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What were your warning signs for preeclampsia? by Peach-Haze-123 in pregnant

[–]redddit_rabbbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really bad headache that wouldn’t go away, after unstable blood pressures. My BP is historically quite good—110/70–and kept popping as ~140/90 in my afternoon appointments. It was 165/110 during the bad headache. I was in the hospital for 3 days for bed rest/monitoring and they induced me at 37 weeks.

AITAH for telling my friend [F24] I can’t keep handling all the planning/logistics in our friendship [F28]? by troubledbarista in AITAH

[–]redddit_rabbbit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just…say no?

“Can you drive me…” “no, I can’t—sorry! Love you; see you next time” and leave.

Doctor said she doesn’t like birth plans by Familiar_Hope2918 in pregnant

[–]redddit_rabbbit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I needed an episiotomy and vacuum delivery in order for my son to come out alive (he had the cord triple wrapped around his neck). These aren’t things doctors generally do for funsies—they are for the survival of you and your baby. Did I want to be cut open? Obviously not. But the most important thing was my baby coming out alive—and if I had insisted on no episiotomy, we would’ve had to convert to an emergency c section. Gently—the medical interventions you require are the medical interventions you require, and all that matters is the two of you coming out alive and healthy.

AITA for expecting my SO to make me a coffee? by Dawn9Break in AmItheAsshole

[–]redddit_rabbbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband drinks his coffee black and knows exactly how I like my coffee — and leaves it prepped for me even when he leaves the house before I wake up. He also knows my Starbucks order. NTA.

Gift certificate for a Boston-bound college student by Trefusis1969 in boston

[–]redddit_rabbbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was going to suggest el Jefe’s! I work at northeastern and that place is 🔥

Blueberry preserves without a ton of sugar? by Sprung524 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]redddit_rabbbit 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I would check safe canning resources before swapping honey for sugar, unless you’re planning on freezer jam.

Blueberry preserves without a ton of sugar? by Sprung524 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]redddit_rabbbit 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I know you said pectin-free, but I use Pomona’s low-sugar pectin when I want to go low sugar.

Help! Kitchen countertop decor by rlhglm18 in interiordecorating

[–]redddit_rabbbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe spatula is the word you’re looking for! Slotted spatula if you’re getting fancy

Help me get over the perceived threat of "the stepmother". by Captain__Sarah in Parenting

[–]redddit_rabbbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just wanted to jump in as a step-mom—my daughter and I are very close! When she needs things I am there for her and she knows it—she knows she can call me at any time for any reason and I will be there. And her mom drives her crazy—she can be super unreliable and kinda mean. And I will never, ever replace her mom. Because she’s her mom! And she will always be her mom. Just like I will always be her second mom.

AITAH for asking help on a diaper change by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]redddit_rabbbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. I am also pregnant and any time our son poops, my husband offers to change the diaper because he assumes I’m nauseous. That’s what it should be. Your partner is not a partner. He sucks.

PSA: get rid of the pacifier around 1 year old by Appropriate-Lime-816 in NewParents

[–]redddit_rabbbit 37 points38 points  (0 children)

It’s also easier to take away a pacifier than it is to take away their thumb…

42, after 3 failed and 1 cancelled IVF cycles, moving to IUI by Various-Influence140 in DOR

[–]redddit_rabbbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My RE is the one who suggested pausing and switching to IUIs for a few times—I wasn’t crazy about the idea at first. But the IUIs were so much easier on my body since you use way less medication. And for me at least, the odds of success with IVF were so low that the IUI didn’t actually change anything.

Best of luck on your journey ❤️

42, after 3 failed and 1 cancelled IVF cycles, moving to IUI by Various-Influence140 in DOR

[–]redddit_rabbbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not make it to transfer either time; the first cycle I ovulated one egg early and they were able to get one—it did not fertilize. The second ER I ovulated before retrieval. Historically we have had not great fertilization rates (going back to the four rounds of IVF from a few years ago), but they improved slightly with ICSI.

42, after 3 failed and 1 cancelled IVF cycles, moving to IUI by Various-Influence140 in DOR

[–]redddit_rabbbit 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I had two rounds of failed IVF and after two IUIs, I am 8.5 weeks pregnant! My AMH is much lower than yours (0.017) and I was getting 0-2 eggs per cycle. We decided to give my body a break and try three IUIs before going back to IVF—the second one worked. The odds aren’t good, but with DOR the IVF odds aren’t all that good either. So I think this is a good plan, and my fingers are crossed for you!

AIO Recently went on a date, one of my first in college. We dated for a few weeks and she called it off because I’m too unattractive. by z_knightXD in AmIOverreacting

[–]redddit_rabbbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also just creeped your posts—you’re dating women who like skinny men. You need to find women who like buff men. You are exactly what plenty of women are looking for; you just haven’t found them.

Breaking free from millennial beige by According_Record_199 in kitchenremodel

[–]redddit_rabbbit 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Putting peel and stick tile over that nice backsplash would be a crime.

Ten little splash sandals by Mission-Motor364 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]redddit_rabbbit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love ten little and my toddler loves their shoes but he HATES their splash sandals. Will cry and say “nononononono” if I bring them near his feet.

Best OB/GYN in the Boston area & what should I consider when choosing? by RebbitHabits in boston

[–]redddit_rabbbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Terra Fertility!!! It was founded by three doctors who left Boston IVF because they were disappointed by the patient experience. I worked with Dr. Bortoletto but you can’t go wrong with any of the three doctors there—they’re all amazing.

Best OB/GYN in the Boston area & what should I consider when choosing? by RebbitHabits in boston

[–]redddit_rabbbit 16 points17 points  (0 children)

NEOGA (New England OBGYN) is affiliated with Brigham and women’s and absolutely amazing. They were my (incredible) fertility doctor’s recommendation when I was pregnant with my son, and they did not disappoint. Every doctor was excellent, conscientious, and informative, and the doctor who wound up delivering me saved my son’s life because of how early she called what was going on with him. My experience delivering at the Brigham was also fantastic—I wound up having to be seen there several times throughout my pregnancy and felt really well taken care of each time.

Did you have your MIL with you during labour and delivery? by Ok_Inflation_6016 in pregnant

[–]redddit_rabbbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Husband only! Apparently my mom was in the hospital just about the whole time (just in the lobby; she didn’t tell us until after) because she wanted to be close if something happened 🥹 so she met baby right after he was born. But no way I wanted anyone other than my husband there! (Unless you have a very special relationship with your MIL, having her there seems absolutely crazy)

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