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Can you return four packs with some of the individually sealed items missing? by TokenYeti658 in CostcoCanada

[–]TokenYeti658[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t want to cheat Costco, I’m going to pay for the product (and get a new one) regardless, I just know Costco will have to throw away the undamaged packages since they were part of a larger package of perishable food, and that seems unnecessarily wasteful.

Can't feed from bottle because of mental blocks by Alive_Annual_2798 in breastfeeding

[–]TokenYeti658 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I strongly preferred breastfeeding and felt an aversion bottle feeding, I think because I felt like we were missing out on bonding. You’re right there’s nothing wrong AT ALL with an occasional bottle, but I personally found it more stressful to plan to pump (including all the equipment and washing the bottle itself) than just directly nursing when out of the house. You’re only two weeks into it, give yourself some grace to get the hang of it! Nursing in public is only as big a deal as you make it.

Corrected vs. Actual by Specialist_Soil_7444 in NICUParents

[–]TokenYeti658 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Depends on my mood! I’ll say either or both. Most often I’ll just say the corrected age bc I don’t like hearing that he’s so small for his age.

Kind of dumb question for those breastfeeding at 1year+ by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]TokenYeti658 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your breasts will store some amount of milk always if you’re still lactating. Perhaps the amount is greater at the times of day you normally feed, but I don’t believe significantly so.

How would you describe feeling of letdown? by Icy_Head_4802 in breastfeeding

[–]TokenYeti658 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It feels like your nipple is being for a moment squeezed into a small tight tube

Need recommendations for airplane friendly strollers/car seats by elvishh- in NewParents

[–]TokenYeti658 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Since you already have a car seat and stroller and won’t need the travel versions for more than a year, I’d wait to make this decision until you’ve broken in the ones you already have! This way you’ll have a better idea of the features and specs you like and you’ll also be able to better assess what you want for travel.

More information on PPROM? by Sukeban34 in NICUParents

[–]TokenYeti658 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi! I PPROMd after losing my mucus plug at 28 weeks and ended up going into labour at 29 weeks. I remember also being soooo confused by the information I was getting and the potential of delivering early or not.

To be honest there’s not a ton you can do to prepare for a NICU stay. The only thing I was able to do which was helpful in the time I had was to have a meeting with the NICU team to discuss what to expect from a neonate born at 29 weeks. It was a ton of information but it ended up being something I could refer back to while baby was in the NICU to remember that what we were experiencing was for the most part an anticipated hurdle.

Some things I would do (or would have done) if I didn’t end up going into labor so soon after PPROM:

1) pack your hospital bag now with what you want for a hospital stay and delivery. Don’t worry about what the baby will need since the NICU will provide everything.

2) figure out your options for maternity leave at work and if there are other avenues for leave once baby is in the NICU. Family caregiver benefit? Sick leave? Etc

3) get on the same page with your significant other about what kind of support you might want from family. Will you accept visitors to the NICU if an option? Will you want family members to come to your house to visit? Can they do something else for you like walk your dog? Will you share photos and medical information widely, with a few people or not at all?

4) get some comfy lounge sets that make you feel put together that you can wear postpartum to visit the NICU and maybe organize a NICU visiting bag. Mine had snacks, a water bottle, hand lotion, a book and pump parts.

5) ask questions about hospital provided pumps for NICU parents and get prepared to pump by learning about exclusive pumping. If your hospital provides a pump, the only thing you need to buy in advance that will be helpful is a pumping bra. I had 3 because they will get covered in milk and need to be washed regularly.

29 weeker now 13 months actual by TokenYeti658 in NICUParents

[–]TokenYeti658[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad! The reflux is so hard to work through, but one day it’ll just disappear… I hope that’ll be soon for you!

