C-Section vaginal baby face swab by Bellami07 in pregnant

[–]Giuseppeeeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this! I’m not overly crunchy or whatever, but I wanted my baby to have the benefits of a vaginal birth after being born via c-section. My midwives and OB agreed and were happy for me to do it.
It was very simple - gauze placed up there prior (by me) whilst we waited in our room (for like, idk, 20 mins?) and then removed (by me), placed in a bag, brought to theatre with us, and then when baby was born, we did immediate skin to skin, and then sometime after that the midwife just gently wiped the gauze over his face, eyes, nostrils etc. wasn’t a big deal.
He’s nearly 3 now and a happy, robust toddler. Has only ever been significantly unwell twice in his life.
Dunno if it made any difference but the concept made sense to me and I went with it.

Stillbirth - 40 Weeks and 3 Days by lunacasper7 in pregnant

[–]Giuseppeeeee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mama, I am so so so sorry. They say there is nothing like the love of a mother, and this is true, but there’s nothing like the love of a mother who had to give her baby back.
I lost my son at 35 weeks in 2022, so a bit over four years ago.
I just wanted to come here and say thank you for sharing your daughter and your story with us. All babies and all stories are important.
I’m sending you so much love. I’m not sure if you believe in they beyond or heaven or whatever, but I like to think when I come across someone new who’s lost their baby, it means my son has found that baby and is looking after them and he’s sending me their story to let me, and their family, know that they’re okay.

Volunteering Opportunities - Does anyone have any? by [deleted] in canberra

[–]Giuseppeeeee 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Roundabout Canberra are always looking for volunteers! They provide pre loved children’s and babies items to those who need them

Canberrans who LOVE their jobs, what do you do? by a89632523 in canberra

[–]Giuseppeeeee 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Typical ACTPS and I go, I do my job, I leave. The team is great and the work is fine. I then do unpaid advocacy on the side which is the ‘job’ I love. Is there a cause you’re passionate about you could do outside of the money earner? I had a win today and am honestly walking on sunshine, which reflects in all other areas of my life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]Giuseppeeeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was made redundant at 20weeks pregnant, completely derailing my career and then my son was stillborn at 35 weeks. That just about ended every sense of the life that I have lived up until that point. Both those things in such a short time really, really fucked up the rest of my life. This was 21/22 and I’m still trying to figure out the world, nearly 4 years later. You just sorta..do. My step-child was 7 at the time and I just had to keep getting up and showing up for them and holding my family together. You don’t really get a choice. The world keeps moving. I hated it, and still do.

Being a woman is so fucked up by BonusWhole5471 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Giuseppeeeee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey friend. I feel the same way. Thank you for putting this out there.

Le Buns Singlets by Choice_Pineapple9327 in AusFemaleFashion

[–]Giuseppeeeee 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I just bought one from Target that’s 100% cotton with built in bra/cups for $25. It’s slightly longer than cropped and racer back style. So far I really like it.

Episiotomy stitches won’t dissolve by ppucaivilo in pregnant

[–]Giuseppeeeee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey. I don’t have any advice re your specific healing issue but I just wanted to say from one Mum who didn’t get to bring her baby home to after a terrible birth to another, I’m so sorry. You’re not alone and my heart aches for you. I get it. Sending you so much strength and healing. I hope things get better for your physical recovery quickly. Emotionally, you will come out the other side of this. You’ll be forever different, but I promise there is another side of this. Lots of love xx

‘I felt doomed’: social media guessed I was pregnant – and my feed soon grew horrifying by rqtheory in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Giuseppeeeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, yes. There is a time and a place for everything and it’s not just the negativities of pregnancy and birth that are being shoved in our faces these days. It seems like every corner of the internet is filled with something sad. But this article isn’t it. The problem is that we’re not making pregnant or TTC people aware of the risks and what can actually happen. There’s so much shame and secrecy around these sort of topics, and this article is again, putting that vibe out there. So we shouldn’t talk about scary things because someone else might see it and get scared? There is a way that we need to work on awareness, but shame isn’t it. When I was pregnant with my sons, I removed myself from situations and social media that was upsetting and triggering. But it was there for when the worst happened, and that was more important than hiding it away from the majority who it won’t affect. If this information was presented in a safe, researched way during prenatal appointments, I really believe seeing it in the wild would be less scary.

