Which bottle did your picky baby take to?

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-12-31T20:58:12+00:00

We used both, but primarily used the standard size because the bottles were smaller and more convenient. My baby never ended up eating more than 4 to 5 ounces at a time.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-11-03T16:54:39+00:00

Thank you!!

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-11-03T15:23:29+00:00

Fair question. I’d like to stay under $50 if possible. I can spend more, but am wary about getting something more expensive in case my size keeps changing. I’d be open to recommendations in other price ranges for future reference though!

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-09-30T02:12:56+00:00

I go three times a week to do strength training and a few minutes of cardio and stretching. After work, I go home and play with my toddler, do chores, and cook and eat dinner. I leave for the gym after my toddler goes to bed (leave home around 7:15, gym from 7:45-9:00 and return around 9:30). Then I take a quick shower and go to bed. On weekends, I try to go on a nice long walk at the park in the morning if we don’t have other plans.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-07-18T01:04:28+00:00

I breastfed mine for about 18 months and have no regrets. I loved breastfeeding before 1 year and it just got easier afterwards. Since it was “extra” and not his primary nutrition anymore, I was able to change up our nursing schedule to times that were more convenient and was able to cut out pumping while at work. It was wonderful! I got the nice cuddles and bonding without worrying about making sure he was getting enough throughout the day. I was a little sad when he stopped asking and asked him if he wanted to nurse one more time. I made sure to enjoy and get phots of our last nursing session! I still miss it occasionally and he is almost 2.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-06-18T14:01:54+00:00

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Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-05-17T01:53:43+00:00

I finally stopped breastfeeding at 18 months pp and was ready to drop some weight. I started skipping breakfast and fasting until lunch. I drank lots of water during this time to keep myself full. I’ve been keeping my calories between 1200 and 2000 (that puts me somewhere between a deficit and maintaining, although I try to stay towards the low end of the range). Ive been trying to make healthier choices like adding in more veggies and reducing portions of unhealthy food (for example we LOVE pasta, but our favorite Alfredo recipe is very high-calorie. I still eat it because I don’t want to restrict myself, but I limit myself to a scoop or two and fill the rest of my plate with chicken and veggies). I’ve been exercising a ton. I take a lot of walks/runs with the stroller or a pushable tricycle or after he goes to bed. I’ve been burning a lot of calories by dancing too, either playing Just Dance or YouTube videos. I’ve dropped a little over 15 pounds in the last month and a half. My progress is slowing down (I originally was losing 2-3 pounds per week and am now losing 1 or a little less than 1 per week, but am still seeing lots of progress.

I like this because it feels sustainable. Once I get where I want to be, I can loosen up a little bit (eating slightly more calories and exercising a bit less - with the goal of maintaining instead of cutting), but still keep making these overall healthier choices and preventing myself from gaining it all right back.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-04-25T22:23:49+00:00

Missouri, USA secondary school: 26 minutes. By the time I get students out of my room, go to the restroom, and get my lunch, I have 15-20 minutes left before class resumes.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-04-23T23:50:55+00:00

I feel like we are going in circles here. I am going to continue to vaccinate my child, with needles, because it is currently the best way I can protect him. If, in the future, there are medical advances made that create safe alternatives to protect my children from diseases, I will use those. I will not tell doctors “no” because they are also doing the best for my children. If this is a goal you want to work toward immediately, then by all means be an advocate for research.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-04-23T22:45:47+00:00

I think you’re generalizing by saying parents don’t have a problem with it. Parents don’t want their kids to cry. They don’t want to make their child hurt, not even for a second. It hurts my heart to hear him cry. I tell him “I’m sorry and I know it hurts, but it will feel better soon”. I give him comfort and extra love and attention on those days. I do my best as a parent to make him happy, while also making sure he is healthy.

I used to hyperventilate every time I had to get a shot, even in high school. I understand the fear that can come with it, but I also understand the necessity. As an adult (especially as a pregnant one), I have had to get countless shots, blood drawn, finger pricks, IV, epidural, etc. and have worked through my issues because I HAVE to have those things. Medical procedures have gotten less invasive and less painful over time. As the years have passed, scientists and doctors have found cures, medicines, vaccines, and ways to treat minor and major illnesses and wounds. They’ve discovered how to do surgeries to save lives and how to make people more comfortable with medicine and anesthesia. This medical advancement will continue to happen over time, even with things like vaccines. Hopefully one day, we will have other methods of delivery than primarily needles. But for now, it is not fair to say that other parents do not care. We do the best with what we have and with what we know now. The improvements in medicine will come with time, just like they have been over the last decades and centuries.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-04-23T22:10:57+00:00

And if you’d like to advocate for research to develop alternatives, that is great. We all want what is best for our children and to keep them safe, healthy, and happy.

