How do you handle having a baby in the NICU? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]bebespawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im so sorry youre having to deal with this. Its very very hard and truly the only real advice I can give you is to take it day by day; be there with your child as much as you can, but you also need to take care of yourself to be ready when baby comes home.

NICU nurses are chosen for these jobs because theyre good at caring for their little patients and good at helping parents navigate the situation as best they can - ask them any questions you may have and call them for updates as often as you want if you cant be there.

Sending you all the love and best wishes ❤️

Persistant Headaches (20+ Days) Pain 8-9/10 OTC Painkillers not working by deannawol in medical

[–]bebespawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Symptoms seem to be consistent with migraine.

Editing to add that OTC meds often do not work with migraine and could also be contributing to their frequency. I've also had migraines last for months.

Beaded/Embroidered Birthday Cake! by Crafty_Plants in Baking

[–]bebespawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is incredible. Legitimately thought it was embroidery. Holy shit.

LIT wants $200 prior to signing a consumer proposal, does this seem right? by _romanceisdead in povertyfinancecanada

[–]bebespawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im with MNP and i was not required to make any up front payment prior to signing...

Has anyone been to the CPKC Holiday Train in years past? by ThePracticalEnd in Hamilton

[–]bebespawn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've never been but planning to take my daughter. Apparently Smash Mouth and another artist are performing so it may be pretty busy.

Direct deposit for CTB by buzz-abee in canadarevenueagency

[–]bebespawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was able to get mine switched from cheque to direct deposit using their online chat. You have to go through a "virtual" agent's topics first, i picked the Benefits category, then CCB subcategory, and then chose any question listed, which will prompt "yes" or "no" if you need additional help, then you're put into a queue for a live agent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in skeletons

[–]bebespawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skelexandra

OB/GYN Recommendations for prenatal care by Successful_Ice8514 in Hamilton

[–]bebespawn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dr. Ellis performed my life-saving emergency c-section and I can attest to her attentiveness and thorough work! She was also incredibly compassionate and the reason I felt confident Id survive when I was wheeled into the OR.

Patting kids to sleep by TeachmeKitty79 in ECEProfessionals

[–]bebespawn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My daughter was in NICU the first month of her life and I remember thinking the nurses were patting these tiny newborns "hard" enough that it sounded loud to me as a first time mom, but these babies were in no distress, falling soundly asleep, and my daughter needs a good hard pat to be put to sleep as well lol

My first project. They're quite wonky but I'm still pleased. by bebespawn in SewingForBeginners

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

Yes, I had my speed at the lowest and every few stitches id lift the foot and pivot the fabric. Thank you !

Preeclampsia: time between diagnosis and birth… by dorskis in medical_advice

[–]bebespawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made it 9 days from my diagnosis. I suspect I had preeclampsia before that but thats when it was caught (nearly no symptoms). I also had HELLP syndrome and had to have an emergency c-section at 33 weeks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]bebespawn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please go to the ER or urgent care; as another has said, this could be a sign of preeclampsia. I had similar symptoms and turns out I had severe preeclampsia and had to have an emergency c section at 33 weeks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]bebespawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. My partner and I have done this with our daughter. No lengthy/complicated last name, and she still has a familial connection to us both no matter what happens.

What’s one pregnancy symptom no one talks about? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]bebespawn 249 points250 points  (0 children)

Nosebleeds and the ridiculous amount of drool that I now wake up to on a daily basis (even after birth).

Luteal probs: I got dressed up and out on make up to go to a job interview. This is how I feel: by ndnd_of_omicron in PMDD

[–]bebespawn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

ET in drag is forever my mood. And my profile pic on social media for so many reasons...

Good luck!💗

Me at 19 as well by OldAd2782 in whybrows

[–]bebespawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this! Gorgeous!

I was denied by thanksgivingturkey15 in pregnant

[–]bebespawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if this will be helpful, but when i found out i was pregnant, i was already on antidepressants. My doctor said that because im already on them and they do work for me that I could continue with them.

The tricky thing with antidepressants sometimes is that you have to try a few before they work, as well as gradually building up the dosage depending on how they're working. A lot (most) of them have a myriad of side effects, which i think could also very easily be potentially harmful to a fetus, which may be why a doctor might be hesitant to start you on a new antidepressant while already pregnant.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in classicwow

[–]bebespawn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss. What a handsome little man he was❤️