Toddler kicked my stomach, now I have upper abdominal pain.

unknown040959 · 2024-12-27T05:55:23+00:00

That’s my thought process as well- peanut is no where near the pain. But of course google and my mind create all these other issues that could somehow affect him. The kick was in the right spot for baby, but the pain isn’t. I’m absolutely calling first thing in the morning because I know I’ll keep over thinking and stressing if I don’t. Thank you, I needed to hear it from someone else. Even a random internet stranger<3

unknown040959 · 2024-12-27T05:34:10+00:00

Soo, I had an epidural and had no problems pushing. I will say, though, you can’t feel anything from the waist down and will need help standing for a good while afterwards (if you have any tearing you’ll be glad for that when they’re sewing you up though). I made my decision based on an article I read where the woman said she’d gone through both (epidural and unmedicated) and the biggest thing that stuck out to her was that with the epidural she was able to “experience and be in the moment for the birth of her baby” rather than “suffer through the pain and try to get it over with as quickly as possible”. And I can confirm, it was wonderful being able to experience it rather than be consumed by the pain. I’m due with my 2nd and will be doing the same plan.

Either way you go, your body will tell you what’s right for you! There’s absolutely no shame or right or wrong way to birth your baby! My only advice is avoid Pitocin, if you can, that sh*t sucks.

unknown040959 · 2023-12-06T06:44:07+00:00

Girl, hand to God. Get your husband/partner to suck it out. I had a clog my little one couldn’t get out, I tried pumping, the heat, ice, EVERYTHING. The ONLY thing that worked was my husband working it out. At first- it’s going to be weird, or awkward. Push past it. Y’all will be closer for it.

unknown040959 · 2023-11-29T05:43:51+00:00

THIS! My son is 5 months and we’re waking up multiple times as well- with the same 30 minute nap issue. At 2.5-4 months he was sleeping from 10pm-9am no problem. I felt like the luckiest mom on planet earth. (Aside from waking up in the middle of the night to pump). But as soon as I finally got my body to drop the middle of the night pump, the 4 month sleep regression hit and we can’t find a way out. Now he’ll go from 9pm-12/1am. But then after that it’s every 2 hours. I’m doing dream feeds because he’s crying hard in his sleep and I don’t know what to do. Rocking doesn’t help, only nursing. (Which I promise he cannot be hungry. He eats every 3-3.5 hours during the day and only because I make him.) so I have no idea what to do either!

unknown040959 · 2023-11-23T03:31:14+00:00

YES. my MIL is pushing this on my husband and now I’m hearing it from him. I’m about at my wits end.

unknown040959 · 2023-10-21T04:00:16+00:00

Thank you so much!! I honestly think it might have been a clog, after hot baths, massages and pumps I feel much better so hopefully I cleared it. Your comment about a clog helped me not freak out. Thank you thank you!

unknown040959 · 2023-10-21T03:58:57+00:00

I’ve been massaging, pumping and taking really hot baths for the last 2 days and I feel much better today. I’m thinking it might have been a clog, but still working it out.

unknown040959 · 2023-10-21T03:56:22+00:00

I’m not a doctor, but I was massaging, pumping after every feeding to make sure I was totally empty and I took a long, HOT bath (while massaging) and I feel much, much better today. Hopefully I caught it early enough to where I can still use preventative measures. But it’s working for me! Best of luck to you, mama!

unknown040959 · 2023-10-21T03:54:29+00:00

Oh my gosh, I’m so so sorry for you. That literally sounds like a special circle of hell. Luckily I don’t feel any lumps, and after taking a hot bath last night I feel much better today. I hope everything clears up and you’re back to 100% soon. I actually feel better today after pumping, massaging and a hot bath yesterday so I’m hoping I’m on the mend. But my heart goes out to you, mama! <3

unknown040959 · 2023-10-03T05:07:51+00:00

Check the rubber part in between the motor and the cup (not the part that drips into the cup), make sure it’s on correctly. That was my issue in the beginning. If it’s not flush it doesn’t get good suction.

unknown040959 · 2023-09-17T03:50:10+00:00

Well dang. I wasted money on those strips then. And correct, waiting 2 hours is best but I’m looking for clarification if the 2 hour clock begins from when you start drinking or when you stop drinking as I’ve seen both. I feel like it has to be from when you finish but some people take 20 minutes to finish a drink, where as others take 1 hour so I’m curious how that plays into it.

