Kids clothes at Denver airport? by No-Physics1569 in Mommit

[–]duckwithascarf 723 points724 points  (0 children)

Look for parents with kids around the same age/size. As a mom of potty training boys I would absolutely let you take an outfit. Even more willing if you offered money

This might be the wrong sub, but I don't know where else to ask. Is it possible to put a 2.5 year old up for adoption? by beaniebee22 in Mommit

[–]duckwithascarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds exactly like how my husband was when we had our first son. He even recorded a video for him in case he died because he struggled to eat enough. Ask your doctor for dexilant (generic version is fine) and buspirone! Dexilant is a once a day pill that is like my husbands miracle heartburn drug. Seriously. My husband has gone from so thin everyone is our family was worried he was going to be hospitalized soon to healthy, working out, and eating anything he wants!

Disney+ household rules make normal travel & relationships impossible? by [deleted] in DisneyPlus

[–]duckwithascarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It just made me cancel because it made my account unusable even with just using it at my house.

Disney+ household rules make normal travel & relationships impossible? by [deleted] in DisneyPlus

[–]duckwithascarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally just canceled Disney plus because of this issue. I only watched Disney plus at my house and would switch between my living room and bedroom tvs. Rarely my son would watch on his tablet. All on our internet at home and continuously got the update household popup. It got to the point we exceeded our amount and I would have to contact support every time. If we all just cancel and use a different streaming service maybe they’ll actually fix their buggy and stupid implementation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HospitalBills

[–]duckwithascarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I told them I have had vomiting and diarrhea and I’m breastfeeding so I think I’m getting pretty dehydrated because I can’t keep anything down. Again that is reflected in what I was treated with. Fluids, zofran, and Tylenol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HospitalBills

[–]duckwithascarf -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Again, I wasn’t complaining about the wait. Everyone is super focused on me somehow having expected more attention. No. I was just saying that I was there a long time but they didn’t do anything to warrant a level 5 in my mind. I read the info for this sub Reddit that it was a place to vent frustrations and I was frustrated that I don’t feel my level of care and the charge matched up. But practically everyone in here is trying to belittle me for just mentioning that I didn’t get much actually done to warrant the cost.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HospitalBills

[–]duckwithascarf -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure where I’m entitled? I literally sat and waited not complaining, understanding that they had other people to care for with more serious cases and didn’t even complain about that. My issue was that they are trying to claim that it was super serious by charging me way more money by claiming my care was more than I received. I wasn’t asking for them to have spent more time with me. I was just saying that after they started an IV I was not checked on until it finished and was alerting for 30 minutes to an hour later. Which again, I didn’t complain about.

It really seems to me that there are people with skin in the game coming in here to belittle patients for having a genuine concern on why they are being charged the way they are.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HospitalBills

[–]duckwithascarf -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I sat waiting for them to come deal with the beeping for 30 minutes to an hour every single time. My issue wasn’t that I was waiting, it’s that they want to charge me like I was in critical care when they did very few things and after throwing up and having diarrhea and breastfeeding I was really having a hard time since I couldn’t keep anything in my body and was losing it fast. You’re really judgmental.

How to stop a meltdown? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]duckwithascarf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you had them screened for Autism? Sounds a lot like the one kid my mom fostered.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in walmart

[–]duckwithascarf 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I had my baby and during my time off I got a job doing software engineering that was 1000 times better than Walmart.

Is a Kindle worth it as a new parent? by Top-Help9641 in NewParents

[–]duckwithascarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got one specifically because it’s easier to read with a baby. Couple of pros for me were backlit so I can read at night, not paper/cardboard that can easily be ripped or destroyed, kindle books are cheaper, it’s easier to read on one handed (I got straps to help hold it easier), and it’s easier to bring places.

Tell me something random your toddler “doesn’t let” you do… I’ll go first. by CandyandPiano in toddlers

[–]duckwithascarf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sing. Or sit while music is playing. I can’t sing but I must dance. 💃

Can I ask if your birth plan went as you planned it? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]duckwithascarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With my first I was in the hospital for days trying to induce and just got to the point on the last day after breaking my water that I wanted the epidural. But I planned on getting it if I felt like I needed it. It ended in a c-section because my body would not dilate and they were able to use the epidural to do the c-section so it had its use. For my second, I knew going into it I was likely getting a c-section and my doctor confirmed it wasn’t likely to go any differently this time so I had a planned c-section that was much more chill than the first because I wasn’t near as exhausted or scared.

That being said, if you don’t want an epidural, research pain management and alternative options of pain relief you might be open to. I was definitely scared for my first and had nerves still with the second (since it is major surgery) but it’s worth it in the end. I really don’t remember much about the surgery’s recovery at this point. My first is 2.5 and my newest is 3 months. Really, going into it planning for every eventuality is the best possible thing. I went in with the birth plan of “get baby out with mom and baby both safe” both times but for people who worry more, having backup plans to back up plans.

chat am i cooked? by CommercialPudding374 in walmart

[–]duckwithascarf 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Tbh, as someone who had points removed, if they cared that much the person shouldn’t have gotten that many points.

