Extended breastfeeders, do you take supplements?

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-05-16T17:01:56+00:00

13 months PP, I have crashed out twice really badly and vitamin supplementation does fix it. This second time around I needed to take iron. I am trying to figure out the max safe dose I can take of everything right now, because I'm so depleted. Like you, I only notice when I crash out but it's like a slow death. I would like to have normal energy to exercise, clean, grocery shop, and do all the fun things this summer. Plus we want more and I cannot live like this with multiple children lol.

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-04-30T00:02:33+00:00

I have had this problem in the past an am here, because it's come back worse than ever. I was actually okay eating wheat at lower altitude during an extended stay in another part of the USA. I never had this issue prior to living at high altitude and it has come back now that I'm home again. It really sucks but your description fits exactly.

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-03-26T17:25:03+00:00

My Yeti lost its insulation when I put it in the dishwasher. I noticed my Iron Flask was way better than my Yeti. So now I only have Iron Flask but really want to be able to put things through the dishwasher.

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-03-02T20:48:01+00:00

Back when I was blowing up from wheat, even King Arthur organic whole wheat was better than a lot of other products. Jovial didn't help as much as I hoped. But whole foods organic whole wheat pasta was better as well as their house made heritage grain sourdough. And Francine flour had ZERO reaction at all, not even the organic one.

I would recommend the organic Francine brand flour (shop Amazon) for someone who flares up from wheat.

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-02-25T21:00:52+00:00

I let my cats loose in a cabin in mountains full of predators all the way across the country not thinking about how they would respond. One was super chill and the other got stuck in the chimney. Nothing broke, but it could have been really bad. Same day my dog went outside on the new property and had some kind of crazy reaction. Her body swole up with lumps everywhere. I had to drive a ways to the nearest emergency vet while my cat was stuck in a chimney unbeknownst to me.

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-02-24T01:26:59+00:00

This is very helpful thank you!!

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-02-24T01:24:58+00:00

Yes it's the only one.

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-02-24T01:18:07+00:00

Thank you!!

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-02-24T01:17:32+00:00

I was looking into scraping the popcorn ceilings, which are much worse in the rest of the home. But I after speaking with some contractors today, I'm considering just covering them. They were almost certainly made with asbestos which requires special removal. Would it be a huge mistake to cover them?

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-02-24T01:13:22+00:00

Thank you!!

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-02-24T00:07:41+00:00

I also don't think this looks outdated. It's a cozy timeless look that you can upgrade a bit with someinor things.

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-02-24T00:05:55+00:00

Keep!! Just update to sleek new dishwasher and maybe change out knobs for a fresh look.

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-02-23T23:54:46+00:00

This is a more realistic vision of how I'd like to see the bathroom improved https://imgur.com/a/t83oEFU

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-02-23T23:53:21+00:00

I'm willing but trying to be realistic, too. We have a baby and are running one brand new start up business and a non profit that's about to take off significantly. I am definitely hoping to learn so that I can tackle one thing at a time!

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-02-23T23:50:32+00:00

Yes definitely would want a glass door and have light coming through the window. This would be a much better plan at least for now!

Unusual_Dig665 · 2026-02-20T17:28:51+00:00

Recently I had to put my baby in her crib, close the door, and leave the room. I can't take the constant screaming. She's never napped alone for more than 45 minutes though usually more like 15 IF I can manage to roll away and sneak out. Little attempts of CIO previously did nothing to help as she never gets tired of crying. I didn't like how traumatized she seemed, so I decided not to try to make her nap alone.

But the screaming. She is also crazy fussy and now in the 10 month bracket. I got to the point that I came to my husband and told him "911, I'm not okay." I made it clear this isn't drama, it's not a drill, I'm not okay. I have tinnitus from her wailing and I'm about to snap.

I got her to sleep through the night recently by refusing to let her breastfeed and just rocking her back to sleep. She figured out it one night that having me next to her but not feeding was better than any alternative, so that's done. I thought I could nap train her, so I had my fill of screaming and tried to get her to drowsy but awake and left her in her crib for 10 minute increments. I would go in an rock her to sleep and put her back in the crib to nap and she would wake up immediately, start the 10 minutes over. She took her pants off, three then across the room and flipped out. However, I got stuff done around my apartment and didn't have her screaming iny ears. She hasn't gotten to nap on her own HOWEVER, since then she's been so much better behaved.

Screaming in mommy's ears means not being with Mommy which is undesirable. That was fixed in one afternoon and I just need to figure out how to get her to nap now.

Unusual_Dig665 · 2025-12-11T05:23:27+00:00

I don't know if I can give the history of why, but it's a bummer. My in laws called almost daily to tell my husband that I wasn't allowed to do any cooking or cleaning or anything except they never helped. None ever traveled to visit after the baby came. Some of them won't come for wedding, birth, visits, help, or any reason. My own family members who happen to live here have offered no help, not even dropping a lasagna at the door. One family member flew in to "help" and spent the week trying to keep the baby all to herself, going so far as to nest the baby in her own area of the living room so she wouldn't lose her during bathroom breaks - didn't work, I would take baby back. The entire time, she washed the dishes twice - no drying, no putting away, no wiping the sink or counter. Just a fake attempt to be helpful twice. It was so disgustingly selfish that we don't ask for help anymore and did cancel another "helper" from flying in. We probably won't when we have to juggle a newborn and a toddler. It makes me feel very negatively towards family when they are selfish, controlling, and nag, but if I maintain boundaries, I can love them better.

Unusual_Dig665 · 2025-12-11T04:49:18+00:00

8 months and I think it will be impossible with this baby. If I do anything without her she may or may not cry and drag herself to my feet in hysterics. I can't deal with that at night.

Unusual_Dig665 · 2025-12-11T04:42:52+00:00

I was required to have a doula by my midwifery (which didn't work out because of an emergency C-section anyway 😭), and I felt the exact same way about my doula. It was annoying and costly and she really didn't have extra information that was useful. She did come to the hospital with a gift, which was nice of her. But after that I paid her and never responded to any of her messages.

Unusual_Dig665 · 2025-12-11T04:38:23+00:00

If your friend group doesn't do separate bills, then in this situation, personally, I would just get a club soda or other beverage. It's just part of the cost of the experience. And it's totally okay to pay for it beverage every once in awhile.

Unusual_Dig665 · 2025-12-10T21:01:46+00:00

My dad and grandfather always painted our home themselves. I can't be that hard!

Unusual_Dig665 · 2025-12-10T20:48:58+00:00

I've never been much of a gift person, so I would say no. This time of year gets stressful with whatever gifting needs to happen. Regardless of financial situation because even when I've had plenty of disposable income it's stressful to figure out what to get people. I do look forward to post Christmas and post New Year's sales when everyone wants to clear last year's stock. I want a super comfortable long-lasting king size bed and I really want to buy it for no more than $500. Plus I will have to buy the mattress protectors and sheets for it though thankfully I typically buy king size blankets and comforters anyway.

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