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fishandcandy posted:Biting your kid's nails (like licking their spoons/pacifiers) may not be a good idea because it can transfer bacteria that cause cavities from your mouth to their mouth. A public health nurse told me this too. She said we were to avoid any contact between my saliva and my daughter's mouth. This is way harder than it sounds... no testing bottles, sharing food or cups, biting their nails, etc. So for a long time I would feel guilty when it happened accidentally, then I finally decided to let it go. For what it's worth, I've never had a cavity, and my daughter's teeth are fine so far.
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SAKU loving KOIVU posted:Question for Ontario/Canada folks: I'm from Ontario, but in BC now, and those visits only happen if you give birth in the hospital, and you confirm that you want one. If you have a midwife and/or a homebirth, you make follow-up appointments with the midwife, at your schedule. I'm not necessarily suggesting that smoking dope with a new baby is a good idea, but I think that you don't have anything to worry about. It's your door, too, you don't have to answer it.
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AlistairCookie posted:Uneven milk production. My righty is the deadbeat. I'd offer both breasts at each feed, starting with the one that produces less if your baby will let you.
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MarshallX posted:How long did the people that had issues nursing try until they gave up and pumped? How did you deliver the pumped milk to baby? We tried desperately for nine weeks to breastfeed, but my daughter ended up in the hospital with failure to thrive, because she simply wouldn't do it. I learned to pump and finger fed for another few weeks, but it was exhausting and didn't help, so we moved to bottles with my expressed breast milk. Autumn is 18 months now, and despite mountains of problems (thrush, mastitis X4, hospital superbug, Raynauds of the nipples...) I'm still pumping for her, so it's definitely possible. But... it SUCKS. I recommend trying everything you can, over and over again to get your baby to latch. And get help, over and over again, too. If one person isn't useful, move onto another until you get it to work out. From what I understand, it's a rare baby who won't eventually take to breastfeeding; just try to keep the stress levels down if at all possible!
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Pixelante posted:I'm sending a care package down to a friend who is due this week. She's in the US, I'm in Canada. I've already got a bunch of her favourite treats in there. Can you folks think of anything nice that a brand-new (first time) mom would want to find in a care-package? I'm not much of a kid person, so everything I've included so far has been stuff that I know the mom likes as a treat. Babies baffle me. Send her a gift certificate for a visit from a maid service! If there was one thing that I would have enjoyed post-baby, a clean house is top of the list. Even if she waits weeks or months, when she uses it she'll love her house, and you for making it happen.
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Janelle posted:Question for breastfeeding moms: I just had my baby 9 days ago. The lactation consultant told me to not start pumping until 2 weeks in. When I do, what is the best way to build a stock pile of frozen milk without hurting the supply and what he is getting? Thanks in advance! Since it's recommended now to offer both breasts at each feed, especially in the beginning, I would pump after feeding, to get any milk that's left. If the baby only takes one side then just pump the other. When your baby grows just a little more, you'll have a better idea of the spacing between feeds (assuming you're feeding on demand). Then you can wait maybe 1/3 to 1/2 the time before the next anticipated feed, and pump then. The milk that's going to come in before the next feed should be enough, especially if you get into a bit of a routine about it to make it easier. And congratulations on your new baby!! Edit: Don't worry if you don't get very much milk at first. Just persevere and you'll be getting more and more. My first pump at 9 weeks was just over an ounce (30mL), and I pumped over 9oz (280mL) this morning. Chandrika fucked around with this message at 20:28 on Jun 12, 2011 |
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I'm still "breastfeeding" (pumping), and my daughter is 22 months. If she had breastfeed properly, I would have let her nurse until she weaned herself, but I'm thinking of weaning her after she turns two. Pumping is a lot of work, but I don't want her to miss out on the advantages of breastmilk. Also, my honey and I are going to try for another baby soon, and I'm apparently one of those women whose fertility is delayed the entire duration of breastfeeding, as I still haven't got my period back. MoCookies - screw Posh Spice. If you love the name Harper, use it! It's not like they'll be cousins or classmates. I have the same unconventional name as a pretty famous actress my age, and it has been brought up (to my face) exactly twice in 31 years. No biggie.
