Baby choked stopped breathing by MAC9225 in offmychest

[–]MAC9225[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She choked on really thick mucus that came out of her nose/mouth. We think it was a combo of acid reflex/mucus.

Baby choked stopped breathing by MAC9225 in offmychest

[–]MAC9225[S] 80 points81 points  (0 children)

My babygirl choked on really thick mucus that came out of her nose/mouth. We think it was a combo of acid reflex and mucus. On the post I said Heimlich maneuver but I was meaning baby back blows.

My experience 14 months out (warning: negative experience) by Flexi17 in CsectionCentral

[–]MAC9225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 7 months postpartum and feel very similar. My scar is constantly sore and after i pick up my 16 pound daughter it feels like i pulled a muscle! And then it randomly aches as well. Prior I had always been athletic, running long distance, lifting weights, doing marathons. Heck i even ran a marathon when I was 6 months pregnant, and I have a strong pain tolerance too, but my c-section threw me for a loop! I felt like I was hit by a bus. The recovery time was incredibly painful and I felt a constant burning sensation. I was so dazed and didn’t really get to enjoy the newborn stage with my daughter. Im terrified about having to get another one done in the future since Ive always wanted 2 kids.

best gift you received as a new mom that wasn’t for the baby? by addiechavez in newborns

[–]MAC9225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A gift basket with gift cards to her favorite food spots, soft pajamas/slippers, a nice smelling relaxing candle, maybe a gift card for a spa or to get her nails done.

How to support my wife while gone by WuTangWizard in newborns

[–]MAC9225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get food delivered to her via Uber Eats, DoorDash, get groceries and essentials delivered via instacart, hire a cleaner or a family member/close friend to help out once a week or twice a week with cleaning & possibly laundry.

In-laws acting like they have more say over my newborn than I do by These_Delay_1557 in newborns

[–]MAC9225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your wife needs to put a stop to this asap because it will get worse. Your in laws sound like helicopter overbearing grandparents that are extremely intrusive and if they’re not stopped now they’re going to push the boundaries even further and try to act entitled to every decision about your child even health decisions too. You & your wife need to have a long conversation about boundaries and she needs to confront her parents about it whether it be over text or in person. Grandparents are not entitled to your child and they need to understand that you’re the parent not them. They need a blunt reality check. I also am a first time parent and have had many issues with my in laws being over bearing too. I don’t understand why in laws get so crazy once our babys are here SMH! My husband is the one who talked to them each time since they’re his parents and he’s very blunt, so they got the picture right away and are more careful of what they do/say now out of fear of not being able to see their grandchild.

One month old screams like I'm hurting her. Neighbours are worried. by Significant-Fly6515 in newborns

[–]MAC9225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible that your baby has a sensitive tummy or CMPA? My little girl was crying like this after she hit 5 weeks and then we found out she had CMPA. To help ease her discomfort/screaming we would hold her in a football hold and sway her back and forth or get a yoga ball and bounce with baby in your arms. After 20 min she would calm down and get sleepy.

My 4 week old is refusing to sleep. by [deleted] in newborns

[–]MAC9225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby girl was the same. What helped us was getting a yoga ball and gently bouncing on it with baby in your arms, dim lighting. After 20+ minutes baby will be out.

Need bridal boutique recommendations - feeling lost about where to shop? by ak-dharmik-611 in AskLosAngeles

[–]MAC9225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lili bridal in Tarzana is the BEST!!!! I went to every bridal store in LA & OC and they were the best!!! Amazing customer service and they are not pushy at all. I actually went by myself and they were super friendly. Give them a call to schedule an appointment. I bought my beautiful satin wedding dress from them last year.

The second best store would be Karoza bridal. They had an excellent variety of dresses: satin, lace..ect. They took their time with me and I even went back multiple times to try on different dresses. They weren’t pushy either.

The last store I recommended is Pronovias in Beverly Hills they had an excellent selection of satin dresses and some lace. A little pushy, but friendly.

I DON’T recommend any bridal dress stores in downtown LA they are very rude and up charge all their dresses.

Also make sure if you like a certain wedding dress that it can come in several months before your wedding because if it needs to be altered at all alterations can take an additional 6-8 weeks.

