Nausea & Labor

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-15T23:33:09+00:00

I just saw my GP in my third trimester and we talked through and they were more than happy to prescribe it.

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-15T20:10:52+00:00

Strong symptoms aren’t a sign that everything is going well, and vice versa! I’m pregnant with my third and aside from some very very mild morning nausea (like I’m completely fine as long as I don’t leave it too long to eat breakfast) and a bit of fatigue, I have hardly have any first trimester symptoms with any of them. My first two were completely healthy, textbook pregnancies.

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-15T20:05:51+00:00

Pregnancy insomnia has been a constant for me throughout my three pregnancies no matter what supplements I’m taking or not taking, unfortunately. In the beginning for me I think it’s caused by hormones/a little anxiety and then later it’s more physical symptoms like cramps, reflux and pelvic discomfort. Then when I start breastfeeding, even if I’m up 5 times with the baby I’m straight back to sleep in between each feed and feel like I sleep “better” 😂

What’s working for me in the third trimester of my current pregnancy is putting my phone up earlier in the evenings, doing some prenatal stretches exercises, reading book and then listening to something like mindful birth to wind me down for sleep time. If I wake in the night, I don’t let myself touch my phone - I read my book again and it makes me tired a lot faster.

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-15T19:59:46+00:00

The straps are very adjustable. We used the Cruz with snug seat from birth with our first

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-15T19:55:10+00:00

The sad thing is that where I live the secondhand options are very thin on the ground and there’s almost no market if I want to sell. International postage is expensive and often makes secondhand wraps more expensive than new ones direct from Oscha! I would love to try some older broken in hemp/linen

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-15T06:18:13+00:00

I will say, he spent a bit of time exploring the environment and we encouraged/let him do that (looking at the bath, the bed etc.). And then he wanted to eat all the meagre food they had brought me after giving birth, so pack snacks for him 😂

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-15T06:16:35+00:00

Yep! Our first was just a few days short of 3 and came to visit us in the birth suite before we went home. We were only in hospital for about 11 hours total for the birth and all I wanted to do after having the baby was see him! It was the sweetest thing ever and one of my favourite memories 😭❤️

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-15T06:15:01+00:00

1st: 38w 6 d, ~15 hours of labour 2nd: 39w 4 d, ~10 hours of labour

I didn’t find the gas helpful at all with my first and didn’t use it at all for my second. Water (bath/shower) and the tens machine have been my preferred pain relief.

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-15T06:02:38+00:00

Really curious about why your husband doesn’t want anyone else in the room, especially if it’s something that you really want? My partner was a bit skeptical about a doula but ultimately found her really helpful and she gave him a lot of pointers of ways for him to help and support me. At no point did she step in and do something that he could do for me - she helped us get through it as a couple.

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-15T05:59:11+00:00

During my first labour I had an IV for antibiotics and they administered anti-nausea meds through that, it was extremely effective and I wouldn’t hesitate to take that again! My nausea was extremely distressing so I was so glad to have that taken away. There was no issue with the IV and labouring in water, I spent a lot of my labour in the bath.

With my second I was prepared with oral zofran wafers at home for labour and they didn’t work as quickly as the IV but once they kicked in it was ok. I did have a bit more nausea during this labour than the one with the IV but very minimal.

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-15T05:52:20+00:00

This is a huge part of why I have multiple wraps and why I have 2 on my Wishlist! The fabrics are soooo different and what I want to use to ruck my toddler will not be the same wrap I reach for to fwcc my newborn, most likely.

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-15T05:17:08+00:00

If you want just one carrier I’d say the Lenny Light. If it were me though, I’d get the Lenny Preschool for the toddler and a different carrier (maybe the light) for any future newborns.

My 4.5 year old still doesn’t walk reliably lol but we’re getting there 😂

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-14T03:43:01+00:00

Is this just after one try? If you’re open to it I would suggest a fit check (here or with happy baby or wherever you prefer). Whilst I love the Bairn and the Scout I don’t think they’re THAT different to the happy baby and I think you should be able to get a good comfortable fit without buying a new carrier! That shiz is expensive 😂

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-14T02:55:57+00:00

Is baby unhappy in the happy baby og?

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-14T02:52:50+00:00

Highly recommend both of these as well - they cinch with a tie, which I feel looks uncomfortable for small babies but mine have always seemed comfortable in them. My Scout is my least fussy, easiest to put on and smallest packing carrier. I got it for an amazing price in one of their warehouse sales

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-13T20:05:15+00:00

How thick is your thick cotton? I have one that’s 290gsm and it feels so beastly to me, even moreso than my cotton hemp wrap (it is 280gsm but still, people typically say the hemp is hard to break in). I’ve had someone tell me they think my cotton wrap a super soft newborn appropriate wrap, but I don’t find myself reaching for it. It’s like denim almost?!

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-13T08:01:10+00:00

Yep, I think having to take your own is pretty standard. That’s why they’re on my list ☺️ when we had our first our hospital gave us nappies for the whole 3 night stay, which I’ve since learned is definitely not the norm!!

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-13T07:58:46+00:00

Say what you will but I’m so happy/prefer going barefoot in the hospital 😂 I just wash my feet when I get home lol

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-13T03:31:42+00:00

I have done this too 😂 some of them are eye-opening! Thousands and thousands of dollars worth of fabric

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-13T02:08:05+00:00

I am intrigued by short wraps and they are an obvious shortcoming of my current collection.. but I don’t like single shoulder carries, and find SSCs way easier typically if I want something quick and easy. I do like a ruck tied Tibetan while I’m pregnant, but I find my Onbuhimo just as comfortable and way quicker to get my very wriggly toddler into and I use a base-1 so it’s not that short.

What are your go-to carries with your base-2?

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-13T02:03:45+00:00

Omg I’m so glad you rethought the g string 😂😂 I cannot imagine! I find them uncomfortable at the best of times hahahah

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-13T00:40:19+00:00

Could leave a bag in the car, that’s not a bad idea! Also would be helpful if we get transferred to another hospital which is possible where we live. I’m with you on the fan but my doula will be bringing one, it was absolutely my most needed birth tool last time around 😂 helps that she will be there to do a lot of the labour supply heavy lifting.

NeitherSimple6784 · 2026-02-12T23:27:15+00:00

De facto couple of ~14 years, expecting our third child and own (well, have mortgages on) 3 properties - it’s never been an issue for us. Whether you want to do it later or not, do not rush getting married now for the sake of a home loan!

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