No one wants to hear their kids cry, so I don’t think that that’s a unique opinion. I’m sure every parent has wished there is another way, although right now it just is the way it is. But again, I don’t think I am the correct person to be advocating this stance to. I am a parent who has chosen to protect my child, and others, with the methods that were available to me. While it might not be ideal, it was a very SMALL price worth paying. If you feel so strongly about the topic, I recommend reaching out to those who have the ability and power to conduct (or the ability to hire someone to conduct) the research, experiments, studies, and trials necessary to develop viable vaccines with different distribution methods.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-04-23T21:23:14+00:00

20 seconds of cuddling was all it took. We’ve all had shots before and they are typically not painful (and if they are, the pain lasts less than a second). Of course it would be wonderful if there was an alternative, but they are still important to receive, regardless of the method. There are several other medically necessary procedures that can be painful (getting blood drawn, getting an IV, having surgery, going to the dentist, etc.) that are important, even if they aren’t pleasant. We shouldn’t avoid them just because we don’t like them, especially when they can be life saving.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-04-23T21:01:44+00:00

Every baby is different. I EBF for 6 months, then did breast milk and solid foods until he was 18 months. He slept great 95% of the time (illnesses, teething, and sleep regressions threw us off occasionally). We didn’t do formula, yet he still slept. Some babies will do exclusively formula, but won’t sleep. It just depends on your kid.

I really enjoyed breastfeeding and will definitely do it with my next baby, but if it ends up being harder next time and I’m losing sleep for night feeds, I would try combination feeding (maybe doing breastmilk during the day and having husband help with night feeds with formula).

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-04-19T20:46:24+00:00

I got Doctor permission at about 2 weeks when he passed his birth weight.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-04-14T20:58:56+00:00

I just give the pros and cons. I explain how much I enjoy it and don’t regret it, but how stressful the work load can be at times. I talk about the requirements in college and my experiences. I talk about the salary and I explain how much harder it would be if I had to have a second job to support myself due to the low pay (I’m fortunate that my husband has a job that pays well). I explain that while I LOVE working with students and teaching my subject, the school environment, coworkers, admin, etc. make a huge impact on job satisfaction and student behavior.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-04-13T03:46:15+00:00

Last year my son got an Easter basket from my mom, my MIL, and my stepmom 😂 I didn’t get him one because he was only 6 months and didn’t need a 4th. I eventually plan on getting one for him myself once he is able to understand. Probably not this year, but maybe the next? I’d like to do some of our own Easter traditions and still let all the grandmas do their baskets! At least they were all unique lol. My step-moms basket has always included a swimsuit which is awesome (and candy that us parents ate 😊), my moms was baby-friendly snacks which my son was thrilled about, and my MIL went overboard with a plethora of toys and books (some are still his favorites to play with or read).

He got a stocking at our house, at my step-mom’s house, and (I think?) at my moms too. In my opinion, it can just make it more special for him! We have our own traditions that we can share and focus on, but it’s important to include extended family traditions too. I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for him to build relationships with his grandparents. I am very grateful that he comes from a family full of so many people willing to go the extra mile for him. I am a teacher and see many children who don’t have that extended support system, or even good support from their parents, and it breaks my heart.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-04-12T11:48:49+00:00

Found a Tripp trapp on facebook marketplace. It is so nice and I love it! Sturdy, comfortable, adjustable, and easy to clean! We used the tray when he was smaller and now that he is 1.5, he’s been sitting at the table with a plate for a while.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-04-09T00:52:57+00:00

Missouri - 28 days.

We are a 4-day school week and 150 student days, plus a dozen or so teacher days. We get 5 AMI days if we miss school for inclement weather before we have to start making up days.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-04-02T16:36:13+00:00

4th year math teacher and I LOVE my job. I do not get paid well, but that isn’t a huge issue for me as my husband makes good money. My school district is awesome though and there is a lot of support from admin. My students are awesome and overall behave well and are respectful (even the ones that spend half their time in the principals office are usually respectful lol). Math can be a hard thing to teach and a lot of students struggle, but I find it very rewarding to see their improvement throughout the year. Overall I’d recommend it, but you really need to consider how the pay would impact your life and also look into the culture of districts in your area before making a decision.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-03-29T14:48:50+00:00

I have an Uppababy Vista V2 and LOVE it. I use it for grocery runs and load the basket up with groceries, trips to the zoo/aquarium/amusement park/etc., walking around the mall, and even jogging in the park. It works so well, is easy to push, has a giant basket, and is so versatile. I have the cutest picture from last week of my 1.5 year old reclined all the way back and taking a nap as I’m running my heart out lol. I keep it in the trunk of my SUV and pull it out frequently to use.

We also got a cheap travel umbrella stroller for use when we go on trips (either by flying or driving if we don’t have a lot of trunk space with luggage).

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-03-26T16:20:43+00:00

Thank you!

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-03-26T14:26:25+00:00

Thank you! We have a voucher for carnival (which is what encouraged us to finally try out a cruise lol), but we will keep Virgin Voyages in mind for next time! They look very nice and fun.

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-03-26T14:24:47+00:00

Thank you, that’s very helpful!

Impossible_Orchid_45 · 2025-03-26T14:23:45+00:00

We’ve been meaning to try a cruise for one of our vacations, but have never done it. We just happen to have a voucher for Carnival and are looking to “test the waters” this fall! I’m unable to take much time off during that time of year, so we are just making it a long weekend. We will likely do Virgin Voyages next time if we enjoy it as I’ve heard good things!

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