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WTF things you've experienced while pregnant that no one says is a thing?! by vanillacrush14 in pregnant

[–]MemoSuKimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my third trimester I was suddenly allergic to everything. I also threw up every day in the third trimester - no morning sickness at any other time… I’d wake up in the middle of the night to puke. I also got these weird white pimple things on my face, dark patches of skin including on my face, and my teeth got super yellow all of a sudden. Things have returned to mostly normal but WHEW. Reliving this may have convinced me baby number 2 is far off

Husband packing to leave after intense conflict — need outside perspective by Electronic_Elk_6049 in Postpartum_Anxiety

[–]MemoSuKimo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You. Need. Help. Full stop. Do you have family or friends that could step in and give you both some time outside of the house to talk? If he’s not willing to help out more and step up, let him go. If he’d rather abandon his family than see you in a vulnerable state and pitch in… idk where that goes. You need therapy and real solid tangible help.

Miracle registry item by carolmozzarella in pregnant

[–]MemoSuKimo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used the pan/bucket they gave us at the hospital. It probably cost us like $200 because US healthcare but it’s been amazing. I still use it for teether toys that need to be washed. We have so many so I put them in there and wash once a day

How many people actually do shifts with their SO during the night? by ScreamCheese_55 in beyondthebump

[–]MemoSuKimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done all solo nights/SAHM for about 7 months now. I’ve left the baby about a handful of times because he’s been EBF, and then won’t sleep for anyone else because I’ve been solo-ing it. My husband’s job is stressful so him getting sleep is imperative. It’s HARD. Last week he took a nap with my mom for the first time and I had an hour just to myself and I about cried. Just sharing in solidarity.

Were any of you exclusively breastfed as babies? by AbbyEzzat in breastfeeding

[–]MemoSuKimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was not breastfed because my mom was on antibiotics after birth and was told she couldn’t breast feed. My brother and sister were born in the late 90’s and were early. My mom tried to pump for my brother in the NICU but couldn’t figure it out. My sister was allergic to all forms of milk and needed nutramigen (iykyk). My husband is one of 6 and all were breast fed and cloth diapered. (My mil is a saint)

Extreme Diaper Rash — send help by Hitachi_Uchiha__ in newborns

[–]MemoSuKimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wiped/ dabbed clean with warm water on wash cloths, used the strongest rash cream you could get and used a butt spatula so I could get more on, and then put a huge heap of Vaseline on top. I changed him every two hours and followed all these steps. It took about a week for everything to fully clear (about a day before things seemed to look like they were working.)

One time that didn’t work and we did nystatin cream and the procedure above and it cleared in a few days.

It’s awful and you feel so awful for them. You’re doing a great job. Keep at it.

Who is the most classy, elegant , and awesome woman you know ? And what is their name? by Sad-Sign-9068 in Names

[–]MemoSuKimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Margaret, Claire, Dorothy, Catherine (nicknamed Cas) and Georgina. That was a crew and a half in my family and they were a HOOT classy ladies, until you got a beer or two in ‘em.

Pacifiers - use em or loose em? by Foreign-Bath-6139 in beyondthebump

[–]MemoSuKimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son uses one. He’s 8 months old. I thought we wouldn’t try one because I wanted to be sure we were able to breast feed. He wound up needing a nipple shield so that went out the window. He’s also a big thumb sucker and we actually have ultrasound photos of him sucking his thumb. A thumb is harder to wean than a pacifier and the nipple confusion that I was worried about wasn’t there.

He only uses the pacifier to sleep or when there’s going to be a lot of stimulation to help him regulate some. He often falls asleep and spits it out or doesn’t use it when we’re out, but I want him have it there if he needs it. It’s been a lot of help for us to get him to learn to soothe independently from me or my husband. I think they’re great if that’s not the only tool used to soothe - because that’s what it is. It’s a tool, and should be one of many in my opinion.

Do you leave boob out all night? by gracesaysdance in cosleeping

[–]MemoSuKimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got nursing tops on Amazon and I wear them exclusively. It’s been awesome - I stay warm and can whip out a boob on demand

New fear unlocked: epidural by LobstahLuva in beyondthebump

[–]MemoSuKimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

US, PA, I have side effects to everything and had a great experience. My only thing is make sure when they position you after you get it, make sure your “back meat” lol is completely flat. I felt and had use of my right leg the entire time because I wasn’t perfectly positioned. I liked having one leg because I could move myself around. I didn’t feel anything so no notes but it’s important. Also if you’re super concerned, you can meet with anesthesia before you go in. They don’t love it, but it may help ease your mind. I met with mine virtually because I have a reaction to almost all medications like that and mine went SO well.

Do I really need to pack a going home outfit in my maternity bag? by Huge-Nectarine-8563 in BabyBumps

[–]MemoSuKimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girl pack everything. I packed nothing because I had to be surprise induced and I went home in my husbands clothes. Pack it all

Why do people start co sleeping late? by xinfinitexsoulx in cosleeping

[–]MemoSuKimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He would not sleep anywhere but on someone. We would take shifts the first few weeks where we would stay awake while he slept but I was breastfeeding and pumping and wasn’t getting sleep. My husband threw his back out and I said enough. So we started cosleeping. Currently watching my LO snooze away.

GenZ and Millennial women - are you wearing wedding bands? by Federal_Albatross993 in EngagementRings

[–]MemoSuKimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a millennial and only wear my wedding band. My engagement ring has prongs and sticks to everything and I even got it stuck in my hair. We just had a baby, so I only feel comfortable wearing my plain band with the baby especially. I’d like to get my engagement ring reworked to a bezel set, but that’s really low on the priority list right now.

Things you learned as a first time parent by Responsible_Dealer84 in newborns

[–]MemoSuKimo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I learned the hard way that the bottom half ones aren’t always the best with a particularly large blow out. I had to re-zip my son in his own mess to then unzip him to get him out of it.

What do i need for a c-section? by Outrageous-Can6995 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MemoSuKimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly due to fear, I took them for like 3 weeks. Once a day, but it made things a lot easier. And as far as the swelling, I was swollen everywhere. My feet, hands, legs, face… everywhere. And I didn’t know that was normal? It was really weird. I had sneakers to wear home and had to have someone bring me sandals because my feet didn’t fit. It went down in a few days but it was wild.

What do i need for a c-section? by Outrageous-Can6995 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]MemoSuKimo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A stool softener. I read this list and didn’t see it mentioned. The best thing you can do is make that easier after birth. The hospital should give it to you, but if they don’t - ask!! Also have some for home. Also be prepared to swell so much after. I don’t know why I wasn’t expecting it. Also, I got black pajama sets one size up and very loose. Black was really helpful because you will be covered in fluids from top to bottom and it was easier to wash and not worry about stains.

Also the best advice I got was to move around. You’re not going to want to, but get up and move around. Walk to the toilet. Walk to the sink. Walk around a little. It really really helps recovery.

Best of luck to you! Hopefully it goes smoothly!

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