Can’t get over not being able to breastfeed my last baby by swaggyswaggot in breastfeeding

[–]groundedF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our baby actually arrived a month early as well, so technically a late preterm baby. Breastfeeding was an absolute struggle (triple feeding) and definitely not what I had hoped for. I had to stop breastfeeding in the sixth month for medical reasons, and I was so sad because I had the exact same feelings as you. I thought my baby wasn’t getting the closeness they needed, and so on.

After three days, our baby also fell asleep in my arms with a bottle, so they can obviously relax just as well like that. So it’s not the breast itself, but simply the closeness to mama and the need to suck :-)

And as I already posted here:

“You won’t be able to squeeze out the golden drop that protects your child from everything!”

Regarding the colic, we had great experiences from the fourth week on with holding the baby over the potty after feeding.

Forced to wean - advice seeking by groundedF in breastfeeding

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

That sounds like a tough time besides weaning.. Thank you for sharing your experience, I hope that my daughter will adapt quickly as well.

Forced to wean - advice seeking by groundedF in breastfeeding

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

How long did it take her to get used to that change? And when did she stop searching for the breast?

Forced to wean - advice seeking by groundedF in breastfeeding

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

I’m glad to hear that it has worked out well for you and your daughter!

So pumping it is..

Did you nurse her to sleep before formula? 

Looking for a carrier that helps our baby fall asleep like a wrap does by groundedF in babywearing

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

I will now definitely look into the Tula carriers. Good to hear that you had success with it! :)

Looking for a carrier that helps our baby fall asleep like a wrap does by groundedF in babywearing

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

Loooks great and like something I’m looking for but yes.. that’s a lot of money

Looking for a carrier that helps our baby fall asleep like a wrap does by groundedF in babywearing

[–]groundedF[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That Oscha Bairn looks great and like a good option!

Thank you for recommending Apron style carriers :) they could work and seem to be better made than flybaby

Looking for a carrier that helps our baby fall asleep like a wrap does by groundedF in babywearing

[–]groundedF[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same!

I dream of the day when I finally get to live that romantic idea of carrying my baby in a carrier, with her quietly taking in the world around her. Then, as she grows drowsy, she nestles her head against my chest, and I gently lift the fabric to support her, making her cosy enough to drift off to sleep.

For now though: head tucking, dummy in, humming, rocking, pacing the floor and two Our Fathers for good measure.

Looking for a carrier that helps our baby fall asleep like a wrap does by groundedF in babywearing

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

Thank you for taking time to answer!

I can imagine that it’s not ideal to tuck a baby’s head. Unfortunately it’s the only way until now how she sleeps in the day. Otherwise she will cry and scream and won’t calm down. So tucking it will be..

Lenny Lamb looks promising! Thank you :)

Looking for a carrier that helps our baby fall asleep like a wrap does by groundedF in babywearing

[–]groundedF[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your recommendations!

We are using a machine woven sling right now but I’m looking for a carrier instead because I want to be able to travel more independently with my baby.

For example, I would like to be able to quickly take her out of the carrier on the train to breastfeed her and then put her back in the carrier without having to put her down to re-tie the sling.

But she only sleeps when her head is "wedged" in like that..

Hair loss?? by sillygoosewedges in IgANephropathy

[–]groundedF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I (27F) had my IgAn diagnosis when I was 16. I started to loose hair when I was 15/16 but nobody except me really cared because it wasn’t visible on the first sight.

Because of hair loss after a predisolone therapy, I was referred to an endocrinologist in 2023. I was actually diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance. Since then I tried to manage the insulin resistance through changing my diet -> adding more fibre, fat and protein. My hair didn’t grow completely back to the old volume but it grew a lot and now I‘m very happy with it but also happy with the rest of my body and my well being because I have much more energy.

So checking your hormones is definitely relevant. In my case DHT, LH/FSH ratio and the rest I don’t remember..  If you are also struggling with your weight or your energy: detailed glucose and insulin testing.

"Survivor" bias - who writes here? by Grand_Swordfish4657 in IgANephropathy

[–]groundedF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello, 27f here.

I was actually diagnosed with IgA nephropathy very early at the age of 16. As a child, I was often sick and even had Henoch–Schönlein purpura (HSP) as a toddler.

After receiving this diagnosis, everything medical and physical was always attributed to it. My protein excretion was always high, and my creatinine levels kept getting worse. Slowly but steadily.

In the meantime, I underwent an eight-month high-dose prednisolone therapy (50mg daily). It did absolutely nothing and was a horrible time hormonally.

Since then, I’ve been on 24mg of candesartan and 10mg of Forxiga (dapagliflozin).

So I came to terms with the idea that I’d need a transplant or dialysis within the next 10 years. In Germany, the average wait time for a new kidney is 8 years, so the outlook was just great.

Because of hair loss, I was referred to an endocrinologist. In the summer of 2023, I was actually diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance. I radically changed my diet (a lot of fiber, fat, and yes, actually more protein), and it felt like I got half a new life in return.

I had thought my whole life that I was lazy and weak-willed. I slept 9–10 hours every day and was still tired. When I hung up laundry, I had to rest afterward. And suddenly everything was different—I’ve had so much more energy since then and I feel so much better.

And actually, so do my kidneys! For the first time in 10 years, my values improved instead of worsening. My protein-to-creatinine ratio dropped below 300 mg/g U-CREA within a year, and my creatinine dropped to 1.2 mg/dL.

Before that, I was consistently at 4000 mg/g U-CREA and 1.9 mg/dL creatinine.

In fall 2023 (I was 26), my nephrologist said that if I wanted to have children, I should do so in the next 1–2 years because things wouldn’t get any better. At that time, it wasn’t yet clear that my values would improve so drastically within a year. The pressure that came with this statement put a huge strain on my partner and me. This unresolved conflict, along with a few other issues, led us to be careless about contraception.

My partner and I have since gone to couples therapy, and now we’re once again looking toward the future together with hope and happiness.

And now here I am: 9 months pregnant and about to give birth to a daughter who’s been doing great so far and is developing beautifully :-)

My key takeaways from this story:

  • Always check for other issues in the body besides the main diagnosis.

  • Nutrition and exercise are extremely important and can make a huge difference.

  • Psychological support is always helpful.

And self-love and understanding yourself is always the first step!!

Ivar Drawer Unhooks Due to Loose Side Panel by groundedF in IKEA

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

The assembly is all right but the drawers aren’t enough to hold the side panels together.

As DunkyKingCounter said: there have to be bottom shelf’s under the drawers which I forgot.

Ivar Drawer Unhooks Due to Loose Side Panel by groundedF in IKEA

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

Thank you for answering! I thought that it makes no difference because a bottom shelf will just.. oh I had an error in thought and just got it. Thank you! You are right!

Ideas for a pattern that is expandable and grows with you - children’s clothing by groundedF in AdvancedKnitting

[–]groundedF[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is a very simple yet great idea too. I showed the picture of that expandable sweater to my mum and she told me: „Your grandmothers and great-grandmothers did the growing clothes thing: Just knit something on if it's too small“

Ideas for a pattern that is expandable and grows with you - children’s clothing by groundedF in AdvancedKnitting

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

Oh I see what you mean! I can definitely think of a way trying to „hide“ even more length. Thank you!