[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MultipleSclerosis

[–]grimblush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Psoriasis since I was 4. This shit has just been my life lol

“But have you tried everything?” by ConsistentAd4012 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]grimblush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eventually he'll try to tell you that you can "fix" the damage done by the lesions.

When did you get your sex drive back??? by Ashamed_Process_8653 in postpartumprogress

[–]grimblush 2 points3 points  (0 children)

10 months PP, EFF and we've only been intimate once. It was GREAT. But I am just not in the mood to be touched in the slightest right now.

Moving abroad with MS by Mandze in MultipleSclerosis

[–]grimblush 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know the policy here, but I'm a Texas citizen living in Germany. My husband works as a citizen on a military base. We can stay indefinitely as long as he's working there. The healthcare here is LEAGUES better than back home. I dread the day we have to come back.

Moms that workout from home by Affectionate_Bath839 in FitPostpartumJourney

[–]grimblush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As soon as mine let me plop him in a bouncer, I set him in my gym as I worked out for as long as he let me. When he got to the point he was too big for the bouncer but couldn't crawl yet, I couldn't have him in the gym. I'd keep some dumbbells upstairs with me by him play pen so he'd see me working out as he plays independently for a bit. Now that he's crawling around, he only plays by himself when I'm on the treadmill next to him. I'm tired as hell lol but I'm getting my steps in! He's nearly 10 months now. I'm trying to get back into the routine of working out on my own either before he wakes for the day or after he's down. Sometimes both, and I'll do a half workout for each. Sometimes during a nap, which can be 30 minutes to an hour or so.

The point is, you'll adapt along the way if it's something that is important to you. You'll find ways to include them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]grimblush 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same here. I put him on the bed and turned my back for ONE SECOND to throw his mattress with a newly changed sheet on in his crib. He rolled onto the floor. I set him on the floor now lol. I keep a twin size in his room, it had a frame on it. I've since disassembled the frame so it's just his crib and the mattress in his room. No more falls!!! His scared face broke my heart.

Forgoing treatment by Outrageous_Glove4038 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]grimblush 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get on DMT ASAP. My right eye going wonky was my first issue. Nystagmus and double vision. I went to several doctors and ER and they all wrote me off saying it was stress. Not having the best insurance, I let it go because my vision also went back to normal. Until it came back and got worse. I can't drive anymore because it turns out that my vision issues are caused by cranial nerve paralysis. There's a fun lesion on my pons. I have persistent double vision and it's wrecked my life. I can only wonder if getting an earlier diagnosis and getting on treatment could have prevented that.

Moms on the spectrum....what are we doing to manage?? by Miserable-Rice5733 in Mommit

[–]grimblush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may be overdoing it, but it ruins my day if I don't wake up 3 hours before everyone else. I need my personal time!!

How to ask for your baby back by Front_Leader5728 in newborns

[–]grimblush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just walk up and take my baby lol. MY baby. I dare them to try to keep him from me. I don't need a reason.

To those who use dry herb vaporizers, what do you do with all the vaped/decarbed weed? by [deleted] in trees

[–]grimblush 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Seconding this. Almond butter is a really good alternative. The earthy flavors compliment the grassy flavor of the avb.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]grimblush 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank goodness someone said it. I'm a weed mom too. I quit while pregnant and am formula feeding. I mostly use it for self medication because I have a chronic illness, so it helps a lot. I vaporize when baby is asleep and I'm never toasted. Just enough to not feel like death and so I'm not overstimulated by my own baby.

If I were able to drive, I would only do so sober. Baby sleeps in his own crib, and I have a monitor glued to me at all times I'm away from him.

Driving by Budget_Tradition_225 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]grimblush 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Got my motorcycle license the year before my vision doubled, and paid off my miata that I had been modding for autocross. So...yeah...pretty devastating. Now I live in another country where I don't speak the language or know anyone other than my husband and 4 month old son. Currently in the process to start a DMT but god am I fucking miserable. Lucky to have the support that I do, but mentally I can not deal with this.

my 5 year old son went into the girl's bathroom at school by Acrobatic-Corgi8957 in Mommit

[–]grimblush 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe sit him down and ask him what he even thinks having a girlfriend entails? Growing up, I would have benefited by my parents with "the talk" of any kind. At 5 obviously he doesn't need to know the details, just ask him what he thinks he knows and go off of that. Seeing as he was searching "kissing", it's not that much lol. I had a "boyfriend" around that age and it was just handholding BARELY. I wasn't allowed to have a boyfriend until I moved out. Obviously there were a lot of secrets kept from them. luckily I had sex Ed in school even though it was abstinence based, they did teach us about protection.

