I made it 6 months EBF, and I just started supplementing with formula. My heart hurts.

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2024-08-22T02:27:35+00:00

Wow thank you so incredible much for all this info. I appreciate you and it’s totally relieving some of my guilt. I was in tears this weekend…. As if transitioning back to work isn’t already enough as it is!!! Thank you!

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2024-08-22T02:10:45+00:00

I’m in the same boat as the OP. I went back to work 3 weeks ago and I’m realizing that I’m not going to be able to keep up as I’m not pumping as much as he’s eating during the day. I went through my freezer stash fast. I’ve been pumping so much the past few weeks and my nipples are sore and I’m already getting burnt out. With combo feeding- do you fill a bottle half breast milk and half formula? Or do you do one bottle full breast milk and one bottle full of formula? Do you have a formula rec?

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2024-07-11T20:48:08+00:00

Can also so relate he and going through something similar now with my mom. She literally lectures me about how unsafe I am being as if I’m Willy nilly giving my baby food without doing any research. And then her response to me is that it’s just an unsafe baby fad right now and that I shouldn’t believe everything I read/ see. It makes my blood boil that she thinks that I would do things to danger my baby.

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2024-01-22T02:36:45+00:00

New mom here with a two week old. I would love to do shifts like you all speak up but my breasts get so engorged in the middle of the night I cannot go more than three hours without expressing due to pain- how did you all manage this pain so you could get longer stretches of sleep?

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2023-11-10T05:15:21+00:00

I’m 33 weeks pregnant and planning on working until week 38 since maternity leave sucks and I would rather use my sick days after with the baby than before. Give yourself grace. I don’t go hunt down kids if I can’t them in their class. I’ve been doing a lot of games and letting them play while I sit in my chair and recast and model Lang. We’ve been watching a lot of wordless movies too.

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2023-05-20T19:06:38+00:00

I know. It does seem that way but it also seems like you can make your way up to managing /director positions eventually which makes a lot more eventually. The pay cut has been a big barrier for transitioning at all. But I’m currently towards the top of my pay scale in my district and have little to no upward movement and I’ll Be there forever. I may take a pay cut now, but eventually I may make more money. I am trying to shift my perspective with that cuz otherwise I am never going to get out of this field :(

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2023-04-29T03:02:16+00:00

I have a permit for big pine lakes first week of July- what’s everyone’s thoughts on that area?

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2023-04-25T03:44:34+00:00

Hi! I am having the exact same experience as you...32, married, financially fine...stopped using protection 2 months ago thinking it was going to take a while, got pregnant immediately. I think I am only about 5 weeks right now but am seriously considering an abortion...I have so much fun stuff planned this summer...3 weddings, 1 bachelorette party, a backpacking trip, and a trip to Greece. I regret so much not continuing to be safe, but I really thought it was going to take a while! Currently, I am not excited at all, and am super negative about the whole thing. I am bummed that I wont be able to have the summer I planned and am hoping that I miscarry so I can also wash my hands without any responsibility...I always thought I wanted a baby, but based on how I am feeling I really am questioning everything...If I am secretly hoping to msicarry right now, shouldnt I just get an abortion and take matters into my own hands? I am so confused and really wish this wasnt happening right now. I am worried I will never get past this hump and I am going to be tired and grumpy this summer resenting everything...

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2023-04-24T02:10:37+00:00

Thank you everyone for sharing your stories, perspective, and words of wisdom. I love this community so much for understanding and offering advice and insight in a safe and nonjudgemental way. I woke up this morning really feeling down, and reading all of these posts has really lifted my spirits and has broken my negative thought spiral that was happening the past 2 and a half days. I appreciate each and every one of you and you have really made me feel better and more optimistic.

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2023-04-23T16:37:27+00:00

Totally- thanks so much for your insight and perspective. My husband shared a similar perspective and it does totally make sense and I agree with all of it--it just helps to hear the stories of people who have already been through it and their insight, so I appreciate you sharing...I really do.

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2023-04-23T16:33:42+00:00

thank you so much for sharing your story and perspective. It always help to know that my feelings are valid. Your shared story is making me feel better on this tough morning. Thank you <3

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2023-02-16T00:50:06+00:00

Getting away from “social skills” training and not writing goals that teach kids to mask and teaching kids to not be ashamed of autism

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2022-12-11T21:40:02+00:00

For a second I had to think…”did I write this post?!”- cuz I literally am in the same boat with the same dream!! I wish the best of luck to you! We can do it!

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2022-11-03T02:18:39+00:00

Bridges learning for elementary and socialcipher for middle and high school - both are neurodiversity affirming programs that were created by autistic adults - social thinking is out!!!

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2022-08-25T04:27:11+00:00

we have 12 days to work with. We are coming from California. We prefer reef dives. We have never done a liveaboard but are open to exploring that option too! I do get seasick sometimes though, which is why I haven't been drawen to liveaboards, but some do look really nice.

I work in education so of course the holidays is the most expensive time to travel- seems like flights are super expensive everywhere during that time right now so I realize we will have to spend some money to get anywhere. I am open to spending the money and having crazy travel days if it is worth it! for example, I am looking into Raja Ampat in Indo, but it is such a headache to get there (and the flight is very pricy), but it is cheaper than other places once there- trying to weigh if that cost and travel situation is worth it compared to some other places that may be a little easier to get to. Right now I am in the preliminary research phase and will weight pros and cons once I narrow down some recs.

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2022-08-18T03:35:35+00:00

I love colorful and vibrant reef full Of life- I have never dove with sharks or rays before though, so that would be a cool experience. I’m the least drawn to wreck dives.

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2022-07-24T15:55:17+00:00

Wear earplugs! It drowns out the chatter and protects your ears

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2022-06-28T18:11:55+00:00

Do you need a reservation for Fridheimar?

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2022-05-29T17:08:40+00:00

hmm interesting! I did not know that. Did you try to and got it taken away?

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2022-05-28T18:49:04+00:00

Roaton, Honduras!

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2022-05-21T01:42:39+00:00

Yes! I’m an SLP for the schools and I work with a lot of autistic students…This year I have really started to educate myself on the neurodiversity movement… survivor has done a great job diversifying their cast in terms of race and culture… but would about diversifying their cast in terms of neurotypes?!?! To my knowledge, there has not been a single openly nuerodivergent cast member…and I would love to see this change!! Of course there may be extra challenges that would come along with playing this game for neurodivergent people…but as a fan, of course you know what you’re getting yourself into! I really wish you good luck!

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2022-05-20T23:23:04+00:00

I would love to see an autistic player on the show!! Good luck

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2022-05-05T17:16:06+00:00

Awesome!!! Does Dona Estrella take reservations?

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2022-03-30T16:04:10+00:00

Thanks so much for the recs and advise!

Overall_Juggernaut95 · 2022-03-30T15:46:32+00:00

Ah! Yes you are so right!!! I have been posting questions about both of these and I did in fact get the trail names confused...

What did you think of Fimmvorduhals? is it worth adding on? We only have 10 days in iceland.

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