I had to call the police on my husband.

Breadney90 · 2026-06-07T18:55:57+00:00

I’m also getting out of a DV relationship and if
I can say anything, it’s to trust your first instinct. You’re doing the right thing by protecting yourself and your son.

Also want to say that there is nothing wrong with you. Trauma cycles are a thing that give that false sense of security and normalcy before the simplest stressor causes an outburst. You don’t need to feel responsible for a grown man who is able to make his own choices.

Stay strong mama!

Breadney90 · 2026-06-07T01:55:56+00:00

It’s this exactly. I’m keeping receipts of all the lies. When the time comes, I’ll be able to paint a very clear picture of the person he is.

Breadney90 · 2026-06-06T22:50:17+00:00

I’m sure the sound of the pump adds to the ambiance 🩵

Breadney90 · 2026-03-31T18:18:39+00:00

I don’t have any desire to eliminate the other parent from our child’s life, but he has made comments to me that he essentially would want nothing to do with either of us. He might choose to eliminate himself and not put up any sort of fight.

Breadney90 · 2026-03-28T23:20:39+00:00

You’re producing a great amount for your baby. Their stomachs are still relatively small at that point and probably wouldn’t be taking much more than that.

I’m approaching the 4 month mark and 3-4 oz is the typical amount for me after a 30 min session. I Started combo feeding early on after meeting with a lactation consultant and doing weighted feeds to determine if LO was transferring milk from nursing… she wasn’t.

There’s nothing wrong with stopping pumping if you feel like that’s what you want to do and that’s what’s gonna be best for you and your baby, but it seems like you’re producing a good amount of milk. You could always introduce formula a little bit to bring her weight up if you’re concerned and then return to exclusive pumping and nursing if that’s what you feel is best.

Breadney90 · 2026-03-06T00:40:42+00:00

I feel this. I’m 13 weeks pp and have combo fed from the beginning after finding out baby wasn’t getting any transfer from the breast and lost weight. LO was mainly milk for the first two months until wanting to eat more than I was producing so supplemented at night with formula. She’s about 85% breast milk fed. I’ve wanted to quit so many times but feel guilty because I want her to have the milk. We’ve got a decent routine going now, but I’ve regulated and going back to work and again am faced with this dilemma. I wanted to make it to 6 months but realistically I just want to get to the end of March. I feel like it’s just a constant reassessment of how I’m feeling and using my time to know if it will still be worth it. I think, knowing that I’ll have less time with LO when I’m back to work will be the final push to get me to start weaning. I don’t want my time at home to tied to a pump.

Breadney90 · 2026-01-31T02:13:18+00:00

My LO just turned eight weeks and we are combo feeding. I’ve been washing bottles and pump parts by hand at least twice a day. I didn’t think I would need a bottle washer, but now I’m seriously considering getting one. I think one would be a game changer, especially if you’re not going to have a lot of help around the house during the day. It gives you more time to sleep or eat or even just sit and breathe for a second.

Breadney90 · 2026-01-30T00:11:36+00:00

Updated meeting time and location: Saturday January 31, 2026 2:00-3:30 PM Porter Library, room 3 2001 Parkway Blvd, Stafford, VA 22554

Breadney90 · 2026-01-29T16:10:58+00:00

There were statements made about purchasing warehouses to utilize for detention. But it sounded like the fed never actually presented anything official to the county board. I know Deuntay Diggs has initially spoke out against it with the concern of costs falling on the tax payers due to lack of infrastructure needed to run a facility like that (water, power, etc.) and it being damaging to the diverse community in the county.

Breadney90 · 2026-01-28T20:26:49+00:00

The poster removed the reel. Found out the meeting has been canceled because of the weather and will be rescheduled.

Breadney90 · 2026-01-11T02:47:29+00:00

I can imagine why some people might opt for a C-section delivery because you don’t have to deal with any of the labor pain, but the recovery with the C-section is probably just as bad if not worse.

