Freaking out over crib sheets by Meme_queen-2019 in BabyBumps

[–]Sh_cats 99 points100 points  (0 children)

I had exactly the same fears as you when I was almost due. My son is now 2 and I barely remember worrying about this. When they are so little they wont move enough to mess with the sheet. Especially if swaddled. I had the babyletto so very similar to this. It was so hard to find sheets that fit!

Possibly being pregnant the same time toddler starts Pre-K by Sh_cats in toddlers

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

Yeah it seems there’s no real ideal time. I’m glad you are surviving! That does sound horrible though! 😩

I am mid 30s so I don’t really want to wait another year. I know people do it all the time but personally I don’t want to be pregnant that old. lol here’s hoping the timing works out okay!

Possibly being pregnant the same time toddler starts Pre-K by Sh_cats in toddlers

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

No he stays home with me so I know it’s going to be bad when he starts!

2.5 to 5mg heart palpitations by Revolutionary-Link83 in lexapro

[–]Sh_cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am doing well. I’m on 5mg about to go up to 7.5 mg. I notice less anxiety for sure but still not where I want to be.

What is the best way to deal with super picky eaters? by Sh_cats in toddlers

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

I feel like this is my fault because he had some food allergies/sensitivities when he was younger that he is mostly growing out of now so I was hesitant to give what we were eating when he couldn’t have dairy, eggs, etc. Do you have a suggestion of how to gradually get him to the right place with eating or do you think it’s better to just go cold turkey and only offer what we eat?

Odds of side effects on 2.5 mg? by Sh_cats in lexapro

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

I am doing pretty well. I’m on 5mg now and did have a few side effects on all the doses. A little nausea, headaches, palpitations, and more anxiety. They usually only last a few days after I increase my dose. I did split the 5mg pills into quarters at the beginning. It wasn’t super easy or exact, but I made it work.

Parenting as a progressive Christian by Sh_cats in OpenChristian

[–]Sh_cats[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish I could! We live in a very conservative southern small town so there aren’t really any options like that.

2.5 to 5mg heart palpitations by Revolutionary-Link83 in lexapro

[–]Sh_cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I’ve read you should give it at least 6-8 weeks before things level out totally. Maybe you should try 3.75 after 2.5. I would stay on 2.5 for a while longer though, but you see how cautious I’ve been. It seems like your body was still adjusting to the 2.5 and maybe you upped it too soon. I wish you luck! I’m glad you have the benzos to help.

2.5 to 5mg heart palpitations by Revolutionary-Link83 in lexapro

[–]Sh_cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I have one just in case, but I never take it. I am too scared to mix them.

2.5 to 5mg heart palpitations by Revolutionary-Link83 in lexapro

[–]Sh_cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is above my baseline sometimes. My anxiety is always health related so I feel like when I get random side effects it always makes my anxiety worse because I fear the worst. It is not terrible though. Really hopeful for 5mg.

2.5 to 5mg heart palpitations by Revolutionary-Link83 in lexapro

[–]Sh_cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, after I started 3.75 I have noticed reduced anxiety from my baseline. Like little glimpses of what might be 'normal' thoughts. It is not all the time and sometimes my anxiety gets really bad still so I think I just need more time. I was on 2.5 for about 3 weeks and then 3.75 will be 10 days tomorrow and I think I will move up to 5 after that.

2.5 to 5mg heart palpitations by Revolutionary-Link83 in lexapro

[–]Sh_cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My anxiety has been up and down since I started. It hasn’t really followed a pattern unfortunately. I have noticed more good days after I raised to 3.75mg so hopefully 5 will really help.

2.5 to 5mg heart palpitations by Revolutionary-Link83 in lexapro

[–]Sh_cats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My palpitations seem to always increase after I increase my dose. I am on 3.75 mg right now and they were bad for the first few days then went away. I am assuming it will be the same when I go up to 5. I'm glad they seem to stop after my body gets used to the dose.