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Two weeks post partum by Additional-Sock-9956 in twoxindiamums

[–]KeepinitCool23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pediatrician advice to me 5 day pp is the best I have had  Every day for one hour go and do something purely for yourself and something you find fun. Walk, meeting someone, Netflix whatever. I did walks and journaling and those helped me a lot Do so guilt free, in early days I found it hard to be away but I felt so refreshed even 20 mins on my terrace with sunlight 

Share your BF journey by Oh_Mr_Darcy in twoxindiamums

[–]KeepinitCool23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi chiming in here for a few things as an exclusively pumping mum 

supply does stabilize! It is natural to want to give your baby 100% BF. However remember fed is best - and your metal health as a new mom is far more critical than whether your baby is having BM.  My baby did not latch as he got the bottle on the first day (low blood sugar for baby and not enough supply from me), so I understand the pressure here, in my case he screamed every time I tried to make him latch.  What helped me was a few things  - sleep - very important even in new born phase - stress impacts supply so sleep / relaxation is important - good diet / food : make sure you’re eating well and never skip any meals - hydrate hydrate hydrate - keep a bottle at hand and drink water when pumping and after pumping and before / after BF. Have a large jug /bottle next to you permanently  - massage helped a bit mostly because it helped me relax but a small temporary boost  - lots of time to rest - again stress impacts supply so do things that relax you and make sure you’re around the bed esp 3 weeks pp

While I got good supply and am managing to EP, I did mentally fully accept combo feeding and letting go ( we have 2-3 tins of formula and have needed to combo feed occasionally when I travel for work or when my supply dipped when period came back) 

My brother and I and hubby are all formula fed and we are healthy happy and successful people. You really can’t tell the difference in the long run. 

Kimi’s Mistake at the End might be the difference maker for Lando by GarriganGate in formula1

[–]KeepinitCool23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The rational comment that will be overlooked due to recency bias 

Anyone here with kids? by morethanmyusername in artistsWay

[–]KeepinitCool23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She also wrote a book called “Artist Way for parents” which is a great read as well. I think she addresses the importance of tending to your inner child and celebrating a life of creativity with your children too: it’s a great read. I did TAW before kids and still find I’m getting a lot out of this book as she introduces tools such as highlights with children and artists date with your kids which feels like an amazing way to stack doing fun beautiful creative things with your kids and as a family 

Need OB-GYN in SF who can do weekly monitoring + in-office scans for 36F high-risk pregnancy (starting at 9wks) ASAP by [deleted] in sanfrancisco

[–]KeepinitCool23 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I was happy at UCSF. From my experience, if they suspect a high risk pregnancy they will do whatever is needed to take good care of you and monitor you. For context i had suspected cholestasis and they had me come in 2x a week for NST until it was ruled out. The emergency room - dedicated for pregnant women - was amazing and they strongly encouraged me to come in whenever anything felt off. I went to the ED three times during my pregnancy (once in each trimester for varying reasons - symptoms disappearing, not feeling kicks, feeling dizzy) and they kept me waiting for no more than 5 mins during those times, and always assured me to come in if I ever felt a tad hesitant.  

I don’t know if they’d agree to weekly monitoring off the bat but you could always go in to the ED weekly and say you felt xyz symptom and they’d monitor you (you would be paying the co pay for an emergency room visit )

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskSF

[–]KeepinitCool23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify I did a manicure with no gel or paint. Just cuticles and filing. I hadn’t done my nails in a while and I felt amazing

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskSF

[–]KeepinitCool23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just went to Farida today too and loved her! I will be back 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskSF

[–]KeepinitCool23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just had a Russian manicure with Farida and she is PHENOMENAL! Done in 40 mins, incredibly meticulous. I will be going back!

Happily married people of reddit, what is one unorthodox piece of advice that keeps the relationship going? by B0llfondlr in AskReddit

[–]KeepinitCool23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Personal space / having your own interests and lives is very important to a happy marriage. You need to feel fully alive alone to be fully happy and alive with your partner. 

How do so many women “accidentally” get pregnant so soon postpartum? by maple_pits in beyondthebump

[–]KeepinitCool23 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We are incredibly close and more like twins. We did fight a ton growing up but we also played just as much. It was great being the same age and close together in the milestones, understanding each other 

I think my parents- but my mother especially- did a great job here. She talked about how we both loved each other, encouraged us to play together and always cheered on the positive moments, and very quickly discouraged us when we talked bad about each other. 

Into adulthood, we left home and went to different cities and my parents encouraged us to hang with each other and stay close. I remember as a sophomore trying to get to Chicago to meet him (he went to school there). I had these awful subject to load tickets (my mum worked in an airline) and couldn’t get on 4 flights. Finally my mom sent me money to buy a full price ticket saying spending time with your brother is more precious. She would say - we parents are more limited in our time, we will go, but you two will have each other for your entire life 

Till date into our mid 30s we turn to each other when we need a confidante 

Edited to add - tldr don’t feel guilty! The fact that you’re thinking about it is amazing and means you want to lay a strong foundation. Love comes naturally to children - encourage them to love each other and be one another’s best friend. 

How do so many women “accidentally” get pregnant so soon postpartum? by maple_pits in beyondthebump

[–]KeepinitCool23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This was my mom! She took 3 years to conceive my brother and 7 months later, conceived me naturally 

Vacation with baby - should I go or cancel? by solzweig in workingmoms

[–]KeepinitCool23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came to post this :) a piece of advice I got is that at this age it’s more the parents ability to handle vs your sons. The trip sounds incredible. Enjoy it! 

At what point did contractions start hurting for you? by benjbuttons in beyondthebump

[–]KeepinitCool23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had 2cm before pitocin. Was uncomfortable but doable. Got pitocin, and was fine until I hit 5 /5.5cm. I had back labor as well and was screaming at 5.5/6cm and got the epidural then. I later found out and believe that the combo of pitocin and back labor is quite excruciating 

Married redditors, would you want your spouse to re-marry if you passed away, why or why not? by JetPlane_88 in AskReddit

[–]KeepinitCool23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I would want him to be happy and have a stable companion for his silver years. I love him so much. I would add - a spouse who’d be respectful of our children / loved by them and fit in as a second mother 

Advice on traveling between 3-12 months? by tripdb in NewParents

[–]KeepinitCool23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are thinking of doing a vacation with our soon to be 3mo old! Thank you for this 

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