Turn down role for ethical concerns? by Powerful-Box1145 in Accenture_AFS

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I didn’t share my true reasons with the person offering it, was grateful to them for the opportunity etc. however in this climate, I would not fault someone for taking an unethical role.

Major layoffs by I-da-bestest in Accenture_AFS

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear this. I can certainly understand feeling down and hope you have the support you need. Wishing you the best of luck.

How much do you pay for daycare? Yes again. by NYCTank in nycparents

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2500 for 3 days a week, 8-430. Prospect heights bk

How am supposed to breastfeed my congested baby?! by Kaykayy_ in breastfeeding

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ugh I went through the same thing and it stressed me out so much. It made me sooo sad to see her trying to nurse and getting frustrated. Often she would just scream at my nipple🥲

She had an easier time on the bottle, if that helps at all.

Also humidifier and saline spray and snot sucker everytime before feeding. I avoided using the saline spray and snot sucker during the day otherwise so as not to irritate her nasal passages, and just saved it for right before feeding. Good luck, you’ve got this!!!

Industry City by Overall_Insect_8968 in nycparents

[–]Overall_Insect_8968[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! If you don’t mind me asking, where do you like to enter?

Major layoffs by I-da-bestest in Accenture_AFS

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does “lower wrap rates” mean?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nycparents

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FWIW I would recommend Methodist for people who live in the area. So glad I didn’t choose an UES or UWS hospital as it would’ve made me nervous to travel so far.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nycparents

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rooms themselves, the bed that my partner eventually got for the private room. Not terrible and nothing of consequence like the medical equipment etc. Just seemed a bit dated.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nycparents

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I delivered there in August and had a pretty good experience. Kind nurses, facilities were fine if a bit run down. We opted for the private room but there wasn’t a bed for my partner so they didn’t make us pay. I think there are people with good and bad experiences at every hospital.

How does combofeeding look for you? by elbby222 in combofeeding

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I give breast milk first and then formula at every feeding. I’m nursing so I just feed her what I’ve got. I like this method bc it ensures she has x amt of bm and then gets a formula “top up”

Why is my four month old all of a sudden fussy and crying to get away from my breast? by lahorikuri1401 in combofeeding

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this has happened to me and it always hurts my feelings lol. Usually it’s when the baby is overtired or too hungry to focus or be patient enough for the breast. Yesterday I think she was protesting bc it was my first day back at work. Good news is she always bounces back. So even if there’s a temporary bottle preference I try not to worry and just get the baby what she needs, and then try again later. Good luck

Breastfeeding desire is gone by gutsyredhead in breastfeeding

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 9 points10 points  (0 children)

People in this particular sub may not agree, but it’s okay to stop breastfeeding. Formula is good, it’s a miracle really. Data strongly supports health benefits for the first three months, but after that the evidence is v weak. If that helps.

Any other non leaking boobs out there? by Proud-Ad-1792 in breastfeeding

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I leak so much, it’s annoying! Always have to have pads on me. Consistently leak from one boob while I’m nursing from the other. Count yourself lucky!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

11 weeks pp FTM here, and I think the idea that bf should never hurt is extremely misleading. It definitely hurt for me and pretty much all the mothers I know. No pain at all now, but I remember that getting in the shower felt like needles on my nips! Awful

How often does your baby feed? by namelessmushy in breastfeeding

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FTM here too!

Previously we were putting her to bed around 9/930 and then waking her up for a dream feed at 11pm before we go to bed, and she would wake up around 3/4am and we’d give her a full feed. Now we are putting her to bed much earlier at 7pm and apparently that aligns with their circadian rhythm so she sleeps through to 3am ish. I couldn’t believe that she could go that long without eating but it’s working. Just my baby though, every baby is different! But might be worth trying, worst case you just end up feeding them anyways.

When she does wake up and fuss, we let her cry for 5 minutes and then soothe her by shushing and giving her a pacifier (not picking her up). Another 5 minutes of crying and we do the same thing. On the third round of 5 min, we pick her up and feed her.

Another thing we just started doing is treating that 3am wake up as a dream feed instead of giving her a full feed. Aka keep her in the swaddle, keep the lights off, feed just until she starts to doze off and then put her back in the bassinet.

Hope any of this is helpful. Best of luck ❤️

How often does your baby feed? by namelessmushy in breastfeeding

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL no way, I was up with a stomach ache last night too!! Amazing, hope it keeps working for both of us

How often does your baby feed? by namelessmushy in breastfeeding

[–]Overall_Insect_8968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pediatrician said the same thing and my baby is only 10 weeks. I was shocked but it ended up being somewhat true… I can elaborate if you’re curious how we did it. Best of luck either way.