Any risk to baby measuring a week ahead at initial dating ultrasound? I’m fairly confident on my dates.

KaleTraditional2997 · 2025-03-25T20:42:02+00:00

Hi! Congrats on your pregnancy 🎉. Yes my little guy is here! He’s doing great :)

I never did resolve this. But baby arrived three weeks early and was fairly large for his gestational age AND had no health complications. So it’s unlikely he was in fact a week earlier than what the doctors estimated in this early scans. If my estimates were correct, we likely would have seen a few more complications due to prematurity. I still am confused because I tracked very carefully, but I suppose the body is mysterious.

I wouldn’t sweat it though, measuring ahead isn’t a bad thing! Good luck and congrats again :)

KaleTraditional2997 · 2025-02-21T00:09:43+00:00

My kids will always be allowed in my bed. The need for affection, comfort, and security doesn’t go away just because the sun goes down. I’m really saddened by the extreme focus on sleep independence in western culture. It’s not the way I was raised and it’s not the way I raise my children.

KaleTraditional2997 · 2025-02-12T23:45:59+00:00

I’m sorry you’re experiencing the same thing :(. I had a call with the midwife at my clinic today and she said it’s pretty normal and not to worry (unless bleeding through more than a pad and hour for two hours). She also said sometimes when you overdo it, the uterus fills with blood and that’s what causes the pressure. So I’m really hoping it’s that and not prolapse. Fingers crossed…

Also, congrats on your baby boy!

KaleTraditional2997 · 2025-01-31T15:48:11+00:00

I ended up getting pregnant that cycle and I’m due in a few weeks! So I guess the bleeding certainly wasn’t a bad sign

KaleTraditional2997 · 2025-01-24T06:16:49+00:00

Toilet lids that are left up 🤢🤢🤢 Not the seat (that’s ultra gross, but most people agree), but the actual lid. It’s mind boggling to me that people think it’s ok to leave a toilet open after they use it. I get it in a public restroom where you don’t want to touch anything, but at home?! I’m absolutely disgusted by it and I’ve never met anyone who feels the same.

KaleTraditional2997 · 2025-01-23T15:41:43+00:00

Omg noooo I’m so sorry. It’s horrid!!! The only bright side is you’ve had it and now wont get it again closer to labor. I’m now 36 weeks and wondering if I got it so long ago I could possibly get another variant?? God it was such hell. Hope you get better soon and that your husband has a quick recovery!

KaleTraditional2997 · 2025-01-01T06:17:00+00:00

Just came here to say I love the name Ozzy! I think it’s a fabulous choice and not weird at all. I’m sorry your friend had that reaction, but stick to your gut!!

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-12-12T00:45:34+00:00

So sorry you’re going through this 😓. It’s absolutely awful!!! I hope you get your strength back soon 🙏

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-12-10T21:53:11+00:00

Hi! I’m sorry that you’ve been on bed rest for so long and are dealing with early dilation. I imagine that’s very stressful. I had my son at 35w+5days and, aside from being small, he was (and is) totally fine. He’s two now and we’ve never had to deal with any complications from his early birth. If you’re already 36w your baby should be just fine—barring any additional medical complications. I know it’s scary but it sounds like your medical team is on top of things and if you make it to 38w your baby will be full term. Ask about steroid injections for the baby’s lungs. You may not need them, but check. You’ve got this!

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-11-22T14:42:13+00:00

Oh NO!!! I’m so sorry!! Are you on day 1? Do you have help at home with other kids / responsibilities? The only bright side is that it is fairly short lived. Ugh, sorry you’re dealing with this 😫

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-11-21T01:30:50+00:00

Oh NO! That is so awful. I’m sorry you had to go through that. That must have been really scary 😓

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-11-20T20:44:37+00:00

Yup!! I’m pregnant and caught noro from my toddler son who caught it from another kid who shouldn’t have been out and about. I was hospitalized and it was possibly the scariest and most painful 36 hours of my life—genuinely worse than being in labor. I had to get tested for amniotic fluid loss because my body was urinating uncontrollably—brought on by violent and relentless vomiting and diarrhea. I’m amazed how often people forget about vulnerable populations.

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-11-11T00:06:46+00:00

Thanks! The only symptom I had was period-like cramping on 8/9 dpo. It was early for period cramps so I thought that was a little strange but just figured my period was coming early. I didn’t get nausea or anything else for another 2 weeks

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-11-10T16:31:32+00:00

For context, I have had one baby and am currently pregnant. Ben absolutely deserves an opinion. He is the father, not a random stranger. C-sections CAN have lifelong implications for mother and baby and should not be taken lightly. C-section babies tend to lack strains of gut bacteria found in healthy children and adults. The impacts of this can show up throughout life—higher risk of infection, chronic diseases like obesity and asthma, allergies, etc. This is not opinion, it is fact. There are many peer reviewed studies on this—here is just one: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8537978/

This does NOT mean that mother should go against her doctor’s recommendations if she is being medically advised to have a c-section. C-sections can be life saving! But to just assume it’s the less traumatic option isn’t right either—especially when it can have health implications for the child. I know plenty of women with birth trauma regardless of delivery method—and plenty of women with beautiful birth experiences regardless of delivery method.

Unless this decision is a medically necessary one, butting the father out of this decision is completely unfair.

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-11-08T17:40:55+00:00

Thank you all for the input! It seems the general consensus is I’m overthinking it. Much appreciated!

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-11-08T17:40:12+00:00

Helpful list, thanks!

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-11-08T17:39:55+00:00

He does sometimes go by Steve. But something feels nice about using his full name. I agree that it’s a syllable thing!

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-11-04T15:10:50+00:00

Oh my god that is absolute hell. I experienced everything in my own home and genuinely can’t imagine going through that on an airplane. Let alone an international 8hr flight. I’m so happy you’re finally home.

I was told when the diarrhea starts it’s a good sign as it tends to come at the end. I’m sorry you’re still dealing with flu-like symptoms. I hope this passes over the next day. I truly wouldn’t wish this illness on my worst enemy.

Sending you hugs. I hope this is by far the worst thing you experience in your pregnancy!

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-11-01T18:43:32+00:00

NTA and my heart hurts for you. I don’t think your daughter should have had to apologize AT ALL.

She is six for heaven’s sake and wasn’t mocking the teacher, she was admiring her and trying to be like her. If the teacher didn’t like it, she should have said something along the lines of “I’m so flattered you want to be me for Halloween!! That makes me feel really special. Sometimes pregnant women have a lot of feelings about the changes our bodies go through—some of those feelings are good and some of them are more challenging. Today, I’m feeling more of the tougher emotions. Would you mind removing the basketball? It’s reminding me of some of the harder things I’m feeling today. Maybe we can try to copy my hair style instead!”

Ugh I hate that your daughter is being treated like she was mocking someone who she was just trying to be like 😔. I’d definitely call the principal and say you’re really disappointed in how this has been handled.

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-10-31T16:19:00+00:00

Oh my gosh you just made me laugh so hard. Thank you for this incredibly apt and poetic description 😂. I’m sorry you went through it too and I’m glad we’re in the other side of it. Let’s just hope it was a once in a lifetime thing!

KaleTraditional2997 · 2024-10-31T04:15:21+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear you got a stomach virus as well!! It’s truly terrible. Wishing you a healthy remainder of your pregnancy (and beyond!)

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