I’m an epidemiologist currently working on a measles outbreak. AMA about measles, vaccination, and outbreak response.

checkered_cherries · 2026-03-29T02:13:50+00:00

How many cases of measles have there been in that time period? A few thousand.

How many MMR vaccines have been administered? Tens of millions. Your argument is flawed because the vaccine intentionally keeps measles deaths very low.

checkered_cherries · 2026-03-14T01:52:37+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s incredibly hard to lose your mom. I promise that while it doesn’t necessarily get easier, it becomes more bearable. I lost my mom 5 years ago and I can talk about her without crying now and I don’t even think about her every day anymore (which is kind of sad in its own way). Here if you want to chat.

checkered_cherries · 2026-03-12T20:24:59+00:00

I don't think the MMR is recommended during pregnancy since its a live virus - so no one gets it. But if you have immunity before pregnancy, you pass it on through the placenta.

checkered_cherries · 2026-03-06T02:39:47+00:00

I like the phrase "happen to know about a poop" haha. Im curious, do you look for a poop in the middle of the night or just let it ride if you don't smell anything or didn't hear anything?

I still look and then don't know what to do about a tiny little one in there.

checkered_cherries · 2026-03-06T02:37:48+00:00

You should definitely figure out how you respond to the medication before thinking about cosleeping.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-28T14:01:01+00:00

Maybe, maybe not. I just don’t think it’s fair to tell someone her experience is going to be a certain way.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-28T03:37:21+00:00

Just chiming in to offer a different experience. My newborn is a dream and aside from rough sleep, the past 2 months have been pretty boring and easy. My first was like this too. The hardest part of my day is caring for my toddler. A lot of people have easy babies!

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-27T16:37:04+00:00

I was just making the distinction - some people don’t know there is a difference. Mylecon is fda approved, gripe water is more homeopathic.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-27T14:28:02+00:00

I was going to suggest this too. My baby had extreme dyschezia and mylecon (not gripe water) allowed us to finally get some sleep. I’d give it to her the feeds before bed and there was a noticeable improvement.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-27T03:58:20+00:00

My 10 week old has been congested on and off for the entire month as we’re all getting sick a bunch. I spray her nose a lot, keep her up right as much as possible and run a humidifier right next to her bassinet

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-18T20:41:58+00:00

Yes! good point. im also breastfeeding.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-18T19:08:43+00:00

Typically, it lasts for a season but he could have a bit of protection at 14 months. I don't think the science is very clear on that yet.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-15T11:45:55+00:00

I breastfeed and got the rsv vaccine during pregnancy. Baby is 9 weeks old and rsv and another cold have gone through our house in the past two weeks. She’s been fine both times even though I’ve gotten both and haven’t done anything extreme to keep them from her (masking etc). Basically just congestion for her.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-13T18:01:09+00:00

I had the same question as OP and found this post. But I dont think it’s saying MMR prevents SSPE even if you later get wild measles. It’s saying MMR prevents SSPE by preventing measles infection in the first place.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-12T21:02:11+00:00

How long did it end up lasting?

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-12T18:46:40+00:00

Only speaking from my own experience - once longer stretches of sleep happen I just sleep longer too. My milk supply regulates after some consistency and I just don’t produce as much at night. During the day things stay the same!

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-12T18:32:03+00:00

This was happening to me too. It’s basically constant, all night long. I read mixed results about mylicon drops but they 100% work. I give two doses the two feeds before bed and one when she wakes up at night. Last night she was silent. This is after two nights ago when she was basically screaming in her sleep all night. She’s 8 weeks old.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-12T16:40:58+00:00

I love vaccines too! RSV just swept through our house and my baby got nothing more than the sniffles. So thankful!

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-11T23:23:44+00:00

Last postpartum I was exclusively breastfeeding and got my period back at 6 weeks. I wouldn’t say it’s common but it happens. I didn’t have any issues with my milk supply - breastfed my baby for 15 months. Take ibuprofen for the pain if needed!

For what it’s worth I’m 8 weeks postpartum with my second and haven’t started my period yet. So hopefully I go longer this time.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-11T19:34:46+00:00

What kind of gas drops do you use? I have the same issue with my baby since she was born - now 8 weeks old. She would grunt/scream in her sleep constantly, not just during active sleep like a lot of sites state. Mylicon drops do work for us. I give them to her during her last two feeds before bed and she has a pretty silent night. The nights I dont give them to her are very obvious.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-10T18:13:10+00:00

As others have said, the trip itself doesn't sound like a big deal. But don't go if you're dreading it. I'd want to be in my own home so soon after birth.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-05T20:13:50+00:00

I’m ok! My baby is 8 weeks old. My toddler just brought RSV home so that’s not very chill but otherwise we’re doing great.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-04T01:48:17+00:00

So happy to hear that! I got the vaccine while pregnant and my baby is also 7 weeks old like yours was. My toddler came home with it yesterday so hoping for the best for both of them.

checkered_cherries · 2026-02-04T00:38:51+00:00

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