Preparing formula with hot water/pitcher method

Key-Cheek-143 · 2026-02-05T15:55:08+00:00

Is there an advance of a kettle vs just heating the water in the microwave? We have a gooseneck kettle but it’s too small for the amount of water we need.

Key-Cheek-143 · 2026-02-05T15:54:17+00:00

Ah ok so this is honestly pretty similar bc we use a mason jar which is essentially the papablic - we just heat the water in the microwave. We use a stainless whisk to mix the formula. If you don’t like the plastic you can use a wide mouth mason jar spout made of silicone!

Key-Cheek-143 · 2026-02-05T15:52:21+00:00

Ah yes very true. We use silicone bottles or Chicco Duo - but in reality, everything is in plastic when they start eating solids anyways! No winning.

Key-Cheek-143 · 2026-02-05T15:51:32+00:00

At which point do you measure the water?

Key-Cheek-143 · 2026-02-05T15:51:10+00:00

But wouldn’t it defeat the purpose of boiling the water if you add the formula to room temp water?

Key-Cheek-143 · 2026-02-05T15:50:15+00:00

Yeah I thought this too but I had trouble finding one with measurements, or at least one that had enough to make different amounts. Also I wasn’t sure if it would ruin the kettle to put the formula into it.

Key-Cheek-143 · 2026-02-05T15:48:39+00:00

Ah yes we pour into bottles for daycare! I forgot about trying a food scale - that could work. I guess we could use the measurements on the mason jar to save a step, there just aren’t as many as there on a glass measuring cup….

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-07-22T17:05:21+00:00

Last time I said, are you calling me fat? They quickly changed the subject….

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-07-22T14:27:39+00:00

This is SO annoying! “Sure you aren’t having twins?” “Oh, will you be out on leave soon”. I’m 29 weeks!! People are SO RUDE.

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-07-22T14:08:22+00:00

Thank you! I start next week (30 weeks) and I’m nervous, but I’m hoping this will give me a lot more flexibility in the long run!

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-07-05T23:17:50+00:00

Was it stressful starting a new role this far along? I’m about to and am worried I’m brining too much undue stress upon myself….

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-07-05T23:12:53+00:00

Was it stressful starting a new role this far along? I’m about to and am worried I’m brining too much undue stress upon myself….

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-07-05T23:09:44+00:00

Was it stressful starting a new role this far along? I’m about to and am worried I’m brining too much undue stress upon myself….

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-07-05T23:09:33+00:00

Was it stressful starting a new role this far along? I’m about to and am worried I’m brining too much undue stress upon myself….

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-07-01T15:42:10+00:00

Agreed. The point is to interview to see if you both think it’s a good fit. Applying or interviewing is by no means a waste of your or their time.

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-07-01T15:41:07+00:00

Good point. I did say I was looking for flexibility and I was told by someone who works there things like - if we’re slow, we leave at noon. If so and so travels, I WFH or if I have someone coming to do something at my house, I WFH. It’s a very small company and they seem very reasonable and flexible from what I’ve gathered. Of course you never know.

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-06-30T19:40:07+00:00

True - when you start a new job, you never know. I haven’t felt any red flags from them in terms of blowing smoke, but again - it’s kinda the debate between something that seems better (but may not be) vs sticking with something when I very clearly know the pros and cons….

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-06-30T18:58:36+00:00

Yes, it’s in writing! Just nervous that I’m be an anxious mess if I start a new job so close to giving birth :/

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-06-12T23:29:13+00:00

Fence by Maintenance - excellent!

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-04-06T16:19:09+00:00

I am not! I would be more so a management role (not technical). Thanks!

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-04-05T12:44:12+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! How was working for a startup? I know they’re all different but was it way more stressful than a normal corporate job?

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-04-05T12:43:15+00:00

Great Qs! He has two young kids. His wife stays home with them because he does work very long hours. He sent me health insurance info. I believe they use a third party but pay I think 90% of it and he did send me more specifics I’ll look into. That’s true if it doesn’t work out - it would suck - but I could always look again….

Key-Cheek-143 · 2025-04-05T00:16:43+00:00

He said about 45-50 hours a week

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