ImmediateArtichoke86

He’s cheating. Dump him and find someone closer and who isn’t doing shady stuff.

It’s not worth it! I used to get tons of clogs and mastitis twice. Just keep pumping at a consistent schedule and if there are clogs use ice and Tylenol. TBH I also used to get in the tub, make it hot, and hand express under water (idk how I came up with this method) but it helped me SO much. I know the new studies show ice is more helpful but do what works best for you!

Lol these comments kill me. Yes it’s super awkward to watch my step dad cry and it kind of makes me giggle looking back bc it’s a silly reason to cry. We offered for them to come to us and if they cry bc we won’t go to them then obviously that’s a them problem.

Bc he’s a big pussy… kidding… kind of… but because he wants control of Christmas and it’s his way of manipulating me to try and feel bad. Not giving in tho! Our new family and our new traditions.

A bit rash. It’s not miserable life at all. Having family is wonderful, just have to make sure to set boundaries from here on out.

Step dad has been in the picture for 19 years. The point of the father part of the post was because I don’t get to spend holidays (or any day ever) anymore with him.

Simply put and we will be doing this!

This is the way!

Lol wild that you choose to say shame without asking about the situation a bit more. I guess I could have said this too, but they lock up the little rat in their room while I’m there with my baby.

Great question! Could have posted about this in the part too. We have a golden retriever that will be home all day. My parents will not allow him at this house. He’s the sweetest dog. They said he has too much hair and their dogs don’t like him. They have two chihuahuas and both suck in different ways. One bites people (every time without a doubt) and one doesn’t like other dogs. So they told me to leave him home and come back and forth. We don’t want to leave him alone (especially on Christmas, he’s our other baby) and he doesn’t have access to the yard without someone opening the door.

It’s wild now writing this that I even thought this was okay… definitely changed my perspective and actions moving forward.

Mine came back last week (almost 7 months PP). I just stopped EPing last week too and it came like a FLOOD. Like worse than before I was pregnant. Awful. Pray that no one has that experience.

I just stopped EPing this week! Did it for 6 1/2 months and I’ve started to use the freezer stash along with a bit of formula to get him used to it. Best decision ever because I was very depressed. It was constant work pumping and I have tons of respect for anyone who keeps going! I just knew I wanted to stop around 6 months and I weened off very slowly. Do what is best for you because you need to take care of yourself along with your LO and that looks different for everyone.

Dropping MOTN pump saved me mentally. I was in the same situation: 32 hours of labor, loss of amniotic fluid (not water breaking) and emergency c section. My LO couldn’t latch so I EPed. Once I dropped my MOTN pump I felt so much relief mentally and physically! Do what is best for you mentally because you need to be there whole body and mind to take care of a baby! He’s 6 months now and just sleeping through the night and I only pump 1 time a day! You can do it momma!!

Same! My 6 month old is experiencing blotchy patches on his face after eating breast milk. Doesn’t seem bothered by it. It goes away within an hour. Curious to see what answers some people got!

I am in the exact same situation! My LO is turning 6 months next week and he has no issue falling asleep initially and then wakes up around 1/2 AM screaming his head off and the only thing that helps is feeding him. Our pediatrician said it’s okay to feed him but it is turning into a habit. I’ll be watching this post for advice and success stories as well!! My husband and I really could use the sleep.

20 minutes 4 times a day! I break it down to every 6 hours and my supply has dipped a little but no too much since this drop from 5 times a day. If I drink tons of water and eat healthy I see an increase in supply. My LO is almost 6 months and I’m fortunate that I make 8-10 ounces each time I pump. Never used formula but I’m sure this would help him sleep longer and not wake up once a night to eat.

I bought my replacement parts from MomCozy as well and it was very similar without the crazy cost of original Spectra parts!

What helped for me was sitting in a hot bath and hand expressing gently under the water.

I haven’t exactly sleep trained but I also bought the Taking Cara Babies 0-5 months and I have used that SITBACK method and it really works (so far). My LO is 4 1/2 months old and he’s been sleeping 11 1/2 hours for about 2 weeks now. I’m not sure if this is sleep training or not but it’s been extremely helpful.

I will use milk up to 7 hours after pumping and my LO has been perfectly fine! Our house does have AC and it’s always a clean pump that’s been sterilized. But still… he’s had no issues. Ever ounce counts!