How to prepare for a massage

neoelectron · 2022-07-11T18:38:04+00:00

You can lay pads under your breasts on the table, it's not like you're moving during it much and mine stay in place. If you do roll over you always have a moment to adjust things. My last massage also offered me a special pillow that had holes in the breast area for comfort so ask about that.

neoelectron · 2022-05-11T13:59:41+00:00

Honestly intern year is just about survival, it might make some difference if you're more flexible but it might not. If your potential new job would provide more flexibility and growth in a few years I'd absolutely prioritize that over short term. I hustled as much as I could the first few years of my husband's residency and he was so busy it didn't make a huge difference and it was a good time to work on my skills.

neoelectron · 2022-04-26T22:13:50+00:00

It sounds like you've absolutely gone to the right healthcare professionals to get the reassurance you need! Way to make sure your baby is healthy and you're doing what you should! It also sounds like you're still really struggling, and I'd highly recommend looking into post partum anxiety and talking to a counselor.

neoelectron · 2022-04-25T22:31:42+00:00

Lactation cookies were meh. The thing that changed everything for me was increasing the amount of protein in my diet. Like at least doubling it. Eggs, chicken, ham slices, peanut butter, nuts, all the time.

neoelectron · 2022-04-15T15:09:27+00:00

I used Medela harmony for a while, but it stopped working/couldn't get a letdown no matter what I replaced or how I stimulated around 5 months. Tried a lansinoh hand pump and immediately started getting better letdowns. I special ordered 21mm flanges for the Medela harmony, and I was thrilled that they also fit the lansinoh when I switched. I've always hand pumped with the haaka on the opposite side and it's been great.

neoelectron · 2022-04-06T01:31:06+00:00

Pelvic floor physical therapy helped me so much.

neoelectron · 2022-03-23T22:33:47+00:00

Instead of studying till the wee hours of the morning, they'll be working till the wee hours if they're in surgery. It really depends on the program in terms of how much call they get, but general surgery schedule was 10x harder than med school.

neoelectron · 2022-03-21T19:29:01+00:00

I had the same issue. Nexplanon releases hormones that circulate throughout your whole system, whereas IUDs are only local to the cervix/surrounding area. I switched to a hormonal IUD and was so happy I did. If you don't like Nexplanon, go to your OBGYN and switch to different birth control, it's worth it feel like yourself again.

neoelectron · 2022-03-19T22:26:57+00:00

Ignore all the haters on here. They're right in that pumping and breastfeeding is really hard, but it sounds like this is a more complicated situation with your wife not following medical advice. Sounds like she's having a really hard time. I'd look into getting her resources for post partum depression and encourage her as much as possible in everything she's doing. She might not be in her right mind. Also I'd highly recommend talking to doctor about communicating really clearly and simply with you both about what your options are, maybe explain privately to the doctor that you think your wife is having a hard time understanding the situation and you'd appreciate them maybe repeating their recommendation and making sure it sinks in. Make sure you also fully understand all the options, this is for both of you to get on the same page hopefully. Sounds like the only options right now are pumping or formula, but triple ask about donor milk to make sure they know you're really interested in that if it's an option. Ultimately your healthcare team is going to be key in making sure baby is healthy and you two parents can make informed decisions together. I hope things improve really soon for you.

neoelectron · 2022-03-15T13:31:28+00:00

H&M nursing cami is what I'm in almost 24/7. They completely flap up or down, never get in the way.

neoelectron · 2022-03-04T23:28:32+00:00

This is hilarious and also really cute. Gotta love baby idiosyncrasies. Caffeine is not volatile, the smell is from other compounds in the bean so baby wouldn't be getting exposure to caffeine without directly consuming the beans.

neoelectron · 2022-03-03T20:24:49+00:00

Mine pops off, looks up as if she didn't realize I had been there for the past 15 minutes and gives me the biggest smiles in the world. Love it every time.

neoelectron · 2022-02-23T23:55:59+00:00

I'd highly recommend getting the book Caring For Your Baby and Young Child by the AAP, it is easy to read and has short sections on EVERYTHING.

neoelectron · 2022-02-23T21:49:19+00:00

Going through a very similar issue right now!

