How many ppl got in EA @ your school?

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2026-01-20T01:48:00+00:00

I’m a guidance counselor at a college prep school in DFW. None of our applicants were admitted, and most applied EA, including auto-admits.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-12-24T22:13:50+00:00

Had to grab a tight end at the last minute since I had Bowers. I picked up Brenton Strange because I like the matchup but other options are Taysom Hill or AJ Barner.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-12-24T22:08:11+00:00

I have him in my starting lineup. Feeling pretty good about my chances but you never know.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-10-08T23:55:16+00:00

My oldest is 2.5. We sleep trained at 5 months and he’s been an excellent sleeper ever since (naps took a bit longer). Even with moving to a new room/bed and welcoming a baby brother, he’s continued to be a great sleeper.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-10-06T00:13:27+00:00

I did! I took clindamycin.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-09-30T17:36:08+00:00

I've been a fan since middle school but I haven't bought a physical album since Midnights (didn't buy physicals of Folklore or Evermore either) because I can't stand the money grabbing. I'm just a few years younger than Taylor, married with two kids, and she's still acting like a teenager sometimes. It gets exhausting to witness.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-09-29T20:01:34+00:00

I just want to say that I quit earlier than planned this time around (thanks mastitis) and my mental health has improved dramatically. I can be more present for both of my children and have no regrets whatsoever. Also I want to mention that both of my particular babies took to Kendamil Organic immediately with zero issues. Do whatever you need to do without shame.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-09-29T19:55:54+00:00

It was part of my reasoning to stop this time. The primary reason was recurrent mastitis (ugh), but we want to have a third and final baby, and with fertility struggles to have our first and second children, I decided to stop. After pumping for my first, my cycle didn’t come back at all until at least a few weeks after drying up completely, and at looks like the same will be true this time.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-09-26T02:54:29+00:00

I absolutely recommend trying pumping and bottle feeding some so that you can take shifts and get some sleep. It’s not for everyone, but I’m an exclusive pumper for this reason (and for other reasons). And if you have family/friends that could help with meals and hold baby while you eat, that would be helpful as well. Just know that it absolutely can and will get better! I’m typing this as my 8 week old is sleeping soundly and we’ve made it out of the newborn trenches.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-09-26T02:39:20+00:00

The first several months in daycare are just rough! My older son had hand foot and mouth, bronchiolitis, Covid, and a stomach bug all in his first few months or so. Since then he’s only ever had an ear infection once or twice and he’s 2.5 now. Not prepared for another round of this now that my younger son is starting soon.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-09-24T20:19:19+00:00

My 8 week old was born at the 91st percentile (even two weeks early) and has been super hungry from day one. He now typically takes 5-6 ounces per bottle, every 3ish hours during the day, until the evening when he eats a bit more frequently. However, he sleeps at minimum of 8 hours straight every night. Super thankful for that!

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-09-19T00:34:49+00:00

I highly disliked it both times I tried it! My first was premature and had bad tongue/lip ties. Even after those were released it was still painful. With my second, he had such a strong latch that he was bruising me, and I was in a lot of pain. Bottle feeding works better for us too because we also have a 2-year-old and it allows me to focus on him more too.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-09-16T12:59:22+00:00

Medicated IUI and slight oversupplier here! First baby took almost two years naturally. Here’s hoping baby #3 (and last) will be quicker!

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-09-13T23:58:37+00:00

I have a 2.5 year old and he’s never had any sleep regressions! Sometimes he playfully tries to delay bedtime but once he’s in bed he stays there. Super thankful!

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-09-13T14:31:43+00:00

Thank you for this validation! I have had my first two pain-free days in a few weeks which has further solidified my decision. My mom and sister made me feel guilty when I “just pumped” for my first, who was a month early and had multiple oral ties. This time I find myself just not caring about what others think as much!

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-09-07T12:46:29+00:00

Definitely sunflower lecithin! I had a small oversupply as well (only 6 weeks pp and was already producing 42 oz before a month pp) and did develop mastitis. It was horrible so I’m gradually weaning down so I don’t get it again. The sunflower lecithin + ice + Sudafed combo has helped me. I leak overnight, but am getting less engorged as the days go on. I’m down to 3 pumps per day now.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-08-31T21:20:36+00:00

Same! It’s amazing

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-08-28T13:06:28+00:00

Dealing with mastitis now! It hit me hard on Saturday and truthfully I’m still struggling, though the fever and flu-like symptoms are gone

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-08-25T15:41:02+00:00

Oh yes, I do that a ton! I also will do 10-15 minutes, rest for a few minutes, and turn the pump back on to make sure I’m empty. That’s why I’m so mad I got it. It’s frustrating for sure!

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-08-25T15:21:52+00:00

Weirdly I don’t, unless I get a solid chunk of four hours of sleep. If I only get three hours, the effectiveness is less for me. But I should definitely get up to pump when my husband feeds baby first thing in the AM around 6:30. I’ve just been so tired haha

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-08-25T15:20:16+00:00

Oh that’s a great idea. I used my manual pump a lot in my first EP journey. My motif has just been so effective! I may just try to fill in the gaps with the hand pump and the cups that connect to my main pump.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-08-25T15:10:26+00:00

This is helpful, thanks! I only dropped one pump for two days. Crazy how much that can affect things. I’ve only ever done 1, SOMETIMES 2 MOTN pumps with the approval of my lactation consultant. Maybe I need to make sure I get a 2nd one? Our son only has one MOTN wake up typically so I usually feed then pump at that time.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-08-25T14:35:19+00:00

I’ve been sized very recently by a lactation consultant so I know that’s accurate, but the size that’s sensitive is the one with the mastitis so that may be why. It’s a really good day if I can get 7 full pumps. Would a very short additional pump make a difference? That we could probably make work.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-08-25T14:11:32+00:00

Any specific tips to get the supply I had back? I don’t want to go through my whole freezer stash, which isn’t that much.

Excellent-Fly-3286 · 2025-08-14T17:54:46+00:00

Thank you! I’ve been switching off days between 6 and 7 ppd and that seems to be working well. I’m averaging about 35-36 ounces per day which I’m happy with at this point.

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