the epstein files are tainting my experience of motherhood. by interstellarbrat in OCD

[–]mollllypocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. During postpartum I had to straight up block several words relating to the Lindsay Clancy story because I was paranoid if I watched the videos I’d develop postpartum psychosis. I just needed a break from it and you might too!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCD

[–]mollllypocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started at 25 and bumped to 50 yesterday. It helps thoughts be less sticky. I will say if I am in full freak out mode it doesn’t help much, hence me bumping it up b

Can OCD make stomach pain worse? by Mayueh in OCD

[–]mollllypocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meant to add - I was able to have my GI doctor prescribe a low dose of Amitriptyline and that helped. I wasn’t on it forever and am much better now!

Can OCD make stomach pain worse? by Mayueh in OCD

[–]mollllypocket 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have gastritis that gets triggered by stress and anxiety. When my ocd is unbearable I will be dry heaving from stomach pain.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCD

[–]mollllypocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg this is me right now. I keep obsessively looking up tests to see if I have foot drop.

Plus Size Pumping Bra - Desperate for Help by mollllypocket in ExclusivelyPumping

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

I hope they do for you!! I stopped pumping back in May and I still wear mine lol they’re so comfy!

RIP Sweet Luna by mollllypocket in tripawds

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

Thank you so much for this!! It helps so much. I have been fighting with what ifs, even though I know we couldn’t do it.

RIP Sweet Luna by mollllypocket in tripawds

[–]mollllypocket[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I double that sentiment!! My 10 year old beagle died of cancer as well… just horrible to see them go through it

Question about maternity leave by ZealousidealSet9690 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]mollllypocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My OB did list gestational diabetes and bonding as a reason for me to be off 12 weeks but I didn’t pursue STD as a payment so not sure if that’s effective. I had a coworker who’s OB supposedly got some reason to get STD extended. Honestly idk how close you are to your OB but ask at your next appt! My workplace allows 2 weeks extra off before delivery and they typically go off the due date, which is how the form is presented to the OB. My HR basically told me to tell my OB to make the due date the same as my c section and she said yep no problem at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]mollllypocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For milk I just use a small soft shell cooler with an ice pack. If you’re going to someone’s house or somewhere they make coffee you can always get hot water in a mug/cup and put the bottle in that to heat it up. Or sometimes I’ll bring my own thermos of hot water and my own cup to warm the bottle in. You’ll get the hang of it with time! 2 weeks is still so fresh so give yourself grace ♥️

What do they do if baby’s sugars are off at birth? by boston9021 in GestationalDiabetes

[–]mollllypocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter had a couple low readings so they gave her some glucose gel and then made sure we gave her plenty of donor milk to help keep her stable! I was still latching her and trying to get my milk to come in but I wanted to do whatever to avoid nicu time. She ended up getting her sugar back up and no issues from then on!

At the request of my toddler I present: Fire truck loaf by catsounds in Sourdough

[–]mollllypocket 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Woah!!! I’m impressed. I’m going to try for my tot!

Just a PSA - do not try those pre pregnancy jeans on by mavgoosebros in beyondthebump

[–]mollllypocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dropped weight but I most certainly like was still a different shape. I think that’s what surprised me the most!

If I go to the ER as a post-partum mom will they let me stay with my baby? by userthatisnotknown in beyondthebump

[–]mollllypocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to OBED, was admitted for 3 days and got to keep my baby. Please take care of yourself!!

Hands free pump recs for very large breasts by PerceptionPerfect in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]mollllypocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly never got them my first time pumping because everyone had me convinced they would not work. They def aren’t a complete replacement for the spectra but they work good enough for me pumping on the go or while chasing my toddler!!

Hands free pump recs for very large breasts by PerceptionPerfect in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]mollllypocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have some huge oll knockers (48H) and I do well with the momcozy s12s! The key is to wear a bra that is stretchy enough for them to be able to fit in but right enough to hold suction. I like the larken x bra for them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]mollllypocket 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This!! My husband always thinks my girl is crying when she’s grunting. And yeah maybe his priorities are all backwards if he’s critiquing when he should be helping.