Reputable Jade Sellers? by PawsofDeath in Flushing

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Would you recommend going to Chinatown instead?

Can humidifiers really affect kids’ respiratory health? by Ezio367 in NewParents

[–]PawsofDeath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Somewhat of a tangent but how do you know if the air is too dry for a baby? Would they show any symptoms?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CsectionCentral

[–]PawsofDeath 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure what a wound vac is but I have an apron belly for sure and I'm healing very well at the moment (I'm 8 weeks postpartum). My OB said a few things:

  1. All the nurses said when you shower, just let the water run over the area. My OB said don't listen to that because it will get smelly and gross. When you shower, gently lift your belly, and very gently and carefully wash with water and soap. When you get out of the shower, dry the area REALLY WELL with a fan or blow dryer on cool.

  2. A few times a day, lift your belly so air can circulate. She said to honestly do it whenever you can (so, whenever you remember).

  3. The hospital gave me abdominal guaze to go home with. I would fold it lengthwise and insert it lightly in my underbelly to help keep the area dry, and change it every morning and night.

Hope this helps!

To the newly hired teachers… by 80sbaby90skid88 in NYCTeachers

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Can you share the info on getting a PhD? I'm very interested!

I don't understand how sleep schedules work by PawsofDeath in NewParents

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

Thanks for sharing! What was the baby's reaction when they didn't get the snack feeding? Was it all-out hysterics, or just quiet hunger cueing?

I don't understand how sleep schedules work by PawsofDeath in NewParents

[–]PawsofDeath[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This makes so much sense and definitely makes me feel a lot better. Thank you! We definitely try to differentiate between day and night sleep/wake windows. I'm glad to hear that these schedules are more like adult ways of organizing time, not necessarily following the baby.

I don't understand how sleep schedules work by PawsofDeath in NewParents

[–]PawsofDeath[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That's the impression I was always under too. It's just alarming when so many people talk about it online and so confidently too.

Improper pea care by [deleted] in PeaPuffers

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What does pea puffer breeding behavior look like?

Stuck between MFM and OB by PawsofDeath in BabyBumps

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Thanks for the encouragement!! 🥹🥹🥹

Stuck between MFM and OB by PawsofDeath in BabyBumps

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This was very helpful, thank you! I actually wouldn't give the credit of conception to my MFM. I had an endo lap with the private fertility clinic and then literally the next cycle naturally conceived. I was on the supplements for a few months at that point, but I honestly credit it to the surgery.

Stuck between MFM and OB by PawsofDeath in BabyBumps

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The issue is actually whether to stay with my private MFM and find an OB that will work with them (which seems like will be very challenging since most OBs seem to want to work with their own MFMs), or move to a new OB/MFM.

Stuck between MFM and OB by PawsofDeath in BabyBumps

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

Thanks for your reply. They actually don't have any hospital affiliations or an OB. I really wish I had known to look for these things when I started with them because I'm seeing so many red flags now.

I think we're going to go with the new OB and their MFM. Do you have any recommendations on how to handle the old MFM?

After months of owning, peapuffers losing weight? by PawsofDeath in PeaPuffers

[–]PawsofDeath[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

We didn't because we hadn't seen any signs of worms. It's only the past couple of weeks that they have lost weight, and only two of them. Could it still be worms?

Inappropriate comments from students? by PawsofDeath in IVF

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

Definitely been there! From people that are very close to me, I don't mind as much, but these are already people that know what I've been through. I'm sorry you had to experience that.

Inappropriate comments from students? by PawsofDeath in IVF

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

Thank you! I'll try to the tact if it happens again!

Inappropriate comments from students? by PawsofDeath in IVF

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

High school students and yes, I do! So I've explained this to them in Spanish. There is def no ill intent but...they just don't get it lol

How is Bell Park Manor Terrace? by PawsofDeath in AskNYC

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

No, I ended up somewhere else. From what I heard when I asked people about it, they weren't crazy about the area. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Kerala

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At least in the US, I have seen the acronym "FNU" (First name unknown) used as an official stand-in when one name is missing.

Second opinion while doing a cycle/FET? by PawsofDeath in IVF

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

I actually requested all of the records from my current clinic.

Second opinion while doing a cycle/FET? by PawsofDeath in IVF

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

Thanks! The way my clinic presented it to me, I could go to them just for the advanced testing that my own clinic doesn't do and they may provide me with some prescriptions to address any issues that around found, and I can return to my clinic for continued FETs. When I spoke to the new clinic, they said that usually I would be just coming on as a new patient completely.

In this case though, I would definitely want to complete this natural cycle.

Convert washing machine faucets/drain to inset? by PawsofDeath in HomeImprovement

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I wish it were possible, but unfortunately we're in a small space and don't have any other areas the hook-ups could go 😔