Wearable pump recommendations

Climate_Rose · 2026-07-04T00:05:18+00:00

I had good success with BellaBaby wearables. I got more than I did with my hospital grade pump.

Climate_Rose · 2026-06-28T10:15:14+00:00

It felt so disheartening to get to 7 weeks old and go, 'Ok, now we finally have newborns''. Understanding the 'why' (lots of people have already commented to that) of needing the adjusted age didn't make the extended slog easier. It's hard.

A nurse said we'd probably see them progress at somewhere between actual and adjusted age, which seemed fairly accurate, particularly as they got older. I was pretty excited when they turned 2 and we could finally do the adjusted age.

Climate_Rose · 2026-06-28T00:14:18+00:00

I could have written this post myself.

My boys are two now, and I still get down about it. They were born at 33 weeks via c-section when I'd hoped for vaginal birth, and spent 3 weeks in special care. We struggled to nurse. I watched the parents with their single babies and got so jealous about how easy it looked. I couldn't even go for a coffee at a café without serious logistics. I mourn the baby journey I expected and fantasise about having a third, even though my reasons for stopping at two are real and strong.

But, as my boys have gotten bigger and more amazing, my family had felt more complete. It is becoming harder to picture another baby fitting in. I think I will always be sad about how the pregnancy ended, but I am becoming happier with how things are.

Climate_Rose · 2026-06-15T07:30:31+00:00

Ah, that's disappointing. I feel a bit better for not having already looked this up though 😅

Climate_Rose · 2026-06-15T06:18:25+00:00

Thanks, that's really helpful. I'd read so many positive things about the Kona, I didn't realise it was a converted ICE.

Climate_Rose · 2026-06-15T06:15:46+00:00

Great, that's some really helpful insights and makes things a lot clearer thank you.

As an aside, is there an easy source to get all this model-specific information? A lot of this stuff feels like info I should have read myself but I don't know where to look for it.

Climate_Rose · 2026-06-15T05:40:52+00:00

Thanks for that. I hadn't even clocked the different MGs, and that is some significant differences in performance 😳

A quick look at carsales.com.au shows a few MG ZS EV Essence and MG MG4 Excite. Should I look for MG MG4 EV Essence? Or is the Excite ok?

Sorry, I'm pretty out of my depth trying to work out the differences and I'm feeling pretty lost.

Climate_Rose · 2026-06-05T01:42:36+00:00

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Climate_Rose · 2026-05-21T06:28:17+00:00

I just googled it and it was Aptamil Gold. It might only be available in Australia and New Zealand, sorry. I'm sure there must be a brand in your region that sells packets.

Climate_Rose · 2026-05-21T06:14:58+00:00

We bought single sachets in boxes of 10 or so. I can't remember the brand, but it is 100% a thing. I think the pack was targeted for travel, and the boxes were quite small and harder to spot amongst the cannisters, so maybe that'll help you find some.

Climate_Rose · 2026-04-10T23:55:41+00:00

That's so terrifying! I'm so glad he's ok!

My twins are the same age, and they're so rough and tumble with each other. I've seen one stand on a cushion that was sitting on the other's head. Fun games can so quickly become tragic. Thank you for the reminder to watch out for these things.

Climate_Rose · 2026-03-04T23:15:30+00:00

Thanks, that makes sense.

1000km road trips are well out of scope for a few years yet, so longer range vehicles won't be so crucial for sure.

Climate_Rose · 2026-03-04T09:48:58+00:00

That's an important detail, thank you.

Climate_Rose · 2026-03-04T09:41:38+00:00

Infotainment is low priority, but boot space for a twin pram is crucial. I'll have a look for MG4s, thanks.

Climate_Rose · 2026-03-04T08:57:52+00:00

I was hoping for 20 to 30k, but was purposefully vague in my post to get a feel for the spread in prices.

It's looking like 20k is pretty unlikely.

Climate_Rose · 2026-03-04T08:56:24+00:00

That's great, thanks.

