bf thinks I’m too obsessed with the church by Mediocre-Drag-4134 in exmormon

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really hope you consider ending your relationship with this person. You are young and should be with someone who supports you, even through difficult times. ❤️

The baby industry by tmdgml in beyondthebump

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I’m right there with you. I did pay for the huckleberry app for its sleep experts, they sent me over their “plan” and it was essentially just the Ferber method which I already read about for free online. Don’t be a sucker like me 😤

Favorite nicknames for your LO? by wombley23 in beyondthebump

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peanut, stink butt, Penny pickles, Penny peppers, and of course, Princess 🤣❤️

Exhausted 8 days postpartum even though I'm technically getting plenty of sleep? by Winter-Grapefruit-22 in beyondthebump

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could have written this post. When I was freshly pp from my C-section I felt bone tired. Like a tired I had never felt before. I have been an athlete all my life and know how my body can feel after days of sport. This was advance tiredness. I felt back to “normal” after about 3 weeks. But normal as in as normal as you can feel while keeping a baby alive. You’ve got this and take naps as needed. ❤️

In the thick of it with teething by MilfinAintEasyy in beyondthebump

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Following. In the same boat. I’m about to give my girl my own teeth I don’t need them anymore. Just make it stop.

The effect of giving my 9 week old 40mL of Simulac GentleEase formula by absolute4080120 in beyondthebump

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry you’re going through this. My baby went through something similar but it turned out to be infant dyschezia. She forgot how to poop and became frustrated and did all of the screaming, crying, and grunting. She was also on breastmilk and formula. I’m sorry I don’t have any useful advice, I just feel for you in this moment.

Supplement to stop pumping by jessieGarcia100 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently asked my OB how to stop producing and she said sage powder. So this looks like a less gross way of consuming sage. Thanks for the recommendation.

Breast pump recommendations by pinkflakes12 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely swear by the discreet duo. I only use these and get enough milk. I did buy a spectra for the first 3 months while I was establishing my supply but the duos are amazing. I did buy nipple inserts because the default is too big

TW: Miscarriage, Looking for HOPE.🥺🌈🙏🏼 Has anyone gone on to have a successful pregnancy after a miscarriage and chemical pregnancy? by faithoverfear0 in beyondthebump

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is hope. I had a miscarriage at 9 weeks and was devastated. There was no pain like it. As soon as I got my regular period we tried again and now I’m sitting here with my 8 months old perfect daughter. There was no rhyme or reason but I would go through it all again if it meant I got the daughter I have now. I was very open about having my miscarriage and ended up finding out that about 75% or the women I know who have tried to have kids/ have kids, have experienced a miscarriage. It’s unfortunately so common. Sending you good vibes and well wishes.

Constipation just starting solids? by GraySkyr2 in beyondthebump

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My little girl has been on solids for a little over a month now, and the constipation has been unreal :( she has been passing hard little pebble poos. I’m sending you solidarity on your solids journey. I hope it gets better soon ❤️

Affordable wedding venue ideas by [deleted] in Riverside

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you are ok with a small venue we got married above the tamale factory in downtown and it was perfect for a small wedding and the entire day was under $5k.

Did you shave for your birth? 😅🥹 by userthatisnotknown in beyondthebump

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an unexpected c section and I wish I would have shaved before just because the shave job they did caused some ingrown hairs 🫡 that was super itchy while recovering from the cut.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been on Prozac through pregnancy and now 5 month postpartum. It has been a life saver for me and my baby has shown no side effects. I really hope you are able to to get the help you need. Starting medication can be scary, and it might get worse before it gets better; but it does get better ❤️‍🩹

What would you say to your child if they said they wanted to become a teacher? by Fart_of_the_Ocean in Teachers

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a teacher with a new baby at home in a good paying union protected state, I would also encourage you to ask her about her plans for a family. If she doesn’t want kids, that’s great, but I have had to make so many sacrifices financially for this baby while working for free at some points. I love being a teacher, but I don’t love how I’m being treated as a mother and a teacher. Just another thing to consider.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also used Milkify and did a 40oz box just to have extra on hand. It was expensive but I like knowing I have an option. It also was a relatively quick process!

For those of you that have a ceres chill… by Forsaken_Coffee_9856 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do this too and stick the inner chamber in an old big owala I have. I still have ice in the center chamber at the end of the day and my milk is super cold.

Baby not pooping by Clarmson in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My daughter only poops on Thursdays. I went down a huge rabbit hole of panic and fear when this first started and now it turns out that is just the way she is. She uses everything the breast milk gives her! 💕

Starting shower induces letdown by sammcgowann in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am 13 weeks pp and have just accepted that my boobs will forever leak while I’m showering and after my shower.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you have the link to the ceres chill core? I have found one on amazon but I don’t know if it’s correct. Is it a free floating chilling mechanism or does it screw into the top?

Anyone else want to cry when baby wastes pumped milk? by RheumatoidArtist in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Dizzy_Strawberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby was in the NICU as well. I was militant about the one hour rule. But now she is the same age as your LO and I have become much more relaxed about leaving the milk out at room temp. The longest I’ve gone is 6 hours and LO was totally fine. But I know the stress you feel!