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What got my pregnancy rage on like nothing else was the loving jerks on the bus who wouldn't give me a seat. When I was 8 1/2 months pregnant I got on a moderately busy bus, and a transit driver was hogging two seats in the disabled section of the bus, reading a newspaper and completely ignoring my huge belly right in his face. People would get this shifty look when they saw me, and pretend not to, to keep their seats. After 20 years of courteously riding transit, I would want to scream when the only person to offer me their seat was an elderly woman - this happened all the time. Lady, I don't want your seat, I want the seat of the healthy 30-something guy in a tidy suit next to you! Arghh. The nice thing about becoming a mom is the awesome take-no-prisoners attitude that seems to come along with it. I would certainly turf someone from their seat with no compunctions when I'm pregnant again, and I might embarrass them loudly, too.
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netally posted:This post is probably going to make me sound a bit crazy. But do you think it's possible to have a phobia of breastfeeding? I've always been a bit grossed out by it, but now that I know it's something I'm going to have to do it terrifies me. I'm pretty chilled out about the labour, looking after my baby etc. But I can't even look at a photo of a baby latched on a boob without feeling sickness and dread. The thought of breastfeeding scared me like ten times more than the idea of giving birth did. Maybe even more than that. I couldn't imagine having a baby suck on my nipple. Do you have sensitive nipples? I always did, but it wasn't a major concern in my life so I let it ride until I got pregnant. My daughter and I got off to a very rocky start breastfeeding, and it wasn't until months after I was exclusively pumping that we finally figured out I had Raynaud's. Getting a diagnosis, and realizing it was "a thing" made me a LOT less guilty about failing to maintain a nursing relationship. There are treatments for it (only while you're not pregnant or breastfeeding, sadly). Even if your issue isn't really the same as mine, please consider expressing milk if you find you can't bring yourself to breastfeed. It's initially a little daunting, but my daughter is almost 2, and I am still pumping for her, so it can be done. In addition to talking to a doctor, I'd recommend talking to a sympathetic lactation consultant before the birth, so you can talk about strategies, and what you'll do in the hospital (assuming that's where you'll deliver). If the first one you talk to sucks, keep trying. Good luck! You are not alone.
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I gave birth at home, with my honey and my midwife present, as well as a doula the midwife called in to help out. I had absolutely no desire for any more people than necessary to witness my labour, and in fact, my midwife kind of made fun of me for labouring fully clothed. Seriously, though, there was no way I was going to hang out completely naked in my living room with two strangers watching me. I'm very glad I was at home and missed all the "lettin it all hang out" of being in the hospital.
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legbeard posted:So, I need some advice about getting my breast milk back. I exclusively pumped for two years, and kept track of my milk output in a journal. The only, only, only thing that made any difference in my milk output was domperidone. And I tried everything before going on it. Nothing made even 1mL difference. The domperidone was a godsend (but it made me ravenous for the first couple of months) and it allowed me to give my daughter breast milk until after she turned 2. Maybe other people have noticed effects that aren't there with the milk tea or other things, or maybe that other stuff works for some people, but seriously, domperidone was the only thing that worked for me.
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Mangue posted:Speaking of positioning issues, I'm 32 weeks and found out yesterday my baby is hanging out transverse. I'm freaking out. I know I still have a while yet but by this point in time I figured baby would either be breech or vertex. Right now I'm waffling back and forth between wanting to do everything I can to try to ensure she turns to believing there is nothing I can do. It's almost like I'm trying to protect myself and prepare myself for the worst so I don't really want to get my hopes up that she'll turn. Anyone else have a transverse baby during the third trimester? Can anything be done or do I just have to wait and see how she's positioned when I go into labor? My daughter was transverse until halfway through my labour. I laboured on my hands and knees, and everything worked out fine in the end. I would have been ok with delivering a breech baby, but she came out headfirst. Well, my knees were pretty busted up for a couple of days, but other than that it was fine.
