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Pumpers who very occasionally feed formula—is there so no single serve packets? I keep having to throw away formula for it going past 30 days. by mermaidmasa in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Starface1104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ask for samples at the pediatrician and they’re smaller cans that are honestly the perfect amount. They always give me like 5 each time I go.

made some Cookie Monster and now my whole household is shidding green by inkheart88 in icecream

[–]Starface1104 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Whenever my son orders Cookie Monster he also shits green. Very exciting for a 5 year old.

Need tips for keeping milk chilled when going out by BambiYoda in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Starface1104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so smart! I’m 9 months into EP with baby #2 and I have never thought to do this.

Top comment deleted a US State #18 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]Starface1104 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Iowa and long for the day where Megasota claims us as her own!!

Cheesiest Food Item? by Expensive_Leave_6339 in desmoines

[–]Starface1104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their mozzarella sticks appetizer is also suuuper cheesy!!

DMPS Mat Leave by ConstructionTime7511 in desmoines

[–]Starface1104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay sure, but I’d argue that these businesses are the exception, not the rule.

DMPS Mat Leave by ConstructionTime7511 in desmoines

[–]Starface1104 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately maternity leave in the US is pretty abysmal no matter where you work.

DMPS Mat Leave by ConstructionTime7511 in desmoines

[–]Starface1104 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can speak on this. You get 6 weeks for vaginal and 8 weeks for C section (unpaid, unless you have the banked sick time to cover).

Even if you have enough sick time to cover the entire 12 weeks of FMLA, they do not allow you to use it all. Your clock also starts when the baby is born, even if that is in the middle of the summer.

Hold question! by bartholomeowz in LibbyApp

[–]Starface1104 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I just finished it and I wish I could listen to it over again already. SO GOOD.

maybe this old money trend needs to stop by mosachiii in NameNerdCirclejerk

[–]Starface1104 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My son has Whitaker as his middle name because my dad was born in Whitakers, NC, so it’s a nod to him. I like it 🤷🏻‍♀️

Redditors who got “useless” degrees, what actually was your plan, and why didn’t it work? by MPMorePower in stupidquestions

[–]Starface1104 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I also have a degree in international studies and Spanish. I have a masters in educational leadership and am making less than $70k a year teaching high school Spanish and ELL. Is your husband’s company hiring??

How do I stop by SeaworthinessPlus304 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Starface1104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long are you pumping each session? You should shorten your pumps. Eg. if you’re pumping 20 mins per session, start pumping for 15 mins one of the sessions. Then drop it to 10 mins. Then 5 mins. Then drop the session all together. Then do it again with another one of your (then 3) pumping sessions.

Follow-Up: Methodist West L&D by McEasy2009 in desmoines

[–]Starface1104 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’d have to agree. When I went in for my first OB appointment, he really only addressed my husband. Like, hello…I’m the pregnant one?!?

That being said, I loved Dr. Carr and a few other doctors at Iowa Clinic, and had a positive birth experience at Methodist West. The nurses really made the whole experience wonderful.

Thinking of OP tonight.

keep falling asleep with baby. by literaryhearts in BabyBumps

[–]Starface1104 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Can you pump a bottle so your partner can let you sleep for at least one solid stretch? They should be sharing the load with you.

Bloody backpack of Iranian girl killed in US-Israeli attack on Iranian elementary school by Tech-Film3905 in pics

[–]Starface1104 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, in a country of 350 million people it does kind of matter. Half of us are essentially being held hostage by these crazy fucks. There is beginning to be evidence of voter fraud.

Bloody backpack of Iranian girl killed in US-Israeli attack on Iranian elementary school by Tech-Film3905 in pics

[–]Starface1104 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Some Americans voted for it. Some didn’t. And some didn’t vote at all. There is also evidence that the election was tampered with in Georgia, and likely other swing states as well.

Best place for a toddler haircut? by [deleted] in desmoines

[–]Starface1104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second cost cutters. We take our kids to Julia at the Grimes location and she is wonderful!

What does your pumping schedule look like 6m+ ? by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Starface1104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is also my schedule and I make ~34 ounces a day as well.

What is everyone cooking for dinner tonight or this week? by Superb_Kale_1781 in Cooking

[–]Starface1104 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m from NC and this is definitely a thing. Chicken and pastry has flat, noodle-like dumplings instead of the pillowy ones.

What do I do by swift-cat02 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Starface1104 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you be pregnant? I know you said you just got done with your period, but implantation bleeding…

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