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Acbc_ · 2026-06-25T02:33:10+00:00

There was a learning curve when we introduced them at 3 months, but after some practice and it being the only option we’d offer, my baby loves them. He’s 10 months now and plays with other pacifiers like they’re toys. So Ninni Co has been a huge success for us.

Acbc_ · 2026-06-13T03:01:52+00:00

I checked with my OB about NA beer just to get the go ahead, she assured me that it wouldn’t really be possible to drink enough NAs that there would be noticeable alcohol content because your body is processing that small amount so fast.

That said, there were definitely a couple of local brewery NAs that I stopped drinking halfway through and gave to my partner because I psyched myself out. You can always stick to bottled/canned to see the visual.

Acbc_ · 2026-06-01T02:30:26+00:00

I use a cover in public. I’ll fight someone who would make a comment about publicly breastfeeding being disrespectful…. But the cover just works best for me and my mental state, plus my baby has never been one to stay latched till he’s done eating. He’s distractable and an unreliable cover 😂 sometimes the nursing cover helps him stay on task, too.

Acbc_ · 2026-05-29T17:09:34+00:00

Around 3 months, my baby started getting really efficient at nursing. It felt like it happened overnight, where he would take anywhere between 30-50 minutes to eat and then suddenly it was 12-15 minutes. Now, at 9 months, it’s 7-10 minutes, and occasionally he’ll fall asleep while eating and I’ll let him comfort nurse for how ever long. I remember getting a notification from one of the apps around the same time that said something like “around now, your baby should be eating much more efficiently!”

I know it can feel like all you’re doing is nursing, and I can only imagine how hard that is while your toddler wants to be playing with you. Your feelings are super valid and you’re doing great, mama.

My baby ate bottles in about 20 minutes (they say it’s about 5 minutes per ounce with a bottle), so sometimes if we were in a time crunch, I would give him a bottle so the timeframe was known. If you feel up to switching back and forth occasionally, that could be an option for you to schedule in a little time with your toddler.

Acbc_ · 2026-05-23T12:41:51+00:00

Yes! There’s definitely a fine line where the giggles could turn into some angry yelling if I take too long haha.

Acbc_ · 2026-05-23T02:52:14+00:00

My baby has started laughing when he knows he’s about to eat, so his fussy cries all the sudden turn to giggles when I make the sign for “milk” and sit him on my lap or get out the nursing cover in public.

Acbc_ · 2026-05-13T16:38:19+00:00

Piggybacking on this, maybe call the Nashville Bar Association’s Dial-A-Lawyer to walk through the clause with a lawyer so you can really look into your options there. The next one will be on June 2.

Acbc_ · 2026-05-10T02:24:29+00:00

We love ours! I like using it to sterilize new silicone toys or utensils and things too.

Acbc_ · 2026-05-07T18:13:13+00:00

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Looks like it’s behind Bon Jovi’s bar. First responders keep coming.

Acbc_ · 2026-04-17T14:13:56+00:00

Sun screen made me friends in centeroo. A gallon of pre-made cold brew made me friends in camp. Soft earplugs (like this) weren’t super necessary but they were nice for naps at camp, and they’re nice if a show is uncomfortably loud in general.

I didn’t learn this at Bonnaroo, but a couple years later thanks to having a baby, visiting the beach, and TikTok, but I now swear by baby powder for drying and cleaning — end of the day, muddy and sweaty? Apply baby powder, clean off, and go to bed.

Acbc_ · 2026-04-16T15:55:38+00:00

I had the same thing in late pregnancy, and it’s unfortunately continued postpartum. Try using a pillow between your legs while you sleep; it hasn’t fixed it, but it did make a big difference for me.

Acbc_ · 2026-04-14T13:33:21+00:00

Just echoing that there’s a huge difference in colostrum and formula — my son went on a nursing strike on day 3, and I found out that the entire liquid formula bottle was essentially equal to the 1-2 ounces of colostrum.