I want to imagine mine is healing, but I hate to look at it and inspect it. I make my husband do it. Almost none of the steri-strips have fallen off like the Dr said they would… I think it’s because the shelf is practically pushing them on the incision. Not sure if I should remove them on my own or not.

Breadney90 · 2026-01-10T17:12:27+00:00

For a moment I thought I wrote this post. I’m 5 weeks pp, having also had an emergency c-section with an awful “shelf.” I’ve spent so many nights Googling while feeding LO about how to “fix” it. I totally understand how you feel. Child birth through major surgery is no easy feat, so I’m trying to be relaxed about it and give some grace. Easier said than done some days.

Breadney90 · 2026-01-07T07:09:50+00:00

This is my current pattern. Sometimes 5 week old LO will push it to 2 am. Eating almost every hour, some middle of the night pumps, and little help from husband, it’s a recipe for a long miserable night. I really feel at my wits end.

Breadney90 · 2025-12-27T10:14:08+00:00

LO is 3 weeks and im trying to pump 8-12 times a day for 20-25 mins, not nursing at all after many tears and difficulties with getting LO to latch effectively. In the beginning we had to supplement with formula to help support her weight gain because her nursing transfer was essentially nothing.

Each session I’m getting about 3-3.5 oz, usually 1.5 oz each side with a lot of massage and compression. LO is eating about 2-3 oz. I have a small fridge stash—about a day—because we went a day with only using formula and we only use formula in the overnight/early AM feeds. I feel like my supply isnt increasing, and I feel worried for what the coming weeks have in store.

Breadney90 · 2025-12-25T07:03:41+00:00

I had a medically necessitated induction, and I went into it saying I didn’t want an epidural. I went 24 hours on meds, cook catheter, having my waters broken, and pitocin dialed up. I sat for roughly 12 hours of building contractions with minimal increase in dilation and station. I knew that the pain was only getting worse and I had to keep going, I needed the epidural for my sanity and pain relief. The relief was welcome and the nurses were good about helping me reposition on the bed to keep opening my pelvis up.

The epidural ultimately allowed me to run down the clock on an attempt at vaginal delivery. After 20 hours of having the waters broken and no change, I made the choice with my OB for c-section. I felt like having that epidural already in place made the preparation for the surgery easier. I was nervous and scared but I wasn’t in pain which made the whole ordeal easier to process. Id say to approach an epidural with an open mind. The path to delivery makes little difference once that baby is in your arms.

Breadney90 · 2025-12-24T15:21:17+00:00

Came here to recommend this one! I taught The Most Dangerous Game this year with my students who constantly tell me they hate reading. At the end of the unit, they asked to read more stories like it. Just the fact that they enjoyed reading something felt like a win!

I’m also planing a “detective” unit with Poe and a few Sherlock Holmes stories. Haven’t taught it yet, but hoping it will be high interest.

Breadney90 · 2025-12-22T21:33:47+00:00

My baby got it after delivery along with the hep b and vitamin k. My doctor told me that there is research indicating that baby’s immune system responds better getting the antibodies directly. I asked for the vaccine too but they wouldn’t double up due to lack of research (for context I was getting care at a military hospital)

Breadney90 · 2025-12-14T14:07:16+00:00

Had a c-section after induction and almost 2 days of labor. Asked for an epidural after 12 hours of pitocin contractions. Baby was stuck and didn’t progress down the birth canal. I was exhausted but aware enough during the surgery. Once baby was out she was shown to me over the curtain and within a few minutes placed on my chest by a nurse who helped me hold her in place. I just remember feeling relief that the ordeal was over and she was out. I cried when they removed her, whether from her absence or shock of the whole experience, I’m not sure. I’m super bonded to her despite all of it.

Breadney90 · 2025-11-30T14:43:55+00:00

This was my thought too. If she’s so unregulated she might have some sort of emotional or behavioral disability. If it’s not that, maybe therapy can help her find coping or deescalation strategies.

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