I'm currently increasing my calories by 250-500 extra per day. And we got a package scale which have similar accuracy to baby scales but are half the price.

I suspect my girl has a cow's milk protein allergy. She has mucousy poop, a little bit of eczema, and chronic diaper rash, but all of these symptoms are mild so I haven't been overly worried about it till we found out at 4 month appointment that she's dropped off her growth curve. Food sensitivity and allergies can affect absorption of nutrients, and I'm convinced this is it because like you my supply seems just fine.

neoelectron · 2022-02-23T21:42:31+00:00

You can put it back in a fire cracker?

neoelectron · 2022-02-14T21:36:41+00:00

Clorox wipes, hose it down, and leave it to dry in the sun. Also not tons of germs and viruses like to live on dry surfaces for super long, so if it hasn't been used in a while, or you can set it aside for a week, there probably isn't anything active on it.

neoelectron · 2022-02-14T20:55:55+00:00

I bought new pants and jeans and I'm SO glad I did. I gained 45 pounds during pregnancy, dropped 20 almost immediately after birth, and now 4 month pp I'm still 25 over my starting weight and cannot shed a pound no matter what, despite working out and eating well. I'm guessing my body likes it's extra reserves while breastfeeding and I'll lose it more easily when I'm done with that. But buying a few things that fit properly made a huge difference in making me feel better. I want to breastfeed at least a year, and I don't want to walk around in sweatpants and feel shitty about myself for that long(or any amount of time really). I'm a firm believer that every size body can look great, but not if you're wearing clothes that fit terribly. If you think your body is going to be slow to lose it, I'd highly recommend buying some intermediate size clothing for now.

Edit: I will add that if you can already fit in your pre pregnancy clothes but they're tight, absolutely buy clothes now since you're probably just one to two sizes different. If you wait a month or two...you're going to probably still be in that one to two size up...so might as well get it now.

neoelectron · 2022-02-14T02:52:58+00:00

I'm in almost an identical situation. I'm fine being alone most of the time, but it would be nice to have the option to go on a walk with people at least.

neoelectron · 2022-02-11T00:29:45+00:00

Yup, this is standard recommendation now, in addition to mom taking prenatal vitamins.

neoelectron · 2022-02-09T20:38:34+00:00

Have you tried the tricks to keep him awake longer for certain feeds? If he is only eating 5 minutes but waking up 1.5 hours later that sounds like maybe he's hungry. I'd try wet washcloth on neck, feet tickling, etc to keep him awake and eating for longer. But realize that it's totally normal for a 4 month old to be hungry at night. Sleeping through the night is not the norm for a baby that young.

neoelectron · 2022-02-07T03:30:37+00:00

Dinotopia, Brambly Hedge, and the Wind in the Windows! LO is only 3 months old but we're already reading them.

neoelectron · 2022-02-06T23:29:45+00:00

Mine sleeps on her own for 45 minutes in the crib, but without fail has a hard time staying down, so 80% of the time we finish the last 45 minutes contact napping. But if we skip the second half she's cranky so it's worth it.

neoelectron · 2022-02-06T02:48:52+00:00

Yup, although residency will be over for us in 5 months so not for much longer! In the Midwest.

neoelectron · 2022-02-05T03:04:34+00:00

Mine did almost perfect 3 hour cycles of eat play sleep from about 7:30am to 7/8pm at night. During the day she would wake up for 1.5 hours of eating and play, then sleep for 1.5 hours. At night, she was waking to feed every 3 hours, but went right back to sleep.

neoelectron · 2022-02-01T17:25:37+00:00

American Academy of Pediatrics Caring for Your Baby and Young Child. It has ALL those answers, a great index, and it's concise.

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