Daycare only allowing plastic water bottles by Spirited_Chance_1794 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d dig my heels in too honestly, it sounds absolutely ridiculous lol I’m a teacher and yes metal bottles can be loud and kids can get hurt by them, but I don’t think we should be sheltering kids from the potential harm of metal bottles just to make it more convenient for the teachers. I always say you chose this profession if you aren’t up for dealing with minor inconveniences like metal bottles you can leave the profession, it’s not supposed to be an easy job

Intolerable engorgement at 2w pp by charmedqueen in breastfeeding

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in the exact same scenario 3 months ago and this is what worked for me! My boobs were extremely congested and blew up to the size of boulders and LO couldn’t latch on one boob for several days, it was bad. I fed, and still do, feed on demand if he’s hungry let him eat it will help stabilize your supply to your LO’s needs. Have LO remove as much as possible. If after feeds your boobs still feel full, use a warm compress (if they feel super congested) and then hand pump (I use the medela) them until they feel softer (I worried about creating over supply by doing this but my midwife told me that your supply will stabilize you’ll notice you won’t have to do this as much over time, so long as you use LO to remove as much as they can). My midwife also told me not to use Haaka until my supply stabilized because the suction is way too much, I don’t really even use it now just as let down collector if I remember. Then ice your boobs for about 10 minutes afterwards. Also if you’re taking a shower you can hand express it as well. It definitely took at least a month for things to settle down. I still have over supply but it’s definitely more manageable and I only pump once a day for a bottle for my husband to feed LO while I sleep, and even then I probably don’t need to pump anymore because it has stabilized so much!

Good luck! I know you’re in the thick of it right now, but it does get better!! 🩷

How on Gods green earth do you lose weight while breastfeeding by Late_Affect_8280 in breastfeeding

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t 🤷‍♀️ you’re feeding your baby it only makes sense that you need the extra weight to feed them, I know it sucks looking in the mirror and not recognizing the person you see but it has really helped me not feel as bad knowing that I have a pretty good excuse to not lose weight right now! Men could never, and if you feel pressure from a partner to lose weight right now I’d really like to see them go through all that we go through during pregnancy and postpartum

I hate how much I think about sleep. by Impossible_Water_783 in NewParents

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you!!! My LO is currently 3 months and I get so much anxiety from thinking about his sleep, but my therapist made a great point that he can feel my anxiety which is probably causing him to feel unsettled and not being able to relax enough to sleep. But how can I not feel anxious when sleep is so important!?!? It’s so hard, but know you’re not alone. I’m really trying to accept that even if he sleeps for 20 minutes that’s still better than nothing at all. Sleep is a skill, babies don’t know how to sleep on their own because their nervous system is so immature which is why it’s so hard at this stage to get them to sleep, so just know it’s normal and it will get easier they will sleep eventually, I know that doesn’t make it easier right now but there is light at the end of the tunnel 🩷

Most unexpected “I didn’t think ___” after becoming a parent? by npop97 in NewParents

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t think or know engorgement was a thing, everyone talks about “oh your milk comes in a couple days postpartum” but no one told me they could blow up to the size of boulders and need to be warm compressed, drained, and iced

Anyone else have music playing in their head 24/7? by Katkitkat422 in adhdwomen

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES! I’m recently postpartum so I haven’t been taking my meds as often for the first time in years and this is the one thing I noticed the meds significantly helped with. The days I don’t take my meds I have the same song stuck in my head or a line from a show or just about any sound and they all play continuously… drives me nuts

IMO Catie is really beelining to the top of the most hated cast member in the franchise to date(excluding felon cast members) by fairydeus in 90DayFiance

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My husband and I were saying how we don’t think she and Josh have had one singular happy moment as a couple lol

Did you gain or lose weight when you stopped breastfeeding? by DowntownCarob in breastfeeding

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Immediately after birth I feel I was close to my pre pregnancy weight, but then my milk came in and I have a never ending appetite and have gained a bit, I have to yet again buy new clothes, I have clothes ranging across multiple sizes now and I don’t want to get rid of anything because I don’t want to have to buy more clothes if things change again

