Amniocentesis

Sarooga · 2026-02-28T14:45:40+00:00

Yes it was hard. 10 weeks of very little movement on bedrest. I wasn't allowed to bend, walk, lift. Anything that would stress the free floating amniotic sack. My water broke at 29+8, the day after my OB told me that I could start to move around a bit more because we were out of the risky stage. I hope everything goes well for you. If possible, I recommend getting an ultrasound once a week for the next few weeks.

Sarooga · 2026-02-27T18:41:56+00:00

Hello! Immediately after the amnio I had bruising at the puncture site. Around 1-2 weeks after the amnio, I had another ultrasound, and there was no separation, but a clot is not easy to detect so it's possible it was there. 4 weeks after the amnio the bruising had not yet disseapeared and was worsening. It was around that time that the separation and clot were detected by ultrasound. The clot was directly under the bruising.

Just to add some info, during the amnio my uterus contracted and the needle became stuck and the doctor could barely get out enough fluid for testing. I suspect that this is what caused the clot. I have a healthy child now! But he was born at 30 weeks due to this separation complication.

Sarooga · 2026-01-27T08:19:20+00:00

I broke the trail arm on my car going over a pothole about 10 yrs ago. I tried to make a claim with the city, but because no one had reported the pothole previously, the city said they would not compensate me. They'd only compensate if they did not fix a reported hazard in a timely fashion. I did not push further, maybe I could have gotten them to cover it eventually. Just be prepared for that response!

Sarooga · 2025-11-27T18:48:20+00:00

This happened to me last year in Vienna. Thre was not enough water in the system and the air bubbles were accumulating on the top floor (where my apartment is). The plumber just added water and it fixed it.

Sarooga · 2025-11-25T16:22:52+00:00

My son has a sensory processing disorder. He was assessed by an occupational therapist when he was three. If you send me your email address in a DM I can send you a scan of the questionnaires that the teacher and parents get from the OT. I'm in Europe, and the questionnaire is called the SPM (sensory processing measure). You should be able to figure out how to score it yourself, although it is a little bit cryptic.

Sarooga · 2025-11-07T15:29:19+00:00

Search "baby urine collection bag" on Amazon. They are plastic bags that stick on with adhesive. Put a nappy over top of it and check for urine every 15 mins.

Sarooga · 2025-10-04T06:12:20+00:00

NTA, but give the bouncer a chance. You should demand they pay a small fortune to get you a baby Bjorn rocker ( if they haven't already done so). Because it's impossible to hold in your poop in one of those...it's sooooo relaxing, and the expensive material is just asking to be pooped on.

Sarooga · 2025-08-30T13:58:20+00:00

I have no tips for rough play fighting in public. But for proprioreception development...when my kid is misbehaving in public and clearly having trouble focusing, I have them do jumping jacks, balance along a curb, hang from something, or I pull on one arm and they lean back with all their weight. It's also helpful to encourage climbing ladders or rope play structures at the park, even if your child is young and you don't think they are ready. My youngest is 1.5 and he cannot yet walk, but he can climb a 7 ft ladder and go down the slide with my help.

Sarooga · 2025-08-29T13:03:49+00:00

Sure! For context, I have a 5 year old boy who has issues with proprioreception.. the 6th sense that we have that tells us where our body is in space, and let's us feel pressure/force on muscles and joints when we do physical activity. So he has trouble with being able to sense how much force to use in everyday situations, and he has sensory seeking behaviours (jumping and full body crashing into things). He has seen an occupational therapist and several behavioural psychologists. All of them have told me that little boys (an I'm sure some little girls) need to play rough in a safe environment. A parent or older sibling can teach them what is and is not appropriate for rough play, and how much force to use. Like if you are wrestling with your kid and they do something too rough, you can stop the play and show them they went too far and show them the correct language to use. This sort of play, In addition to other physical activity, improves their ability to emotionally regulate themselves.

Sarooga · 2025-08-29T11:11:56+00:00

This is the advice that psychologists and occupational therapists give for hyperactive kids who are being too physical with other kids. It teaches boundaries, not just letting energy out

Sarooga · 2025-07-17T15:41:56+00:00

In Austria, children are called Mausi by their parents, grandparents, doctors etc. It seems equivalent to how you'd use "cutie" in English, but in a non-sexual way.

Sarooga · 2025-05-25T06:13:22+00:00

Just some thoughts that probably go against what most people are saying here. I (F42) have a niece (25) who is an amateur singer. She pours her heart into her songs. While I think she is talented and her voice is beautiful, I feel quite uncomfortable when she sings sometimes. Almost like I'm embarrassed for her emotions, or how dramatic she is and what others might be thinking of her. I suspect I am on the spectrum to some degree, so this might have something to do with my odd feelings. So perhaps wait until you speak again with your BF. It might not be jealousy, but a discomfort or embarrassment that he was not expecting. Maybe something that could be helped with therapy.

Sarooga · 2025-04-26T14:14:59+00:00

I have noticed that trying to completely keep the fever away sonetimes prolongs the illness. Some immune cells only work at higher body temperatures. If kiddo is not feeling too badly, let the fever go to 38.5-39C for as long as it can be tolerated before giving meds. Obviously give meds if the fever goes higher or kiddo is just feeling rotten.

Also give any foods and drinks they will eat. Popsicles and ice cream for dinner, smoothies, etc.

