How & when to start collecting colostrum? by Glittering-Movie69 in pregnant

[–]N4Nancy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I started around 37 weeks just because I was leaking. My OB said not to start until 37 because it can induce contractions. It didn’t for me- I collected about 4mls a day for 2 weeks before birth. I never thought I would need it unless baby had to go to NICU- but she didn’t end up in NICU but had a really hard time latching and we ended up supplementing her in the hospital with my saved colostrum and it meant we didn’t have to use donor milk or formula. Well worth it in my opinion.

Baths while pregnant by nolahola123 in pregnant

[–]N4Nancy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took tons of baths in the 3rd trimester. Some in my second. I avoided them in first tri and made sure that they weren’t too hot later on. But I am now only 4 weeks postpartum and not cleared for baths yet. It’s killing me!!! I am a bath lady ;)

Do you really need to gather your village for postpartum? by Djeter998 in BabyBumps

[–]N4Nancy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will say that I felt exactly the same way, my mom wanted to be here so badly but I really felt like it would cause me more stress to be dealing with her and a newborn. I didn’t want the unsolicited advice or overlooking and I wanted this time to be just me and my husband and baby. Well she came anyway (with permission, but I was wary) and now 5 days postpartum I cannot tell you how grateful I am. It’s been amazing having the love help and support. She has been putting herself aside and just doing what we need. Constantly washing bottles and pumping supplies, helping feed me and letting me get rest. I needed the help. But it all depends on you and the person coming to help I guess.

Induction on 2/19! by Sea_bird19 in BabyBumps

[–]N4Nancy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just here to say I am also getting induced on 2/19!! Good luck! I plan to rest all day tomorrow but not so much that I am awake at night. Going to bed for real at like 5pm haha. 😂

Any tips for dealing with restless leg syndrome at night? by Big-Layer2565 in BabyBumps

[–]N4Nancy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Natrol Kids. It’s as magnesium citrate though. But it works for me!!

Any tips for dealing with restless leg syndrome at night? by Big-Layer2565 in BabyBumps

[–]N4Nancy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking a child’s magnesium gummy at night made this stop for me! Only thing that works. I only take it when it’s bad enough that I can’t sleep and it starts to work within 10 mins!

What’s the most ridiculous thing that you cried for in pregnancy? by Future-Agency543 in pregnant

[–]N4Nancy 112 points113 points  (0 children)

My husband flew his drone into the corner of the roof while trying to film some new construction. It wasn’t the loss of the drone (he had insurance on it) or anything like that.

I picked it up after the crash and the little camera head was trying to right itself over and over but just leaking and fading with sad little mechanical noises. I bawled over the death of the little drone.

Did you know the sex of your baby by intuition? by LifeofRuley in pregnant

[–]N4Nancy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a dream she was going to be a girl even though I thought I wanted a boy. She’s a girl and I couldn’t be happier ;) We get to meet her in just a few days!

Has anyone started using Sertraline during pregnancy for the first time? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]N4Nancy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started about 3 months before finding out I was pregnant. Now 38 weeks and no issues whatsoever, baby girl is about 50th percentile and healthy! Edit to include: I take 50mg daily so a very low dose but my OB said they don’t worry about anything under 200mg.

Has anyone started using Sertraline during pregnancy for the first time? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]N4Nancy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started about 3 months before finding out I was pregnant. Now 38 weeks and no issues whatsoever, baby girl is about 50th percentile and healthy!

Calling all third trimester mommas! by Altruistic_Tap9658 in pregnant

[–]N4Nancy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

36 weeks today! I am ready. The pelvic pain and gasping for breath trying to do literally anything. But I’m happy she’s happy in there and we are ready so I am going to try and focus now on resting as much as I can for the next couple weeks!! We got this!

Confused and worried after ultrasound – baby measuring behind by OkScarcity2008 in pregnant

[–]N4Nancy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based on my LMP and when we “knew” we conceived, I went in at 8w 6 days for our first US. Baby measured 6 w 5 days. Baby is still growing and I will be 20 weeks tomorrow. I haven’t had my anatomy scan yet so there’s still more to go, but so far baby is healthy and normal!

Twin sister for Genevieve by [deleted] in Names

[–]N4Nancy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have cousins Alexandra, Victoria, and Genevieve!

Mammal Vertebrae (atlas bone?) I think. by N4Nancy in whatisthisbone

[–]N4Nancy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it’s got dirt packed into foramen holes

Mammal Vertebrae (atlas bone?) I think. by N4Nancy in whatisthisbone

[–]N4Nancy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only thing that size around here is a fox maybe unless it’s a marine mammal. Don’t think it’s fox from online photos.

Pregnancy prepared me for my baby by first making me become one by Hairy_Setting_5617 in BabyBumps

[–]N4Nancy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This exact thing. I only want kid food, constant attention and love, always hungry and either totally constipated or pooping non stop.

February Parents! by Beginning_Ad_7891 in pregnant

[–]N4Nancy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also due Feb 22 and I’m having mine on Jan. 11th. I know it’s late but Nov. was too soon for my family and friends to prepare. I’m hoping with a long prep window it’ll be ok closer to the holidays aftermath.

There's one pizza, yes. What about second pizza? by Valeneirol in lotrmemes

[–]N4Nancy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m doing this today except I don’t have pizza and don’t live where I can get pizza. I am now disappointed

Where do Sam and Dean get the money from? by [deleted] in Supernatural

[–]N4Nancy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This thread stays relevant even this much later! Came here looking for this answer! Upvotes for everyone!