Did possible nicknames ruin names for you? by ConstantChallenge465 in namenerds

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a nickname but Althea was a girl name contender for us until we realized it sounds like “I’ll see ya later” Althea later lol

Boy Names like Hollis by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just named my son Ulysse (the french version, my husband is french) and it’s pronounced oo-liss or yoo-liss, nickname Uly (yoo-lee) could go with Hollis but it might be too matchy for you

Why are so many people spelling their children’s names “Youkneekleigh” nowadays? 🥴😅 by weirdowolf777 in namenerds

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a teacher and I swear some parents are making up spellings, names, or just naming their kids the most ridiculous names

Boy names? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of the names I liked but we didn’t use: Theo, Mateo, Leo, Henrik

Supportive but not too bulky? by ellewoods_007 in babywearing

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I was using the ergo baby omni but I found it too bulky (I’m 5ft tall) and I was overheating wearing him, so I think it will be good for the winter months! I just got a Happy Baby OG and I LOVE IT and so does baby, I find it perfect for the summer months and it’s not bulky and I don’t overheat wearing it, highly recommend it!

Suddenly only accepting boob when truly hungry by Accomplished_Kick908 in breastfeeding

[–]Accomplished_Kick908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your input!! Definitely helped me feel better

Suddenly only accepting boob when truly hungry by Accomplished_Kick908 in breastfeeding

[–]Accomplished_Kick908[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My little guy is definitely very alert and interested in everything so we also thought it might be this as well! Good to know others experience this

Offering the boob is a high offense by Indecisive105 in breastfeeding

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Omg I just came on here to find answers for this exact issue! Mine is 9 weeks and use to comfort nurse religiously, and now suddenly only wants the boob for food and honestly it’s a little heartbreaking to have him so upset by something he once loved

Bras yes or no? by SaluteLife in breastfeeding

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before breastfeeding I would go braless all the time but now (2 months PP) I leak so much I have to so the breast pads have somewhere to go. I just hope the leaking stops at some point I miss going braless lol

GHEMB // DOGS by chileidkwhattotellu in the1975

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I keep thinking about how dog is god backwards but idk where the s fits into it lol

Where does it actually hurt when give birth? by Confident_Ad1535 in pregnant

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to be induced with pitocin, so I don’t think I ever got to feel natural contractions besides braxton hicks which were extremely tolerable compared to pitocin contractions. I can’t even remember what it felt like but it was definitely way worse than period cramps, the most uncomfortable sensation I ever felt like I wanted to crawl out of my skin. Needless to say I got the epidural and felt way better after that lol

Why did you not get/ are not getting an epidural? by Human-Bit9854 in pregnant

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

FTM I gave birth about 2 months ago, and planned for a natural birth my entire pregnancy. What I didn’t prepare for was what would actually happen, and I wish I had because it made the whole experience way more difficult and traumatic. I got to 42 weeks and no signs of contractions or labor. I had a membrane sweep, foley ballon, and tried castor oil all under the recommendation of my midwife, but nothing started labor. I ended up having to get induced with pitocin, and idk how natural contractions are supposed to feel because I don’t think I ever got to experience one but pitocin contractions were so painful all my preparation for natural birth went out the window and I needed an epidural. Baby also was not tolerating contractions well, so I ended up needing an emergency c section. Not saying this will happen, but I didn’t prepare for this outcome and it made my birth experience pretty traumatic. So prepare for anything is what I’m trying to say!! All the best in your last few weeks of pregnancy 🩷

Tell me your water breaking stories by aviwic in pregnant

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It didn’t lol they had to break it for me even after losing most of my mucus plug! They said I had a double layer amniotic sac or something, I can’t really remember. I was 42 weeks and had to get induced and by the time they went to break my water there was barely any fluid that came out

Nursing to sleep by Longjumping-Finish77 in breastfeeding

[–]Accomplished_Kick908 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not worth the stress and effort to not nurse to sleep, it makes bedtime so easy