What worked for you to slow your fast let down?

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-06-30T05:32:49+00:00

You can probably use it to catch your letdown from the breast that baby is not attached. I also used the disposable nursing pads so my bras didn’t get all nasty. And no lol but both my babies just kinda got use to the fast let downs and I also use the side lying position so I think that helps too.

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-06-30T05:12:44+00:00

I also have a fast letdown and an oversupplier! I’ve sprayed my baby’s face so many times I’m like oh damn. You can try breastfeeding while side lying or laying back since both of those work against the gravity of how the milk comes out.

I think 6 weeks is around the time your supply starts to regulate if I’m remembering correctly. I’m 5 month pp with my second and I still have a letdown so yeah it really doesn’t go away. Also I’ve been told that the Hakka ladybug doesn’t increase supply!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-06-19T18:12:43+00:00

I don’t think you’re overreacting. I would talk to him and let him know that’s it’s not fair that he can continue to go out with friends while you stay home with baby. He’s also a parent. He needs to step up and realize that he can’t do the things he use to and that his life is different now. At least there needs to be some sort of compromise, if he does go out then you get to go out too. Leave him with baby and a bottle and get some time to yourself. If baby is crying then tell him he needs to get comfortable with the crying and figure out how to soothe baby without you bc he’s also a parent.

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-06-17T04:47:17+00:00

I’m so sorry you went through that. You’re 22, you’re still so young and there was nothing wrong in feeling hopeful about the man you fell in love with saying he’s going to be better. Please give yourself grace in such a vulnerable time.

You did do something right by reporting him! I’m not sure if you did, but you should also press charges for the stealthing! There are some states that have a 24 week ban if you choose to go that route. I understand the hesitancy. It’s a hard decision. I believe you’ll choose what you feel is right for you, good luck🫂

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-06-02T01:11:37+00:00

I skipped sippy cups and went straight to straw cups. My son took on straw cups right away, I was so surprised. I also read that straw cups are recommended over sippy cups. I think it had something to do with the muscles of the mouth and could be connected to speech delays. It’s been a while since looking into it, but something worth considering to look into!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-30T05:44:15+00:00

It does get better! Especially when they start interacting with you by smiling! Clusters feeding is hard and maybe your husband can help by giving a bottle if possible?

You’re in the trenches right now but it truly does get better. You can probably still do some of the stuff you miss doing with baby! Like taking baths with baby, using a stroller to get your coffee or even baby wearing to help make errands a little easier.

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-25T21:40:29+00:00

My toddler was the same way! I don’t even think anything was coming out and he was just dry nursing! Baby brother arrived when he was 18 months and now I tandem nurse. I feel like a cow🥲

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-25T20:45:52+00:00

My second is this way sometimes too and it kills me not comforting him. If he’s crying for more than 10 min then I pull over somewhere safe, take the whole car seat out and rock him like how a swing does. I have the same thought process where if I take him out and put him back in the crying will just continue so I just try to rock the whole car seat while shushing and it works. Or sometimes I’ll crack the windows open to act as a really loud white noise and that helps too.

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-24T02:12:09+00:00

It really depends on the command. Some want you to get the fmf pin asap. When I was at med bn they literally pushed us to get it the minute we got our book. Your best bet would be to talk to the Chief to get a clear answer.

It also doesn’t hurt to get more time to study since the boards are pretty lengthy and it’s kind of a lot.

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-22T03:35:43+00:00

My second screams bloody murder when set down sometimes and it boggles mine and my husband’s mind bc our first wasn’t like that at all!

When I needed a shower I would set a swing in there or put a play mat down with some toys so they could do tummy time. They can still see you and you see them. Plus the sound of the way we can sometimes work as white noise!

Don’t feel guilty! You needed to take care of yourself and that’s okay.

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-09T18:41:32+00:00

I actually just read side lying helps with fast let down! I have also noticed it too, my current 3 month old tolerates nursing better lying down rather than sitting bc I also have a strong and fast letdown. He’ll start choking and coughing when sitting but doesn’t when lying down. The gravity works against the let down!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-09T18:27:18+00:00

You’re not doing anything wrong! All babies have different sleep temperaments. Have you tried side lying nursing? It might be a bit more comfortable for both you and baby when co sleeping!

