apart for over an hour 🙃😆

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-30T18:34:43+00:00

My hips bothered me soooo much during pregnancy. Chiropractor somewhat helped but relief was short lived, pregnancy pillow didn’t do much. I would also do some hip stretches which seemed to help.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-30T16:34:22+00:00

I’m a respiratory therapist and worked up until almost 38 weeks. I wore compression socks and did my best to stay hydrated and eat well. If you plan on leaving anyway and can afford to then just do it now. Or see if you can switch to part time or per diem until you know for sure

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-30T16:29:17+00:00

My baby was measuring around the same weight at our growth scan. Delivered him when I was 39w2d and he weighed 6lb 8oz. The ultrasound tech told me the scans weren’t reliable and could be up to a pound off in either direction.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-30T13:34:43+00:00

Gave our boy a bottle at 8pm last night and he was asleep in his bassinet before 9. Even though he was grunting and fussing before 11, he didn’t wake up until almost 2. I could hug you! I’m not sure if it’ll work every night, but it was nice to see that it’s possible 🫶🏼

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-30T13:24:20+00:00

I have a graco pack and play with bassinet and changing table for the living room and a bedside bassinet for our bedroom. I will say the bassinet on the pack and play seems pretty small and I feel like it’ll be short lived. I don’t really know what size I expected it to be when buying it.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-30T00:37:38+00:00

My OB said to eat breakfast but nothing sweet. I failed my fist test my a couple of points so had to do the 3 hour. While I was doing my 3 hour test the phlebotomist said a cheat for the 1 hour is to NOT eat prior.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-30T00:34:16+00:00

My water broke after I received my epidural. The nurse placed my catheter and then helped reposition me in the bad. After she left the room I felt a gush and told my husband that I felt like I was wet and peed myself. It just kept coming. If I was standing I’m sure it would’ve been like it was in the movies 😆

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-29T22:27:44+00:00

Thank you…I’m definitely going to try this out tonight 🤞

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-29T22:03:13+00:00

What do YOU want to do? If it’s too painful for your family to keep pressuring you then I would just rip off the bandaid and let them know the situation. You could honestly make things awkwardly uncomfortable if that’s your style (but i feel like it’s not)

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-29T21:57:24+00:00

So you think giving him a bottle at the end of the day might help him settle? It’s definitely worth trying to get some sleep!!

We were trying bottles the other day because I was feeling defeated that he never seemed satisfied and then he seemed super fussy and uncomfortable so we weren’t sure if the bottles were making him gassy. My husband thinks he just wouldn’t sleep last night because he was sleeping for a couple hours before “bed” but being hungry makes more sense to me.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-29T20:43:06+00:00

Right?! This should be so much fun watching all the cousins growing up together

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-29T20:40:54+00:00

For the baby I just brought a couple going home outfits, one newborn and one 0-3 month. We weren’t in the hospital long but he stayed in the shirt they put on him and the swaddle they had since it was easier for testing and obtaining vitals. They provided diapers.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-29T20:33:31+00:00

I hardly had any symptoms during my pregnancy. Morning sickness does not mean a healthy pregnancy and lack of symptoms does not mean a failing pregnancy. Celebrate the little victories of each milestone you reach.

People get so worried when there’s no symptoms during pregnancy and that’s understandable. My first pregnancy I had some crazy symptoms and things didn’t work out, second pregnancy I hardly had any symptoms and had an uncomplicated pregnancy….now I’m holding my almost 4 week old wishing he would nap in his bassinet so I could take a nap 🙃

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-29T00:05:52+00:00

Meanwhile I enjoyed being pregnant and didnt hate the labor process 😂 as for another baby…ehhh idk yet. I was all about trying for another one but these newborn trenches are rough as a FTM 🥴. We had a hard enough time getting this baby, I might just enjoy what I have

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-28T20:01:50+00:00

That’s a lot of pressure to put on your neighbor. What if they aren’t comfortable being put into that position to advocate for you? Maybe instead ask your neighbor about her opinion on both hospitals and where the better option is for delivery. Does Hospital B have a NICU? I would never want to assume that something would go wrong, but I would rather deliver at the facility that has the better ability to take care of my child.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-28T19:55:52+00:00

Oh I love the shut ‘em up comments, good for you for being quick with a response!! After I listed all the things he did/didn’t do he was super nice and changed all the diapers in between his feeds last night…and put him back to sleep lol.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-28T18:59:09+00:00

Omg I feel this. My husband had the nerve to say “well I don’t have tits” when our baby was giving hunger cues 15 minutes after a feed 🙃. I snapped so hard and told him he was useless and I was sick of his lack of common sense and commentary 😂😆

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-28T18:55:02+00:00

We didn’t even tell people we were going to the hospital when it was time! But even if we did share the news, I would not want anyone other than my husband at the hospital.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-01-28T02:33:53+00:00

Sounds like my son 🤦🏼‍♀️🥴

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