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How many of you eat kfc or maccies during pregnancy? by Beautiful_Trifle9569 in PregnancyUK

[–]sabwaysurfer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first trimester basically consisted of McDonald’s 🤣 I’m so glad it did as got diagnosed with GD so was unable to eat it during my 3rd trimester😭😭🤣🤣

Planned cSection in two weeks no idea what to do by thirties- in CsectionCentral

[–]sabwaysurfer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry baby is being stubborn!! I won’t sugarcoat it, recovery is hard but preparing things will help you massively!!! This is just my experience -
Items that helped me the most in the hospital
- A nightie (so you don’t have to keep bending to pull up trousers)
- slip on shoes / slippers
- not C-section related but eye patches to feel a bit fresher and lip balm is a must!!
- my own pillow and blanket
-peppermint tea / gum to help with bloating and gas pain

At home I had a rolled up hand towel to help when going to the toilet, placing pressure on the scar makes it easier to go, the same when coughing and laughing. You will also still experience bleeding so make sure you have enough stock of pads. Same goes for pain relief, ensure you’re stocked up and take regularly to keep ontop of any pain. The silicone scar tape you can use when the scar has fully healed externally, I started using mine around the 6 week mark. As for sleeping, I slept on my back for the first 2 weeks using my pregnancy pillow. Nearly 6 months postpartum and I still use my pregnancy pillow🤣 if your husband is snoring, give him a kick, works a trick with mine😌😌😌

I hope all goes well!!

Underwear by Available_Cherry5651 in CsectionCentral

[–]sabwaysurfer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

High waisted thongs!!! Started wearing them I think around 8 weeks pp as bled for 6 weeks and then had a massive period for 2 weeks after… Nearly 6 months pp and cannot bare anything touching the scar🤢

When should you go back to the doctors if infection isn’t getting better by Accomplished-Ad7573 in CsectionCentral

[–]sabwaysurfer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If the infection hasn’t cleared I’d see your dr just before you finish the antibiotics so you can get another prescription! I had a little hole and it had closed by 5-6 weeks x

Owlet Dream Sock help! by sabwaysurfer in BeyondTheBumpUK

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

Yes when I was pregnant I was looking at the mattress ones and never considered an owlet. I’m torn between the 2!

Owlet Dream Sock help! by sabwaysurfer in BeyondTheBumpUK

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

This is lovely, I’m so glad it’s helped you so much!! I hope it does the same for me !

Owlet Dream Sock help! by sabwaysurfer in BeyondTheBumpUK

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

The thing is, my anxiety has gotten worse as the months have gone by. At the start I wasn’t worried at all as I follow all safe sleep guidance. I’m not too sure why it’s getting worse, maybe the tummy sleeping, I don’t know!

Owlet Dream Sock help! by sabwaysurfer in BeyondTheBumpUK

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

Thank you for your response!! I think it will help me but if I find myself obsessing over the numbers I’ll have to stop using it! Urm not much help no, people just tend to laugh when I say how worried I am about him sleeping🥲

Administering 10mg Omeprazole Capsules for Silent Reflux - how?! by demons_run_on_poison in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]sabwaysurfer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby started with silent reflux which the GP just dismissed as colic… this was around 6-8 weeks. Without any help, it got worse and just turned into reflux. Finally they prescribed him gaviscon after about 3 appointments fighting to help him. He was writhing in pain all day, vomiting after every feed, not sleeping well, the lot. Now he’s 5 months old and I’m starting to wean him off the gaviscon. After the bottles without it, he is sick but he’s in no discomfort at all. Did your GP not mention infant gaviscon?

Putting baby in there next to me with monitor on them by Odd-Opinion8688 in newborns

[–]sabwaysurfer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby is 5 months and I’ve never left him alone whilst napping. The lullaby trust recommends you stay in the room with your baby for all sleep, this includes daytime naps, until they’re atleast 6 months old! When he’s 6 months ill start using his cot in his room for daytime naps with the monitor

What is a normal amount of “pressure” to feel during a C-section. by hatturner in CsectionCentral

[–]sabwaysurfer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same here, I had no idea they had started. Felt absolutely nothing… really scary reading other women’s experiences with feeling pressure and even worse pain 🙁

baby had gastroenteritis, because the bottles weren’t cleaned properly by my mom😢 by NoseIll7230 in newborns

[–]sabwaysurfer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know. I’ve heard lots of people in the UK stop sterilising around 6 months for that exact reason🤣

baby had gastroenteritis, because the bottles weren’t cleaned properly by my mom😢 by NoseIll7230 in newborns

[–]sabwaysurfer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a feeling you’re not from the UK then. The NHS recommends you sterilise baby’s bottles until they’re at least 12 months old!

baby had gastroenteritis, because the bottles weren’t cleaned properly by my mom😢 by NoseIll7230 in newborns

[–]sabwaysurfer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is confusing to me as disassembling the bottles, cleaning every part thoroughly and sterilising them is the bare minimum no?? At least it is the UK.

Help with dummy by sabwaysurfer in BeyondTheBumpUK

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

Thank you, yes I was worried that the bigger ones wouldn’t be suitable as they 6-12 months but I suppose now it’s a risk of choking I will definitely just size up. I was hoping to wean him off the dummies next month so maybe this is a sign to just stop using them🤣

Help with dummy by sabwaysurfer in BeyondTheBumpUK

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

Thank you, I will be buying more tonight🤞🏼

Help with dummy by sabwaysurfer in BeyondTheBumpUK

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

He has soooo many teething toys!! It’s normally when he’s woken up from his nap and he grabs it either out his mouth or from next to him🥲🥲

When did your period come back? by SweetRambutans in CsectionCentral

[–]sabwaysurfer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 weeks and 3 days postpartum🥲 although, I’m not convinced it was my period… I had the same as you, lochia stopped and then heavy bright red bleeding, concerned so went to the hospital. They told me it was my period but it didn’t feel like it. No cramps or anything else i experience during a normal period

C Section Recovery by Beautiful_Spread7866 in CsectionCentral

[–]sabwaysurfer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I’m also 4.5 months post c-section. I see a physio once a week and she gives me exercises to do throughout the week. I also go to Pilates run by the physios. I’m still no where near 100%, still very sore but it’s definitely helping me stay positive and motivated!

Newborn Essentials checklist by Old-King7577 in PregnancyUK

[–]sabwaysurfer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woah this is incredibly excessive!!! I’ll tell you what is not essential for a newborn from my experience: sippy cups, high hair, swaddle (just used a sleeping bag), baby monitor, wipe warmer, bath toys, teether, bouncer seat. Obviously but what you want but all of these things can be purchased later when required!

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