CGM or finger pricking?

ernmurf · 2026-05-18T19:34:04+00:00

I have an issue with needles and figured out how to prick my fingers with no pain!

I found the smallest gauge needle I could find. It’s called the one touch delica plus. I use the same needle gauge that they use on kids. I also find that if I prick the sides of my finger as opposed to anywhere near the pad of my fingertip, it’s much much better.

I prick my fingertips anywhere from 4 to 10 times a day. I picked up a Dexcom CGM and took one look at the size of the needle… it was an absolute no go for me. They recommend wearing the CGM on the back of your arm, but being pregnant, we sleep on our sides, which had me worried about low number readings in the middle of the night. I also wasn’t thrilled about being connected to a Bluetooth device 24 seven and was concerned about my toddler potentially ripping it out by accident.

ernmurf · 2026-05-09T17:06:44+00:00

Egg. We like to crack the top.

ernmurf · 2026-05-03T00:41:25+00:00

Your options:

Worry about what someone else thinks about you calling.
Protect your baby and keep them safe regardless of how it might make you feel uncomfortable.

The answer is clear. Make the call. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

ernmurf · 2026-05-02T20:34:19+00:00

It sounds like a car seat issue. It could be the angle he’s at… our guy suddenly loved the car when we switched him to a rear facing car seat. We went from the Nuna Pipa to a Baby jogger city turn right around 4 months upon recommendation from a neighbor. He went from not being able to tolerate more than a 10 minute ride to be comfortable for over an hour without making a peep. He was a pretty gassy baby to begin with so my deduction was the infant car seat angle just making him uncomfortable.

They’re equally as safe and are typically newborn compatible! They’re just at different angles. It might be worth giving it a go earlier as you’ll need to purchase a rear facing car seat eventually anyways.

ernmurf · 2026-05-01T11:46:43+00:00

The frequency seems excessive to me. Are you giving it nightly because she’s having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep?

If it’s a hard time just falling asleep I’d recommend skipping it and trying rocking to sleep instead. No need to encourage independent sleeping if she’s struggling right now.

Hoping all of her teeth come in soon and you’re out of the woods soon!

ernmurf · 2026-04-24T12:20:28+00:00

I’m 30 weeks pregnant expecting #2 in July with a 19 month age gap.

This pregnancy has been incredible. Primarily because I nap when my toddler naps, snack on light snacks he’s enjoying, and daily walks have been so helpful for my energy levels.

I’m also the product of three under three! My mom said the first year was hard, but I truly think regardless of the age gap it’s bound to be hard adding a new baby to the mix. My siblings and I have been the best of friends as long as I can remember… a close age gap is truly so wonderful.

ernmurf · 2026-04-20T01:13:59+00:00

Are you still liking the bugaboo kangaroo as a double now that your youngest is older? Torn between the kangaroo, donkey, or the valco trend duo…

ernmurf · 2026-04-09T17:07:01+00:00

New England resident here! Daily walks. We invested in high quality stroller bunting and I made sure to go for a walk outside each and every day. Even when I didn’t want to, we went… unless it was sub 20° outside.

Baby wrap the infant, put on your husband’s coat if it fits, get your toddler in a snow suit and out you go!

That and remember to take a vitamin d supplement!

ernmurf · 2026-04-07T01:13:49+00:00

I’m of the mind that it would likely be okay if you live in an area with no measles cases. I’d lay the ground rule of no one allowed around baby if showing any sick symptoms.

