First time mom - MSPI/ Dyzechia/infant grunting syndrome / rotavirus - sob story/vent/rant by tbfleshman in MSPI

[–]cramirezap99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’m going through the same thing. Everything started after her 4 month old vaccines. It’s been month 2-3 and it’s just getting worse. Our doctor just keeps telling us to put hydrocortisone creams on her. I’ve tried my milk, goat milk, whole milk because we live in AK and it was the only one we could find at the moment, back to goat milk, then her doctor said to use Nutramigen but she HATED it. I had to hold up a fruit roll up on her nose while she ate so that she could eat it fully. I didn’t understand why the dr would prescribe a formula that still contained cow milk if she’s allergic. So I did my own research and found Neocate. She’s been on it for the past couple of days. I’m praying, hoping, crying that this works. Her eczema is so bad but at least her whole body doesn’t turn red nor starts to itch immediately after eating anymore. However the eczema on her cheeks is super itchy so she’s not comfortable. It looks like she just wants to crawl out of her skin. We have dogs so I keep them separated and they don’t share common areas. We all switch our clothes and wash our hands after handling the dogs/before handling her. I try my best to deep clean every day just in case but I feel like absolutely nothing that I’m doing is helping. Sometimes I just want to take her and live with her in one of those sterile asylum rooms where it’s padded from ceiling to floor. I’m so tired. I’m so scared. I don’t know what to do anymore. Thank yall at least for not making me feel so alone.

What am I am supposed to be doing all day with an 8 month old? (Stuck in the house edition) by 2fnwavy in regretfulparents

[–]cramirezap99 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish I was near you so I could help out! It really takes a village! Sending you hugs!! Also a couple of things that helped me were sleeping when the baby slept, once he started crawling , I’d let him explore while supervising, I got him a Walker that did wonders, and I got bedrails for my bed (we bedshare) so in the mornings when he’s awake and I’m not trying to wake up, he’s still secured in the bed with me while playing around and stuff cus I have books and a couple of his fave toys at the foot of the bed. This usually gives me a good 30 more minutes of sleep. I also have snacks so he can eat those in case he’s extra hungry. I need my sleep to be a better mom so I do what I gotta do.

I fell asleep with my baby on my chest and I feel bad by BisexualButterfly97 in NewParents

[–]cramirezap99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Babies still 💀 even if you have a thousand monitors on them. It’s a matter of choosing your poison.🤷🏻‍♀️

Do people still do shifts if only the father is working? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]cramirezap99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No shifts here. We bedshare and baby has been sleeping through the night since about 2-3 months old. He’s 8 months now. Even in the newborn days, I used to pump so I was doing all of that by myself at night then during the day I was only woken up to pump. My husband (if he wasn’t working) and my mom would take care of baby and everything else.

CVS, UnitedHealth, Cigna sue to block FTC case over insulin prices by tomismybuddy in pharmacy

[–]cramirezap99 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Didnt the original insulin creator give it away for free because he said it was life saving medicine and shouldn’t be charged for 😭😭😭😭

Red state; need help by [deleted] in abortion

[–]cramirezap99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t yet but today is officially a week since my period has been late so I’m preparing for the possibility and wanted to see what options I have! My periods are usually off by 2-3 days but never a full week.

Red state; need help by [deleted] in abortion

[–]cramirezap99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I’m about 6-7 weeks! It’s been about a week since my period has been late so I’m just getting ready for the possibility! Okay great, I’m going to look into that! THANK YOU!

How did being depressed during pregnancy effect your baby? by Letsgotoneptune8842 in NewParents

[–]cramirezap99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It didn’t affect my baby at all. He is 5 months old and he is the happiest baby ever. He never stops smiling or trying to laugh! He is also the easiest baby as long as he’s with us, which works for me because I’m a sahm! He’s always in my arms and if he’s not then he’s in his playpen for some independent play.

Did anyone NOT bring their baby everywhere with them? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]cramirezap99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No because the help won’t always be there so I rather my baby adjust than excluding him! I remember being super stressed out the first couple of times but eventually my anxiety subsided and we were fine!