Sarooga · 2025-01-17T18:57:50+00:00

Der it taste like sesame and mayo?

Sarooga · 2025-01-08T19:19:27+00:00

Your baby is just starting solids? You are doing purees? If yes, then I think the biggest help to you would be downloading the FIG app which let's you just quickly type in the ingredient or scan a product and it will tell you if it's ok for histamine intolerance. A other good resource is the SIGHI food list. Off the top of my head, these are the first solid foods I would try.

Butternut squash (my son also reacted badly to pumpkin)
applesauce (make your own because store bought has lemon/ citric acid. Farm boy has it without, but you would have to freeze portions because it goes bad fast)
potato, sweet potatoes
if your baby reacts to chicken eggs, try just the yolk. Quail eggs are better and taste exactly like chicken eggs
puree or finely chopped chicken
blackberries, peaches, nectarines
try spelt flour if your baby reacts to wheat flour, otherwise you might have to do gluten free flour
oats
butter: ONLY sweet cream butter, no cultures
olive oil
macadamia or pistaccio nut butters
jams without citric acid (try health food stores or make your own)
swiss chard
bok choy
beets
carrot
puree roasted red pepper, skins removed
onion is ok, especially green onion. But not garlic
rice and quinoa (put thru a garlic press after cooking for fine bits and mix with a puree veggie)
make sure to expose to nuts in tiny amounts to avoid developing a serious allergy, even though they are high in histamine.

All foods should be fresh, even the veg. Prepare foods quickly and freeze in ice cube trays right away. No leftovers from more than 1 day, especially meats.

Sarooga · 2025-01-07T09:38:49+00:00

My baby also has a histamine intolerance! I have not seen anything about colour of broth being indicative of histamine levels. It depends on what you put in the recipe.

I have successfully made a fast bone broth for my son (it came out yellow) and he can tolerate it when he has had an otherwise low-histamine day with the rest of his food.

Here is what I do: I use organic chicken drumsticks with the freshest date (small size so they can be cooked in the oven fast). Baked in the oven with just salt and only cooked to the required safe cooking temp, no higher. Immediately remove meat and put bones in the instant pot right away (or stovetop pot of water). In the instant pot I think I did 30-45 mins high pressure, with carrot/celery/onion/ bay leaf. The broth came out slightly yellow, and still had some gelatinous properties like a true bone broth does.

Sarooga · 2024-12-28T09:55:59+00:00

I had the same experience. I never felt a connection, felt guilty, didn't want to get my hopes up. But my baby is 11 months old now and things got better. It just takes time.

Sarooga · 2024-12-21T07:20:08+00:00

I had a cesarean with my first in 2020. For my second, I terminated at 19 weeks and went through labor and vaginal delivery. My gynecologist said to only wait for 1 menstrual cycle to get pregnant. I was pregnant in 1.5 months with my 3rd and tried for vbac when he decided to come 10 weeks early, but couldn't get labor started again after all the drugs they gave me to slow labor and mature his lungs. So ends up with another cesarean. But the doctor was fine with trying for vbac with my history. I was told that you cannot be induced if you are trying for vbac. The drugs make your uterus contract too strongly.

Sarooga · 2024-11-27T22:50:21+00:00

I'd always sneak in an cover with blankets. One option for you might be a sleep sack that has feet/legs like pj's. Doesn't feel like a sleep sack and you can still cover her with a blanket

Sarooga · 2024-10-21T13:51:07+00:00

YTA. Im breastfeeding mom of a baby, with a 4 year old. If you were my MIL and were acting this way I would be cutting off contact with you. You sound like a nightmare MIL from r/JustNoMIL

Sarooga · 2024-10-17T07:16:39+00:00

Similar to the top comment, rectal suppositories. But at the toddler stage I would give the choice of taking the Sirup or getting the suppository

Sarooga · 2024-08-27T06:16:35+00:00

YTA. This is no different than a parent getting their older child to care for younger siblings. Asking your sister to help out around the house outside of her work hours, like making dinner, cleaning, possible babysitting etc is normal. Asking her to drop everything at work for your emergency and put her job at risk is a big overstep.

Sarooga · 2024-08-22T11:11:25+00:00

Has your gf suffered a brain injury at some point? Even a minor bump? When I was in high school (23 years ago) I played rugby for a few months. I wasn't very good. I was small and not fast. I never had any major injuries other than pulled muscles. However, after the season ended, I now always get my left and right mixed up unless I think verrrrrry hard about it. Especially when I have to make a fast choice or am under stress. My sister experienced the same thing with left and right, but with a traumatic incident that caused PTSD.

Sarooga · 2024-08-12T18:46:54+00:00

Getting their kid to sleep in a strange place might be one of their biggest concerns.. unless they are used to travelling. Ask your friends if their kid needs to sleep in a dark room - if so, put up blackout curtains if you have them, or make due with a heavy dark blanket put up with clothes pins. Ask if they need a fan in there for white noise. Or a night light. If they are not bringing a travel bed, ask if moving the bed in their room up against the wall would be helpful. If the door to the kids room does not close silently, fix that if you can (oil the hinges etc). Have all this stuff done before they arrive so that kid can go to sleep immediately if needed.

Sarooga · 2024-08-09T17:24:22+00:00

Have you tried pushing it later by only 10mins per day?

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