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peanutmuse · January 2014

It is Thursday, right?

MindyBadger1 · January 2014

I caved and bought peepee teepees for the sprinkling wee wee. A product I blatantly mocked just a month ago.

BEST THING EVARRRR

megs12914 · January 2014

@MindyBadger1 what are those? I have a little boy and I get the jist that they are for his penis but that's about it.

CeeJC121013 · January 2014

MindyBadger1 said:
I caved and bought peepee teepees for the sprinkling wee wee. A product I blatantly mocked just a month ago.

BEST THING EVARRRR

Someone got me these for DS when he was born and I loved them! I always incorporate these into my gift for new moms now if they're having a baby boy.

peanutmuse · January 2014

I think that chiropractic care for infants is stupid. I can't believe that people actually waste their money on that kind of stuff. This also applies to massage. I've received some info from IRL friends/family about these two things, and it's all I can do to not laugh right in their faces.

ccip82 · January 2014

Solely relying on my experience with my previous pregnancy in the US;

The US has better healthcare than the UK in regards to prenatal care.

Whether or not the UK has better labor and postnatal care I will wait to make a decision until after my delivery...However so far...NOT impressed.

MindyBadger1 · January 2014

megs12914 said:

@MindyBadger1 what are those? I have a little boy and I get the jist that they are for his penis but that's about it.

Little towel material teepees you put over the penis during changing so the baby doesn't pee all over the place.

https://www.amazon.com/The-Peepee-Teepee-Sprinkling-WeeWee/dp/B004UHEYOW/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1388684275&sr=1-2&keywords=pee+pee+teepees

ETA- baby Jack never looks as tranquil as that kid though.

MindyBadger1 · January 2014

peanutmuse said:

I think that chiropractic care for infants is stupid. I can't believe that people actually waste their money on that kind of stuff. This also applies to massage. I've received some info from IRL friends/family about these two things, and it's all I can do to not laugh right in their faces.

I think >75% of adult chiropractic care is stupid. Although I have seen it work wonders in a select few patients.
A chiropractor shared an office with a family doc I rotated with. He tried to fix my migraines by moving the bones in my skull. Um, what? Those fused a LONNNGGG time ago.

MamaP19 · January 2014

I gave DD infant massages before bed as a way to calm her and bond. I wouldn't have taken her to a professional, but it was something I always looked forward to.

Dishylo · January 2014

@ccip82, I'm so sorry you're not impressed. For the most part, unless you can get private health care, the NHS is average at best. It's great not to have to pay for healthcare but sometimes it can feel substandard. I hope your experience with labour and postnatal is better!!

ccip82 · January 2014

Dishylo said:

@ccip82, I'm so sorry you're not impressed. For the most part, unless you can get private health care, the NHS is average at best. It's great not to have to pay for healthcare but sometimes it can feel substandard. I hope your experience with labour and postnatal is better!!

@Dishylo

Thanks, sorry to be such a complainer! I am miserable today suffering from a UTI and the midwife I called told me to drink water and wait to see how I feel tomorrow...

MiaMyPuggle · January 2014

I hate the "help" people offer bc I'm having a baby. It's more of a hindrance than anything. I'm cleaning up after everyone rather than relaxing before tomorrow. Also, everyone can't wait to visit. Bc of this, I will have 6 days total out of the 4 weeks H took off of work bc of the out of town family members that have to stay with us. I'm not happy about the "helpful" guests.

peanutmuse · January 2014

MindyBadger1 said:

peanutmuse said:

I think that chiropractic care for infants is stupid. I can't believe that people actually waste their money on that kind of stuff. This also applies to massage. I've received some info from IRL friends/family about these two things, and it's all I can do to not laugh right in their faces.

I think >75% of adult chiropractic care is stupid. *snip*

@MindyBadger1 -- I totally agree. I can't believe how much people are fooled by it, to be quite honest. I had a friend tell me once that a chiropractor cured her aunt (or cousin maybe?) from cancer. I don't even know how to respond to such ridiculous statements. If someone actually believes that, what's the point of trying to continue the conversation?

megs12914 · January 2014

@MindyBadger1 you have changed my life. For real!

Ljessen13 · January 2014

I hate that my husband goes back to work on Monday and for the rest of my maternity leave I am on my own with LO. I want my help with night shift!!!!!!!! Now when I go back to work in February he will help again but for the next 5 weeks I selfishly hope he sleeps like shit

I know I am a horrible person

sugarland726 · January 2014

I think that people who buy the expensive hands free pumping bra without even trying the hair tie method are crazy and just like spending money.

peanutmuse · January 2014

benjaminsmommy16 said:

I guess my UO is that I love my chrio! And so does DS. My chiropractor doesn't charge for babies, and every time I get an adjustment, he does DS.

