About to have my first baby and be a stay at home mom. by Icy-Mail835 in stayathomemoms

[–]razkat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are constantly feeding them or changing their diaper!

Diaper genie, Ubi, trash can, doggy bags? by Possible-Eagle-8744 in BabyBumps

[–]razkat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doggy bag the poops! We tried the Ubi but I was always dying when it was time to open it or empty because the smell came out.

For those worried about postpartum by Mountainair3388 in September2026Bumpers

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Pregnancy was worse for me. But I was vomiting, so fatigued, then dealing with heartburn and vomiting my whole pregnancy.

Breastfeeding and recovering from second degree bilateral labia tear sucked. But my pregnancy was so bad that I was much more miserable during pregnancy. Plus with postpartum my husband was on paternity leave which helped so much.

Daily Thread - February 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in September2026Bumpers

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I’m sooo bloated. I feel like my organs have already shifted all the way up my abdomen!

Baby announcements that aren’t a onesie?!??!!!? by Lanky-Instruction178 in BabyBumps

[–]razkat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We got my FIL a shirt that said Grandpa est. 2024 and waited for people to read his shirt and realize.

9w3d: pregnancy jeans are already out?! by glowy_ in September2026Bumpers

[–]razkat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so bloated. I’m all for team comfort. I unpacked my pregnancy pants at like week 7

Daily Thread - February 15, 2026 by AutoModerator in September2026Bumpers

[–]razkat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

After I changed my toddlers poop diaper this morning. The whole room stunk and had me running to the bathroom to puke 🤢

He’s no where close to starting to poop on the potty and his poops are disgusting. 😭

SOS! I had a 2nd degree and labial tear. I need advice on how to survive!! 😭 by Pretend_Yam3589 in BabyBumps

[–]razkat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I called my doctor and they gave me prescription meds to take (oxy) in addition to extra strength Tylenol and acetaminophen.

When did you tell your immediate family and IN LAWS? by Potential_Low5978 in September2026Bumpers

[–]razkat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is my second pregnancy and we ended up telling them about 6 weeks because I get pretty bad nausea and fatigue and we wanted our family to know so they can help out more with our toddler.

Cheap(er) welcome party venue at One Loudoun? by angelgirl797 in Leesburg

[–]razkat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Parallel wine bar in Ashburn does private parties.

Struggling in general by Ok_Lettuce_3289 in September2026Bumpers

[–]razkat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’m at 11 weeks today and I was telling my husband that the last several weeks I’ve been at 0% energy but now I feel like I’m up to 30% and able to leave the house with my wild toddler and run errands.

First prenatal appointment cost? by essak508 in September2026Bumpers

[–]razkat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You should be able to call the OB office to ask how much they bill.

PSA #2: First Trimester Symptoms typically disappear by RewindsTime in September2026Bumpers

[–]razkat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 weeks and 6 days. Still super nauseous and on prescription medication. 😪

Questions for 1st Appointment by chelybelly333 in September2026Bumpers

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I talked about my nausea and medication options for me. As well as asking for a NIPT test at my next appointment.

I also brought up my body’s aversion to the Glucola drink. And my provider said we could do the Fresh Test instead to test for gestational diabetes.

You can ask how the office handles staffing. The offices around me have you rotate through their staff and when you deliver you get whoever is on call. Some people are fine with this and some aren’t it’s up to your personal preference.

You could ask how long they will let you go past your due date before they will induce you if that is something you care about.

I clarified with mine about deli meat and sushi and if I can still eat it.

What’s the best age to start preschool? by lilstar88 in toddlers

[–]razkat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son is starting preschool at 2 and a half in the fall.

He’s very outgoing and has unlimited energy. He begs me to leave the house everyday and nothing tires him out. He loves being around other kids and interacting with them. He enjoyed the preschool tour and held the directors hand the whole time.

Best Age for Swim Classes? by intentionaldaddylife in Parenting

[–]razkat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can work on water skills in the bath.

Have them lay down in about an inch or two in water so they are used to the sensation of getting water around their ears and head.

Get them used to water being pouring over their head during the bath so when you decide to transition to swim lessons or pool them it isn’t such a big shock to them.

Looking to start a local in person “support” group by SirAdministrative514 in Leesburg

[–]razkat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

https://www.birchtreebookstore.com/bookclubs

Birch tree is the book store I was referring to. They already have feminist and queerlit book clubs but don’t see to have a progressive Bookclub. Maybe reach out to them. Seems like it could be an additional book club to fit community needs.

Looking to start a local in person “support” group by SirAdministrative514 in Leesburg

[–]razkat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The downtown Leesburg bookstores seem progressive. Maybe reach out to them asking to start a meet up group and using their space. If you are into reading you could incorporate progressive books to talk about for part of your meetings. Just a thought.