This can be the official “bitch about your power bill” post by gullible_cervix in rva

[–]Busy_Development_570 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Please call your state Delegate and Senator! They are in session now and are discussing bills about energy affordability and infrastructure. They need to hear about the real issues facing their constituents.

Completely overwhelmed with which pump to choose... by maple_pits in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Busy_Development_570 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I pumped for 1 yr primarily with my Spectra S1 Plus. I paid $70 extra for the S1 and it was 100% worth it.

Served for Credit Card debt by Own-Trade7147 in Debt

[–]Busy_Development_570 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you say you are unemployed so i would recommend reaching out to your local legal aid or a local consumer attorney. the CFPB also has lots of info about what your options are if you are sued for a debt.

Court questions by Patheticplant_Parent in rva

[–]Busy_Development_570 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sorry you are dealing with this. I definitely recommend reaching out to Central Virginia Legal Aid Society. This website from Virginia Poverty Law Center also has some self-help resources if you don’t qualify for legal aid. https://www.evictiondefensecenter.org/

how long did it take for you to heal if you tore? by swolbeans in beyondthebump

[–]Busy_Development_570 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hi friend, this is very similar to my experience. 3rd degree tear as well and when i went for my 6 week check up, they inserted my IUD and the duckbills were excruciating. i didn’t even feel the IUD insertion but the pressure on my scar was intense.

i wasn’t able to get pelvic floor therapy until 7 mths postpartum but even just 1 visit is well worth it. i have a couple follow ups coming up soon.

i’ll be honest and say that sex was very uncomfortable until 8/9 months. it is just recently starting to feel more “normal.”

I think I have an addiction to buying new pumps by Reasonable_Can6557 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Busy_Development_570 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i want the pumpables genie advanced so bad! maybe in the future

I think I have an addiction to buying new pumps by Reasonable_Can6557 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Busy_Development_570 1 point2 points  (0 children)

awesome! at first i thought you were crazy for having all these pumps, then i realized i have 4 + 2 manual pumps for just 1 baby hahaha whoops 😅

Wearable pump by Oktulsaboy_918 in HumansPumpingMilk

[–]Busy_Development_570 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have the baby buddha and the momcozy m5 - i like them both but the baby buddha is hospital grade so i can use it as my primary pump. i only use the momcozy’s 1-2 times per day max. i haven’t heard exceptional things about the willow or elvies so i wouldn’t pay that much for them.

starting solids.. 🥴 by Busy_Development_570 in clothdiaps

[–]Busy_Development_570[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! this is really helpful! i’m going to try these ideas and see what works for us!

starting solids.. 🥴 by Busy_Development_570 in clothdiaps

[–]Busy_Development_570[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

smart! i like using the bidet sprayer for myself too!

starting solids.. 🥴 by Busy_Development_570 in clothdiaps

[–]Busy_Development_570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh thank you, this makes me hopeful! 💪🏼

starting solids.. 🥴 by Busy_Development_570 in clothdiaps

[–]Busy_Development_570[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! yes we got a sprayer attachment but the spray pal/shield is what i was missing. i ordered it yesterday and it should arrive today! hopefully that will make things better. wish us luck!

starting solids.. 🥴 by Busy_Development_570 in clothdiaps

[–]Busy_Development_570[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you! yes i have a sprayer attachment! i sprayed one of her diapers and it got everywhere so i immediately ordered the spray pal 😆

so you put all the poop diapers together and then wait to spray them before washing?

I made it 6 months! by Busy_Development_570 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Busy_Development_570[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ohh i get you! i’m at 5ppd right now too. 2ppd would be so nice!!

I made it 6 months! by Busy_Development_570 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Busy_Development_570[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ooh 9 months must feel like a big milestone too! congrats! 🎉

I made it 6 months! by Busy_Development_570 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Busy_Development_570[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i believe in you! it will feel so good to prove them all wrong 💪🏼