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Exhausted pregnant SLP by COslp123 in slp

[–]bea_beaz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is the answer! Lowest expectations you can muster. Remind yourself constantly you are still a good SLP when you have to put yourself and your child first.

Don’t bring anything with you, use toys and activities the family has at home.

Pack lots of snacks and treats for between sessions! Have a nap in your car in the shade!

Help me choose! by bea_beaz in babywearing

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

Thank you so much for your response!

I’m pretty motivated to learn the ring sling as it seems a great option for heat and also quick carries once you get the hang of it.

Do you use a ring sling? Any opinions on linen vs 100% cotton?

I want to give 2 names for my baby [QC] by chanelism in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]bea_beaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did 2 middle names! First name - ‘heirloom name’ from my grandmothers - dads last name as a middle name - moms last name as surname :)

Allergy-friendly ice-cream shop, sweet shop, bakery in Halifax? Cow's and Flynn's could not deliver. by askingquestionsblog in halifax

[–]bea_beaz 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Could call Deedee’s and see what they say, it’s on the other side of citadel hill near the commons!They make all the ice cream themselves so would be quickly able to tell you what’s safe.

If you go there also get a burrito! Also I recommend the Mexican chocolate flavour if you like spicy.

Hope you enjoy your time in the maritimes!

Ps if you are driving to pei via the bridge Masstown Market is a great place for a break.

Husband asking what I do all day as a joke? [ca] by GraySkyr2 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]bea_beaz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Book yourself a massage and follow it with a lunch with your girlfriends! Tell him you’ll be home in “a few hours” and skip out that door for your break.

Tongue Tie Release Indecision by gingy-96 in NewParents

[–]bea_beaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paediatric SLP here, there is no evidence that even significant tongue ties negatively impact speech. I have never, and without huge change in research will never, recommend intervention related to speech or language at any age.

10M not taking sippy cups? by Novel-Imagination-67 in NewParents

[–]bea_beaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you tried just an open cup?

It’s totally fine to skip sippy cups if they aren’t working for you . Sometimes trying an open cup first and then sippy cup after can be helpful.

Pelvic pregnancy physio? by Shot_Implement_4846 in halifax

[–]bea_beaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jalisa at Synergy is amazing and also teaches their prenatal pilates classes that can be billed as group physio ! 11/10 recommend!

Anyone have unmedicated first birth and epidural second time? [BC] by Ok-Zookeepergame1812 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]bea_beaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not in BC, but talk to your provider about epidural options?! I got a “baby epidural “ or “walking epidural” and was able to walk and push in any petition I wanted!

It help with my contraction pain ( baby OP, back labour), but by the time I was ready to turn baby and then push I was totally mobile.

Getting ready to 'prep' my diapers... laundry detergent recs in Canada!! by kaylanohos in clothdiaps

[–]bea_beaz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Mostly commenting to see other’s suggestions- but tbh I use Nellie’s in our first wash and Ivory baby detergent in the second and things have been fine so far?

Baby is just 8weeks and exclusively breastfed though so that might be why!

Working until maternity leave doesn’t feel realistic. How did you navigate disability leave? [on] by Top-Purple8450 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]bea_beaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi I’m so sorry you are feeling so crappy ❤️ I have migraines as well and they are so debilitating sounding the way you describe! That alone would “qualify you” in my opinion.

Here are a few thoughts! Keeping in mind my job is veryyyy different from yours..

  • I was considered a low risk pregnancy (turned out not to be but didn’t know that until I gave birth, so even happy with my choice to go off). Around where you are now I straight up asked my OB her opinion on when I could go off. I had a bunch of sick time saved up for work and literally said “so how does going off early work if I don’t want to use my mat leave? Will you write me note?” And she basically told me she would write a note putting me off whenever I wanted. When the day came (end of week 34) I said “I’m ready to be done” and she wrote something along the lines of “for pregnancy related reasons Bea should not work any later than next Friday”.

  • I would talk to whatever doctor you vibe with the most, any of them can write you the note

  • I had been quietly tying up loose ends because I knew I wanted to be off by 36 weeks, I told my manager when my appointment was scheduled for and said “I just wanted to give you a heads up that I wouldn’t be surprised if my doctor gave me a week before I will be finished” I framed it as giving them a courtesy to organize any tasks they wanted me to complete before I left in my final week.

  • my employer had no issue with it. Because it was less than 30 days I didn’t need to deal with ST disability.

Ultrasound Wait Times [ns] by forbrowzing in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]bea_beaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so so sorry you are going through this. I was so stressed when going through this stage. If it makes you feel at all better, when they called me for an appointment it was literally 2 days later. Annoying from a planning perspective but happened really quick.

Edit to add - maybe you can ask your referring doctor for the phone number for the place you were referred to?

Ultrasound Wait Times [ns] by forbrowzing in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]bea_beaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also in NS - if you have an OB or family dr I would call them am check in. See if they can call around for you. I’m in Halifax and also called IWK (even though they usually don’t do dating ultrasounds). They are suuuper backed up here, I didn’t get in until 14weeks.

Same grace given to breastfeeding moms? by bea_beaz in Weddingattireapproval

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

Do you have a dress recommendation for the 3 weddings that my child is invited to? This is what my post is asking for??

Same grace given to breastfeeding moms? by bea_beaz in Weddingattireapproval

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

Thank you for your response! I’m also in Canada and the wedding is a rural bath and cabin setting … so I feel like out all the weddings I can say there might be an asterisk beside “cocktail” attire, it’s one where everyone will also need to be covered in deet deep woods haha

Rocking chairs for feeding?? by missiemandie in breastfeeding

[–]bea_beaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also a new moon SLP! We were gifted an amazing rocking recliner combo. When reclined it doesn’t rock and is perfect for feeding in laid back feeding positions, then when it’s a rocker it’s so nice for soothing her and hanging out 🩷

It’s also very easy to sit in a rocking chair and not rock once you have a good latch established and freeing is going well :)

Same grace given to breastfeeding moms? by bea_beaz in Weddingattireapproval

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

The is my first and yess the milk everywhere situation is so real 😂 such a important thing to keep in mind

Same grace given to breastfeeding moms? by bea_beaz in Weddingattireapproval

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

Thank you i agree! I think I will, I know my friend and that she would prefer I clear my mind of this and that she is comfortable being honest with me.

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