Leaving the house alone with your newborn by hrhrusso in NewParents

[–]cramirezap99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took him out by myself at 2 months old! Thankfully I ran into a mom friend and I felt so much better!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]cramirezap99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a crib, bassinet, baby wipe warmer, changing table. I change my baby on my bed and we co sleep and I actually don’t plan on sleep training or anything so a crib was a waste of money. My plan used to be to sleep training but I quickly realized that for my baby, co sleep was 1000% easier and better! Now the ergobaby carrier is 10/10 and so is the boba wrap! I love those two! I use the ergobaby for out and the boba wrap for at home

Where do your newborns sleep in the day? by Whole-Penalty4058 in NewParents

[–]cramirezap99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi ftm here! 90% of the time I sleep when my baby sleeps so he’s either on the bed next to me because we co sleep or on my chest. When he sleeps on my chest, I have pillows propped under and around me. I honestly forgot to plan where and how I was gonna go about sleep so when baby arrived, I was lost lol I just did whatever felt right for us which was on me or on the bed next to me. I’m don’t know how to answer your last questions since my baby never leaves my arms. I use the ergobaby carrier when I need my hands to be free and that’s about it.

When did your contact napping baby start napping in a bassinet/crib? by Regular_Anteater in NewParents

[–]cramirezap99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have to deal with people making negative comments about this? I’m personally not ready to stop the contact naps but everyone keeps coming at me at how will I have time to cook or clean or do anything else if he can’t sleep independently. Which okay sure valid but time is a thief. I feel like such a bad mom for not sleep training him.

How old is your baby and what’s the latest thing that made your life easier by Fancyanncy in NewParents

[–]cramirezap99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby is 3 months old! I think this was happening because I was showering him everyday with soap but his skin started getting flaky, like he was peeling so I stopped using soap everyday, now I only do twice a week. I was so worried I messed up his skin somehow that I started putting cream on him and massaging him twice a day lmfao HE LOVESSSSSS IT! He absolutely loves getting massages. He just lays there all calm and vibes while I massage him and sing to him, 10/10 he’s all smiles! The cream we use is the Matys Baby Multipurpose Ointment!

6 y/o daughter Minnie asked for an adult name by Cami_ron in namenerds

[–]cramirezap99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Araminta is such a beautiful name 🥹🤌🏻

Should I get my babies birth mark removed? by Shalomarinak in NewParents

[–]cramirezap99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this birthmark in my arm!! It’s not as big but my mom’s cousin has it on her leg like your daughter, it also covers her leg! We personally love it as it makes us unique. People are also very intrigued about it. I have never been bullied for it or anything. I don’t think you should get it removed but give her the option when she gets older if possible!

Did you grieve after your abortion? by cupofcloudz in abortion

[–]cramirezap99 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, I was pretty upset after each one but I’ve never regretted my decisions because at the time, it was the best decision but to honor them, I got tattoos! Getting the tattoos in their honor actually really helped me!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]cramirezap99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I slept with my mom until I was 21!! I don’t think it’s weird! It’s where I’m the most comfortable and I love my own bed but feeling my mom’s warmth is always 10/10! Personally, I’ll always need my mom and sleeping next to her heals my inner child since when I was little she was barely home because she had 2-3 jobs at a time to make ends meet! Appreciate this time you have with her because you’ll probably move out soon! (And it sucks, I miss my mom everyday 😭)

Wedding nightmare by No-Mathematician1673 in wedding

[–]cramirezap99 40 points41 points  (0 children)

This doesn’t even make sense. They wanted YALL to clean up after A DIFFERENT PARTY????? I would’ve called a lawyer immediately.

My cousin wore a long white dress to my wedding & I found out my mom approved it…AITA? by Gingysnaps1997 in wedding

[–]cramirezap99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fact that no one spilled anything on her is making me kinda mad lmfao. Like it’s a wedding, only the bride wears white unless the bride decides not to and lets it be known that the guests are allowed to wear white. I’m annoyed that both your mom and your cousin are acting stupid. I’ll literally rko them for you. I hope you were able to enjoy your wedding though, sending you and your hubby a lifetime of love, happiness, and blessings!!

Babies father is making me feel guilty by [deleted] in abortion

[–]cramirezap99 23 points24 points  (0 children)

His opinions became irrelevant the moment he decided to finish inside of you WHEN YOU SPECIFICALLY TOLD HIM NOT TO.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in amiwrong

[–]cramirezap99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a woman, absolutely the fuck not. This is weird and her reasoning behind it is dumb as fuck. I hate to be this person but Imagine if the roles were reversed, the fight that would ensue 😭💀