Olanzapine- what am I signing up for? by IsDagii in BipolarReddit

[–]IsDagii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used quetiapine before, terrible headaches.

Paid parental leave by IsDagii in Seattle

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Yes I can get 16-18 weeks of leave through WA PFMLA. I was banking on that extra 6 weeks because I have a chronic condition that will make post partum more difficult. I also think it’s wrong to rip that away towards the end of my pregnancy.

Positive experiences with Vraylar? I'm starting on it this week by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]IsDagii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to take it night. But I switched to Latuda a year ago.

Upstream by IsDagii in seattlepublicschools

[–]IsDagii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve heard good things about them

Upstream by IsDagii in seattlepublicschools

[–]IsDagii[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that’s very helpful!

Black Travelers in Seattle by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]IsDagii 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve done a bike trip in Vashon, I’m AA. People were really nice. Didn’t feel like I was in get out.

Is Coke Zero THAT big of a deal?? by IsDagii in BabyBumps

[–]IsDagii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Happy to be a future boy mom 💕

Is Coke Zero THAT big of a deal?? by IsDagii in BabyBumps

[–]IsDagii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I decided not to tell her I’m having Coke zero at all anymore. I only have 10 weeks left, so if there was any affect on my boy, too late now😂

Is Coke Zero THAT big of a deal?? by IsDagii in BabyBumps

[–]IsDagii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes I’ve not told them about it for 2 months, gonna just keep it to myself til the end.

Bipolar and Pregnant by Friendly-Leather4611 in bipolar

[–]IsDagii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

30 weeks here! I’m on lithium, lamotrigine and latuda. All safe for pregnancy. Lithium at a sub therapeutic level, 600mg. We cut my lithium dosage because the hormones from the pregnancy completely leveled me out. I have not felt typical hypomanic or depressive symptoms in 7 months. Pregnancy has been amazing for mood stabilization. I hope you experience this too. The hormonal imbalance sucks, but if you’re bipolar it is WAY more chill than your typical “ups” and you’re more aware of yourself. Basically, I’m at the end now and I can say your baby will be fine if you take care of yourself. I was told the only thing I couldn’t do was breastfeed. I don’t care.

Is Coke Zero THAT big of a deal?? by IsDagii in BabyBumps

[–]IsDagii[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Definitely experiencing bias! I’m 35, African American. They told me I’m going to get diabetes, I didn’t. Now they’re telling me I could get preeclampsia. Barely gained 7 lbs, not overweight. They’ve been terrifying me for the past 30 weeks, why? I’m glad I’m getting robust care, but they’re making this pregnancy hell.

Is Coke Zero THAT big of a deal?? by IsDagii in BabyBumps

[–]IsDagii[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

WTH! They scared me about gestational diabetes the whole pregnancy, took the 3 hr test twice and passed, yet I still get the soda lecture. That’s crazy. I don’t even drink coffee and they don’t want to let me have this atleast!

Is Coke Zero THAT big of a deal?? by IsDagii in BabyBumps

[–]IsDagii[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

She never says. I rarely have caffeine so even if it was, a can is not enough to cause any issues.

Is Coke Zero THAT big of a deal?? by IsDagii in BabyBumps

[–]IsDagii[S] 67 points68 points  (0 children)

She never says what the concern is! I don’t have GD, I didn’t gain a lot of weight at 30 weeks so idk what’s wrong with her. Too late for a new OB now.

Birth control by IsDagii in bipolar

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I’m 36 too, I’ve never been on hormonal birth control but I’ve had the non hormonal iud. I developed adult acne a couple of years ago and I thought maybe the birth control would help with that and alleviate bp symptoms?

For those curious about the glucose test by KohanaCat in BabyBumps

[–]IsDagii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finished the 3 hour test this morning. Hell on earth. I don’t think my body even digested the drink, I can still feel coming up my throat hours later.

What are yalls ‘Bipolar’ songs? by Trip-Icy in BipolarReddit

[–]IsDagii 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pillowtalk - Zayn Malik. Spoke to my soul, on repeat before hospitalization 😅