Somehow, this doesn't surprise me at all.

twobluelines · January 2014

peanutmuse said:

MindyBadger1 said:

peanutmuse said:

I think that chiropractic care for infants is stupid. I can't believe that people actually waste their money on that kind of stuff. This also applies to massage. I've received some info from IRL friends/family about these two things, and it's all I can do to not laugh right in their faces.

I think >75% of adult chiropractic care is stupid. *snip*

@MindyBadger1 -- I totally agree. I can't believe how much people are fooled by it, to be quite honest. I had a friend tell me once that a chiropractor cured her aunt (or cousin maybe?) from cancer. I don't even know how to respond to such ridiculous statements. If someone actually believes that, what's the point of trying to continue the conversation?

I have this same problem with people who push alternate medicines. My in-laws are big fans and regularly sent me e-mail messages detailing how my father can cure his terminal cancer by drinking lemon juice and baking soda. My in-laws would have been first in line at the snake oil stand.

Similarly, we went through a version to try to turn our breech baby. I do not think that having a chinese medicine smoked across my toes will succeed where 3 adults forcefully pushing failed.

kw42775 · January 2014

peanutmuse said:

MindyBadger1 said:

peanutmuse said:

I think that chiropractic care for infants is stupid. I can't believe that people actually waste their money on that kind of stuff. This also applies to massage. I've received some info from IRL friends/family about these two things, and it's all I can do to not laugh right in their faces.

I think >75% of adult chiropractic care is stupid. *snip*

@MindyBadger1 -- I totally agree. I can't believe how much people are fooled by it, to be quite honest. I had a friend tell me once that a chiropractor cured her aunt (or cousin maybe?) from cancer. I don't even know how to respond to such ridiculous statements. If someone actually believes that, what's the point of trying to continue the conversation?

My uncle is a chiropractor. He convinces his patients to sue everybody and their grandmothers when they are in car accidents. He also (in the past) got mad at family members that didn't want to use his service and PAY for it.

kw42775 · January 2014

sugarland726 said:

I think that people who buy the expensive hands free pumping bra without even trying the hair tie method are crazy and just like spending money.

@sugarland726, my sister had a bunch of FSA money left over last week and got me one. I'm a FTM and I haven't tried any method yet..

Firefly9 · January 2014

peanutmuse said:

MindyBadger1 said:

peanutmuse said:

I think that chiropractic care for infants is stupid. I can't believe that people actually waste their money on that kind of stuff. This also applies to massage. I've received some info from IRL friends/family about these two things, and it's all I can do to not laugh right in their faces.

I think >75% of adult chiropractic care is stupid. *snip*

@MindyBadger1 -- I totally agree. I can't believe how much people are fooled by it, to be quite honest. I had a friend tell me once that a chiropractor cured her aunt (or cousin maybe?) from cancer. I don't even know how to respond to such ridiculous statements. If someone actually believes that, what's the point of trying to continue the conversation?

My son has ptosis of one of his eyelids. It isn't severe, but is noticeable. A friend of mine who works for a chiro commented on one of his photos when he was 5 or so months old that I should take him to a chiro to get adjusted because it'd help his eyelid. Uh. No. It won't.

Sure, it feels nice to get your back cracked, but to be honest, I think chiropractors are quacks, even though some people swear by them. And no way would I *ever* take my kid (even though people claim they don't get adjusted the same way adults do).

mommabird77 · January 2014

peanutmuse said:

I think that chiropractic care for infants is stupid. I can't believe that people actually waste their money on that kind of stuff. This also applies to massage. I've received some info from IRL friends/family about these two things, and it's all I can do to not laugh right in their faces.

@peanutmuse My son was born with torticollis, and a chiropractor corrected it. Much faster and easier on him than physical therapy also. I wouldn't take a baby in for just an adjustment though.

Dishylo · January 2014

ccip82 said:

Dishylo said:

@ccip82, I'm so sorry you're not impressed. For the most part, unless you can get private health care, the NHS is average at best. It's great not to have to pay for healthcare but sometimes it can feel substandard. I hope your experience with labour and postnatal is better!!

@Dishylo

Thanks, sorry to be such a complainer! I am miserable today suffering from a UTI and the midwife I called told me to drink water and wait to see how I feel tomorrow...

@ccip82 - complain away, it's what we're all here for

sugarland726 · January 2014

iamkerryanne said:

sugarland726 said:

I think that people who buy the expensive hands free pumping bra without even trying the hair tie method are crazy and just like spending money.

