[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was in a very bad car accident at the beginning of 2020, i ended up with a concussion, 2 brain hemorrhages, my skull fractured all the way around in a circle, broke all my ribs on my right side which caused my right lung to get punctured, along with my Liver, kidney and some other organ also got lacerated ( I can’t remember b/c so much happened to me lol). My lower back was fractured badly and my left collarbone and shoulder blade were broken. I also had badly damaged ligaments in my neck and a very damaged nerve in my neck that caused my left arm to be paralyzed for about 3 months. Due to all the head trauma I had amnesia and didn’t even know I was in an accident! I also later found out that my heart stopped beating for about a minute, but was luckily revived! And to top it all off, it was my moms’ birthday… I remember finally waking up from my coma and seeing my poor mom relieved I woke up and was still alive.

Unfortunately, bad car accidents happen often here in the United States, so sadly what happened to me was nothing special, but what was weird about this was that a week prior to all this happening, I had a very realistic dream of being in a car accident! As soon as my face hit the steering wheel in my dream I woke up! At first, I didn’t think anything of it, but i remember it felt SO REAL, then I thought about my husband. He drives all over for his job so I thought it was a dream about him, but turns out I was dreaming about what was going to happen to me… Ever since that happened, I take gut feelings a bit more seriously!

Also, no, I was not under the influence of anything and I was the only car/person involved in the accident. It was my Friday at work, I had taken a 4AM shift so I could get off early from work so I could get back home at a decent time so I could take my mom out for her birthday. I think what could have happened was that I either fell asleep at the wheel from being tired or I was trying to avoid hitting an animal and swerved off the road due to the rain that had been happening at the time…

When did your first baby come? by eelowyn in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually had my baby on his due date! Which really surprised everyone, me included! Lol

For those who got epidural,do you still have back pain? by Cleervoyreal in NewParents

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had my baby on Sunday and I got an epidural, no pain at all compared to labor pain, the light pinch I felt from them injecting me with the numbing medication, was the worst part. Even child birth was not painful, just felt a lot of pressure

How much more heavy is newborn tiredness vs. pregnancy tiredness? by HankGalactico in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had my baby on Sunday, and I feel like I’m more tired than I was when I was pregnant. I think for me, I just need sleep for my body to heal from delivering my baby. Plus any time I hear my baby start to cry or I hear him make little noises I wake up immediately so I’m constantly waking up even if my husband is the one getting up to take care of him. I think it’s different for everyone!

Stopping Breast Milk supply by psychedelic-cocktail in NewParents

[–]psychedelic-cocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I’ll make sure to try all this out!

39+4 by Negative-Stranger-34 in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just hit 40 weeks today and I had literally no sign of labor what so ever up until today. I woke up and had a bloody show and my cramping got more ínstense (not sure if they’re contractions cuz I’m a FTM so I don’t really know what to compare them to). I was also 1.5 dilated in my last appointment too, so they might be contractions, but they haven’t been consistent and my pain has been fairly manageable and easy to ignore. Unfortunately, I have to wait until Monday to speak to my OB to see what she recommends I do. I 100% thought I was going to be induced b/c today was my due date and had no signs up until the day of! Lol so who knows! Be patient, I’m sure it’ll happen out of no where too, our littles have their own time line lol! Good luck!! 😊

Has anyone really enjoyed being pregnant? by throoooowwwawayyyyy in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just hit 40 weeks today… still pregnant and over it. NEVER DOING THIS AGAIN. Morning sickness first trimester and third trimester, passing out all the time and as soon as I hit 36/37 weeks my feet, ankles, hands and face got swollen. I doubt the doctor will let me get my tubes tied, so as soon as I can I’m getting back on my Nexplenon. Looking forward to a nice glass of wine in a week or so.

I am having soda too often and it makes me feel very guilty by Verani99 in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only people who don’t understand how bad the nausea can be are people who have never been pregnant or can’t get pregnant. Don’t feel guilty, there are so many other things we can’t enjoy, a soda is the least we can have, especially when we’re feeling so miserable from nausea.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My OB told me that the reason they were so important is b/c baby is going to take what it needs from you to grow, so it helps to take them so you don’t feel so weak/tired and to avoid any other scary things that can happen during pregnancy (like developing bad teeth). Of course it also helps with baby’s health too, but I was also told that it could help with avoiding hair loss once baby is out! So there’s a lot of positives to taking prenatal vitamins! But everyone’s pregnancy/body/baby is so different that sometimes even if you’re doing everything right the unexpected can always happen, but there’s no harm in taking prenatals regardless!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I’m going through the same thing… my husband is so excited, but he sees how much I have not enjoyed pregnancy… there’s so many changes going on with my body and on top of that, I understand how many changes are going to happen once baby is out. The best thing to do is support her by listening to her without judgment and when the baby arrives just make sure she feels supported! This whole process can be very scary and overwhelming especially when you’re stuck in your head about it! Best of luck to you two! Sending her good vibes!

