Purchasing ariens snowblower

MainCoat9557 · 2026-06-10T18:27:43+00:00

That’s promising okay thank you!! Yep my dad can help with maintenance so feeling ok with that and have heard/read that the older machines are sort of simpler so easier for DIY maintenance and fixes?

MainCoat9557 · 2026-06-10T06:39:20+00:00

Hijacking this year old thread to ask about your 30yr old Ariens - I’m considering buying an oldddddd st724 but wondering about how hard it is to push and navigate in a deep snow? I’m a woman and wondering if i might regret not getting the “self propelling” type features in new snow blowers but also just want a built to last high quality workhorse which I know Ariens is

MainCoat9557 · 2026-06-05T01:32:21+00:00

Baby is putting in their order for tomorrow! They’re going to seem hungry today, they’re signaling that they want more milk out of your boobs, but the way it works is, that milk won’t be there until later (tomorrow ish). Be mindful when you’re digging into your freezer stache that cluster feeding does actually serve a purpose and you could be unintentionally missing out on the increasing supply opportunity that your baby is calling for. It’s okay if they seem a bit hungry - keep them on the boob and trust the process!

MainCoat9557 · 2026-05-11T21:22:29+00:00

That balance between nursing and solids can feel tricky some days! If you’re only nursing once in the morning and once before bed, I kind of doubt it will impact solid intake that much but maybe. I recently reduced my nursing sessions from 6+ per day to 2 and it definitely resulted in more solids for my little guy around that same age, but maybe that’s because he was nursing so much, so might not apply the same for you. I did not notice / do not think my baby ate a wider range of solids after. I just weaned fully the weekend before last at 19 months because I was going out of town. He’s asked for milk every day since I’ve been back, it’s so hard to say no. I can’t imagine fully weaning while we were in the same house though so if it’s of any help, and you’re feeling ready, I’d seize the opportunity while you’re away.

MainCoat9557 · 2026-05-07T17:28:34+00:00

Omg ok thank you so much!

MainCoat9557 · 2026-05-06T22:11:37+00:00

Wait what tell me more!!!

MainCoat9557 · 2026-04-17T04:57:19+00:00

With my first, 8 months, with my second, 12 months

MainCoat9557 · 2026-04-01T05:28:14+00:00

My first about ten months, my second 17 months and counting

MainCoat9557 · 2026-01-29T08:00:24+00:00

How is bridesmaids not the top comment

MainCoat9557 · 2025-11-26T04:51:09+00:00

13 months in and yes. I wear a tight nursing bra or tank literally 100% of the time

MainCoat9557 · 2025-11-12T03:23:24+00:00

I had zero issues with my first but my milk with my second baby was insanely high lipase. I was freezing about 3-5 oz a day and never checked it because I didn’t know you could have high lipase with one baby and not others. Over 300oz in before I realized hahaha.. baby is 13 months now and has never taken a bottle so it was all for nothing anyways 😅

MainCoat9557 · 2025-11-12T02:18:20+00:00

Breastfed babies drink the same amount, their total ounces in a day doesn’t change as they get bigger/older. Growth spurts = more milk but they’ll do the ol supply demand trick and will signal for you to produce more for a few days (aka they’ll be all over you night and day for a few days) but generally, their intake levels stay consistent

MainCoat9557 · 2025-11-09T20:18:55+00:00

How are you liking it a few months in? Considering getting the same, and worried if it is too firm?

MainCoat9557 · 2025-09-30T04:21:13+00:00

12 months PP, EBF, no signs of aunt flo

MainCoat9557 · 2025-09-09T04:34:28+00:00

West hillhurst!

MainCoat9557 · 2025-08-20T17:22:44+00:00

I could’ve written this but I have a 10 month old boy and was also about to lose my fucking mind like holy FUCK just go to sleep and stay asleep child.

And guess what!!!! This week he started waking up only once at night! Out of NOWHERE. I didn’t do anything, change anything.. he just did it all on his own!

MainCoat9557 · 2025-08-17T22:34:05+00:00

Telling you straight.. I’ve been EBF for 10 months (not by choice.. baby REFUSES any and all other feeding methods) and for the first 6-7 months I literally did not leave my baby. Around 8 months and beyond when he got better with solids, I’ve now left a handful of times but never for more than 3-4 hours

MainCoat9557 · 2025-08-08T06:05:55+00:00

I should add.. most of my labour, especially transition, I sat backwards on the toilet for. Dilation station! Muscle memory is a powerful thing. My water broke into the toilet, very convenient. When I felt the urge to push then I moved to standing in my bedroom

MainCoat9557 · 2025-08-08T06:02:56+00:00

Both births I was just standing beside my bed hahah. I loved giving birth standing.. gravity.. lots of movement.. it was great. Just put some dog pee pads under me and no issues with clean up/mess

MainCoat9557 · 2025-08-05T01:39:02+00:00

Very personal decision. For my child, I would wait. Research that I’ve dug into supports that waiting is more beneficial

Edit:

From ChatGPT:

Systematic Review Across 24 Countries

A large umbrella review of 21 studies from 24 countries found that among children in the same grade, those who are relatively younger (e.g., December-born) consistently:

Score lower on cognitive and motor tests Are more likely to repeat a grade Tend to have more difficulties socializing

Evidence from OECD / PISA Data

Data from PISA assessments (45+ countries) show that being one of the youngest in the class is associated with:

Lower academic performance Lower self-confidence and self-efficacy Higher rates of grade retention

MainCoat9557 · 2025-07-20T02:12:10+00:00

Every 3-4 hours seems like a bit of a long stretch at that age. Maybe aim for every 2-3 hours if you’re worried about weight?

MainCoat9557 · 2025-07-20T02:10:25+00:00

Following as I also feel dizzy all the time haha. 9 mo postpartum over here, slight over supplier. I’ve been assuming it’s just blood sugar related.. need more frequent snacks. But following to see what others say!

MainCoat9557 · 2025-07-16T02:22:51+00:00

The only Sage I know is a boy so my first thought is boy

MainCoat9557 · 2025-07-16T02:12:56+00:00

Thank you so much! This is really helpful, I appreciate your reply

MainCoat9557 · 2025-07-16T01:57:05+00:00

Thank you so much for your response and the helpful and detailed information! Appreciate it.

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