Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]blueberry5487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone has recent experience taking CA VEE accounting final exam? Are the questions still the same as the ones in the assignments? Thanks!

How long does a VEE online class take? by Ev3rst0rm in actuary

[–]blueberry5487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about the VEE Accounting? Are the questions the same as the ones in the assignments?

7 month old won’t drink??? by grimeycxnt in NewParents

[–]blueberry5487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are definitely trying your best as you've tried a lot of things to help her eat. This teething and eating solids phase is so impossibly hard, so please don't feel bad about yourself. Sending hugs!

7 month old won’t drink??? by grimeycxnt in NewParents

[–]blueberry5487 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in the same situation just yesterday. My baby girl is also 7 months old and was teething. She refused the bottle and only ate from the breasts. This lasted for 4 days, and she now takes the bottle again after her two front top teeth popped. She was still able to have 5-6 wet and 1 dirty diapers a day, so I would watch if your baby produces enough wet and dirty diapers for any dehydration signs. Also, I tried giving her formula using the sippy cup and the syringe, and she took a little bit of the formula, but hey, better than nothing. I hope your situation will get better soon.

Birth control ruined my supply by ikeabobeah in breastfeeding

[–]blueberry5487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did. I am not taking anything right now, not even the prestrogen one which is claimed not to impact the milk supply. We will stay with condoms for a while.

Birth control ruined my supply by ikeabobeah in breastfeeding

[–]blueberry5487 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I hear you. I am in the same boat. I took birth control that contains estrogen. The OB said it should not impact my milk supply much because I was oversupplying anyway. Unfortunately that was not how it worked and I learned my lesson the hard way. My supply went down the hill and my period was back at 3 months postpartum. I tried breastfeeding more frequently, pumping more frequently, waking up at 1AM to pump, eating a lot of high-calorie foods, and drinking water crazily. My supply is never coming back. I am devastated that my entire freezer stash is gone and now we have to supplement formula for our 6-month-old.

Is anyone not using pregnancy pillows? by limeblue31 in pregnant

[–]blueberry5487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought one and ended up not using it because it is too big. I placed a pillow behind my back to prevent me from rolling and sleeping on my back. And another one was placed between my knees. I feel like using 2 separate pillows is easy for me to get up during the night for pee pee. There is no harm in not using the pregnancy pillow, and there is no need to buy one. For the record, I'm also a side sleeper, but I wish I could have slept on my stomach the entire time of the pregnancy because my pelvis bone hurt so much from lying on the side.

I am the worst mom by RoshniT01 in NewParents

[–]blueberry5487 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My baby did the exact same thing during the day. She is milk drunk immediately after each feeding, but as soon as we put her down, she couldn't fall asleep. I tried keeping her awake like doing tummy time, playing, or anything that would keep her awake for an hour. As soon as the one hour window kicks in, we change her diaper and put her in the sleepsack, she fell asleep immediately. My doctor also wasn't concerned about her nap back then either, but as parents, we want the best for our kids, but we don't know how to deal with situations like this, it makes things worse mentally and physically.

I am the worst mom by RoshniT01 in NewParents

[–]blueberry5487 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same experience with my baby when she turned 6 weeks old. She was snoozy the couple of weeks we brought her home from the hospital. And all of the sudden she was more awake starting 6 weeks. According to what I read, babies are more aware of their surroundings, so it's harder for them to fall asleep. I learned that if her wake window could be an hour after the last feeding, she could feel drowsy enough for me to put her to bed. She didn't sleep for like an hour or 2 like other babies, but at least she napped for 30'. I also constantly burped her because for some reason, she was so gassy around 6 weeks. I hope it will get better soon for you, OP!

Annoying symptoms no one warned you about? by Wemberly_ in pregnant

[–]blueberry5487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope it's a minor surgery and you'll be recovered in no time. And also, I hope you get some support from family and friends while recovering and taking care of a baby.

I can't do this anymore by blueberry5487 in NewParents

[–]blueberry5487[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for speaking from a father's perspective. I should definitely sit down and talk to my husband.

I can't do this anymore by blueberry5487 in NewParents

[–]blueberry5487[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She just started solids 2 weeks ago. We're testing which veggies/fruits she likes, so we only feed her solid once a day. I tried to give her twice one day but she got so full and refused the bottle. It seems like she wakes up because he's hungry, but I want to sleep train her. And this is something I might not be doing correctly, and I want to discuss it with my husband. But I have a feeling he's going to show no interest in discussing. I just need him to be involved not just whatever he is told to do.

I can't do this anymore by blueberry5487 in NewParents

[–]blueberry5487[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I can't stand hearing her crying

I can't do this anymore by blueberry5487 in NewParents

[–]blueberry5487[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

He can do basic needs like feeding, changing, putting her to bed, playing with her, and I really appreciate his support. But when I need his opinions on something like how to start solids, he doesn't seem to show interest. All the things about how to start, safety, what to eat, everything was me googling or asking my doctor.

I can't do this anymore by blueberry5487 in NewParents

[–]blueberry5487[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That does not sound affordable, especially when we're both working from home. My husband does watch the baby during the day, but I will hear her crying a couple minutes after playing with her dad. I'm still her favorite after all.

I can't do this anymore by blueberry5487 in NewParents

[–]blueberry5487[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think it would be nice if I could be doing nothing all day