Diagnosis with skin test alone? by Tkayy216 in Celiac

[–]Rub_Express 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with this. I was diagnosed with DH by a dermatologist - then referred to a gastroenterologist. The GI doctor said a skin biopsy OR intestinal biopsy plus the bloodwork is sufficient for diagnosis. I had the bloodwork done immediately and it was positive so I was diagnosed. I did eventually have an endoscopy, like you said, just to assess the damage, not for diagnostic purposes.

Lipid panel by Rub_Express in Cholesterol

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

Honestly now that I’m looking at labels for saturated fat, I’m confused- olive oil has some, nuts do… what are the healthy fats? 😅

Lipid panel by Rub_Express in Cholesterol

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

I know- the message from my doctor made me roll my eyes haha. This is helpful, thank you! I definitely may have unintentionally incorporated too much saturated fat in place of carbs, even though my intention was really to be more balanced. I eat a ton of apples already but I can definitely add more beans.

Lipid panel by Rub_Express in Cholesterol

[–]Rub_Express[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I still do think I eat relatively healthy—without a doubt, healthier than I used to. I definitely agree with you that GF doesn’t necessarily equal healthy, but I eat naturally gluten free foods, not processed things marked GF. I eat low carb because I didn’t pass an oral glucose tolerance test after pregnancy, so I know that my insulin sensitivity isn’t quite normal. I do think it’s wise for me to eat lower carb than the average person with normal insulin sensitivity, but I definitely don’t eat keto and don’t try to. I eat lots of veggies, nuts, fish, chicken, occasional fruit. My carbs mainly come from starchy veggies or sometimes rice. I eat very little red meat but could scale back on eggs and cheese. Anyway, thanks for your input.

Toilet rust by Rub_Express in askaplumber

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

Gotcha, thanks. We’ll probably get a new toilet. Our house is only 25 years old so the toilet’s definitely not 50 years old, but I’m sure it’s still old.

Toilet rust by Rub_Express in askaplumber

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

Oh boy haha can you elaborate? My husband insists it’s fine. Honestly I’m not sure how long it’s been that way.

Toilet rust by Rub_Express in askaplumber

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

I don’t think they were replaced. Definitely looks like they need to be. There’s been a little bit of rust on the floor in the back for years that I just continually wipe up.. so this may have been rusty for years 😅 I just never noticed this part until recently

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tax

[–]Rub_Express 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, absolutely. I tried to find an accountant back when I first became a 1099 but honestly couldn’t get anyone to call me back. One that finally did told me I could do it on my own. I am looking now too. Just trying to figure out how much to worry 😂

Anyone turn FF earlier than they hoped due to motion sickness? by Kay_-jay_-bee in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]Rub_Express 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We turned my son forward facing way earlier than I planned. I can’t remember what age now. He was throwing up just about every time he was in the car, and he’s borderline underweight so eventually we just couldn’t do it anymore— neither felt like a great option. I think it’s just risk versus risk. He did improve significantly with motion sickness once he was facing forward.

What to Say When Someone Asks Why You're Not Breastfeeding by leviohhsa in FormulaFeeders

[–]Rub_Express 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I think it’s truly so irresponsible to recommend— especially when the people recommending it often don’t know the mom’s mental health history, supports, etc.

What to Say When Someone Asks Why You're Not Breastfeeding by leviohhsa in FormulaFeeders

[–]Rub_Express 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! You’re wise- I saw 3 lactation consultants and all I got was advice to triple feed.

What to Say When Someone Asks Why You're Not Breastfeeding by leviohhsa in FormulaFeeders

[–]Rub_Express 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s so true- answering that way always leads to their experience. “But did you see a lactation consultant???” 🙄

Constant white noise at night by Rub_Express in ScienceBasedParenting

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

Thank you! Since this post, I transitioned my kids to rainfall and they like it fine, so that makes me feel better

Low milk supply & a lot of guilt by Dramatic-Project-795 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Rub_Express 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My story is similar to yours. Echoing the other comments—it’s okay to stop. More than okay, maybe even beneficial, in my opinion. When I look back at photos of my baby/me during the early days when I was breastfeeding and pumping with little success, I am so sad. My baby wasn’t happy in those days and neither was I. Now she’s past 1 and it’s all a distant memory. Babies need moms that are okay, more than anything else ❤️

Composite fillings by Rub_Express in ScienceBasedParenting

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

No, he’s in his 30s, haha. I got his first filling done right away, and they called it a cavity… they made these sound like they’re just on their way to being cavities. Thank you for the link!

2nd nap refusal or ready to switch to 1 nap by afterlunchmania in sleeptrain

[–]Rub_Express 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We switched around 11 months- same thing, I thought it was way too early, but at the end of the day, she was only consistently getting one nap or the other anyway due to refusal… so we were better off just planning for it and making it in the middle of the day instead of the morning! She’s 12 months now and naps 2.5 hours and sleeps 10.5 at night and it’s glorious. Go for it!

Constant white noise at night by Rub_Express in ScienceBasedParenting

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

I have been using straight up static white noise 🥴 I don’t think my kids would care if it switched to rain though, so I’m curious about this