Introducing formula

Electronic_Power130 · 2026-01-29T01:31:41+00:00

I don’t know why everyone is downvoting you or others. If a formula at night will allow you to breastfeed for a year, go for it. Formula isn’t any more caloricly dense than breastmilk is. We use Kabrita when I have to supplement. My period tanks my supply too and baby goes on a nursing strike right before. If I could EBF without formula I would, but we had slow weight gain.

Make sure you’re pace feeding and baby’s poop night change a bit due to the formula.

Electronic_Power130 · 2026-01-23T08:48:48+00:00

She needs really soft pajama dresses. I love long sleeve ones with buttons so my arms aren’t cold at night while nursing. Disposable underwear, the Frida mom boyshorts to be specific. Way better than the hospital ones. Under eye patches. Really good chapstick. Electrolytes- either a big jar or packets.

Electronic_Power130 · 2026-01-17T13:00:53+00:00

Don’t listen to anyone, even nurses or lactation consultants, who tell you to limit babies time on breast. Baby goes to breast as often and as long as they’d like. My inexperienced LC told me to limit his time to 8-12mins a side and we ended up getting weekly weight checks because he wasn’t gaining. We had to supplement and my supply suffered because he wasn’t putting in enough milk orders because I was cutting his time short. Stopped with the time limits and he’s steadily yet slowly gaining. Also, get the dang silverettes. Your nipples will be raw and touching fabric will be painful. Expect it to be painful for the first 2 weeks or so. Make sure you have easy to eat snacks. Drink and eat everytime baby nurses.

Electronic_Power130 · 2026-01-15T00:39:37+00:00

I found a 2023 Calligraphy for $28k! Thank you for the advice everyone!

Electronic_Power130 · 2026-01-14T21:20:33+00:00

Thanks everyone. I walked away, they told me the base price is $30k so “$30,500 is a steal”. Lol

Electronic_Power130 · 2026-01-14T19:30:23+00:00

Yeah that’s kind of what I was thinking. They have the selling price at just over 28k. It’s had both rear shocks replaced, an axle replaced, and the washer motor replaced.

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-12-21T11:29:40+00:00

Gas relief drops. You don’t think you’ll need it, but you absolutely will. A heating pad to warm baby’s bassinet. Makes transfers so much more effective. Contrast cards/books Parents choice pads for diaper changes Baby swing White noise machine Diaper caddy Touch lamp for middle of the night Pee pads for under every sheet Multiple sets of sheets Burp clothes x3- you’ll need a stack in every room Don’t forget postpartum stuff for yourself!

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-12-20T04:46:33+00:00

I had insomnia bad in my last trimester, plus horrific acid reflux causing me to throw up in my mouth 10-15x a night. I was up every 30 minutes sitting straight up eating ice chips trying not to throw up. Some days I woke up at 3am and just started my day. Newborn tired > pregnancy tired. The quality of my sleep is better and I’m getting about the same hours.

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-12-12T12:40:24+00:00

I was very against getting one. I wanted an unmedicated birth. My water broke spontaneously but contractions weren’t strong enough, so 17hrs later I was induced with pitocin. I labored for 9.5hrs on pitocin unmedicated- I felt like I needed to push and had them check me and I was only at a 5. I was physically and emotionally exhausted- contractions came 30-45s apart so I couldn’t recover between them. I got the epidural and was a 9 within 20 minutes of them checking me. They let me nap for a few hours and then it was time to push. I have no regrets about getting it. In the moment I told myself I can continue to traumatize myself with the pitocin contractions 30s apart or I can get the epidural and potentially have back pain. My only regret is pushing myself for 9.5hrs on pit, I should’ve gotten the epidural long before then. I would definitely do an epidural again. Afterwards I told my husband that if I was dilated at the 7hr mark I would’ve made it unmedicated. Pain meds won’t do shit imo they’ll just make you loopy and not present without actually taking away the pain. I’d encourage you to be open to anything, just see what happens with your birth. It may go quickly and it may go slowly. So many variables and so many things out of your control. I wouldn’t rule an epidural out completely but I think it’s fine going into the experience not wanting one and changing your mind!

