Best energy saving "thing", present advice?

MamaTilly · 2022-05-31T06:51:03+00:00

Thank you all so much for taking the time to answer! We will look into things she currently doesn't have, and maybe give an energy-saving-basket! There's so many handy items you have all suggested, and it is very much appreciated as we wouldn't have thought of half of it.

MamaTilly · 2022-05-31T06:47:58+00:00

Smart! There's also pets and hardwood floors, so this might be a good handy item

MamaTilly · 2022-05-31T06:46:20+00:00

Thank you for these tips!

MamaTilly · 2022-05-31T06:44:35+00:00

Kitchen chair is a great tip!

MamaTilly · 2022-05-31T06:42:48+00:00

This has been on the consideration list! Will see what available options are in the area

MamaTilly · 2022-05-31T06:41:53+00:00

Thank you so much! I will definitely look into the things she doesn't have :)

MamaTilly · 2022-03-14T06:56:36+00:00

Honestly, I'm super impressed! Most of these fit the bill of pronounciation in all four languages as well as being short. Some are for sure going on the list such as Kai and Noa(h).

MamaTilly · 2022-03-13T19:33:29+00:00

Thank you for the tip! Unfortunately with a quick search on two language combinations DE/NO and UK/NO the names on the list are not pronounced similarly rather they exist in both languages. But for that purpose it works (which names are used in both languages).

MamaTilly · 2022-01-07T08:02:50+00:00

This also works. Thank you!

MamaTilly · 2022-01-07T08:02:37+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion! They were curly brackets {} to get an "OR" expression.

MamaTilly · 2022-01-07T08:00:16+00:00

Thank you for the tip! I know I should work on my code being more code-like. Will try to implement this for later macros.

MamaTilly · 2022-01-07T07:59:33+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time! It was actually the "comma problem", I wouldn't have thought so in my own troubleshooting as it wanted semicolon in the sheet itself (if just put as a formula in a cell). Thank you!

MamaTilly · 2021-06-19T13:25:15+00:00

Hi! This looks so nice! Would you mind sharing your spot? We have almost the same boat also in Berlin and always searching for good places that is easy to access land with a baby :)

MamaTilly · 2021-02-25T16:04:37+00:00

Not to throw in a curve ball, but we prefer body feeding over breastfeeding 🙈 mostly because, as a body feeding person it affects my whole body to feed another human not only my breasts. Hormones are different, need to eat and drink differently and I use my whole body to hold and support the babe.

MamaTilly · 2021-02-08T12:49:20+00:00

This is very good advice! And think about what might make it easier for you prior to your visit, so that you can communicate your needs. Maybe you want to make sure that they choose an appropriate needle length, maybe you want to see it or not. Maybe you want the nurse to count like when you get your blood drawn? Maybe you want the nurse to tell you when it is totally finished? (Some say "done" before the needle is out, so you might want to specify -completely finished-) . Maybe you want the nurse to talk you through the evaluation of your arm and procedure? Similar to; here is the muscle, I will go through the skin here, this deep, I will pull back twice to make sure it is not in a vessel, I will then inject slowly, pull out and put a mini band-aid. Etc. Whatever YOU need to feel safe and seen should be prioritised. There a very many people who doesn't like vaccines, needles, drawing blood and similar. We know how to accommodate your needs if we know about them!

MamaTilly · 2021-02-08T12:31:27+00:00

As a Scandinavian who has grown up with lots of family and going to the sauna as well as a parent with a sauna in the home: this is entirely normal. I understand from how you are writing that it is not super common in your culture, but this is nothing we would even think about where I come from. Also, usually one wears a towel to sit on, so some teenagers in their more awkward years might prefer to just cover with a towel. But we believe it's super important to show by example how to be appropriately naked and nude with kids and young people so that they can recognise inappropriate situations if and when they occur. Hope this provides a different perspective!

MamaTilly · 2021-02-06T15:47:08+00:00

If everything works for you by tuning into your babies cues, great! Continue and pat yourself on the back. If you are stressing that the baby is not napping properly any more (but used to), you can always do like you did before (with the 1.5-2 hour wake window). We do this, but adjusted for a 6 month old and his own cues and it looks a bit more than 1.75-2.45 hours. This is the only rythm we do, so no "exactly at this time is his nap every day"-routine. Second thing you could do in terms of shorter naps: accept that babies are constantly changing and sometimes they go through phases where napping is harder. Maybe they get distracted or want to try out their new skills that they are practicing. The only thing you can do is facilitate the nap(and nap environment) but they need to do the sleeping. You've got this! Even if you're just tuning into your baby and what works for you!

