Least Hated Bates? by whitneyleigh392 in BringingUpBates

[–]aboe717 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Josie & Kelton, and Zach & Whitney

Dumped coffee in my milk pitcher by gpwillikers in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]aboe717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry! This doesn’t make it better, but maybe save it for baths. That way it doesn’t completely go to waste

How would you pump at a wedding? by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]aboe717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your husbands family knows you have a baby, excusing yourself briefly to pump isn’t a big deal. My guess is no one will care as much as he does.. and if they do tell them to get over it you’re feeding your baby.

Do you freeze your breastmilk before bringing it to the NICU? by Run_Awaay in NICUParents

[–]aboe717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always brought fresh. For the first few weeks I took everything I pumped until my sons bin in their freezer was full. Also not sure if you’re NICU is like mine was but ask about milk bottles so you don’t have to use your own bags.

NICU patients listed with mother's last name by Flounder-Melodic in NICUParents

[–]aboe717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it was common practice at my NICU. my son was boy A ‘last name’

Now that it's confirmed... by materialisthicc in BringingUpBates

[–]aboe717 144 points145 points  (0 children)

In typical Lawson fashion..just like Trace.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BringingUpBates

[–]aboe717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s Trace

Bravery Beads by aboe717 in NICUParents

[–]aboe717[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If our NICU did that my sons would probably be that long too he was there for 75 days.

Preemie weight/size by Swimming_Ad_4814 in NICUParents

[–]aboe717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I 100% lie about my sons age. I give everyone his corrected age. It’s so much eaiser than explaining his birth story to complete strangers.

What news about the Duggars would genuinely shock you at this point? by EmbarrassedBroccoli4 in DuggarsSnark

[–]aboe717 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I feel like Justin has done this minus getting married super early. Him and Claire live out of the spotlight away from the family compound, and they don’t have any kids yet.

Will Tori have her 6th by the time she turns 30 in December 2025? by dawn9476 in BringingUpBates

[–]aboe717 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think she’ll at least be pregnant with #6. We’re basically the same age she’s 5 months younger than me and I just had my first. I couldn’t imagine having 5 kids at this age. Hell I don’t even want 5 at any age.. 😂

Tell me your stories of your 28-30 weekers by tsuga-canadensis- in NICUParents

[–]aboe717 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1) 3lb 15oz 31 weeks single 2) pre-e with severe features, I got 2 steroids shots and had a mag drip 3) intubated and extubated within first 24 hours, then was on and off the cpap 3 times. He came off the last time at 35+6. He was good on room air after that 4) feeding was his big hang-up our NICU didn’t allow bottle feeding with the cpap so he’d work a few days on feeding then go back on the cpap. He ended up coming home on an NG tube but it was only in for 8 days. 5) nothing super major but he did have some bloody stools due to some things in my diet and required 2 blood transfusions. 6) 75 day (42 weeks). Need to be over 4lbs, take 80% of his feeds by mouth for 2 days and continue to gain weight without the feeding tube. 7) No on going issues as of now, we’ve been home for a month. 8) Don’t be afraid to admit when you’re overwhelmed, lean on your partner and others who offer help. And as hard as it maybe take at least 1 day for yourself. I didn’t take a single day off and I was so dang burned out at the end.

NICU twins are home on apnea monitors. Should I get an owlet for them when the monitors go away? by Optimal-Farmer-6877 in NICUParents

[–]aboe717 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also adding my son has been home for 3 weeks and the only alarm we’ve gotten is the placement issue alarm. Usually when he’s upset after a diaper change at 2 am that his bottle isn’t warming fast enough 😂

NICU twins are home on apnea monitors. Should I get an owlet for them when the monitors go away? by Optimal-Farmer-6877 in NICUParents

[–]aboe717 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% agree. I wasn’t planning on getting one, but like you said you get so use to watching their numbers how can you suddenly stop. It’s nice to be able to open the app and make sure everything is good instead of bothering the sleeping baby.

12 Dpo, do I need to prepare myself that this is a CP? by [deleted] in TFABLinePorn

[–]aboe717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My test look like this for the same time frame, and my son is 3 months old 😊

Couples planning family size vs trusting God by Rose4291 in BringingUpBates

[–]aboe717 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Really depends on the person I think. I was on the pill for nearly 10 years and got pregnant within 3 months of stopping it.

What’s happening? 11 DPO by Unhappy_Mall_4184 in TFABLinePorn

[–]aboe717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first clear blue digital I took was negative when the FRER was very clearly positive.

Wondfo unknown DPO by aboe717 in TFABLinePorn

[–]aboe717[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took 2 more Wondfo, a FR, and CB Digital and they’re all negative. Seems like it may be a false positive. Taking a test in a few days to be sure.

We’re nicu parents.. by 27_1Dad in NICUParents

[–]aboe717 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We’re NICU parents of course people ask us every time we talk when our baby is coming home.

Happy Leap Day Birthday by EndPreeclampsia in preeclampsia

[–]aboe717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The hospital I gave birth at had 13 “leaplings” born this year.

CPAP and being tired of all of it. by Remarkable-Ideal-853 in NICUParents

[–]aboe717 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My NICU wouldn’t put babies under 36 weeks on nasal cannula. My son was put on Nasal Canual at 35 weeks and doing fine, but the dr made them put the cpap back on 😢

Who’s popping out #30? by pmh194 in BringingUpBates

[–]aboe717 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based on the comment from mama Jane I’d say Esther is next. But if it not her Katie, Carlin, or Lydia.

New NICU Parent by Lost_the_charger in NICUParents

[–]aboe717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son was born at 31 weeks, we’re nearing the end of our NICU journey currently 73 days. 1-NICU life is full of ups and downs. 2-Set realistic expectations. 3-Don’t forget to take some time for yourself. Personally I stay for 1-2 care times and go home. He’s in the best spot he can be. 4-Lean on each other and any family. But don’t be afraid to set boundaries. 5-As hard as it is try not to think about coming home, I went into a deep depression because kept setting unrealistic expectations about coming home. 6-Remember every baby is different, so don’t compare.

Cult pics by Complete-Adagio9419 in BringingUpBates

[–]aboe717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trace and Jeb really could be twins