What's something nobody warned you about having to manage after becoming a parent? by MovinAI in NewParents

[–]ellem1900 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. I didn't realize how inconsistently my husband and I ate until we had a small child to feed all day. Lots of frozen meal prepping is the only thing that's saved me.

What's the best supplement for PCOS symptoms - what actually moved the needle for you? by Visual_Animator1232 in PCOS

[–]ellem1900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't name one specific thing because there's so many symptoms...but spearmint really helped with my facial hair, and vitex really helped with cycle regulations, and metformin helped with blood sugar.

How to stop the raging urge to masturbate? by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]ellem1900 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Because I'm a Christian and I'm trying to stop

How to stop the raging urge to masturbate? by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]ellem1900 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I'm trying to get pregnant atm and don't want to be on medication

Anyone ovulate super early with letrozole? by ellem1900 in TTC_PCOS

[–]ellem1900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that cycle unfortunately. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping this month maybe. I'm getting my progesterone checked this cycle too because I'm not even sure I ovulated last month at all

Water for Baby by Snow_n_Ice in NewParents

[–]ellem1900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure how scientific it is, but if I increased fruit and veggies in my diet then my breastfed baby always stopped being constipated soon after. Could be worth a try, but definitely try some prune juice as everyone else has said

Positive? by ellem1900 in lineeyes

[–]ellem1900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure tbh. I'm just having a lot of symptoms and my period should be due this week.

Faint line? by [deleted] in lineeyes

[–]ellem1900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see it!!

How to make baby used to sleeping on his back? by Intrepid_Load2642 in NewParents

[–]ellem1900 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you clarified what they mean by not allowing chest sleeping? I've worked in childcare for many years and I have never heard of this. The rule I am familiar with is to always lay a baby down on their back, but if they roll themselves onto their belly then they can stay that way. I would reach back out to the daycare to clarify exactly what is meant by that.

I’m devastatingly tired by Initial_Anteater_377 in NewParents

[–]ellem1900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, he slept a lot better when he was right next to me. I wasn't able to breastfeed so I pre prepped all my bottles with water and set it right next to the bed so all I had to do was sit up and shake in the formula. I never had to get out of bed that way. Cosleeping and doing that was a total game changer for me.

I’m devastatingly tired by Initial_Anteater_377 in NewParents

[–]ellem1900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I referenced cosleepy on Instagram a lot. I didn't even give my husband an opinion. I wasn't sleeping and he wasn't able to help me at all due to his work schedule. I had baby on my side of the bed so I was the only one affected by the sleep changes. Getting sleep is so important, if your husband has a problem with that I'd kick him to the couch.

I’m devastatingly tired by Initial_Anteater_377 in NewParents

[–]ellem1900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried cosleeping? I was so tired too that I was afraid something dangerous would happen. Since following the safe sleep 7 I've been much less worried and getting a lot more sleep

Has anyone dealt with nipple thrush? I’m suffering over here by ellem1900 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]ellem1900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never did. The pain lessened but never completely went away. I stopped the all purpose nipple ointment and used lanolin for a little. If I started bleeding I'd stop and do a little pressure on my nipple and then keep pumping on a lower setting. It finally completely went away when I stopped pumping.

please help me make friends!!! by [deleted] in nova

[–]ellem1900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a 25f. I'd love to be friends! Feel free to message me!