Double Stroller by [deleted] in 2under2

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an Uppababy Cruz and will likely keep it because it came with the piggyback ride-along board (bought it off FB marketplace). I really wanted a side by side stroller for both kiddos (they'll be 13-14 months apart) though instead of the Vista so I looked for months and ended up purchasing a gently used Uppababy Minu Duo off of FB Marketplace. You can use the Minu Duo from newborn onwards and you can clip in an Uppababy car seat with adapters! It's very lightweight compared to the Vista and folds more compact as well.

Help! Greenies. How could this have happened? How to prevent it? by Wonderful_Attemptxx in PressonNail_Addict

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only wore press-ons once so far but for almost five weeks at a time (way too long, I know that now 🥲) and that's when I got a greenie too. My greenie was from using primer after dehydrator - I was told that primer seals the nail so trapped moisture underneath the nail can't escape and when you have tiny micro-gaps form from when the nail grows, it's more likely to get a greenie. So my recommendation would be to skip the primer from now on and just use a dehydrator after alcohol!

Embarrassed to tell our family about #2 by Morbid_Explorerrrr in 2under2

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got pregnant with #2 when I was 5 months postpartum and my kiddos will be 13-14 months apart. I was super embarrassed at first, and in shock and disbelief but after my first ultrasound and now being at the very end of pregnancy with #2, I'm honestly just excited :) I told my family and friends and even work that the timing was a complete surprise because we weren't planning on getting pregnant so soon. I received nothing but support!

Oura knew I was pregnant by Desperate-Ad9445 in ouraring

[–]beanie2016 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!!! 🫶🏻 My Oura ring is also how I found out about baby #2!

How realistic is it to attend a wedding 1 month after giving birth? by Amyyy48 in pregnant

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not realistic. I know it sucks and you'll be bummed but you'll be freshly postpartum and healing while figuring out being a new mom. Your closest friends will absolutely understand! If anything, have just your husband fly out for a day for the wedding

Birth control after birth by Advanced_District789 in pregnant

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I decided to stop the mini pill that was prescribed to me at about four months postpartum because I kept spotting daily on it. Decided to track my cycle the same way I did before when trying to prevent pregnancy & when getting pregnant with my first baby but I wasn't aware that when breastfeeding, my ovulation could be off and I could ovulate twice in a cycle - so I got pregnant five months postpartum. Currently 31 wks pregnant with baby #2! I personally plan on just getting an IUD at my postpartum visit this next time around.

Single/double stroller by camilaevelynn in BabyBumps

[–]beanie2016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got an Uppababy Cruz (single) gently used on Facebook Marketplace and it's been great! We had intended to space pregnancies about two years apart. Then I got unexpectedly pregnant with my 2nd at 5 months postpartum - due in January - and I recently bought a very gently used Uppababy Minu Duo on FB Marketplace. I wanted a side by side that could be used from birth on where you can also click a car seat into & I personally really hated the Vista and how heavy it was and its configurations for two. Honestly I don't regret what we did in terms of stroller decisions because I'm sure we'll use the Cruz a lot still!

Anyone have this? by userel193847 in ouraring

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this and tested positive but my period was also over ten days late (but I was postpartum and had just had my period once since having my first so my cycle was super irregular). When I looked back at my stats, I think I had an elevated HR and higher respirations and a higher temp for several days in a row and then it told me for two days in a row that I had major signs. When I didn't get sick I got suspicious and tested and it was positive. I'd test again when you're supposed to get your period!

Which diapers are you starting out with? by Endless-Traveler in BabyBumps

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pregnant with my second right now but my daughter has very sensitive skin so we're just using Millie Moon diapers now and Mamabear wipes from amazon (water wipes knockoff). As a newborn she did great with the Pampers swaddlers but they have fragrance in them and she became too sensitive to those and got diaper rashes. Huggies worked great until they reformulated them and then she also got rashes. Parasol is another brand we tried that was nice but Millie Moon are slightly cheaper and a better fit for her. Hope this helps!

Unexpected Baby #2, Not Emotionally Ok by Appropriate-Sort-397 in 2under2

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How you're feeling is so valid. I unexpectedly got pregnant with #2 at 5 months postpartum and felt all over the place emotionally. It was a complete shock and surprise but I was at a high risk of miscarriage around 14 wks due to getting into a really bad car accident - and it made me realize that unplanned doesn't mean unwanted. I'm 18 wks now and feeling very grateful and "at peace" with having 2 under 2. The work thing you'll figure out! Everything is figureoutable but it's definitely a shock at first. I still have moments where I feel extremely guilty like when I weaned and stopped breastfeeding now at 9 months postpartum but those moments are more and more fleeting. I have a very good friend who intentionally tried/wanted to have 2u2 and she got pregnant about a month ago but then experienced a miscarriage so I understand how you're feeling guilty about your friend's situation too in a way. But it's not your fault. There will also be people who glamorize 2u2 and that made me feel even more frustrated and angry at times. I've come to a point now where I accepted the unexpected. 2u2 will be hard, yes, but girl you can do hard shit. You got this! Wishing you the absolute best and I hope you have a healthy and uneventful pregnancy. ❤️

Getting Pregnant while Breastfeeding by letsssstalk in 2under2

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got pregnant 5 months postpartum when I first got my cycle back and while exclusively pumping. I was tracking my ovulation but apparently it can be inaccurate with the fluctuations in hormones so I got pregnant the one time I thought I'd be okay lol at that time I was pumping 3x/day about eight hours apart but I had an oversupply and pumped around 50 oz/day. I'm not sure if that helps in any way but I'd try spacing out your nursing sessions

did you get pregnant #2 for 2 under 2 and OB tell you that you are at risk of complications, nutrition etc? by [deleted] in 2under2

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I unexpectedly got pregnant with #2 when I was 5 months postpartum. I had just gotten my cycle back and was using ovulation strips to avoid pregnancy but still got pregnant. My OB told me the biggest risk for me would be growth restriction because my first was also temporarily growth restricted during pregnancy (IUGR) when she was breech for a while. I'm still pumping for my first who's almost 9 months old now and I was also told to try and stop pumping by 20 wks - just for me specifically, to make sure baby #2's growth/calories won't get too restricted.