@sugarland726, my sister had a bunch of FSA money left over last week and got me one. I'm a FTM and I haven't tried any method yet..

You didn't spend any money.

peanutmuse · January 2014

benjaminsmommy16 said:

@peanutmuse

What is that even supposed to mean?

Exactly what I said. That I am not surprised that you take your kid to have chiropractic adjustments.

There are people here who it would surprise me to hear that they take their kids to a chiropractor. You are just not one that surprises me.

litzo27 · January 2014

sugarland726 said:

I think that people who buy the expensive hands free pumping bra without even trying the hair tie method are crazy and just like spending money.

@sugarland726 - oh that's totally an UO in my book! I tried the har tie method, I even cut up an old sports bra to try that and they were both bad - I had to keep readjusting things, holding things, etc. and it made working impossible. Then I sucked it up and bought a hand's free bra and it was glorious!

My UO is that I find posed studio family portraits creepy. Especially if they are hanging on the wall (vs. in an album, etc.)

MindyBadger1 · January 2014

@megs12914 they stay in better if you tuck the testicles in there too. I've been peed/leaked on atleast 15 times. Can't wait until the damn umbilical stump comes off

cja06 · January 2014

I know this will be wildly unpopular, but I roll my eyes every time I hear or see mention of creating a birth plan. And don't get me started on the people who create these elaborate plans and hand their nurses a virtual book of instructions upon arrival to the hospital. I can't help but think that the nurses all laugh internally when presented with a birth plan. I'm all for making sure you, yourself, and your DH/labor coach/etc. know and understand your preferences going in and are able to communicate them appropriately, but the whole birth process is so unpredictable, I just think spending any amount of time creating a birth plan is a big waste of time.

sugarland726 · January 2014

litzo27 said:

sugarland726 said:

I think that people who buy the expensive hands free pumping bra without even trying the hair tie method are crazy and just like spending money.

@sugarland726 - oh that's totally an UO in my book! I tried the har tie method, I even cut up an old sports bra to try that and they were both bad - I had to keep readjusting things, holding things, etc. and it made working impossible. Then I sucked it up and bought a hand's free bra and it was glorious!

My UO is that I find posed studio family portraits creepy. Especially if they are hanging on the wall (vs. in an album, etc.)

No, that's totally fine! I said if you didn't even try it since it is cheap, or probably free. I know I've got a million of those ties around my house. If you tried it and it didn't work for you, then find something else that works. But to not even try it? That's bananas to me.

cja06 · January 2014

sugarland726 said:

litzo27 said:

sugarland726 said:

I think that people who buy the expensive hands free pumping bra without even trying the hair tie method are crazy and just like spending money.

@sugarland726 - oh that's totally an UO in my book! I tried the har tie method, I even cut up an old sports bra to try that and they were both bad - I had to keep readjusting things, holding things, etc. and it made working impossible. Then I sucked it up and bought a hand's free bra and it was glorious!

My UO is that I find posed studio family portraits creepy. Especially if they are hanging on the wall (vs. in an album, etc.)

No, that's totally fine! I said if you didn't even try it since it is cheap, or probably free. I know I've got a million of those ties around my house. If you tried it and it didn't work for you, then find something else that works. But to not even try it? That's bananas to me.

I agree with @Litzo27 in that I also tried all the methods - they all sucked until I got my awesome hands-free pumping bra. It was pure magic. Rocked my world and productivity and happiness improved 100%. Also totally with you @sugarland726 that you should give the cheaper options a try first before running out and spending money. I feel that way about a lot of unnecessary baby-related products (i.e. why should I spend money on baby-sized bath towels - regular ones dry my baby just as well...).

peanutmuse · January 2014

bridefromafar said:

I know this will be wildly unpopular, but I roll my eyes every time I hear or see mention of creating a birth plan.

@bridefromafar -- This is actually (a) discussed a lot around here, and (b) a very popular opinion.

kw42775 · January 2014

bridefromafar said:

I know this will be wildly unpopular, but I roll my eyes every time I hear or see mention of creating a birth plan. And don't get me started on the people who create these elaborate plans and hand their nurses a virtual book of instructions upon arrival to the hospital. I can't help but think that the nurses all laugh internally when presented with a birth plan. I'm all for making sure you, yourself, and your DH/labor coach/etc. know and understand your preferences going in and are able to communicate them appropriately, but the whole birth process is so unpredictable, I just think spending any amount of time creating a birth plan is a big waste of time.

