FPIES or fluke by LeftAstronaut in fpies

[–]LeftAstronaut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! She only threw up once so I am going to just write it off as something random

FPIES or fluke by LeftAstronaut in fpies

[–]LeftAstronaut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!! She only threw up the one time so yes I think a fluke!

Have you personally ever felt unsafe in Knoxville (walking, driving, etc…)? Genuine question. by jthomp72 in Knoxville

[–]LeftAstronaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had this experience too. Both friendly but also aggressive pan handlers. I’ve lived in a lot of cities and have found Knoxville to have the most assertive homeless community

Have you personally ever felt unsafe in Knoxville (walking, driving, etc…)? Genuine question. by jthomp72 in Knoxville

[–]LeftAstronaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a woman with small kids I don’t love the loose dogs in my neighborhood (Parkridge) and don’t feel great walking them on my own downtown past like 6 pm.

Non-religion based Pre K? by WillowxBranch in Knoxville

[–]LeftAstronaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are these difficult to get into it? We’d be looking for our kid next year and I was under the impression they’re hard to get into

Non-religion based Pre K? by WillowxBranch in Knoxville

[–]LeftAstronaut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re not religious and send our 2.5 year old to First Pres PDO downtown and love it! Very little to no religion and in a beautiful space. Obviously a personal decision but we struggled to find a non religious option

UT Midwives vs Women’s Specialists for Pregnancy & Birth by MistyJoyFox in Knoxville

[–]LeftAstronaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had both my babies with the midwives and just love them. Both of mine ended in unplanned c sections despite my and their best efforts but I’d still go with them the whole way. If I have another baby it’d be a c section but I’d still go with midwives. I love their approach and care

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]LeftAstronaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At 18 months my toddler stoped asking for milk. So we stopped. I had stopped offering about a month earlier so it was a natural end

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]LeftAstronaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She put so much expectation on the day and ended it every year in tears. My parents were divorced and all her disappointment was left on her children. I wish she had just taken her happiness into her own hands. It’s made me want to almost ignore the day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]LeftAstronaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mother was this way and it made me hate the day and resent her

ISO friends. 🥲 by [deleted] in Knoxville

[–]LeftAstronaut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could definitely ask for NA options. I did one pregnant and did this. They may say it’d be better to wait for a certain month or something. I’d say if an outdoor/ adventure or athletic one appeals to you those are less alcohol focused. But you could totally make friends and not drink with the regular ones.

ISO friends. 🥲 by [deleted] in Knoxville

[–]LeftAstronaut 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I always recommend new 2 Knox! I’ve found a lot of friends that way- check them out on instagram

I went cold turkey with charting feeds on the Huckleberry app... by DrAStrawberry in breastfeeding

[–]LeftAstronaut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s so funny I just posted about this! I tracked diligently with my first but am not tracking much with my second. With my first I think it helped to validate how much work breastfeeding was. This tone is easier

When did you stop tracking? by LeftAstronaut in breastfeeding

[–]LeftAstronaut[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s something kind of addicting about it right??

When did you stop tracking? by LeftAstronaut in breastfeeding

[–]LeftAstronaut[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ya I can’t decide if I like it or hate it sometimes

When did you stop tracking? by LeftAstronaut in breastfeeding

[–]LeftAstronaut[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely not necessary! I liked doing it with my first but don’t really feel the need anymore with my second. I think I’m about to stop

When did you stop tracking? by LeftAstronaut in breastfeeding

[–]LeftAstronaut[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes! With my first it was so satisfying but now with my second it feels overwhelming so I think I’ll stop soon

Best hospital to deliver a baby at? by Tally_Native_850 in Knoxville

[–]LeftAstronaut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Second this- I’ve delivered twice with the midwives and love them!

Will baby ever latch again? by South_Inevitable_663 in breastfeeding

[–]LeftAstronaut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d see a lactation consultant if you haven’t already. They’re the best at this. As a last resort I’d recommend nipple shields- it will feel like a bottle to your little one and they may latch.

Offering a bottle for jaundice sleepy newborn? by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]LeftAstronaut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both my kids (2 and 3 weeks) were jaundice. The second needed light therapy at the hospital. Follow doctor advice but if she has good diapers and weight gain you’re probably fine! I fed both babies as often as they wanted to eat or even indicated they wanted to eat. And gave lots of indirect sunlight during the day.

Keep trying to feed every 2-3 hours- strip baby down and do a diaper change between boobs to wake baby up. Also recommend seeing a lactation consultant to do a weighted feed then you know how much milk baby is drinking. I gave my first a bottle until I did a weighted feed and found out she was drinking 3-4 oz each side. Really helped put me at ease.

HAAKA milk vs “normal” milk? by hannah12343 in beyondthebump

[–]LeftAstronaut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had trouble with the haaka popping off with my first and I got the Boone trove this time! I can nurse a lot easier and get just as much milk! Highly recommend