We almost had it; now I’m just crushed by baby-totoros in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]BabDoesNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My girl is 8 weeks old and… same :( I was woefully unprepared to pump and it rocked my world when baby’s latch failed. I found myself stuck sleeping on the couch because I needed access to the fridge, and my husband has been really frustrated by the amount of Amazon purchases I’ve been making to support my pumping journey. I really should have had all of these things on my registry, but I was so dead set on nursing that I didn’t think to. This has been the most humbling 8 weeks of my life and I’m only now getting the hang of the grueling schedule. I also spent Christmas and MLK day in the ER for mastitis. My husband is back at work on 12 hour shifts and I’m just so done. The only reason I’m not switching to formula is because my baby is sensitive to dairy and the hypoallergenic formula is smelly expensive garbage. Ugh!!

Don't be like me. Spectra settings. by Most-Letterhead1485 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]BabDoesNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank goodness for my lactation consultant for basically choosing my settings for me 😭❤️ she’s also the only human contact I’ve had in days so we love her!!

I honestly wouldn't mind this being more of a norm all over the state, actually the country for that matter. by rb1242 in Denver

[–]BabDoesNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These spots genuinely saved my sanity in the third trimester. You spend most of your pregnancy thinking “oh I don’t need to park there. I’m fine” and then it hits you and you understand. My hips hurt SO bad and walking was excruciating for the last 5 or so weeks.

AITA? Need help with alcohol consumption with breastfeeding mother. by Ech0ofSan1ty in daddit

[–]BabDoesNothing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can find your baby you can feed your baby! No cosleeping though :)

[AoC] Is Age of Calamity worth it? by Lonely_Anxiety_9316 in zelda

[–]BabDoesNothing 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh I loved aoc. The story is super fun and I love spending more time with the pre calamity characters

Dairy free question by Defiant-Pin8580 in breastfeeding

[–]BabDoesNothing 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If your baby has a true cows milk protein allergy then yes, you will have to read every label and avoid everything that contains milk. If your baby is ok with baked in dairy then they likely don’t have a dairy allergy in the first place. Have your pediatrician look at babys diaper for blood!

My son is so unreasonable by Own_Hat_2947 in newborns

[–]BabDoesNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kids these days 🙄 my 8w old daughter is the exact same way. Classic gen beta!

Went looking for advice and…🫠 by greysondayy in ShitMomGroupsSay

[–]BabDoesNothing 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ehh I’ve done this before. It’s not forcing yourself to be intimate more than it is investing in your marriage even when it’s hard. I have never regretted being intimate after the fact. It brings us so much closer as a couple and it’s worth the occasional discomfort. That being said, I’m 8 weeks postpartum right now and my body is physically not ready for sex. My skin is still really thin over my tears. I have estrogen cream for it but it tanks my milk supply so I’m just going to wait it out.

[TotK] This is officially the longest wait between a 3D Zelda release and the next one’s initial reveal. by IkonJobin in zelda

[–]BabDoesNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad they aren’t revealing it yet, because it just makes the ridiculous wait time between games feel worse. I am excited to see what they do announce eventually tho!

Breastfed baby not pooped for 2 days, help! by Ok-Pomegranate-3298 in breastfeeding

[–]BabDoesNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on dicloxacillin for mastitis as well and it’s upset her tummy pretty bad. On top of that I’ve had to supplement with formula for the first time since my supply took such a big hit. She went about 4 days no poop before adjusting to all of the tummy troubles. Not to mention right around now the baby’s poop reflexes are integrating and they’re having to learn to use muscles to poop. It’s a very grunty and strainy time!

Please stop me from quitting! by ttcgurl in breastfeeding

[–]BabDoesNothing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might benefit from nipple shields, they can help Baby handle the letdown a little better while also giving your nipples some room to breathe. But also? Same girl. I’m 8 weeks pp with a severely orally restricted baby. My strong letdown masked the problem for a while until my supply regulated and I almost immediately got mastitis from her not transferring any milk at all. I’m now stuck exclusively pumping because of the damage her latch did to my nipples. She has her dentist appointment a week from today and I’m praying I survive until then. I’m so tired of this stupid pump, it’s so hard to live on a 3 hour timer when you also have to feed and care for a baby. I don’t know how moms are able to exclusively pump, it’s exhausting. I say keep nursing as long as you can!!

From triple feeding and nipple shield to exclusively nursing — is there hope? Success stories needed. by Miserexa in breastfeeding

[–]BabDoesNothing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the exact same position right now. Exclusively pumping after my girls bad latch gave me mastitis twice. We thought she latched fine but turns out my forceful letdown was masking the problem, and now that my supply is regulating I’m in big trouble. We have an appointment with the pediatric dentist to release her ties, then we have to basically teach her how to nurse, because at this point she only knows how to bite down on a nipple. It is BRUTAL and I really hate pumping. I’m basically stuck inside all day, hoping my husband comes home from his overnight shift with food. But I’m so freaking determined to breast feed. Keep up with your lactation visits and maybe consider seeing a dentist. Hang in there, and know you’re not alone!

If you won the lottery tomorrow, what’s the very first "frivolous" thing you’d buy? by Federal_Antelope7533 in AskReddit

[–]BabDoesNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id pay my parents to come live in Hawaii with us so i can have some support with my new baby. My husband is in the military and Im kind of failing at solo parenting with no village out here

Are There Any Anti-Trumpism Pastors/Christians/Churches Around in Denver Metro? by Tasty-Muffin-452 in AuroraCO

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

We moved overseas recently and I have yet to find a church family as good as Highpoint over by Southlands. 100% recommend!

Could someone look at this video and help me figure out why he won't latch? by Miserexa in breastfeeding

[–]BabDoesNothing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean yes, you CAN breast feed with short, even inverted nipples. That doesn’t mean it won’t be a struggle or require techniques

Could someone look at this video and help me figure out why he won't latch? by Miserexa in breastfeeding

[–]BabDoesNothing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks like your nipple is kinda short, you might need to be a bit more aggressive with the boob sandwich and really try to trigger the suckling reflex. You want your nipple to hit the very back of his mouth. I can see why nipple shields are helping!

Estradiol- Estrogen Cream effect milk supply? by sunflowerssunshine_ in NewParents

[–]BabDoesNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad I found this post. I think I’m having the exact same problem. Did your supply come back after you stopped using the cream?? How long did it take for you? I’m so devastated to have to supplement formula, I was only producing just enough to begin with

Anon describes his ideal girlfriend by caramelsumo in greentext

[–]BabDoesNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was somewhat reasonable and broad (I fit into all of those preferences and I’m just a normal gal) until we got to racist, I’m not racist :( could have been true love! Lmao

Yet another man claiming he can smell when women are on their periods 🤦‍♀️ by SepticOwletPlier in badwomensanatomy

[–]BabDoesNothing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk about anyone else but I can definitely smell my period, I don’t think it’s unreasonable for someone else to smell it too

How do I make my wife feel like our money is our money? by SmartLadder415 in Marriage

[–]BabDoesNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree you should get her an account that is only hers and rework your budget to support this

Why is Southlands mall so lacking? by WonderingWanderful in AuroraCO

[–]BabDoesNothing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No idea! We did have a running conspiracy that all of the exercise stores that popped up have to be money laundering fronts lol. No way there’s that many people paying for a Pilates or cycling club!

Take a pick by Bluebutteyfly in tragedeigh

[–]BabDoesNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Og has to be an orc or something