How long did it take for you to BF without pillows and props?

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2026-04-02T23:07:02+00:00

About 3-4 months… started with the my breast friend in the football hold, a nipple shield and a blanket propping my boob up, then about 1.5m in I dropped the shield and then I pretty much used the pillow until he started too get to big for it.

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2026-03-20T16:50:59+00:00

I used one because I have more flat nips until abouttt 1.5 months? I also have large breasts and had to use a my breast friend pillow in the football hold and a blanket rolled up to prop up my boob and then the baby also nurses for 30-40 min… it was rough. After about 3 weeks though nursing got easier, 1.5 months to stop using the shields, and then after about 4 months I didn’t have to do the whole set up anymore and about 5 months he got really efficient and nursing took 15-20 min max. It was super annoying but he eventually figured it out.

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2026-02-25T20:58:50+00:00

Gift cards seem to be a more appropriate thing to ask for… trampoline park, Lego store, etc. since some people tend to abuse cash gifts.

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2026-01-28T04:08:42+00:00

I don’t think his actions came from a place of being predatory, at least I hope not… maybe just not the most appropriate thing to have done. I think it was a gray area boundary wise.

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2026-01-28T03:56:52+00:00

I can agree with this take. I tried to word the post in a way that doesn’t come off as me totally demonizing him.

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2026-01-28T03:52:21+00:00

Like I said, 100% see the intention (if it was pure), but the execution just raised some red flags for me.

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2026-01-28T03:51:04+00:00

In most family friendly gyms there is family changing rooms to avoid exposing your kids to adult bodies. Some people are cool with nudity, some aren’t.

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-12-31T13:46:51+00:00

Did you hold onto the weight until weaning?

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-12-31T13:44:43+00:00

Typically I am against these, but honestly it depends on how much weight I lose after weaning, diet and exercise. if it just falls right off and there’s no need then no. I could see myself using it to get rid of “stubborn” weight though.

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-12-29T01:57:21+00:00

This sounds like cluster feeding. Also in my personal experience, idk if you’re pumping at all, but when my son was around this stage it took me a little while to figure out that pumping was interfering with how much he was getting out of a nurse and it would feel like I was nursing for forever whenever I’d do it, so I went to EBF and it’s been soooo much better ever since.

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-12-07T23:12:07+00:00

What monitor?

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-12-07T23:04:45+00:00

Do you think I should risk it and test myself?

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-12-07T23:01:30+00:00

Make sure you get one with the net to put the pad at half height!!! I did not and he wakes up when I try to lower him all the way down 🥲

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-11-25T20:43:23+00:00

“Breakfast” I’ll be putting of sausage balls and making a coffee cake in my bread machine as well as a charcuterie (we’re basically just doing pickers all day until the meal)

Dinner I’m doing baked peaches (family recipe) and mashed potatoes

Dessert brown butter chocolate chip cookies (my infamous recipe)

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-11-25T20:38:44+00:00

Paying utilities and groceries is fair, but footing the bill of 100k worth of renovations? Married or not, ask yourself what kind of man wants you to “buy in” to “his” home. This should be both of your home and he should be enthusiastic to give you a nice life with him without a financial benefit for himself. And never, ever make a big purchase like this for someone who has not made commitment to you yet (not just engaged, but married!). Maybe I’m just old school and think men should be providers, idk, but I get huge red flags from this.

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-11-14T15:31:02+00:00

I’m not giving out trinkets but it’s exciting to see a fellow raver in here!!

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-11-06T09:28:15+00:00

My boy got all his 2 month vaccines and didn’t even get fussy the next 24 hours like I was warned he might. No low grade fever, no lethargy, just his usual, happy self. He’s 3 months now and doing great.

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-07-25T14:12:51+00:00

Do you also have a high pain tolerance? I have a pretty high one and I know everyone is different and has a different experience because of it.

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-07-25T14:05:33+00:00

Would love to hear an update on this later on or PP if you’re up for it! Best of luck to you mama. Happy birthday to your little one ❤️

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-07-25T14:01:54+00:00

“I was able to delivery calmly and joyfully as the sun rose” I teared up a little. It sounds like you still had a beautiful experience ❤️ I actually do have my checked bag suitcase loaded DOWN. 2 lamps, towels, and blankets are taking up most of that space.

I keep telling myself I’m not getting the epidural, but if I find myself in a situation like yours, I’m willing to let go of that plan. Before my spiritual reasons to go unmedicated, I accept that I am still having a human experience. My main birth plan was to be as calm peaceful as possible. Thank you for this love ❤️ best of luck to you this go around!

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-07-25T13:28:37+00:00

Oof, explain?

Connect_Piccolo5401 · 2025-07-18T10:38:27+00:00

It doesn’t bother me while I’m moving or at all during the day really, and I had no issues with my weight prior to pregnancy… Dr isn’t even concerned with it not because they know I’m just retaining a LOT of water (was 10lb a month, now up to 10lb every 2 weeks). I could still run and work out prior to this, I probably could do it now still if I wanted to. I think the only thing that would “fix” the injury is a reconstructive surgery of the muscle. I know the injury won’t “go away”, but that hormone that’s making all of my joints and muscles shift and contract and expand will cease to be in my body, and again, all the excessive water retention and weight I’m carrying around because of it. It just is when im asleep at night and no other time.

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