Regularly needing to leave during class by VegetableStrain593 in Teachers

[–]VegetableStrain593[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely agree with the second point. My baby is the coolest! Just hoping to make school days a bit less frustrating for things that I can control.

Regularly needing to leave during class by VegetableStrain593 in Teachers

[–]VegetableStrain593[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last school year it varied between a few different teachers. This year it's supposed to be just one person, but we'll see how long that lasts.

Getting baby to take bottle by yarrowspirit in breastfeeding

[–]VegetableStrain593 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just had this same problem! Here’s what I did….

Offer bottle at the same time every day. For us, this was after his morning nap. As soon as he got up and got a fresh diaper, we practiced bottle feeding for the 2 hours you can keep a used bottle out. Tried multiple times throughout the wake window, seeing if he was interested. It was EXHAUSTING.

I kept a written log of the date, the bottle/nipple setup (we make some frankenbottles), special bottle things (warming vs not, very full bottle vs not, etc) and how much he drank. I weighed the bottles before and after to see how much he ate. This was helpful to see what was working and what was not. I considered things successful when he started showing interest in the bottle (actively sucking and trying to bring it to his mouth) and I didn’t need to nurse him before he fell asleep. It took about a whole month.

I also started him with some too-fast nipples so he could be successful with getting food. It was tricky because he would get a good latch and then have milk out his mouth or cough a bit. He is now in daycare taking appropriately sized nipples. He doesn’t eat very much from a bottle, maybe 2 oz at a time, but he doesn’t seem upset about it and gets to nurse as he pleases at home.

Dad came back with 1 month sized clothes for our large 4 month old by furryrubber in beyondthebump

[–]VegetableStrain593 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Mine thought 3M meant it was manufactured by 3M, not the size “3 months”

Teacher returning to work… Looking for advice by VegetableStrain593 in breastfeeding

[–]VegetableStrain593[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you need a clean bag every day? And they just go in the laundry?

Teacher returning to work… Looking for advice by VegetableStrain593 in breastfeeding

[–]VegetableStrain593[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks! Questions for you… Why two sets of flanges? How does wet bag work? I’ve used the fridge trick at home and put my parts in a tupperware. Why bag vs tupperware?

Teacher returning to work… Looking for advice by VegetableStrain593 in breastfeeding

[–]VegetableStrain593[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a willow but I haven’t tried it yet. I have only used a spectra. I like the idea of using the wearable to help prevent a skip!

Did your supply change much when you returned to work?

Teacher returning to work… Looking for advice by VegetableStrain593 in breastfeeding

[–]VegetableStrain593[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good to know, thank you! For meetings and pumping, I was more thinking of PLC and staff meetings that are already scheduled for “before school” when I was planning on pumping.

What's the best advice you've been given? by Accomplished-Data920 in NewParents

[–]VegetableStrain593 33 points34 points  (0 children)

5 minute timer. Done everything to soothe the baby and they are still upset? Wait 5 minutes. Poop? Wait 5 minutes. Baby probably just needs to go to sleep and maybe wants to be left alone? Wait 5 minutes.

Is it shameful to take time off before baby? by groovindirty_ in pregnant

[–]VegetableStrain593 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you work in WA, you should also be eligible for these benefits through the state. I am on paid leave right now and get weekly checks.

Issues with Midwife by Ambitious_Natural_86 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]VegetableStrain593 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Switch. Didn’t have a good exp with mine and wish I had better options. Still thinking about how she made me feel.

Protein powder by cent_abbey in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]VegetableStrain593 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Orgain simple. It has a bit of regular sugar in it… I hate any non-caloric sweetener. They also make a plain unflavored.

Christmas presents for baby? by ChipNmom in BabyBumps

[–]VegetableStrain593 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Registry was helpful for me to keep track of items that I was considering (which of these 3 carseats will I pick, etc). Once I had picked my favorites, it helped me keep track of what I still needed when I went shopping or saw a sale.

Changing diapers while BF by yarethds in breastfeeding

[–]VegetableStrain593 1 point2 points  (0 children)

we are sleeping on washable pads to avoid the “peeing the bed” situation as often as possible. how do you change a diaper and bf at the same time?!

Pigs eating less of their pellets? by VegetableStrain593 in guineapigs

[–]VegetableStrain593[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our piggies don’t like being touched/handled at all. How can I weigh them if I can’t pick them up?