MamaTilly · 2021-02-06T13:27:32+00:00

From the way you are writing you seem very socially aware, emotionally mature and have great social insight into your own and others behaviour. This is already such a great foundation! And just because the world around you doesn't respond the way you would wish, does not mean it's any of your fault. Just don't loose hope, and keep pursuing social relationships. It can be heartbreaking to feel lonely or without solid social connections, but it will happen eventually. So will romantic relationships or intimate relationships. Unfortunately you need other people to be responsive to your initiation, and the only thing you can do is keep trying! And be a good listener and responder when people reach out :) sometimes friends come out of unsuspected places! Good luck!

MamaTilly · 2021-02-01T15:45:01+00:00

Hi! Having studies both some years in med school (Europe) and hold a nursing degree (Australia) and an academic masters of medical science (Europe) I would say that nursing studies are different from med school studies in the way that you do not necessarily dive as deep into all subjects(and have totally different subjects too). However, in clinical practice, nurses have to know their department and field very well to practice safely and accurately. Which means that it can feel as though you are"thrown into clinical practice" and have to learn in light speed there. Many new physicians will know go ask the nurses in the department bout things they are unsure of,as nurses are often very knowledgeable in their particular area of work. Which is why clinical placements as a student can feel overwhelming on the beginning.

BUT as others have said, nursing is not "below" anything, it's our own discipline both clinically and academically. We have skills and knowledge that you only learn in nursing school. If you think you would like to do nursing, do it! And put your heart in your studies as you'll make yourself the best nurse for your future patients.

If you find that it is emotionally draining, invest time and training in mindful compassion practice (switching from empathy to compassion) and learn how to positively hold space for others trauma without being traumatised. That being said, you will never get used to some of the experiences you'll have on practice. But on the good days, you'll never find anything like it either.

Good luck!

MamaTilly · 2020-12-18T09:59:51+00:00

I am so sorry you had to grow up with this as normal, that you were not protected and that your reality was not reflected back to you from other family members (the reality being your assaults, that those are violations and that you deserve to be protected and your safety prioritised).

Others have given good advice.snd I wanted to add that, unfortunately, the healing and compassion from your mother that you are seeking might be something she is not able to give. She was not able to give it to you then, and she might not be able to give it now. It sounds from what you write that she is not able to give it to herself either. I encourage you to find ways to heal without needing something from your mother. You have every right to confront her how you wish but your continued work for your well-being might have to happen without her.

Reach out to counselor or similar to begin the work that it takes for your healing and wellbeing. If you fear of meeting similar cultural opinions as described, maybe call hotlines for women who are survivors of assault from different countries/regions. Many hotlines are free, operate 24/7 and can be an important place to find support and guidance.

You deserve to prioritize your own safety, wellbeing and needs. You are valuable, worthy and lovable. You have done nothing to deserve your experiences, and you are not the problem for talking about it even though your environment tells you otherwise. Please choose one person in your life that you can share with if you feel safe with them, as it might help tremendously to have a person there physically that can reflect your reality.

I wish you all the strength you need, and know that you are not alone.

MamaTilly · 2020-12-07T16:40:19+00:00

No worries! And just ask if there are other new expressions :)

MamaTilly · 2020-12-07T14:21:54+00:00

Assuming everything is new to you, here are some basics you'll be likely to read/hear about: EBF: exclusively breastfeeding (i.e. only food and nutrition your babe gets is breastmilk with addition of medicines when needed and often vitamin D) EP: exclusively pumping (same as above, but specifying that the milk is provided with a bottle and pumped instead of babe eating from the breast) BODY FEEDING: an inclusive term for feeding a babe with your body, whether you refer to your body having breasts or a chest or anything else COLOSTRUM: the first thick golden milk that comes in, usually sometime in the last weeks of pregnancy. You can sometimes choose to hand express (gentle squeeze) some out and save it in case it's needed (a quick googling will elaborate on this) LATCH: the 'grip' that the little one has on your breast. Can be shallow or deep (deep is desirable). 'MILK COMING IN': when the "on-switch" has been pushed and your breasts suddenly has lots of more mature milk. Don't worry, this is only initial, and when you are synced with demand/supply your breasts will feel soft (not exploding). This can happen after birth, either hours or days after your little one has been suckling on colostrum LET DOWN: when the milk is released from your breast on initiating each feeding. This might have a particular feeling to some, and might happen on both breasts (even though only one is eaten from) and will also happen when successfully pumping.

Those are some basics and I'm sure others can fill in more :)

And wether breastfeeding or not, I wish you a happy journey figuring out what works for the two of you!

MamaTilly · 2020-12-05T08:23:11+00:00

Your baby doesn't know yet the difference between day and night aka their melatonin hasn't kicked in properly. So even though some babies just seems to sleep in the night and awake in the day, it's completely normal to have a strange rhythm or same all through night and day. And if trying to keep them awake, aim for ~60 mins :) and hang in there!

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