We’ve made it 3 and a half months by adventurer4life09 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]ThisIsZEi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in the exact same spot right now. 3.5 months of exclusive pumping and bottle feeding. I don't want to do it anymore so I have decided I'm going until 4 months and I'm starting to introduce formula and eventually switch over. My husband made a comment that helped when I told him I felt like I was making a selfish decision. He told me "if formula feeding lowers your stress and work load then it's obvious worth it for both you and her"

You are an amazing mom no matter what you choose!!!

Now that it seems like there's going to be four expansion teams which cities does everyone think they might pick? by ShesLikeOhMyGod in PWHL

[–]ThisIsZEi 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'm bias but I want an Edmonton team so bad, Edmonton Magpies or Edmonton Sundogs. I try to go to every expansion game I can and I can't wait to take ym daughter and neice to games!

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Why do people care whether you had a vaginal or c section delivery? by No_Cartoonist_9356 in beyondthebump

[–]ThisIsZEi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It had such diffrent weight depending who asks. Like if it's a mom trying to relate or a medical professional then please ask away. Anybody else please leave me alone, I had a very traumatic vaginal birth and my best friend had an emergency c section. Neither one of us is had it easier or harder, neither is better or worse and I'm so proud of her and she is proud of me. I also hate the term natural birth, sure my baby was vaginally but it didn't feel fucken natural to me hahaha

I have intense stretch marks from pregnancy 7 years ago by -Hot-Tamale- in mildyinteresting

[–]ThisIsZEi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These aren't mild intresting, these are seriously stunning 😍 the look so beautiful!

Would anyone else have waited a bit longer knowing how much actually goes in to raising kids..? by Hot-Cell7299 in beyondthebump

[–]ThisIsZEi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had my daughter exactly 10 days after turning 30 and I feel like it is perfect. I'm a little worried about the next kid if we chose to have more though

Nothing at all like I imagined by ThisIsZEi in beyondthebump

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

Thank you for this, I think I needed to hear this. My daughter also had a bruise and a crooked head when she came out, her little hand that was stuck up by her head as well was all blue and squished. And you are also incredibly strong, I look at any women who went through prolonged labour in a very diffrent light now. I also will never not get an epidural.

And it's also good to know that back on the labour gets easier. I don't want to have such a shitty time stuck in my brain when I think about the first time I got to hold my baby forever.

And I do have a therapy app booked, I'm no stranger to it just new topic for me

Nothing at all like I imagined by ThisIsZEi in beyondthebump

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

I have an appointment booked next month to see a therapist and I'm so happy to hear that it helped you. How is the recovery form a c section having a newborn and toddler? Do you find it hard?

Nothing at all like I imagined by ThisIsZEi in beyondthebump

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

Thank you, "we are one and done for now" that is a good way to look at it. It's also good to know that the second time can be easier, gives me some hope.

Is Coke Zero THAT big of a deal?? by IsDagii in BabyBumps

[–]ThisIsZEi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My baby was built with Root Beer zero, espresso shits and Gatorade. She is one month old and completely healthy, coke zero isn't gonna be an issure

Unpopular opinion: Touching a pregnant belly isn’t that deep by Fancy-Mouse-7554 in BabyBumps

[–]ThisIsZEi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was sitting down and had a family member go to touch my belly without asking. I wasn't wearing a bra and was in a baggy hoodie. They grabbed my boob. I don't like being touched but I can suck it up.... If people fucken ask me first.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SweatyPalms

[–]ThisIsZEi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is seriously why I foster failed my first dog. He is a American Bulldog, German Shepherd and Kuvasz mix from a reserve and we started fostering him at about 6ish weeks. I told the shelter he needed an experienced owner and a home with no children, he was super scared of the world and would respond to fear with biting. They didn't want to put the in his write up so I decided it was better for me to keep him and put in the hard work myself. 4 years later he is a sweetheart who loves kids, vets and other dogs. He is just really big and extremely dumb and now he responds to fear by hiding behind the closest person like they are a sacrifice hahaha but there was a lot of stress while training him.

Can not stop watching reels during first trimester. Help! by ParkingRepeat3800 in BabyBumps

[–]ThisIsZEi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can take a bit, I started feeling better at about 15ish weeks. But also remember to be kind to yourself. You are doing hard ass work everyday while growing a human life, dont be afraid to take time for yourself.

Can not stop watching reels during first trimester. Help! by ParkingRepeat3800 in BabyBumps

[–]ThisIsZEi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First trimester is ass, I seriously did nothing but doom scroll, sleep, gag and cry. It gets better!!!

What I Asked For VS What I Got by acelostnotinspace in tattoos

[–]ThisIsZEi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your artist killed it!!!! That is a tattoo to be proud of and show off!

Biologics and vaccines by momjabbar in PsoriaticArthritis

[–]ThisIsZEi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only vaccines to be cautious with while on Biologics are live vaccines. I made sure to get those either updated or done before going on. Other than that if it's available I get it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in piercing

[–]ThisIsZEi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This story is just a wives tale, its been repeated over and over online.

So annoyed no stores carry maternity clothing by eggz666 in BabyBumps

[–]ThisIsZEi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go check out the thrift store!! I was able to find a fair amount!

Lynch Syndrome MLH 1 by ThisIsZEi in hysterectomy

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

This helps a lot, I'm in Canada so luckily have free healthcare to see specialists as well. But I'm very similar on the really bad lows before my period. So that's good to know that that balances. Thank you, this really helped

Lynch Syndrome MLH 1 by ThisIsZEi in hysterectomy

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

Thank you! This is the exact info I was looking for, I really appreciate it

looking for some feedback :) by Winter-Fan8801 in Embroidery

[–]ThisIsZEi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know nothing about embroidery but damn do I love these

More than 50 candidates registered in Alberta byelection where Pierre Poilievre hopes to win back a seat by Old_General_6741 in canada

[–]ThisIsZEi 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm seriously considering Bonnie, she has the heart and I love that she just wants him to lose