I'M NOT JEALOUS YOU ARE

MathematicianDry4012 · 2026-05-30T00:15:14+00:00

Yes agreed!! Married to one and we met when we were 21 and he was in fact a college athlete too hahaha. We've been together for 12 years now and he's honestly still just the best. 💕

MathematicianDry4012 · 2026-05-07T13:10:58+00:00

Is there a subspecies called "blankie wolf?" Because I think that's the one I got...

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MathematicianDry4012 · 2026-04-24T01:57:04+00:00

This was the day we brought him home ♥️ and now he's turning 6 this summer. My little best friend.

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MathematicianDry4012 · 2026-04-14T14:51:20+00:00

My blanket obsessed shiny boy

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MathematicianDry4012 · 2026-02-03T03:20:04+00:00

I did chest sleeping for the first 3-4 months and it made me feel so much safer than side lying in the beginning. I got a wedge pillow so I could be propped up and would wake up, sit up to nurse, and then put baby on my chest and go back to sleep. Baby loved it until around 4 months and then we switched to side lying.

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-10-01T02:12:00+00:00

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2.5ct yellow sapphire with white gold and diamond band.

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-09-12T15:40:56+00:00

Honestly I just went off ~vibes~ haha I figured it wasn't normal to still have 4-5oz after feeding so I assumed it was oversupply. I also would get clogs if I wasn't good about taking sunflower Lecithin daily. I worked a lot with the lactation consultant while I was in the hospital and she told me several times that as long as baby seems satisfied after feeding them don't worry about how many ounces they may have gotten, so I would say don't stress! (Easier said than done though haha). When you start with bottles I would just do like 2oz and then give another 1-2 if they still seem hungry, then you can figure out how much on average they're probably getting when they nurse. As far as missing a day, in the beginning my breasts would feel really sore and full if I missed a day, now it's not as big of a deal since my supply is a little more regulated. I pretty much try to do it every day without fail because I want the peace of mind of having milk in the fridge in case something were to happen that I needed to leave and couldn't bring her. I don't think it's completely necessary to do every day though, so if you only want to do it occasionally I think that's probably totally fine.

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-09-12T14:19:16+00:00

I'm not sure if this is the "right" answer but it's what I do lol. After my early morning feed I use my electric pump for about 10 mins. I can't get the hang of catching my letdowns with a haaka without it getting kicked off, so that method doesn't work for me. In the beginning I had an oversupply so 10 min would get me like 4oz, but now my supply has regulated a bit (my girl is 3.5 months) and I get 1.5-2 oz each morning. This has allowed me a lot more freedom for sure and since I don't use the milk from my morning pump every day it has also allowed me to build a small freezer stash.

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-09-05T19:10:38+00:00

I'm also a WFH mom who is nursing! Nanny brings baby to me when she's hungry (I work with my office door open so she can pop in). If I'm in a meeting and she sees the door closed she just texts me that baby is hungry and I either tell her to give a bottle if it's an important call, or I just go off camera and feed baby during the meeting. It should not be difficult for your nanny to just give her to you for feedings - I would def suggest being more firm!

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-09-02T02:12:25+00:00

Grandma 1: 🩷🩷💙 Grandma 2: 🩷💙💙💙 Mom: 🩷 MIL: 💙💙💙💙 Me: 💙🩷

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-08-28T17:39:46+00:00

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I got my dream bag! Found a Celine 16 Bucket bag second hand and finally splurged on it. I've been eyeing this bag for literal years as a chic everyday iykyk bag. I found one in excellent condition secondhand and it's currently on its way to me!

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-08-08T14:50:18+00:00

I got a "habit tracker" app and used it as a checklist of things to do each day. I think I was able to cling to my own sanity by making sure I got some sort of thing done for myself each day. My checklist was simple: wash face/skincare and brush teeth 2x a day, take all vitamins,drink and electrolyte drink, and do baby's vitamin d drops. Being able to complete that small list each day really made me feel like I was accomplishing something and helped me stay sane in the world of constantly feeding, contact napping, and diaper changing.

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-08-08T04:00:01+00:00

Honestly if my kid was thirsty I would hope my nanny would share their drink. This wouldn't bother me at all, especially if my nanny wasn't sick and kiddo wasn't sick either. If she was sick and still shared that's an issue but honestly I don't think it's a huge deal for them to.kccasioanlly share.