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Mangue posted:This is actually very reassuring. My OB said he wouldn't even start to worry about the baby's position until I went into labor and it's nice to know that the baby can turn even then. Still, hope she decides to turn well before then! I'm glad it helped. It sounds like you have a good OB, too, which is always nice. You could try hanging out on your hands and knees for a while a couple of times a day, too, to encourage your baby to flip.
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Sarsaparilla posted:I had a baby (first one)! Wow that is a brand new baby bonding face. I remember that from my daughter - very powerful. Congratulations! She's beautiful!
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sheri posted:Can anyone point me to some good information on how much vitamin a is safe during pregnancy? I eat a lot of fruits and veggies that have vitamin a every day, and the prenatal supplement I have has vitamin a in it as well. I'm trying to find a reputable source that talks about how much is too much and I haven't been having any luck... I would skip the vitamin A if you eat well. Vitamin A is not water soluble so it can build up in your body. I had huge health problems years ago that went undiagnosed for ages. It wasn't until I lost half my hair that I was diagnosed with vitamin A overload. The symptoms started just a little while after I started a multivitamin that was high in vitamin A. If you eat greens every day and have a balanced diet, you are getting plenty. Edit - a pregnant woman requires approximately 770 μg/day, and 100g of kale (for example) has 680μg. Chandrika fucked around with this message at 04:17 on Jan 23, 2012 |
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I didn't give birth in the hospital, but when my doula brought me some food that I wanted in labour, I was so happy I cried. And when my honey brought me fresh homemade juice after my daughter was born, it was total bliss. So I'd recommend having some delicious food in your bag!
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I bled for about 3 weeks postpartum, and I didn't get my period back until my daughter was 28 months old. And as a super nice bonus, it's wayyyy less painful, lasts much less time, and is a substantially lighter flow. But, it's back to the hormonal rollercoaster again.
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Feb 1, 2012 22:09
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Ben Davis posted:How long after pregnancy does it take for eyesight to return to normal? Mine never did, and I had to get a new prescription. My optometrist said it was a matter of a few weeks, though, if it's going to.
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iwik posted:Has anyone been apprehensive about telling family/friends about their pregnancy? My honey and I kept my pregnancy a secret for 3.5 months, then we started by telling our parents. We've been together ten years, so it's not like it was unexpected. We didn't do anything "cute" but we did make sure both of our parents were on the line together so no one got told first. Your pregnancy is not your colleagues' business unless you need to change your duties, so keep it to yourself as long as you want. You should probably tell your boss soon, though, so you can get all your paperwork sorted out. Your mom doesn't like babies? That's sad, but don't let it hamper your enthusiasm! She might get into it though, so give her a bit of time to come around. Good luck!
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Feb 2, 2012 22:48
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Bahunter22 posted:Anyone with big knockers have experience with nipple blanching after they nurse? I'm getting baby to open as wide as possible when she nurses and I make sure to break the latch (correctly) if its causing pain right off the bat, but the blanching when we are done is really lovely and it burns. Blanching can be a sign of Raynaud's, which I have, and which sucks very much. I breastfed (well, pumped) for more than two years with it, so it can be done, but it always hurt. Your doctor will rule out other causes, but you'll probably need a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. I hope for your sake it's not that!
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Feb 5, 2012 06:09
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Bodnoirbabe posted:Condoms make me burn down there, so that's off the table. It might be worth checking to see if you're allergic to spermicide in condoms, or the latex itself. I have horrible reactions to nonoxynol-9 which is a spermicide, but can use condoms without spermicide with no problems.
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Ben Davis posted:How do you guys try on bras after birth without hosing the place down? Just put the bra over a sleep bra with nipple pads in there? I used Lily Padz. They are silicone petals that stick to your nipples with surface tension, prevent leaks with slight pressure and if there is a bit of leakage, it stays within the lily pad. I used them a lot, especially in the early days of breastfeeding. They rock! I think they were a goon recommendation, too.