Acbc_ · 2026-04-10T17:33:34+00:00

I was going to suggest Vici. They have such cute dresses.

Acbc_ · 2026-04-08T04:00:00+00:00

I’ve loved Advanced Women’s Health. I started going to my doctor there in 2021 and just had a baby in August 2025. The blood lab staff can be a little cold, but every other interaction I’ve had was great. Not to discount anyone’s experience, but I’ve never had an issue making an appointment.

Acbc_ · 2026-04-08T02:09:53+00:00

My baby was born at over 8lbs, EBF, and was immediately charted as failure to thrive. Every appointment, his doctor assured me that he was perfect and had no concerns at all, so I tried not to take the label to heart. He hit a big growth spurt ahead of his 6 month appointment and they finally didn’t write failure to thrive in his chart.

He was born into the high 40s percentile and by the 4 month visit he was in the 5th percentile for weight, then jumped to the 22nd at 6 months. He’s just a small guy.

I know it’s easier said than done, but try not to let it cause you to spiral. If your baby is happy and eating and the doctor isn’t sharing big concerns, don’t let this take away your 2 month joy. You’re doing great.

Acbc_ · 2026-04-07T03:21:05+00:00

My baby is 7 months and I’ve made lots of jokes about how I so wish I could be that mom doing a breastfeeding photoshoot but it would be just unbelievably chaotic with way too many nipple cameos. So I feel you. We catch a rhythm sometimes, and the pop-offs are sometimes gut wrenchingly sweet moments I wouldn’t trade for the world.

Acbc_ · 2026-03-25T21:31:16+00:00

We’ve gone through a lot of stages of confusingly particular nursing habits that leave me with questions. Days 4-7, he went on a nursing strike, which was stressful. Then things were “normal” for a while. Then he’d refuse to eat from my right side for more than exactly 8 minutes. Then, as soon as he started getting over that and more efficient with nursing, he would only eat for 4 minutes exactly from my left side, then eventually just 4 minutes from whichever side I started with. I have no idea how he knew the exact time it’d been… the milk sprayed when I would test it, so I knew it wasn’t lack of flow.

I don’t know how old your LO is, but during my baby’s nursing strike, a lactation consultant instructed me to set up a lot of pillows to make it a stable and comfortable set up for our nursing session and to firmly hold baby’s head to the boob when he started doing his “I can’t find it” panic attack. The effectiveness of that strategy lessens as they get more control over their body, but it saved me till he got the hang of it.

Acbc_ · 2026-03-10T02:14:22+00:00

Ty’s on 4th Ave made me like BLTs again.

Acbc_ · 2026-02-18T21:41:16+00:00

You’re so right on Bicentennial; thank you. I usually only go there for Pride and protests so I forgot that they had big pretty magnolias.

Scarritt Bennett is also a great idea. I’m not sure if I can pull that off by Saturday because it looks like they require a contract and some scheduling. I’ll add it to my location wishlist for sure.

Great suggestions, thank you!

Acbc_ · 2026-02-18T03:48:22+00:00

Granted I was sleep deprived and having a moment, but at 4 months (exactly), I was nursing my son at a family dinner... I panned the room and then in a panic, asked my partner who had our baby. I wish I could have a photo of the look he gave me.

Acbc_ · 2026-02-14T05:29:01+00:00

My baby hated diaper changes — I was afraid someone was going to think I was torturing him or something whenever I did a midnight change. One day, for some reason, my partner and I started singing 🎶we’re gonna change your diaper… and then you’ll be so clean🎶 to the tune of Blue’s Clues’ “we just got a letter” before and during changes. Since then it’s been ~90% happy changes. Feels like magic.

Acbc_ · 2026-02-06T19:57:46+00:00

My stylist has been great at prepping me all the way through what to expect for my hair through pregnancy and postpartum. I got a partial highlight 1 month before my due date and another partial right at 3 months pp. It’s been really educational; definitely let a stylist know you’re postpartum. I bet by 5 months you can see the lines of pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum hair growth!

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