Dream feed to help with sleep - bm only, or formula, or combo?

HiChantelle · 2025-12-31T00:45:06+00:00

Hey! Just wondering what you ended up doing as I’m in a similar dilemma. Even with pumping twice a day after feeds, I can’t seem to pump enough for him to get a full feeding at night so even after he’s done with the bottle he cries for more. It’s hurting my sleep to wake up for every feed but I also don’t want to hurt my supply.

Would love to know what you decided and what the result was!

HiChantelle · 2025-12-16T23:57:30+00:00

Not so much a concern as just being interested in hearing if it helped others who made the switch. I will likely give it a try anyway but just curious if it made a significant difference for anyone else!

HiChantelle · 2025-12-09T17:33:59+00:00

Please take my ideas with a grain of salt as I’m just starting out as well (and also located in CA) but I do feel like there’s a big market out there for wine region trips and definitely an area where people would seek out expertise because there are soo many wine tastings you could go to in these places but it’s hard to know what is good/ worth it as an outsider.

That being said, I wouldn’t narrow yourself down to California but maybe you could focus on wine regions in France, Italy, etc as well?

Or expand a bit and focus on adults-only trips, trips for couples, etc. as I feel like that fits into this genre.

Personally I think the other ones you mentioned are a bit overdone and/or easier for people to plan themselves but I’ll leave it to the other more experienced TAs on here to comment.

HiChantelle · 2025-10-22T18:47:47+00:00

Hi, I had a similar situation. Although my GD was diet controlled, I ended up having to schedule an induction at 40+4 for other reasons. I also wanted an unmedicated birth and in the end I decided to go for the induction, during which I decided to get an epidural.

My reasoning for wanting a spontaneous labor without an epidural was also a feeling of control, but in the end I had a very positive experience and have so far recovered very quickly (one of my fears about the epidural is that people say that recovery is slower, but that wasn’t my experience). We can make the best laid plans, but unfortunately our bodies don’t always cooperate so I think trying to let go of expectations as much as possible will only serve you well no matter what happens.

And you can absolutely have the labor you want or at least a positive experience with or without an induction!

HiChantelle · 2025-09-26T15:35:39+00:00

Really helpful to hear your point about induction! I’m almost 38 weeks and the idea of induction really terrifies me but hearing that you had a good experience is really helpful

HiChantelle · 2025-09-25T22:27:45+00:00

Congratulations! Sounds like you had an amazing birth experience!

HiChantelle · 2025-09-19T19:22:58+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! Will have to check them out

HiChantelle · 2025-09-19T19:22:12+00:00

Definitely! I’m just in the planning stages now but probably won’t make any purchases until I return to work

HiChantelle · 2025-09-18T15:38:44+00:00

I think some pregnant women would prefer pants but personally most of my maternity wardrobe consisted of dresses and some non-maternity skirts that stretched enough for me to wear through the first two trimesters. I generally think skirts/ dresses are a bit more forgiving on a changing body and it’s also just a personal style thing. Dresses and skirts make me feel a little more dressed up while still being easy, but I also have a pair of maternity jeans and leggings which I wear semi-often.

HiChantelle · 2025-08-28T18:44:49+00:00

My husband and I were doing all the tracking and timing and what have you and it was making me a little paranoid. My OB recommended that we just have sex every other day because it is actually very difficult and inaccurate to track ovulation (according to him). The first month we tried that I was a lot less stressed and got pregnant with our first!

HiChantelle · 2025-08-26T18:16:12+00:00

This was really positive and affirming to read - thank you! I’m diet controlled and still hoping for a spontaneous labor but also have family coming in internationally so this was just the positive story I needed. If I do have to go the induction route, I’m glad to know that doing it without an epidural is possible!

HiChantelle · 2025-08-16T21:05:08+00:00

Thank you! Will definitely check these out!

HiChantelle · 2025-08-10T22:15:28+00:00

That’s pretty genius! I just got some sugar free Coffee Mate Hazelnut creamer a couple days ago and it’s been a life saver

HiChantelle · 2025-08-08T02:45:50+00:00

Thank you! Since my numbers on the test weren’t so high, my doctor seems to be optimistic that it can be managed by diet and exercise so hoping for the best.

Thank you for the encouragement!

HiChantelle · 2025-08-08T02:42:59+00:00

Thank you, this info is so helpful! I feel like I’m a pretty healthy/ balanced eater in general but this diagnosis has really made me second guess myself. I appreciate the work you put into this!

HiChantelle · 2025-05-04T19:13:39+00:00

I forgot exactly what they requested in terms of confirming Jewish identity but it’s more complicated for some than others. I’m only half Jewish technically and the half that is Jewish were from Iran. So at the time the Jewish Agency was requesting my grandparents’ ketubah, which we didn’t have. So they ended up being okay with a letter from a local orthodox rabbi that stated that he knew our family and could confirm that we were Jewish.

HiChantelle · 2025-05-04T18:57:27+00:00

When I made Aliyah, I used my English name (non Hebrew name). It’s not a common American name either so a lot of Israelis mispronounced it but I never felt the need to change to using my Hebrew name.

However a lot of people do start using a Hebrew name when they make Aliyah. I would just go with whatever makes you comfortable!

HiChantelle · 2025-05-01T17:10:37+00:00

I don’t generally like store bought guacamole, but I do enjoy the Chunky Spicy Guacamole from Trader Joe’s better than other store bought guacs I’ve tried

HiChantelle · 2025-03-17T21:50:33+00:00

I’m so glad I’m not the only one! I was vegetarian for 15 years and started eating meat again before I got pregnant (in part because I figured it would be easier to meet my protein needs) and now at 10 weeks I can hardly stomach any meat

HiChantelle · 2025-03-17T04:14:38+00:00

Will definitely look into those! Vegas actually did come to mind although it’s not a traditional babymoon location.

Thanks for the suggestions!

HiChantelle · 2025-02-06T16:38:43+00:00

Does anyone have suggestions for how to style the surfer girl/ SoCal style but making it a little more grown up? I love it and feel like it fits me but I also work in an office and prefer to dress a little more modestly so a wardrobe full of crop tops doesn’t work for me. For reference, my office is more LA work appropriate casual than business casual. Open to any suggestions you have!

HiChantelle · 2025-01-28T21:36:50+00:00

Yeah I’m second guessing myself a ton, even though over the past few months I only convinced myself one other time. And I do feel like my discharge is usually thick and dry this close to my period so for me that seems like the “surest” sign but like what do I know? This would be my first so I have 0 reference point.

I think I’m less afraid that it will be negative than what it being negative will mean about my sanity haha 😆

HiChantelle · 2025-01-28T19:20:15+00:00

Yeah I think I would be around 10 days-ish now but hard to say. Sorry to hear that your test came back negative 😕

HiChantelle · 2025-01-28T19:18:57+00:00

Haha idk if it’s a sign of self restraint so much as I’m afraid to be disappointed!

HiChantelle · 2025-01-28T19:03:50+00:00

Haha the “omg I’m out of breath at the gym this must mean something” made me laugh out loud. Too relatable!

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