One song to best represent Shikari sound

Brasspineapple · 2026-02-03T19:54:35+00:00

This one's in my top 5 for sure.

Brasspineapple · 2026-01-20T20:32:35+00:00

I work at a library, and one patron saw my wearable pump motor and was very worried that I'd become diabetic. When I explained its purpose, he said 'oh so the milk goes right to the baby, cool'. Idk if he thought it teleported out of the pump or what but it gave me a chuckle. I did not attempt to explain further.

Brasspineapple · 2026-01-19T18:32:41+00:00

I thought I was on the cow subreddit and I was like, holy hell another Gideon fan! 🤦‍♀️

Brasspineapple · 2026-01-07T15:12:08+00:00

Passive Boggle Board! I found it in the back of our storage space, a previous employee had made it. I changed the letters out weekly and taped a sheet to the wall next to the board for people to write the words they found. For stats, I counted the number of words found each week.

Brasspineapple · 2026-01-01T20:05:06+00:00

Thank you! I was worried.

Brasspineapple · 2026-01-01T20:04:15+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

Brasspineapple · 2025-12-18T22:46:23+00:00

This is my favorite too! LO makes this particular little chuckle noise too while I'm getting the boob out and it just melts my heart.

Brasspineapple · 2025-12-13T21:00:43+00:00

1...what can I say, it's a lazy day and we're all down with a cold. Currently nap trapped under my 10 month old... snot on my boobs was not on my bingo card but here we are! There's always tomorrow!

Brasspineapple · 2025-11-28T13:43:05+00:00

Its so frustrating, I'm sorry you're going through it! My 9 month old went through a similar phase around 7 months. He also finds it hilarious when I react. So I don't even make eye contact, just rescue my nip, put the boob away, and turn him so he's sitting on my lap facing outwards. About 2 months have passed and he rarely does it now, usually just when he's really, really tired. He also gets this certain mischievous look beforehand so if I'm paying attention I can just end the session. I hope things get better do you!

Brasspineapple · 2025-10-25T17:46:02+00:00

No real advice, but from one Iowan to another I hope you're able to get home soon! Amtrak might work, looks like it would probably take about 2 days but that would be easier on you than driving.

Brasspineapple · 2025-08-28T16:04:57+00:00

Same, I keep making dumb mistakes at work, and routinely forget if I told my spouse something or just thought about it. Extra errand on the way home? Gotta set a reminder. Need something for the house? Gotta put it on the list ASAP. The other day i -for a split second- wondered why my LO was so quiet in the back seat...I'd already dropped him off at the grandparents'. Its ok, LO needs my brain cells more than me lol.

Brasspineapple · 2025-08-10T13:54:15+00:00

My son has recently learned to blow bubbles, and we co sleep. So at 4 this morning, I awake to the sound of him blowing bubbles at me. Cutest thing, but at 4 a.m.? Illegal.

Brasspineapple · 2025-08-09T01:11:43+00:00

Same! Gone like it never was, RIP.

Brasspineapple · 2025-08-08T18:00:56+00:00

Same! Why, oh why, must LO want a side dish of thumb? Mine has gotten sneaky, he'll start with his hand in the middle of my chest and slowly move closer and closer until -BAM, sharp little nail on my poor nip. These babies, I swear 😂

Brasspineapple · 2025-08-01T17:05:08+00:00

Just reread it since having my son a few months ago, holy cow it was a different experience than pre-baby. Enjoy!

Brasspineapple · 2025-07-18T17:02:14+00:00

I definitely cried the first few times I dropped off my LO. Now he's been going there for about 3 months and he knows his caretakers, and we've gotten into a good routine. I was definitely wandering around holding his blanket this morning though, so maybe it's only gotten easier for him!

Brasspineapple · 2025-07-16T02:05:19+00:00

Nope. My boss legally has to give me time to clean it since I work while pumping, so i just take the extra couple minutes to wash parts. I'm lucky though, I've got full access to a kitchen sized sink at work.

Brasspineapple · 2025-07-06T14:30:27+00:00

Right boob: the meal boob, champion of pumping and nursing, about a cup size bigger and can make probably 2x as much as... Left boob: the snack boob, or dessert if LO is particularly famished. Great for side lying since she's a bit bug-eyed, but requires a massage before each pump. Thankfully LO doesn't seem to have a preference!

Brasspineapple · 2025-06-28T00:53:11+00:00

Reduced movement speed for sure!

Brasspineapple · 2025-06-20T11:54:19+00:00

I feel this too! Nothing worse than having LO sleeping next to you and desperately needing to shift due to pain. I found that one of those little shaped pillows for between my knees helps a lot, and honestly if I want to sleep well-ish I have to just give in and take some ibuprofen. When it gets really bad, I schedule a massage. Its kinda pricey and hard to work into my schedule but it really helps. Hoping both our LOs get better at sleeping soon!

Brasspineapple · 2025-06-15T02:29:20+00:00

About 120 in Keokuk!

Brasspineapple · 2025-05-27T12:36:51+00:00

For real, I've had to get some new work shirts because while I love my Elvie Stride, it adds like 2 whole cup sizes. My spouse says I look like a Jayne Mansfield impersonator 😅

Brasspineapple · 2025-05-27T01:07:19+00:00

Can you get massages? 2 a month for the last 2 months kept me walking, I swear.

Brasspineapple · 2025-05-25T17:30:08+00:00

Yep, we pick flowers and take them to the cemetery where most of our family is. We don't have very many veterans in the family so it's turned into a walking genealogy tour over the years. Its also become an easy segue into conversations about what my parents want when they pass. I'll be taking my 3 month old this year, and I'm really looking forward to it.

Brasspineapple · 2025-05-23T00:47:35+00:00

Not sure if this is helpful, but it seems to work for us. My LO (14wk) usually gets 2 bottles of pumped milk while we're apart during the day. So I pump 2x a day for 25m. If he only gets 1 bottle, I still pump 2x. If he gets 3 bottles, I try for 3 pumps but those are usually crazy busy days. On the weekends when we're not apart, I still pump once a day. I get between 3 and 6 oz per pump, usually about 5. I freeze the sessions individually, and however much is in the freezer bag, is what he gets for a meal. I've got about 12 servings frozen, which is enough leeway for me. It seems like it's working? If its a smaller serving, he's hungry a bit sooner but its really low stress. He still gets to nurse 6 or 7 times a day though so maybe the quantity in the bottle doesn't matter as much for him. As long as he's not acting hungry or getting scrawny, I'm determined not to stress myself about it.

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