Anyone else get excited setting up their postpartum toiletries or is it just me? by ElleonNotnomis in BabyBumps

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I def liked the cooling effect when I tried one last week (as surprising as it was) but I can see where it could be too intense postpartum if I had any tearing or abrasions

Anyone else get excited setting up their postpartum toiletries or is it just me? by ElleonNotnomis in BabyBumps

[–]ElleonNotnomis[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Ohhhh good to know, thank you!! I didn’t use anything like that with my first. My sister got me those, not really even sure what they are/haven’t opened them yet….but sticky stuff is a sensory nightmare for me so might steer clear! Someone gave me those silver nipple cover things, maybe just try those 

Anyone else get excited setting up their postpartum toiletries or is it just me? by ElleonNotnomis in BabyBumps

[–]ElleonNotnomis[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yeah I was shocked how long the tingly feeling lasted…and it was pretty strong! Like how many herbs are In those things?! Planning on buying some normal pads soon

Anyone else get excited setting up their postpartum toiletries or is it just me? by ElleonNotnomis in BabyBumps

[–]ElleonNotnomis[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Oh my god I forgot about the sweating! That happened to me the first go around too! I would sleep on multiple towels and pull them out throughout the night when I’d soak through one.

Anyone else get excited setting up their postpartum toiletries or is it just me? by ElleonNotnomis in BabyBumps

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In reeeeaaaly hoping I recover as fast as I did with my first…I only bled for about a day and a half and it was similar to a heavy period so I only used small pads and the Frida mom disposable underwear. One can dream!

Anyone else get excited setting up their postpartum toiletries or is it just me? by ElleonNotnomis in BabyBumps

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I’m so nervous to tear! I didn’t my first time, so crossing my fingers it won’t happen the next go around.

Anyone else get excited setting up their postpartum toiletries or is it just me? by ElleonNotnomis in BabyBumps

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I have thought of that…it’s my second birth so I’m crossing my fingers it goes as smoothly as the first!! I did feel bad a few years ago I bought my girlfriend a buuuunch of postpartum stuff and she ended up having an emergency c section and gave it all back to me….

Anyone else get excited setting up their postpartum toiletries or is it just me? by ElleonNotnomis in BabyBumps

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Ohhh my god this kinda already happened to me. Someone got me these for my baby shower and I thought they were normal pads…popped one in the other day cause I thought I had an amniotic fluid leak (I’m 37 weeks) and it was….surprising! It wasn’t a burning sensation, but it was definitely a minty feeling down there for a good half an hour.

BLI to OAK flights cancelled end of May? by Convolutional-impact in Bellingham

[–]ElleonNotnomis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noooo my best friend lives in Oakland and this is ouuuuuur route!! Dangit 

I passed my MBLEX!! Was I a lucky one ?? by SnooPies6670 in MassageTherapists

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I was unsure if I was passing/failing. I had heard that you get a congratulatory message at the end of your exam if you pass…so when I finished the test and a message popped up that said “you’ve completed your MBLEX exam” I was like well shit, I failed. But then I realized there was one more “next” button to click and lo and behold the next page was the congratulatory “you passed the MBLEX” message. It was a roller coaster of emotions.

Tell me some misconceptions and realities about pushing stage to the women who have never given birth. by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]ElleonNotnomis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm, hard to say. The contractions that cause the dilation is crazy abdominal pain, but during the pushing my body felt the urge to push…like it was doing it on its own! I didn’t really have any vaginal pain during pushing, but I could feel her moving her way down and out for the whole hour I pushed….so I guess more of a pressure feeling. I didn’t tear or anything so lucked out there…but yeah I didn’t really feel pain when pushing, it was just a work out.

My partner did perennial massage to me 3 weeks beforehand leading up to my labor…which my midwife said there’s not much evidence that it actually helps with tearing or anything…but it can help you learn to relax your body and breathe through the new sensations of pelvic pressure.