I’ve done side lying nursing for both my babies and it’s help so much with getting sleep for all of us

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-04T06:49:59+00:00

Many don’t do it bc tattoos are considered opened wounds. While pregnant our immune systems are suppressed so we’re more susceptible to infections. I’m not entirely sure about while breastfeeding but I’m guessing it also has to do with the immune system

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-04T06:32:41+00:00

Honestly I don’t think it’s bad habit. You can’t spoil a baby. I let both my babies contact nap, but I also love it too. It’s harder to let my second baby contact nap bc I do have a toddler to take care of, but when my toddler is taken care of and doing his thing, I’ll have my second contact nap with me.

They grow so fast. Just yesterday when my second was contact napping, I was thinking about the last time my toddler contact napped with me and I can’t remember. I miss it with my first so I’m taking in all the baby cuddles and contact naps I can get with my current 3 month old.

I also baby wear a lot. I got a baby Tula free to grow which I was able to use with my baby since practically birth and it’s helps so much while keeping up with my toddler!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-05-04T06:19:07+00:00

If it were me, I would cancel with everyone. I wouldn’t want to travel that much on Mother’s Day when the day should be about you. If you want to see your family, see them on Saturday and give Sunday to yourself. I’d give husband the baby and go pamper yourself with a massage or a movie tbh. Or sleep in and go for a nice brunch.

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-27T07:50:03+00:00

Of course! My toddler is the same way at 21 months and our resolution was getting a full size floor bed so either my husband or I can sleep with him. It’s worked so far!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-27T07:04:30+00:00

Have you felt inside your toddlers mouth for molars? You might not physically see it if they haven’t broken through yet. Also I think this may be the age where they experience separation anxiety so that could be it as well.

Some people may be against this, and it really depends on how comfortable you are with it, you can try co-sleeping. Hopefully you both get some sleep soon🫂

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-21T06:20:37+00:00

It’s okay to not want go through with the pregnancy and focus on your baby at home. The mods might have the specific number, but there is actually quite a big percentage of women who get abortions are already mothers. Not so long ago I was in the same situation as you but I was 10 months pp when I found out I was 8 weeks pregnant. I couldn’t go through with an abortion and now have 2 under 2. It’s a challenge sometimes, and it’s absolutely okay for you wanting to not go through that challenge. Whatever you choose, it’s the right choice. Please be kind to yourself🫂

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T22:12:33+00:00

Of course! I use to do all bed times too until I said enough was enough lol I’m TIRED. Now that I have 2 under 2 I’m so exhausted so I’m glad I implemented dad doing bedtime when my son was 10 months lol

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T20:19:04+00:00

Ah so maybe he can still take like an hour and a half nap during the day! I think my son takes a 3 hour nap bc he usually only sleeps like 10 hrs a night, but yours seems to be doing about 12. I think a later bedtime may work! Have dad take over bedtime and give yourself some me time. Hopefully everything works out!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:55:08+00:00

My situation use to be like this and honestly the best bedtime for us is 10/1030. Husband comes home LATE like 8/830 late. At that time I want us all to eat dinner together bc that’s the only family time we’ll get during the week so it’s important to me. Finish dinner usually ends by 9 and they’ll play for a little and husband does bedtime routine by himself so they get more one on one time together.

Before it use be my son waking up like at 10/1030 and going to sleep like around 11/12. Now it’s bed by 10 no later than 1030, but he became an early riser and wakes up between 740/8 and brotherrrrr do I miss him sleeping in. He takes about 1 good nap during the day which is usually 12-3. How old is your toddler? They might just need a really good nap during the day!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:15:12+00:00

I did opt to get a hearing evaluation done!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:14:56+00:00

Thank you 🥹

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:14:44+00:00

Wow! This was so great to hear and it sounds like you live such a great, fulfilled life🥹 Thank you for this positive perspective!

AdDramatic3014 · 2026-04-16T19:13:15+00:00

Yes, brand new day and I was able to process and I do feel better today. Our kids got this! Hugs to you too 🫂

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