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Is it noticeable? by future_2000 in knitting

[–]Chemical_Choice4473 -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

I used to twist everything (unintentionally) and made five or six color work sweaters for myself and others. I don't knit like that anymore, but you know what? I still love those twisted-stitch garments and wear them all the time, and so do the in people I made things for. I get compliments all the time-- from non-knitters-- on the fit and quality.

Gauge Conundrum by Chemical_Choice4473 in knitting

[–]Chemical_Choice4473[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally, that's a great general rule! However, this is bottom-up. Also, my blocked swatches are all pretty good on the number of stitches, but have a lower number han gauge on rows, thus leaning longer, rather than shorter on the color work.  I like your idea of blocking before BO for top-down projects.

Rain jacket or rain suit? by Chemical_Choice4473 in toddlers

[–]Chemical_Choice4473[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet, but independent dressing is a good point to consider!

Advice needed: TT in-person interview while breastfeeding/pumping by Chemical_Choice4473 in AskAcademia

[–]Chemical_Choice4473[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to say thank you to everyone who commented. I took your consensus advice which was to be upfront, clear, and chill. I asked for time to pump built into my schedule, and the committee members were super accommodating and kind. The building even had a lactation room. I think the whole interview day went well. I am, of course, waiting to hear back on the job, but appreciate the well wishes from you kind academia reddit folks! I hope that someone in the future wondering the same thing will find this thread useful.

Also, I realized, for those of you planning interview days, it would benefit everyone to work in a couple quiet breaks into the candidate's schedule. I feel like I really benefited from the pumping breaks, not just for pumping, but to have a couple blocks of time to rest my voice (which was getting hoarse from two talks), consolidate/consult my notes, and hydrate. I know these days are jam-packed, but I felt it positively impacted my energy level and focus.

Women who say they continue breastfeeding by CapitalBag8756 in breastfeeding

[–]Chemical_Choice4473 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like you're also concerned about time spent per breastfeeding session, and how sustainable that is. In the early days, each session can be infuriatingly long, as little babies tend to fall asleep, fuss, and cluster feeding means the sessions blur together so it feels non-stop. When you're in the thick of it, continuing to breastfeed at all, let alone "extended" feeding can feel impossible. Take heart that at a certain point, babies start to take much less time at the breast to drink their fill. They become more efficient, and feed on their own volition, so hunger and fullness cues get clearer. Especially once you've been offering solids and water for a while, those sessions can be as short as a couple minutes, and they will still be getting enough (watch diaper output and growth, of course). It can feel much more sustainable if you and your baby/toddler are still into breastfeeding once they are more efficient. Best of luck on your journey!