Here's my stupid question, which I will throw at my OB tomorrow, but thought I'd ask if anyone else is feeling this: I have this weird feeling in my mouth all the time like it's sort of dry and empty, no matter how much I drink, and I'm craving anything cold and crunchy - aka ice. I've read online that craving ice can be a sign of pica. But I haven't craved anything really weird like laundry detergent or dirt or anything. Normal? Weird? It's ok to crunch ice, right?
Crunching ice is actually pretty bad for your teeth, especially if done habitually
Craving ice can be a sign of pica which IIRC is caused by anemia so try upping your iron intake... meat, eaten at the same time as vitamin C and not with calcium (go for a citrus glaze instead of a cream sauce, calcium interferes with iron absorption) and see if that helps a bit
For the dry mouth IDK. I had it really bad when I took time-release adderall but that's obviously not your problem. Dry mouth can be a sign of GD but I'm not sure how likely that is vs just being thirsty or pregnancy being fucking weird. Definitely discuss it with your OB and if they think it's a potential sign of GD they may move up your glucose tolerance test (usually done btwn 24-28 wks)
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Ugh thanks. I was hoping it wasn't going to be an issue, but seeing as I don't eat red meat, I'm taking gummy prenatals, AND I have a family history of both gestational and type I diabetes, I guess this is definitely coming up at my appointment tomorrow.
Most gummy prenatals (or just prenatals in general) don't have iron in them, or any that I've found. So, if you're not eating anything with iron, then that definitely could be an issue. Don't forget about dark leafy greens for iron as well (think spinach and broccoli). Hopefully it's not a huge issue. I'll keep FX for you!
My dumb question: anyone else have scalp pain? I've read it can be a pregnancy thing, but mine is in one spot on top the size of a golf ball, not all over (which seems more common in pregnancy and specifically 1st tri). Will call doc in morn, but curious if anyone else is experiencing this.
Oh, and I also have some new lump the size of a golfball that has emerged just to the right of my spine in the center of my back; kinda hard but movable. I suppose it could be causing some sort of nerve pressure, thus the scalp pain...seems like something that can wait til morning, but who to call for this stuff? GP? obgyn? I'll probably start with obgyn but what would you do/anyone had similar experiences? I feel like a weirdo.
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married since 11/11/11 BFP#1 10/5/13 MC 11/11/13 @9wks 3d BFP#2 7/20/14 EDD 4/4/15
How long is a "good" or average time to breast feed for? I'll be going back to work when baby is about nine months. Would weaning off at that time be good? I cannot imagine how I'll do my job if I have to spend my prep time pumping. How do ladies, teachers in particular, have time to pump at work?
I agree with other posters that any amount of time breastfeeding is good. You have to do what you're comfortable with.
I am a teacher. I went back to work when my son was 5 months old. Pumping was a pain because it really cut into my plan/prep time during the day. But I did it for the entire semester. I was able to pump twice a day. I lost out on time for grading and making copies, but after a while it just became a routine. If you buy a hands-free pumping bra, you can work/grade while you pump. It wasn't easy or super comfortable, but the hands-free bra allowed me to multitask.
ETA: I ended up breastfeeding my son for 13 months.
My dumb question: anyone else have scalp pain? I've read it can be a pregnancy thing, but mine is in one spot on top the size of a golf ball, not all over (which seems more common in pregnancy and specifically 1st tri). Will call doc in morn, but curious if anyone else is experiencing this.
Oh, and I also have some new lump the size of a golfball that has emerged just to the right of my spine in the center of my back; kinda hard but movable. I suppose it could be causing some sort of nerve pressure, thus the scalp pain...seems like something that can wait til morning, but who to call for this stuff? GP? obgyn? I'll probably start with obgyn but what would you do/anyone had similar experiences? I feel like a weirdo.
I think you're on the right track starting at the OB--they can refer you to another doc if necessary. I got a ganglion cyst last time I was pregnant (on my foot). Hormones can also cause benign lipomas to get bigger during pregnancy (happened to a friend). Hope everything turns out okay, just wanted to let you know it isn't totally weird/unheard of. Pregnancy makes the body do weird things.