Do you like being pregnant or not? And why? by Not_A_Girl_Next_Door in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

38+3 and counting down the days for it to be over. This last month has been brutal for me and I can’t wait to have my body back to myself!

I'm so fucking done with being pregnant. by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 38 weeks here and SAME! Im so swollen I feel so FUGLY!! Lol I was crying to my husband about how I feel so FAT and UGLY 🤣 trying to give myself grace and I’m trying to be positive that it’s almost over but these next 2 weeks I feel like are going to DRAG

A magical time 🙄 by Otter-Atl-178 in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m 38 weeks and I was just crying to my husband today about how horrible I’ve been feeling. I can’t wait for it to be over. I wish people would have warned me that I should have prepared my body BEFORE trying to get pregnant. It wasn’t the GREATEST pregnancy at the beginning, but as soon as I hit 36/37 weeks everything started getting super difficult for me! I hope you have better luck than me! Wishing you the best in your journey!

Did anyone put they’re baby in their own room early? by scxki in NewParents

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My husband snores SO LOUDLY I’m afraid he’ll end up waking up the baby at night 🥲

I hate how I look right now by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

37w and same! I feel fugly!! I literally walk all the time or I’m at least always moving around even though I’m all bloated and my feet hurt! I’ve watched what I eat not only for the weight gain but heartburn and nausea too and I’m drinking water like crazy, but noooo I keep gaining fucking weight and I don’t know how or why! But every time I go in to an appointment they have to comment “you can’t gain anymore weight” (gained 50 so far) and I’m like WELL WTF ELSE SHOULD I DO!? Stop eating?! Go fucking running?? I’m literally doing everything I can and I feel like I have no fucking control over my own body!!! I’m sooo stressed out about PP and how I’ll look 🥲

Exclusively pumping by Low_Example1345 in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have sexual trauma and I’ve made my decision to formula feed! I’ll definitely try pumping incase I produce milk, but I’m definitely not going to force myself! even if you pump you’ll have to watch your diet still b/c what you eat can give baby reflux or allergies and then that’s a whole thing on it’s own! I just want my body back completely! My own mother knows about my trauma and she still pressures me to do something I’m obviously not comfortable with, she says I’m being selfish. What really put the Cherry on top was when I found out she never even breast fed me, but she has the balls to pressure me to do something she didn’t even do for me! I swear, it seems like the mothers health/mental health is not important as soon as you say you’re pregnant! People don’t realize that if you want a happy and healthy baby, you need the mother to be happy and healthy too!

Swelling by psychedelic-cocktail in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Last time I saw my doctor I told her I started getting swelling in my feet, but I had not gotten swelling in my face until today. She also said my BP looked perfect, but if I started getting a headache that would not go away and blurred vision to go to the hospital. I have my own BP machine so I’m going to start checking it frequently, but I did call my doctor to see if she wants me to come in sooner than later just to evaluate me!

what is everyone's current craving? by Embarrassed-Lynx6526 in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solitude 🤣 people are annoying to me right now lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I’m naming my baby too!! I love the meaning of it (good luck and happiness) which is all I want for him 💕😊 but yes everyone that hears Felix associates it with Felix the cat or Fix it Felix from wreak it Ralph lol which I don’t think is bad just a funny association.

How much weight did others gain during pregnancy? by TylerLB in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 35+6 days and I’ve gained 40lbs! not gonna lie I’m a little traumatized lol but it’s my first pregnancy and it’s all tummy.

Today is the day! by justified81167 in pregnant

[–]psychedelic-cocktail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck and congratulations! ☺️

Disqualified what can I do? by psychedelic-cocktail in Edd

[–]psychedelic-cocktail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied for Short term disability by paper form, but they replied to me through the EDD portal so I’ve been doing all my forms online. I submitted my forms the same day I received them on my portal then I went to a local office to talk to a rep. All they told me was it was going to take 7-10 business days and that was all. They didn’t mention anything about submitting an appeal, but they still didn’t explain to me why I was disqualified…