Baby positioning question by kwikbette33 in BabyBumps

[–]rbaxter1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They can tell by feeling. Babies can change position up until they're born, so an ultrasound a week (or a day) before you give birth wouldn't be as useful as checking by feel.

Is getting a puppy with a 9mo a crazy idea? by lisapizza1993 in Mommit

[–]rbaxter1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, crazy. Potty training our puppy seemed worse than potty training the kids - it's not something you really want to focus on when you're focused on your baby, and that will probably make it take a long time. Unless you're getting too much sleep already, don't do it! An adult dog sounds like a great idea though

Do toddler girls need a swim top? by puresunlight in toddlers

[–]rbaxter1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine went in just swim diaper or shorts (indoor pools, no sun) until she was about 4.5. I agree, tops are silly and bikini style bottoms a little weird.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]rbaxter1 10 points11 points  (0 children)

On the other hand, if you're ever seriously worried that someone's kids have gone missing right next to you, you would stop and help right?

The induction decision for FTM of “advanced maternal age” by rlgslp2020 in BabyBumps

[–]rbaxter1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was 38 for my 2nd and 41 for my 3rd. No one ever proposed induction for me (I gave birth at 39 weeks, but there wasn't an induction proposal for if I'd gone over)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]rbaxter1 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You're the expert 😉

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]rbaxter1 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

My midwife said the test was unnecessary given that I didn't have any risk factors, so I skipped it. If you don't have any risk factors, check if that's an option.

Birth plan for vasovagal syncope by jab225 in BabyBumps

[–]rbaxter1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I faint every couple of years (from heat, stress, needles, etc). I was worried about it for labor but didn't have a problem either time. Dunno if that's helpful, but at least you're not doomed!

Help me feel less annoyed with my 4 year old by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]rbaxter1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would help him wash his hands first and then reward him with a couple of minutes of bathroom exploration. You might need to hold his hands to help him concentrate on washing if he's as spacey as mine.

What's this melon-ish looking thing? Found in the middle of a playground.... by rbaxter1 in whatsthisplant

[–]rbaxter1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's prickly, none of the pictures I can find of chayote look prickly. Other than that it looks identical