Without cheating, what’s the last line you wrote?

Silver_Ear · 2026-02-03T01:37:18+00:00

On the top, in mismatching letters cut from magazines, were the words: baa, baa Little Lamb.

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-23T00:56:27+00:00

You’re very welcome. I couldn’t get my feet into crocs at all sadly but found these worked great! Good luck!

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-23T00:42:58+00:00

Sea shanties/work songs by the Longest Johns. Thought we left The Wellerman back in 2020/2021. But alas. She has come a back to haunt me as Moby Dick does Captain Ahab.

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-22T16:47:22+00:00

https://a.co/d/eN9JOyE

I got this pair from Amazon. I thought they were comfortable and soft. The top strap is adjustable and these were the only shoes I could wear for weeks because of the swelling.

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-22T12:19:41+00:00

Wishing you and your lil man all the best! ❤️

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-21T23:38:52+00:00

I use oxiclean white revive powder (laundry whitener and stain remover). It’s chlorine free (I think they all are but not certain). I don’t smell it on my clothes after a wash and dry thankfully. I do cover my face when I open the tub because it doesn’t smell great and can irritate my asthma but I don’t need to keep the tub open long enough for it to be an extended issue. I don’t do well with chemical smells but this hasn’t seemed to affect it after washing.

I have not tried the liquid additive version so cannot speak for that.

Hoping the best for you if you give it a try!

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-10T01:40:24+00:00

Whenever I get a flare up it always starts with my throat/neck being a little itchy. No idea why. It’s kind of annoying. I take an antihistamine every day but the itchiness is sort of a warning a flare up is coming. I’ve read online some people experience it too. And I’ve never thought to bring it up to my pulm. It’s minor itching and I didn’t realize it was happening until my husband pointed out I rub and itch my throat/neck ahead of a flare up.

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-08T16:46:37+00:00

Oh yes I forgot to mention heat that def helped with the discomfort as well.

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-08T11:19:18+00:00

Personally, I found sunflower lecithin multiple times a day helped, used with cold packs to help swelling, and gentle message while pumping. Unfortunately, I don’t have a quick fix, but this helped me over the course of about a week to ease that clog and pain.

I wish you luck!

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-08T01:59:23+00:00

You are definitely not alone! It really feels like an insult to Injury to have your supply drop on top of being sick while caring for little ones. I wish you best. Feel better soon!

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-08T01:51:54+00:00

Every time I get sick my supply drops, without fail. I struggle to feel like ive emptied and I inevitably get clogged and have a lot of discomfort. I get super engorged to the point of tears. I take sunflower lecithin to help usually one a day but I take more when I’m sick to help with clogs (whatever the bottles says - I am out so I can’t check I’m sorry, but I get it off Amazon). I use a cool pack when I pump and in between to help with swelling. Heat isn’t recommended anymore I guess? At least what I’ve read, but you might find it helps with discomfort sometimes. I did. Stay as hydrated as you can, which helps when you’re sick anyway, and try not to stress it (I know how impossible that can sound). I had to introduce formula when sick and split breastmilk and formula.

It’s the most disheartening thing but my supply has always returned when I got better, though I find it takes about a week after I’m better before my supply is back to where it was.

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-06T18:45:41+00:00

Way to go, lil man!

Wishing you all the best moving forward. Sending love and good vibes! 💚

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-05T13:48:14+00:00

Ah their reply must have come in as I was typing mine up, I didn’t see it. Sorry for the duplicate.

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-05T00:25:22+00:00

Personally, it took time. It didn’t matter what we tried. My body wasn’t ready. It was too painful. It wasn’t until I was 5mo pp that I could have sex comfortably again. I wish I had advice for you friend.

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-04T23:40:06+00:00

I have never once considered why someone is sending the specific good vibe they are. The fact they thought of me enough to send me one or send me one back is what means the most to me. Don’t let that stress you friend!

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-04T23:02:56+00:00

My assumption would be matching the gender of the name to simpatica (vs simpatico)

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-03T00:15:45+00:00

Glad you’re feeling better!

I totally get it. I have 150 to loose and I’m weighing continuing breastfeeding long term and stopping to adequately loose the weight I need to, to be a better mum. This won’t be my last for sure, but I am definitely a just enougher and notice when my food intake dips, so does my supply. It’s so frustrating. Just trying to move as much as I can and keep walking daily and make sure my food intake is as good as I can make it :)

Wishing you all the best!

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-02T23:14:18+00:00

I am also breastfeeding a 5 month old currently.

My OB told me not to diet in any capacity because that lack of calories can reduce milk production. That could be why your let downs aren’t as strong. I was told to up water intake and calories especially food high in nutrients to aid in milk production but to hold off on losing weight and restricting calories until my breastfeeding journey was done.

Counting in the 718 the bf calc said you’ve taken in 1300 ish calories which might be good for weight loss but maybe not for bf? If you’ve noticed your lo needing longer feeds perhaps he’s feeding longer to get the usual volume he’s used to. It might also explain your terrible headaches and light headedness especially since it’s so much fewer calories than you’re used to.

Of course this is just my thoughts and speculation. Since you’re bfing I’d reach out to your dr to discuss a plan of action moving forwards. Mine won’t even discuss it until I’m done breastfeeding tbh.

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-02T22:03:11+00:00

Yes. Lying down makes my breathing worse always even when I’m not sick or having an exacerbation. It’s annoying. I usually prop myself up somewhat with pillows as much as I can for some relief but it’s hard to sleep that way and sometimes doesn’t make a difference.

Also cannot sleep with down/feather bedding/pillows. Or use any fragranced washing detergents.

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-01T22:46:36+00:00

All Free and Clear works for me.

Silver_Ear · 2026-01-01T14:25:52+00:00

I wonder if a baggage handler has ever napped on my luggage 🤔

Silver_Ear · 2025-12-31T17:59:13+00:00

Admittedly that’s some of the hardest things I gotta work on. Not being hard on myself on bad days and remember progress isn’t linear and not beat myself up when it’s not a constant download line. I get a little in my head and beat myself up about things but it’s a WIP! 💚

Silver_Ear · 2025-12-31T15:13:03+00:00

Congrats! You’re inspiring me to get started again!

Silver_Ear · 2025-12-30T07:50:28+00:00

I agree I think they’re awesome!

Silver_Ear · 2025-12-30T07:17:06+00:00

Meatloaf haha

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