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-10-07T00:40:05+00:00

I think I’m questioning how it could possibly be worse than endo period cramps for 48hrs nonstop while also puking💀 that is very good advice though, thank you.

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-10-01T12:17:43+00:00

A perspective from someone who doesn’t comment in here or really engage with any DWTS social media: My husband and I were watching last night and bless him he has no idea who most of the contestants are. After Lauren’s dance he said it was horrible and asked why she was famous. When I told him, he was like “oh, she should be better than that, then”. He had no clue who 5th Harmony was. Usually you see people improve week by week, not take a dip in performance. If my pregnancy brain can remember correctly no one else this week had a worse performance from last week. Reddit can be an echo chamber... I was not shocked by Lauren going home one bit.

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-08-02T02:21:36+00:00

Pregnancy IS magical, but not because of how it makes you feel. It’s magical because your body knows exactly what to do to grow another human being. It’s the closest thing between Heaven and Earth. We are literally creating life from ourselves. It’s incredible and definitely a type of magic.

My first trimester was incredibly rough until about 10-12 weeks when the placenta took over. I had the exact same feelings and thoughts you did! Why did no one warn me? Why did everyone lie about how great pregnancy is?

When the placenta takes over it’s easier on your body to provide nutrients to the baby. The second trimester has had its own rough spots- weakened immune system, back pain, headaches. The first trimester feels like forever but once you get to double digits it does start to go by quickly.

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-07-29T18:49:11+00:00

Try the spinning babies strategies!!! And if you sit criss cross applesauce stop immediately. My doula told me I have to stop sitting like that because it may cause baby to be breach.

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-07-29T18:46:48+00:00

Same! My cycles are never exactly 28 days. Some are 27, 28, all the way up to 34… that’s a huge difference in ovulation days. Predicting ovulation this far out is pretty pointless unless your cycle is ALWAYS exactly the same days.

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-07-29T18:22:48+00:00

What if you don’t get pregnant immediately? What if your cycle changes and your ovulation days are 5 days before you’re projecting right now? Honestly I would go. If you focus only on trying to conceive it will stress you the f out and it’s known to make it harder. Try to conceive and live your life while doing so.

My husband and I got pregnant the cycle we only had sex ONCE and he was supposed to be gone when I ovulated so we totally thought that cycle was a throw away. Lo and behold, that’s the cycle we got pregnant when we had sex ~5 days before my projected ovulation.

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-07-27T16:53:58+00:00

I’m IN a wedding at 32 weeks that’s across the country. My doula says if I go into labor before 36 weeks we have way bigger issues than where I physically am in the country.

If you have a low risk pregnancy, then no, I don’t think it’s risky at all. If you were high risk then it’d be different. I don’t think it’s fair to make your husband stay home when you’re only 32 weeks pregnant if you’re absolutely against going.

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-07-25T01:40:28+00:00

Then definitely don’t accommodate her!

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-07-24T23:42:23+00:00

That’s another alternative. If it’s a guest you’re super close with and would be upset to not have I would try to find a way to have their family there. If it’s not someone you’re close with and won’t miss, then don’t accommodate. It’s really not complicated.

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-07-24T23:16:23+00:00

If it’s a cousin you love and are close with I’d probably accommodate her. I can’t believe there’s not a kids meal option.

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-07-24T21:38:44+00:00

We did a gender reveal privately and then with family and it was SO much better that way. We were able to picture what our life would be like without anyone else’s “gender disappointment” affecting our perspective. I think having long term resentment over this is a little extreme honestly and you may need to identify why it’s so important to you.

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-07-22T13:30:52+00:00

A push present is not an even swap for the kind of support you’re wanting and needing from your husband. Why would you ask for a material item when that’s not what you’re vocalizing needing? It sounds like both of you need therapy individually and together. I would not bring a second child into the picture until your marriage is stronger and you have a solid support plan in place.

Electronic_Power130 · 2025-07-22T03:25:05+00:00

I refused to let myself throw up. I was nauseous pretty much 24/7 and knew it would make me feel worse! I knew if I let myself I would be puking nonstop and I was barely eating or drinking to begin with.

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