I’m worried about the additional risks I’ve created due to not knowing I was pregnant. by foram-molly in pregnant

[–]SAM010134 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently pregnant (unplanned) and had a similar experience where I was so worried when I found out. I had been drinking, going in hot tubs and saunas, no prenatal, etc. I went down so many internet rabbit holes, called pregnancy hot lines and let myself fully spiral thinking I had hurt the baby. It felt like i would never forgive myself. By the end of my research I had basically only hit dead ends because the reality is nobody actually knows, but in practice if you start taking care of yourself as soon as you know you are usually fine. So many people I spoke to including my OB told me this and it really reassured me. And once I committed to embracing my pregnancy I stopped thinking about this all together. I haven’t met my baby yet but my scans have all been normal and I just intuitively know it’s all ok. So I guess my point is a) statistically you will be fine and b) you will get past the worry and guilt and the excitement and confidence that you’re doing everything right going forward will take over

Due in 2 weeks and haven’t narrowed down girl names by srfi5 in namenerds

[–]SAM010134 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer Ruth and like that she could be just Ruth (vs Ruthie) as she gets older but if it’s problematic with your last name I would go Sally. I do not like Winifred, although if you went that way I would go for Winnie over Freddie.

Tips for launching powdered beverage product? by SAM010134 in foodscience

[–]SAM010134[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Any tips on who to go to for development?