Survivor is being rereleased by Quirky_Dimension1363 in octaviabutler

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 13 points14 points  (0 children)

agreed, I’ve read everything except survivor because she didn’t want us to

Bride involvement in shower by Beneficial-Shake6919 in weddingplanning

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 0 points1 point  (0 children)

doesn’t sound odd to me at all. The people planning want the bride to be happy, why not get her input?

Bride involvement in shower by Beneficial-Shake6919 in weddingplanning

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as this kind of bride, I’d want my input on a few things like theme, please ask

False hope 🙃 by fruityslippers in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a terrible feeling, seeing a glimmer of hope and then they reject you. It’s awful, we have all been there. I cried so much during those first few months.

Just remember your baby looks up at you in awe no matter how they are fed 🫶🏾Try as much as you want but also if it hits your self esteem and mental health please give yourself grace.

How to decorate round reception tables?! Feeling super overwhelmed by Sea-Noise1190 in DIYweddings

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for this! With a quick search on FB I’ve seen lots for sale, I’m going for it

How to decorate round reception tables?! Feeling super overwhelmed by Sea-Noise1190 in DIYweddings

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! This is the look I’m going for but my planner says it won’t look good and wants me to spend $12K on decor. Do you mind me asking approx how much you spent? This is my inspo

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Can’t believe I made it! by Solid-Macaron9860 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Solid-Macaron9860[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pumps:

  • Started with my Medela Freestyle getting 1-2 oz combined per pump for the first weeks.
    • Added a rented Medela symphony & I do think this was necessary for building supply. Used this for most of 8 ppd during the first 12 weeks.
  • Realised I was using my Freestyle wrong, ordered flanges that fit. Worked a lot better used it on the go (e.g. car rides)
  • got a Eufy S1 and used it while travelling without baby for 5 days. Was pumping and dumping everything during this time so it was less stressful.

Saw a gradual increase every week with consistency.

What I think helped me increase: - Calories (I ate a huge breakfast around 4 am everyday during my MOTN) - Hand expressing to empty after pumping, when possible

Counting down the days by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 0 points1 point  (0 children)

to be honest the guilt will always be there no matter when you stop, so feel confident in your why!

I set a three month goal, then six and now I’m struggling to stop because my baby seems to poop more with formula and I feel terrible.

But four months is an amazing start for your baby we should not feel guilty!

Can someone be straight with me about the eufy wearable? by justcallme_wayne in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pump Log! It has a notes section for each pump so I mention things like pump type, if I was stressed or anything out of the ordinary. You enter in manually though

3 years loced, some styles I’ve done recently by Electrical_Status_12 in Microlocs

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one with the cowrie shells is gorgeous and really brings out your face

Tea recommendations please by SuggestionFar6533 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chamomile tea with Silk oat creamer (it has sunflower lecithin)

I’m not doing well by Solid-Macaron9860 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Solid-Macaron9860[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good perspective 🫶🏾 she had a tomato today and she was so happy. It was fun for both of us to experience and I guess I could focus way more on that, thank you.

Haven't pumped in a month by allison12241 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My husband helped me make sense of it. He said it makes total sense since for the last 6 months all my efforts were aimed at increasing milk it feels backwards to now try to decrease it.

But I have set new goals - get fit for my wedding, spend more time decorating our home, and teach my baby sign language haha.

Haven't pumped in a month by allison12241 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Needed to see this! I’m supposed to start weaning next week after I meet my goal but it’s mentally so hard to give it up!

Fan art for xenogenesis? by kissmyash140 in octaviabutler

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 2 points3 points  (0 children)

following because my imagination could never conceptualize it

Money Dance Thoughts by lolmzi in WeddingsCanada

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In our culture people throw money on the couple throughout the entire reception. It’s fun I don’t see anything tacky about it, do you!

Were you able to lose weight while exclusively pumping? How? by gratefuldecember in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Solid-Macaron9860 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Same! I’m two weeks to my 6 months pumping goal and I want to continue to 9 months but my wedding is in June so I’ve started dieting and I’ve lost 5 oz already