I got a stupid question for you all. Is it safe to use a pack n play/ Rock n play instead of a crib for the first few months? We want baby in our bedroom but don't have room for a crib.
A pack n play is definitely safe. I know many moms swear by the rock n play, but technically it is not made for (and presumably not tested for?) unsupervised sleeping.
So its technically monday where I live but oh well. Here is my stupid/petty question. Gender arguements aside, Is it okay to carry a super girly diaper bag if you have a boy? I just want to know if this is acceptable. Theres a bag im totally in love with but I keep asking myself 'is it for me, or the baby?'
So its technically monday where I live but oh well. Here is my stupid/petty question. Gender arguements aside, Is it okay to carry a super girly diaper bag if you have a boy? I just want to know if this is acceptable. Theres a bag im totally in love with but I keep asking myself 'is it for me, or the baby?'
Personally, I'm more for a diaper bag that looks like a purse myself. I mean, i have to carry it around. But i guess i dunno if i would do girly bc DH may have to tote it around too. Haha
So its technically monday where I live but oh well. Here is my stupid/petty question.
Gender arguements aside, Is it okay to carry a super girly diaper bag if you have a boy? I just want to know if this is acceptable. Theres a bag im totally in love with but I keep asking myself 'is it for me, or the baby?'
Personally, I'm more for a diaper bag that looks like a purse myself. I mean, i have to carry it around. But i guess i dunno if i would do girly bc DH may have to tote it around too. Haha
Thats why I love this one so much, its very purse-like but its also super feminine. My SO will most likely not care if he has to tote it...but Im not sure.. How cute this bag is makes it hard for me to be practical.
My dumb question: anyone else have scalp pain? I've read it can be a pregnancy thing, but mine is in one spot on top the size of a golf ball, not all over (which seems more common in pregnancy and specifically 1st tri). Will call doc in morn, but curious if anyone else is experiencing this.
Oh, and I also have some new lump the size of a golfball that has emerged just to the right of my spine in the center of my back; kinda hard but movable. I suppose it could be causing some sort of nerve pressure, thus the scalp pain...seems like something that can wait til morning, but who to call for this stuff? GP? obgyn? I'll probably start with obgyn but what would you do/anyone had similar experiences? I feel like a weirdo.
I think you're on the right track starting at the OB--they can refer you to another doc if necessary. I got a ganglion cyst last time I was pregnant (on my foot). Hormones can also cause benign lipomas to get bigger during pregnancy (happened to a friend). Hope everything turns out okay, just wanted to let you know it isn't totally weird/unheard of. Pregnancy makes the body do weird things.
Thank you so so much @Mushibamboo!!! Calling OB as soon as they open. Appreciate the perspective!
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married since 11/11/11 BFP#1 10/5/13 MC 11/11/13 @9wks 3d BFP#2 7/20/14 EDD 4/4/15
How long is a "good" or average time to breast feed for? I'll be going back to work when baby is about nine months. Would weaning off at that time be good? I cannot imagine how I'll do my job if I have to spend my prep time pumping. How do ladies, teachers in particular, have time to pump at work?
Lurker popping in. You got some good answers here, but I'll just throw in my two cents, ultimately do what feels right for you. With DS, I was back to school when he was 10 weeks old and pumped from October to May. I had a commute, so I pumped at 7:30 (15 minutes before contract time, 35 minutes before kids in the room) when I arrived at work, 11:30 at my duty-free time, and 3:30 right after kids left (sometimes we had meetings right after school, but I had the okay to come a bit late except in rare circumstances).
Sometimes my classroom was available, sometimes it wasn't. I pumped in the art room, the coach's office, my superintendent/principal's office, and probably some other random places! It was a nice way to pause and feel connected to the kiddo I missed so much. I'm not saying it was peachy and easy, but that was the upside. DS turned 1 right after summer vacation, I quit pumping when I went back to work (I just used up my freezer stash for a time and DS was old enough to switch to coconut milk- he was MSPI) and we made it to 17 months.
