u/Hungry-Mix-283

Hey everyone, I am on maternity leave and am looking for the best app to help me accomplish tasks! What are your recommendations? Ideally a free app

Hey everyone! I just had my medical exam for a million dollar life insurance policy last week. I just got my rating and they accepted me at a standard rating. The reason for my rating is because I am an absolute idiot and was out with friends the night before and had drinks (first time post partum and out with friends). I totally forgot that I had the medical exam. I’m irritated that I was accepted at standard as all of my bloodwork came back great. I am a healthy BMI/weight as well with no family history of anything. I’m not sure if there is a way to appeal this type of thing? Or should I just re do the exam…? I’m upset with myself because I’m in the best health I have ever been, yet that came back elevated and it made an impact on my rate! :( Is this normal to have this make an impact on my rating for just this one thing?

Hey everyone! I just had my medical exam for a million dollar life insurance policy last week. I just got my rating and they accepted me at a standard rating. The reason for my rating is because I am an absolute idiot and was out with friends the night before and had drinks (first time post partum and out with friends). I totally forgot that I had the medical exam and my liver enzymes were high. I’m irritated that I was accepted at standard as all of my bloodwork came back great. I am a healthy BMI/weight as well with no family history of anything. I’m not sure if there is a way to appeal this type of thing? Or should I just re do the exam…? I’m upset with myself because I’m in the best health I have ever been, yet that came back elevated and it made an impact on my rate! :( Is this normal to have this make an impact on my rating for just this one thing?

We currently have the Nuna TRVL LX and I love it for running errands and what not! It’s super light weight and it works perfect for going in and out of stores! My husband and I are wanting a more heavy duty all terrain stroller as we live out in the country. We will use this when we go on walks and what not and keep the TRVL LX in our car for errands.

What all terrain stroller do you recommend? Ideally one that won’t break the bank since this is our second stroller! Thanks!

We recently switched formulas from Enfamil Neuropro to Kirkland’s brand. I’m wondering, how do you know if a formula is not working for your little one? He has been on it for about 4 days now. Stools are normal and everything but sometimes mid feed he seems like he is in pain, until I burp him and then he is fine. I have been using Mylicon regularly so I am not sure if that is just the Mylicon doing its work or the formula giving him discomfort? This only happens sometimes as well, it’s not every bottle feed. Afterward, he doesn’t seem like he’s in pain it’s just when he has a gas bubble. I would love it if he could keep using this brand as it’s much cheaper but obviously don’t want him in pain! I just don’t know if this is a normal behavior?

*** He’s also not projectile committing or anything after eating

Hey everyone! Please do not attack me for asking this question. I am supposed to go boating tomorrow. I was so excited as my bleeding had stopped and this was our first big activity this summer since I had my little one/being pregnant. I am so upset as I am 6 weeks post partum and just started my period. Ugh perfect timing!

I believe I know what the answers will be to my question, but how bad would it be to wear a tampon while boating? I haven’t had my 6 week check yet, that is coming up a week from now. I had the easiest birth, no tearing or anything. Also I had minimal bleeding post birth and no complications. I know I can easily just wear shorts on the boat but it is going to be a heat wave and the thought of sitting in a pad while being that warm sounds miserable 😭 I am guessing a tampon is a no go until my check!?

My little man is 4 weeks old today and is eating so much. He’s been doing about 4 oz since he was 3 weeks old. Right now he eats pretty consistently every 2-3 hours but some days he has been cluster feeding. I am wondering if it is possible to over feed him? He hasn’t had an appointment for a while but has one coming up in the next couple of weeks, but I feel like he is rapidly gaining weight. Whenever he gets over fussy I obviously check his diaper and all of the things prior to just offering his bottle. He is pretty good at queuing when he is hungry as well, but I am scared he’s gaining weight too quick

I have a question regarding napping. I know it is recommended that a newborn sleeps in the same room as the parents for a minimum of 6 months prior to moving to their own room to prevent SIDS. My question is, what are we doing about napping? My little man is a month old and sleeps well in his bassinet without issues. I have been putting him in there to nap on his own, obviously I have a baby monitor going so I can watch him closely but I do put him in there by himself so I can try to get some stuff done.

