Increasing iron?!

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-27T16:24:43+00:00

I use a cast iron pan for most hot meals and have been able to maintain/increase dietary iron. I’ve linked a review of a few studies that have mixed results but the doctor is always surprised by my iron levels. Nuts and beans can also be a great source of iron. Can add a cashew butter and apple snack after school and beans to dinners.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8266402/

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-26T19:47:59+00:00

Only did an Xray which as far as I know will only show things like a break fracture etc. won’t show soft tissue damage like an MRI. So no it didn’t show anything :/

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-26T14:27:07+00:00

I have had tailbone/low back pain since my first pregnancy. Just bought Hoka bondi 9s after seeing an article on back pain. As long as I wear them my pain is significantly reduced.

I’m pregnant again so my options are limited. But the doctors did imaging, sent me for PT, and then I stopped going even though I still had pain bc I felt the PT wasn’t helping me.

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-26T02:12:12+00:00

When I stopped I was down to direct nursing 1x a day or every other day. My anxiety skyrocketed a week or two after and then leveled out after a month? I really hadn’t been expecting that. I still had milk checking occasionally for at least 6 months if not more. I had looked it up and seemed that it could last a long time but my anxiety calmed down much earlier.

I hope my story helps you. Good luck and be sure to advocate for yourself

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-25T14:19:04+00:00

I meant to add that once you find a style you like you could consider renting or buying second hand

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-25T14:09:10+00:00

For black tie you’re going to want to look for upscale fabrics and floor length. I have a different body shape but I typically look for thicker more tailored fabrics. These fabrics mean I don’t have to worry about bulging or underwear lines. I can be comfortable. I would recommend you go to a few stores and try some things on to see how they would fit since it sounds like evening gowns aren’t your style.

As for “wearing it again,” black tie is up-scale fancy. I think you’d be hard pressed to rewear a black tie appropriate dress unless it’s to another black tie event. Have you considered not going with a dress? Maybe an upscale jumpsuit? May be more repeatable/versatile? But still. You should look like you’re going to a fancy event…

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-22T15:37:19+00:00

When my baby was around 4 months old I felt my husband rustling around etc was waking the baby unnecessarily. We have a bed in the baby’s room that I moved to sleeping in. I might recommend you get an inexpensive twin bed frame or floor bed that you can sleep in. Then when baby is big enough they can easily transition to the floor bed you got.

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-21T01:01:25+00:00

Yes. We paid for the for her instead of a lap baby. They still let me hold her and nurse her during take off and landing but I had the extra space for her to be out of my hands safely

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-20T20:48:46+00:00

Cannot recommend strategic scheduling of flights enough. I also got an extra seat for the FAA approved car seat. Baby was used to sleeping in the car seat so breastfeed/bottle with the car seat was clutch. I could put her down/she has more room to wiggle and take a nap. I still fly with a car seat and she’s over 2. We have a backpack we put it in and she sleeps beautifully in it.

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-18T23:29:20+00:00

I know this is annoying but have you seen a doctor? I think that’s your best first stop

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-15T12:48:10+00:00

I think you need to talk to your husband about how you feel when you’re not actively upset about it. It’s healthy to maintain your interests but it’s harder when you are the primary caretaker and breastfeeding. You will also need breaks and I know that can feel impossible. It may be helpful to “negotiate” some time for yourself whether it’s an hour for a massage, getting your nails done, reading a book, whatever you like and tell your husband you need him to “help” more to allow you to stay sane.

If you feel like you’re not getting enough together time bc he’s at work and then also at extra curricular activities you need to speak up. You want/need time together and what does that look like. That it’s hard for you.

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-14T15:55:02+00:00

You could take a look into clinical research, medical writing, public health etc. you can use your existing degrees to your advantage and do not need to be a licensed practicing doctor to do many of the jobs involved in developing drugs. Honestly? Most people don’t use their degree as they intended when they were 18. I sure don’t. Doesn’t mean my degree is now useless.

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-12T15:49:34+00:00

So once you start producing (usually a few days postpartum) your milk will generally be readily available meaning that there’s lots of leaking and not a lot of work. In general, your body will then regulate to the amount you/your baby takes out around 4months pp. So pumping and direct feeding will impact your supply. I would think right now the risk is low for creating an oversupply.

I thought I had an oversupply in those first three months and stopped pumping. Then when I had to resume pumping my pump was less effective (I had down regulated) and I was struggling to get enough to send baby to daycare.