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Crazy Old Clarice posted:Poor Ezra has been terribly upset all day, crying on and off with giant baby tears. He has never been colicky so this is out of his norm. He is also more grunty. He is 11 weeks now, could he be teething? Or is it too early? He is drooling and biting more (though not enough that it seems to be obviously teething). We have tried all the usual culprits and nothing is helpful. Yesterday we were traveling and our schedule was all out of sorts, but today we are back to normal so I don't think that is it. His sad cries just break my heart. Any ideas, goons? Often a one-day disruption causes more than one day's worth of unrest. I recommend putting Ezra in a sling and going for a long walk. You two can reconnect and he'll enjoy being near you. Even it it takes ages for him to get soothed, you'll get a nice walk in, and calm down yourself. This was a no-fail with my daughter, even though sometimes it felt like forever.
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Chicken McNobody posted:I have lost at least 40 pounds since the day I had him (granted, almost 20lbs was him and his surrounding...stuff), though, so, yay! I weighed myself when labour started, and again after birth, and my loss was exactly 10lbs. I'm pretty scientifically-minded, but did anyone else do this? My total weight gain was 19lbs, so a 20lb loss seems high for me! But then, I think I was low on amniotic fluid.
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Stairs posted:Guys I need help. I'm in total agony from heartburn that will not go away. I've tried Tums, gasX, and Zantac but nothing is helping. I can't drink milk because of lactose intolerance. Jesus I just want to cry. If I take anymore Tums I'm going to poo poo out a chalkboard. Bread. It always worked for me. Or anything sweet and heavy also worked. There are some decent soy/coconut/almond ice creams now; that might help too.
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May 6, 2012 03:11
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Alterian posted:My husband seems more excited to wear the baby than me. This happened to me too. My back was so sore from pregnancy, breastfeeding and carrying my daughter, that he ended up wearing her more than me. It was awesome for him and me too though, because he could wear her while he was working, and I could sleep.
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CravingSolace posted:I was told to drink two 8 ounce glasses of water for every hour that I'm awake. Are you sure? That's 256 ounces of water a day, assuming you're up for 16 hours. Edit: "The Institute of Medicine recommends that pregnant women drink 2.3 liters (about 10 cups) of fluids daily and women who breast-feed consume 3.1 liters (about 13 cups) of fluids a day." That works out to 77 ounces, approximately 1/3 what you've been recommended. Chandrika fucked around with this message at 06:11 on Sep 9, 2012 |
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tse1618 posted:There's an old man I volunteer with that I'm just about ready to kill. Yeah, that would drive me crazy as well. In fact, I'm angry on your behalf. I wasn't sure if "volunteer with" meant you were specifically helping him, as a volunteer, or if he is a fellow volunteer. If it's the former, maybe you could professionally tell him that you're not interested in discussing your pregnancy. If the latter, I would tell him very firmly that your pregnancy is none of his business, and perhaps if you're feeling generous tell him your obstetrician/midwife has encouraged you to be active. There are people that benefit from education, and there are assholes who get in your face. I was pretty timid before having my daughter, but now I'm more take-no-prisoners, and it's helped immeasurably in dealing with jerks with no boundaries.
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Mnemosyne posted:I have a question that I'd hesitant to ask because it sounds so weird. I'm technically 2 days past 3 months, but I think this is probably more of a post-partum hormone issue than a "parenting" thing, so I figured I'd post in this thread. I worked a lot on prosopagnosia at university, and I had a prof who was a specialist. What type do you have? I think your problems are likely at least partially related to your condition. A compensatory strategy that you might think about trying is bringing a photo of your baby or used onesie with you when you're away from your baby to keep your memory fresh. Also you might try implementing a "hello" routine with your baby where you close your eyes and embrace your baby, taking in the feel, smell and sound of your baby, because presumably those sensations are not compromised. Breastfeeding immediately is a great idea, too, and I'm glad it works for you. Of course consult your family doctor, but please consider making an appointment with your neurologist as well.
