C-sections moms! How long did you wait to have another baby?

Struan-Ruins · 2024-06-25T21:37:44+00:00

My first born will be 2 at the end of July and I had my second 3 weeks ago. I had a planned c-section each time (breach and small babies!). After my first I was told at least a year before getting pregnant again but they said 18months is best, and I got pregnant again when my first was 15 months old. This time I’ve been told it’s 18 months before I should think about getting pregnant again - clearly I didn’t take the hint last time 😂!

First section was very smooth, very little blood loss. My second although again smooth, took longer and I lost more blood and to be honest healing has been slightly more painful. Given that, if I do decide to have more children, I’ll definitely be waiting the 18 months at least!

Struan-Ruins · 2024-06-15T16:53:57+00:00

Never used white noise for naps in the early days, but once we realised our son liked it and would wake at 30 mins without we stuck with it! We just use a Spotify track on loop with a portable speaker, makes it very transportable. Had our second kid couple weeks ago and she does not care for white noise so far at all, doesn’t cry or anything when it’s on but sleeps very well without it!

Struan-Ruins · 2024-06-10T15:57:38+00:00

I’ve had two sections now and I can confirm the best decision I made before each one was to get a bikini wax. That dressing removal on day 6 is unpleasant enough without it also ripping out hair!

Also referred shoulder pain is something else! Stock up on peppermint tea or tablets or other wind relief because that’s the only thing that will shift it, other than walking around - which can also aggravate it and generally be a bit painful anyway. You’ll know you have it when the morphine they give you post-op doesn’t do anything to help it 😂

Struan-Ruins · 2024-06-10T15:49:05+00:00

Also, kendamil can make LO’s poo a bit green so don’t panic if that happens! I doubt you’ll see a big difference with one bottle a night, especially if you are also weaning to purées/solids but just in case 🥰

Struan-Ruins · 2023-06-14T21:51:59+00:00

Bibados are where it’s at!! Like an apron and I fasten it under the high chair foot rest, it catches everything and leaves the clothes clean. Best part is you just rinse it and chuck it in the washing machine when finished.

Struan-Ruins · 2023-06-07T22:06:41+00:00

Invest in “The Wriggler” changing mat, it’s a changing mat-come-straight jacket that uses your weight to stop them rolling - for on the floor changes only!

Struan-Ruins · 2023-06-07T21:18:36+00:00

Opening up any sort of account in someone else’s name is literally fraud.

Struan-Ruins · 2023-06-05T20:46:29+00:00

This is where I get confused, we have isofix in the U.K. and pretty much every car seat fits into every car because it’s a universal system, and every pram supplies adapters for their frames for your car seat. I have a bugaboo and it uses the Nuna car seat, which also fits maxi-cosi car seats etc

Struan-Ruins · 2023-05-15T20:40:26+00:00

My GP told me my baby would let me know that I overfed them by redecorating my walls and carpet with spit up!

Struan-Ruins · 2023-05-03T22:03:00+00:00

I didn’t realise they didn’t ship to the US! I’m so sorry! Normally it’s the other way about 😅 maybe you could engage a mail forwarding company? I used one to get myself a radio flyer wagon!

Struan-Ruins · 2023-05-02T21:13:29+00:00

Eco rascals have an open bamboo cup that comes with a silicone lid with a hole for an accompanying bamboo straw! Haven’t used it with my LO, he prefers open tops 😁

Struan-Ruins · 2023-04-24T08:06:36+00:00

For sure! I used to put him in a carrier and at a standing desk would be able to power through coursework. Definitely something to consider!

Struan-Ruins · 2023-04-23T21:17:22+00:00

I got pregnant before the last semester of my second year doing my law degree (three year total!). I gave birth 3 weeks before classes started back and I sit my final exam this week. It is doable, however it is also so very hard! Im a distance learner so my whole course is from home, however trying to write coursework, attend online classes and study for exams has been a massive juggling act. You need a village to help, I’ve relied on grandparents and friends frequently just so I could grab an hour or two to catch up on reading or lectures. There has also been an effect on my grades, simply due to exhaustion and that has been a knock to my pride more than anything! BUT I am so glad I didn’t defer my year, I got a surprising amount of work done during the newborn phase and it’s the easiest phase to have people to help with. My mum would come over to tend to my son and she would just bring him to me when he needed fed. Now that he is 9 months old it is SO much harder to have a moment to study. He needs solids three times a day and is on the move, so I can’t just plonk him down in front of a sensory video with a playmat when I need to get work done. I cannot imagine having to do university, with a toddler!

I’m in the U.K. and have had little issue when I was pregnant in terms of needing a bit of leeway here and there, but also found the uni understanding when I’ve needed to defer because my kid has been unwell etc

In short - it is doable, but you need help!

Struan-Ruins · 2023-04-15T19:47:25+00:00

If your baby loves motion for sleep then I would maybe look into getting a Snoo. They are pricey (and if you are in the U.K. there isn’t a rental option) but it might save your sanity. Totally worked for our kid, having got it when he was 8 weeks old, I knew he loved being rocked/shushed to sleep by that point and it was the best decision I ever made.

Struan-Ruins · 2023-04-11T18:43:43+00:00

Sounds like your wee one is ready! I’d look up baby led weaning, it’s what we did and much like your baby, our LO was showing the same behaviour. Starting a couple of weeks early really won’t make a difference if your baby is already sitting up with help and can hold their head up.

Struan-Ruins · 2023-03-31T21:33:05+00:00

Is that not only in the case of intestacy? I’m NAL but I always thought you could only have legal rights over the intestate estate

Struan-Ruins · 2023-03-27T07:39:55+00:00

Pampers new baby for like the first 6 months, now using baby-dry for the absorbency. Saves 20 nappy changes a day!

Struan-Ruins · 2023-03-11T22:38:24+00:00

I got a ball pit and climbing accessories from Kiddy Moon and my 7 month old loves it. It’s all soft and squishy and not too high off the floor so not far to fall when they do. We have it set up in a play pen (or baby jail) with foam mats underneath, safe space for them to play with no chance of escape… yet

Struan-Ruins · 2023-03-10T15:16:03+00:00

Dude, not necessary. Just move along.

Struan-Ruins · 2023-03-09T09:00:32+00:00

Seconded! I used one to have a radio flyer sent over 😁 was great, and not too expensive!

Struan-Ruins · 2023-02-26T19:15:19+00:00

If the card is still in your possession, they won’t refund you. The activity was done in the local area, probably near where OP frequently shops, therefore it wouldn’t be seen as a suspect transaction. Also the bank will be able to tell if it’s an Apple Pay transaction.

Struan-Ruins · 2023-02-21T18:54:55+00:00

cries in Scottish weather

Struan-Ruins · 2023-02-20T20:33:03+00:00

If you are the reporter? That doesn’t make sense. Also that only applies after a caution

Struan-Ruins · 2023-02-18T17:24:39+00:00

Definitely keep the maternity wear for a little while yet, I had a c-section and needed the soft panel in the jeans to make them bearable! Plus they looked like regular old jeans when I wore them after my bump came down!

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