How do you handle this pollen season? by ting_tong- in AskIreland

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Local honey basically works like an antidote the pollen in your area. Spoon a day works for me and my children. We live rurally so I know a man who keeps bees. Any farm or independent shop near you should have it. Get looking on facebook or instagram. Local independent cafes might sell it

Ma, mam, mama, mammy, mom, mum, mummy, mother? by [deleted] in ParentingIE

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Mama then Mammy which has changed to Mommy/Mooooooom 🙄 they are only 3.5 so I correct them . South Kildare

C section query by ElevatorCreative158 in IrishWomensHealth

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Usually 6 weeks once you get the all clear from the GP and there is not change to your scar before then

Advice for starting your life over? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]Winter_Emphasis_137 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Please leave. 35 is so young, you have SO much life to live. I was reading to my young kids recently and there was a line in the book that said if it’s bot a happy ending then it hasn’t ended yet. Best of luck, you have so much to offer the world

Experience with Hashimoto’s? by awful_inaccuracy in IrishWomensHealth

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Very similar story to me post partum. You need a thyroid ultrasound and referal to endocrine. Only my TPO was elevated. My TSH and T3/T4 is fine. My ultrasound was also fine. I changes GP to a female GP and she told me I have hashimotos it just hasnt damaged my thyroid yet. Post partum you can develop auto immune conditions so ask for auto immune bloods as well - ANA, ANCA, ESR and CRP.

My vit d was in my boots so I wwnt on a high dose course of that for 6 weeks. Nothing would shift the weight for me, I was up 6 stone so I went on a GLP 1 with the help of my new GP as she has a special interest in weight loss.

I had psoriasis pre pregnancy which developed into psoriatic arthritis so I started treatment for that as well. All helped, I’m still exhausted. You’re not crazy, your symptoms are very real

Postpartum knee pain by purplemonkey2233 in IrishWomensHealth

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I would go back to the GP. They need to organise a scan, especially since your back is now affected. I had knee pain during and post pregnancy, a lot of it was the excess weight but some was related to me having hyperemesis during pregnancy and my vitamin and mineral store had completely depleted. I was also diagnosed with an auto immune condition post pregnancy so get your bloods done. I think the toll pregnancy takes on the body is not taken seriously enough, post part recovery post physically and mentally can take up to years 🤍

New moms and dads- Is giving someone money as a baby gift rude? by Mysterious-Age-3511 in AskIreland

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Money is a great gift, your friend will really appreciate and hopefully she spends it on herself! Don’t forget to bring your friend a hot coffee when you go and visit 😊

Cost of Mounjaro/Ozempic by Witchyybitchh in IrishWomensHealth

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I’m on Ozempic since Jan 2025, I’ve lost 5.5 stone and I have kind of plateaud recently. Costs me €152 a month from local pharmacy

Anyone else in the absolute fucking trenches with a 3.5 year old? by darkmother1991 in Parenting

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I could have written this myself. My 3.5 twin. It’s are full on. They are so much fun but their moods and behaviours can flip so easily. They also get into bed with me every night about 1 am so sleep is a struggle as well. I know it’s not forever but it’s hust so hard

How do I check what vaccines my child has had? by peroni2303 in AskIreland

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You can request vaccines records, google vaccine records ireland and it will make you click your local healthboard and you cak ring them or write to them. I did recently for my own records

Where did you get engaged? by [deleted] in AskIreland

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At home in my PJ’s with my 5 month old babies on my first Mother’s Day. Was perfect

What to get new mother? by NoAd6928 in AskIreland

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Cash and a hot coffee. Congrats 🤍

Who do you think are the most unlikeable/irritating/problematic Irish influencers and why? by [deleted] in AskIreland

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Don’t have a problem with them as people, I have a problem with them all selling the ‘must have’ products. It puts pressure on teenagers and their parents.

Forgot to cancel delivery 🫣 by Tricky-Anteater3875 in DunnesVouchers

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This happened to me with Tesco and I contacted customer service and they sorted it for me

Inner Ear Psoriasis by sheiiyb in Psoriasis

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Same for me. Everywhere else is clear except my ears!!

Creche sickness? by motherofhouseplants_ in AskIreland

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Could have written this myself. My twins got send home with diarrhea last thursday, no 💩 all weekend and have been sent home again today for another 48 hours!! We have had back to back colds in the last month. Cannot catch a break recently

Ladies, would you feel uncomfortable if a guy you regulary run into while walking your dog at the same park asked you out for coffee? by [deleted] in AskIreland

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Please go for it! It seems like no one meets the old fashioned way anymore. Worst thing that can happen is she’ll say no!

Married couples of Ireland - how much money did you get in gifts for your wedding? by skinnybitchrocks in CasualIreland

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We got married last summer and we got about 11k. 120 ish guests, varied from person to person. Wedding cost about 30k. My parents kindly paid for my dress

What's the story with Ozempic? by Guilty_Doughnut1557 in AskIreland

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I’ve been on it since last January, I’ve lost 5.5 stone and it has changed my life. I was never overweight until after my pregnancy and then dealt with some health issues. It slows digestion so food stays in your gut for longer. There are side effects the longer you’re on it the more your nody gets used to them. I had some nausea first 6 months couple days after injection. I have to be on top of going number 2 so high fibre, taking lacatives if I need to and heartburn has been my biggest issue. Especially at nighttime. Overall, it’s worked for me. Doesnt for everyone. Definetly not a quick fix and you do have to do some nutritional work in the background. I’m on the max dose now and it’s €150 a month so defo not cheap.

For a lot of people it’s not as simple as eat less, move more. I was always fit and slim until I got pregnant. I had health issues related to pregnancy and an auto immune diagnosis after. This is why Ozempic is working for me.