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I'm pretty small, and I only gained 17 pounds during my pregnancy, and my daughter was a perfectly healthy 7.5 lbs when she was born. People just feel that they have to comment on your appearance when you're pregnant. I got "you're so tiny" all the time, and it got a bit tiring, but I just kept repeating, "well I'm on track according to my doctor," over and over. I live in an area with a lot of Asian people, and it was just the opposite with them; I got "are you sure you want to eat that?" from elderly Asian women, and my awesome local Starbucks barista told me my baby was huge when I went in a couple of days after my daughter was born. You just can't win! If you're happy with how things are going, just let it roll off you.
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Midnight Science posted:Hey, question. I'm only feeling kicks low down, with the occasional belly button-zone jab. Since the wee babe was feet-down at 21 weeks, my (uneducated) guess is she just hasn't flipped yet. When should she be getting in position?
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In all of Canada, and some states in the United States, it's perfectly legal to take a child in a taxi without a car seat. NOT that it's a good idea, or even safe, but it's not illegal. Once, my two-year-old daughter and I were stranded in an airport late at night, and our only transportation option was a taxi. We had to take it, but I was worried the whole time. My daughter was born at home, but if she weren't, we would have taken a bus home. I did a quick check and it looks like hospitals can't legally prevent you leaving, no matter your method of transportation. But, if you fight, or leave anyways, be prepared to have CPS called on you. Edit: I fully support well-fitting and certified car seat use!!
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Mar 21, 2013 16:00
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Lullabee posted:Have any of you ever used probiotics for infants? Some of my mom friends swear by it, but I don't know. Any links to studies on it that are legit? Also - if they do work, where do you get them at? I checked Babies R Us, but they didn't have any. We used them for thrush as well. Our pediatrician recommended giving them along with her prescription. He did cite some research when he made the recommendation, but I can't remember the details. Whole Foods has a couple of preparations just for children, but it probably doesn't matter. We just popped them open and swirled it around in a bottle of pumped breastmilk. We only used them in conjunction with the tongue paint and pills for me, so I can't tell you exactly how well they worked, but the thrush went away.
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It looks like the carrier talk is almost over, but I have to mention Onya carriers. I found them at my local outdoors store, and tried one on... and WOW. I've used Boba and Ergo soft structured carriers, Baby Hawk mei tais, Sleepy Wraps and ring slings, and this Onya was amazing. I have serious arthritis in my back (which is why we have so many carriers), and this one was the only one I could carry my daughter in comfortably for any long period of time. The hip belt is wide and padded, it can go on the front or the back, and has an attached hood that fits into a clever pocket. It also turns into a chair seat for your kiddo! We also have a Kokopax backpack that we found out about from earlier incarnations of this thread, and my partner loved wearing our daughter in it when she was a bit older. We used it for ages. I liked the feature that if you take it off, it'll stand up on its own with kiddo inside to help you get them in and out.
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Lullabee posted:How was the ergo on your back? A wonderful woman I met on my local area mommy group on Facebook is sending me her ergo with infant insert for free. That's great! There's nothing better than freebies! I know there is a lot of Ergo love out there, so I'm sure you'll be fine. I didn't ever get on the bandwagon though; I found the straps and hip belt too narrow and squishy, they stretch out of shape and fade, and older babies always look like they're going to fall out because the sides seem too low. It was ok on my back, but not great because of the narrower straps, and a couple of my friends who wore theirs all the time said the straps got even worse as the baby got bigger. I like the Onya better because the straps are wider and firmer (and don't narrow over time) and the padding is stitched in, the fabric is synthetic on the outside, so they wipe clean easier, the tightener straps have these clever elastics so you're not trailing straps everywhere, the inside is mesh so kiddo stays cooler, and the sides are higher. It was great how long the straps were, too, and how easy it was to switch back and forth between users. And... it turns into a seat for your older baby as well! Having spinal arthritis really did me in. I wanted to baby wear all the time, but I really had to limit how long I carried my daughter. I'm sure that if your back is ok, you'll be able to do fine with the Ergo. I've read that their infant insert can be used in other carriers, too. We used a sleepy wrap when my daughter was quite little, and it was amazing until she got too heavy. The straps spread really wide, so the weight is spread out, and it just ties on, so it fits both my partner and me.
