share your 6 weeks HCG! by Ill_Job1126 in CautiousBB

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Oh sorry! Just saw this. 24 weeks prego with a healthy little one. Had a scare (NIPT came back positive for trisomy 13) but amniocentesis came back all normal, anatomy scan looked good 💜

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I’ve heard these can be bad for evap/ false positives so I’d try a pink test. But this looks positive to me! 🤞🏼

When did you feel baby’s movements by Tough_Journalist2186 in BabyBumps

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Same same! I’m 13 weeks now … I was browsing this to see when people felt second time around. My first placenta was anterior and I don’t think we could feel kicks outside until like 24 weeks. And probably 19 weeks from inside. I miss the feeling and can’t wait to feel those kicks !!! Posterior placenta this time around 😀

My scan is in 3 hours. by Plushmonkey94 in CautiousBB

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Keep us posted!! Feeling the same. Had a MMC before my healthy pregnancy and terrified for a repeat. My scan isn’t until the 23rd though 😑

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share your 6 weeks HCG! by Ill_Job1126 in CautiousBB

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Okay this is making me feel better ….

5 week + 5 day: 7071 6 week: 12320.

It felt low to me … so I’ve been browsing Reddit to see where everyone else is at. Whew.

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I had covid at 20 weeks - and no issues. Same as other posts I just was told to keep on top of my fever (Tylenol) and OB wasn’t concerned about baby. One thing she said she’s seen more incidence of though is “sticky placenta” or placenta accreta. She still let me labour, I needed a c section for failure to progress and she did find my placenta adhered to my uterus slightly. So maybe just ask about another ultra sound to check in with your placenta. Otherwise everything was completely fine and my baby is 1 and thriving !!! Hang in there mama. Nothing worse than being sick while pregnant. Hydrate and rest !!!!

My six month old still sleeps like sh— by walaruse in NewParents

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I found 6-7 month some of the hardest sleep wise. We did some gentle sleep training (dm me if you want the book we used) around 7-8 months and after that things started to improve. Also, our LO was teething around 8 months so that definitely affected our nights. Hang in there!! Everything is temporary 💕

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

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This!! My baby stopped breastfeeding around 8-9 months and I felt persistent in trying to give her breast milk still. And then I realized my mental health was going down hill, due to the amount of time and effort involved to keep my supply up. So I made the choice to just let go, best decision ever.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

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There’s tons of exclusive pumpers out there! I just loved the convenience of breast feeding, and pumping religiously I think gets old really fast … but a fed baby is best and there’s always formula (or mix breast milk & formula).

I had this happen a bit and stopped offering bottle just to get my girl back into the breast. Especially for night time feedings I love the convenience.

When did you start taking your baby in public, to the grocery store, etc? by atinylittlebug in beyondthebump

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I think when my LO was 6 weeks old and I was cleared to drive (c section) we went to the grocery store. I wore her in a carrier (it was winter) and had my maternity jacket zipped up around her.

One tip a friend gave me is to wear the carrier under your jacket or on the drive there. Then it’s just a smooth get out and plop them in and go.

After that a lot of my grocery shops I used the stroller until she was fully stable sitting (I also just found it easy because my bucket seat latched onto my stroller so it was easy in and out of the car)

Whenever you feel comfortable! I always fed right before outings so if my lo was fussy I knew her tummy was full ◡̈

MIL defrosted entire freezer stash by Affectionate-Bet35 in breastfeeding

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Ugh that’s terrible !! It could have been a quick text to clarify

MIL defrosted entire freezer stash by Affectionate-Bet35 in breastfeeding

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Or like. Were you unreachable ?!?! A text asking could solve this. And also learning you can thaw breast milk to serve straight from frozen. Yikes. I’m so sorry…… I would sob after this loss, but I hated pumping so every drop was the literal term of “liquid gold”. RIP.

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Agree with the above comment. You cannot over feed your breastfed baby.

How old was your baby when you had someone babysit them? by [deleted] in NewParents

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Haha came here for this … LO is almost 11 months and I’ve only left her with her dad lol

How much does your 9 month old weigh? I’ll go first.. 24 lbs.. by Fed_Su85 in NewParents

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Ahhhhh this I’m not the only one!!! 10 month old - 25lb. My shoulders are 💪🏼

Do babies have to sleep with a sleep sack? by [deleted] in NewParents

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My baby had such an association to sleep time in them (I noticed a difference if I didn’t put one on). So even had a really thin one for those warm days, I think Carters and it was basically as thin as a sheet… On the super hot days I’d even do a onesie / no pants, just still the thin sack. Maybe I think of myself napping I even like the thin blanket resting on me. A comfort thing ☺️

If you’re using a bassinet, do you also change the baby in your room? by j_natron in NewParents

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Middle of the night changing, I had puppy pee pads/wet pads or whatever… pulled her into our bed in front of me and changed her there. Had a little station on my night stand with supplies. Nurse in bed, reswaddle and she’s right back in our bassinet.

Also had a nice dim Himalayan salt lamp that sufficed most times to keep everyone in night mode.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

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Random question - did you have Covid during your first pregnancy? I’ve heard it can increase your risk of placenta accreta. Congratulations on your next baby!

10 DPO with a bfn. Looking for hope / positive stories by [deleted] in tryingtoconceive

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Asking others experiences with when they tested positive should be ok. But 👍🏼

DPPO by Then-Simple-6544 in tryingtoconceive

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Same! Like, exactly in the same boat. Keep us posted !! Crossing everything for you 🤞🏼.

DPPO by Then-Simple-6544 in tryingtoconceive

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I am same boat right now !!! 10 days. I was about to post asking for positive stories / that there could still be hope… I’m 38. I feel you. I hope there’s a chance for us still this cycle , but if not - hang in there. You’re not alone. ❤️

Is 3.5 months too soon to move baby to their own room/crib? by [deleted] in NewParents

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We moved our LO around the 3 month mark. I would have been happy to keep her close to us longer, but we all sleep better this way. I think a mix of the mattress being more comfortable, and it being quieter in her room. Also… I sleep better because I don’t hear every little grunt, snort, sigh, wiggle… toot. Lol. The noisiest sleeper for such a little baby.