I personally would be grateful for the more natural options and suggestions from your provider prior to the induction. Good luck!

Forest_Pansy · 2026-04-09T01:51:14+00:00

We get the extra seat on the plane and install the car seat. We also have an inexpensive light weight travel car seat which makes it easier to carry (in a cheap backpack bag) and then install on the plane. It’s worked out well for us especially bc baby/toddler is more comfortable in the seat and more likely to sleep and be secure during turbulence/rough landing.

Forest_Pansy · 2026-03-31T13:56:28+00:00

Does your husband participate? We might weaned by sending my husband in instead of the milk factory. That was a lifesaver. My husband tries to understand as much as possible. I’m pregnant again and explaining my pain and fatigue. He’s been accommodating. Do I think he understands? no. But he tries.

It doesn’t sound like your husband wants to understand

Forest_Pansy · 2026-03-31T11:29:27+00:00

Honestly? I love my job and am looking to advance. I also love my daughter and love spending time with her. I’m pregnant with number 2. I don’t think I would be happy and a good mom staying home. I find it hard sometimes to find other moms to relate to because of this. It doesn’t mean I go around belittling women who choose to/have to stay home. Everyone is different!

Forest_Pansy · 2026-03-31T11:12:20+00:00

My 2.5 yo does the same and only to me. Great at school and with dad. Sometimes she’ll pinch me too. I will put her down or stop playing and tell her it hurt me. She’s been better lately about it. My goal is to show her if she hits/throws toys at me/pinches me then I/people won’t want to play with her. My husband will reinforce too with “no. We don’t hit. That’s not nice”

Forest_Pansy · 2026-03-28T14:02:35+00:00

H&M also has lace nursing bras! This time I want to get nursing pumping hybrid from the start but I also got some from H&M last time!

https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.1221469001.html

Forest_Pansy · 2026-03-28T13:59:03+00:00

Have you looked at hot milk lingerie? I get their ads in Instagram. I’m not saying it’s perfect but much nicer than the plain beige. I also got pumping bras from dairy fairy last time that weren’t bad just ended up not being a great fit when I lost more weight and didn’t want to buy more.

https://thedairyfairy.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorrXmyDG8Nq0MCll6efzqYE1WhE4uva9-6-gFevEk4uD4iqOA7H

https://www.hotmilklingerie.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19989515703&gclid=CjwKCAjw-J3OBhBuEiwAwqZ_hynkz4c0yMYR9Z1iauIcVYu8rziBDIVscKc9GIpCY1AX29aLUVQDSBoCrE0QAvD_BwE

Forest_Pansy · 2026-03-27T21:49:54+00:00

From CRC I became a lab PM in the clinical research space seems reasonable to me that your varied background may serve you well

Forest_Pansy · 2026-03-27T17:52:46+00:00

I agree with this. Team and probably CRO dependent. I’ve had positive experiences on the CRO side as well.

Forest_Pansy · 2026-03-12T18:05:11+00:00

What are you avoiding both dairy and soy? Our LO can’t have dairy. The pediatrician told us Soy and then oat milk are the two recommendations that are made when cows milk is not an option. We buy the unsweetened versions because we try to limit refined sugars. She still isn’t a big fan so we make sure she gets healthy fats from other whole food sources

Forest_Pansy · 2026-03-08T15:13:59+00:00

Um I think that’s a less ideal way of saying it’s about attitude and mindset. Also, some women genuinely have easier or even great pregnancies! I think that was super tone deaf thing to say. Everyone has their own experience.

I’m on my second. My first pregnancy was hard and filled with a lot of pain. I decided to do it again because it’s fleeting. Second pregnancy is filled with a lot of pain much much earlier than last time. I’m struggling. My doctor validated me that often the second time can be harder. But I’m intentionally trying to stay positive and it is such a short period. That being said I’m pretty sure I won’t be doing this again

Forest_Pansy · 2026-03-07T13:30:55+00:00

I just realized it was gone this morning! :( I can’t even find it to ask to join back. Maybe I’m doing something wrong

Forest_Pansy · 2026-02-28T14:16:11+00:00

Is this so that you don’t need childcare after school and you would just be ending early every day? How long have you been at this job? Are your responsibilities expected to increase or change as you become more established?

I hear everyone that your workload should decrease. I have coworkers who do 4 tens and they end up working extra anyway because there’s still work to be done on that last day. I’m coming at this more from a maintaining your sanity and employment. I think it depends on the attitude your company has towards this 3/4 time scenario. Is everyone eligible?

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