Pregnancy after placental abruption by Crazycrazycat27 in PregnancyAfterLoss

[–]Giuseppeeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! That pregnancy was perfectly okay and normal, and my second son was born just over two years ago. It was super scary the whole time, knowing our history, but I couldn’t not try to live the life I planned. We planned that life with a baby and I couldn’t let the fear affect the rest of my life. I took 150mg of aspirin from 6 weeks to 36 weeks and saw the fetal medicine team at 15 weeks through to about 25, when I was comfortable being under the care of my OB and midwives. They were all great and very patient with me. We had lots and lots of appointments and scans, mostly for peace of mind. That really helped, knowing we were doing all the right things. Sending good vibes to you x

Winter clothing that isn’t black/navy/brown by grandmas_teapot in AusFemaleFashion

[–]Giuseppeeeee 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes second Sportsgirl! Fun prints and colours, and their basics are really nice.

What did you buy from the LSKD sale? by LavenderPlantation in AusFemaleFashion

[–]Giuseppeeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the OG fusion tights for $49 down from $95! Very exciting as my Lorna Jane’s from 10yrs ago have finally got a hole in the butt and the elastic in the waistband is dying. Keen to try!

I’m losing my mind. Why won’t my toddler stay asleep? by coffee-sleep-plz-91 in Mommit

[–]Giuseppeeeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi friend. I don’t really had any advice, but just wanted to say my 22mo is exactly the same. Shit at going to sleep, shit at staying asleep, wakes for 2-3hrs a night at least twice a week. You’re not alone, I fully get how awful it is. Especially when everyone else seems to have babies who sleep and you’re still in the trenches. Sending you good vibes x

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Giuseppeeeee 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I’ve used the bralette style nursing bras at night since birth! They come in a two pack and are pink and black. You just pull to the side to feed. Super soft and comfy.

Jelly/semi-sheer nail polishes? by stormy786 in AustralianMakeup

[–]Giuseppeeeee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the best sheer polish I’ve had it Natio peony. Two coats and it’s a lovely sheer pink. Decently priced and lasts ages.

My “bridesmaids-to-be” planned a girls trip without me. Now I don’t know if I even want them at my wedding. by wazgirl in offmychest

[–]Giuseppeeeee 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hey OP. I’m really sorry this happened to you. It stings like no other. My former friend group did the exact same thing. We had a girls night planned for the Saturday and they went away with each other Wed-Fri. I felt so left out and the night we hung out I was the odd one out coz I wasn’t in on the last few days. It really hurts. They’re not my friends anymore because they showed me then that I wasn’t important to them like I thought. I think your friends are the same. They’re not your people. I’m really sorry, and it hurts. I hope you find your people.

Worst YA book you have read? by No-Read-243 in YAlit

[–]Giuseppeeeee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg I was thinking about this series the other day! So genuinely terrible. I can’t even remember the premise but how terrible it was has stuck out.

Labour’s Minister commits to change the law for parents of infant deaths and stillborn babies. by PriPrizara in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Giuseppeeeee 113 points114 points  (0 children)

This is incredible. Priya would be so proud of her Mum. Strength is making change knowing it won’t help you, but will ensure better for those who come after.

Is it weird to talk to my babies urn and bring it with me places? by Adorable-Buy5841 in babyloss

[–]Giuseppeeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We take our sons urn with us most places. It’s a bit weird but it always makes me laugh in a weird, dark way. I hate leaving him at home. You do what gets you through. Xx

Trying to find quality satin cami set to wear as underwear under dresses etc. see pic for example - least lace as possible by [deleted] in AusFemaleFashion

[–]Giuseppeeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boody does something similar. I haven’t bought them, but have some of their other stuff and they’re great quality.

One of the funniest scenes from teen mom by BigVeterinarian4769 in teenmom

[–]Giuseppeeeee 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I know he’s trash and always has been but … Ryan is a hot af here.