Yeah, belly wrapping isn't weird in some other cultures but that doesn't mean it's good for you. There are lot of things that other cultures do that aren't really healthy or good for the body. KWIM?
Those Tauts things are expensive! I was reading about using a wrap like a rebozo to wrap the belly. I have a wrap. I wonder if I could just do that. I guess that would be more of a pain and certainly more bulky because it's so long that I'd have to wrap it around my body several times to make it tight enough. Or else, I'd have a long tie hanging down. Hm...IDK. I don't want to spend a lot of money on yet one more thing. I don't remember ever feeling like my belly was too saggy or big after birth.
Those Tauts things are expensive! I was reading about using a wrap like a rebozo to wrap the belly. I have a wrap. I wonder if I could just do that. I guess that would be more of a pain and certainly more bulky because it's so long that I'd have to wrap it around my body several times to make it tight enough. Or else, I'd have a long tie hanging down. Hm...IDK. I don't want to spend a lot of money on yet one more thing. I don't remember ever feeling like my belly was too saggy or big after birth.
I woke up in the middle of the night with BLINDING pain in my right ear, so I got up and took a decongestant. Waited 40 min for it to kick in, and nothing. So, I started googling how to get rid of ear congestion. Found a MIRACLE. Basically you do the saline rinse in your nose, but as soon as it starts to flow, pinch your nose shut. Throw your head back, and lean to the side of the ear that's blocked. Sit for a minute. Flip your head the other way. Then BLOW. OMG. So much yellow gross snot came out! I did it for like 20 min at 2 am. So much came out and i was finally able to hear and the pain was so much less. I woke up again at 6 and of course it was all blocked up again, so I hopped in a hot shower and did it all again. Not as much came out but now my ear is crackly and I'm not in anywhere near as much pain. I'm going to do all I can to avoid abx. As of right now everything I'm blowing out is clear but I expect that to change as it backs up again.
I started a thread in my DDC asking for middle name suggestions to go with Dylan. I've been looking and haven't come across anything I can say I like more than Sloan but I still want options. Sea hero warrior is a little too machismo for me. I'd like a middle name that's a little more peaceful or at least not so testosterone laden.
I started a thread in my DDC asking for middle name suggestions to go with Dylan. I've been looking and haven't come across anything I can say I like more than Sloan but I still want options. Sea hero warrior is a little too machismo for me. I'd like a middle name that's a little more peaceful or at least not so testosterone laden.
Have you been given access to a breast pump? Here is a link to helpful video on hand expression: 
She will be just fine. Pump your milk to bring it in, cry when you need to cry, talk to whomever you can. Soon she will be in your arms. I'm so sorry this isn't the happy babymoon you envisioned. Soon she will be with you. Soon. I'm crying for you, mama. 
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