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July 2018 Moms
williala
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My Pregnancy Hacks
williala
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My Pregnancy Hacks
I thought I would share since I'm veteran mom...well kind of. I have done this before.
Clothes
1. Maternity Stores in the mall are a rip off! $80 for a maxi dress on sale....no thank you.
2. Ross (Dress for Less) Store, maternity section is Da BOMB!!! Extra long camis, shirts and workout clothes, most for 10 dollars and under.
3. First Kick Maternity Leggings, "the softest leggings ever", only $5.99 at Ross, I wear them almost everyday.
Life
4. Dehydrated- Try Cucumber Blueberry Infused water, it changed my life. Just 3-4 slices of cucumber and handful of frozen blueberries, add water.
5. Still feeling sick- Try vitamin B6 25 mg, three times a day. (check with your doctor first). Didn't have this my first pregnancy. It works!!!
6. Tired of being pregnant and never want to do this again (also me). Tell your OB right away. Some doctors have a 30 day waiting period before you get your tubes tied. If you have a c-section, they can tie you up at the same time. If not, you will have to come back for second procedure... "ouch".
Sleeping
7. The Bed Jet. Okay, this was my pregnancy splurge. I'm always hot at night and cold during the day. This jet connects your bed and blows cold or hot air under the sheets! It's like instant relief from my pregnancy desert or freezing tundra. You can adjust the temp and fan level. Finally I can sleep!!!!
8. Pregnancy Pillow...if you haven't gotten one, you are late. I have a found a way to wrap it around me so I can still sleep on my stomach. YAY!
Dental
9. Pregnancy (preggie) Pops and Drops...WATCH OUT. These can have anywhere from 10 g to 50 g of sugar in them. You suck on these all day and you are sure to get a cavity. Rinse your mouth out with water! Try all natural sugar free gum, chewing will stimulate your saliva (I have dry mouth) and help fight cavities!
10. Snacking on crackers and sipping on ginger ale...again. You are putting yourself at risk for getting cavities. Try to rinse with water after, brush 30 minutes after eating crackers, (if you can)... but don't brush too often, you don't want to brush your gums and enamel away. Use Common Sense.
Just A Thought
11. Pre-washed bagged salads are they really safe? Why do they scare us to death about lunch meat? Think about it, have you ever heard of a recall of deli meat? But we all remember those massive recalls on Dole Spinach and other salads. I can remember at least three! You might want to wash your bagged salad again.
12. Stop comparing your bump to other bumps. Every women is different. Everyone shows differently. Your bump is perfect.
Random
13. Do you have a Doppler....out of gel? Try Aloe Gel! Works perfectly. Also, the heart beat that is around 100 bpm is yours...the one that sounds like a running horse..that's the baby ~120-160 bpm.
FYI- Just my opinions. You Helicopter, Crazy, Control Freak Mothers... stay off my discussion. This was not for you.
I thought I would share since I'm veteran mom...well kind of. I have done this before.
Clothes
1. Maternity Stores in the mall are a rip off! $80 for a maxi dress on sale....no thank you.
2. Ross (Dress for Less) Store, maternity section is Da BOMB!!! Extra long camis, shirts and workout clothes, most for 10 dollars and under.
3. First Kick Maternity Leggings, "the softest leggings ever", only $5.99 at Ross, I wear them almost everyday.
Life
4. Dehydrated- Try Cucumber Blueberry Infused water, it changed my life. Just 3-4 slices of cucumber and handful of frozen blueberries, add water.
5. Still feeling sick- Try vitamin B6 25 mg, three times a day. (check with your doctor first). Didn't have this my first pregnancy. It works!!!
6. Tired of being pregnant and never want to do this again (also me). Tell your OB right away. Some doctors have a 30 day waiting period before you get your tubes tied. If you have a c-section, they can tie you up at the same time. If not, you will have to come back for second procedure... "ouch".
Sleeping
7. The Bed Jet. Okay, this was my pregnancy splurge. I'm always hot at night and cold during the day. This jet connects your bed and blows cold or hot air under the sheets! It's like instant relief from my pregnancy desert or freezing tundra. You can adjust the temp and fan level. Finally I can sleep!!!!
8. Pregnancy Pillow...if you haven't gotten one, you are late. I have a found a way to wrap it around me so I can still sleep on my stomach. YAY!
Dental
9. Pregnancy (preggie) Pops and Drops...WATCH OUT. These can have anywhere from 10 g to 50 g of sugar in them. You suck on these all day and you are sure to get a cavity. Rinse your mouth out with water! Try all natural sugar free gum, chewing will stimulate your saliva (I have dry mouth) and help fight cavities!
10. Snacking on crackers and sipping on ginger ale...again. You are putting yourself at risk for getting cavities. Try to rinse with water after, brush 30 minutes after eating crackers, (if you can)... but don't brush too often, you don't want to brush your gums and enamel away. Use Common Sense.
Just A Thought
11. Pre-washed bagged salads are they really safe? Why do they scare us to death about lunch meat? Think about it, have you ever heard of a recall of deli meat? But we all remember those massive recalls on Dole Spinach and other salads. I can remember at least three! You might want to wash your bagged salad again.
12. Stop comparing your bump to other bumps. Every women is different. Everyone shows differently. Your bump is perfect.
Random
13. Do you have a Doppler....out of gel? Try Aloe Gel! Works perfectly. Also, the heart beat that is around 100 bpm is yours...the one that sounds like a running horse..that's the baby ~120-160 bpm.
FYI- Just my opinions. You Helicopter, Crazy, Control Freak Mothers... stay off my discussion. This was not for you.
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Re: My Pregnancy Hacks
Also, welcome to the Internet where anyone can comment on any post they see fit, so don’t try and tell people what to do.
and finally,
Lab Mom (x2): Sept/Oct 2014
Married: August 2015
DS: Nov 2016 (36w)
Baby H #2: July2018 (Team Pink!)
as far as my response to this person I have never seen before I shall let Lucille Bluth say it all:
1) you have posted 3 times total 2 of which have been to create your own threads.
2) you have made zero effort to join or particpate in this community but think we should all accept a random person's advice. when we have been giving that to each other every single day while you have not been here.
3) you havent even tried or have read the "read firsr" thread.
4) you imply you have some vast array of knowledge that you think us other "vet" moms don't have.
maybe actually try to enter in to the community here without posting SS posts and you will get much better feedback
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
tip: dont eat, fish, meat, dairy, protein, gluten, fruits or veggies (listeria obvs) or you will get sick and most likely die. the only safe thing to consume is water but in moderation or you could drown
Edited- so I don’t get a warning again from the admins.
15. If your belly button won't pop back in, you're ready to give birth! Yup, much like the pop up timer on a turkey saying you're done.
16. If you want to give birth early, drink 1 gallon of castor oil, take a 5 mile walk (jogging is actually better), then have sex with your significant other.
17. Don't listen to the nurses at the hospital during delivery. They have no idea what they're doing and just want you to stay longer so your insurance pays more.
18. Tell your husband often that he doesn't know what he's doing since he isn't pregnant, YOU ARE. Men can't sympathize with strong women. In fact, you should probably just leave him now.
*Disclosure: please don't actually follow ANY of this advice.
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
Son-10.5
Son-4
Daughter-2
#4- EDD July 14
bad why would I trust these tips?!