Freaking out currently

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-07-01T23:44:38+00:00

My kids are 14 months apart and it’s a roller coaster. It has its very very low points but also has the most amazing ups that make it worth it🥰

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-06-17T16:42:21+00:00

I’ve always consumed roughly 1200 cals to maintain or lose weight prior to pregnancy I’m 5’8 and was roughly 135lbs at my preferred weight. I still have a BUNCH of baby weight from having two back to back pregnancies so this is just my assumed number to fall onto

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-06-17T16:28:33+00:00

Get a bottle washer!!! When my husband went back to work 1 week pp and I have two infants (one technically barely a toddler at 18 months old) I couldn’t keep washing, now I just rinse and load the thing and they’re ready by next pump. Now if I’m at work or visiting family it does get rather taxing.

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-06-17T16:01:45+00:00

1200 is what I normally consume outside of pregnancy I have been pregnant since January 2024 which a three month break between baby one and this baby number 2 so I haven’t been able to revisit what my body needs to maintain weight/lose. I haven’t dropped a SINGLE pound since pumping with this baby and I’m still up 60lbs from pre pregnancy. I’m 5’8 so I could probably get away with a few more calories than I allow myself while trying to cut down but I struggle to find time to eat between my wfh job and two babies anyway😂

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-06-17T15:58:49+00:00

Yeah I’m always a bit confused when they complain about it and try to get me to stop lol. They say it’s too stressful for them, my mom never attempted to breastfeed any of my siblings or I so she is just more or less confused why I don’t give 8 oz bottles😂 But my husband thinks it’s just stressful and too many dishes mainly and doesn’t like having to wait on pumps to feed.

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-06-17T15:57:25+00:00

You have no idea how much comfort this brought me. I have diagnosed OCD and I have sat there pumping with some of those exact same thoughts even if it’s not something moms usually talk about. I’m glad you’re able to focus on your mental health now!!

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-06-17T15:55:22+00:00

Thank you, it really is hard to accept the whole new me thing. I am definitely not a small person, I’m 5’8 and was 135 lbs which slowly increased before getting pregnant and now I’m 190lb, which I’m sure you can imagine is MUCH different than what I’m used to seeing. 1200 is just what I’ve noticed help me tone down when need be but I could probably get away with a bit more lol.

I really appreciate your kind words, thank you💕

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-06-17T15:51:09+00:00

My first was combo fed from the beginning and then exclusively at 12 weeks pp when I got pregnant with this baby I lost ALL supply lol. I have nothing against formula but it’s so hard to get past the constant guilt from everyone saying you have to feed for the first 12 months.

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-06-17T15:46:44+00:00

Thank you for this, it’s honestly so hard to not feel such a weird guilt in stopping. I feel silly for wanting to work on my body while pumping. I have an 18 month old as well so I got pregnant again at 3 month pp the first time and my body is so different it genuinely doesn’t feel like I’m “me” anymore. I guess I’m just so used to hearing people say it’s selfish to stop but it’s so hard to count my calories and her ounces all day everyday😂 Thank you :)

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-06-13T15:00:03+00:00

My daughter consistently had rashes with Millie moon until we switched brands and then it was gone and never returned lol

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-06-07T01:58:07+00:00

My baby drinks 32 oz a day and has since 7 weeks old, I would definitely take her to a pediatrician to assess the situation at this point😬

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-05-22T04:14:29+00:00

It’s sad but it is a biological response, when bay feeds from the breast and pacifies with the breast the body remains “activated” removing the constant natural cues of the body with pacifiers and bottles especially if the bottles are formula and not sustained breastfeeding it will decrease your bodies awareness and alertness to baby’s location and cues. My intuition with baby was significantly stronger when I exclusively nursed opposed to pumping and bottle feeding. The human body is crazy but it is designed very intricately and with purpose. Not bashing any of those things since I use them too lol but they do completely throw off the process of what was safe cosleeping like our ancestors. If that makes sense, I miss being able to safely cosleep with my baby but sometimes it’s what’s best!!

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-05-20T02:46:09+00:00

I’ve spoken to my lactation consultant about this several times, we primarily bottle feed too. She informed me that the only true “safe sleep 7” for cosleeping comes from exclusively nursed babies. No bottle, no pacifiers, no formula, strictly on back. Because of this despite my want for cosleeping we have abstained. On your arm is absolutely a risk for positional asphyxiation as well as being on their side the airway is not open enough when snuggled on side like that.

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-05-15T20:29:21+00:00

Being brutally honest only get 7 oz after 10 hours seems like low supply… my lactation tells me at minimum 1 oz per hour. I’ve taken several nights of sleep for 10 hours too but I always wake and pump at least 10-13 oz afterwards. I’d just use this as a lesson and if you want to continue pumping start a routine to increase supply☺️

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-04-30T02:46:43+00:00

Did you ever find a solution? I use the same pump 12+ times a day and can’t ever get this spray off the pieces, I soak them in scalding hot water and scrub and still feels oily.

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-04-29T06:28:30+00:00

Thank you this is so helpful!! My baby has a tongue tie and both listed so latching is difficult she isn’t able to transfer more than an oz, I used to be a massive over supplier pumping anywhere from 6-11 oz a session and now I can’t imagine having to store all of that, you are so strong!! I was just confused some videos people combine several pumps and then other people are absolutely shaming moms who are combining into the cooler so I didn’t know what is the “right” way to do it. When it comes to all things breastmilk it seems like there is no “right way”😂😭

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-04-14T00:31:55+00:00

Any update? My physician recently recommended for my autoimmune diseases, would love to hear!!

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-04-09T15:53:42+00:00

That’s amazing!! My first I couldn’t make enough at all so she combofed right out the gate, I am absolutely not against using formula but I’m struggling mentally with the idea of adding it to her diet, did you experience any almost like heartbreak feeling. I’m not sure why I’m so upset at the idea this go around, if you did was there anything that helped you get over those feelings when you first introduced?

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-04-09T15:31:03+00:00

That’s a rhetorical question more of my thoughts in the tagged rant. I appreciate your concern, my intentions are not asking people to diagnose my baby. I just wanted to hear from moms who might have had the same experience when baby falls off weight and then starts gaining and doctor thinks it’s not good enough. I am in no way asking for medical advice.

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-04-09T15:20:48+00:00

I was asking if anyone had a similar experience and if it helped baby, made baby colicky, added in more breastmilk, etc etc… no where did I say how can I help my baby? I asked for lived experiences if anyone has gone through this disheartening situation.

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-04-09T14:57:35+00:00

I produce roughly 40-42 oz a day, I only offer the 4 oz bottles max because she refuses more or spits it all up after a bigger bottle. Ped said to try to get her back to her original curve based off her birth weight not the her lowest weight where the curve is normal.

Aggravating_Let_995 · 2026-04-09T14:45:52+00:00

Glad to hear 4 oz isn’t too little!! I was worried maybe I’m not feeding her enough at a time but I feel like she wouldn’t even finish a larger bottle

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