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Ratatozsk posted:A couple of questions about jogging strollers: I think we got the ok for jogging at 5 months. My doc said to have someone watch me jog, and as long as my daughter's head was not bouncing around (not very likely at 5 mo), we'd be good to go. We have an older BOB Revolution and it has the locking/swivel front wheel and it's never given us any problems. I think a lot of runners like the locked front wheel, but I didn't like pushing down on the handle to lift up the front wheel to turn, so I leave it on the swivel function. Actually I really like the stroller; it has all the features we wanted. The hood comes down really low so my daughter's eyes were protected (and it has a window on the top to see in, too), the seat reclines, and is wide and comfy, the big wheels mean we can take it to the beach or over rough ground/curbs easily, it fits on the bus, and my daughter prefers it to the other four strollers we have at assorted family members' houses. There's a rain cover that actually works and doesn't flap around, too. Now that she's 3.5 (and she still fits with lots of room), I mostly use it for grocery trips because it can carry a monster amount. No complaints whatsoever. Go BOB.
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What a horrible ordeal! This is not medical advice, but I took iron after my daughter was born, and it is extremely constipating. I second the water recommendations, and also recommend juicy fruits, fresh juices and walking, when it becomes possible for her. Congratulations on Joshua's arrival!
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PacoTheThird posted:To go along with all this diaper chat, would you guys still recommend cloth diapers for someone who rents an apartment with no washer and dryer in the unit? There is a dedicated laundry room for the complex, but I'm concerned about all the quarters I'll have to stock up on in order to wash the diapers so frequently. I've read that it's still doable but we'll need to buy a *lot* of diapers so we aren't washing as often. Thoughts? We also live in an apartment with shared laundry facilities, but reluctantly decided against cloth diapers. The way I saw it, it was a courtesy issue. Nobody wants to use a communal washer that has been used to wash poop and pee out of diapers. Also, our room has hours of 9:30-9:30 so I couldn't do laundry whenever I wanted, and keeping enough coins on hand would have taken a lot of effort as well.
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Kluliss posted:I have a question about running when pregnant - I'm under 9 weeks but I've stayed feeling really uncomfortable when running, as if my uterus is jostling about, it's definitely not a comfortable sensation. I was a runner, too, when I became pregnant. I got the go-ahead to run as long as I was comfortable, and didn't overheat. It was the beginning of the third trimester for me when running became uncomfortable and I stopped, but I have had friends who became uncomfortable almost right away. Personally, especially so early in your pregnancy, I wouldn't run at all right now if it's uncomfortable. I would stay away from compressing the belly to run, as well. Maybe switch to the elliptical or swimming until the pregnancy is more established, and then give it another go?
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Funhilde posted:Posting in this thread again. Only about 5/6 weeks along but feeling some serious nerves. I don't know that I'll be comfortable until after I pass the point that we were the last time I was pregnant and miscarried. Anyone have any calming suggestions? I could not get enough basil. Fortunately it was fresh and cheap at our market, so I made litres of pesto to get me through. To this day my daughter loves basil. I enjoyed raisins, too. Kilos and kilos of raisins. They were my go-to snack when I woke up in the middle of the night for a pee and a nibble, and first thing in the morning to calm the queasiness. My midwife kept recommending crackers, but raisins felt more nutritious and filling. As for exercise, I was extremely fit going into my pregnancy, but I had to let my level of fitness drop because a lot of what I was doing didn't feel "right" to my body once I was pregnant. Really listen to what your body wants and needs. It might be a swim for cardio, or it might be a gentle walk and extra sleep. If you pay attention you'll do fine. Good luck!
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