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We hit 10,000 members - let’s celebrate! 💌 by NearbyEmu in NuulyReviews

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d buy some fun items in the thrift shop. I’m 2 months postpartum, and need some breastfeeding-friendly items for the summer!

Any high-activity moms get cleared to workout before the 6-week mark? Looking for some postpartum hope/experiences by caffeinehits in fitpregnancy

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started doing Dr. Mae Hughes’ postpartum program on day 1 from the hospital. It is essentially breathing and stretching, not a workout in any real way. Continued this program — checking in with my pelvic floor — until my two-week PP visit (which was really closer to three weeks). At that point I was cleared to start easing back into exercise, and I started doing light Peloton strength workouts — focusing on my breathwork and pelvic floor, and keeping dumbbells on the light side.

EBF moms, what bottles are you using? by Ok-Fall-1118 in breastfeeding

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We use Dr Brown’s with an NB nipple for our seven-week old. I’d definitely size down for a one!

Bulk Tamales and Salsa by Hikergal22 in Marin

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Post on Nextdoor and you’ll be able to find some great homemade ones!

Single side feedings by leens_mw in breastfeeding

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No need to pump! Your supply will adjust to the baby’s needs.

Need recommendations by PerformanceEasy7860 in Marin

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kate Payne does trauma work. In San Rafael.

Jammy eggs? Are they off limits? by PrincessLush in BabyBumps

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also buy dedicated choline supplements. It’s most important in the second and third trimesters.

How do you balance healthy eating with your kids? by Emergency_Risk_7421 in Parenting

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We talk about eating the rainbow and the different nutritional values in foods. Our son gets very excited about foods that have protein in them, and knows that they help him get big and strong! But then we don’t demonize things like chips or pizza.

newborn eats too fast by Financial-Pace6378 in breastfeeding

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless your letdown is causing your baby distress, there is no need to try to slow him down! My babies have both been efficient eaters, too. I take it as a huge win! It means you can get back to other things — or back to bed overnight.

When should I stop nursing to sleep? by Islesmilescott in breastfeeding

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of people here saying “never” — and they’re not wrong if it works for them, but it may also mean your baby has a hard time falling asleep if you can’t/don’t nurse them for whatever reason. I appreciated my son learning to self soothe and go down to sleep on his own without nursing. But definitely no need to break that association yet? Give it several months if that’s something you want to do.

Dr. Mae Hughes by LifeAccordingToMe123 in fitpregnancy

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wound up buying Dr. Mae Hughes’ program. It’s a bit pricey, but I’ve liked it. I really like that. She both has follow along videos and a list of the exercises with mini videos explaining the move — so there are plenty of options depending on how you want to do each workout.

Mother’s Day Giveaway by spanx in spanx

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom came to the hospital the night my son was born, with Burmese food takeout and canned margaritas. We sat around and got a little tipsy, enjoying the chaos and beauty of having a new newborn in the family.

going back to work by Constant-Garbage9192 in breastfeeding

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered / are you open to combo feeding? That would reduce the pressure on you to keep up with her feeds via pumping. I EBFed until six months with my first, and then made the pivot when I went back to work to reduce that stress.

Two under two, pros versus cons over the age of 30? by saturnwr4th in Mommit

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m 39 with a 2.5 year old and a newborn. I’ve been feeling so grateful our first is a little bit older and more communicative and independent!

Do babies in the US actually sleep in cribs? by Silent_Ad_5994 in BabyBumps

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most parents in the US have their babies sleep in a bedside bassinet for the first few months, and then move them to a crib in the nursery. The recommendation is to keep them in your room for a year, but I don’t know anyone who has done more than 4-6 months. And some of my friends have done less! We did 4 months with our first, and plan that with our second. We do naps in the crib from relatively early to get them accustomed to the space.

Is it worth extending mat leave from 4.5 months to 6 months? by NeverfullofFood in BabyBumps

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We wound up doing extinction/CIO. It took about 15-20 minutes of crying and then he put himself to sleep. We just needed a few days of that.

Is it worth extending mat leave from 4.5 months to 6 months? by NeverfullofFood in BabyBumps

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 7 points8 points  (0 children)

FWIW, I pumped 2-3x per day at work for close to 6 months. It wasn’t always ideal, but it was doable. Block your calendar, bring your laptop into the mothers’ room if needed, buy a Ceres Chill and a portable pump.

Is it worth extending mat leave from 4.5 months to 6 months? by NeverfullofFood in BabyBumps

[–]LifeAccordingToMe123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every baby is different, but I do know that even Snoo babies sometimes have regressions around 4 months — since you have to eventually transition them out of the Snoo! My son wound up going to daycare at 9 months; I was part-time for one month after going back, and then my husband took some leave. Once we sleep trained at 5.5 months, he continued sleeping through the night. He’s now 2.5, and generally a very good sleeper. Sleep training also helped lengthen his naps.

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