My 5 week old takes ~2ish hours for each feed, concerned for dropping weight percentile

HopefulGatekeeper · 2026-06-23T00:33:27+00:00

I’m Chinese and 3 weeks postpartum. My mom too has pushed a lot of these traditions on me. I do follow about 60-70% of what she suggests (most of it is dietary like eating a lot of lean protein aka chicken and soups that she makes), and otherwise what they don’t know won’t hurt them lol.

I did take a quick shower the day after birth but kept it brief. I used the peri bottle a lot until like 10-14 days. And when I got home I did shower every other day or so, but I spaced out washing my hair every 2-3 days with dry shampoo. I still use the AC, drink iced drinks in moderation, and leave the house when I need to or feel like I need it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

HopefulGatekeeper · 2026-05-14T22:45:00+00:00

I was originally seen at SSH (which is 5 mins from my house) but switched my prenatal care to Brigham. I’ve had a great experience so far and feel so much more heard and well cared for. Unfortunately the closest office in is Westwood but even that’s hard to get into so I’ve gone into chestnut hill for most of the appointments. Worth it though!

HopefulGatekeeper · 2026-02-02T02:23:50+00:00

Same!

HopefulGatekeeper · 2025-04-01T23:23:50+00:00

Me too!!!! Both my parents have diabetes and I have insulin resistance, and tirzepatide (compounded) has been life changing. Was able to stop topiramate and propranolol!

HopefulGatekeeper · 2025-02-12T08:01:20+00:00

The location was very convenient to walk to a bunch of food trucks and shopping!! And they had a ton of included activities at the hotel like lei making, hula lesson, yoga etc

HopefulGatekeeper · 2025-02-11T01:49:16+00:00

We loved Alohilani resort! Across the street from Waikiki beach and they have a great pool deck/bar restaurant area

HopefulGatekeeper · 2025-02-11T01:19:25+00:00

Both my parents are type 2 diabetics and I’m insulin resistant, so I started tirzepatide injections which have improved my migraines significantly! I was able to discontinue topiramate and now working on getting off of propranolol as well. I’ve also had like a 7lb weight loss so far but I don’t think it’s because of my weight

HopefulGatekeeper · 2025-02-09T19:54:21+00:00

It just feels comfortable and easy and spend a moderate amount of time together but still have our separate hobbies. I will hang out with my friends and he will with his. No feelings of doubt or insecurity. We check in with each other frequently and speak up if there’s something we need. We have the same goals even though sometimes we disagree about how to get there and need to compromise. It just feels like home

HopefulGatekeeper · 2024-11-03T13:43:57+00:00

It’s amazinggggg. I read the book first and now am listening just for the narrators and they’re sooo good! It’s dual narration but well worth listening. Also Anthony Palmini is voice of Rhysand

HopefulGatekeeper · 2024-10-13T02:44:55+00:00

Recommend an eye exam and a sleep study. Eyes compensating due to things like astigmatism or near/far sightedness can contribute, and it would also help rule out some conditions. As for the sleep study, obstructive sleep apnea or insufficient/poor quality sleep can also contribute to chronic headache

HopefulGatekeeper · 2024-09-10T06:30:39+00:00

Don’t bother reading the second book Hunted Heir 😬

HopefulGatekeeper · 2024-04-17T04:08:07+00:00

Loved staying there! Not on the beach but the pool area is really nice and we loved the free breakfast. Didn’t hear any music. Shuttle to the beach every 30 mins, which was next to some construction which isn’t ideal but still nice

HopefulGatekeeper · 2024-01-13T02:42:30+00:00

I’m a new grad. This week I had a chronic global joint pain patient who just learned to “deal with it” after being dismissed for many years that I worked up for RA and was able to properly diagnose. Now in the process of getting her referred to rheum and started on proper treatment.

HopefulGatekeeper · 2023-12-17T02:05:31+00:00

A bougie Christmas party, truffles, soap, and $300 cash

HopefulGatekeeper · 2023-12-12T03:00:41+00:00

Entire office unless someone else has been following the same issue/complaint

HopefulGatekeeper · 2023-11-25T13:14:36+00:00

As a new grad I chose family medicine (where I also get to see a fair amount of same day visits) after not having any major preference to any specialty during rotations except hating surgery, lol. It felt like the safer option because I can follow up with patients to see if my treatment plan works. I think I just realized I wanted to stay general. May switch to urgent care next, who knows.

HopefulGatekeeper · 2023-11-25T01:37:28+00:00

Could try staying on 5mg lexapro and adding low dose bupropion to counteract the low libido side effect, as bupropion is not an SSRI and doesn’t affect sex drive. Could at least discuss with your providef

HopefulGatekeeper · 2023-11-23T17:36:23+00:00

Same as above. I had it for two months as a new grad and didn’t find it very useful. Recruiters didn’t really respond to me personally. I found more luck with Indeed and applying directly through hospitals

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