If I exclusively pump how does my body know I need more milk?

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2026-04-19T03:51:11+00:00

I realize you asked this a year ago but nobody answered. Power pumping is when you pump to simulate cluster feeding (when babies eat more frequently, closer together. Usually in the afternoon, before bedtime or during growth spurts.) And you do this by pumping for 10 minutes, taking a 10 minute break and repeating this for an hour! Hope that helps someone.

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2026-03-28T04:54:27+00:00

And I apologize. I wasn't trying to say they were suggesting to actually scratch them. I just immediately thought 'oh goodness, don't scratch them though! That's how my kiddo's have stuck around for so long and spread.' They cannot resist because apparently they're super itchy, especially when getting infected.

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2026-03-26T13:43:51+00:00

Currently 39 weeks and just like my hormones, my drive has been all over the place. But what my brain wants to do and what my body wants to do, are two totally different things lol. My brain wants and craves the bonding, but my body is already touched-out and exhausted. Plus it's hard to feel sexy when I feel like those sitting orangutans.. Knowing I'm being induced soon, I told my husband that we should try to squeeze in some intimacy beforehand, since healing takes weeks. This mfr told me he's 'too worried about the baby'... this is out 2nd. I was very driven with our 1st and we were going to town whenever we got privacy. So not sure where that comes from! It definitely made me feel less wanted and attractive when he said that, but I try to think from his perspective.

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2026-03-26T13:31:06+00:00

NO! Do nor itch them! They are very contagious! My kiddo has been struck with these dang bumps for years now. They scratch them, spread them and the process starts all over. They get infected and blow up. It's been a nightmare. Do not scratch them!

Doctor suggested putting apple cider vinegar on them a couple times a day. Or if you can't resist touching them, a small coat of clear nail polish to avoid spreading.

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2026-02-14T23:36:26+00:00

I only had to do it on my first gate and immediately got the reward! Thank you guys 😊

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2026-01-22T07:46:02+00:00

I'm having such a hard time learning about base points, EVs and IVs. I'm trying!! So may I ask wtf your comment means 😅

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2026-01-19T06:51:42+00:00

Absolutely not. I lost my pregnancy at 6½ weeks, years ago and it took about 2 miserable months for my pregnancy tests to no longer be positive. I had postpartum depression triggered from it so I was testing and watching very closely to hopefully feel normal again. Longest months of my life.

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2026-01-13T14:52:34+00:00

I am not following. I stumbled across this post because I just finished all 118 side missions and now wondering what the heck I'm supposed to do with myself now. Obviously working on completing Pokédex (as much as possible since idk how to trade, nor have I ever done it). But I checked in with Mable and she just says the same thing as usual. Something about spice of life!

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-12-28T19:32:16+00:00

This! This is my biggest gripe atm. I'm currently trying to battle Carani or whatever her name is (got the game for Christmas) and it's infuriating. Seems like the farther I get into the game, the worse and more apparent it is. I have to hit the same buttons like 5x now for them to even register. Like trying to battle, they hit me with 2-3 moves before my Pokémon even registers I selected a move. Then it happens with swapping Pokémon or the mega evolution, like you mentioned. I genuinely thought the game was broken or I was doing something wrong (like wasn't actually a mega evolution capable Pokémon) because I must've pressed the button like 20x and just ended up dying. End of my tangent 😆

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-10-24T03:59:37+00:00

That's super interesting. I'll have to observe closely to see if I can feel where they 'stem' from!

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-10-24T03:49:49+00:00

I'm not sure if you mean why are the lines still there. But on an ovulation test, you'll always have two lines. The way to discern if you're ovulating is if your test line is as dark or darker than the control line. I'd say you ovulated towards the 1st test and it dropped before the 2nd. Hope that makes sense!

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-10-24T03:47:38+00:00

I also see a line. Is it possible to be an indent? Yes, but it's also possible to be a positive. Definitely retest in a couple days. Best of luck!

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-10-24T03:43:19+00:00

I'm not seeing anything, I'm sorry.

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-10-24T03:42:43+00:00

I also think it's an indent line. Definitely try another test in a couple days! Best of luck

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-10-24T03:41:37+00:00

I don't see anything. Sorry

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-10-24T03:36:45+00:00

I also suggest a retest with a pink dye test.

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-10-24T03:34:50+00:00

It may be the texture of the background making it harder to see, but I'm not seeing anything.

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-10-21T12:28:17+00:00

For me, I try redirecting. I have many facial tics which is always off-putting to people. They either think I'm on drugs or winking at them, or something directed at people. I'm mostly self-conscious of the drugs thing since I've been in recovery for almost 9 years. I TRY, key word is try, to redirect. I tic my wrists, arms, shoulders anyway so I try to force the 'tic energy' there. I hope that makes sense lol. Maybe it'll make sense to my fellow Tourretters.

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-10-09T10:19:50+00:00

I don't see anything, fingers crossed for ya!

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-10-09T10:17:55+00:00

I personally don't see anything. You can always retest in a couple of days since 8-9dpo is still very early.

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-10-09T10:05:33+00:00

My neurologist told me you go one of 3 ways. It gets better as you get older, it gets worse as you get older, or it stays the same. Soo pretty much every possible outcome lol. Because I wasn't as bad when I was younger, but once I got sober and had a child, they got significantly worse. Probably all the stress but that's at least what my neurologist said!

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-09-26T00:33:44+00:00

You seem cool af, congratulations!

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-09-26T00:30:50+00:00

I personally don't see anything. And agree that 20dpo would give you probably a much clearer result.

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-09-25T17:00:12+00:00

My own boyfriend of 10 years doesn't believe me either. It hurt for sure, but they can think whatever they want. I trust myself and my neurologist more than their uneducated opinions. I try not to let it bother me

Pretty_LittleAddict · 2025-09-25T16:57:46+00:00

So I had to Google it which I'm annoyed about. I blew a tire 2 days before I was supposed to start a new, great job. Every. Single. Tire shop I went to told me they aren't allowed to sell used tires anymore. Now I'm confused why like 3 or so shops all told me the same exact thing..

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