@brideofmar, I have a friend that was due on 12/29 (no baby yet) and I know she typed one up. If I could get my hands on it I would post it for everyone

She is very detail oriented...I'm sure it would drive me BSC if I was one of the hospital workers and was presented with it.

cja06 · January 2014

peanutmuse said:

bridefromafar said:

I know this will be wildly unpopular, but I roll my eyes every time I hear or see mention of creating a birth plan.

@bridefromafar -- This is actually (a) discussed a lot around here, and (b) a very popular opinion.

@peanutmuse - maybe I've overlooked all the discussions and general board sentiment on the topic because I generally avoid it like the plague. I can't believe the number of IRL people who have asked me if I have a birth plan lately.

peanutmuse · January 2014

benjaminsmommy16 said:
I'm just suprised you aren't into chiropractic. I've never met a dancer who didn't love her chiropractor or massage therapist. I'm not saying my chiro will cure cancer or magically make everything better. But he certainly has helped me in many ways.

"I've received some info from IRL friends/family about these two things, and it's all I can do to not laugh right in their faces." This part just makes me think you were trying to insult me/those who do go to a chiropractor.

I didn't insult those who go to a chiropractor for themselves. Certainly, I question its value, but I know some people swear by it -- to each her own.

However, I do think taking an infant or young child to a chiropractor is ridiculous. So yeah, since my opinion that I think what you are doing is ridiculous, I guess you could reasonably be insulted by that. That fact doesn't change how I feel about it, though.

ccip82 · January 2014

tiffy1693 said:

@sugarland726, what is the hair tie method? I haven't heard of this and am interested. I have a hands free bra for pumping that a friend gave me, but I am intrigued! :-?

@tiffy1693

@sugarland included a link in her UO.

peanutmuse · January 2014

esd said:

I don't know if I'm really considered a regular so this might be even more flammable but here goes:

with all these babies being born, I feel like more and more random people are coming out and posting. They're not just posting birth stories; random things too....and I find it annoying.

@esd -- I've noticed a few of them too. There was one today who had posted on other boards, but not really here. But then she offered congrats and other small comments on other discussions today. It almost seems like people like that are trying to create a fake presence so that we won't flame them for drive-by birth stories. I just ignore those ones, personally.

mrsjenni · January 2014

peanutmuse said:

bridefromafar said:

I know this will be wildly unpopular, but I roll my eyes every time I hear or see mention of creating a birth plan.

@bridefromafar -- This is actually (a) discussed a lot around here, and (b) a very popular opinion.

I created a birth plan for exactly 1/3 of my children. And it was only because we were team green with #3. My birth plan basically said "If anyone tells me the sex of the baby besides my husband post-delivery, you will be stabbed."

It worked well.

tootsscott · January 2014

Perhaps it's an UO, but perhaps not. I love formula! I don't know why mothers are so bananas about EBF, even after they give birth. I've talked to so many new moms lately who complain about how they're constantly nursing their LO's and aren't getting any sleep etc... and when I ask if they've tried a formula feed at night time they proudly announce that they are EBF!

.... Okay. Enjoy your sleepless nights!

And FTR, I am breast feeding, pumping AND formula feeding. I just know I'm not producing enough for both and initially HAD to supplement.. now I like formula feeds... the babies sleep best after them!

Edited for words.

FSUNole31 · January 2014

I have nothing to contribute except I agree with being skeptical of chiropractors. I have a girl I work with who seems to have to go all the time and it just makes me wonder about them.

peanutmuse · January 2014

benjaminsmommy16 said:
What exactly is ridiculous about it? Most babies do have something out of whack after birth and adjustments help with that.

Let's back up here. My personal opinion is that chiropractors are quacks. That is just how I feel about it. You certainly can have a different opinion than I have. We disagree on a lot of things.

megs12914 · January 2014

mrsjenni said:

peanutmuse said:

bridefromafar said:

I know this will be wildly unpopular, but I roll my eyes every time I hear or see mention of creating a birth plan.

@bridefromafar -- This is actually (a) discussed a lot around here, and (b) a very popular opinion.

I created a birth plan for exactly 1/3 of my children. And it was only because we were team green with #3. My birth plan basically said "If anyone tells me the sex of the baby besides my husband post-delivery, you will be stabbed."

It worked well.

I had a birth "general idea" and that got shot to hell really fast. My water broke super early and then baby was breech.

Originally, I did not want to know the sex but I caved because DH wanted to know. I am soooo glad I did because I was asleep during my c/s and DH would have known before me and I would have missed the moment. This scenario is part of why I wanted to find out because I knew this was a possibility with my back surgeries.

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