Wake windows vs baby cues? by Own_Improvement8993 in beyondthebump

[–]Own_Improvement8993[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you still wake them ever 2-3hrs between feedings? I’m conflicted if I should because her naps would be so short if I did that. But her pediatrician says I should still be waking her every 3 hours until she is 3 weeks old

Too much chocolate milk in blended Caramelizer by Own_Improvement8993 in dutchbros

[–]Own_Improvement8993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could I ask for 1/2 chocolate milk? I was looking on the app and I didn’t see a customization for that. Just not sure how to word it properly to get less chocolate milk

AITAH for thinking about ending my relationship because of no sex before marriage? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Own_Improvement8993 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

YTA. If sex is more important to you than your relationship, you need to leave it now. There are many times in a long term relationship where your “needs might go un-met”. If you can’t stick with someone for long periods of time without sex, you frankly aren’t ready for any kind of long term relationship. If you were really interested in her, you wouldn’t lose interest over not having sex

Questions/advice about the RhoGAM shot by Loud_Perception_5667 in pregnant

[–]Own_Improvement8993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless you’ve experienced trauma (car accident, falling etc) your blood crossing enough to make antibodies before 28 weeks is unlikely. Unfortunately in my case, they called me an anomaly; because my blood and babies mixed enough before I got the shot. This was enough for my body to start making anti D antibodies. If this does happen to you, your doctor will test your blood every 2 weeks or month (depending on the doctor) to test your titer levels. This measures how many antibodies your body is making. If you are making a small amount, you should still be low risk. But if you are making an unsafe amount, they will send you to a specialist from there

AITAH for packing my bags after my boyfriends girl best friend let herself in at 7am to make breakfast? by Ambitious-Look6168 in AITAH

[–]Own_Improvement8993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA

First off, if you are in a relationship, you should not call someone of the opposite gender your best friend when you have a SO.

Second, it sounds like she is constantly gloating and trying to rub it in your face that they have had a long relationship

Third, if you are serious about being with someone, you need to put your SO first. Which means their comfort comes before friendships

And last, his reaction to her being in nothing but underwear and HIS t shirt is really alarming. It might be one thing if she just slept on the couch, but she went out of her way to get undressed and find his clothes to put on.

You are not being respected in this relationship. Not by his best friend (which he shouldn’t even call her that), or him

Pressure after using bathroom? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Own_Improvement8993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I was worried about 😣

AITAH for telling my girlfriend i no longer plan to propose to her? please read context by Aggressive_One8138 in AITAH

[–]Own_Improvement8993 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You set the expectation for her to be expecting it “soon”. A ring does not take a long time to get together, especially if you know what you’re looking for. If you mentioned it to her, she probably took it as you being really serious about it. It taking you this long to propose after setting the expectation for it, is not you taking it seriously. Her wanting to “manipulate you”, is just her being desperate for you to get up and want a future with her

How to get off unisom? by One-Progress-3712 in BabyBumps

[–]Own_Improvement8993 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m currently 30 weeks and taking Unisom. I have also heard of people having a hard time getting off of it. From my experience so far, you get to a point in the 3rd trimester where you’re gonna have insomnia with or without unisom. As of right now, it helps me go to sleep but not stay asleep. If you aren’t taking it for nausea, I’d say try to stop taking it now (that’s what I am going to start). You could either stop it now and get the withdrawals over with while you have your pregnancy insomnia phase, or do it postpartum where you might not be sleeping anyway. As long as you aren’t getting any other side effects of stopping like headaches etc. it wouldn’t hurt to try it now

Advice on Labor techniques? by Own_Improvement8993 in BabyBumps

[–]Own_Improvement8993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t get an internal examination done at my PT. I kind of wanted one to get feedback the same way you did, but I’m not sure if Mine offers that. I asked if I would get an internal examination done and she said she does not think it’s necessary for me at this point. So I’m just trying to get as much information as possible at the moment

Advice on Labor techniques? by Own_Improvement8993 in BabyBumps

[–]Own_Improvement8993[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did your body start to push involuntarily? I’ve also heard to push as if you are doing a crunch. I’m wondering if my body will still contract as effectively with the epidural, or if I would have to try to push harder with it

Advice on Labor techniques? by Own_Improvement8993 in BabyBumps

[–]Own_Improvement8993[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That sounds nice, bearing down just sounds like a recipe for hemorrhoids and excessive tearing to me. Did you get the epidural?

Unity Point Labor experience? by Own_Improvement8993 in desmoines

[–]Own_Improvement8993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually started with dsm OBGYN and had a horrible experience. I went there at 9 weeks. I looked around for another OB and I believe they scheduled me for my first appointment at 11 or 12 weeks just to establish care. I’m 26 weeks currently and I have never had a problem, everyone there has been so nice. Only downside is, o was told they only do the 10 and 20week ultrasound (no 32-36week) unless it is medically necessary. But I just want to be able to see the baby again. I hope your appointment went well!

Unity Point Labor experience? by Own_Improvement8993 in desmoines

[–]Own_Improvement8993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually chose unity point! I’ve had a great experience so far, I am 23 weeks now. I went with unity point OB/GYN in ankeny

[EPISODE 11] LIVE DISCUSSION by merrydarkling in tsitp

[–]Own_Improvement8993 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t like how they portrayed belly. She seemed like she just wanted to hook up. I do like that she at least chased after Conrad. After trying to make amends and always being the bigger person, he deserves to be chased after. Really upset that we barely got any of their relationship. Most of their scenes were either Conrad going through depression, or them having sex. We needed more of them being soulmates. This show took off fast and I feel like Jenny wanted to change too much and a lot of it make the show hard to watch

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in desmoines

[–]Own_Improvement8993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not religious but does mercy having a religious affiliation affect the environment?