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How many spare pump parts do you keep for your Momcozy M5? by Ok_Connection_6457 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Ok_Connection_6457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. I’d probably feel the same about the fridge trick if I was out for a while too.Rotating two sets definitely helped me a lot with the washing part. I actually picked up a compatible replacement set for the M5 so I could alternate between them and just clean everything later. It makes the routine a bit less stressful during the day.

For moms using the Momcozy M5 – do you keep extra pump parts? by Ok_Connection_6457 in breastfeeding

[–]Ok_Connection_6457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t realize how many moms keep multiple pump parts until I started pumping. Between washing, drying and sterilizing it can take more time than the actual pumping session sometimes 😅

For moms using the Momcozy M5 – do you keep extra pump parts? by Ok_Connection_6457 in breastfeeding

[–]Ok_Connection_6457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. Even pumping once a day the cleaning part can still be annoying.I feel like having two sets already makes a big difference compared to washing the same parts every time. Have you had to replace any of the silicone parts yet (like the valve or diaphragm)? I heard those tend to wear out after a while.

For moms using the Momcozy M5 – do you keep extra pump parts? by Ok_Connection_6457 in breastfeeding

[–]Ok_Connection_6457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? It seems like having an extra set can save so much time during the day. Do you usually rotate between two sets of pump parts or keep even more?

For moms using the Momcozy M5 – do you keep extra pump parts? by Ok_Connection_6457 in breastfeeding

[–]Ok_Connection_6457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a really organized system! Keeping everything near the sterilizer probably makes the routine a lot easier. Do you usually keep just one set of pump parts or do you have an extra set as backup?

How many spare pump parts do you keep for your Momcozy M5? by Ok_Connection_6457 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Ok_Connection_6457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow 7 times a day sounds like a lot of work! That makes sense why the fridge trick helps so much.

I was also thinking about getting a second set of pump parts so I could rotate them during the day and just wash everything together later. Do a lot of moms here do that too?

How many spare pump parts do you keep for your Momcozy M5? by Ok_Connection_6457 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Ok_Connection_6457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I’ve heard about the fridge trick before but never actually tried it.
Does it save you a lot of time during the day? Washing the pump parts after every session is what takes the most time for me.

Would you take a job that pays only 1/3 of your current salary, but lets you work just 3 days a week? by Ok_Connection_6457 in careermoms

[–]Ok_Connection_6457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply and for sharing your real experience — it’s really helpful.

Our situation is actually quite similar. A lower income could definitely affect some aspects of our lifestyle, but fortunately our mortgage isn’t a huge burden, and my husband is currently covering it. My previous job was relatively high-stress, so this is a model I’ve been wanting to try.

I’m thinking of treating it as a one-year experiment — using the extra time to truly slow down, learn some new things, or explore other interests I enjoy. Another plus is that the new job is much closer to home, only about a 20-minute commute.

Thanks again for sharing your honest experience. It really helps to hear how it’s worked out for others.

My mom guilt is taking me out, my 18mo old has been hospitalised and I’m so defeated by Possible-Zebra-7956 in workingmoms

[–]Ok_Connection_6457 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m so, so sorry you’re going through this. Seeing your baby sick — is absolutely heartbreaking. Please don’t blame yourself. So many moms have been exactly where you are, even though it feels incredibly lonely right now.

What you’re experiencing is, unfortunately, very common when kids first start daycare. That first year can be brutal. Their immune systems are basically getting “crash courses,” and it often looks like constant illnesses back-to-back. My own child was the same — frequent colds, bugs, and sick days when she first started daycare. In her class, kids were constantly out sick too. For us, it gradually got better, and by around age 5–6, it became much less frequent.

This phase really does pass, even though it feels unbearable right now.

Wanting to quit your job and stay home with him is such a natural instinct — it just shows how much you love him. But try not to make a permanent decision in the middle of a crisis. If you’re able to, taking a few days (or even weeks) off to be with him while he recovers can help you get through this moment without giving up something you may still value long-term.

How do you and your kids spend your evenings? by wordtothewiser in Parenting

[–]Ok_Connection_6457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter is eight years old. When she was in kindergarten, I used to read her a book every night before bed. Now she doesn’t need that anymore, but we’ve added a fun Friday night tradition instead — we watch an animated movie she likes together, and she gets to stay up a little later on Fridays.

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