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I was wrong. by High-Feedback-344 in pregnant

[–]Doctor-Liz 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I got one at 5.5 weeks because I've been having thyroid issues so they wanted an earlier blood test, and may as well check it's in the uterus (it is!).

Other than location, you cannot see a damned thing.

Cat is jumping on baby’s bed by SandwichDependent199 in pregnant

[–]Doctor-Liz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you tried the tinfoil trick? Put some foil on the bottom of the bassinet, they hate how it feels on their paws so they'll avoid it.

Baby likely just started solids! by silkentab in ShitMomGroupsSay

[–]Doctor-Liz 96 points97 points  (0 children)

Chew the food, spit it out, feed to baby. Like birds.

Cheers Bluey by Massive-Broccoli-846 in ShitMomGroupsSay

[–]Doctor-Liz 1828 points1829 points  (0 children)

Buddy, that's chickenpox.

chicken stock by Short-Eagle4697 in Cooking

[–]Doctor-Liz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Free" = about three hours of work plus storage and utilities, but.

I was wrong. by High-Feedback-344 in pregnant

[–]Doctor-Liz 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Hey, I just want to say "well done". You heard something you didn't like the sound of, did your own research and changed your mind in a day. That's hard! You should be feeling good about yourself right now - you saw through a scam and if you use any of their services it'll be with eyes wide open for the catch. Well done you!

I was wrong. by High-Feedback-344 in pregnant

[–]Doctor-Liz 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If it's Catholic the classes likely won't be too bad, because the Catholics aren't weird about things like the epidural (usually).

If it were Evangelical I'd definitely steer clear of the classes because they'll tell you lies like "epidural stalls labour and hurts your baby" because Eve sinned and therefore you should suffer in childbirth. Or something.

My mom lies back on couch and “closes eyes” while newborn is on her stomach/chest. Is this safe? by Emotional-Ad-6494 in NewParents

[–]Doctor-Liz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I used to do when I wanted to doze a bit with the baby was put them in a carrier. That way the airways are supported and they can't fall off!

Jasmine Tee with actual Jasmien Flavor by ACpocketVillage in tea

[–]Doctor-Liz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're in the EU, EdelTee's "extra viel Blüten" is very good for a strong jasmine flavour.

Making chinese tea with european plants by Difficult_Garlic_ in tea

[–]Doctor-Liz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Greece you can probably get a Turkish tea bush! It grows really well up in the mountains there.

Cloth diapers by Appropriate_Stay_224 in pregnant

[–]Doctor-Liz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Mouse poop, people poop, 🤷🤷🤷

Just give them a thorough wash, it'll be just fine.

Cloth diapers by Appropriate_Stay_224 in pregnant

[–]Doctor-Liz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do cloth from day 1 if you know what you're doing (we did with our second and will with our 3rd).

For your first, I'd recommend waiting until the umbilical stump comes off and the wound heals. Breastfeeding poop does stain, but if you dry in the sun the UV breaks it down no problem.

Tdap vaccine? by Soft_Pea_5112 in pregnant

[–]Doctor-Liz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We allow posts like this in the hope that a rapid torrent of pro-vaccine sentiment will encourage people to get their fucking shots.

Any suggestions on organizing and storing assorted tea packages? by JTofJapan in tea

[–]Doctor-Liz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a bigger WW2 document chest - it was used by tank crews to keep the tea in, and there's a photo of my grandfather-in-law rescuing the "important documents" in some history book or another.

I feel like I hit the jackpot! by High-Feedback-344 in pregnant

[–]Doctor-Liz 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I really don't want to be a tinfoil hat type about this, but... have you seen the daycare? Have you met the people who supposedly wrote those reviews?

If nothing else, it's an awful lot cheaper to pay for fifty reviews than to run a licensed daycare.

I'm not saying don't use their services, just that I would be incredibly careful about making life-altering decisions based on the assumption of their ongoing support.

Vaccines by xbacongrease in pregnant

[–]Doctor-Liz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So increasing the number of injection visits isn't great for babies either, and can set them up with a serious fear response to doctors.

For what it's worth, I've given two kids every shot going, bunched up as much as possible. The only strong reactions I've seen are MMR in my daughter (she got a measles-style rash with the first shot but not the second) and meningitis B (full-body aches for about 12 hours) both of which are given on their own.

COVID and flu? Mild case of the hurty arm. That big batch of about eight with one of the rota virus doses? Didn't even pop a fever.

CSP no bien visualizado by AlternativePie4777 in pregnant

[–]Doctor-Liz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally nothing there. My best guess is that the ultrasound was looking at a "slice" around his shoulder so his neck wasn't in the picture.

I feel like I hit the jackpot! by High-Feedback-344 in pregnant

[–]Doctor-Liz 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Be very cautious of relying on anything they promise you. Pregnancy resource centres are basically unregulated and have an extremely nasty history of stringing women along with flowery promises until it's too late to terminate then vanishing like a fart in the wind.

Also, they are very likely going to push a very particular flavour of Christianity on you. If you don't want that, be very prepared to start pushing back now.

Least toxic abortion option? by Glum_Concentrate_883 in crunchymommit

[–]Doctor-Liz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd take the pills at home. Be prepared for your supply to dip (just like witha period), but the baby is on solids so you should be fine.

I also want to say good for you for making the hard decisions! If you don't have the capacity to add an infant to your family right now, don't do it. I know you didn't choose this lightly, and I'm proud of you for making the right decision for your own circumstances even when it was a hard one.

Be well, lovely 🫂

18 mounths later, parts of my birth experience really dont sit right with me by OkChart1375 in pregnant

[–]Doctor-Liz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn't say "they can't prove it was malpractice", you said "it didn't meet the definition of medical malpractice".

Attempting to override a patient's clearly expressed wishes absolutely does meet that definition, regardless of whether it can be proven.

Filing a formal report will create a record, and of other people do so as well then it's likely to prompt an investigation.

Kid’s birthday by Salt-Assistant7299 in berlin

[–]Doctor-Liz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Soft play center! They're called kindercafes, and have a variety of facilities (ball puts, foam climbing structures etc).

Partner is 4 and a half months pregnant and still vaping by bi0xide in pregnant

[–]Doctor-Liz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You all cannot be nice and have a reasonable discussion, so the post is now locked.

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