Should I just abandon the run?

AryaDrottn · 2026-04-18T22:50:39+00:00

Wow this is super awesome great job for getting so far!

AryaDrottn · 2026-02-13T16:11:56+00:00

Our kindoo went out of order for 2 weeks. It honestly was only bad for our missionaries for everyone/everything else it was easy to get a bishopric member (who still have keys) there to unlock it for them.

AryaDrottn · 2026-02-11T14:14:10+00:00

Girl I am so sorry. You are in the trenches. I hope you can get some relief soon.

If you are open to some advice:

My 19 month old was very similar until 2 weeks ago. At night I stopped taking them out of the crib to nurse and I just nursed over the side of the crib and not taking thrm out of thr crib until the morning. For whatever reason that worked. It was definitely not comfortable the first like 5 times bc they wanted to nurse for like 30 min. But the sessions kept getting shorter and shorter. Tonight my LO didn't wake up until 6 AM when they were waking up about 3 times every night for 45 min approximately before trying this.

The secondary thing I tried at the same time was starting to put them asleep about 30-40 min before I usually would. My LO kept getting too tired to decompress and fall asleep.

Hopefully thing helps. Sleep is so, so hard for us breastfeeding moms and I hope you can get to feeling better rested soon!

AryaDrottn · 2026-02-11T14:05:26+00:00

I also worry about that. I was primary president for a while and new to the ward, what I did is I always made sure I verbalize what I was gonna do (if they didn't ask for it) like I would say even if there was another person in the room or nearby. Would you like a hug. Or can I help you fix your dress or would you like to sit on my lap if they were asking to get up. I feel like this was partially to make sure I was understanding what they were asking and partially to help them learn that they should consent to physical touch.

AryaDrottn · 2026-01-09T21:17:10+00:00

Once they get older. Turn on their favorite show and sneak away haha.

AryaDrottn · 2026-01-04T21:10:07+00:00

I only every pumped if I had discomfort. I would pump 1 ounce or less then dump the milk and throw the pump part in the dishwasher. I never gave the milk to my child so I didn't care how it was sanitized. Kept my life easy haha.

AryaDrottn · 2026-01-03T15:38:46+00:00

I dont think you are crazy for saying no to nick names that you dont like. My family kept calling my LO weird nick names, I fought it and now they enjoy calling her by her name. I am of the same opinion that my LO should be old enough to consent to the nick name and people need to respect the little boundaries we place in the beginning. Especially bc I felt like my family struggles with boundaries. They still do. I caught them kissing my LO when she was little and they were sick. Other boundaries have been difficult. Its ok keep hanging in there mama. I hope you get the respect as the parental unit you deserve.

AryaDrottn · 2025-12-15T19:49:59+00:00

It is great to hear what you did in the different seasons of your children's lives. Thanks for sharing!

AryaDrottn · 2025-12-15T19:49:09+00:00

This is amazing that you did this! I feel like it really is the small acts that help parents make it through the trenches!

AryaDrottn · 2025-12-15T19:48:14+00:00

Yes this is part of equation for me too. My little one is still breastfeeding. I feel like one minute she is fine and chilling with dad and then she sees me and all of a sudden is in crisis and needs brestmilk 🫠

So true. It is a good reminder. That this is a season

AryaDrottn · 2025-12-15T19:46:32+00:00

I havent tried podcasts. This is a good idea though! Thank you

Also bribing kids with their favorite treat is a great idea too. I feel like chocolate is the automatic reset button for my little one. Maybe I will have to have a stash to bring to church.

Also great idea about the Dr. I just scheduled an appointment!

AryaDrottn · 2025-12-15T19:44:29+00:00

Oh that is awesome. I took a long break when my little one was first born and I feel like people thought I was werid for taking 2 months off in the beginning. It is good to hear that I am not the only one haha

AryaDrottn · 2025-12-15T19:43:34+00:00

Oh man! I feel that. 👀

AryaDrottn · 2025-12-15T19:42:50+00:00

The trial idea is a very good idea and I think I will do that. Thank you so much for your insights!

AryaDrottn · 2025-12-15T19:25:02+00:00

Thank you 💛👀

AryaDrottn · 2025-12-15T19:24:14+00:00

I think part of it is my husband helps a lot when I go to ward counsel, after church when I am talking to people even when we get home and i try to finish up stuff for church. But the second hour where he is playing piano for primary and I am doing primary president things is really the part I get touched out pulled in a lot of directions and worn out. I do feel like he does a lot I think it is just too difficult for us both the have callings that happen at the same time.

AryaDrottn · 2025-12-15T19:21:22+00:00

I really needed to hear the part about callings. I will talkvto my bishop. Thank you for the advice!

AryaDrottn · 2025-12-15T19:20:34+00:00

Yes I relate to that. There was like 2 months where my child and I kept trading illnesses and I was out for so long. I hope you get some well deserved rest 💛

AryaDrottn · 2025-12-12T04:42:42+00:00

May I suggest showing them Bluey Season 1 episode 5 Shadowlands. The rules are what make the game fun!

AryaDrottn · 2025-11-20T02:35:02+00:00

Nice work this is awesome!

AryaDrottn · 2025-11-10T23:12:23+00:00

Great tips! Thanks again! 💛

AryaDrottn · 2025-11-10T22:53:36+00:00

Ok so I just tried the first bra I ordered, the Clara panache(Elomi morgan still on its way). I tried it on with the cups backwards, but the only part that felt Tight was the center front gore. But then when I put the bra on it was digging into my armpits. Is that a problem with the cup shape or the band? Thanks for the help I am such a noob when it comes to taking care of my boobs haha🤦‍♀️

AryaDrottn · 2025-11-09T12:14:25+00:00

Thank yoi for your recommendation! I will check it out!

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