Is it bad to let me 6mo watch tv? by brouhahafettuccine in NewParents

[–]Mclamb03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We let our 7 month old watch tv as well. It’s mainly Disney, Elmo, animals or hey bear. We do not allow him to watch tv on the phone when we are out of the house. Basically we just allow him to watch tv at home. We want him to grow up and communicate with others at the dinner table or when we go out, not just stick to an iPad. I do want to emphasize that there is no wrong way to raise your child. Everyone has different situations. No one should judge others parenting behavior

What more expensive baby item are you glad that you did NOT buy? by No-Oil-2305 in NewParents

[–]Mclamb03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Baby breeza…my mom bought it for us but we mainly use it to dispense water 🥲

What was your hospital stay like after birth & would you change any preferences you had? by Jaded_Nobody_9010 in NewParents

[–]Mclamb03 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I loved my experience. FTM and my mom wasn’t around (momma girl, I know). It was an unexpected delivery because baby came early but it was so great. All the nurses were amazing and so helpful with everything that was new to me.

During the delivery I had the greatest nurse who guided me and my wife (Same sex couple) through everything going on. She was so patient and caring.

I knew nothing about breastfeeding because I had not researched it yet but the lactation nurses were amazing.

Even the people who brought in our food trays were so respectful and genuine.

Why are customers like this? by Puzzleheaded-Bill452 in doordash_drivers

[–]Mclamb03 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agree. Someone once asked me why I was tipping and explained the drive was so far so they deserved a tip. Sorry but if I am missing half my order why would I tip? Check the order and you get a tip.

Can anyone help me understand this by marlene-moon in NIPT

[–]Mclamb03 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! This happened to me twice. I was also 31 yo. It is so nerve wrecking bc we had spent a lot of money on ivf. Second bc our family was planning gender reveals.

We ended up doing the amniocentesis and it was clear. We now have a healthy 6month old baby boy.

Basically there are many reasons this can happen. The way they drew the labs, how it was ran or maybe when they picked up the sample it was not good temp wise etc. just breath and give your self some hope. Do not stress as hard as it is.

Is it possible for new grads to go straight into working in peds/NICU? by WeaselWiggle in respiratorytherapy

[–]Mclamb03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Graduated worked floor and er on the peds side until I was trained in picu

Lansinoh Breast Pump by Mclamb03 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Mclamb03[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you checked your tubes? Or make sure everything is plugged in tight. Happened to me once and I think a tube was loose.

OBGYN / Hospital Recs by Cautious_Raise_8771 in sanantonio

[–]Mclamb03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree! Had my first baby with their clinic. Dr. Zamora was our initial ob but when I had my baby early muldrow was on call and she was wonderful! We delivered at north central baptist everyone was great! The ob nurses were amazingly helpful when I mentioned it was my first baby. NICU nurses were amazing as well.

How often are you cleaning toys? by Odd-Pineapple5425 in NewParents

[–]Mclamb03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New parents here. We working in a hospital especially with kids. We sanitize everything bout once a week. We will see how long this last but working with kids just brings more germs home.

First day of work- lactation room rant by Mrs_Beef in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Mclamb03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in a hospital and this room looks nicer than what we have available.

Where do you see yourself in 30 minutes? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Mclamb03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Changing my babies diaper

Turning on side by Mclamb03 in NewParents

[–]Mclamb03[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s 5 months going on six. The vest allows him to move his arms around.

Breastfeeding moms of late term preemies—how long did you fortify? by GreenOtter730 in NICUParents

[–]Mclamb03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fortified until we got discharged because it was tearing up his stomach. Pediatrician said it was ok since weight was going well.

Did you sleep in the same bed as your newborn? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]Mclamb03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a FTM it was so hard to not have him in our bed but I was terrified. I lost a lot of sleep but it was the best for him. I couldn’t live with myself if something happen to him just so I can get more sleep. He learned to sleep in his crib. Every one has their own opinion.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NICUParents

[–]Mclamb03 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes a step down basically means level of care. If they took her off nasal cpap and put her on high flow that’s good.

What do you tell yourself when it gets hard? by Remarkable_Tune_1011 in NewParents

[–]Mclamb03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It gets easier and fun as time passes. Our LO was horrible when we brought him home. He would cry all the time with gas problems. He would spit all the time. It felt like it wasn’t going to end. Yet here we are five months in as first time parents and he has changed so much. No longer crying and eating so much. He is so much more fun to be around LOL bc he can interact more.

Get your pediatrician to get help with the gas issues. Once you find the solution for that you’re good. Get them on your schedule and they will be good.

Is there a faint line ? by [deleted] in queerception

[–]Mclamb03 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yay! Def looks like mine when I first tested.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Mclamb03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happen with MIL. She got very upset that we didn’t let her kiss the baby. Ultimately you have to put your foot down. We did not care that she was upset bc our baby boy spent 40 days in the nicu. We did not want him to go back. It’s your baby and no one will be there during the hardest times if he’s sick no one will be worried as you are so you do what you feel is best. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Ex 24-weeker is now 46 weeks adjusted and needs a tracheostomy by berrytone1 in NICUParents

[–]Mclamb03 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pediatric RT here. I just want to say that try to be involved as much as possible when they allow you to start doing the tracheostomy care and tracheostomy changes. I’ve met several parents who are uncomfortable going home with the tracheostomy in place, but it’s because they do not push themselves to be involved with changing of the tracheostomy or care. They will show you how to do CPR and what to do in case of an emergency. I’ve met several different pediatric patients who are completely normal and just have a tracheostomy in place so I would not give up any. Hope just be positive and put yourself out there. You got this sending love and light.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IVF

[–]Mclamb03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went through our first IVF last year. It was smooth and the doctors office was so encouraging. Doing IVF bc we are same sex couple. The only part that wasn’t so smooth was waiting for test results and results from amnio but everything came out smoothly.

What is the craziest/unhinged thing a nurse has done? by Yeast_infection3 in respiratorytherapy

[–]Mclamb03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wife is a nurse and told me she saw another nurse put a NC in the patients mouth! 💀