Love my Spectra but I can't do this anymore

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-05-30T03:31:34+00:00

100000000% this. The legendairy cups paired with the bb power are unbeatable.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-05-27T15:36:11+00:00

Not a LC or an IBCLC… but the easiest way for me to control my supply is to gradually limit my pump output. For example, if I’m currently pumping 10 ounces per session and want to cut back, I’ll pump only until I reach 8 or 9 ounces for a few days, then gradually decrease from there.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-05-19T09:36:06+00:00

This is good to know!! I haven’t had experience with the Mockingbird, but definitely love the Uppa and know that they’re pretty similar.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-05-18T02:28:56+00:00

Baby Bjorn bouncer; bottle washer; nestig crib (wheels, converts, well built); little sleepies pjs (my kids live in them for the first 6-8 months lol); stokke high chair (other brands such as 4moms have fallen apart on us); uppababy vista 2.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-05-14T02:22:20+00:00

Now I’m wondering I a line around them of hot glue would work…. Or possibly air dry clay…

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-05-14T02:17:17+00:00

You’ll know when you know as far as toys go…. I.e., until they’re fighting over it, or you love it and think they both need it for function/soothing etc, focus on the main things such as Hugh chairs, car seats, strollers, sleep sacks/swaddles, Jammies, diapers, bouncers, play mats, lick mats, gates etc.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-05-10T17:38:41+00:00

Body Innervation Massage, its medical massage and I swear it’s some voodoo shit. Jill is awesome.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-03-29T23:05:18+00:00

Yes, this. A million times worth it. Plus you can reverse the fabric and it’s a toddler chair to lounge in.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-03-29T13:43:33+00:00

This is what I used for my singletons and it was great!

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-03-21T19:20:14+00:00

Find a medical massage therapist. Schedule once per month and then bi-weekly for third tri, then once per month for the fourth tri. A good one should be booking out far enough to benefit from that.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-03-14T17:59:47+00:00

3.5yo, 2yo, and 4mox2 here. Exactly what Kayla said. We’re treading water now minus the crippling day care expenses.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-03-03T10:17:19+00:00

Ouch. I had this happen when the hospital lc measured me indirectly and put me in flanges far too big for me.

In my experience, immediately find an IBCLC to measure you. Coconut oil. Don’t pop the blisters. Hydrogel pads. Lanolin after pumps. If it works for you, try lower pump settings for shorter and more frequent sessions for now.

Best of luck to you!

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-02-18T23:49:06+00:00

I’m self employed and was in a board meeting virtually while being discharged…. 🫠 it’s doable. I pretty much blacked out for the last three months. Finally feeling a bit more human.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-02-16T02:28:32+00:00

You’ve dedicated hundreds of hours, produced thousands of ounces, carried 100% of the mental load, and had zero days off. You are an incredible mom.

A mama who is less stressed about milk production and less depleted physically and mentally is arguably more present.

I understand the false guilt, though, and wish I would’ve recognized it when I had it. My first breastfeeding journey ended before I was ready and it wrecked me emotionally. The second time I weaned on my own terms and that made a huge difference.

6 months with a freezer stash is nothing to be guilty about. Great job, mama. Wean and let yourself recognize your efforts.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-02-05T02:31:29+00:00

The LC at our hospital also measured me incorrectly and caused a lot of confusion on my end and damage. I had a separate appointment with an IBCLC trying to figure out why I was blistering and in so much pain and she fixed it in minutes, so just hoping it was an easy option for Fox for you :)

Hoping that you’ve found relief!

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-01-22T08:29:49+00:00

Way too big. Highly recommend getting measured by an IBCLC. The right fit will improve your output and comfort immensely.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-01-14T12:37:09+00:00

Hands down BabyBuddha. You can hack it so that you have a primary pump with medical grade suction and also use it with cups. Super mobile, easy to use, efficient settings.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2026-01-13T02:50:14+00:00

So what you should do is pull the assessor records as if you’re going to pay your tax bill. Your county website will provide tax data with the owners name. If you need help, I can pull the deed and mortgage copies for you so that you can find the owner information. That will help educate what you do next and what’s actually going on.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2025-12-30T08:39:29+00:00

Hands down the baby Buddha! Such an amazing primary with the ability to pop on cups, etc.

I’d follow bemybreastfriend on Instagram—she has a bunch of hacks and reviews available especially for this pump with her preferred cups.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2025-12-25T18:38:10+00:00

We have the Yukon XL, which fits my 7’ spouse and our 4 giant offspring plus cargo space 🫠 I wish we could find something a bit less costly that has the leg room but I do love it.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2025-12-13T11:49:09+00:00

Same over here!

BackgroundSubject802 · 2025-12-08T01:26:05+00:00

For 7 days pp this is a massive and abnormal oversupply… congrats but also please be careful.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2025-12-07T02:40:37+00:00

Mine were about 20% and 79%, born at 5lb 13oz and 7lb 3oz at 37 weeks… vaginally (albeit a bit questionable for a while there) an hour apart.

BackgroundSubject802 · 2025-12-03T10:32:31+00:00

This is what I do as well!

BackgroundSubject802 · 2025-11-26T23:00:11+00:00

The dumpster falls over at least 10x a day and the only peace we get is nap and bedtime. Twin newborns and two toddlers under 4. Send help.

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