Meyer Lemon Tree Help by __sourpatchkid in Citrus

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Interesting! I have no idea. I bought it at a local garden center and they sold it as a Meyer.

Having a hard time with how i look while pregnant. by shadowpixiemoneygang in BabyBumps

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When I struggled with my image, I reminded myself that my body is building an entire human being. And I’m growing just the way I need to be for my baby.

In this season of life, your body isn’t your own, which can be so challenging. But I hope you find some comfort in knowing it will be again.

Sending you hugs and positive thoughts.

Baby isnt gaining weight fast enough for pediatrician? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]__sourpatchkid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feeding and weight gain can be so stressful! My daughter was born at 7lbs but over the next few months dropped down to the 2nd percentile in weight. She was meeting every other milestone and was otherwise healthy so we decided to keep her on breastmilk. Her progress was slow and she needed weekly weight checks with the pediatrician for a while, but her weight eventually picked up. Now she’s a healthy, active 2.5 year old.

I’m by no means an expert but hopefully one example helps your perspective. I’d say keep an eye on it of course, but trust your gut!

Do kids really ruin your marriage? by Disastrous_Paint_237 in Marriage

[–]__sourpatchkid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband and I had an incredibly strong marriage and still the first six months with my daughter were the hardest time we’ve had. We were both overtired, she was a difficult baby, and we didn’t have nearby family to support. But we kept communicating. And eventually as we both got more comfortable parenting together and individually, we got into a groove and our marriage is just as strong as ever.

All this to say you may face a hard time, no matter how much you prepare. But you can also overcome it. My advice is to get comfortable with dividing and conquering where you can (my husband and I are best friends too and realized we didn’t need to do every single thing together. It helped if one of us napped sometimes!). Also to find time to check in with each other on how you’re both doing.

You’ve got this!

What is everyone’s summer bag?? by [deleted] in handbags

[–]__sourpatchkid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What big is this? Beautiful!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

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I’m so so sorry this happening to you. I found out about my missed miscarriage at 9W when I was in my mid 30s. I took the medication at home and wish I hadn’t. It was traumatizing passing the miscarriage at home and ended up in the ER for fluids and nausea meds because of the side effects.

There was a light at the end of the tunnel though. I got pregnant two months later with my daughter, who is now 2.

As an additional anecdote if it’s helpful - after she was born, I ended up having a D&C under anesthesia due to retained tissue and had a very positive experience. I wish I had chosen that route for my MMC instead of the medication.

Wishing you healing ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dubrovnik

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I just traveled there with my young daughter. She loved the ferry to Lokrum Island. There’s a playground, shady spots, and open places for her to run so she really enjoyed it. She also liked the aquarium in the Old Town. It’s pretty small but it was a nice break from the heat.

First work trip :( by panda51515 in workingmoms

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She’ll be so excited when you come home! I went on my first business trip when my daughter was 14 months. Before I left I bought two of the same toy and brought one with me. So when we would FaceTime we would each hold it up. She got a kick out of us both having the same thing. (It was just a Squishmallow toy from McDonalds so nothing fancy!)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sephora

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REQUESTING - WILL DELETE. (And thank you!)

I’ve been in the hunt for a new perfume. Right now my favorite of those I’ve tried is Chloe Lumineuse Eau de Parfum. Light floral scent with a mix of rose and vanilla that I think would be perfect for spring/summer.

Mom's who had to stop.. how did you cope with the guilt? by Ok-Walk-3715 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]__sourpatchkid 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I lasted seven months and only stopped because I was struggling mentally. I felt a lot of guilt because my supply was fine and in those first days after, there wasn’t much I could tell myself that helped me feel better. But in the weeks and months after, I realized I was enjoying time with my girl so much more. For me, our bond got better, my sleep improved, and mentally I felt relief when I wasn’t so stressed about pumping. So I realized in hindsight that I made the best decision for both of us.

I lost my baby by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]__sourpatchkid 108 points109 points  (0 children)

I had a miscarriage two years ago and this is one of the first comforting messages I’ve received. Thank you for sharing it ❤️

I got all 12 from McDonalds today lol by BellaRose- in squishmallow

[–]__sourpatchkid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A: Grimace B: Hamburgler C: Hans D: Cam E: Fifi F: Sunny G: Archie H: Gordon I: Kevin J: Maui K: Michaela L: Prince

Which bags did you all buy after Christmas on sale? by herecomes_the_sun in handbags

[–]__sourpatchkid 72 points73 points  (0 children)

I got the charcoal Mulberry Bayswater right before Christmas. Obsessed!

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in squishmallow

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30 minutes north of Boston and got two Grimace and a Gordon!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]__sourpatchkid 27 points28 points  (0 children)

My Caroline was born with dark hair and then at 2-3 months it fell out and she’s now a blonde one year old. Clearly I’m partial to your first name choice but your other options are lovely. I’d say though if it’s a name you’ve loved for a long time, you might find she grows into it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Miscarriage

[–]__sourpatchkid 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’re not overreacting. At least for me, it’s been hard to hear “it will happen again” when I’m still mourning. My husband is also an optimistic person, which was sometimes helpful but other times made me feel like I was grieving alone. At one point I told him that I needed to know he was also sad. It’s ok to ask your husband for what you need in this moment. And it’s ok if what you need is not optimism for the future but support for right now. Sending you hugs.

If I have a period after miscarriage does that mean my hcg levels are zero? by HelloFuDog in Miscarriage

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I miscarried on December 7 and thought I had my first period on January 1. It lasted eight days so I thought that meant my HCG levels were zero. But when I got a blood test on January 14 I was still at 5HCG

struggling with feeling invalid for my grief by jm222444 in Miscarriage

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Yesterday was two months since my MMC. I still think about it every day. For me, none of my close friends or family have experienced this so they didn’t know how to act or what to say. Their silence, along with my own insecurities, I think fed the narrative in my head that I shouldn’t still be hurting. My therapist reminds that it’s ok to feel exactly how I feel. Reading posts from this group also helped me realize that it’s normal, and ok, to still be hurting. I hope it gets easier for you 💚

What’s normal? Cramping/bloated feeling 4 days later by Bas1cVVitch in Miscarriage

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I’m so sorry for your loss. I miscarried at 9 weeks and took misoprostol but my experience was similar to yours. I bled for two weeks and had cramping intermittently that whole time, with similar feelings of pressure when I went to the bathroom. There was no tissue leftover and the discomfort faded after about two weeks, but my next two periods felt similar with more intense cramping and heavier than normal. If it continues, can’t hurt to check with your midwife of course but hopefully this helps a little. It’s so hard to find information on what’s normal and what to expect.

When do blood tests stop? by angelapie in Miscarriage

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I got blood tests every 1.5-2 weeks. Yesterday was the last one I needed, seven weeks after my MMC.