I read several nursing books and took a breastfeeding class through my hospital. I know some ladies don't do any of that and are happy, but I guess the teacher in me feels like I'm always more successful when I'm as informed as possible ...and I'm nerdy and bookish.
When it comes down to it, you'll make the decision that works best for you and your family. If you pump at home you may even have some frozen milk to send for awhile when you go back to work. GL!
Thank you, this is really helpful. I hadn't thought of building up a freezer stash. I think reading a few books would be a good idea...did you have any recommendations?
By the time my DD was 9 months, I would nurse before leaving the house, pump once at lunch, then nurse when I got home. It's much harder when baby is smaller and eating small meals more often with pumping. Like 3 months or so I was pumping at work like 3 times a day and that was much harder to accomodate.
In the beginning I would pump any time LO missed a meal by sleeping through it. If I didn't, I'd wake up in a lake anyway. That milk went in the freezer. Later if I was overproducing and LO was only nursing from one side, I'd pump the other and freeze it. Ask around on the breast feeding board and they will give you a lot more information.
I'm late to the sunscreen discussion. DS is almost albino and got burnt a couple of times when a relative who was told to hold him in the shade wasn't careful and let him see the light for 15 min. I ended up using a recipe I found on pinterest to make beeswax, coconut oil, and zinc oxide sunscreen for him. I'm not sure what I would have done if he had been an eye rubber and thumb sucker as I don't really think you are supposed to eat large amounts of zinc oxide. It's fine on their skin and is found in a lot of diaper creams. Fun fact, you can use the sunscreen as diaper cream.
Married to E on June 5, 2010
Gave birth to baby boy, I, on March 25, 2012
Gave birth to baby girl, A, on May 20, 2013
Baby #3 due April 29, 2015
Recovering from mitochondrial dysfunction and Addison's/possibly very severe adrenal burn out using food, medicine, and a large amount of garden therapy.
Re: Stupid Question Sunday
When is the best time to do the hospital tour? Is about 30 weeks a good time? Also when should I start childbirth prep classes?
Most gummy prenatals (or just prenatals in general) don't have iron in them, or any that I've found. So, if you're not eating anything with iron, then that definitely could be an issue. Don't forget about dark leafy greens for iron as well (think spinach and broccoli). Hopefully it's not a huge issue. I'll keep FX for you!
Oh, and I also have some new lump the size of a golfball that has emerged just to the right of my spine in the center of my back; kinda hard but movable. I suppose it could be causing some sort of nerve pressure, thus the scalp pain...seems like something that can wait til morning, but who to call for this stuff? GP? obgyn? I'll probably start with obgyn but what would you do/anyone had similar experiences? I feel like a weirdo.
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married since 11/11/11
BFP#1 10/5/13 MC 11/11/13 @9wks 3d
BFP#2 7/20/14 EDD 4/4/15
I am a teacher. I went back to work when my son was 5 months old. Pumping was a pain because it really cut into my plan/prep time during the day. But I did it for the entire semester. I was able to pump twice a day. I lost out on time for grading and making copies, but after a while it just became a routine. If you buy a hands-free pumping bra, you can work/grade while you pump. It wasn't easy or super comfortable, but the hands-free bra allowed me to multitask.
ETA: I ended up breastfeeding my son for 13 months.
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Gender arguements aside, Is it okay to carry a super girly diaper bag if you have a boy? I just want to know if this is acceptable. Theres a bag im totally in love with but I keep asking myself 'is it for me, or the baby?'
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married since 11/11/11
BFP#1 10/5/13 MC 11/11/13 @9wks 3d
BFP#2 7/20/14 EDD 4/4/15
By the time my DD was 9 months, I would nurse before leaving the house, pump once at lunch, then nurse when I got home. It's much harder when baby is smaller and eating small meals more often with pumping. Like 3 months or so I was pumping at work like 3 times a day and that was much harder to accomodate.
In the beginning I would pump any time LO missed a meal by sleeping through it. If I didn't, I'd wake up in a lake anyway. That milk went in the freezer. Later if I was overproducing and LO was only nursing from one side, I'd pump the other and freeze it. Ask around on the breast feeding board and they will give you a lot more information.
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