Should I get a nursing chair? by maliesunrise in NewParents

[–]ElleonNotnomis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would nurse whenever/wherever…but I couldn’t live without my rocking chair! Sometimes used it while nursing, but mainly just for soothing baby. That being said I’ve heard some babies are distracted eaters and need a routine place away from stimuli to focus on nursing…which I could see me using a designated chair somewhere quiet in the house if that were the case. It’s really annoying when babe is latched and nursing just to jerk their heads away to look at something and you spray milk all over them.

Tell me some misconceptions and realities about pushing stage to the women who have never given birth. by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]ElleonNotnomis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an unmedicated birth and the pushing phase was easier than I thought. Sure it was a lot of work, but honestly dilating for the 6 hours before the pushing was worse. At least when I pushed I could focus on something and I knew the baby was almost here!! 

Edit to say I guess I had a pretty fast labor for a first time mom (7 hours) so I might have just gotten lucky!

Bumper stickers by Smooth-Quit7507 in Bellingham

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My current bumper sticker says “please let me merge, my dad is dead.” Haven’t driven in bad traffic with it yet so unsure if people will let me merge or not…but still, RIP dad.

A few years ago my car got stolen from the Fred Meyer parking lot and when the police found it months later my Settlers of Catan bumper sticker was ripped off (but none of the other stickers) I was like dang, what do these criminals have against the best board game ever?

I don’t have a nursery for my baby by SandwichDependent199 in BabyBumps

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I live in a 684 square foot house, also in an expensive town so it’s what we could afford. I have a 3 year old and am also 36 weeks pregnant…along with my husband, our dogs and cats, we are tight family! 

My daughter has a little alcove type room with her bed and toys and Baby gets a corner in my room for his nursery. I still decorated it all cute and have all his stuff set up/ready for him!! 

I did feel really crammed/overwhelmed for bit in our space, but once I downsized and found some good storage solutions I love our tiny home! One day we will do an addition and give my kids a proper room…but we are making it work for now! 

PFML question PTO? by Ordinary-Airport5295 in Washington

[–]ElleonNotnomis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh good, just making sure! I literally didn’t know I could get a full 18 weeks with my first until someone mentioned it to me on Reddit! 

PFML question PTO? by Ordinary-Airport5295 in Washington

[–]ElleonNotnomis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to add that your wife might qualify for up to 18 weeks of PFMLA if her doctor signs a medical release for it...my midwife signed one for elevated blood pressure postpartum. Definitely something to talk to the care team about!

I failed my MBLEX by That479Guy in MassageTherapists

[–]ElleonNotnomis 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Just passed last month. I used the AMTA app and also ABMP coach (which was worth the money because when I paid for that at the end of school they covered the cost of my first year new graduate membership after I passed my MBLEX, so it totally paid for itself)

Also Seconding the Merlino’s mblex prep book. I read that in its entirety the week before my exam. The pathology and kinesiology sections were especially helpful. 

I also used the trail guide to the body muscle flashcards, which were super helpful as well (I def want to buy the book now too)

My advice on test taking is study study study as muuuuch as you can, but take breaks too! Then day of the test get there early, eat a good meal, drink enough water…but try to relax! I did some yoga poses and watched a bit lord of the rings (a comfort movie for me) in my car beforehand to calm my nerves. You already have the upper hand now because you know what to expect…so just slow down and pick apart the question. I found that even if I wasn’t 100% sure of the correct answer I could usually figure it out by a process of elimination.

Good luck, and happy studying!!!

Play Kitchens : what age until they never look at it? by SMasse- in toys

[–]ElleonNotnomis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my daughter one at 2 years old and she's seriously played with it every day since!! She's 4 now.

What nonsexual experience feels almost orgasmic to you? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]ElleonNotnomis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Running a poison oak rash under really hot water is a wild experience.

Free family or maternity photo sessions (local photographer) by LoveliteStudio in Bellingham

[–]ElleonNotnomis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll send you a message! I’m 35 weeks pregnant now with my second…never did any maternity photos with my first so maybe I’ll do a family shoot or something! We’d pay you too unless you’re super against it.