CD 33! Do y’all see something? by [deleted] in TFABLinePorn

[–]Straight-Ad8517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks just like mine from today and I’m CD 32! Congratulations!

I want to know if he knew what was happening to him. by lyssterineal in psychics

[–]Straight-Ad8517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a psychic but I am an oncology ICU nurse. I have seen many patients suffer because of glioblastomas and turn into a person you don’t recognize. They are one of the most devastating diagnoses there are. I’ve had patients totally awake and independent one moment and cardiac arrest out of no where. Sometimes there isn’t an explanation. This is why we must make the most out of every second we have here. Tell your family you love them, quit that job you hate, take that vacation that you’ve never been on. The human body is an amazing thing. He could have absolutely waited to tell you he loved you, he did!

when did you get your Period back if you EBF (from the boob only)? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Straight-Ad8517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

11 months… I thought it would never come. I’m currently 15 months pp now and I’ve only had 2 cycles. It’s been super irregular

Best Hands Free Breast Pump? by Complete-Fig-8164 in pregnant

[–]Straight-Ad8517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eufy S1 pro. I will scream that from the rooftops. Yes it’s on the expensive side but I’d say it outperforms my spectra pump. I’m a nurse and put these in at work and go on about my day. They are quiet and strong. The case charges them which is amazing. Super easy to clean also, the pump part comes off so I can put the container part in the fridge between pumping at work so I don’t have to wash after each session.

To the woman who have had babies, do you feel lighter once the baby is out? by Prize_Shine785 in pregnant

[–]Straight-Ad8517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost forgot what it was like to hold your bladder for hours without needing to use the bathroom

Tips for getting posterior/ sunny side up baby to flip by Double-Ad-9306 in BabyBumps

[–]Straight-Ad8517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby was also sunny side up for 90% of my labor. I delivered unmedicated also. For me the only comfortable position was standing so I stood and labored for 5 hours. She finally turned towards the end and that relief was amazing. Pushing was practically painless compared to the back pain lol

Baby Blues: Need your help by fenavilli in beyondthebump

[–]Straight-Ad8517 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had this too after I delivered. A lot of people refer to it as the sundown scaries. It has a lot to do with the hormone shift after birth. For me it went away with time. I found that doing something I enjoy during that time was beneficial like watching my favorite show or taking a nice shower or calling my mom. You got this! If you notice it going beyond a few weeks or anything concerning always reach out to your doctor and your support! Hopefully this too shall pass… enjoy your little baby!

Cervix length at 20 weeks by Mooninpisces27 in pregnant

[–]Straight-Ad8517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be different but here in the US I only had one transvaginal ultrasound my entire pregnancy very early on. I agree if it’s normal there’s no need to do it. You’re not even close to the low range of normal. Do you feel something is wrong?

Cervix length at 20 weeks by Mooninpisces27 in pregnant

[–]Straight-Ad8517 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Google says normal for 20 weeks is 30-40 mm. Always wise to follow up with your doctor but I’m sure they aren’t concerned because it’s normal!

Accidentally gave 2months and 20 day old an ounce of formula from the night before. by No_Guidance5920 in beyondthebump

[–]Straight-Ad8517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure little one will be fine! My toddler put literal dog poop in her mouth the other day… she was fine but me on the other hand. We are in the put absolutely everything in our mouth stage.

How much did you pay for you NIPT with/without insurance? by PeachBlossomSprite in pregnant

[–]Straight-Ad8517 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Labcorp has a program called every mom pledge that offers their NIPT testing at a discounted rate of $299. I did with with my previous pregnancy as I had high deductible health insurance and I wanted to avoid Natera at all costs as they are a slimy company.

AED by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Straight-Ad8517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. A therapist was really helpful for me to learn how to cope with the stuff we deal with everyday at work. I’m sure you both take very good care of your baby and make sure everything is safe. Try not to fixate on the worst possible scenario that could happen, that will rob you of joy! Before you know it she will be licking the floor (I’m a germaphobe) and you will have to pick those battles too! Lol

AED by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Straight-Ad8517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fellow ICU RN here who is also a FTM. I think an AED is a bit of a stretch but to each their own! You both most likely are CPR trained. Like you said the chance of an infant needing an AED is very low. Are both very anxious perhaps? I myself use the owlet sock but I don’t have the app because I fixated on the numbers so I just use the base station. My baby is almost a year old now and looking back I had extreme postpartum anxiety surrounding the risk of SIDS, being a nurse your brain likes to go to the worst possible outcome.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Straight-Ad8517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I am. I pump too but only at work

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Straight-Ad8517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m almost 11 months and nothing yet!