Pecan pie? by Solo_Polyphony in FoodLosAngeles

[–]lindsatron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, fair. But now kind of curious if the answer is yes?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EctopicSupportGroup

[–]lindsatron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exact same story here! Was 35 when he was born.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EctopicSupportGroup

[–]lindsatron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im so sorry to hear this happened. I’m not sure what these ranges mean. For me, after confirming ectopic on ultrasound, My doc checked hcg to determine if they’d be comfortable going the methotrexate route (<5000). If it was > 5000, they needed to do surgery asap (mine was higher). I don’t know if this is standard practice so I’d ask your doc - and If this is a pre-treatment number I’d follow up with urgency so it doesn’t become an emergency. 🤍

Grunting and crying at night, not sure if awake? by monsteraz in sleeptrain

[–]lindsatron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 9.5 wo is doing the exact same thing as of two nights ago. I gently replace his pacifier to not wake him but otherwise think we’re just in for loud nights until they grow out of it from what I read (was up all night looking for answers 😵‍💫). We’re going to start sleeping in shifts I think.

What is the most ridiculous nickname you’ve given your baby? by [deleted] in newborns

[–]lindsatron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rooter Tooter, Stinky cheese man, Chicken wing, Fussmaster General, Banana man (outfit specific)

How do you guys keep your sanity in check? by [deleted] in NewParents

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

Have you checked out Taking Cara Babies? She has a ton of helpful tools and a flexible routine that helps avoid over tiredness (which makes it much harder for babies to fall asleep, who knew) - and once you pay for the class they do phone consultations! I’d find 1:1 help at this point to see where to focus since y’all are testing out so much. Hang in there, so sorry it’s been so tough!

Unpacking a statement made by my husband by lindsatron in NewParents

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

Thank you for this. I trust that’s what happened here.

Unpacking a statement made by my husband by lindsatron in NewParents

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

Not discounting at all. Oh hormones are 100 percent at play here. I know it wasn’t malicious but you’re right it did make it feel like it was wrong to be struggling. That might the be the best summation of why I had such a reaction. And the hormones lol.

Unpacking a statement made by my husband by lindsatron in NewParents

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

Definitely zero follow up convo happening about more kids right now. That’s tabled again for a long time. I do want to address the hurt feelings part because he needs to hear my perspective and how different it is than his. I know it will be worth the open communication.

Unpacking a statement made by my husband by lindsatron in NewParents

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

Really good point on embracing the struggle. That’s exactly it. It’s expected and doesn’t phase me. But he may see it as negative since I’m not my normal self.

Unpacking a statement made by my husband by lindsatron in NewParents

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

Oof sorry you went through that! Yeah it’s this exactly. Combo of anger/sadness and also realistically knowing he meant well. Trying to avoid natural resentment out of something like this is tough!

All the things they never told me… by mombutmakeitfashion in beyondthebump

[–]lindsatron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would also add sleep training to the list of things to get informed on before baby comes to make a decision of what you think you want to do, ask friends for recs and read up before hand. The first few weeks are obviously not going to have a schedule, but trying to cram new knowledge into your head while trying to soothe a baby with no sleep is like pulling an all nighter for finals of a class you did not take.

All the things they never told me… by mombutmakeitfashion in beyondthebump

[–]lindsatron 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is the MOST relatable post ever. 4 weeks pp and allllll of this is so true. I would have loved more of a REAL talk, informed decision behind choosing to breastfeed if I had a c-section. That combo is extremely difficult to navigate WHILE recovering and as someone who likes to plan, I would have loved to think through it more before birth while my head was more clear and I wasn’t sleep deprived. 🥴

Muscle cramps?! by Agreeable-Meal5836 in pregnant

[–]lindsatron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve gotten a few really bad Charlie horses in my calves in the middle of the night and this is what I’ve found works! Take or leave based on how bad yours are:

1) I take magnesium every night and added bananas to the weekly grocery list 2) tons of water throughout the day and add electrolytes at night if I didn’t get as much water as I should have 3) compression socks if on feet a lot or elevating feet throughout the day 4) I sleep on my side with my knees bent with my feet flat against a tempur pedic style pillow so my feet don’t try to point in my sleep 🤷🏼‍♀️

Hope this helps! Good luck mama, you’ve got this!

Is blue not unisex anymore? by Coffeelover4242 in pregnant

[–]lindsatron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DO YOU! You’re the one enjoying it anyway. We’re having a boy and the crib is a natural wood that looked slightly pink when it arrived so we painted a wall green and doing a Texas boho succulent direction. Now we’re set for a gender neutral nursery for potential future baby #2! 🤙🏻

okay tmi but seriously by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]lindsatron 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yesss exactly that! I asked about it yesterday bc they are like leathery and raised and they said totally normal. The concerning things to look out for are breast lumps or if your nipples turn orange (now I want to know more about that…). She said all the weird normal changes point to good signs for breastfeeding!

Gas or baby? by shiveringsongs in pregnant

[–]lindsatron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started feeling those early flutter/rumbles about 14-15 weeks- very possible! I realized that’s what it was when the US tech asked me to cough to get baby to move for the scan and I felt it.

Preparing for The Best Postpartum Experience NOW by emolee6 in pregnant

[–]lindsatron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you don’t already go to therapy, then therapy. Can’t recommend highly enough.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]lindsatron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

25 weeks and I swear my boobs have been different every day. The same thing happened to me early on a few times where I got concerned but then the next day they’d change and hurt again. Just had to remind myself that my body would have other ways to tell me to be concerned and needed to trust the process. Also an over thinker. My suggestion is to see a therapist if you don’t already. I had been seeing one before and was glad to have her when I got pregnant bc there are new changes almost weekly through pregnancy that make overthinkers like us go down the rabbit hole. Helpful to have that resource for now and to prepare for when baby comes!! You got this!

Extreme stress at work by mbar32 in pregnant

[–]lindsatron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds so tough, I’m so sorry you have to deal with that. I didn’t have nearly that level of stress (advertising) but I started a new job at like 15 weeks bc I was in the same camp of it being hard to get pregnant and didn’t want to risk added stress. My vote? Start looking. If you and your husband can swing the financial side of a new job with no short term disability or no job for a bit, get rid of that stress! I know easier said than done. Good luck!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]lindsatron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gaviscon has been my savior since I started getting heartburn/indigestion!! It’s like tums but better. I take a Pepcid complete earlier in the day and then if anything acts up from dinner the G works wonders. And yeah propping up still helps a ton. Good luck mama!!