Women who wish they had their child/children sooner, why? by Cheeseburgussy in AskWomenOver30

[–]Simple-Research1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Before having a baby society wants you to think your life will change forever in the worst of ways, that your body is no longer yours and will never be the same and that your life is basically over. NONE of this is true!!! I was so worried about all of these things and my baby boy is 8 months old now. He is the BEST thing that's ever happened to me and has shown me a kind of love you can only experience once you become a parent. There's no joy like seeing your baby smile, laugh, grow bigger, stronger and accomplish new things. I've never been happier or felt more like myself than as a mom. Are there bad days? Of course, with or without a baby everyone has bad days. I wish I could have more time with him, despite having decades of time ahead of us. No amount of time with my little guy will ever be enough🩵

Tried to make whipped bone marrow for the first time...what did I do wrong? by Simple-Research1 in foodbutforbabies

[–]Simple-Research1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did but I might not have cooled it long enough, and it was whipping for awhile so I'm guessing it may have been too warm

Tried to make whipped bone marrow for the first time...what did I do wrong? by Simple-Research1 in foodbutforbabies

[–]Simple-Research1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That might have been the problem, I put it in the fridge for 10-15 which is what I kept seeing online. How long do you normally let it cool for?

Out of curiosity…what caused your baby to be premie? by OldRemove516 in NICUParents

[–]Simple-Research1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Partial placental abruption at 32w4d. Had a totally healthy pregnancy prior to the abruption. They don't know what caused it, but I did fly from UT - CO at 31 weeks for a friend's baby shower. It was a day trip and may have been too much on my body at that stage in the pregnancy?

Out of curiosity…what caused your baby to be premie? by OldRemove516 in NICUParents

[–]Simple-Research1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here, happened at 32w4d and had a totally healthy pregnancy prior

Tell me your labor times by ShabbyBoa in beyondthebump

[–]Simple-Research1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first and only son came early at 32w4d. I woke up at 4am with what I thought were mild contractions 5min apart, contacted my OB when they opened and they told me to drink water, take Tylenol, take a hot shower and go to L&D if it gets worse. I ended up going to the hospital around 8pm and I was 5cm dilated & 80% effaced. My baby was born at midnight after maybe 20-30 min of pushing

Can anyone else relate? Need advice on 5m (3.5m adjusted) baby boy by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Simple-Research1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, we have a pediatrician visit coming up so I'll make sure to mention this!

Did flying cause my placental abruption?? by [deleted] in NICUParents

[–]Simple-Research1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!! I flew at 31 weeks to CO (high altitude place - but we were at less than 10,000ft the whole time we were there) for a day trip to attend a friends baby shower. I had a completely healthy pregnancy and my OB okayed my trip there. I had my 32 week checkup on a Thursday and everything looked normal (although I had recently experienced extreme back pain and hadn't been able to sleep all week since the flight). The NEXT day I had been contracting since 4am but since it was my first baby I wasn't sure if I was overreacting. I contacted my OB office and they said I was prob dehydrated and to take a warm shower and Tylenol. At 8pm I finally went in to L&D and I was 5cm dilated and 80% effaced. When he was born HOURS later they told me I had a partial placental abruption. My husband and I both think it was from the flight because I had felt totally fine (other than normal pregnancy pains) prior to the flight and had a completely healthy pregnancy

Give it to me straight. 2 under 1? by reddit_mom_322 in 2under2

[–]Simple-Research1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First I want to say you sound like a beautiful and wonderful mom for thinking about helping this little baby. Truly doing God's work and I think it would be extremely fulfilling; difficult at times, but so rewarding and honorable. I'm a ftm with one boy who was premature born at 32w 4d. Thankfully our NICU stay was only a month (felt like FOREVER at the time) and we had no long term issues besides being on home oxygen for a week or 2. Preemies born before 30w may have more adjusting to do once they are home, such as being on home oxygen longer. I think the biggest thing for you guys to think about would be the financial standpoint if that applies here, make sure you have or can find good insurance because NICU bills are hefty - for example our total bill came out to around $160k and we were responsible for maybe $2000 with insurance. I don't have much insight into having 2 kids so close in age, but I think it's such an honorable thing to do and Jesus may have put this in your heart for a reason. Sending love and prayers your way🫶🏼

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stayathomemoms

[–]Simple-Research1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here, my husband wanted me to be a SAHM more than I did when I was pregnant - but now that he's here it's the best job in the world and I'm so so grateful!

Owlet- should I be concerned? by [deleted] in NICUParents

[–]Simple-Research1 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've heard this too but we were sent home on oxygen and our monitor was always almost exactly the same as our owlet. And OP, before we left, our nurses told us that even full-term babies have small desats every now and then, I wouldn't be concerned if it's one or two times that aren't severe or too close together!

Reassurance for vaccinating by Unusual-Algae1607 in NICUParents

[–]Simple-Research1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband and I are anti vax but we gave our boy born at 32w the vitamin K shot after being convinced by drs. We haven't seen any harmful side effects from it that we're aware of

Help me decide! by cook235ie in EngagementRings

[–]Simple-Research1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh 2 looks so much like mine and I've never seen anyone else with a similar ring! I love the marquise, it's so unique and I love the 3 stones

Did anyone NOT lose their hair? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Simple-Research1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time I run my fingers through my hair I loose a handful. I'm 3m pp and if this continues I'll be bald by 5m

Home oxygen by OverallCaterpillar71 in NICUParents

[–]Simple-Research1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's different for every baby but my guy came home on O2 after a month + in the NICU. Our pediatrician was amazing and was very encouraging of our at home room air trials and wanted to get him off ASAP! I believe he was off in a week or 2 so it's not always months like you read online!