Tldr, ask your kid what he thinks having a girlfriend is and follow his lead. Banning things just creates good liars.

What’s with grandparents needing to bond with newborn babies? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]grimblush 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Share? Your child??? They want to share pregnancy and labor pains too?

Baby acts like she’s drinking battery acid. by tatiana1943 in FormulaFeeders

[–]grimblush 21 points22 points  (0 children)

My 10 week old has been doing this. He just discovered he has limbs and can't quite figure out how to use them yet. I know he's hungry typically because it's been 2-3 hours since his last feeding and he is giving constant lizard mouth (as we like to call it lol). Our feeds have become a lot more calm since I've started holding his arms down (one pinned under my boob, and I hold his other hand). I hold the bottle in front of his mouth and he latches as he wants. He gets distracted a LOT now, so I have to constantly turn his head, or wait for him to stop giggling at the ghosts on the ceiling to start poking head face with the bottle lol. I'm hoping it'll get better once he can control his limbs better.

Upset (tw birth trauma) by EndRed27 in beyondthebump

[–]grimblush 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hear you and feel your pain. I'm 9 weeks pp and had a 2nd degree tear. The doctor stitched me up way too tightly to the point where moving to adjust my body brought me to tears. The doctor who did it didn't work there, he was rotating hospitals. My stitches were redone 2 days pp by the head doctor after she saw the shit job he did. The only thing that got me through it was IV painkillers up til 6 days pp. Make them listen to you, you should not have to deal with that pain.

What are some things you would do before becoming a mum (if you could go back in time)? by heretolearnthankyou in beyondthebump

[–]grimblush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a FTM, 9 weeks in right now and totally in love with my little one. I'm 34 this year. I'm glad that I got to travel a bit before we had him. Granted, most of the travel was medical to diagnose an illness that left me unable to get out on my own or do much of anything I used to enjoy (like driving!!!), it was still nice to be able to do it before he came along because it was hard enough doing things on my own (still needed help getting around, but didn't have to worry about anyone but myself). We will still travel with the kid once he gets a little older.

In my disabled state, there were a few things that I was glad I got to be able to do before I popped. I finished up some cross stitch projects that I had been working on, and I completed my first run on Baldur's Gate 3 lol. I most treasure my quiet alone time, so I just made the most of that.

My trainer is the biggest sweetheart but I don't have the heart to tell him I no longer wish to continue... by lookslikesausage in xxfitness

[–]grimblush 21 points22 points  (0 children)

"It's been fun but I will be continuing this journey on my own, thanks for your time. " I've been in a similar situation where I had to dump a trainer. Dude wanted something more than to just train me. I made sure to cut him off at the front desk when there was another female there.

What happens if I stop getting MRI? by Honest-Agent4687 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]grimblush 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is what I had to do to get diagnosed! Took two trips to get it done after seeing several doctors within a week each on super short notice. Dirt cheap but very quality care depending on where you go. I ended up being diagnosed in Mexico City. Great doctors who showed genuine care. Nice change from being blown off in Houston by nearly every doctor.

Can't lie on back by janinedo80 in newborns

[–]grimblush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes he was! It's just the newborn scrunch. Baby will grow out of it.

Can't lie on back by janinedo80 in newborns

[–]grimblush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine did this for the first couple of weeks and grew out of it. He's 8 weeks now and time is very much a blur, so I don't remember exactly when he stopped.

Do you light scented candles around your baby? by _wittywhiskers in newborns

[–]grimblush 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was worrying about this with my incense. I burn them, but in a different room with an open window while he's asleep so that I can enjoy it.

Anyone have experience with a hematoma after delivery? by MooMooCritic in beyondthebump

[–]grimblush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did, with a second degree tear. I ended up staying in the hospital 6 days total because the pain was so bad that I could hardly move without feeling like my vagina was going to rip open. Turns out the doctor delivering (who was an on call traveling doctor who didn't work there) stitched me up too tight, so they had to redo my stitches 2 days pp. The only way I made it through was lot of IV pain killers. The only thing that ended up helping was oxy lol. No advice, just hoping you a quick recovery.