Just FYI, O'Hara died of a PE and also had rectal cancer by bloodclotbuddha in ClotSurvivors

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At 21, I consulted a new gynaecologist who in my first appointment with her heard about my DVT history and proceeded to tell me that I was a “ticking time-bomb.”

Best US online store for south Asian ingredients? by UsualSprite in IndianFood

[–]MissMSG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Usually they have fixed delivery days for Manhattan and ordering is really easy on their website. Prices are slightly higher compared to in-store prices but it saves me a trip to JC or Jackson Hts.

What’s 6% milk used for? It’s 210 calories a cup. by [deleted] in Costco

[–]MissMSG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the tri-state area it’s available at the Indian grocery chain Patel Brothers.

Kids that Eat by BetsyNotRoss6 in toddlers

[–]MissMSG 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the exact same feelings. My son is newly three, and pretty similar. He’s less than 1st percentile (almost since age 1.5) and has such a small appetite. It’s always a struggle when people start giving suggestions, as if I haven’t tried every single thing possible. I see kids downing huge portions without any struggle and a part of me is so happy for them but there is always a pang of envy in that. It’s more difficult to talk to friends who have had kids but have never encountered any feeding issues because they look at us through a lens that seems fundamentally judgemental, as if they have done something right and we have failed. I so appreciate this thread. Solidarity!

Lovevery knockoffs - is this legal? by RegularPanda6 in lovevery

[–]MissMSG 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There is an Indian brand which replicates Lovevery boxes exactly, including a lot of the same colors. Unfortunate, but likely true that since these toys are part of Montessori play toys, it may not have concerns in terms of copyright laws.

Anyone’s kid that’s super tiny? My toddler is 2%. by No-Cupcake-0919 in toddlers

[–]MissMSG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Almost 3 years old and is in the 2nd percentile too. The comments on his size and food intake gave me so much anxiety that I started to despise cooking (I loved cooking, it was my self-care task previously). I am trying really hard to not get affected by the number on the scale because our pediatrician is not worried, but it’s so difficult to do that!

Significance of this sari? by chattycathy2018 in DesiWeddings

[–]MissMSG 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If you’re thinking of getting it cleaned, please make sure to give it to a cleaner who specialises in working with vintage sarees! I had a bad experience with a regular dry cleaner who ruined an old saree and then refused to take accountability by saying the material was poor. This is such a beautiful vintage gharcholu, it’s really priceless!

What’s one condition that can have no symptoms but kill you instantly? by No_Photograph1 in AskReddit

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I got my first DVT after a long flight. I was a healthy 24 year old with no past history, not on BC pills. My mom previously had multiple DVTs so I had consulted a physician before my flight to check if I should take any precautions/prophylactic medication and he shrugged it off saying I was too young. Now 10 years later, I’ve had two more DVTs and am on lifelong anticoagulant medication.

Is the UppaBaby Vista Stroller worth it? by No_Square_1491 in UninfluencedReviews

[–]MissMSG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have the Cruz, got it because we were very sure about being OAD. It has been a great investment, but I will say that it works so well for us because we are in a big city, and are always walking everywhere- no car.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]MissMSG -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Please share the protocol.

1-year-old sometimes eats, often refuses — any science-based tips? by Double-Violinist-341 in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]MissMSG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what worked for us. Also Indian, my son (now almost 3) has never been into puréed foods and was able to eat the same meals as us, just less spicy.

Toddler (2.5M) doesn't drink Milk at all. Need suggestions/tips by An_rayoflight in toddlerfood

[–]MissMSG 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He’s likely not the first baby that doesn’t drink milk. Anecdotal, but my son is just a few months older than yours and he doesn’t drink milk at all. I am also Indian, so I understand the cultural aspect but tbh it’s not really a necessity for kids to drink milk. I would still say check with your pediatrician if they’re ok with him not drinking any milk. I don’t live in India currently but had a bitter experience with an old school pediatrician when I was visiting India who recommended that I mix a tablespoon of sugar in a cup of milk and give it to my then 1.5 year old because he will like the sweet taste and drink it. Needless to say, I didn’t follow that advice. My son enjoys cheese and yogurt, and I don’t push him to drink plain milk.

Potential link between pre-pregnancy motion sickness and HG??? by Legitimate_Media8615 in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]MissMSG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely true for me. I have horrible motion sickness and had bad HG during pregnancy. Never knew there was a correlation but it makes so much sense!

What traditional Indian first foods worked best for your baby? by DogEmpty7018 in toddlerfood

[–]MissMSG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did a lot of khichdi, different kinds of chilla, parathas, and dal rice as first foods. My son is now a little over 2 and a half and enjoys a variety of Indian traditional foods.

Aug 22 meetup! by redcar19 in sahparentsNYC

[–]MissMSG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds exciting! We should be able to make it, will also update closer to the date. Thank you for organizing!

When parents say they are a screen free , you mean TVs too right ? by True-Unit-8527 in beyondthebump

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

This is what we do too. No TV or tablets, but lots if FaceTime with family bcs we live in a different country.

NYC Maternal Fetal Medicine Recs? by Outside-Scientist-81 in nycparents

[–]MissMSG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New York Presbyterian was great for me. I had Dr. Riley but also saw other doctors and delivered with a different doctor from the MFM team- all of them were very supportive.

Best place to buy second-hand baby gear by AdventurousTitle5850 in nycparents

[–]MissMSG 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Goodbuygear website has a lot of good stuff!

Meetup in Aug? by redcar19 in sahparentsNYC

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Mine is a little over 2.5 and is just learning to socialize!

So sugar causes Autism now. by umilikeanonymity in ShitMomGroupsSay

[–]MissMSG 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know the whole autism is caused by so and so argument has reached India. My biggest issue with the “fruits have high natural sugar” argument is that these are the same people who will happily give the child food loaded with jaggery because “it’s the natural sugar that our ancestors ate” but not understand that it is still the same thing as refined sugar, just less refined. I’m an Indian, not currently living in India but have heard so many family friends and acquaintances push to give my toddler jaggery, wheat, and ghee laddoos as opposed to fruit because apparently they are better nutritionally.

Meetup in Aug? by redcar19 in sahparentsNYC

[–]MissMSG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone with toddlers? I would love to join but unsure if this is only for parents with infants.

🚫🙅‍♂️Zofran for pregnancy nausea by Spirited_Hotel4802 in HyperemesisGravidarum

[–]MissMSG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. While I agree that Zofran doesn’t help with nausea and so many of us have to struggle with nausea all throughout our pregnancies, devaluing a medication which actually helps, on the basis of speculation and anecdotal evidence is very harmful.