Stupid questions?

[catbus]

Really stupid question, so I figured I'd start a general post in case other people have their own.

I am very lucky and have needed almost no dental work in my life. I've had two fillings, and my wisdom teeth removed. It's been years since my last filling, and at my cleaning this morning, my dentist and I made the decision to replace an old filling that wasn't done well and has a tendency to trap bits of food. So the stupid question I just thought of: What's the recovery like on this kind of work? Should I just plan to work from home that day, or is that weird/"wimpy"? 

[nessness]

Your mouth will likely be numb for a few hours, but it shouldn't be too painful. I have gone straight back to work after a filling.

[anna7602]

The last time I had a filling done, I scheduled it for the end of my work day, just in case. But I don't remember having any issues.

ETA: I used laughing gas instead of a traditional pain killer. Man, I told my dentist at the time that he looked like Greg Brady when I was on the gas. But, at least I wasn't numb later!

[everafter07]

I don't recall being in pain until the evening, just numb. And very little pain after. I wouldn't go back to work if you have to be on the phone

[Velar Fricative]

I've never had issues with fillings so I could've gone back to work if I needed to (I usually have my appointments at the end of the workday).

[nessness]

My stupid question - how do you change a diaper on an airplane? Or do you, outside of a blowout? DD pooped on the flight and we were starting descent so I just waited to change her, but I don't know what I would have done if she'd pooped earlier - those bathrooms are so tiny!

[Deleted]

Apr 1, 2015 13:52:59 GMT -5 nessness said:

My stupid question - how do you change a diaper on an airplane? Or do you, outside of a blowout? DD pooped on the flight and we were starting descent so I just waited to change her, but I don't know what I would have done if she'd pooped earlier - those bathrooms are so tiny!

There is typically a fold down changing table/tray above the toilet. It's not too bad actually. I liked that the space was so tiny that I could place dd on there and wash my hands without being afraid she would fall.

[catbus]

Thanks, all! I have the appointment scheduled for 9 AM... hmm. Maybe I should see about moving it later.

nessness, once DS pooped on a flight. H changed him in the main cabin lavatory. No clue how; I was impressed. He said it wasn't too difficult. I know that's not very helpful.

[simpsongal]

Apr 1, 2015 13:45:11 GMT -5 catbus said:

Really stupid question, so I figured I'd start a general post in case other people have their own.

I am very lucky and have needed almost no dental work in my life. I've had two fillings, and my wisdom teeth removed. It's been years since my last filling, and at my cleaning this morning, my dentist and I made the decision to replace an old filling that wasn't done well and has a tendency to trap bits of food. So the stupid question I just thought of: What's the recovery like on this kind of work? Should I just plan to work from home that day, or is that weird/"wimpy"? 

I had 4 cavities filled this morning and went straight to work afterwards.  You'll be fine (you might want to eat a good meal before b/c you'll be numb - maybe soft foods later too depending on how sore you are).

[timorousbeastie]

Apr 1, 2015 13:52:59 GMT -5 nessness said:

My stupid question - how do you change a diaper on an airplane? Or do you, outside of a blowout? DD pooped on the flight and we were starting descent so I just waited to change her, but I don't know what I would have done if she'd pooped earlier - those bathrooms are so tiny!

Hopefully there is a changing table above the toilet - but it's not huge, so I don't know ifit works well for older kids. I used a disposable changing pad on it, and gave DD a bag of pretzels I grabbed from a flight attendant before going in there - it distracted her long enough to keep her from wiggling off the table. And lots and lots of hand sanitizer was used, as I *hate* airplane bathrooms. 

[simpsongal]

Q: I'm just supposed to ignore tantrums right? DS frequently wants to go outside or in the basement. I try to redirect but he usually gets ticked off and starts crying, rolling on the grounds, etc. Sometimes I can interrupt him with food or water.

[motzie]

Apr 1, 2015 13:52:59 GMT -5 nessness said:

My stupid question - how do you change a diaper on an airplane? Or do you, outside of a blowout? DD pooped on the flight and we were starting descent so I just waited to change her, but I don't know what I would have done if she'd pooped earlier - those bathrooms are so tiny!

I did it last week on the seat. The baby had a blowout and DD1 was asleep in the middle seat. Not as if I could have taken us all in the bathroom anyway. I just put down a disposable changing paper and wrapped everything up in it when I was done. 

With DD1 as an infant I changed her in the restroom. It was tight and she barely fit on the changing table. 

[shelbyann]

How do you brush a young toddler's teeth? What kind of toothbrush do you use? Do you use toothpaste?

We are still using the silicone training toothbrush that I got when her teeth first came in...not sure if I should upgrade to something more serious. She mostly just gnaws on it anyway.

[teatimefor2]

Apr 1, 2015 13:52:59 GMT -5 nessness said:

My stupid question - how do you change a diaper on an airplane? Or do you, outside of a blowout? DD pooped on the flight and we were starting descent so I just waited to change her, but I don't know what I would have done if she'd pooped earlier - those bathrooms are so tiny!

Most airlines have a changing table in one of the lavatories; usually only super small hopper planes don't.  Just ask the flight attendants when you get on board.   It is similar to a 'tray table' above the toilet that it drops down for the majority of planes. 

If it is just pee, I've also changed him with his laying on my lap when he was really little and putting the diaper wrapped in the diaper bag.  Super easy.  When they are older, I changed my son standing in the lavatory.  