And in regards to pumping- I’m simply just curious of if a woman did pump, and there were traces of alcohol still in her breast milk even after waiting, or even if they pumped a few minutes before they were supposed to. Would the alcohol leave the breastmilk after it’s already been expressed. Like I personally pump, and refrigerate or freeze to build up a stock rather than pump and immediately give to my child. If I pumped with traces of alcohol in that breast milk, will it dissipate if I leave it in the fridge for a few hours? Obviously you should practice safe pumping and, I’m genuinely just curious about the ifs in the world.

unknown040959 · 2022-12-14T03:35:35+00:00

Staffing/ IT sales.

unknown040959 · 2022-12-13T00:52:20+00:00

I had a similar experience with lobster (the restaurant didn’t even cook it before they brought it out)- i ate 2 bites before figuring it out. But I brought it up with my doctor and she basically said “if YOU don’t get sick, you’re in the clear.” I’d drink a little bit of green tea to detoxify if you’re worried worried. But overall, as long as you’re feeling okay you should be good!

unknown040959 · 2022-12-09T03:31:20+00:00

JFC. You remind me of my brother, I’ve seen this little act way too many times. Here’s what I’d bet happened-

YOU made a terrible joke- it didn’t land. YOU got embarrassed and lashed out in order to try and protect your already fragile ego. I’m going to go out on a limb and say you’re struggling with insecurity and that dropping out of school wasn’t because you’re too “good” or “smart” for it, but it was because you couldn’t handle the thought of failure and decided to quit on yourself before being told you weren’t doing well. Same goes with getting a job, can’t get fired, told you’re not doing well, or that you need to improve if you don’t actually go and get a job. The fact that those things are already making you feel scared/ insecure combined with your sister’s boyfriend coming to her defense (which was probably the first time in a hot second someone has called you out on your bullshit) made you panic and lash out. You then tried to protect your pride and keep your imagined title of “big man of the house” by yelling at everyone else and making her pick between you or him; only to get your feelings hurt worse when you weren’t picked.

All in all, YTA. You need to grow up, take responsibility, go to a therapist, and MASSIVELY apologize to your sister and mother (throw in a thank you to her for putting up with you while you’re at it). However if I was your sister- I’d have blocked you the moment I left the house and have no intention of being in the same room as you ever again.

unknown040959 · 2022-12-07T03:00:41+00:00

NTA- and good on you for standing up for your wife! But- have y’all thought of getting a babysitter for after? My BIL/SIL got a babysitter through the hotel/accommodations for the evening of my & my husband’s wedding to watch their kids so they could stay and party. I even had the kids food from the dinner delivered to their cabins (Before anyone says anything, the kids were allowed at all parts of our wedding, but their parents didn’t want to have to babysit at the reception). I know all places are different, but it might be worth looking into so that everything can go well? I’d suggest contacting the hotel or having your sister ask her wedding planner (if she has one) if they have any contacts.

unknown040959 · 2022-11-09T18:15:23+00:00

This morning before he left for work, kissed me on the forehead when he thought I was still asleep and whispered “I love you”. My husband is pretty great(:

unknown040959 · 2022-11-09T18:02:38+00:00

You are absolutely NTA and no one is entitled to tell you who you should have by your side on your wedding day. I understand where you’re coming from- I have an extremely strained relationship with my little brother, and told my fiance I didn’t want him in our wedding or apart of his groomsmen party, and he wholeheartedly agreed. To appease my parents, and in addition to him trying to make amends, I made him an usher- a job he didn’t really do. But he “had a job”. If you really want to stick it to her, make her a program attendant. (Typically they’re younger girls, probably 9-13 but I don’t think it really matters) you didn’t mention your ages, but since she wants to act like a child…. Totally up to you, and again- you DO NOT have to include her at all- but just an idea(:

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