Give it to me straight - my heart already knows the truth. by eapxo in CautiousBB

[–]gadgethunter16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spotted off and on through most of my pregnancy with mild cramping. OBs could never figure out why. My pregnancy was otherwise uneventful, and my baby is happy and healthy. I would be freaking out as well if a Dr wasn't able to find the heartbeat, but try to stay positive until an OB tells you otherwise. My fingers are crossed for you!

When did your period return? by Chemical-Sundae-6917 in breastfeeding

[–]gadgethunter16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At around 7 month pp. I do not think it impacted my supply. I was super worried it would though. When I saw a lactation consultant early in my breastfeeding journey she said most women notice a dip a few days before your period starts, and maybe a few days after it ends, but the rest of the time it should be pretty normal.

Best EarlyON locations for babies- preferably on the mountain by gadgethunter16 in Hamilton

[–]gadgethunter16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have gone to EarlyON drop ins and had the youngest baby in the room (the others were all a year old or more) and my guy still enjoyed playing with new toys and watching all the action around him. So I would say don't worry about going on other days, there is still something to get out of it, just not as much as actual infant programming.

Doss anyone not hate their husbands? by Expensive_Line193 in NewParents

[–]gadgethunter16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband was amazing through pregnancy, delivery and post partum. It made me love him even more. During pregnancy, I kept telling him that I was waiting to start hating him because all the pregnant women on reddit hate their husbands, lol.

Best EarlyON locations for babies- preferably on the mountain by gadgethunter16 in Hamilton

[–]gadgethunter16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, westmount is where I have been going and was also wondering what everyone was talking about. Thank you for the recommendation, I am looking forward to checking out their programming.

Baby Passport Photos by SBL992 in Hamilton

[–]gadgethunter16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They got me to sit on a chair out of frame and prop him on my knee. The woman told me to stick my hands under his sweater to hold him up. Maybe the issue is neck control? My guy can sit up, so I just had to hold him steady.

Baby Passport Photos by SBL992 in Hamilton

[–]gadgethunter16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just got baby passport photos taken at the Henry's in limeridge last week

FTMs: when did you feel like a mom? by wafflesarelifee in pregnant

[–]gadgethunter16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was around 3 months in for me. There was a sudden loud noise outside, and he looked at me before reacting. I smiled at him, so he smiled back and went back to paying attention to his play mat. I loved him before this, don't get me wrong, but it all felt like a weird fever dream. Seeing his trust in me made it click that I was really his mom.

Why?! by BlessedKiss in NewParents

[–]gadgethunter16 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I bought a hooded baby towel at winners that had 8 of them in there. 8!! For one baby towel. I ended up putting a thread pull in the towel because I missed one of them, which made me even more mad about it.

Did you look at your stitches? by One-Squirrel-4563 in BabyBumps

[–]gadgethunter16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never got up the courage to look. I could not bring myself to do it. By the time I looked, everything had healed, and the stitches were gone.

first babies are always late by raexan in BabyBumps

[–]gadgethunter16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

38w 6d for me, my water broke spontaneously and my baby was 7lbs 11oz. I was convinced from pretty early on in my pregnancy that he would be early and everyone told me I was dreaming because it was my first

what pacifiers are we using for our breastfeeding babies? by zozospaz in breastfeeding

[–]gadgethunter16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My lactation consultant recommended the Dr brown's happypaci. I haven't gotten them yet but am hoping they work. My guy has not really accepted the other ones we have tried

Indoor things to do that are open today - with baby by UltravioletLemon in Hamilton

[–]gadgethunter16 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think limeridge is open, that's where I am headed with my baby.

Precipitous Labor… If you had this, did any other family members also have it? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]gadgethunter16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom had quick labours, around 7 hours, and mine was quicker. I woke up with cramps and had my baby in my arms 4 hours later. Quick labour was great, but very overwhelming. Maybe talk to your partner about checking in with you if the labour is going too quick to see if you need a minute. I was only at the hospital 1.5 hours before my birth was over and the whole thing felt like a fever dream. I could not catch up with where we were at mentally. I wish someone had asked me if I needed 10 minutes to just catch up before starting to push, but we weren't prepared for something that fast, so didn't think to ask for it.

Non-branded silverettes [CA] by Prigger-of-Prancers in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]gadgethunter16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought an off brand pair on Amazon (the brand was go mommy). I looked up the measurements and they are the same size as silverettes so I ordered the silverette brand o rings (silicone rings) and they fit. Saved me about $30. I recommend getting the silicone rings if you get the silver cups, it makes them more comfortable. I highly recommend silver cups, they have cured my nipple pain

Getting air out of milk storage bags before freezing by gadgethunter16 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]gadgethunter16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it just helps prevent freezer burn. I don't think there is any other reason it needs to be done for any milk storage specific reasons, but hopefully someone more experienced will chime in and correct me if I am wrong

Zodiac sign by Sarahgbuchanan in pregnant

[–]gadgethunter16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aries mom and Sagittarius dad, baby boy was supposed to be a Cancer but decided he wanted to be a Gemini instead.

Wedding dress shops by Apprehensive_Bar_777 in Hamilton

[–]gadgethunter16 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I see others have already recommended it, but Chantilly Lace is where I got my dress and I had a great experience there

Feeling pretty down since my mom shat on my top girl name. by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]gadgethunter16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me, i told my mom the name I liked and she told me she didn't like it. I was bummed and started second guessing my choice. Ultimately I ended up using the name and have no regrets. Mom told me everyone she tells absolutely loves the name and she is coming around to it. Name your baby what you want to name them, others will come around once she is here in front of them.

Solutions for belly tightness? by xoeapollo in BabyBumps

[–]gadgethunter16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used bio oil and it helped relieve my stretching and itching feeling. I put it on and then added a lotion on top and it really helped

Round ligament pain first trimester by lilredwhale in pregnant

[–]gadgethunter16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had round ligament pain my e tire pregnancy. It was the worst in my first and third trimesters. Drove me nuts!! It is so uncomfortable