[simpsongal]

Apr 1, 2015 14:07:15 GMT -5 shelbyann said:

How do you brush a young toddler's teeth? What kind of toothbrush do you use? Do you use toothpaste?

We are still using the silicone training toothbrush that I got when her teeth first came in...not sure if I should upgrade to something more serious. She mostly just gnaws on it anyway.

We use a kid toothbrush that's probably from CVS - it looks like an adult one but smaller.  We use Tom's of Maine strawberry toothpaste b/c it's safe to swallow.  We sort of wrestle him down to brush his teeth before bed (we sing "brushing the teeth" in the tune of Beethoven's 5th). We try to let him do it himself, which he likes, but he doesn't do it well (plus, he tries to spend most of the time brushing our teeth for us).  My dentist said not to make it a forceful activity, but he may as well not brush his teeth if we don't do it for him.  Sigh.

[mae141]

Apr 1, 2015 14:07:15 GMT -5 shelbyann said:

How do you brush a young toddler's teeth? What kind of toothbrush do you use? Do you use toothpaste?

We are still using the silicone training toothbrush that I got when her teeth first came in...not sure if I should upgrade to something more serious. She mostly just gnaws on it anyway.

Our pedi said the new recommendation is to use regular toothpaste with fluoride, but to use a tiny amount, like the size of a grain of rice. We use a regular type toothbrush that's baby size. DH has some song he sings to DD while he brushes her teeth and she loves it (for now, I'll probably jinx it by typing this).  

[eponinepontmercy]

Apr 1, 2015 14:26:28 GMT -5 @charky said:

I have an embarrassingly stupid question and have been waiting for this thread.

Should I use tap or bottled water to make formula?



My pumping supply is tanking and I anticipate needing to send a formula bottle to DC soon.

Related: Any tips for combo feeding? (Tagging Brie and rbp- I think you mentioned it recently?)

We used tap water, as did her daycare.  If our water tasted funny, I might have bought bottled, but I figured if I can drink it, so can she.

[jeaniebueller]

Can I feed my almost 10 month old eggs?

[smock]

Apr 1, 2015 14:38:13 GMT -5 jeaniebueller said:

Can I feed my almost 10 month old eggs?

Yep! The older recommendation was to avoid egg whites until 1 year, but the current recommendation is to go ahead with whole eggs (unless you have known egg allergies in your family and then you might want to ask your pedi). DD started eating eggs around 7-8 months.

[matildasun]

@vicmo, if you plan on changing at work you will want panniers or something to carry your clothes and toiletries in. You will also want lights, if you leave or come home when it is dark.

[linz]

Apr 1, 2015 14:34:48 GMT -5 eponinepontmercy said:

Apr 1, 2015 14:26:28 GMT -5 @charky said:

I have an embarrassingly stupid question and have been waiting for this thread.

Should I use tap or bottled water to make formula?



My pumping supply is tanking and I anticipate needing to send a formula bottle to DC soon.

Related: Any tips for combo feeding? (Tagging Brie and rbp- I think you mentioned it recently?)

We used tap water, as did her daycare.  If our water tasted funny, I might have bought bottled, but I figured if I can drink it, so can she.

I don't do formula but this is what I would do. I read if you drank it while pregnant then it's ok to use for formula.

[Deleted]

@vicmo, I'm a fair weather cyclist with the option to bus one way if I wuss out (bike racks on the front of the bus). I generally dress so informally that I don't have to change or shower at work. It's usually cool in the morning, so I'm not super sweaty. It's only 5 km for me. I wear a backpack for my lunch and my stuff.

I need to get my bike ready to roll again. It's pretty much dry here, so I really should be biking.

[magpie]

Apr 1, 2015 15:13:18 GMT -5 @vicmo said:

Who here bike commutes? I want to work up to being able to do this occasionally over the spring/summer and I'm wondering if there's anything obvious I should think about. It's about a 9 km / 5.5 m route and we have onsite showers and a well-supervised bike rack area.
@tokenhoser matildasun

I used to bike about that distance to work when the weather suited me.  I dressed pretty casually and it was cool in the morning and a flat, easy ride, so I just wore what I was going to work in without having to change/shower.  Sometimes, I'd wear shorts and change into a skirt if I felt like it.  I either wore a bike messenger bag (because that's what I have) or I would bring my purse/lunch and keep it in a basket that I have on the front handle bars.  My husband bikes to work and wears a backpack.  He also just wears his work clothes (khakis and such).  He also has a cargo rack over the rear wheel of his bike that he can bungee cable stuff to if he needs to (but he keeps delicate stuff, like, his laptop in the backpack).  

[estrellita]

@charky we use tap water. Depends on your water but if you can drink it, it's probably safe for baby.

[matildasun]

Apr 1, 2015 15:18:55 GMT -5 @vicmo said:

Apr 1, 2015 15:17:24 GMT -5 matildasun said:

@vicmo, if you plan on changing at work you will want panniers or something to carry your clothes and toiletries in. You will also want lights, if you leave or come home when it is dark.

Follow up - would a backpack work? (Total noob here.) I could also bring clothes etc the day before eg drive Monday, bike Tuesday.

A backpack should work fine. 

[starlily]

I had a filling replaced at around 9am on a workday and was numb on that side until about noon. It wasn't particularly painful.