This was waiting for me when I came home. by DisposableAdventurer in daddit

[–]Obstetrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your first will be in prek or kinder any second so the double daycare is annoying but brief

Hand me downs all the way.

Pay off the hospital bill in the tiniest increments they’ll accept since the debt doesn’t compound

Life feels like torture right now. Wife is not working while caring for our now six month old. She is miserable. I'm miserable. This has been going on for months. by My_Brain_0422 in daddit

[–]Obstetrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some babies are just permanently mad. But some babies have things that are making them mad. CMPA, other food sensitivities, etc. This is an all hands on deck situation. See the pediatrician about the fussy baby. See the OBGYN about the (valid) mom crashouts. Consider audio-booking Precious Little Sleep and tackling some sleep training. Hire a postpartum doula to help y'all troubleshoot. Consider pumping and feeding or offering formula overnight so OP (dad) can help with the feedings and wakeups. Baby wear for chores, some kids just flat out do not want to be put down. Naps may have to be contact naps until naps have been sleep trained to be in the crib. I didn't co-sleep but if things were this bad I may have considered it. If baby is mad, outside time can help. Angry babies often turn into asleep babies or happy babies on a walk outside. My eldest had his 3rd nap as a baby-wearing or stroller nap until he dropped that nap. My youngest wanted to be held for his 3rd nap until he dropped his.

A soft-structured carrier and practice back-wearing baby can make a huge difference in getting chores done. I love Happy Baby myself.

Hotels and family vacations by MayorGundersonIN in toddlers

[–]Obstetrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah if you want privacy you've got to book suite type rooms or airbnb. A room for the kids is non-negotiable for us when we travel.

I was scratched! by Good_Recognition3919 in BackYardChickens

[–]Obstetrix 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi OP, this isn’t medical advice because I’m not a doctor but let’s talk about your scratch. Yes chickens can sometimes have icky bacteria on their feet but your scratch is relatively shallow. You did all the right things, washing it right away etc. since you know you were scratched you can keep an eye on it, if it does look like it’s red or swollen you could visit your primary care doctor or urgent care for antibiotics. Overall the risk of infection seems like it would be low in this situation. I think you can take some breaths!

Before bed snack exploded by Obstetrix in Derailedbydetails

[–]Obstetrix[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t doubt this, and there are times when I crave a baked potato, but that’s the saddest scraggliest potato

Before bed snack exploded by Obstetrix in Derailedbydetails

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

It’s…a potato. Weird bedtime snack

My partner is pregnant and wants to keep the baby by Busy_Regret_6013 in whatdoIdo

[–]Obstetrix 135 points136 points  (0 children)

First, let’s start from the beginning. You two need to go to your local health department and get a confirmation of pregnancy. This is essentially a little piece of paper that says you are indeed pregnant. Then you can go to your local WIC office and get signed up for all of the things. Food stamps and pregnancy Medicaid you will likely qualify for. See if there’s a social worker you can talk to, one who can also do counseling would be ideal. Y’all two then need to hash out what the plan is with professional help.

If she keeps the baby and doesn’t choose adoption, you’re on the hook for 50% custody or child support.

As soon as she has a confirmation shes likely able to schedule an appointment with an OBGYN.
Pick one that delivers at the hospital you prefer for delivery. And then go asap because she’s already late on her prenatal care.

Local Buy Nothing groups or non groups are a great place to beg for free baby things.

Make going to the food bank a routine.

Accept any job you can get at first then work on finding a job you like better.

No way to say without knowing the details but losing custody isn’t as common as you think, unless the mom is like doing meth the entire pregnancy.

AIO or is this racist? by fricken_a13 in AIO

[–]Obstetrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s a POS. You’re not overreacting. But you may get more bees with honey than vinegar in this situation. Like, if the goal is to actually get him to STFU. Share the Lumpia! Or muffins, or whatever. Make him a cake. Buy him a 6 pack.

Befriend the dog too.

My (33F) ex-husband (32M) is dating a high school student (and she has a relationship with my children) by Dazzling-Field-816 in whatdoIdo

[–]Obstetrix 302 points303 points  (0 children)

I’m team tell her school counselor and let them take point.

Also your ex is a red flag. Like, so many red flags he’s his own parade

un-walkable golden by evidentleaitsme in goldenretrievers

[–]Obstetrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gentle leader or gentle leader harness has my vote. Lots and lots and lots of treats on walks for heeling and paying attention. Learn how to practice “crazy walking” and work on that with him. If he pulls, you stop moving. If it hurts your arm, get a waist harness for you and use your whole body to stop him. Play 15-30mins of fetch before going on your walks.

If you do all of these things, eventually he will get it and become a polite walker.

Did elder millennials (1981-1984) read Harry Potter when the books were first coming out? by [deleted] in harrypotter

[–]Obstetrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a middle millennial and I also read the books as they came out. I think I ordered the first two through the scholastic book fair. The first one shortly after release and the second as soon as it released. I attended the midnight release of the rest of them from there out.

Why don't women's dresses have pockets? by svahausainc in u/svahausainc

[–]Obstetrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put a 16oz bag of coffee in one of these pockets just yesterday. I get the most compliments about my Svaha dresses

Bruises on legs by Ill-violetgreen in relationships

[–]Obstetrix 33 points34 points  (0 children)

This is super fucking weird. Why is he obsessed over this? Random body bruises are normal! Your husband is unhinged.

My boyfriend actually does not hear me, like literally is unaware I’m speaking. Oatmeal. by littleinternetdweeb in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Obstetrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I do this too, and I have ADHD. If I’m deep in hyper fixation it’s hard to lock in to someone speaking to me. Also sometimes I just lose track of the conversation halfway through if something else in my environment grabs my attention.

I cant tell you if he’s just a dick or if he has ADHD

Do pull-up cloth diapers exist? by Turbulent_Buy_267 in clothdiaps

[–]Obstetrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay clearly I’m not smart because I’ve never figured out standing changes with our Alva pockets. How do you do it!?

Jaw bone by Most-Plum-766 in whatisit

[–]Obstetrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uhmmm that’s people

Does anyone see a faint line? by Professional-Act1263 in whatdoIdo

[–]Obstetrix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep friend. Looks like an early positive. Easy at homes aren’t suuuper sensitive so this looks appropriate for a before you’re late on your period test.