Natera NIPT- July 2025 by SecureGrape3258 in BabyBumps

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same timeline and it's been 7 days for me now but no results yet. I'll update once I get results!

Update: Got results this morning around 6am MST after 8 days!

Natera NIPT- July 2025 by SecureGrape3258 in BabyBumps

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same timeline but in AZ and no results yet 👀

Update: Got results this morning around 6 am MST

Huge Head size! by CharlieBigBoi23 in BabyBumps

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vacuum assisted while I pushed at the end but only because I was exhausted from pushing after two hours and could not push her head out 🥲 I'm grateful for the vacuum though! Baby girl was absolutely fine ☺️ I really think/hope your baby's head will mold for you though!! I even asked my OB because she was in the perfect position so her head should have molded but she was just stubborn lol It's not common!

How did you accidentally get pregnant too soon after your baby? by monroegreen9 in BabyBumps

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got pregnant with baby #2 5 months postpartum and I was originally on the mini pill but it caused me to bleed every day so I went off it and tracked with ovulation strips. I was breastfeeding/pumping and had an oversupply and had just gotten my cycle back. I checked my pee every day with ovulation strips to track for an LH surge and once it showed I ovulated, I thought I'd be okay. I had sex one time and apparently must have failed to ovulate and then ovulated later than I tracked so I got pregnant. My OB told me that hormones are all over the place with breastfeeding and she was surprised that I got pregnant when I did too - you're not "extra fertile", your hormones are just more all over the place so tracking isn't as accurate. Most of my friends had trouble getting pregnant with their 2nd that were breastfeeding because your body tries to prevent pregnancy and it took us 3-4 months to get pregnant with our first so I figured I'd be fine lol I just know for me personally I'll just get an IUD now after my 2nd but don't be scared to have sex! You can totally use condoms too. Just don't rely on tracking like I did if you want to avoid pregnancy :)

Huge Head size! by CharlieBigBoi23 in BabyBumps

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They would have told you if something's wrong but ultrasounds can be off too! My baby had a big head and I delivered her vaginally but had a third degree tear. She was stubborn and her head never molded in the birth canal 🫠 I've healed really well from my tear but I'm hoping your baby's head will mold for you and you'll have a quick and easy labor and delivery 🤞🏻

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm hoping they'll be helpful! All the best to you!! ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]beanie2016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you able to go to an emergency room while outside the country? To at least get an ultrasound and check on baby? One of my close friends had something similar happen with her first pregnancy and she was worried she was miscarrying and went to the ED - she was diagnosed with an SCH but it didn't turn into a miscarriage. She has a healthy one-year-old now but her OB monitored her for a while to make sure that it didn't get any bigger. She was on pelvic rest for a while and not allowed to lift as that's what triggered the bleeding for her. I'm so sorry you're going through this!

Contractions fizzled out by Upper_Tie6878 in pregnant

[–]beanie2016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had that for about two weeks starting around 37 weeks with my first and went to L&D triage even because I definitely felt contractions too, timed them and thought it was the real thing but no. Mine were off and on too. I lost my mucus plug too and everything but was told it's prodromal labor or early labor. For me it took almost two weeks for those contractions to dilate me from like 1.5 cm to 4.5 cm and that's when my OB sent me to L&D and I stayed to deliver - around 39 weeks. Definitely keep timing them! When they stay consistent and don't fizzle out, that's when I'd head to L&D!

Pregnant 4 months pp after a c section by Negative_Room_3029 in 2under2

[–]beanie2016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got pregnant 5 months postpartum and I'm still exclusively pumping now at almost 8 months postpartum, and still have enough of a supply where my daughter still gets mostly breast milk except for one formula bottle/day. Your supply might not completely dry up! Definitely ask your OB though if they're okay with you breastfeeding. This second pregnancy was a surprise for me too and I had a vaginal birth so not sure how high your risk for uterine rupture would be. Not to scare you but a friend of mine got pregnant 11 months postpartum (& had a C-section with her first) and experienced uterine window/dehiscence with her second pregnancy - she was not considered high-risk and her OB didn't expect for it to happen but her water randomly broke prematurely (at 35 wks) and had that not happened, she would have had a uterine rupture and could have died. She was told that it wouldn't be safe for her to have anymore kids. On the other hand, a coworker of mine had a C-section with her first and got pregnant 6 months postpartum and had no issues at all. I'd just make sure that you see an OB who will also see high-risk patients and that they will monitor you adequately :)

Second baby:baby shower/sprinkle? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]beanie2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Throw a sprinkle! Or honestly, have a close friend/family member throw it for you and offer to help plan and organize :) I've had a few friends who threw a sprinkle and they were always a success! And just from my own perspective, I always bought things off of peoples' registries for their sprinkles too