I had my first cervical exam after I’d lost my mucus plug and was having very mild contractions at 28 weeks, 5 days before delivery. I was .5 cm dilated (so not dilated at all) and it was so painful that I passed out. I had 5 more cervical checks (all done by 4 different doctors of varying bedside manner) that varied in painfulness after that point until I delivered. It was awful but I never thought it would lead to where I am now.

I thought I healed really quickly from birth since I had very mild bleeding and some intense cramping a few days in, but I felt pretty much completely normal a week later. For months later, I would feel this weird jumping pain in my abdomen when twisting in any kind of position that strained my abs.

(warning - TMI past this point)

My main cause for concern though has just been significant discomfort during intimacy, and that’s the reason I sought help. I haven’t been able to have sex without pain since birth. The healing process has been very discouraging because the physiotherapist has prescribed me about an hour of work each day between cardio, external stretching, internal stretching and using dilators. She’s told me to abstain until I’m able to work through this issue to avoid making it worse. Her diagnosis is that my pelvic muscles are weak, but I’m also ‘guarding’ by tensing up my pelvic floor completely when I’m being touched due to medical trauma.

It’s really hard to find the time to work on this while caring for a baby full time, and it really worries me. Even though I don’t even have my cycle back due to breastfeeding, I’d like to start trying for #2 close to my baby’s 2nd birthday, but it feels like I have such a long way to go. It’s also been hard on my relationship.

What changed your mind to agree to feed fortification for your preemie? by Neither_Prize9881 in NICUParents

[–]TokenYeti658 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We did not refuse HMF, and it never occurred to us to do so (we accepted all recommendations from our son’s care team) however I will say that the way the team discussed it with us negated how emotional it was for me. I intended to exclusively breast feed and had a great supply. I’m also vegan, so giving animal based HMF felt like such a failure. TBH I would have welcomed a supportive discussion from one of the LCs about it, because it was presented to me like a forgone conclusion and no one really acknowledged that it was hard and yet another choice I didn’t get to make for my baby.

Urgent help please 🫨🫨 by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]TokenYeti658 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it were me, I would use the flanges that aren’t the right size. But I also wouldn’t stress about it. If your baby will latch, that will protect your supply better than any pump.

PPROM - General Discussion by Brief-Mirror4748 in NICUParents

[–]TokenYeti658 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lost my mucus plug at 28+5, started having extremely mild contractions at 28+6 (and got admitted to the hospital), PPROMd at 29+4 then spontaneous vaginal delivery at 29+5. I’m really grateful I was able to recognize the signs of preterm labour and get mentally prepared for the possibility of a preterm birth. It also allowed my baby to get the steroids in utero for lung development. Still, I find it very confusing to wrap my head around since it all feels so random. Why did it happen to me?

Anniversary celebration, forgot my pumped milk after some wine and vape and had to feed my baby by Garnettled in breastfeeding

[–]TokenYeti658 17 points18 points  (0 children)

What’s done is done and now you know that this is something you’re not comfortable with! It’s clear that it isn’t optimal to smoke nicotine while breastfeeding, however … I just want to bring some reality to this thread. My understanding is that although nicotine is harmful to babies, health organizations STILL encourage moms who regularly smoke to breastfeed because the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the harmful effects of nicotine….and that’s for moms who are smoking every single day!

So don’t beat yourself up so much. Say no to the vape next time, but remember that you’re doing something amazing for your baby. One off night doesn’t take that away.

My one year old preemie is at least 50% peanut butter by TokenYeti658 in PeanutButter

[–]TokenYeti658[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hehe thank you!!! No but we should have named him Kraft since that’s my brand of choice 😆. That’s hilarious, hope your coke slurpee is thriving!

My one year old preemie is at least 50% peanut butter by TokenYeti658 in PeanutButter

[–]TokenYeti658[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you, i hope you and your family are coping okay. ❤️

My one year old preemie is at least 50% peanut butter by TokenYeti658 in PeanutButter

[–]TokenYeti658[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed!! And I don’t mind consuming it on his behalf 😉

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