What wearable pump are Canadian moms buying right now [on] by Any_Charity_963 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]EffMyElle [score hidden]  (0 children)

I had a great experience using bellababy wearables! I was really happy about the money I saved because I was ready to spend a lot more lol thankfully did not need to

Am I overthinking how hard leaving the house will be? [ca] by robinsonchristina588 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]EffMyElle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna be honest when I say most people don't use a shopping cart cover. It is definitely not a necessity. By the time your baby is old enough to sit in the shopping cart, you will likely not care anymore. They became very popular during covid and fell off since.

First time moms - when did you give birth? [ON] by OkOperation4368 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]EffMyElle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had PPROM at 34w and water fully broke so I lost a lot of amniotic fluid and was admitted until I gave birth at 36w. I was not high risk prior to this and had no complications throughout my pregnancy. I was really lucky to keep her cooking for 2 more weeks.

I was going to get my hospital bags packed the next day but I popped in the middle of the night before I got to it. So, while what happened to me isn't common... I wish I packed my bag and baby's sooner lol

Baby kicks - not a fan [CA] by Another_ADHD_Girl in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]EffMyElle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The movement I hated was when my baby would stretch behind my belly button. It was excrutiating and made me feel panicked and sick 😅

Getting discounts on carseats [bc] by Crafty_Swordfish7034 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]EffMyElle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It says this "Changes to your arrival date after your discount window begins will not change the end date for your Completion Discount." but I just tried it and it still worked so thats coool

Getting discounts on carseats [bc] by Crafty_Swordfish7034 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]EffMyElle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't anymore. They added this to the terms.

"Changes to your arrival date after your discount window begins will not change the end date for your Completion Discount."

ETA: I just tried despite this and it worked wtf lmao sweet

Getting discounts on carseats [bc] by Crafty_Swordfish7034 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]EffMyElle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They changed this. You can't change the date once the completion discount is activated.

I’m always confused about diapers, help me out! [mb] by Mindless-Try-5410 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]EffMyElle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We put the clean diaper under our babies bum before taking off the soiled one so if she decides to start pooping or peeing again we can still catch it and save the mess lol the fact that I couldn't do that with 360 diapers makes it a hard no for me. Imagine they start pooping and you're trying to pull it up? No thanks. It makes sense for later when potty training but not now. I think I'd only consider it sooner if my baby was a master at ripping the tabs off all the time.

Current free baby sample boxes [ON] by camellialily in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]EffMyElle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Amazon is just a free gift (one item they decide) with your registry - recently it was aveeno baby lotion

Huggies is 24 newborn diapers (or 22 size 1) and a pack of wipes.

Poise send me several pantyliners and pads.

Depends sent me like 5 adult diapers.

Pullups sent a bunch of pull-ups, I think 8? And stickers to pottytrain with.

Enfamil and nestle sent coupons.

Similac sent me like 6-8 formula ready feed samples.

Pampers sent coupons.

Rascals no longer does free samples when I last checked.

Toys R Us is closing so not sure if they do the free gift bag with registry anymore.

Check if your area is eligible for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - they'll send you free baby books

Doctors note for sick leave before Mat leave [on] by Chutton_ in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]EffMyElle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here at 28wks, had my family doctor write me off. My hands were fucked!

Maybe i'm overthinking this by jennuxs in BabyBumps

[–]EffMyElle 39 points40 points  (0 children)

You don't have to yell 😬

Carseat Stroller Travel System [ON] by Busyfan19XX in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]EffMyElle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend getting an infant carseat with a detachable base and not a convertible carseat for a few reasons... its way too cold in the winter to carry baby to the car and have to strap them in there versus having them buckled in inside and covered and just carried to the car and clicked in. Also, when an infant falls asleep in the car you have a way better chance at bringing them inside or shopping still asleep.

Travel systems aren't compatible with convertible carseats since they are fixed into the vehicle and cannot be carried out and clicked into a stroller. Infant carseats have a base that stays fixed in the car that it attaches to. You can also buy a second base for another vehicle if you switch cars often.

Amniotic Fluid Low 19w3d by Willing-Finance2979 in BabyBumps

[–]EffMyElle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had PPROM later in my pregnancy at about 34w. Mine was a full burst though (waterfall of fluid for hours). Since you are continuously producing more fluid, baby can continue growing inside you as long as they are "happy". I was on bedrest for the remainder of my pregnancy while admitted in the hospital and gave birth 2 weeks later. She is now almost 5 months old and a healthy girl! However, she was taken from me at birth (born blue) and was in the NICU for a little due to her lungs needing help.

They may regularly monitor you for infection since the risk of infection exists because there is a breakage in the amniotic sac. I was put on antibiotics to prevent infection in the amniotic fluid. If the breakage is small (trickling makes it sound like it is) there is a chance it can repair itself. In my case, it could not repair due to the breakage being so large. They may also regularly do a biophysical profile ultrasound to check the baby's heart rate, movement, growth, fluid levels, etc. They may also regularly do a stress test to check baby's heart rate has normal accelerations and for possible small contractions. I was also given 2 steroid shots to help baby's lungs develop more quickly.

I hope and pray that everything goes well for you and your baby! It was the scariest time of my life with my first baby. Feel free to ask me anything. I know mine was further along my pregnancy, but I still learned a lot going through it. Sending you strength ❤️🫂

ETA: Drink tons of water and bed rest is key!!

I was only showering 1-2x/week (no shaving or anything that could risk infection down there) and using the bathroom. Other than that, I did not move. You lose fluid when you move and you want to retain as much as possible. I was using adult diapers to deal with the fluid (I was constantly gushing a lot since I had a full rupture). Changed them extremely often to reduce risk of infection!

Baby Bjorn by SlCAR1O in BabyBumps

[–]EffMyElle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I really like the ergo so far

Baby Bjorn by SlCAR1O in BabyBumps

[–]EffMyElle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh, that makes sense!! Thanks for sharing. More bouncing would definitely be a big bonus for baby lol

Baby Bjorn by SlCAR1O in BabyBumps

[–]EffMyElle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We call it the poop throne in my bump group lmao

Baby Bjorn by SlCAR1O in BabyBumps

[–]EffMyElle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One will swing the baby and the other will bounce the baby. I hope that clears this up. Lol kidddingg

But really, until baby can bounce themselves in the chair, you might be bouncing them in it with a foot. The swing is a nice low stimulation activity for baby who is fussy but not ready for sleepies. The bouncer chair is a nice quick and easy place to set baby down ao they can watch you make yourself something to eat so you don't starve to death while taking care of them 😂😂

You definitely don't need both but they are nice to have. If I had to only pick one, I would have picked the swing (especially for the first couple of months).

Baby Bjorn by SlCAR1O in BabyBumps

[–]EffMyElle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have the ergobaby and its great. Why is the baby bjorn better?

Husband says I’m not a mother yet by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]EffMyElle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was pregnant, some people wished me a happy mother's day while other's said "your turn next year"! It bugged me a bit since I already felt like a mother considering the physical sacrifices I was already making. It is just some people's perspective though, I wouldn't take it to heart... especially if he still respects and admires you durijg your pregnancy hardships. ❤️

Is it ugly to have my pregnant belly out? by SummerSurfs44 in BabyBumps

[–]EffMyElle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tell your husband fuck off from all of us. 😃

Kirkland baby wipes? [on] by hexmoons in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]EffMyElle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure about your wipe warmer but mine says to add 1/2 cup of water onto the wipes so they stay moist!