My question is, technically is this not recommended since I am not physically in the same room as him? My husband and I wanted to do naps in his nursery (not our room where his bassinet is), to try to get him used to sleeping in there so it will make an easier transition when it is time to go in his own room. What are your thoughts on this? I obviously do snuggle my babe as much as possible but I do think it is so important for him to nap in his own bassinet/crib as well!

My little man is 3 weeks old and sleeping decent throughout the night. He wakes up every 2-4 hours but after he is changed/fed, he will go down to bed right away (when it is still dark out). I have noticed that as the sun rises he wakes up and after I do the changing/feeding it is very challenging to get him to go back down to bed. I’m guessing because the sun is up?

Our bedroom where his bassinet is in does not have black out curtains, would this help to settle him back down to go back to bed after the sun rises in the morning? Any tips for this?? Also, when did your newborn start sleeping longer stretches? Any tips for this? I’ve heard sleep training works, but he honestly sleeps really well in his bassinet (even for naps throughout the day) so not sure if it’s worth it to work on sleep training or if he will naturally start going longer stretches on his own since he is a good sleeper?

I’m currently strictly formula feeding my 3 week old. So far he is on Enfamil Neuropro and doing fantastic on it. I’m wondering, how do you go about switching to a different type of formula? Once he is done with the cans I have, I would like to try the Kirkland brand as it is much more affordable. Can I just directly change it or do you mix half and half?

I also received coupons in the mail for a good deal on Similac formula, I was tempted to try that as well since it’s a good deal but I’m guessing it’s better to not swap between a bunch of different formulas? Probably best to stay on the Enfamil for now and Kirkland if that’s what we want to stick with? This is my first child so this is all new to me :)

Hey everyone! I am seriously considering getting an above ground pool next summer. I would LOVE an in ground, but cannot justify the expense for it considering I live in Minnesota and can only use it a few months out of the year.

I keep hearing that pools are a huge expense/a lot of work. For those of you with an above ground pool, what are your thoughts on it? Also, roughly what did you spend on yours for the set up and maintenance? I’m trying to justify getting one to my husband but he thinks it is a waste 😭 We have a newborn and would love to have something fun to do in the summer next year once he is older! We have a 4 acre property so have plenty of room for one, I just have to do a lot of convincing to my hubby 😆 Any insight is seriously appreciated :)

***I also have questions regarding the set up, did you go through a company for this or do it all of yourself? I’m not worried about setting up the pool, but more so we will need to level the ground, etc.

Hey everyone!
I just had my little guy about 2 weeks ago. I have only been formula feeding right from the beginning and everything is going great so far! No regrets at all and baby is doing great with it (as of now, although he is still young and things could change).

I have never had a desire to pump or breast feed, which was a big factor in my choice for formula feeding but now that baby is here, I am wondering if it is possible at all to just breastfeed only at night? I’ve been drying up my supply so I’d obviously probably have to pump to get it going again (I’m still leaking)… but once the supply is there again is it possible to breast feed at night or would I have to pump regularly to keep my supply going? Not sure if that makes sense at all? If it comes down to having to pump all the time to keep the supply going I will just continue to formula feed but I just thought I could at night time if my supply came back. I’m not sure if it is possible at all but thought I would ask.

My little man is only 10 days old and is the chillest little guy ever. Everyone warned me that on maternity leave, I’d like never get anything done but so far things have been a breeze with him (I know this could easily change as he gets older).

I obviously am taking time to snuggle him as much as possible, but I also have been putting him down to get stuff done around my house. Moving around and doing other things has been helping my baby blues that started after I had him. I’m feeling guilty putting him down though since everyone tells me to hold him as much as possible since the newborn stage goes by so fast. Should I feel guilty for this? 😭 I obviously don’t want this stage to fly by but I also feel a lot better have a break to do my thing for a while…. I just can’t stop feeling guilty for this.

Hello everyone.
My newborn is 9 days old and I am absolutely loving it. This is my first and honestly, prior to his arrival I was nervous and didn’t think I’d love having a newborn, but I was definitely wrong. My little guy (so far) is so easy. He sleeps all the time and overall is just a very easy baby. I am truly loving being is mom.