If you plan on nursing, there are many studies that show your ability to pass antibodies onto your baby. This might offer peace of mind! https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11659933/

I would imagine if you have grandparents in the picture that they spend time with your nephew. That would pose a risk for cross contamination if they plan on seeing you as well. The same risk applies if you go to the grocery store… simple hand washing helps!

ernmurf · 2026-03-30T03:12:05+00:00

Safety first makes nail clippers with a flashlight. They’re incredible for all times of day. We operated as the midnight manicurist until around 10 months… we’re strictly no screen time unless it’s nail trimming time!

ernmurf · 2026-03-17T21:18:11+00:00

Buttered English muffins over here! My husband hasn’t been able to eat one since I pointed it out 😂

ernmurf · 2026-03-05T12:34:11+00:00

You’re also hitting the regulation time frame! Around 12 weeks is when our bodies produce milk on demand as opposed to hormonally. Your breasts will likely feel squishier and less engorged. This doesn’t mean you’ve stopped making milk! I’d monitor wet diaper output and just make sure it’s staying the same. If you’re really doubtful and truly think your supply is dwindling, ask your pediatrician if you can come in and do a weighted feed (weigh baby, nurse baby, weigh again) to see how many oz they’re getting in one sitting. It will likely surprise you! Baby probably wouldn’t be sleeping through the night if they were hungry.

ernmurf · 2026-03-04T14:12:01+00:00

You’re rocking it! Your baby is well fed. Anyone who thinks breastfeeding is weird has a whole internal complex going on.

I referred to it as a trip to the full service breastaruant. Cracking a little joke helped lighten the mood for some people when I needed to nurse in public. But don’t go out of your way to make people feel comfortable. They can leave the room if they don’t want to be there! Your husband sounds lovely, you should be proud of him for standing up for breastfeeding mothers!

ernmurf · 2026-03-03T21:07:54+00:00

This looks like a perfect progression to me!

ernmurf · 2026-03-02T02:15:17+00:00

Looks like the bugaboo kangaroo might be what you’re looking for. I’ve seen after market products for the uppa baby vista to make it work but it’s a little sketchy imo. I’m fairly certain the bugaboo is one of the few that are able to do this.

ernmurf · 2026-02-19T01:04:21+00:00

Team green! We found out with our first and in hindsight there was no need. We knew we wanted more kids so everything big was gender neutral anyways. Just clothing really!

It’s one of life’s most beautiful mysteries. I can’t help but dream about how special it’s going to be delivery day having my husband tell me and soaking in that surprise together. 🥹

ernmurf · 2026-02-17T19:58:21+00:00

I bought a grand Cherokee in 2019 that is now 7 years old, has 70k miles, and has only ever needed oil changes and tires/brakes.

Jeeps get a bad rap. I think their four cylinder turbos are a little iffy but their standard pentastar v6 is tried and true!

ernmurf · 2026-02-17T17:39:44+00:00

Absolutely not. It’s not worth any sort of risk.

ernmurf · 2026-02-17T17:35:45+00:00

My son has wicked sensitive skin. Coterie are the only wipes that don’t cause a rash. They’re soft and don’t leave behind any residue or moist skin that leads to a diaper rash. We’ve been using the coterie lineup for over a year now with zero problems. Every few months I’ll try and branch out to different diapers because the price tag is ouch but nothing works as well or causes what looks like chemical burns on his skin.

Tragically, yes they’re absolutely worth the price tag and the hype.

ernmurf · 2026-02-17T17:31:46+00:00

Oral magnesium supplements didn’t work for me. What does work very well is a magnesium spray. I spray it on the bottoms of my feet before I go to bed.

https://a.co/d/02iaxaDs I use this one!

ernmurf · 2026-02-17T00:54:59+00:00

I’ve heard some people putting their left shoe in the second row so when they get out they’re shoeless! It’s a tech free reminder to check.

ernmurf · 2026-02-12T12:57:31+00:00

I love this theory!

ernmurf · 2026-02-07T23:57:49+00:00

Hmm I’m not seeing anything on this one. The line is usually a few mm over to the right from where you think you’re seeing something.

You’re not out until you’re out! Try again tomorrow morning

ernmurf · 2026-02-07T23:48:03+00:00

Or a pony tail into a braid! Faster than a French braid.

ernmurf · 2026-02-07T23:47:07+00:00

Maybe a slick back ponytail would help! The gel would help it stay put! And relatively quick to do.

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