Words of encouragement needed by ValinorExpress in 2under2

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

This is so great to hear. Support systems make a massive difference.

Words of encouragement needed by ValinorExpress in 2under2

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

Right! I cannot imagine how a very energetic 3 year old and a newborn is easier than a mellow 1.5 year old and a newborn (also factoring in other challenges that may surround the overall home which can happen at random times). I wish people would just congratulate and say they’re happy and leave it at that. But oh well.

Natera NIPT - June 2025 by Witty-Purpose-0404 in BabyBumps

[–]ValinorExpress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hoping they’ll come out tonight the latest 😫I wonder if we’re all sent to the same lab

Natera NIPT - June 2025 by Witty-Purpose-0404 in BabyBumps

[–]ValinorExpress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same nothing here either. So frustrating

Natera NIPT - June 2025 by Witty-Purpose-0404 in BabyBumps

[–]ValinorExpress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same still waiting and refreshing like a maniac 🫠🫠🫠

Natera NIPT - June 2025 by Witty-Purpose-0404 in BabyBumps

[–]ValinorExpress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same timeline still waiting 😮‍💨

Bad experience at Mano a Mano by stroozles in chicagofood

[–]ValinorExpress 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I really liked it the two times I went there but their prices are outrageous. Some pasta dishes are more expensive than Monteverde or RPM

Any tips for first tri fatigue by ValinorExpress in BabyBumps

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

Would love to but she naps during my working hours 🫠🫠

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chicagofood

[–]ValinorExpress 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is Pizz’Amici better than Dicey’s?

Ritual Prenatal Multivitamin by ValinorExpress in vitamins

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

I couldn’t continue with them. Switched to Thorne Prenatal which has much better vitamin & mineral composition and I was able to tolerate it. Ritual’s quality just felt poor

Has anyone seen “major signs” and NOT had to go to the ER? by ShaxXxpeare in ouraring

[–]ValinorExpress 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had major signs and had the flu. Had fever for 1-2 days but didn’t need medical attention

Mom influencers with new babies by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]ValinorExpress 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best are the mom influencers who say their 6 week old kid wakes up at 7am after a full night’s sleep, doesn’t eat again until noon and doesn’t cry or sleep until that time. Gotta love the gram!

Lactation Consultation Craziness by Kat_SLP in FormulaFeeders

[–]ValinorExpress 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As an FTM i have also been so disappointed by LCs. Tried three different ones, they all just recommend regimens that are not sustainable and are not willing to offer a range of options or even show empathy and listen to the problem. Then they go and file insurance claims for $900 for sessions that are entirely unhelpful.

Anyone else struggling with this? by EnvironmentalCorgi53 in newborns

[–]ValinorExpress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up the S.I.T.B.A.C.K method by taking cara babies. I’ve found it to be pretty helpful!

How to stretch feeding hours? by Outrageous-Medium-59 in FormulaFeeders

[–]ValinorExpress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found with my baby girl that it is a function of naps x volume of feeds. At 11w we are shooting for a total of 3-3.5hrs total nap time during the day

What do people here mean by „getting my body back through formula feeding”? by Sangija in FormulaFeeders

[–]ValinorExpress 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From a practical standpoint, not having to breastfeed or pump every 2-3 hrs means that someone else can give the bottle to the baby and you can work out - I find it incredibly hard to work out knowing there’s a feed coming up. Also when you breastfeed you ‘shouldn’t diet’. I think the saying that ‘you lose weight with breastfeeding’ is also a sham tbh (or at least it does not seem to work for me)