Since coming home from the hospital I have found myself crying randomly. My birth went so quick, it honestly was a great birth but everything happened so quick where I did not get to process it. I wish it was a bit slower process so I could have savored it a bit more. I truly loved giving birth (once I got the epidural) and it makes me sad that it is over (for now). The same goes with my pregnancy. I had the easiest pregnancy and I keep finding myself crying that it is over. On top of it all, I am also sad how fast my newborn will grow. I can’t stop thinking about how fast the years will go and how he will no longer be a newborn soon.

I’m not sure if this is a form of post partum depression, but I really hate how sad I am. I should be enjoying this time but I find myself crying all of the time. I feel pathetic for crying about all of these things, when nothing bad has actually happened and some people did not have a good experience like I have had so far. Has anyone else felt this way?? Any advice for how to combat this issue?

Hi everyone! I am a first time mom and my little guy is 5 days old. He has had multiple pee through diapers the past couple of days. Just today, after I changed his diaper, I got him dressed and as soon as I picked him up he was wet from the backside and had pee all over his clothes and on the changing table. I’m not sure how that happened mid diaper wipe? Did he somehow pee from the back side as I was wiping him? I’ve tried a couple brands so far of diapers. Millie Moon and Pampers and have had this with both. We are tucking his penis on as well as I heard that can help, and also I am
making sure the ruffles are sticking out as well. What am I doing wrong!? I feel like an idiot asking this but we are going through so many clothes lately!

Has anyone taken Unisom and went into labor over night? Right now I believe I am in early labor, according to nurse triage. They do not think I need to go in currently, but I have a gut feeling I may end up going in over night based on the contractions I am having. I usually sleep with Unisom as it has helped throughout my pregnancy. Would you not recommend this? I’m nervous I’ll be groggy, but also thinking that my adrenaline may kick in/the pain may wake me up. Thoughts? I’m desperate to try to get a little sleep tonight

I’m due with my first on Monday, and I am randomly getting very nervous. Not even about birth itself just having a newborn in general. Obviously I’m so excited to meet my little guy, but I have no idea what has taken over my emotions. My husband has a very chill demeanor and he isn’t nervous at all but lately I’ve been over thinking everything.

My husband and I have been together for over 10 years and it’s always been just us two. We have had the luxury to do what we want, when we want and I know this is going to be a huge change for us. Randomly I started over thinking EVERYTHING. The lack of sleep we are about to endure, lack of freedom, all of the diaper changes, etc. I also have started over thinking our finances even though, financially we are just fine. My husbands mom is doing daycare for us, so we don’t even have to worry about that financial burden. Truly, I have no idea what is going on right now in my head. I start worrying about one thing, and then jump to the next. I should be over the moon excited to become a mom but randomly this feeling has taken over. Has anyone else felt the way I am feeling? I’m really hoping this feeling will go away…. I feel so bad having these thoughts when I should be so excited to become a mom and meet my little guy...

Hey everyone! I’m due next week and trying to finalize everything I need for baby boy’s arrival. He will be sleeping in the SNOO bassinet that I am borrowing from a friend. Due to the size of it, it will not be easy to move from the bedroom and living room so I am wondering if there is anything you recommend that I purchase to be able to set my baby in that is more transportable? I have a baby swing that he can hang out in but should I get another light weight bassinet? It would be nice to have something to set him in if I need to put some dishes away or something! Dumb question but this is my first so I have no idea what is all out there for options!

Hey everyone! I am due next week with my first and am super excited but also very nervous. My husband and I are very active people. We hate sitting around and not being productive, which I know will change to a certain extent once baby gets here due to lack of sleep and just being busy with our little guy!

I am just wondering, truly how hard will it be to do anything once baby gets here? Everyone makes the newborn stage sound terrible like you cannot do anything at all so I am just trying to mentally prepare myself for what is about to come. I made a comment to someone that I wanted to try to start making sourdough bread on my maternity leave and they laughed and said there is no way I will have time to do anything 😝

I am going to purchase the Nanit monitor for my little guy who is due any day now. I was seeing on Amazon that there is an option for the camera and floor stand or wall mount, OR the other option for the smart baby monitor. It looks like the smart baby monitor comes with an additional screen. Which option would you recommend? Do you think it is sufficient having it run only from my phone? It is an additional $100.00 to have the smart screen as well so not sure if it is worth it or not?