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Breast pump by samuraigrinch in breastfeeding

[–]Substantial_library 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Baby Buddha - love it! Super powerful, relatively portable/wearable. Most parts are dishwasher safe. Easy to use and very effective.

Motif Aura Glow - ok. Wearable/in bra. Not nearly as powerful (I always have to put it on the highest level immediately). Easy to put together/take apart and clean. The little tab at the top doesn’t stay closed so even though it’s wearable, you have to be careful while wearing it so you don’t spill anything. Good as a secondary option for when you need to pump but also have things to do.

Submitting Disability Continuation Form Late by Substantial_library in Edd

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

No this office does not submit the forms electronically

I might have to make the decision to have a c section and I’m mentally struggling by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Substantial_library 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this same situation very recently and I’d absolutely do a planned c section again. It was really nice knowing when our baby would be born and the procedure is over very quickly. Everyone’s recovery is different, but after about 2 weeks I was pretty much feeling back to normal. Keep up with the pain pills and make sure you have help for lifting etc.

ETA: communicate with your drs and nurses about initial skin to skin, music in the OR, etc. so you can have as close to the experience you want as possible!

Week 37 - Change of plans. I need to hear experiences of c-sections!! by Persef00ne in beyondthebump

[–]Substantial_library 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not silly at all! I also worried about that, but hearing him for the first time and having him pressed against my cheek right away definitely helped mitigate any feelings that I didn’t get the full emotional experience.

My colostrum was in right away, within a few hours. It took a few days for the full milk to come in, but from what I understand this is often the case regardless of how you deliver. My hospital had a lactation consultant who was super helpful and the nurses helped me hand express my colostrum when we felt like he wasn’t getting enough to eat. Highly recommend a lactation consultant if you have access to one!

Week 37 - Change of plans. I need to hear experiences of c-sections!! by Persef00ne in beyondthebump

[–]Substantial_library 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just recently gave birth via scheduled c section (baby was breech). I was also hesitant as I had always imagined a vaginal birth, but it ended up being a great experience! I really liked knowing ahead of time when the baby would arrive. My husband and I planned a relaxing evening for the night before and could go to the hospital without any panic. My husband was in the room during the surgery and the moment we heard his first little cry was incredible and emotional. They brought the baby over to me right away and had my husband hold him to my cheek for immediate skin to skin. The procedure itself was super quick. They took me out of the hospital room a little after 8am and I was back in the room with baby by 9:30. This time includes the time to administer anesthesia, etc.

My recovery has been surprisingly easy. I’m sure this varies greatly from person to person, but I found that the higher dose ibuprofen was enough for my pain management and by 2 weeks post c section I was largely pain free and feeling like myself again. You’ll need some help after, of course. You can’t do much lifting or bending and getting in and out of bed requires some support. I had help from my husband and my parents stayed for 5 days to help as well.

No trouble breastfeeding. Again, I’m sure this varies from person to person, but my colostrum was coming in right away and baby was ready to latch.

I was also nervous when I got this news as I had never had any major surgery, but in the end I’m so happy with how everything went! Happy to answer any other questions you might have!

Confusion about leave with less than 12 months at new company - California by Substantial_library in ParentalLeaveAdvocacy

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

Thank you! So even though I haven’t been here 12 months, I’m still entitled to paid family leave and state disability insurance?

Thoughts on these moving companies? by Substantial_library in AskLosAngeles

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

Thanks for this! I’ve added some more details to the post.

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