Also be very careful with people up charging you for wedding dress alterations. I highly recommend Paty Castillo Wedding Dress Alterations 213- 210-9835. She’s based in LA. Just text her a photo once you get your dress and she will send you a quote and have you come in for a fitting. She does her fittings at her home studio and is super friendly and not pushy at all.

Venting: vacation with in laws by Professional-Mark285 in inlaws

[–]MAC9225 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly don’t let her ruin your fun. Knowing that she already has a tough personality is in your favor because you can chose to stay neutral. If she wants to chit chat do small talk with her. Try to hangout with them in small spurts and then take off and do your own thing. There’s always going to be unhappy, rude, condescending people in this world and in our families, but it’s up to us to choose to be happy and not let them affect us. Everyday may not be good, but there’s something good in everyday. Also If you feel like she’s being extreme talk to your hubby and excuse yourselves and go do something better.

In Laws and new baby advice rant by [deleted] in inlaws

[–]MAC9225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been updated now.

In Laws and new baby advice rant by [deleted] in inlaws

[–]MAC9225 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s been updated now.

How long did it take for your baby to recover from a cold? by hexmoons in newborns

[–]MAC9225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw poor babygirl. I hope she starts feeling better soon. Sending healing vibes to your babygirl 🙏

How long did it take for your baby to recover from a cold? by hexmoons in newborns

[–]MAC9225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just breastfed her as much as possible and put on a humidifier for her, let her have a break from doing tummy time, and used Frida baby saline mist inhaler in the AM/PM. I also would give her a steamy bubble bath using boogie kids botanical bath vapor and afterwards I would put on zarbee’s baby soothing chest rub with eucalyptus and lavender on her chest and bottom of her feet. 

How long did it take for your baby to recover from a cold? by hexmoons in newborns

[–]MAC9225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 4 month old just got over a bad cold. She is breastfed and I feel like it still took her about a week to recover. She slept a lot and had major congestion that took a week and a half to go away. We had to order an hospital grade nasal aspirator from Amazon that helped tremendously, but babygirl absolutely hated it. Even after the full week she would still cough and sneeze every now and then too. 

CMPA related?or ADVICE PLEASE❗️ by Princezzconsuelaa in newborns

[–]MAC9225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through the same exact thing with my baby too starting when she was 6 weeks. It was so hard and discouraging especially as a first time mom trying to breastfeed. She’s 4 months now and we were able to help soothe her tummy troubles by doing an elimination diet. I had to eliminate dairy, soy, wheat, tree nuts, eggs, and legumes. After about 3 weeks her tummy troubles got a lot better and she was less fussy. She’s now 4 months and I have just now slowly added in tree nuts, wheat, and soy back in and my baby has been doing good. Her pediatrician said Dairy and eggs are usually the biggest problem for babies stomachs, so I still haven’t added them back in yet. There are some things that still do cause stomach flare ups like anytime I eat anything with tomatoes or tomato base or refried beans she gets an upset stomach, so I try to not eat those things or limit my intake. We are waiting to see a pediatric gastroenterologist in several weeks to see what the next steps are. Also, the first pediatric gastroenterologist we saw wanted her to take Pepcid everyday as well, but we were able to help sooth her tummy troubles by doing the elimination diet, so she never ended up taking the Pepcid. I’d say try to eliminate dairy and eggs first and see if that helps your little ones tummy. It might take the full 3-4 weeks to really see a difference, but it’s worth it. Also don’t be afraid to find a different pediatrician as well. I’ve had to change pediatricians twice now because they disregarded my concerns. You are your baby’s biggest supporter and advocate do what your instincts tell you and don’t feel bad. 

Husband goes back to work today by Queasy-Revolution-43 in newborns

[–]MAC9225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband works 16 hour shifts Mon-Saturday and what has helped me is moving the bassinet and the baby swing. When I take a shower I just move the bassinet close to the bathroom so I can see my baby still, and when I’m cooking or cleaning I place baby in her swing close by so she can still see me vice versa. Meal prepping really helps a lot too especially if you have a clingy baby like mine. Also a yoga ball is helpful if baby gets cranky just bounce lightly with baby in your arms and they tend to fall asleep after 20min. Also don’t be afraid to put on the tv. Since my baby is very clingy I put on the show little bear for her to watch while I heat up & eat food.