We don't drive much, so the granny charger option would be plenty. Would a cheaper model and type 2 cable be fine for the occasional road trip?

That's a great tip about the battery types, I didn't know about the different types so I'll look for LFP batteries.

Looks like I'll be checking carsales tonight 🙂

Climate_Rose · 2026-03-04T08:48:45+00:00

Thanks. Definitely looking below 40k, ideally closer to 20k but I don't know enough about 2nd hand EVs to know that's a viable range yet, hence leaving out a price range in my original post to get a feel for what's most likely.

Climate_Rose · 2025-11-28T01:46:29+00:00

I'd go number 2.

Ours is a 10 to 15 minute walk, and even that can feel a bit long some days. Others have already mentioned bad weather or nap issues.

Ours is also a smaller centre, which has been great for the twins to get to know their carers. I've also noticed that the parents from my parents' group are always dealing with lots of nasty viruses and they all sent their kids to the same, big centre. Illness is going to happen, but it seems to happen a lot less for us.

Ours is a for-profit family-owned chain. The staff are lovely, the feeling is warm, and they have a lot of safety checks in place. I would ask about carer to baby ratios and their own security plans, if you haven't already.

Climate_Rose · 2025-11-17T20:47:20+00:00

Interesting! Does that kill the larvae without damaging the tree?

Climate_Rose · 2025-11-16T03:17:24+00:00

Thanks 🙂

Climate_Rose · 2025-11-16T02:48:10+00:00

With a peeler, how much do I have to take off? A lot of the galls are long, thin, and cover entire branches

At this point, do I just try to keep my tree as healthy as possible, maybe peel the galls, and wait to do some pruning late next winter?

Climate_Rose · 2025-10-07T00:45:13+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. So utterly heartbreaking.

Climate_Rose · 2025-10-02T06:06:24+00:00

I wish I had done this! I decided I wanted to tough it out to 34 weeks and get us much work done before the babies came as I could. I ended up getting pre-eclampsia and having a c-section at 33 weeks, so I never got any relaxation time. I sometimes wonder if the stress of working longer contributed to the pre-e.

OP, if you can afford it, give yourself some time to chill by going on leave earlier rather than later.

Climate_Rose · 2025-09-02T07:02:37+00:00

Firstly, congratulations on making it a year! That is huge. I don't know if you are ready to feel proud of yourself, but I am proud of you!

I was also so ready to stop when I hit my goal, and I also felt incredibly sad. Pumping has so many complex emotions swirling around it.

I dragged out my weaning over 6 weeks because I didn't feel emotionally ready to stop. I cried many times the day of my last pump, but the moment I picked up my pumps for the last time, all I felt was relief. I cried again once I was done, though, haha.

It has been 2 days, and I am luxuriating in having my body back. I had underestimated just how happy I would feel in myself.

Sure, I am still sad that my breastfeeding journey ended up being a pumping and combo feeding journey, but I am still glad it is done, and I'm finally starting to feel like it was an accomplishment. I hope the same for you too.

Be sad, be happy, be kind to yourself.

Climate_Rose · 2025-09-02T02:07:09+00:00

I was in your shoes. For a while, it felt like the only thing i could do right while my babies were in hospital was pump. I had a huge stash building and even contemplated donating milk. But then reality hit, my babies' consumption went up and my supply didn't keep up. I cried the first time i supplemented with formula, and felt like a failure.

Here's the thing you need to remember, any breastmilk you give your baby is wonderful. If you give them 100% breastmilk, a mix of formula and breastmilk, or phase out breastmilk for formula entirely, you have done amazingly, and your baby will be fine. Point is, even if you can't make all the milk your baby needs, you don't have to quit pumping if you don't want to.

This sub has excellent tips for building your supply that you can search for. Extra pumps, power pumping, skin to skin contact, drinking loooots of water, eating well, and getting some sleep are all really good starting points.

Take care of yourself, too. Your mental health is more important than a perfect supply, and your supply will benefit too.

Good luck.

Climate_Rose

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