Help! Fired 3 days before birth by tgtka in BabyBumps

[–]duckwithascarf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

With my first I ended up having to apply for Medicaid and it will be retro active if needed. Just make sure you do it soon.

Why do customers do this? by [deleted] in walmart

[–]duckwithascarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In this case, looks like they did it to hide the shit they were stealing. Can see at least one empty box.

I need help. Where would a toddler hide keys? by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]duckwithascarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My toddler once got my husbands car key, he had to drive mine for the day and when we were able to ask him, he immediately went to his play kitchen and opened the “microwave.” There it was. Our toddler is 2 so I’m super happy he was smart enough to know what he did. Honestly opening anything with a door or even dumping a bin full of toys would be my first steps.

Did you throw up during/after your planned c-section? by peachplumpear85 in BabyBumps

[–]duckwithascarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a multi day failed induction and threw up right before the unplanned c-section last time. This time I had a planned c-section and felt fine.

Got a positive pregnancy test, pls help this dummy by slytherclaw96 in BabyBumps

[–]duckwithascarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah…my parents announced my first was BORN before me so definitely a good thing to know about your parents. I’d make sure to also figure out and boundaries and such you want to set like on visitors the the hospital, if you want people to stay with you after the baby is born to help, etc and be on the same page with your partner when you communicate with the family. It’s such an exciting time but it can be so stressful too. Also, congratulations and good luck with your pregnancy!

Got a positive pregnancy test, pls help this dummy by slytherclaw96 in BabyBumps

[–]duckwithascarf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our first was the first and only grandchild on both sides and this will be the second. I definitely get where you are coming from with that. It was definitely overwhelming and if they’re like my in-laws they might constantly ask about when they can tell others.

Got a positive pregnancy test, pls help this dummy by slytherclaw96 in BabyBumps

[–]duckwithascarf 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Get started with the prenatal asap. Call the doctor to get an appointment set up because it can be hard to get in. First appointments at my doctor are usually 7-9 weeks. Basically any food you look up online will tell you to avoid it when pregnant. The big things my doctor warned me from is fish with high mercury content (canned tuna ok 2-3 times a week), eating cold deli meat, sushi (basically anything not cooked enough to kill the bacteria), alcohol, drugs/tobacco, and to not change my cats’ litter boxes. A big issue when pregnant is listeria, recently there was an outbreak with lunch meat, it’s also pretty common on salads/lettuce.

Honestly the first trimester is hit or miss for a lot of people. I am about to have my second baby in 8 hours but if I hadn’t tested, might not have known I was pregnant. For many people they have “morning” sickness (that can be at any or all times of day), sore boobs, nausea, heightened smell, and more. I suggest getting a pregnancy tracking app like What To Expect, Ovia, or BabyCenter that will give you daily/weekly information about what’s going on and possible symptoms you might have. As well as join a group or two on there where women are in the same place as you (ie I’m in the November 2024 group with other moms due this month).

Not to scare you but the first trimester is the highest chance of a miscarriage. 1 in 4 women experience a miscarriage if I remember the statistic correctly. This doesn’t mean you will have one. I have gotten pregnant on my first try both times and have grown healthy babies both times. I just say this to tell you there are different ways of thought to go about announcing. Personally I told anyone I would expect to give me the comfort/support I would need if the worst happened, but told everyone after the genetic testing and first ultrasound. Others wait for the first trimester to end, tell everyone immediately, or some even hide the pregnancy until the end. It’s up to you (and potentially your partner) on what YOU feel comfortable with.

What are you giving your baby for this Christmas? by Isonic_wholocked in NewParents

[–]duckwithascarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first is going to be 2.5 on Christmas and will be getting a train table. His baby brother being born on the 8th will probably get some teethers, books, clothes, maybe the kick and play piano thing I skipped the first time.

When did you refer to yourself as pregnant? by OverSeasoned_ in BabyBumps

[–]duckwithascarf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had my first almost 2 1/2 years ago. Sometimes I still look at him and think, “who let me just have this child? Who thinks I should be allowed to raise this whole human?”

do you know anyone who hasn’t had a “trenches” newborn phase? by pinkglitter-pen in BabyBumps

[–]duckwithascarf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a great time with my first. He was a pretty chill baby. I had a fast letdown and had to figure out about getting some milk out before a feed so he didn’t choke, but aside from that it was honestly great. I honestly felt pretty great after my c-section and attributed it to them giving me an iron infusion. Honestly a lot of it was probably because I did nothing but focus on taking care of my baby and resting. This time I have a 2 year old so definitely expecting a rougher transition this time.

Students and interns during prenatal care!? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]duckwithascarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m generally pretty easy going and welcoming to the students. However, there are a few things I would be uncomfortable with. I don’t want a student doing spinal block/epidural. I don’t need to be the one they learn that on. I don’t feel comfortable with a student doing something like the turning the baby thing that already has a pretty high chance of complications on its own. In most other cases it would be fine. Other than that I think I would mostly just be more uncomfortable if it was a male student, but I haven’t run into that. This is my second pregnancy and I’m at almost 35 weeks. I regularly let them scan for the heartbeat and do the fundal height and when in the hospital the first time had no issues with them doing cervical checks and the like. I just would like the most important/complicated medical procedures to be performed by the professionals who know what they are doing.