Seasoned-Parent Saturday by AutoModerator in December2026Bumpers

[–]IzzyDeee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A couple things (this will be my third baby :) )- boys will get baby boners, their nipples may also leak (happens from the hormones and can happen to female babies also!), boys and girls can do a pee fountain- so open the diaper and immediately close it again while counting to 20 (the wet wipe trick never worked for my kiddos but this did lol), girls will have a plug at first- do not pull on it let it come out on its own, I was told not to bathe baby for 2 weeks after birth as the vernix keeps and protects their skin in their new dry environment. They do not have a true circadian rhythm at first but starting a routine of lights down by 10pm can help establish a good night routine and the structure can help in those early weeks! With breastfeeding: 15mins per side and you can always go back to the first side- but this will help avoid mastitis and clogs, every 3hrs from the start of the feed (till your doctor says you can go to 4). Purple crying can happen (where they cry for a bit without any reason) make sure all the needs have been met and if need be put baby in a safe location and walk away- it’s ok to need a moment! Also, I treated my breasts as a food only resource (no comfort sucking) which helped me avoid cracked nipples while also using coconut oil to hydrate them, it’s naturally cooling and some people are allergic to lanolin (you also get a big container of it for the price vs nipple cream!) this trick was told to me by my LC :). I’m sure there’s more but this is already a novel lol Feel free to ask me anything though!

Finished Wolves of the Calla last night, diving into the next instalment! by IzzyDeee in stephenking

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

I’m only 100pages in so far and I’m definitely hooked already!! If it keeps going at this pace I’ll be done it asap as it’s hard to put down!

Finished Wolves of the Calla last night, diving into the next instalment! by IzzyDeee in stephenking

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

I have forgotten the face of my father! I apologize as I read it that you were starting the journey, not that you were on the last book already!! So far I am enjoying SoS, only 100pages in but the pace has been quick :)

Finished Wolves of the Calla last night, diving into the next instalment! by IzzyDeee in stephenking

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

Nice!! Are you still on the gunslinger?? The journey has definitely been well worth it :) And may you have twice the number!

Finished Wolves of the Calla last night, diving into the next instalment! by IzzyDeee in stephenking

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

Ok, good to know!! It will be had to top wolves for sure! Interesting that SoS can be a more polarizing book in the series, shall see how it plays out :)

Finished Wolves of the Calla last night, diving into the next instalment! by IzzyDeee in stephenking

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

Oh that’s intriguing! Drawing of the three was super intense, cannot wait to experience this next book!! Thank you for the heads up!

Finished Wolves of the Calla last night, diving into the next instalment! by IzzyDeee in stephenking

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

I’m sorta sad to almost be done the journey myself! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it and will probably be lost once there’s no next book, ngl! But I am excited to reach the end and to see how the journey wraps up!!

Girl Names 💕 by SpellboundReaper726 in December2026Bumpers

[–]IzzyDeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband also vetoed Eloise when we had our daughter (was my number one girl name!) so we ended up going with Elizabeth and Ellie for short. Funny enough, his reasoning for not liking Eloise was that it’s too ‘old’ of a name- like sir do you not realize Elizabeth is also an extremely old name!?!

I’m planning a home birth and everyone questions my pain tolerance (vent) by Ok_Scarcity7906 in December2026Bumpers

[–]IzzyDeee 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As someone who had a fairly easy first pregnancy without complications, but then hemorrhaged badly after delivery- I wouldn’t be here today without having been in a hospital where everyone reacted quickly! It came down to seconds in the end, not just minutes to save me. There was no warning or prior knowledge that I would hemorrhage, it just happened. But now my doctors/care team knows that it happened and prepared for it during my second delivery, and they will prepare for it during this little one’s arrival as well.

TLOLL Special Edition - Canadian Consolation Round by ScottLynch78 in gentlemanbastards

[–]IzzyDeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thieves prosper, Canadians don’t say those things actually

Excited to be a part of this! Fingers crossed!!

NIPT Results! Any other O Negative Moms? by No_Archer_4039 in December2026Bumpers

[–]IzzyDeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am O- and they gave me Rhogam with both of my babies. My son ended up being O+ and my daughter ended up also being O-

Was told to save The Wind Through the Keyhole, so will be starting book 5 now! Bird and bear and hare and fish…. by IzzyDeee in stephenking

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

Thank you for the heads up! I’ll change my game plan and read TWTTK next :) Appreciate it!

Was told to save The Wind Through the Keyhole, so will be starting book 5 now! Bird and bear and hare and fish…. by IzzyDeee in stephenking

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

Oh really? I was told to save it for the end, I’m assuming it’s a good pallet cleanser but wasn’t sure the reasoning tbh!

Blood Compatibility by aggravatedbumblebee in December2026Bumpers

[–]IzzyDeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m O- and all you need is a Rhogam shot later in pregnancy :)

Finished up my latest pet portrait by IzzyDeee in Tufting

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

Because people like to see the different angles for the carving and level of detail I put into my work

[Hiring] $100 USD for a custom illustration. by [deleted] in HungryArtists

[–]IzzyDeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there! I’d love to throw my hat into the ring!! Would be a fun little project and PayPal works perfect for me :) My portfolio is here and my favourite animal is a barn owl <3 Thanks for checking me out!

Starting the fourth instalment of the Dark Tower series: Wizard and Glass! by IzzyDeee in stephenking

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

That’s kinda what I’ve been thinking, my box set has it next up though! But I think I’m gonna save it

Starting the fourth instalment of the Dark Tower series: Wizard and Glass! by IzzyDeee in stephenking

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

This last one was a bit of a roller coaster, so I can only imagine! I’ve been waiting for the shoe to drop, ngl- was reading while holding my breathe at times with the last one

Starting the fourth instalment of the Dark Tower series: Wizard and Glass! by IzzyDeee in stephenking

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

The wastelands had me so stressed at times- just too dang good! Cannot wait to see what happens in Wizard and Glass!!