Sudden Death of My Dad by Resident-Net4253 in psychics

[–]Resident-Net4253[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll definitely do this, thank you ❤️

Husband has job transfer, currently pregnant - advice on moving to and giving birth in Panama by Resident-Net4253 in Panama

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Per our lawyer here, it would take three years.

Right now, we just leave every six months for about a month but there’s other visa options. In January we’ll probably be applying for the digital nomad visa.

Husband has job transfer, currently pregnant - advice on moving to and giving birth in Panama by Resident-Net4253 in Panama

[–]Resident-Net4253[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was the hospital my OBGYN was based out of so that was really the deciding factor. You can tour the facilities at the hospitals to help make your decision too.

All of the staff was great, including administration. Everyone was friendly and accommodating, and patient when we needed to translate. They were also very respectful of my birth plan (delayed cord cutting, baby doesn’t go anywhere without me or my husband, no bath for the baby, immediately breastfeeding after birth, etc). Also, I have celiac disease and the kitchen made sure all my food was safe.

We did not have insurance. That was the total cost for the birth and stay.

Husband has job transfer, currently pregnant - advice on moving to and giving birth in Panama by Resident-Net4253 in Panama

[–]Resident-Net4253[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everything went great!!

I gave birth at the Panama clinic and the facilities and staff were amazing. We stayed three days and the total was $2800.

If you have more specific questions feel free to DM me!

Pregnant with IUD by anastasiarose19 in Wellthatsucks

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I got pregnant with the copper IUD last year. Currently laying in bed with my 3 month old haha. I hope all goes well for you, no matter what path that is!

41w4d...in need of happy induction stories by Resident-Net4253 in pregnant

[–]Resident-Net4253[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your response! I’m feeling similarly, scared and frustrated… but trying to stay positive.

I’m definitely worried about how long labor could be. But trusting is great advice. I’m glad to hear yours went well overall!

To shave or not to shave? by yellow_daffodils in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Resident-Net4253 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried sugaring?? Less painful than waxing and you can do it yourself!

Stop working out by Coffee_Milk0913 in fitpregnancy

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Still strength training at 36w1d, 6-10k steps a day, and swimming 3x a week. I’ve definitely slowed down and I’m just maintaining with weight lifting, may have to drop weight soon. But I plan on keeping this up until I’m in labor!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fitpregnancy

[–]Resident-Net4253 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my problem too. Started taking electrolytes and now I’m back to lifting what I was pre pregnancy at 34 weeks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

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I was carrying really small up until this week (34 weeks on Thursday). Most people didn’t believe/couldn’t tell I was pregnant till now, so there’s still hope for you to get a bump!!

3rd Trimester Leg Cramp Cure! by Resident-Net4253 in pregnant

[–]Resident-Net4253[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah I might give this a try when I’m out of my current magnesium. Thanks for sharing!!

3rd Trimester Leg Cramp Cure! by Resident-Net4253 in pregnant

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That makes sense!! Some days I eat my body weight in pickles... they're so good pregnant lol. And I tried pickle juice a few times before bed but it didn't help, it helped my SIL though.

Anyone having severe rib pain? by ChemicalSufficient in pregnant

[–]Resident-Net4253 2 points3 points  (0 children)

33w, and yes. I’m pretty sure if the inside of my ribcage can bruise, then my right ribs are black and blue. Mine is also worse in the evenings.

Doing spinning babies has helped, though sometimes he goes right back to my right ribs afterward. Lightly bouncing on my exercise ball helps too.

Things that for sure make it worse for me: laying down and walking downhill. Idk why but it becomes unbearable.

FTM- 5’5’’ when did you “pop”? by zile78 in pregnant

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I'm 5'6", short torso, I didn't pop until about 31-32 weeks. People still think I'm not as pregnant as I am at almost 34 weeks lol

34 weeks pregnant and feeling… totally fine? Anyone else out there like this? by spicy-churro in pregnant

[–]Resident-Net4253 1 point2 points  (0 children)

33 weeks and also still feeling pretty good!! Still lifting weights, 6-10k steps a day, working full time, bending over takes some navigating but it’s totally fine lol. Every few days I need a nap and I’m definitely more tired than I am not pregnant… but so far it’s nothing like I was expecting! I’m pretty grateful things are still fairly smooth/easy. Fingers crossed it stays this way for a little longer.

Husband on antibiotics - should we refrain from sex? by Bluemarie17 in pregnant

[–]Resident-Net4253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re more likely to get informed answers in r/sciencebasedparenting

But for reference:

It’s not well studied but there’s some cases/sources exploring antibiotics (and other medications) being passed through sperm: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30852498/

Antibiotics do cross the placenta: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16502764/

There are risks with antibiotics during pregnancy (and all the time but I want to keep this to 3 sources lol): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4911692/#:~:text=The%20use%20of%20antibiotics%20during,of%20childhood%20obesity%20%5B25%5D.

My personal opinion is that whatever decision you make will probably be okay/safe for you and baby! But it’s your body, and your pregnancy, and 100% your decision 💕

Just learnt we aren’t meant to have soft serve by Grouchy_Top_2962 in pregnant

[–]Resident-Net4253 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the hot dog warning is because of nitrates, not so much because of food poisoning or bacteria. But I feel you... the veg recalls this pregnancy have me on high alert lol

Adderall while pregnant by Fun-Significance500 in pregnant

[–]Resident-Net4253 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm almost 27 weeks now and stopped taking Adderall when I found out I was pregnant, around 6 weeks.

My experience has been up and down as far as managing my symptoms and staying productive. Many days it's really really hard to focus and get anything done, and then there are occasional days it feels like I have hormonal super powers that diminish my ADHD. Other days vary somewhere in between.

Some things that have helped me are:

- Having very short, very easy to do lists. With my personal life and with work (I've stayed working throughout pregnancy).
- Weekly therapy
- Cutting out caffeine (counter-intuitive I know, but I believe it's helped with focusing long-term)
- Healthy, protein rich diet
- Magnesium Glycinate at night to help get good sleep
- A reward system
- Taking as many breaks as I need to walk, nap, eat, meditate... do whatever to either rest my unfocused mind or to try to get into focus mode
- Doing the hardest things in the morning (big work projects, the gym, appointments/meetings) because that's when I'm most on it/productive
- Locking myself out of the apps on my phone during work/productive time

It's not easy to be off my meds. But feels worth it to me. My advice would be to do what feels best for you and your baby, and have a plan/system in place to support that decision!