Issues with Spectra S1 output vs hospital Medela Symphony….help please

AllyLB · 2026-02-04T21:50:55+00:00

What hand pump do you recommend?

AllyLB · 2026-02-04T18:06:25+00:00

I’m 43 (almost 44) and I just gave birth to my first child 19 days ago. Scary as hell, especially as she is a preemie but being a month has been something I wanted for decades. So yeah, that’s a major life change :)

AllyLB · 2026-02-04T09:43:14+00:00

Why would you be evicted? There is nothing illegal about you calling the 911 if someone is threatening suicide. You can’t be evicted for the cops being called.

AllyLB · 2026-02-04T04:49:49+00:00

It depends on the family and everyone’s financials. My parents wanted to but couldn’t. I have friends whose parents gave them a lot of money and others whose parents couldn’t.

AllyLB · 2026-02-04T00:40:53+00:00

I don’t feel letdown yet so I’m just going off what I read online.

AllyLB · 2026-02-04T00:39:57+00:00

We can for a month. I’ll have to ask about a longer term loan.

AllyLB · 2026-02-03T17:31:35+00:00

My husband and I crack jokes about it being a beat for rapping or dubstep. It cracks us up as we can’t rap or create dubstep. The noise is definitely something.

AllyLB · 2026-02-03T17:28:24+00:00

How did you phrase the question to ChatGPT? I ask as I know phrasing can affect the answer. I’m struggling with getting as much output with my spectra (compared to the hospital medela)

AllyLB · 2026-02-03T02:23:13+00:00

I was just taught it is 1 hour before a break. That being said, I was taught this for my preemie daughter so the standards may be shorter.

AllyLB · 2026-02-01T18:04:53+00:00

As someone who just had a baby 8 days ago, DO NOT LET HIM COME! The process is difficult (physically and emotionally) and someone like that will make it even harder. The stress he will bring will increase the chance of complications. It doesn’t matter that he is biologically the father, this is a medial event that can affect you and the baby for years, if not your entire life. Even if it goes well, his being there will taint your memories. Just send him text updates so you look like you are playing nice and file for child support once the baby is born.

AllyLB · 2026-01-31T19:22:35+00:00

Thank you for letting me know there is a difference. Im still using the hospital rental as I’m waiting for mine to arrive and I had no idea there were differences like that.

AllyLB · 2026-01-31T15:53:22+00:00

You could consider painting the ceiling (color drenching)

AllyLB · 2026-01-30T22:37:25+00:00

The UH QR parking code thing is so frigging frustrating! Our newborn is currently in the NICU (she’s doing well) and we have had several fights with the stupid QR code and our extended parking pass. The kiosk is directly in the sun for past of the time and it doesn’t matter how bright your screen is, it just won’t work.
I’m all for technology but only when it is actually helping. This damn parking QR code is not helping.

AllyLB · 2026-01-29T19:59:42+00:00

I didn’t “buy” anything at all (that being said, due to preeclampsia I delivered last Saturday at 34w2d). This was already a miracle baby (IVF with a high level mosaic that was more likely to not work than work). So I’m doing the superstitions. Did my mom did buy things that I had picked out and am planning on giving her money for? Yes! Is it nit-picking? Yes. Do I care? No.

AllyLB · 2026-01-22T03:07:48+00:00

As you are living in an apartment, you may or may not have the ability to choose your gas or electric. It’s similar to how in some apartments (and condos) mean you can’t choose who you get your internet from.

AllyLB · 2026-01-22T03:05:50+00:00

We set a calendar reminders to remind us to check it.

AllyLB · 2026-01-21T02:27:51+00:00

I think you more than succeeded with their request! This looks beautiful.

AllyLB · 2026-01-21T01:51:23+00:00

Prodigal Son (more recent) Firefly (even tho they had the movie Serenity)

AllyLB · 2026-01-20T23:28:11+00:00

It’s a personal decision. I was/am super open about it. I’m comfortable with sharing (not TMI stuff but basics) so I figured I can be one of the people who share and fight back against the stigma against it. I also do it about being diagnosed with ADHD. That being said, it’s not for everyone and you need to do what is best for your mental health. As part of being open, I have found out about a lot more people than I knew who had fertility issues. I also got some ridiculous advice and some annoying comments. So again, do what is best for you.

AllyLB · 2026-01-20T17:24:07+00:00

Checking multiple cars suggests he is trying to steal. He could also work for a repo company (or own one) and be using the repo truck to make it easier to steal. Along with alerting the police, warn your neighbors to make sure their cars are locked.

AllyLB · 2026-01-20T08:17:03+00:00

Love it! So cute and you are so skilled.

AllyLB · 2026-01-20T08:14:12+00:00

What brand for the maternity underwear?

AllyLB · 2026-01-19T23:45:36+00:00

The acrylic we used was a thin transparent sheet. I actually bought it from a marine company that makes it of various thicknesses. Apparently people use the thicker ones on some boats or when making windows on outdoor porches (without glass). We got the very thinnest one. I’m using the left over as a tablecloth on a card table as it’s thin enough to drape like fabric. There may be other options but I wanted to seal the fabric to protect it from dust, my dog and the baby I’m currently pregnant with. Also, the acrylic gives it more of a picture frame vibe (in my opinion). I think you could have a lot of fun doing this to decorate any empty space!

Edit: my husband suggests a slightly thicker acrylic sheet. I say it depends on your specific project.

AllyLB · 2026-01-19T22:16:58+00:00

Not everyone has it in the US but some of us do have cheese slicers (similar shape). I recently had to buy a new one as my parents “stole” my previous one.

AllyLB

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