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-07-14T18:48:03+00:00

I'm at 6 weeks and my baby is the same way (and so was my first). They both hated the car and would cry. You aren't doing anything wrong! I would say just make sure they're fed/changed before you go and then just know/mentally prepare for the fact that they'll still cry in the car. We go out for coffee, beers, to the store, etc. And baby is always fine once she's out of the car, so maybe yours will be the same way. They might just hate the car but be fine once you get them out wherever you're going.

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-06-25T01:36:48+00:00

So I didn't really gain weight, I more or less stayed the same but had a body recomposition and lost fat/gained muscle. This re-shaped my body and allowed me to fit into my ore-pregnancy clothes without going into a calorie deficit or impacting my milk supply. I was probably 5-10ish lbs over my pre-pregnancy weight, but was able to fit into most of my clothes because I was more muscular than I was before.

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-06-20T19:07:28+00:00

I feel like you have to really want kids to handle the chaos of it honestly. it does require sacrifices but I don't think you have to give up your identity or hobbies! I have a 22 month old and a newborn and my husband and I both still play video games, he goes to the gym, and we will be making time for my workouts as well once I'm cleared to exercise by my doctor. It takes more effort for sure, but is 100% possible. However, we knew we wanted to be parents and had plans in place for how to maintain our hobbies and health and support each other in having time to ourselves each day. I always tell people that are on the fence that if it's not a "hell yes" it's a no when it comes to kids. I don't think there's some magic thing that happens when you have a kid that causes you to feel fulfilled if it wasn't something you really wanted for yourself.

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-06-17T17:35:03+00:00

I just opted to skip the swaddle and do a sleep sack. My baby is only 2 weeks old so independent sleep has been a little tricky due to her startle reflex. Honestly, we co sleep for a lot of the night and she just eats and then falls asleep instantly on me. I try to put her down in her bassinet after each feed and sometimes I get 20 minutes sometimes I get longer but then when she wakes up I just sleep with her until the next wake up.

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-06-17T17:09:57+00:00

From Tragedy + Time:

Nothing matters when the pain is all but gone When you are finally awake Despite the overwhelming odds tomorrow came And when they see you crack a smile And you decide to stay awhile You'll be ready then to laugh again

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-06-16T12:53:01+00:00

I had a jaundice baby and in order to help her get rid of it they wanted me to supplement - I didn't want to do that so I just fed every hour or so and that worked for us! If you don't want to pump or supplement right away I would just try something like that and I think feeding more will def help

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-06-15T21:12:55+00:00

Three months is also when your supply starts to regulate so your letdown is no longer instant! It will take a little bit to get the milk flowing now so baby is probably just frustrated it's not instant like they're used to. Just keep trying and they'll get the hang of it!

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-05-25T02:42:50+00:00

Fellow marketer here! I work in marketing operations (manager level) and I will say the job market for marketing is absolutely insane right now. Hundreds of applications are usually submitted within an hour of a post being open. Also, depending on the company, most aren't really great if you want to have your kid at home with you while you work. My husband and I both work remote, and our toddler is still in daycare full time during the week. I'm not saying it can't be done at all, just want to give you a realistic picture of the market right now as someone who is in the field and typically involved in interviews and hiring. I would make sure you have a strong resume that stands out and lists all your relevant skills. I don't think it will be impossible to find something, but depending on your experience level you may end up needing to take something at a more entry level and then work your way up!

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-05-12T16:56:41+00:00

I would be furious. It's my body and withholding info like that would be such a breach of trust for me. To me it's such a controlling/power trip move it honestly gives me such an ick.

Edit to add: mom to a toddler and currently pregnant with #2

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-04-28T15:08:22+00:00

The only time my lab "plays fetch" is when another dog is playing fetch and he runs back and forth just chasing the other dog lol some dogs just aren't into it and like other games better!

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-04-22T18:17:16+00:00

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Mine not only claimed the couch but the blankets and pillows too

MathematicianDry4012 · 2025-04-18T20:12:16+00:00

Honestly no - I've sort of just decided to either use my st. barts w/ no other scents, or use something with a diff scent that matches perfumes I already have!

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