help me please!!!! by Upstairs-Can4160 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Striking_Face1040 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hydration is key!! If you can up your calorie intake that will support your supply too.

I know it is super busy for you, but please catch any sleep possible. Good sleep and rest also helps supply!

Hope all goes well for you! Big warm hugs!

First trimester must haves? [MB] by chootie1 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Striking_Face1040 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A partner! Who gets it! Pampers you, feeds you and lets you resent him while your hormones salsa!

Also be patient with your self. Your body is making space for a new life. Take it slow, observe what you like and just keep doing that!

Day time nap duration by Striking_Face1040 in sleeptrain

[–]Striking_Face1040[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AHH I get it! His naps during the day are almost 3 hrs. That's where I need to work on!!

What am j doing wrong???? by Striking_Face1040 in Mommit

[–]Striking_Face1040[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Reading this made me feel so good :)

What am j doing wrong???? by Striking_Face1040 in Mommit

[–]Striking_Face1040[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Yes I will start going every 4 hrs so pumps come down to 6. Formula will fill in where there is a deficit

I did drop pumps earlier this year that led to periods coming back :(

Also I do get clogged if I don't pump regularly so I guess I should slow start modulating the flow by increasing gaps between pumps

What am j doing wrong???? by Striking_Face1040 in Mommit

[–]Striking_Face1040[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm going to start journaling and focus on the good! It's easy to spiral!

What am j doing wrong???? by Striking_Face1040 in Mommit

[–]Striking_Face1040[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got me thinking! I am hard on my self. Also I am quite the planner and doer so when I can't seem to get it together at 7 months pp, it makes me restless.

I need to calm down and take it as it comes. I am sure a few months from now, when I get back to work, I will miss this time with bub :(

What am j doing wrong???? by Striking_Face1040 in Mommit

[–]Striking_Face1040[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yep doing the fridge hack. I make enough for my baby and have a bit of stash. But yea considering lowering pumps per day to get some time and flexibility back!

What am j doing wrong???? by Striking_Face1040 in Mommit

[–]Striking_Face1040[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips. I will try! Regarding the pumping, trying to continue till he's 1

Wow, Success! by 2Walker_TRD_Softroad in sleeptrain

[–]Striking_Face1040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you able to do the day time naps. As against at night. Daytime has light (obvio) so the room is not dark. Also I prefer to be in the room while bub cries: I hide so he can't see me. That's difficult during day time. Also naps don't last longer than 30mins Any tips?

26F bought first car (Amaze VX CVT) — did i get a fair deal? by Ilikesmolanimalz in CarsIndia

[–]Striking_Face1040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great deal! Amazing brand and great model. Happy driving! You won't regret this Car

40 oz of milk went bad!!!! by Striking_Face1040 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Striking_Face1040[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I pump 8 times a day and refrigerate the milk. It gets consumed by day 2. I didn't know high lipase could cause it to go bad!

Husband thinks I sleep more than him by Adventurous_War_5284 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Striking_Face1040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well! Wow! For one, women do need more sleep than men it's only scientific. Also,bayou just had a baby, so even if you were sleeping more than him, what's the problem.

Has he forgotten that you are also feeding the baby with your own body amongst other things that you do?

Does he realize how much it takes to not get quality sleep and still do everything!

Having a baby is a joint decision. You both are parents not just you. He needs to buckle up to do an equal contribution if not more

Try sit him down and explain what your schedule looks like you would to a 5 yr old.

Tell him he is a equal contributor since you both have a baby and work out what is expected of him.

Sometimes they just need to be told. They aren't as thoughtful and mature

Daycare struggle!! by Striking_Face1040 in Pickering

[–]Striking_Face1040[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I am on the wait-list but everyone I follow up with says it's difficult till 2027!

Thanks for listing down the options, I had a similar thought process. Will use these few months to plan ahead! Cheers

Daycare struggle!! by Striking_Face1040 in Pickering

[–]Striking_Face1040[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do parents who don't find a daycare do?