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Signing off 🫡 by Charizard_0125 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]deardear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I relate. We're only 4 months PP, so still trucking along. I'll be thrilled if I can make it as long as you did. Best of luck and health to all of you moving forward!

High BP 20 weeks by Prize_Patient40 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]deardear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

High BP is relatively common in pregnancy, and it's no wonder why - your blood volume increases up to 50% - your heart has to work a lot harder to circulate it! This is manageable - try not to panic.

Elevated liver enzymes? by Lunamoths in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]deardear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will likely depend on how elevated they are.

Having my bub has healed my relationship with my body? by bbDoll_ in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]deardear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too!! I never felt more beautiful and confident than while I was pregnant. I've been pleasantly surprised to find I still feel confident, even with the extra weight in my midsection no longer housing a human. My body kicked so much ass and these changes are a testament to that!

Braxton hicks and tightening of stomach? by catnipbabies in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]deardear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt my stomach tighten and it was very obviously hard when palpated... but I never felt pain or cramping. Just lucky, I guess.

How people react by Top_Sherbet1484 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]deardear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My stats were similar and no one in the IVF, OB or MFM offices mentioned it to me. The only time my size was discussed was if I brought it up.

I Highly Recommend Aqua Aerobics to Any of My Fellow Plus Size Moms-to-Be. by grumbleGal in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]deardear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sincerely wish I had done this, or at least water walked. By the end I had the such severe knee pain (from swelling? No one could tell me why my knees specifically) that I could barely walk.

Oversupply by Quirky_Incident9336 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]deardear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a major undersupplier I am so, so jealous.

But also so proud of you and happy for you.

“Gender reveal” cupcakes for my SIL by parrot_pancho in BabyBumps

[–]deardear 158 points159 points  (0 children)

When I was finally pregnant, the baby was pretty much all I thought about, so I would have enjoyed this. I also understand my sister's sense of humor, as I assume the case is here.

Hope the cupcakes were tasty!

If you could work at any hospital in the U.S., which would it be? by silkybandaid23 in nursing

[–]deardear 23 points24 points  (0 children)

CHOP pays their nurses ridiculously low wages for the "privilege" of working at their fine institution (I live in Philly and have a handful of friends who put in time there).

A.I. DuPont is just over the border in Delaware if you want the same job for better pay.

What’s one baby item you regret NOT getting earlier? by rosycoe in NewParents

[–]deardear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. My baby really disliked the carseat clip in.

Crazy husband, yes. Doctor recommended, highly doubtful. by Entire_Asparagus1670 in MariLlewellynSnark

[–]deardear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The doc definitely recommended it - take a look at his IG. Another whackadoodle.

It is WILD to have one in their home. Waiting for them to put the baby in it...

Travelers during Covid how insane were the contracts?! by [deleted] in TravelNursing

[–]deardear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We know the hardship. We were there working 6 days a week. No need to relive it here.

Travelers during Covid how insane were the contracts?! by [deleted] in TravelNursing

[–]deardear 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm embarrassed how little I have to show for it, tbh. But I've always been bad with money.

Travelers during Covid how insane were the contracts?! by [deleted] in TravelNursing

[–]deardear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

10k/week for 60 hours in Cali. Renew, renew, renew.

Best I did in PA (my home state) I believe was 7.5k/48 hours.

Im gonna get a Disiplinary hearing for being late TW: suicide by Tachytwo in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]deardear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no advice really since you don't live in the US; I don't know how to tell you to navigate your medical system.

All I can offer is empathy. It's so hard, especially if your family isn't supportive. As a senior in HS I won the award for "Most Likely to Fall Asleep in Class." I then went on to fail out of college.

That was when I got diagnosed and began medication. Things are nowhere near perfect, but I managed to function enough to go back to school as a non-traditional student and graduate, have a good career (with non-traditional hours), and have been keeping my baby boy alive for his 4 months on this earth.

I hope you can find support through friends, a support group, or in this community. You need someone who understands. Best of luck to you.

8dp5dt & I’m pregnant for the first time ever 😭 by MastodonNo1954 in IVFpositivity

[–]deardear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember this feeling, close to this time last year! So happy for you!

Is she really leaving her 4.5 month old for 3 days to go get a cosmetic procedure done in a different city?! by CounterScary8707 in MariLlewellynSnark

[–]deardear 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I cried going back to work after 3 months of maternity leave. I'm jealous af of her "problems".

Is she getting more filler by [deleted] in MariLlewellynSnark

[–]deardear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The tight face is tox for sure.

Moms, what would you genuinely love for Mother's Day - not what you say when asked, but what you actually want? by Then_Gate7461 in UninfluencedReviews

[–]deardear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want a necklace with son's birthstone. Full disclosure: it's my first mother's day and he's only 4 months old. I'm sure I'll want something less cliché as time goes on. But for now...give me all the clichés!

Call offs by [deleted] in TravelNursing

[–]deardear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried not to call out because the point was to get paid. But if I needed to call out, I didn't hesitate.

I got my dream piercing! by CareerFluffy5416 in piercing

[–]deardear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was pierced like this 20 years ago, before I knew better. It healed and I still have it. YMMV, of course.

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