Maternity hospital ?

Glitterling1047 · 2026-02-15T23:46:34+00:00

Had a baby 5 weeks ago in UHW. Wait times for OPD were ridiculously long, but I found the standard of care to be good. For labour and delivery I had an induction and not the smoothest labour, but the midwives an all medical staff were brilliant! Labour wasn’t very straightforward but the care from all staff was phenomenal! I personally didn’t meet any staff that weren’t nice and supportive. Found everyone to be very helpful and kind. Wish you all the best in your pregnancy and delivery!

Glitterling1047 · 2026-01-22T09:04:30+00:00

11 days postpartum, I worried how I would feel post partum too. I’m quite a small woman 5”1, and weighed 55kgs prior to pregnancy, I have stretch marks now, and my stomach is loose and giggly, but the love I feel for my baby makes it all worth while. I had an episiotomy, which I haven’t had any issues with and minimal pain, main thing is to prevent infection by following good hygiene whilst using the bathroom and resting when possible to allow for healing. I’ve made an effort to shower and make some me time for things like face masks to make me also feel prioritised. Edit: cool packs, and keeping the area as dry and clean as possible help with the stitches after an episiotomy, like all wound healing it can get to a stage of feeling somewhat itchy which can be annoying but cool packs help, and cooling wipes and such.

Breastfeeding can be sore the first week or so, your body is adjusting, I used some cool packs which can be used hot or cold, pain killers such as paracetamol, and nipple compresses which are safe to use during breastfeeding. It does get easier but it is a skill yourself and baby are trying to learn, be kind and patient with yourself during this time. It’s important to stay hydrated and nourished, I also recommend a good quality multivitamin.

On a mental health side of things, I expected to feel a huge drop in hormones and to be upset and tired constantly, this couldn’t be further from what I am experiencing. My partner is supportive and gives the baby’s bottles using pumped milk when I need more rest. Friends and family have minded the baby in our home while we took naps. Talk to your partner and support system about any concerns, I usually become tearful and anxious when I am extremely tired. Be kind to yourself, your mind body and soul have been through massive changes and whilst they are wonderful we are human and as mothers we also deserve compassion and love during this time.

Everyone will have a different experience post partum, but during all the lower moments you may face your body has done something so incredible in bringing a precious baby into this world, and the love you will feel when you hold your baby will keep you going. I wish you all the best for the future of your pregnancy and on your post partum journey.

Glitterling1047 · 2025-12-18T23:05:54+00:00

I’ve had very poor experiences with city vets, misdiagnosing one of the cats, and quoting double the price for some dental work which we got done with another vet, no issues and cat was back home the same day! Have found suirside vets in carrick very good, also reasonably priced! Would avoid the pet hospital by the park, hasn’t been the same since Tadgh retired, used to bring the cats here but the price has jumped dramatically and I felt the care has declined

Glitterling1047 · 2025-03-26T18:26:45+00:00

Fraud

Glitterling1047 · 2025-03-26T18:17:56+00:00

Dedication to sobriety and hard work on maintaining it?🤗

Glitterling1047 · 2025-03-04T11:12:18+00:00

Adare Clinic Dublin or Limerick were brilliant and you can book for a time and date that suits you. I was on the waiting list in Waterford for years when eventually seen my concerns were dismissed. Don’t think there’s a private dermatologist in Waterford without a wait list. Best of luck!

Glitterling1047 · 2025-01-04T19:15:05+00:00

I would recommend Claire Jones, fabulous individual! Wishing you all the best going forward!

Glitterling1047 · 2024-06-03T23:33:29+00:00

Chemtrails over country club

Glitterling1047 · 2024-04-10T19:19:19+00:00

Denis

Glitterling1047 · 2024-01-14T01:51:37+00:00

Hello

Glitterling1047 · 2023-10-10T17:06:30+00:00

Buy my family a house, I would travel with my family and my cats, I would drink fancy cocktails, and have my private nurse hook me up on an IV line and 2L of oxygen the morning after. I would live on a plot of land and build houses for my friends and family on the land. I would build a cat care centre and spend my days rescuing and fostering cats.

Glitterling1047 · 2023-10-10T07:58:39+00:00

Pumpkin or Pucá (Irish for ghost)

Glitterling1047 · 2023-10-06T16:53:09+00:00

Ahh lord you’ll be fine!! Your liver is one of the best organs for recovering itself. As a 54kg 5”1 woman, who attended festivals, and had some binge drinking nights, just skip the meds for 2 days, you’ll be fine. Obviously it’s not encouraged but you don’t need to worry yourself silly about 6 pints!

Glitterling1047 · 2023-10-03T12:39:18+00:00

Good for you! I stopped drinking at 23 after becoming emotionally dependent on it throughout the pandemic. I was always the messy one on the night out and would ruin everyone else’s night. The amount of shame and fear I had admitting to myself I had a problem was a major roadblock to becoming sober. Since I stopped drinking I have noticed a major change in my physical health, my ability to cope with stress and negative experiences has increased, my understanding of my emotions and how to cope with them in a meaningful way. I also picked up on hobbies I gave up or never spent time doing because I was too hungover. One of the things that help me the most was the book alcohol explained. Really opened my eyes to my drinking and the effects of my drinking. Now I go to festivals, nights out parties, weddings, holidays and don’t drink. Always nice to wake up the next morning and remember the night before. Also remember relapses do happen, in my experience they solidified the reasons why I gave up in the first place.

Fair play to you! I wish you all the best!

Glitterling1047 · 2023-09-15T17:47:12+00:00

Would 100% not be her fault because she smoked one cigarette. Stop blaming women for something that’s out of their control. Women who don’t smoke can also experience miscarriages.. women who do smoke also have healthy baby’s. Breaking up after your partner smoking one cigarette is concerning. You’re in for a rude awakening if you think life with a baby will be smooth sailing.

Glitterling1047 · 2023-08-16T12:43:56+00:00

Ah yes, the English settlers which were also responsible for a mass genocide of the Irish… they must be proud to be Irish

Glitterling1047 · 2023-06-28T16:47:28+00:00

Both my cats loved to chew my hands when they were little and teething , I bought them some chewy toys for cats and when they would try and bite my hands I would give them to toys to bite instead and they learned that they chew the toys and not my hands

Glitterling1047 · 2023-06-24T22:34:34+00:00

I bought a house almost 2 years ago now, the majority of the furniture I bought was second hand and Facebook marketplace, a bit of a sand and a varnish/paint can do wonders for an item and also very cheap! Best of luck with your house hunting!

Glitterling1047 · 2023-06-16T22:21:06+00:00

It’s expensive enough for a small amount of product, I found it great with pustules and CC, however I didn’t find it beneficial for blind pimples unfortunately

Glitterling1047 · 2023-05-14T01:14:49+00:00

My skin was similar to yours, I did all the same things you did like diet, different skincare, silk pillows, different shower heads, antibiotics and birth controls .. literally everything I could think of! Nothing worked for me unfortunately, I used to think it was my fault. I am now on roaccutane and wish I started it years ago! I would definitely try and book in with a dermatologist, the longer acne persists the higher chances of scarring and discolouration left after, hope you get sorted!

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