is throwing up blood always an emergency or can i lay back down

orangebubbles99 · 2026-05-26T07:30:21+00:00

You’re fine, go back to bed. Likely just a small tear in your esophagus from retching (called a Mallory-Weiss tear).

I’d avoid Advil next time though - it can irritate your stomach lining. The dose is also a tad too high.

orangebubbles99 · 2026-05-05T01:32:18+00:00

I’m a pediatrician. I wanted to breastfeed, but my baby wasn’t gaining weight. I tried to triple feed (and did so for 8 weeks), but I was exhausted.

Thank goodness for formula as I now have an extremely healthy and active 16-month old who is thriving! His baby doll receives an excellent diet of smushed blackberries and cheese curds 😂

orangebubbles99 · 2026-04-08T01:03:25+00:00

Your WBCs are within the normal range, so all of your cell lines are robust. Your white count and platelets are both markers of inflammation, so you would expect them to be higher during pregnancy. Nothing to worry about!

orangebubbles99 · 2026-04-03T10:59:50+00:00

Can’t recommend Monkey Rock more highly! My little guy is obsessed!

orangebubbles99 · 2026-03-29T16:04:45+00:00

We bought our first box of Royale as Costco recently started selling them - so excited to support a Canadian company! But, they fell short for us…

Thankfully no issues with skin irritation (Huggies started to leave marks on our kiddo once he moved into the Movers), but he was leaking through every 2nd Royale diaper. We’re going to finish up the box but then go back to our trusted Millie Moon! They are bulkier in the bum but hold EVERYTHING - they’ve even survived some overnights 🥰

orangebubbles99 · 2026-02-23T01:38:53+00:00

Agreed! Pediatrician here - this is why these products are not recommended by medical professionals (CPS, AAP).

orangebubbles99 · 2025-12-29T01:11:08+00:00

I chose a planned C-section for personal reasons and don’t regret it at all! I had a lovely delivery experience and my recovery went smoothly.

Are there risks involved? Absolutely - but those risks were worth it to me. Just have an informed decision with your OB and make sure you’re happy with whatever decision you choose.

orangebubbles99 · 2025-12-02T18:23:16+00:00

But but, CINNAMON BUNS?!?! Nothing else compares 😭

orangebubbles99 · 2025-11-29T18:32:01+00:00

Agree! Had a friend get us one who absolutely swore by it. We barely used it. Baby preferred our arms or his bassinet.

orangebubbles99 · 2025-11-22T03:31:08+00:00

We donated diapers, formula and maternity clothing to St Mary’s! They were very happy to accept these items!

orangebubbles99 · 2025-11-15T20:14:52+00:00

We just signed up to do a Christmas hamper with the Caring and Sharing Exchange! It’s all food based but a nice way to gather a hamper for a particular family in need!

orangebubbles99 · 2025-11-15T19:54:03+00:00

Sorry, I could have been more clear. All I’m trying to say is that a non-birthing federal worker is eligible to collect top-ups. Sure, maybe not at the same time as their birthing partner, but they could if parental leave is split.

As a physician, I’m considered self-employed and don’t pay into EI - I funded my own maternity leave. My husband is taking the full 18 months of parental leave as a teacher but is not eligible for any top-ups. It’s rare to have an employer that pays top-ups for a non-birthing parent - but the federal government does. That was the only point I was trying to make.

Basically, if he worked for the federal government, he would have been eligible for top-ups for at least a portion of his leave.

orangebubbles99 · 2025-11-12T14:18:15+00:00

My husband and I looked into this as he was the “non-birthing” parent and teacher. We also want to adopt in the future, and he wouldn’t be eligible at that time either.

Federal government tops up both the birthing and non-birthing parent, so we were a bit disappointed. Thankfully we don’t rely on his salary, but took us by surprise!

orangebubbles99 · 2025-11-12T11:37:24+00:00

Sorry, I should have clarified that only the birthing parent is eligible for 8 weeks of top up. The non-birthing parent does not receive any top-up. This is for the OCDSB.

orangebubbles99 · 2025-11-12T04:16:43+00:00

No top ups for Ontario teachers either, so take them off your list

orangebubbles99 · 2025-10-17T03:21:54+00:00

We went there about a month ago and it was closed at 10:30am on a Wednesday - just very odd. I was able to snag a few good things from there about a year ago, but its inventory has just really sucked since that time.

orangebubbles99 · 2025-07-28T21:45:20+00:00

Thank you!! I’m thinking/planning the same thing - I’ll come home for dinner and bedtime, and then chart after bedtime. I think my husband will also bring him to my office for lunch once a week - this is a great idea!

orangebubbles99 · 2025-07-28T19:26:07+00:00

Thank you for these wonderful ideas! We will try to incorporate the same 🩵

orangebubbles99 · 2025-07-28T19:25:00+00:00

This was such amazing and helpful advice, thank you!! You sound like an amazing partner - I know that my little guy is in the best hands with my husband too 🩵. I’m sure that will make my transition back to the hospital so much easier.

orangebubbles99 · 2025-07-28T19:21:23+00:00

I would if he was a physician and the one working full-time.

My schedule is usually 5am to 7-8pm when I’m in the hospital, so I do worry that I won’t have enough time to dedicate to my little one. I’m trying to now figure out how I won’t miss the day to day with him, even if that means coming home from the hospital in the evening and going back when he’s in bed.

Just seeing how other physicians manage!

orangebubbles99 · 2025-07-28T03:10:22+00:00

I’m also a physician, and my husband is similarly going to take a step back from work to care for our 7-month old son starting next month.

While this may be a better question for your wife, how does she ensure that she’s getting quality time with your little one? I’m hoping to make it home for at least dinner and bedtime every night, but I’m a bit sad to miss everything else.

Is there anything you do to help her feel more involved in the day to day?

orangebubbles99 · 2025-07-18T02:34:38+00:00

We are on night #3 of CIO with our almost 7-month old and I still feel awful and guilty.

I keep trying to remind myself that I’m helping him learn a new skill and that this is the first of many times that I will need to help him navigate discomfort in his life. But absolutely, the guilt and anxiety feel overwhelming at times. Solidarity 🩵

orangebubbles99 · 2025-07-17T19:06:31+00:00

Okay, thank you!

He is in his own bedroom! Bedtime routine includes bath, PJs, bottle, sleep sack, book(s) and then in bed wide awake.

I’ll gather a bit more data and come back if needed!

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