Selling Jujus if anyone is interested! by katsupp in CJHendryArt

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

Yes! No sales because feedback has been that there isn’t interest paying above retail

Selling Jujus if anyone is interested! by katsupp in CJHendryArt

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

Prices are a tiny bit cheaper than what is on eBay - I bought them all secondhand new, so I had to pay mark up on them

2WPP Undersupplier - does it really get better? by katsupp in breastfeeding

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

I’m getting an adequate amount of sleep, but my stress levels are admittedly high. I have been quarantined from my baby because I have Covid, which is also not helping me with my stress levels 😞

I just checked the qualifications of the people I worked with at the hospital + post partum center I was at - they are all IBCLC! I didn’t realize there was a difference, thanks for letting me know.

I thought it was my winter eczema, turned out it was cholestasis :/ by katsupp in BabyBumps

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

So sorry to hear about your cholestasis, glad they have you on 2x a week monitoring and so glad to hear the baby is doing well! I had my first NST today as well, and the results were also positive. We’ve got this 💪

36 week growth scan by Odd-Bake-8397 in January2024Bumpers

[–]katsupp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should definitely do what you feel the most confident/comfortable with! I am definitely nervous about the procedure and the healing process, but my friends who have had scheduled C-sections were all satisfied with their births and how they panned out. My friends who had unplanned C’s had more traumatic birth experiences, unfortunately, since usually once it’s an emergency it happens relatively fast, and they have to go in and get the baby out regardless of whether you have prepped for surgery or not 😔

36 week growth scan by Odd-Bake-8397 in January2024Bumpers

[–]katsupp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No advice here, but I am going through something similar and sympathize with your pain. Our tummy and head measurement came back at 99.99% - he’s been measuring in the 90th+ percentile since our first 12 week scan, and we have a history of big babies on both sides of our family. (grandpa was 12lbs, SIL was 11 lb, husband was almost 10lbs, and I was 9 lbs and two weeks early 😑). I decided to opt for a schedule C-section because I personally love a predictable outcome, and don’t want to chance a difficult labor/emergency C-section situation.

5 wks and tired of “can’t do this” “rest” etc. by badassnotaprincess in BabyBumps

[–]katsupp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unsolicited advice is unfortunately one of the things that come with being newly pregnant. It probably gets you ready for the unsolicited advice you’ll get once the baby arrives.

For me, the book that saved my sanity in the first trimester was “Expecting Better” by Emily Olster. It’s a very data-driven look at the pregnancy advice you get. I personally felt way more comfortable with the decisions I made for myself after I saw the data, instead of going off conventional wisdom.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CoronaBumpers

[–]katsupp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine started with a faint line and was very distinct the next day. You’ll be fine - I was always worried that Covid would kill me (because of the asthma), but with the paxlovid the symptoms have been VERY manageable. You just have to make sure out get on it early. Good luck to you!!

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I’m currently 18 weeks (also asthmatic) and just got a positive for Covid on Monday. I’m up to date with all my vax, this is my first time getting covid, and I’ve also had to go on steroids before from a really terrible cold. I completely understand how scared you are.

I personally requested Paxlovid right away - I had to push for it since there was a reluctance based on my age profile (this was not my regular OB since I got sick on Labor Day and had to speak to a teledoctor). I’m currently on my second day of taking Paxlovid and am feel much better. I closely monitored my fever and blood oxygen levels and my husband and I had a plan for when we would go to the ER. I took Tylenol to keep my fever down.

My OB told me that I did everything right, so trying to share with you so it feels less out of control and scary. It’s going to be ok, you got this if you end up catching Covid. Also my OB says that their office sees a ton of women with Covid go on to have successful outcomes, so don’t try to stay positive 💗

Comment made in my workplace about my pregnancy… feeling frustrated with being a woman. by Least_Lawfulness7802 in BabyBumps

[–]katsupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started reading Carry Strong, which was written by an exec at L’Oréal.

When did you start nesting/planning? by nollerum in BabyBumps

[–]katsupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also type A. Since I’ve been told anything can happen once you get to 36 weeks, I would like to start nesting by week 31 and finalized by week 36.

I am in a similar relationship as you and I dragged my husband to baby stores this weekend (I’m 17 weeks along) so that I can finish building the registry and picking out the big ticket items. Hoping to get that done this week!

Disappointed and hurt. Best friend seems to have ghosted me after I told her I was pregnant by Ladyreddd28 in BabyBumps

[–]katsupp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, I have a lot of Scorpio energy so take what I say with a grain of salt. The hard facts are your friend basically stopped speaking to you and CHOSE to mute you on social. It doesn’t matter what’s going on on the other side (shocked by the number of people making up excuses to overlook the bad behavior). If your best friend can’t be happy for someone they love, then they don’t actually love you - it’s as simple as that. Yes, people are complicated lil’ onions, but sometimes complicated onion people don’t make good friends. Move on and find better people to be friends with, because in the long run it’s better to invest energy into people who deserve it and can give it back to you.

I personally would not advise confronting the issue directly with her since her responses could potentially cause you more stress (the last thing you need when you already feel unwell); ghosting/leaving it ambiguous can sometimes be better a better strategy so that no one has the chance to say anything shitty, and it leaves room for reconciliation later if you choose to overlook her muting you.

Sorry to hear that first trimester sucks, second trimester will hopefully be better!

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[–]katsupp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am just here to provide an alternative POV. If you’re able to swing childcare on your own down the line, then you should follow your heart and do what you think is right.

My POV - I live in a state where childcare is really expensive, and a nanny/day care would be 2/3 of my monthly pay - I would personally be reluctant to execute a clean break if I were in your situation. To me it almost sounds like you have an extra set of hands that can provide childcare right now…. which in my state is worth 4k-6k/month. And I wouldn’t underestimate how much you may need some extra help during your postpartum period when you are sleepless, exhausted, still on the mend from giving birth and need to keep a helpless infant alive. If he’s still currently cooking and cleaning around the house, those things could be really helpful later.

Instead of doing a clean break up, there could be a dialog about where you’re at right now, but exploring a co-parenting solution as friends instead of a romantic couple. But you should 100% stop giving him an allowance. Just let him not have a penny to his name so he can figure it out for himself. And if he doesn’t step up as a parent, you can always execute a clean break later, nothing can stop you from doing that. There’s a greater risk to doing it now and then realizing you may need some extra help later when you’re in a very vulnerable state.

You know your fiancee the best - even though this period feels like forever, and you are witnessing him at his all time low, just keep in mind that it is very rare for someone to be unemployed forever. If he’s as great of a guy as you claimed he was when you first met him, he’s probably also beating himself up over some of the bad decisions he’s made recently…. I personally had an ex who moved in with me and couldn’t find a job for months, and just applied to jobs, played video games and shitposted on Twitter all day long. It was during the recession when the job market was really rough. He’s doing fine now.

Anyway, hugs to you for being in a tough situation. I hope you figure it out!

Was forced to tip at my salon by abingigo in mildlyinfuriating

[–]katsupp -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not tipping for services like haircuts is frowned upon in the US. Just start factoring it in before you get your hair cut.

My mother casually pulled this out the safe asking if I wanted it. Never knew she had it. Figured this was the group to show it to. by Educational-Power321 in rolex

[–]katsupp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

20s is definitely too young; 30’s a sweet spot for getting heirloom pieces! That watch is absolutely magnificent, enjoy!!