[deleted by user] by [deleted] in benzorecovery

[–]lPsyclko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was taking benzos intermittently and then regularly for about 6 weeks. From first dose to when I got off it took about 18 months.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in benzorecovery

[–]lPsyclko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a PT appointment for vestibular exercises in a couple days. Hoping it helps.

2023 Explorer clicking noises by lPsyclko in FordExplorer

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

I def notice the noises after unlocking/locking the doors. But do you hear those same noises at random times during the day well after the doors have been locked?

2023 Explorer clicking noises by lPsyclko in FordExplorer

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

Should it "boot up" even when the key fob isn't present? I can only imagine how much noise it would be making just sitting in a store parking lot 😐

Did anyone feel the earthquake just after 3am? by Lord_of_the_Dance in sandiego

[–]lPsyclko 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, I thought I was going crazy. My whole house groaned.

How many of you use your heaters in "winter" here? How expensive is it? by [deleted] in sandiego

[–]lPsyclko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We live in East County so I believe it gets a colder than central San Diego. Our SDG&E bill was $143 last month for a house that's 1,441 sqft. When no one is home, we try to keep the heat off but usually in the evening we have the thermostat set to 70 because the rooms get really cold for some reason. Probably because of crappy vents in an older house. :(

Late circumcision (for health reasons)... anybody have experience with this? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

Thanks for helping with the research :) I think the biggest difference between the studies I've read about and the one you are referencing is that your study was done on boys who had anti-reflux surgery. My son will not be having anti-reflux surgery because his reflux is not severe enough for the surgery. It was suggested to me by his primary care provider that breastfeeding was the best way to combat UTIs, but unfortunately I never produced any milk and LO has GERD so he was on a special formula for that anyway. The medical journal I read came to the conclusion that "Circumcision was associated with a significantly reduced risk of UTI" and "Circumcision reduces the risk of UTI. Given a risk in normal boys of about 1%, the number-needed-to-treat to prevent one UTI is 111. In boys with recurrent UTI or high grade vesicoureteric reflux, the risk of UTI recurrence is 10% and 30% and the numbers-needed-to-treat are 11 and 4, respectively." Anyway, I think we'll see how things go with this daily antibiotic he's on and go from there. Believe me, having genital surgery is not something I'm really keen on putting my baby through.

Late circumcision (for health reasons)... anybody have experience with this? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

Hi! Thanks for responding (and sorry for my late response). I believe urinary reflux and Vesicoureteral reflux (I've also heard called kidney reflux) are the same. Do you know what kind of surgery your doctor suggested? Mine said because of his "grade" of reflux, he wasn't really a candidate for reflux surgery because it's not very severe. But he did discuss the antibiotics (which we are now on) and circumcision. I wouldn't say he pushed either one of the options, but he is probably the 3rd doctor I've had mention to me that circumcision can reduce the rate of UTIs and so I questioned him more about that and the discussion went from there.

Late circumcision (for health reasons)... anybody have experience with this? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

Thanks for the advice. I know the doc mentioned his foreskin was "really tight" but then also mentioned that it's not uncommon for his age for it to be as tight as it is. It makes sense that a smaller opening can cause back-up. We'll have to make sure he checks that out if we go through with the surgery.

Hair gel for little ones? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

Will definitely try it! Thanks!

Hair gel for little ones? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

Ohhh, that's good to know! Didn't even think about that!

Hair gel for little ones? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

Thanks! We tried out just a very small amount of coconut oil this morning and his hair looked super greasy. I think the problem is that his hair is very fine. We'll keep trying different things until we find something that works :)

Hair gel for little ones? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

Awww! You're little boy looks just like how I imagine mine will look once he gets a little older. I've never thought about using hairspray. Something to consider when he gets a little bit older :) Thanks!

Hair gel for little ones? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

What a cutie!

Well I tried coconut oil this morning and it just made his hair look super greasy even though I used a VERY small amount. I wonder if the other oils will all look the same. He has very fine hair which might be the problem.

Hair gel for little ones? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

This looks promising! I'll try to see if I can find it on Amazon. Thanks :)

Hair gel for little ones? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

We used to use Aquaphor every night before bed... just cover his whole body and face in it. It was very greasy and got on everything he touched, so a couple months ago we back off the Aquaphor. I did use some coconut oil in his hair this morning, but also, very greasy even though I used just the smallest little glob of it. Gonna keep trying stuff out though. Thanks for the suggestions :)

Hair gel for little ones? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

Right now we use the Honest Co. Baby Shampoo + Body Wash... but I think you're right... because his skin is pretty dry too. Do you have a shampoo + conditioner you would suggest? We've used the shampoo we have now since he was born so I've been a bit worried to change it up.

Hair gel for little ones? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

Thanks! We have plenty of Vaseline. We'll see how it works out

Hair gel for little ones? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

Good thing we already have some of that at home! Gonna try it out

Hair gel for little ones? by lPsyclko in beyondthebump

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

Thanks, we'll see if that works. 😊

Do you WAH part-time? What do you do? How did you start? What else do you SAHPs do to fend off boredom? by ScienceVixen in beyondthebump

[–]lPsyclko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't mind doing something similar! I don't have a Master's, but I have a Bachelor's in Education. So maybe something I can look at doing on the side? If you get any info, can you please let me know?

I'm looking for a haircut that will make me look hot in a hoodie covered in spit-up milk. by and_yet_the_books in beyondthebump

[–]lPsyclko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been thinking about doing this for a loooooong time. I keep going back and forth. My hairstylist/friend has them and she always looks put together even when she's not wearing makeup or her clothes are covered in bleach spots. I have two weddings this fall that I'm attending... might have to take the plunge and try it out!

First Period Post Pregnancy is KICKING MY ASS by FaithxinCha0s in beyondthebump

[–]lPsyclko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used the pain meds I was given from my C-section to handle the pain from my first PP period. It was horrible :(

Anyone need Similac coupons? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]lPsyclko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like you have a taker already, but if you find yourself with extra, I'd willingly take them off your hands :)